uid,text,target,num_keyphrases
40666,"2012/350/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 2 July 2012 establishing the financial contribution by the Union to the expenditure incurred in the context of the emergency measures taken to combat avian influenza in Poland in 2007. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 75 of the Financial Regulation and Article 90(1) of the Implementing Rules, the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget shall be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution.(2) Decision 2009/470/EC lays down the procedures governing the financial contribution from the Union towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. With a view to helping to eradicate avian influenza as rapidly as possible the Union should contribute financially to eligible expenditure borne by the Member States. Article 4(3) first and second indents of that Decision lays down rules on the percentage that must be applied to the costs incurred by the Member States.(3) Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 of 28 February 2005 laying down rules on the Community financing of emergency measures and of the campaign to combat certain animal diseases under Council Decision 90/424/EEC (2) sets rules on the expenditure eligible for Union financial support.(4) Commission Decision 2008/557/EC of 27 June 2008 on a financial contribution from the Community towards emergency measures to combat avian influenza in Poland in 2007 (3) granted a financial contribution by the Union towards emergency measures to combat avian influenza in Poland in 2007. An official request for reimbursement was submitted by Poland on 13 March 2008, as set out in Article 7(1) and 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.(5) The payment of the financial contribution from the Union is to be subject to the condition that the planned activities were actually implemented and that the authorities provided all the necessary information within the set deadlines. Decision 2008/557/EC provided that a first tranche of EUR 845 000,00 be paid as part of the Union’s financial contribution. Commission Implementing Decision 2011/799/EU (4) provided that a second tranche of EUR 750 000,00 be paid as part of the Union’s financial contribution.(6) Poland has in accordance with Article 3(4) of Decision 2009/470/EC without delay informed the Commission and the other Member States of the measures applied in accordance with Union legislation on notification and eradication and the results thereof. The request for reimbursement was, as required in Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005, accompanied by a financial report, supporting documents, an epidemiological report on each holding where the animals have been slaughtered or destroyed and the results of respective audits.(7) An audit according to Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 was carried out by the Commission’s services. The Commission’s observations, method of calculating the eligible expenditure and final conclusions were communicated to Poland on 23 December 2011. Poland agreed by letter dated 3 April 2012.(8) Consequently the total amount of the financial support from the Union to the eligible expenditure incurred in connection with the eradication of avian influenza in Poland in 2007 can now be fixed.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The financial contribution from the Union towards the expenditure associated with eradicating avian influenza in Poland in 2007 is fixed at EUR 1 648 571,50. The balance of the financial contribution is fixed at EUR 53 571,50. This Decision constituting a financing decision in the meaning of Article 75 of the Financial Regulation is addressed to the Republic of Poland.. Done at Brussels, 2 July 2012.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30.(2)  OJ L 55, 1.3.2005, p. 12.(3)  OJ L 180, 9.7.2008, p. 15.(4)  OJ L 320, 3.12.2011, p. 47.
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;Poland;Republic of Poland;distribution of EU funding;distribution of Community funding;distribution of European Union funding;avian influenza;Asian flu;China flu;H5N1;avian flu;avian influenza virus;bird flu;bird flu virus;chicken flu;fowl pest;fowl plague;emergency aid;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,22
4654,"2008/297/EC: Commission Decision of 27 March 2008 amending Decision 2005/779/EC concerning animal health protection measures against swine vesicular disease in Italy (notified under document number C(2008) 1092) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2005/779/EC of 8 November 2005 concerning animal health protection measures against swine vesicular disease in Italy (2) was adopted in response to the presence of that disease in Italy. That Decision lays down animal health rules as regards swine vesicular disease for regions of that Member State that are recognised as free from swine vesicular disease and those not recognised as free from that disease.(2) Following outbreaks of swine vesicular disease in Italy during 2007 in certain provinces located in regions recognised as free from that disease, that Member State has taken measures in accordance with Council Directive 92/119/EEC of 17 December 1992 introducing general Community measures for the control of certain animal diseases and specific measures relating to swine vesicular disease (3).(3) Additionally, Italy has suspended the disease-free status of such provinces where the risk of the further spread of vesicular swine disease is probable. Italy has also prohibited the movement of pigs from those provinces to other regions of Italy and to other Member States.(4) Those measures taken by Italy have proven to be effective. It is therefore appropriate to amend Decision 2005/779/EC in order to provide for the suspension of the disease-free status of a province located in a region recognised as free from swine vesicular disease, in order to enable Italy to respond quickly and transparently in the event of any outbreaks of that disease in regions recognised as free from that disease. The possibility to suspend should therefore be limited in time and, if the risk continues following the expiry of the period set, a Decision should be taken in accordance with Article 10(4) of Directive 90/425/EEC.(5) In addition, assembly centres for pigs are often a primary source for the spread of swine vesicular disease. Accordingly, Italy has taken measures to improve control of the movements of pigs from assembly centres and to prevent any possible spread of that disease. Such measures, as regards surveillance of assembly centres for pigs, and in particular as regards the testing and sampling to be carried out, should therefore also be increased.(6) Decision 2005/779/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 2005/779/EC is amended as follows:1. the heading of Chapter II is replaced by the following:2. the following Article 3a is inserted:(a) all holdings located in the province shall have been submitted on two occasions at an interval of 28 to 40 days, to a sampling for serological testing on a number of pigs sufficient to detect a prevalence of swine vesicular disease of 5 % with a confidence interval of 95 %, and the results have been negative;(b) the measures in the protection and surveillance zones established around outbreaks of swine vesicular disease in the province are no longer applied in accordance with point 7(3) and (4) and point 8(3)(b) of Annex II to Directive 92/119/EEC;(c) the results of the epidemiological enquiry carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 92/119/EEC as regards outbreaks of swine vesicular disease have not demonstrated any risk for further spread of that disease.3. in Article 5, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:(a) for serological testing on a number of pigs sufficient to detect a prevalence of swine vesicular disease of 5 % with a confidence interval of 95 %;(b) for virological testing of faeces to be collected in every pen where pigs are or have been kept.’;4. in Article 6, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:(a) for serological testing on a number of pigs sufficient to detect a prevalence of swine vesicular disease of 5 % with a confidence interval of 95 %;(b) for virological testing of faeces to be collected in every pen where pigs are or have been kept.’ This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 March 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14).(2)  OJ L 293, 9.11.2005, p. 28. Decision as amended by Decision 2007/9/EC (OJ L 7, 12.1.2007, p. 15).(3)  OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 69. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2007/10/EC (OJ L 63, 1.3.2007, p. 24).
",Italy;Italian Republic;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;traceability;traceability of animals;traceability of products,22
38885,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1072/2010 of 22 November 2010 establishing a prohibition of fishing for northern prawn in NAFO 3L by vessels flying the flag of Lithuania. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 of 14 January 2010 fixing for 2010 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (2), lays down quotas for 2010.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2010.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2010 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 November 2010.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 21, 26.1.2010, p. 1.ANNEXNo 46/T&QMember State LithuaniaStock PRA/N3L.Species Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis)Zone NAFO 3LDate 21.10.2010
",ship's flag;nationality of ships;common fisheries policy;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;Lithuania;Republic of Lithuania;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
36429,"2009/252/EC: Commission Decision of 11 March 2009 concerning derogations from certain provisions of Regulation (EC) No 177/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common framework for business registers for statistical purposes (notified under document number C(2009) 1568) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 177/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 establishing a common framework for business registers for statistical purposes and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2186/93 (1), and in particular Article 14 thereof,Having regard to the requests made by the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, Ireland, the Hellenic Republic, the French Republic, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland and the Slovak Republic,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 177/2008 established a new common framework for business registers exclusively for statistical purposes in order to maintain the development of business registers in a harmonised framework.(2) Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 177/2008 provides that when business registers require a major overhaul, the Commission may grant a derogation at the request of a Member State for a transitional period that shall not exceed 25 March 2010. For agriculture, forestry and fishing, public administration and defence, and compulsory social security, and for the additional characteristics relating to enterprise groups, the Commission may grant a derogation at the request of a Member State for a transitional period that shall not exceed 25 March 2013.(3) Some Member States have requested such derogations to be granted.(4) It seems justified to grant those derogations, as the Member States’ requests are based on a legitimate need to further adapt their national statistical systems,. Derogations are hereby granted to the Member States listed in the Annex, under the conditions and subject to the limits set out therein, in order to enable those Member States to bring their respective national statistical systems into conformity with Regulation (EC) No 177/2008. This decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, Ireland, the Hellenic Republic, the French Republic, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland and the Slovak Republic.. Done at Brussels, 11 March 2009.For the CommissionJoaquín ALMUNIAMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 61, 5.3.2008, p. 6.ANNEXGRANTED DEROGATIONSMember State Granted derogation End of derogationBelgium Characteristics 4.1, 4.2a, 4.3 to 4.7 and 4.9 25 March 2010Characteristics 1.8 to 1.12a, 1.13a, 3.12, 4.11, 4.12a and 4.13a 30 June 2011Denmark Coverage of enterprise groups 30 June 2009Coverage of enterprise groups not belonging to the largest MNEs transmitted by Eurostat 31 December 2009Germany Characteristic 3.11 and latter part of characteristic 1.7a (Reference to customs files or to the register of extra-Community operators) 25 March 2010Agriculture, forestry and fishing, public administration and defence, and compulsory social security 31 December 2012Estonia Characteristic 1.12a 25 March 2010Ireland Full derogation 31 December 2008Characteristic 1.3 31 December 2009Characteristic 3.11 25 March 2010Characteristics 1.8 to 1.12b, 1.13a, 3.12, 4.1, 4.2a, 4.5 to 4.7, 4.9, 4.13a 31 December 2012Agriculture, forestry and fishing, public administration and defence, and compulsory social security 25 March 2013Greece Enterprise groups and their characteristics 31 December 2008Coverage of enterprise groups not belonging to the largest MNEs transmitted by Eurostat 25 March 2010Agriculture, forestry and fishing, public administration and defence, and compulsory social security, and the additional characteristics relating to enterprise groups 25 March 2013France Agriculture, forestry and fishing 30 June 2012Latvia Multinational enterprise groups and their characteristics 31 December 2008Coverage of enterprise groups not belonging to the largest MNEs transmitted by Eurostat 5 March 2010The additional characteristics relating to enterprise groups 31 December 2010Lithuania Multinational enterprise groups and their characteristics 25 March 2010The additional characteristics relating to enterprise groups 25 March 2013Luxembourg Enterprise groups and their characteristics 31 December 2008Coverage of enterprise groups not belonging to the largest MNEs transmitted by Eurostat 31 December 2009Agriculture, forestry and fishing, public administration and defence, and compulsory social security 31 December 2010The additional characteristics relating to enterprise groups 25 March 2013Malta Enterprise groups and their characteristics 31 December 2008Coverage of enterprise groups not belonging to the largest MNEs transmitted by Eurostat 25 March 2010The additional characteristics relating to enterprise groups 25 March 2013Netherlands Characteristics 1.12a, 1.13a, 3.11, 4.4, 4.11, 4.12a and 4.13a 25 March 2010Agriculture, forestry and fishing, public administration and defence, and compulsory social security, and the additional characteristics relating to enterprise groups 25 March 2013Austria Characteristic 3.11 concerning sub-sectors (public, national private, foreign controlled) of S.11, S.122, S.123, S.124 and S.125 25 March 2010Agriculture, forestry and fishing 31 December 2011Local units and their characteristics in public administration and defence and in compulsory social security 31 December 2012Poland Data on multinational enterprise groups and their transmission to Eurostat 31 March 2009Agriculture, forestry and fishing 31 December 2011Slovakia Additional characteristics relating to enterprise groups 30 June 2009
",statistical method;statistical harmonisation;statistical methodology;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;company structure;organizational structure;information system;automatic information system;on-line system;competitiveness;data collection;compiling data;data retrieval;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;type of business;firm,22
3179,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1574/2002 of 2 September 2002 amending Regulations (EC) No 883/2001 and (EC) No 2805/95 laying down, respectively, detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 as regards trade with third countries in products in the wine sector and the export refunds in the wine sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2585/2001(2), and in particular Articles 63 and 64,Whereas:(1) Trade agreements have recently been concluded between the European Union and Estonia(3) and Lithuania(4), inter alia, establishing certain concessions in the form of tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and total liberalisation of trade in other agricultural products. In the wine sector, the elimination of refunds is one of these concessions.(2) The authorities of Estonia and Lithuania have undertaken to ensure that only consignments of Community products covered by the trade agreements on which no refund has been granted are allowed for import into those countries. To that end, Article 9(6) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 883/2001 of 24 April 2001 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 as regards trade with third countries in products in the wine sector(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 812/2002(6), and Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2805/95 of 5 December 1995 fixing the export refunds in the wine sector and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2137/93(7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 755/2002(8), have to be amended.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 883/2001 concerning the list of countries by zone of destination, as referred to in Article 9(6), is hereby replaced by Annex I to this Regulation. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2805/95 concerning the other destination definition, is hereby replaced by Annex II to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 September 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1.(2) OJ L 345, 29.12.2001, p. 10.(3) OJ L 170, 29.6.2002, p. 15.(4) OJ L 198, 27.7.2002, p. 1.(5) OJ L 128, 10.5.2001, p. 1.(6) OJ L 132, 17.5.2002, p. 14.(7) OJ L 291, 6.12.1995, p. 10.(8) OJ L 116, 3.5.2002, p. 3.ANNEX I""ANNEX IVList of countries by zone of destination, as referred to in Article 9(6)Zone 1: AfricaAngola, Benin, Botswana, British Indian Ocean Territory, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Helena and Dependencies, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.Zone 2: Asia and AustralasiaAfghanistan, American Oceania, Australian Oceania, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia and Dependencies, New Zealand, New Zealand Oceania, North Korea, Northern Marianas, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pitcairn, Qatar, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Est, Tonga, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Yemen.Zone 3: Eastern Europe and the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent StatesAlbania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Czech Republic, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.Zone 4: Western EuropeAndorra, Ceuta and Melilla, Gibraltar, Faeroe Islands, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Malta, Norway, San Marino, Vatican City.""ANNEX II""ANNEXto Commission Regulation (EC) No 1574/2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 2805/95 fixing the export refunds in the wine sector>TABLE>NB:The product codes and the ""A"" series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.The numeric destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EC) No 2032/2000 (OJ L 243, 28.9.2000, p. 14).The other destinations are defined as follows:W01: Libya, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Saudi Arabia, United Arab emirates, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Philippines, China, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Equatorial Guinea,W02: all countries of the African continent with the exception of: Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa,W03: all destinations, with the exception of: Africa, America, Australia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Israel, the Republic of Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Switzerland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Estonia, Lithuania.""
",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;wine;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;quality control of agricultural products;extra-EU trade;extra-Community trade,22
19240,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1469/1999 of 5 July 1999 establishing the quantities to be allocated to importers from the Community quantitative quotas redistributed by Regulation (EC) No 880/1999. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 519/94 of 7 March 1994 on common rules for imports from certain third countries and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 1765/82, (EEC) No 1766/82 and (EEC) No 3420/83(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1138/98(2),Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 520/94 of 7 March 1994 establishing a Community procedure for administering quantitative quotas(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 138/96(4), and in particular Articles 9 and 13 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 880/1999 of 28 April 1999 redistributing the unused portions of the 1998 quantitative quotas for certain products originating in the People's Republic of China(5), and in particular Article 6 thereof,(1) Whereas Regulation (EC) No 880/99 established the portion of each of the quotas concerned reserved for traditional and other importers and the conditions and methods for participating in the allocation of the quantities available; whereas importers lodged applications for import licences with the competent national authorities between 30 April and 3 p.m., Brussels time, on 27 May 1999, in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 880/1999;(2) Whereas the Commission has received from the Member States pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 880/1999 particulars of the numbers and aggregate volume of import licence applications submitted and the total volume imported by traditional importers in 1996 or 1997, the reference year;(3) Whereas the Commission is now able, on the basis of that information to establish uniform quantitative criteria by which the competent national authorities may satisfy licence applications submitted by importers in the Member States for the quantitative quotas redistributed by Regulation (EC) No 880/1999;(4) Whereas examination of the figures supplied by Member States shows that the aggregate volume of the applications submitted by traditional importers for the products listed in Annex I to this Regulation exceeds the portion of the quota set aside for them; whereas the applications must therefore be met by applying the uniform rate of reduction/increase shown in Annex I to the imports, expressed in volume terms, of each importer over the reference period;(5) Whereas examination of the figures supplied by Member States shows that the aggregate volume of applications submitted by non-traditional importers for the products listed in Annex II to this Regulation exceeds the portion of the quota set aside for them; whereas the applications must therefore be met by applying the uniform rate of reduction shown in Annex II to the amounts requested by each importer, as limited by Regulation (EC) No 880/1999;(6) Whereas examination of the figures supplied by Member States shows that the total applications submitted by non-traditional importers for products listed in Annex III to this Regulation amount to less than the portion of the quota set aside for them; whereas those applications should therefore be met in full, up to the maximum amount that can be requested by each importer pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 880/1999,. In response to licence applications in respect of the products listed in Annex I duly submitted by traditional importers, the competent national authorities shall allocate each importer a quantity equal to its imports for 1996 or 1997, adjusted by the rate of reduction/increase specified in the said Annex for each quota.Where the use of this quantitative criterion would entail allocating an amount greater than that applied for, the quantity allocated shall be limited to that specified in the application. In response to licence applications in respect of the products listed in Annex II duly submitted by non-traditional importers, the competent national authorities shall allocate each importer a quantity equal to the amount requested within the limits set by Regulation (EC) No 880/1999, adjusted by the rate of reduction specified in the said Annex for each quota. Licence applications in respect of the products listed in Annex III duly submitted by nontraditional importers shall be met in full by the competent national authorities, within the limits set by Regulation (EC) No 880/1999. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 July 1999.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANVice-President(1) OJ L 67, 10.3.1994, p. 89.(2) OJ L 159, 3.6.1998, p. 1.(3) OJ L 66, 10.3.1994, p. 1.(4) OJ L 21, 27.1.1996, p. 6.(5) OJ L 111, 29.4.1999, p. 17.ANNEX IRate of reduction/increase applicable to the imports of 1996 or 1997 (traditional importers)>TABLE>ANNEX IIRate of reduction applicable to the volume requested within the limits of the maximum amounts fixed by Regulation (EC) No 880/1999 (non-traditional importers)>TABLE>ANNEX IIIProducts in respect of which import licence applications may be met in full within the limits of the maximum amounts fixed by Regulation (EC) No 880/1999 (non-traditional importers)>TABLE>
",footwear industry;bootmaker;shoe industry;shoemaker;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;household article;crockery;plates and dishes;import (EU);Community import;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota,22
43670,"2014/924/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 16 December 2014 providing for a derogation from certain provisions of Council Directive 2000/29/EC as regards wood and bark of ash ( Fraxinus L.) originating in Canada and the United States of America (notified under document C(2014) 9469). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (1), and in particular the first indent of Article 15(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 5(1) of Directive 2000/29/EC in conjunction with points 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 of Section I of Part A of Annex IV thereto, Member States shall ban the introduction into the Union of wood and bark of ash (Fraxinus L.) originating in Canada and the United States, unless they satisfy the special requirements set out in the second column of those points. Those points were last amended by Commission Implementing Directive 2014/78/EU (2).(2) Through letters dated 20 August 2014 and 9 September 2014, Canada requested a delay in the application of the points referred to in recital 1, to adapt its export certification systems to those requirements.(3) Through a letter dated 2 September 2014, the United States requested a delay in the application of the points referred to in recital 1, to adapt its export certification systems to those requirements.(4) Canada and the United States have an established history of compliance with conditions concerning wood and bark of ash (Fraxinus L.).(5) It is appropriate to authorise Member States to derogate from points 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 of Section I of Part A of Annex IV to Directive 2000/29/EC temporarily with regard to the introduction into the Union of wood and bark of ash (Fraxinus L.), originating in Canada and the United States. That derogation should be subject to conditions ensuring that the respective phytosanitary risk is of an acceptable level.(6) Member States should swiftly notify the Commission and the other Member States of each consignment not complying with the conditions of this Decision, to ensure an effective overview of the situation and action, as appropriate, at Union level.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,. Authorisation to provide for derogation1.   By way of derogation from Article 5(1) of Directive 2000/29/EC in conjunction with points 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 of Section I of Part A of Annex IV to that Directive, Member States may authorise the introduction into their territory of wood and isolated bark of ash (Fraxinus L.), originating in Canada and the United States of America, which satisfy the conditions set out in the Annex to this Decision.2.   By way of derogation from Article 5(1) of Directive 2000/29/EC in conjunction with point 2.5 of Section I of Part A of Annex IV to that Directive, Member States may authorise the introduction into their territory of objects made of bark of ash (Fraxinus L.), originating in Canada and the United States of America, which satisfy the conditions set out in point (4) of the Annex to this Decision. Phytosanitary certificateThe phytosanitary certificate, as set out in Article 13(1)(ii) of Directive 2000/29/EC, shall be issued in either Canada or the United States of America. It shall include under the ‘Additional declaration’ the following elements:(a) a statement ‘In accordance with EU requirements laid down in Commission Implementing Decision 2014/924/EU (3)(b) where applicable, an indication of which condition is satisfied as set out in point (1), (2) or (3) of the Annex;(c) where applicable, the name of the pest free area within the meaning of points (1), (2) or (3) of the Annex. Notification of non-complianceMember States shall notify the Commission and the other Member States of each consignment not complying with the conditions set out in the Annex.That notification shall take place no later than three working days after the date of the interception of such a consignment. Expiry dateThis Decision shall expire on 31 December 2015. AddresseesThis Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 December 2014.For the CommissionVytenis ANDRIUKAITISMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1.(2)  Commission Implementing Directive 2014/78/EU of 17 June 2014 amending Annexes I, II, III, IV and V to Council Directive 2000/29/EC on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (OJ L 183, 24.6.2014, p. 23).(3)  OJ L 363, 18.12.2014, p. 170’;ANNEXCONDITIONS AS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1The wood and isolated bark of ash (Fraxinus L.) referred to in Article 1(1) shall satisfy, as applicable, the conditions set out in point (1), (2) or (3). That wood and bark, as referred to in Article 1(1), and the other objects made of bark of ash (Fraxinus L.), as referred to in Article 1(2), shall satisfy point (4).(1) Wood of ash (Fraxinus L.), whether or not listed among CN codes in Part B of Annex V to Directive 2000/29/EC, including wood which has not kept its natural round surface, shall satisfy either of the following conditions:(a) it originates in an area established by the national plant protection organisation in the country of export as being free from Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire in accordance with the relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures; or(b) it is squared so as to remove entirely the round surface.(a) chips, obtained in whole or part from these trees,(b) wood packaging material, in the form of packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, pallets, box pallets and other load boards, pallet collars, actually in use in the transport of objects of all kinds,(c) wood used to wedge or support non-wood cargo.(2) Wood in the form of chips obtained in whole or part from ash (Fraxinus L.), whether or not listed among CN codes in Part B of Annex V to Directive 2000/29/EC, shall satisfy either of the following conditions:(a) it originates in an area established by the national plant protection organisation in the country of export as being free from Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire in accordance with the relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures; or(b) it has been processed into pieces of not more than 2,5 cm thickness and width.(3) Isolated bark of ash (Fraxinus L.) shall satisfy either of the following conditions:(a) it originates in an area established by the national plant protection organisation in the country of export as being free from Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire in accordance with the relevant International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures; or(b) it has been processed into pieces of not more than 2,5 cm thickness and width.(4) Wood of ash (Fraxinus L.), wood in the form of chips obtained in whole or part from ash (Fraxinus L.) and isolated bark of ash (Fraxinus L.), as covered by point (1), (2) or (3), and other objects made of bark of ash (Fraxinus L.), as referred to in Article 1(2), shall have been subject to visual inspections, sampling and testing as appropriate to the properties of those plant products and other objects, to ensure that they are free from Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire in accordance with the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No 23 on guidelines for inspection (1).(1)  ISPM 23. 2005. Guidelines for inspections. Rome, IPPC, FAO.
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40330,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1170/2011 of 16 November 2011 refusing to authorise certain health claims made on foods and referring to the reduction of disease risk Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods (1), and in particular Article 17(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 health claims made on foods are prohibited unless they are authorised by the Commission in accordance with that Regulation and included in a list of permitted claims.(2) Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 also provides that applications for authorisations of health claims may be submitted by food business operators to the national competent authority of a Member State. The national competent authority is to forward valid applications to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), hereinafter referred to as ‧the Authority‧.(3) Following receipt of an application the Authority is to inform without delay the other Member States and the Commission thereof, and to deliver an opinion on the health claim concerned.(4) The Commission is to decide on the authorisation of health claims taking into account the opinion delivered by the Authority.(5) Following an application from Prof. Dr. Moritz Hagenmeyer and Prof. Dr. Andreas Hahn, submitted pursuant to Article 14(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the Authority was required to deliver an opinion on a health claim related to the effects of water and reduction of the risk of development of dehydration and of concomitant decrease of performance (Question No EFSA-Q-2008-05014) (2). The claim proposed by the applicant was worded as follows: ‧Regular consumption of significant amounts of water can reduce the risk of development of dehydration and of concomitant decrease of performance‧.(6) Article 2(2)(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 defines reduction of disease risk claims as ‧any health claim that states, suggests or implies that the consumption of a food category, a food or one of its constituents significantly reduces a risk factor in the development of a human disease‧. Upon request for clarification, the applicant proposed water loss in tissues or reduced water content in tissues as risk factors of dehydration. On the basis of the data presented, the Authority concluded in its opinion received by the Commission and the Member States on 16 February 2011 that the proposed risk factors are measures of water depletion and thus are measures of the disease. Accordingly, as a risk factor in the development of a disease is not shown to be reduced, the claim does not comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and it should not be authorised.(7) Following an application from FrieslandCampina, submitted pursuant to Article 14(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the Authority was required to deliver an opinion on a health claim related to the effects of acidic calcium-containing fruit juices on reduction of tooth demineralisation (Question No EFSA-Q-2009-00501) (3). The claim proposed by the applicant was worded, inter alia, as follows: ‧Reduced risk for dental erosion‧.(8) Article 2(2)(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 defines reduction of disease risk claims as ‧any health claim that states, suggests or implies that the consumption of a food category, a food or one of its constituents significantly reduces a risk factor in the development of a human disease‧. Upon request for clarification, the applicant proposed tooth demineralisation as a risk factor for tooth erosion. On the basis of the data presented, the Authority concluded in its opinion received by the Commission and the Member States on 18 February 2011 that a cause and effect relationship had not been established between the consumption of acidic calcium-containing fruit juices in replacement of fruit juice without added calcium and the reduction of tooth demineralisation. Accordingly, as the claim does not comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, it should not be authorised.(9) The comments from the applicants and the members of the public received by the Commission pursuant to Article 16(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 have been considered when setting the measures provided for in this Regulation.(10) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and neither the European Parliament nor the Council have opposed them,. The health claims listed in the Annex to this Regulation shall not be included in the Union list of permitted claims as provided for in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 November 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 404, 30.12.2006, p. 9.(2)  EFSA Journal 2011; 9(2):1982.(3)  EFSA Journal 2011; 9(2):1983.ANNEXRejected health claimsApplication — Relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 Nutrient, substance, food or food category Claim EFSA opinion referenceArticle 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease risk Water Regular consumption of significant amounts of water can reduce the risk of development of dehydration and of concomitant decrease of performance Q-2008-05014Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease risk Calcium-containing fruit juices Reduced risk for dental erosion Q-2009-00501
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20598,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2885/2000 of 27 December 2000 fixing the definitive aid on certain grain legumes for the 2000/01 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 of 30 July 1996 introducing a specific measure in respect of certain grain legumes(1), as last amended by Regulation EC) No 811/2000(2), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 provides that the Commission is to determine the overrun in the maximum guaranteed area and to fix the definitive aid for the marketing year in question. Article 3 of this Regulation divides the maximum guaranteed area between lentils and chickpeas on the one hand and vetches on the other hand, allowing the unused balance of one maximum guaranteed area to be reallocated to the other maximum guaranteed area before an overrun is determined.(2) The maximum guaranteed area for lentils and chickpeas referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 was not exceeded in 2000/01, whereas the maximum guaranteed area for vetches, increased by the unused balance of the maximum guaranteed area for lentils and chickpeas, was exceeded by 3,42 % in 2000/01. The aid provided for in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 should be reduced proportionately for vetches for the marketing year in question.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. The definitive aid for certain grain legumes for the 2000/01 marketing year shall be EUR 181,00 per hectare for lentils and chickpeas and EUR 175,02 per hectare for vetches. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 December 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 206, 16.8.1996, p. 4.(2) OJ L 100, 20.4.2000, p. 1.
",leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;marketing year;agricultural year;aid per hectare;per hectare aid,22
44247,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 836/2014 of 31 July 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products with regard to organic production, labelling and control. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 of 28 June 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 (1), and in particular Article 22(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 42 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 (2) allows exceptionally, until 31 December 2014, under certain conditions and when organically reared pullets are not available, for non-organically reared pullets for egg production of not more than 18 weeks to be brought into an organic livestock unit.(2) The development of harmonised organic production rules for young poultry at Union level is complex, as views on technical requirements vary widely. In order to allow more time to establish detailed rules for the production of organic pullets, the exceptional provision for using non-organic pullets should be extended for three years.(3) Article 43 of Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 allows exceptionally, for calendar years 2012, 2013 and 2014, for a maximum of 5 % of non-organic protein feed to be used for porcine and poultry species.(4) Organic protein supply has not been available in sufficient quality and quantity on the Union market to meet the nutritional requirements of pigs and poultry raised on organic farms. The production of organic protein crops is still lagging behind demand. It is therefore appropriate to extend the exceptional possibility of using a limited proportion of non-organic protein feed for a limited time period.(5) Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the regulatory committee on organic production,. Amendment of Regulation (EC) No 889/2008Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 is amended as follows:(1) In Article 42(b), the date ‘31 December 2014’ is replaced by the date ‘31 December 2017’.(2) In Article 43, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: Entry into force and applicationThis Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2015.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 July 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 189, 20.7.2007, p. 1.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 of 5 September 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products with regard to organic production, labelling and control (OJ L 250, 18.9.2008, p. 1).
",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;mode of production;organic product,22
1693,"81/694/EEC: Commission Decision of 10 August 1981 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Packard- tri-carb automatic liquid scintillation system,model 460 C', may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 4 March 1981, the United Kingdom has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""Packard-tri-carb automatic liquid scintillation system, model 460 C"", to be used for measuring the radioactivity in chemical and biological samples and also for radiocarbon dating research in fields of geology and hydrogeology, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 23 June 1981 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a liquid scintillation counter;Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research ; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities ; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus ; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus ; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as ""Packard-tri-carb automatic liquid scintillation system, model 460 C"", which is the subject of an application by the United Kingdom of 4 March 1981, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 August 1981.For the CommissionEdgard PISANIMember of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 184, 15.7.1975, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 134, 31.5.1979, p. 1. (3) OJ No L 318, 13.12.1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;measuring equipment;measuring instrument;meter;radioactivity;atomic radiation;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
7095,"89/455/EEC: Council Decision of 24 July 1989 introducing Community measures to set up pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas the continued presence of rabies in certain areas of the Community involves a risk of propagation which constitutes a danger for Community livestock, likely to jeopardize the profitability of stockfarming, and a threat to human health;Whereas the continued presence of rabies may create barriers to trade between Member States in live animals as a result of the introduction of measures to control animal movements;Whereas it is therefore necessary to encourage the setting up of large scale pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention and to that end to provide for Community financial aid;Whereas it is necessary for facilities to be provided for the planning and the examination of the results of such pilot projects, particularly in cross-border areas; whereas it is necessary to involve national voluntary organizations in these projects for their contribution to the preservation and conservation of flora and fauna in the Member States;Whereas it is also necessary to establish a cooperation procedure between the Member States and the Commission for implementing the plans for pilot projects,. A Community measure is hereby established to set up large-scale pilot projects for the eradication or prevention of rabies in the wild life of the Community using vaccines for the oral immunization of foxes. Rabies shall be a compulsorily notifiable disease in all species. For the purposes of the application of this Decision, the Member States referred to in Article 4 (1) shall set up, under the conditions laid down therein, large-scale pilot projects for the oral immunization of foxes.The minimum area for national or cross-border pilot projects shall be 6 000 km2 or the total national area of the Member State where the presence of rabies has been established. Priority shall be given to projects which provide for cross-border cooperation. A pilot project may include adjacent areas of a third country.The pilot projects shall be set up taking into account natural and administrative boundaries, the prevalence of rabies as well as the epidemiological situation. The projects must indicate the estimated cost of the vaccines, bait and any schemes provided for in the following subparagraph as well as the estimated total annual cost of the operation.Pilot projects may include schemes to conserve or preserve flora and fauna undertaken by voluntary organizations on the territory covered by these projects.In accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 9, the Commission shall fix the detailed rules for collaboration with adjacent third countries which may wish to be associated with a pilot project in a Member State. 1. Member States, on whose territory the presence of rabies has been established, shall forward to the Commission the pilot projects referred to in Article 3, prior to their implementation, not later than six months after the date of notification of this Decision, and annually thereafter. If a Member State establishes the presence of rabies during the course of the measure, it shall also forward a pilot project, six months prior to its implementation and annually thereafter. A Member State, on the territory of which the presence of rabies has not been established but which feels threatened by the possible incursion of rabies from a neighbouring country, may also forward a pilot project, six months prior to its implementation and annually thereafter.2. The Commission shall examine the pilot projects forwarded in accordance with paragraph 1 for the purpose of determining whether they comply with the objectives of this Decision and may, for that reason, benefit from a financial contribution by the Community. Within four months following the receipt of any pilot project the Commission shall, after examining and, if necessary, amending the proposed pilot project, approve it in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 9.3. Provision shall be made, under the procedure laid down in Article 9, for coordinating Member States' pilot projects.4. On the date fixed by the Commission in its decision of approval, in accordance with paragraph 2, Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations or administrative provisions required to implement the pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention. 1. Community financial aid shall be given for the measures provided for in this Decision.2. Expenditure incurred by the Member States in connection with measures adopted pursuant to the pilot projects approved in accordance with Article 9 shall qualify for Community aid within the limits fixed in Articles 6 and 7. 1. The estimated amount of aid to be charged to the Community budget for the period laid down in paragraph 2 shall be ECU 9 300 000.2. This measure shall be applicable for three years. 1. Community financial aid shall be available for the following:- the purchase of anti-rabies oral vaccine plus bait for foxes,- the funding of small-scale preservation and conservation schemes carried out in regions where voluntary organizations lay bait free of charge,- the cost of laying bait on a large scale where voluntary organizations do not lay it free of charge.2. The Community shall reimburse to the Member States:- ECU 0,5 for each vaccine plus bait laid within a pilot project area,- expenditure incurred in carrying out small-scale conservation and preservation schemes in pilot project areas where voluntary organizations have been used for laying bait free of charge, up to a maximum of ECU 10 000 per pilot project area per year, for a maximum period of three years,- up to a maximum of 50 % of the actual cost of laying bait as referred to in the third indent of paragraph 1.3. Community support for third countries associated with pilot projects shall be limited to the amount laid down in the first indent of paragraph 2.Payment shall be made within the limits of budget appropriations, on submission of supporting documents to the Commission.4. Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2048/88 (2), shall apply mutatis mutandis.5. Detailed rules for the implementation of this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 9. The Commission, working together with the authorities of the Member States, shall make regular on-the-spot checks to verify from a veterinary viewpoint whether the pilot projects are being implemented.Member States shall take the necessary steps to facilitate these checks and shall in particular ensure that the experts are supplied at their request with all information and documentation needed for assessing the execution of the pilot projects.The provisions for implementing this Article, especially as regards the frequency and method of carrying out the checks referred to in the first paragraph, the rules governing the appointment of official veterinarians and the procedure which they must follow when drawing up their report, shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 9. 1. When the procedure laid down in this Article is to be used, matters shall, without delay, be referred by the chairman, either on his own initiative or at the request of a Member State, to the Standing Veterinary Committee (hereinafter called the 'Committee') set up by Decision 68/361/EEC (1).2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the Committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in Article 148. The chairman shall not vote.3. The Commission shall adopt the measures envisaged if they are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee.4. If the measures envisaged are not in accordance with the opinion of the Committee, or if no opinion is delivered, the Commission shall, without delay, submit to the Council a proposal relating to the measures to be taken. The Council shall act by a qualified majority.If after a period of three months after the matter was referred to it the Council has not acted, the proposed measures shall be adopted by the Commission. 0Before the three-year period laid down in Article 6 (2) has elapsed, the Commission shall submit a report to the Council on the results obtained, accompanied, if necessary, by a proposal for continuing the measures taken. 1This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 1989.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. NALLET(1) OJ No C 85, 6. 4. 1989, p. 8.(2) OJ No C 158, 26. 6. 1989.(3) Opinion delivered on 31 May 1989 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(1) OJ No L 94, 28. 4. 1970, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 185, 15. 7. 1988, p. 1.(1) OJ No L 255, 18. 10. 1968, p. 23.
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15809,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2177/96 of 13 November 1996 introducing preventive distillation as provided for in Article 38 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 for the 1996/1997 wine year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1592/96 (2), and in particular Article 38 (5) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2721/88 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2181/91 (4), lays down detailed rules for voluntary distillation, as provided for in Articles 38, 41 and 42 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87; whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1650/96 (5) fixes the prices, the aid and certain other factors applicable to preventive distillation for the 1996/97 wine year;Whereas, in view of the foreseeable situation on the market, the harvest forecasts and the level of end-of-year stocks, the quantities eligible should be fixed at levels which, in combination with the other distillation measures for the wine year, will enable the market to be stabilized, without, however, exceeding the quantities compatible with sound management of the market;Whereas, given the low yields obtained in Spanish and Portuguese wine-growing areas, a different volume for products obtained from grapes harvested in Portugal and a maximum percentage for the production which can be distilled from products obtained from grapes harvested in the Spanish wine-growing zone C should be set so as to have comparable results in terms of a percentage of production for the entire Community; whereas, considering that the necessary data is not available for administrative reasons in Germany, and in Austria, a specific regime should be set for those countries;Whereas, with a view to applying this Regulation it is necessary to know the areas cultivated for production, in order to determine the quantity which producers may cause to be distilled; whereas a high number of Greek producers do not have the necessary data owing to the administration's delay in introducing the planned administrative structures; whereas, so that the abovementioned producers are not prevented from qualifying under the measure, provision should be made for the reference areas to be determined on the basis of a flat-rate yield for Greece as a whole;Whereas, in order to increase the efficiency of this measure, it is necessary to concentrate it on the first months of the wine year and to ensure proper performance of the contracts and declarations signed by the producers by establishing a security which will guarantee delivery of wine to a distillery;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. 1. Preventive distillation of table wine and of wine suitable for yielding table wine as provided for in Article 38 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 is hereby introduced for the 1996/97 wine year.The quantity of table wine or of wine suitable for yielding table wine which producers may cause to be distilled in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 2721/88 is limited to 15 hectolitres per hectare.However, for products obtained from grapes harvested in Portugal, this quantity is limited to 13 hectolitres per hectare, and for products obtained from grapes harvested in the Spanish wine-growing zone C, this quantity is also limited to 18 % of the production of table wine produced from these products.By derogation from Article 2 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2721/88 the quantity of table wine or wine suitable for yielding table wine obtained from grapes harvested in Germany and in Austria that producers may distil is limited solely to a percentage of the production of table wine. This percentage is fixed at 9 %.The quantity of table wine produced to which the percentages referred to in preceding subparagraphs 3 and 4 apply shall be, for each producer, that resulting from the sum of the quantities appearing as wine in the table wine column in the production declaration which he has presented pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1294/96 (6) where so required.2. The area to be used when calculating the quantity of table wine or wine suitable for yielding table wine which Greek producers may cause to be distilled shall be obtained by dividing by 64 the quantity given as wine in the table wine column of the production declaration, presented pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1294/96. 1. By derogation from Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2721/88 contracts and declarations signed for this distillation measure may be presented for approval by the competent intervention agency up to 15 January 1997.2. The quantities for which a contract and declaration have been signed and approved must be delivered to the distillery by 15 June 1997 at the latest.3. The application for approval of contracts and declarations must be accompanied by proof of the lodging of a security equal to ECU 6 per hectolitre.The security will be released for the quantities delivered when the producer presents proof of delivery to a distillery.If no deliveries have taken place within the time limit, the security is forfeited.4. Member States may restrict the number of contracts a producer may sign for the distillation operation concerned.5. The competent agency shall approve the contracts and declarations by 14 March 1997 at the latest. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 November 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 241, 1. 9. 1988, p. 88.(4) OJ No L 202, 25. 7. 1991, p. 16.(5) OJ No L 207, 17. 8. 1996, p. 10.(6) OJ No L 166, 5. 7. 1996, p. 14.
",production control;product inspection;EU production;Community production;European Union production;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery,22
7331,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 789/89 of 20 March 1989 instituting specific measures for nuts and locust beans and amending Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas the situation on the market for nuts, that is essentially that for almonds, hazelnuts or filberts, walnuts and pistachios, is markedly out of step with technical and commercial requirements from the point of view of both technical production conditions, which are typified by a large number of small holdings and a low level of mechanization, leading in turn to low productivity and high costs, and marketing conditions;Whereas the same situation is a feature of locust bean cultivation; whereas, in certain regions of the Community, such cultivation is closely linked to orchards producing nuts and may be amalgamated with nut cultivation to constitute one homogenous plantation; whereas therefore the measures introduced for nuts should be extended to cover locust beans;Whereas the formation of producers' organizations, placing an obligation on their members to comply with rules adopted by the organizations in order to improve product quality and to adapt the volume of supply to market requirements, would be a suitable way of remedying the said structural deficiencies; whereas provisions for facilitating the formation and operation of such organizations should be adopted;Whereas an incentive of this kind can be provided in the first instance by granting a flat-rate aid for the formation of these organizations which would be paid at the end of the first and second marketing year following the date of an organization's specific recognition by the appropriate Member State, and in addition to the aid provided for in Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2238/88 (3); whereas provisions should be made for the Community to co-finance this scheme by paying 50 % of the aid granted by the Member State;Whereas, in order to allow producers' organizations which produce and market nuts and/or locust beans to concentrate supplies, to stagger the release on to the market of their products, particularly by creating the appropriate storage capacity, and to improve product quality, the creation of revolving funds for these organizations should be encouraged; whereas such an incentive could be provided by financial contributions from the Member State and from the Community to setting up such revolving funds, with a ceiling determined with reference to the value of the products marketed by the producers' organizations over a given marketing year;Whereas in the interests of further encouraging producers who are members of an organization to modernize their orchards in order to meet market requirements, the granting of aid for the formation of an organization and for the creation of a revolving fund should be made conditional on presentation of a quality and marketing improvement plan which must be approved by the national authorities designated by the Member States; whereas, in order to be consistent with the aims of the scheme, this plan must seek primarily to bring about a genetic and cultural improvement of products grown in plantations which are given over to producing one homogenous product and are not scattered among other plantations; whereas a specific aid should be granted for the drawing up of such a plan and should be co-financed by the Member States and the Community; whereas the level of the aid should nevertheless be restricted and the aid itself temporary and degressive to allow a progressive shift of financial responsibility on to the producers;Whereas, in the interests of bringing the products to the attention of all existing and potential users, promoting marketing which is in line with market needs and giving impetus to the activity of nut producers' organizations, provision should be made for the Community to contribute to the financing of measures to develop and improve the consumption and use of these products;Whereas it is appropriate to include locust beans among the products covered by the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables and to amend Council Regulation (EEC) No 827/68 of 28 June 1968 on the common organization of the markets in certain products listed in Annex II to the Treaty (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3911/87 (5),. Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 is hereby amended as follows:1. The following is added to Article 1 (2):1.2 //  //  // 'CN code   // Description  //  //  // 1212 10 10   // Locust beans'   //    //2. The following indent is added to the first subparagraph of Article 1 (3):'- nuts, fresh or dried, and locust beans from 1 September to 31 August.'3. The following Title is inserted:'TITLE IIaSpecific measures for nuts and locust beans 4aThe measures provided for by this Title shall apply to:- almonds falling within CN codes 0802 11 90 and 0802 12 90,- hazelnuts or filberts falling within CN codes 0802 21 00 and 0802 22 00,- walnuts falling within CN codes 0802 31 00 and 0802 32 00,- pistachios falling within CN code 0802 50 00,- locust beans falling within CN code 1212 10 10. 4b1. Without prejudice to Article 14, Member States shall grant an additional flat-rate aid, as an incentive to formation, to producers' organizations whose economic activity centres on the production and marketing of nuts and/or locust beans and which have presented a quality and marketing improvement plan approved by the competent national authorities pursuant to Article 14d.The aid shall be granted to producers' organizations recognized by the competent national authority under the provisions of this Article.2. The level of the aid referred to in paragraph 1 shall be calculated according to the quantity of nuts and/or locust beans marketed by the producers' organization during the first marketing year which follows the date of its specific recognition, as referred to in paragraph 1. A single amount of aid shall be fixed for each quantity tranche. The aid shall be paid at the end of the first and second marketing years which follow recognition.The aid granted shall be refunded by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section, at a rate of 50 %.3. The Member States shall notify to the Commission details of the producers' organizations recognized under this Article, giving their membership figures and the quantities marketed by each during the first marketing year.4. The Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, shall determine the size of the tranches referred to in paragraph 2 and the amount of aid to apply within the span of each tranche. 4c1. Member States shall grant a specific aid to producers' organizations which set up a revolving fund in accordance with this Article and which have presented a quality and marketing improvement plan approved by the competent national authorities pursuant to Article 14d.2. The revolving fund shall be used to stabilize supply by providing funding for the storage needed to allow an appropriate timing of sales on the market, and to permit an improvement in packaging in the interests of better marketing. The producers' organization shall use the fund in particular to finance storage, sorting, cracking and packaging.3. The specific aid shall be paid once only, subject to the fund being financed as follows:- 45 % by the producers' organization,- 10 % by the Member State.The Community contribution shall be 45 % of the capital of the fund. However, the overall financial commitment of the Member State and the Community may not exceed 16,5 % of the value of the production marketed by the producers' organization in one marketing year. 4d1. Producers' organizations shall qualify for the aid provided for in Articles 14b and 14c provided they present a quality and marketing improvement plan approved by the competent authorities of the appropriate Member State.The plan referred to in the first subparagraph shall have as its primary aim the improvement, by means of varietal conversion or cultural improvement, of the quality of produce from orchards which are given over to producing one homogenous crop and are not scattered among other plantations and, where needed, the improvement of marketing. It shall implement the types of measures adopted according to the procedure referred to in Article 33. 2. The approved plan shall qualify for Community aid of 45 % for its execution provided it is funded to a level of 45 % by the producers' organizations and a level of 10 % by the Member State.Funding from the Member State and aid from the Community shall nevertheless be subject to a ceiling. The ceiling shall be determined on the basis of the area of a crop which is not scattered among other plantations and on the basis of a maximum amount per hectare.Funding from the Member State and aid from the Community shall be paid over a period of 10 years. The maximum level shall progressively decrease.3. Acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, the Council shall fix:- the maximum amount per hectare imposed on funding from the Member State and aid from the Community,- the rate at which funding from the Member State and aid from the Community shall decrease.4. Member States shall forward to the Commission the plans submitted to them by the producers' organizations. These plans may be approved by the competent authority of the Member State only after they have been forwarded to the Commission, and once a 60-day period, during which the Commission may request changes or rejection, has elapsed. 4e1. The Community shall provide 50 % of the funding for measures aimed at developing and improving the consumption and use of nuts and/or locust beans in the Community.2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall have as their aim:- to promote product quality, particularly by means of market research and research into new product uses, including ways to adapt the products to the findings of this research,- the development of new packaging methods,- the dissemination of marketing advice to the various economic operators in the sector,- organization of, and participation in, trade fairs and other events.3. Following the procedure referred to in Article 33, the Commission shall give details of the measures referred to in paragraph 2 or shall define new measures. 4f1. The aid provided for in Articles 14c, 14d and 14e shall be deemed to be intervention intended to stabilize the agricultural markets within the meaning of Article 3 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2048/88 (2).2. As regards the aid referred to in pargraph 1, the Commission may, at the request of the interested Member State and in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70, decide to pay an initial part of allocations on the basis of the quality and marketing improvement plans approved by the Member States. 4gThe Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 33, adopt detailed rules for the application of this Title. These rules shall include measures of a kind which will enable use of the financial contribution provided by the Community to be monitored.(1) OJ No L 94, 28. 4. 1970, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 185, 15. 7. 1988, p. 1.'4. In Annex I, under the heading 'fruit', the following is added:'almonds, hazelnuts or filberts and walnuts'. In the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 827/68 the line which refers to locust beans falling within CN code 1212 10 10 is deleted. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 September 1989.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 March 1989.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. ROMERO HERRERA(1) Opinion delivered on 17 March 1989 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 198, 26. 7. 1988, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 151, 30. 6. 1968, p. 16.(5) OJ No L 370, 30. 12. 1987, p. 36.
",nut;almond;chestnut;coconut;hazel nut;pistachio;walnut;producer group;producers' organisation;leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation,22
14503,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2427/95 of 16 October 1995 amending Regulation (EC) No 1921/95 laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of import licences for products processed from fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization  of the market in products produced from fruit and vegetables  (1), as last amended by Commission  Regulation (EC) No 2314/95  (2), and in particular Article 9 (2) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1921/95 of 3 August 1995 laying down detailed rules for the  application of the system of import licences for products produced from fruit and vegetables and  repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2405/89 and (EEC) No 3518/86  (3) sets outs in its Annex the list of  products subject to import licences and the amounts of the security; whereas the presentation of  that Annex may be ambiguous; whereas, therefore, it should be amended so that the description, CN  code and the amount of the security for each product subject to import licences are clear; whereas  certain CN codes in Article 6 of that Regulation should also be corrected;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the  Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Regulation (EC) No 1921/95 is hereby amended as follows:1.  In Article 6, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:'1.  In the case of:-  peaches, apricots and pears falling within the CN code ex 2008,and -  cherry juice falling within CN code ex 2009  80,the applicant may indicate the CN codes in section 16 of his application for an import licence, in  particular the following CN codes:2008  40  51 and 2008  40  59 or 2008  40  71 and 2008  40  79 or 2008  50  61 and 2008  50  69 or  2008  50  71 and 2008  50  79 or 2008  70  61 and 2008  70  69 and 2008  70  71 and 2008  70  79  and ex 2009  80  35 and ex 2009  80  38 or 2009  80  71, ex 2009  80  86, 2009  80  89 and ex 2009   80  96.These codes indicated on the application shall appear on the import licence.` 2.  The Annex is replaced by the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in  the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 October 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the CommissionANNEX'ANNEX List of products referred to in Articles 3 (1) and 5 (1) >TABLE>
",import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp,22
24984,"2003/170/JHA: Council Decision 2003/170/JHA of 27 February 2003 on the common use of liaison officers posted abroad by the law enforcement agencies of the Member States. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 30(1)(a), (b) and (c), Article 30(2)(c) and Article 34(2)(c) thereof,Having regard to the initiative of the Kingdom of Denmark(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Whereas:(1) At its meeting of 3 December 1998 the Council of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers adopted the Action Plan of the Council and the Commission on how best to implement the provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on an area of freedom, security and justice(3), measure 48 of which states that, within five years of the Treaty's entering into force, action should be taken to promote cooperation and joint initiatives in training, the exchange of liaison officers, secondment, the use of equipment and forensic research.(2) At its meeting in Vienna on 11 and 12 December 1998 the European Council endorsed, in its conclusion 83, the Council and Commission Action Plan on how best to implement the provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on an area of freedom, security and justice, and in its conclusion 89 it called for a strengthening of action against organised crime in the light of the new possibilities opened up by the Treaty.(3) At its meeting in Tampere on 15 and 16 October 1999 the European Council invited the Council and the Commission, in close cooperation with the European Parliament, to promote the full and immediate implementation of the Treaty of Amsterdam, on the basis of the Action Plan adopted on 3 December 1998 by the Council of Home Affairs Ministers and endorsed at the meeting of the European Council in Vienna on 11 and 12 December 1998 and of the political guidelines and concrete objectives involving a deepening of police cooperation for the purpose of combating cross-border crime which were agreed in Tampere.(4) At its meeting in Helsinki on 10 and 11 December 1999, the European Council urged the European Union to intensify its efforts at the international level by stepping up cooperation with third countries in reducing the demand for and supply of drugs, and on justice and home affairs. The European Council also noted that there would be a need for combined efforts by all the relevant authorities, with a particular role for Europol.(5) At its meeting in Laeken on 14 and 15 December 2001 the European Council confirmed, in its conclusion 37, the guidelines and objectives defined at Tampere and also noted that there was a need for new impetus and guidelines to make good delays in some areas.(6) On 14 October 1996 the Council adopted Joint Action 96/602/JHA providing for a common framework for the initiatives of the Member States concerning liaison officers(4).(7) In the light of experience in applying the Joint Action and in the light of the provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on combating cross-border crime, cooperation amongst Member States on the tasks assigned to, and the posting of liaison officers to third countries and international organisations needs to be strengthened and developed.(8) Insofar as is relevant for performing the tasks defined in the Europol Convention(5), Europol will establish and maintain cooperative relations with third countries and international organisations.(9) Europol has established and will continue to establish and maintain cooperative relations with a wide range of third countries and international organisations.(10) Europol needs to be given the necessary support and means to function effectively as the focal point of European police cooperation. The European Council has stressed that Europol plays a central role in cooperation between the authorities of the Member States in investigating cross-border crime by supporting the prevention, analysis and investigation of crime at Union level.(11) Europol needs to be given the opportunity to make use to some extent of Member States' liaison officers in third countries, so as to strengthen Europol's operative support function in relation to national police authorities.(12) Member States recognise that extensive cooperation is already taking place between liaison officers posted by Member States in view of their national needs to third countries and international organisations. However, there is a need to strengthen some aspects of cooperation between those liaison officers, to make the best possible use of Member States' resources.(13) Cooperation between Member States in this area needs to be strengthened so as to facilitate the exchange of information with a view to combating serious cross-border crime.(14) Member States attach particular weight to cooperation in combating cross-border crime, as they believe that strengthening cooperation regarding the exchange of information will enhance the national authorities' capabilities to combat crime effectively. Member States believe that Europol should play a central role in this.(15) The aim of this Decision is to regulate questions relating to the fight against serious cross-border crime.(16) The provisions in the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement of 14 June 1985 between the Governments of the States of the Benelux Economic Union, the Federal Republic of Germany and the French Republic on the gradual abolition of checks at their common borders(6) (hereinafter ""Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement"") which relates to the common use of liaison officers should be developed further, with a view to strengthening cooperation between Member States in the fight against cross-border crime.(17) As regards Iceland and Norway, this Decision constitutes, with the exception of Article 8, a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters' association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis(7), which fall within the area referred to in Article 1(H) of Council Decision 1999/437/EC(8) on certain arrangements for the application of that Agreement.(18) The United Kingdom is taking part in this Decision in accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the European Union annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and Article 8(2) of Council Decision 2000/365/EC of 29 May 2000 concerning the request of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis(9).(19) Ireland is taking part in this Decision in accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the European Union annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and Article 6(2) of Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland's request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis(10).(20) Council Joint Action 96/602/JHA and the provision of Article 47(4) of the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement should accordingly be repealed,. Definition1. In this Decision, ""liaison officer"" means a representative of one of the Member States, posted abroad by a law enforcement agency to one or more third countries or to international organisations to establish and maintain contacts with the authorities in those countries or organisations with a view to contributing to preventing or investigating criminal offences.2. This Decision is without prejudice to Member States' liaison officers' tasks within the framework of their responsibilities and in compliance with national law, national needs, and any more favourable agreements concluded with the host State or the international organisation. Tasks of liaison officers1. Each Member State shall ensure that its liaison officers establish and maintain direct contacts with competent authorities in the host State or the international organisation, with a view to facilitating and expediting the collection and exchange of information.2. Each Member State's liaison officer shall also contribute to the collection and exchange of information which may be used to combat serious cross-border crime, including information providing a readier knowledge of the legal systems and operational methods available in the States or international organisations concerned.3. Liaison officers shall carry out their tasks within the framework of their responsibilities and in compliance with the provisions, including those on the protection of personal data, laid down in their national laws and in any agreements concluded with host States or international organisations. Notification of the posting of liaison officers1. Member States shall inform one another of their intentions as regards the secondment of liaison officers to third States and international organisations and the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union (the General Secretariat) each year of the posting of liaison officers, including their duties and any cooperative agreements between the Member States on the posting of liaison officers.2. The General Secretariat shall draw up an annual summary to be sent to Member States and to Europol concerning Member States' postings of liaison officers, including their duties and any cooperative agreements between the Member States on the posting of liaison officers. Liaison officer networks in third countries1. Member States shall ensure that Member States' liaison officers posted to the same third country or international organisation meet regularly or when necessary to exchange relevant information. The Member State holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union shall ensure that its liaison officers take the initiative to hold such meetings. If the Member State holding the Presidency is not represented in the third country or international organisation concerned, then the representative of the incoming or next incoming Presidency shall take the initiative to hold the meeting. The Commission and Europol shall, where appropriate, be invited to such meetings.2. Member States shall ensure that its liaison officers posted to the same third country or international organisation provide one another with assistance in contacts with the authorities of the host State. Where relevant, Member States may agree that their liaison officers shall share tasks among themselves.3. Member States may bilaterally or multilaterally agree that liaison officers who are posted to a third country or international organisation by a Member State shall also look after the interests of one or more other Member States. Cooperation between Member States regarding the exchange of information via liaison officers in third countries1. Member States shall ensure that their liaison officers in third countries and international organisations shall, in accordance with national law and relevant international instruments and subject to compliance with applicable provisions governing the protection of personal data, provide its respective national authorities with information relating to serious criminal threats to other Member States not represented by their own liaison officers in the third country or international organisation concerned. National authorities shall assess, in accordance with national law and according to the seriousness of the threat, whether the Member States concerned should be informed.2. Member States' liaison officers in third countries or international organisations may, in accordance with national law and relevant international instruments and subject to compliance with applicable provisions governing the protection of personal data, provide information relating to serious criminal threats to other Member States directly to the liaison officers of the Member State in question, if that Member State is represented in the third country or international organisation concerned.3. In accordance with national law and relevant international instruments, Member States which do not have liaison officers in a third country or international organisation may make a request to another Member State which does have liaison officers in the third country or international organisation concerned, with a view to the exchange of relevant information.4. Member States shall deal with any request as described in paragraph 3 in accordance with their respective national law and relevant international instruments, and shall state as speedily as possible whether such a request may be met.5. Member States may consent to information being exchanged directly between liaison officers in third countries and international organisations and the authorities of other Member States, subject to compliance with applicable provisions governing the protection of personal data.6. The performance of the tasks described in paragraph 1 and 2 must not hinder liaison officers in the performance of their original duties. Joint seminars for liaison officers1. To enhance cooperation between liaison officers in one or more third countries and international organisations, where there are specific needs for knowledge of and intervention in the third countries and international organisations concerned, Member States may hold joint seminars on crime trends and on the most effective methods of combating cross-border crime taking due account of the EU acquis. The Commission and Europol shall be invited to such seminars.2. Participation in the seminars described in paragraph 1 must not hinder liaison officers in the performance of their original duties. Competent national authorities1. Member States shall designate contact points within their competent authorities to facilitate the tasks referred to in this Decision and ensure that the national contact points are able to carry out their duties efficiently and speedily.2. Member States shall inform the General Secretariat in writing of its contact points within their competent authorities and of any subsequent changes pursuant to this Decision. The General Secretariat shall publish the information in the Official Journal of the European Union.3. This Decision applies without prejudice to existing national provisions, particularly as regards the division of competence between the various authorities and services in the Member States concerned. Europol1. Member States shall facilitate, in accordance with national law and the Europol Convention, the processing of requests made by Europol to obtain information from Member States' liaison officers in third countries or international organisations where Europol is not represented. Europol's requests shall be addressed to the Member States' National Units, which, in accordance with national law and the Europol Convention, shall take a decision on the request. Information from Member States' liaison officers in third countries or international organisations shall be transmitted to Europol in accordance with national law and the Europol Convention.2. When establishing the duties of their liaison officers, Member States shall where appropriate pay attention to the tasks, which under the Europol Convention are to be carried out by Europol. Application to GibraltarThis Decision shall apply to Gibraltar. 0EvaluationThe Council shall evaluate the implementation of this Decision within two years of its adoption. 1Repeal1. Joint Action 96/602/JHA is hereby repealed.2. The provision of Article 47(4) of the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement is hereby repealed. 2Entry into forceThis Decision shall enter into force 14 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 27 February 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. ChrisochoĂŻdis(1) OJ C 176, 24.7.2002, p. 8.(2) Opinion of the European Parliament of 20 November 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ C 19, 23.1.1999, p. 1.(4) OJ L 268, 19.10.1996, p. 2.(5) OJ C 316, 27.11.1995, p. 2.(6) OJ L 239, 22.9.2000, p. 19.(7) OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 36.(8) OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31.(9) OJ L 131, 1.6.2000, p. 43.(10) OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20.
",European official;EC basic post;EC staff;EU official;official of the EU;official of the European Union;staff of the EC;fight against crime;crime prevention;third country;Europol;European Police Office;European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;EU police mission;EU police operation;EUPM;EUPOL;European Union police mission;European Union police operation,22
16610,"Council Regulation (EC) No 394/97 of 20 December 1996 allocating, for 1997, certain catch quotas between Member States for vessels fishing in Faroese waters. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries between the European Economic Community, of the one part, and the government of Denmark and the Home Government of the Faroe Islands, of the other part (2), the two Parties have held consultations on their mutual fishing rights for 1997;Whereas, as a result of these consultations, the two Parties have agreed on an arrangement for 1997 whereby certain catch quotas are allocated to Community vessels in the Faroese fishing zone;Whereas, to ensure efficient management of the catch possibilities available, they should be allocated among Member States as quotas in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the relevant control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3);Whereas, in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 of 6 May 1996 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas (4), the Council shall decide which stocks are subject to the various measures fixed therein;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1997,. From 1 January to 31 December 1997 catches taken by vessels flying the flag of a Member State in the waters falling within the fisheries jurisdiction of the Faroe Islands, under the arrangement on reciprocal fishing rights for 1997 between the Community and the Faroe Islands, shall not exceed the quotas set out in the Annex hereto. Fishing quotas referred to in the Annex shall not be subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 2, 3 and 5 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. BARRETT(1) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ No L 226, 29. 8. 1980, p. 12.(3) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 115, 9. 5. 1996, p. 3.ANNEXAllocation of Community catch quotas in Faeroese waters for 1997, as referred to in Article 1>TABLE>
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Faroe Islands;Faroes;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,22
34649,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1172/2007 of 5 October 2007 amending Commission Regulation (EC) No 1891/2004 of 21 October 2004 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1383/2003 concerning customs action against goods suspected of infringing certain intellectual property rights and the measures to be taken against goods found to have infringed such rights. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1383/2003 of 22 July 2003 concerning customs action against goods suspected of infringing certain intellectual property rights and the measures to be taken against goods found to have infringed such rights (1), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1383/2003 provides for action by the customs authorities in respect of goods suspected of infringing certain intellectual property rights.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1891/2004 (2) lays down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1383/2003, in particular as regards the application for action forms. Annexes I and II to that Regulation contain the models showing the required format of such application forms.(3) Annexes I-C and II-C to Regulation (EC) No 1891/2004 contain the list of competent authorities to which applications for national and Community action respectively must be submitted. Article 8 of the Regulation provides that the Commission must publish the list of departments within the customs authority, as referred to in Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1383/2003, in the C series of the Official Journal of the European Union. As the lists in Annexes I-C and II-C contain information that is subject to change and needs to be regularly updated, it is more appropriate to publish them in the C series of the Official Journal of the European Union. Annexes I-C and II-C to Regulation (EC) No 1891/2004 should therefore be deleted.(4) On 1 January 2007 Bulgaria and Romania acceded to the European Union. Regulation (EC) No 1891/2004 should therefore be adapted to include reference to these countries in the Community application for action form which it contains.(5) The Community application for action form should have been adapted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1792/2006 of 23 October 2006 adapting certain regulations and decisions in the fields of free movement of goods, freedom of movement of persons, competition policy, agriculture (veterinary and phytosanitary legislation), fisheries, transport policy, taxation, statistics, social policy and employment, environment, customs union and external relations by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania (3), which entered into force on the date of the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of these countries.(6) In the interests of consistency, the Community application for action form should be adapted from the date of accession of Bulgaria and Romania.(7) Regulation (EC) No 1891/2004 should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. Regulation (EC) No 1891/2004 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Annex I, in box 2 of the national application for action (AA) form, the words ‘(see Annex l-C for details)’ are deleted.2. Annex I-C is deleted.3. Annex II is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation.4. In Annex IIA, in the final sentence, the words ‘listed in Annex II-C’ are deleted.5. Annex II-C is deleted. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.However, Article 1(3) shall apply from 1 January 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 October 2007.For the CommissionLászló KOVÁCSMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 196, 2.8.2003, p. 7.(2)  OJ L 328, 30.10.2004, p. 16.(3)  OJ L 362, 20.12.2006, p. 1.ANNEX‘ANNEX II
",form;fraud;elimination of fraud;fight against fraud;fraud prevention;industrial counterfeiting;intellectual property;intellectual property right;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;illicit trade;black market;clandestine trade;contraband;fraudulent trade;Romania;customs inspection;customs check;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria,22
6763,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3494/88 of 9 November 1988 amending Regulations (EEC) No 3154/85 laying down detailed rules for the administrative application of monetary compensatory amounts, (EEC) No 548/86 laying down detailed rules for the application of accession compensatory amounts and (EEC) No 3665/87 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products. ,HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY,HAVING REGARD TO THE ACT OF ACCESSION OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL,HAVING REGARD TO COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 1677/85 OF 11 JUNE 1985 ON MONETARY COMPENSATORY AMOUNTS IN AGRICULTURE ( 1 ), AS LAST AMENDED BY REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 1889/87 ( 2 ), AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 12 THEREOF,HAVING REGARD TO COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 467/86 OF 25 FEBRUARY 1986 LAYING DOWN GENERAL RULES FOR THE SYSTEM OF ACCESSION COMPENSATORY AMOUNTS FOR CEREALS ( 3 ), AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 8 THEREOF, AND TO THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF THE OTHER REGULATIONS LAYING DOWN GENERAL RULES APPLYING TO THE ACCESSION COMPENSATORY AMOUNTS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS,HAVING REGARD TO COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 2727/75 OF 29 OCTOBER 1975 ON THE COMMON ORGANIZATION OF THE MARKET IN CEREALS ( 4 ), AS LAST AMENDED BY REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 2221/88 ( 5 ), AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 16 ( 6 ) THEREOF, AND TO THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF THE OTHER REGULATIONS ON THE COMMON ORGANIZATION OF THE MARKETS IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS,WHEREAS MONETARY COMPENSATORY AMOUNTS, ACCESSION COMPENSATORY AMOUNTS AND EXPORT REFUNDS MAY NOT BE GRANTED ON PRODUCTS WHICH ARE NOT OF SOUND AND FAIR MERCHANTABLE QUALITY OR WHICH, BECAUSE OF THEIR CHARACTERISTICS AND CONDITION, CANNOT BE USED FOR FOOD PURPOSES;WHEREAS COUNCIL REGULATION ( EURATOM ) NO 3954/87 OF 22 DECEMBER 1987 LAYING DOWN MAXIMUM PERMITTED LEVELS OF RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION OF FOODSTUFFS AND OF FEEDINGSTUFFS FOLLOWING A NUCLEAR ACCIDENT OR ANY OTHER CASE OF RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY ( 6 ) SPECIFIES THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN A RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY FOR DETERMINING MAXIMUM PERMITTED LEVELS OF RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION IN FOODSTUFFS AND FEEDINGSTUFFS ABOVE WHICH THEY CANNOT BE MARKETED; WHEREAS, CONSEQUENTLY, THE BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY LEGISLATION CANNOT BE GRANTED WHERE SUCH PRODUCTS ARE CONCERNED;WHEREAS ARTICLE 3 OF COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 1707/86 OF 30 MAY 1986 ON THE CONDITIONS GOVERNING IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ORIGINATING IN THIRD COUNTRIES FOLLOWING THE ACCIDENT AT THE CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR POWER-STATION ( 7 ), AS LAST AMENDED BY REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 624/87 ( 8 ), SETS MAXIMUM PERMITTED LEVELS OF RADIOACTIVITY; WHEREAS, FOLLOWING THE EXPIRY OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 1707/86, IT WAS REPLACED BY COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 3955/87 ( 9 ), ARTICLE 3 OF WHICH IMPOSES THE SAME MAXIMUM LEVELS; WHEREAS AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS SHOWING LEVELS HIGHER THAN THESE MAXIMA CANNOT BE CONSIDERED OF SOUND AND FAIR MERCHANTABLE QUALITY;WHEREAS IT WAS FOUND FOLLOWING THE ABOVEMENTIONED ACCIDENT THAT SOME OF THE COMMUNITY'S AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION WAS CONTAMINATED WITH VARYING LEVELS OF RADIOACTIVITY; WHEREAS IT SHOULD BE STIPULATED THAT MONETARY COMPENSATORY AMOUNTS, ACCESSION COMPENSATORY AMOUNTS AND EXPORT REFUNDS MAY NOT BE GRANTED ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS SHOWING LEVELS OF RADIOACTIVITY IN EXCESS OF THE MAXIMA INDICATED IN ARTICLE 3 OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 3955/87, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE ORIGIN OF THE PRODUCT;WHEREAS COMMISSION REGULATIONS ( EEC ) NO 3154/85 ( 10 ), AS LAST AMENDED BY REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 361/88 ( 11 ), ( EEC ) NO 548/86 ( 12 ), AS LAST AMENDED BY REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 2082/87 ( 13 ), AND ( EEC ) NO 3665/87 ( 14 ) SHOULD THEREFORE BE AMENDED;WHEREAS THE DEGREE OF RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION OF FOODSTUFFS FOLLOWING A RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY SITUATION VARIES WITH THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ACCIDENT AND THE TYPE OF PRODUCTS; WHEREAS THE DECISION AS TO THE NEED TO CARRY OUT MONITORING AND ON THE CONTROLS THEMSELVES MUST ACCORDINGLY BE ADAPTED TO EACH SITUATION AND MUST TAKE ACCOUNT, FOR EXAMPLE, OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REGIONS, THE PRODUCTS AND THE RADIONUCLIDES CONCERNED;WHEREAS THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES CONCERNED HAVE NOT DELIVERED AN OPINION WITHIN THE TIME LIMIT SET BY THEIR CHAIRMEN,. THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IS HEREBY ADDED TO ARTICLE 3 OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 3154/85 :""NO COMPENSATORY AMOUNT SHALL BE GRANTED IF THE PRODUCTS DISPLAY RADIOACTIVITY IN EXCESS OF THE MAXIMUM LEVELS PERMITTED UNDER COMMUNITY REGULATIONS . THE LEVELS APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS OF COMMUNITY ORIGIN CONTAMINATED AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT AT THE CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR POWER-STATION SHALL, IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR ORIGINS, BE THOSE FIXED IN ARTICLE 3 OF COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 3955/87 (*). THE LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION OF THE PRODUCT SHALL BE MONITORED IF THE SITUATION SO REQUIRES AND DURING THE PERIOD NECESSARY ONLY . WHERE NECESSARY, THE DURATION AND SCOPE OF THE CONTROLS SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURE LAID DOWN IN ARTICLE 26 OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 2727/75, OR, AS THE CASE MAY BE, IN THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF THE OTHER REGULATIONS ON THE COMMON ORGANIZATION OF THE MARKETS IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS .(*) OJ NO L 371, 30 . 12 . 1987, P . 14 .' THE FOLLOWING SUBPARAGRAPH IS HEREBY ADDED TO ARTICLE 5 ( 3 ) OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 548/86 :""NO ACCESSION COMPENSATORY AMOUNT SHALL BE GRANTED IF THE PRODUCTS DISPLAY RADIOACTIVITY IN EXCESS OF THE MAXIMUM LEVELS PERMITTED UNDER COMMUNITY REGULATIONS . THE LEVELS APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS OF COMMUNITY ORIGIN CONTAMINATED AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT AT THE CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR POWER-STATION SHALL, IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR ORIGINS, BE THOSE FIXED IN ARTICLE 3 OF COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 3955/87 (*). THE LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION OF THE PRODUCT SHALL BE MONITORED IF THE SITUATION SO REQUIRES AND DURING THE PERIOD NECESSARY ONLY . WHERE NECESSARY, THE DURATION AND SCOPE OF THE CONTROLS SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURE LAID DOWN IN ARTICLE 26 OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 2727/75, OR, AS THE CASE MAY BE, IN THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF THE OTHER REGULATIONS ON THE COMMON ORGANIZATION OF THE MARKETS IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS .(*) OJ NO L 371, 30 . 12 . 1987, P . 14 .' THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IS HEREBY ADDED TO ARTICLE 13 OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 3665/87 :""NO REFUNDS SHALL BE GRANTED IF THE PRODUCTS DISPLAY RADIOACTIVITY IN EXCESS OF THE MAXIMUM LEVELS PERMITTED UNDER COMMUNITY REGULATIONS . THE LEVELS APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS OF COMMUNITY ORIGIN CONTAMINATED AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT AT THE CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR POWER-STATION SHALL, IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR ORIGINS, BE THOSE FIXED IN ARTICLE 3 OF COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 3955/87 (*). THE LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION OF THE PRODUCT SHALL BE MONITORED IF THE SITUATION SO REQUIRES AND DURING THE PERIOD NECESSARY ONLY . WHERE NECESSARY, THE DURATION AND SCOPE OF THE CONTROLS SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURE LAID DOWN IN ARTICLE 26 OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 2727/75, OR, AS THE CASE MAY BE, IN THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF THE OTHER REGULATIONS ON THE COMMON ORGANIZATION OF THE MARKETS IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS .(*) OJ NO L 371, 30 . 12 . 1987, P . 14 .' THIS REGULATION SHALL ENTER INTO FORCE ON THE DAY OF ITS PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES .THIS REGULATION SHALL BE BINDING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND DIRECTLY APPLICABLE IN ALL MEMBER STATES .. DONE AT BRUSSELS, 9 NOVEMBER 1988 .FOR THE COMMISSIONFRANS ANDRIESSENVICE-PRESIDENT( 1 ) OJ NO L 164, 24 . 6 . 1985, P . 6 .( 2 ) OJ NO L 182, 3 . 7 . 1987, P . 1 .( 3 ) OJ NO L 53, 1 . 3 . 1986, P . 25 .( 4 ) OJ NO L 281, 1 . 11 . 1975, P . 1 .( 5 ) OJ NO L 197, 26 . 7 . 1988, P . 16 .( 6 ) OJ NO L 371, 30 . 12 . 1987, P . 11 .( 7 ) OJ NO L 146, 31 . 5 . 1986, P . 88 .( 8 ) OJ NO L 58, 28 . 2 . 1987, P . 10 .( 9 ) OJ NO L 371, 30 . 12 . 1987, P . 14 .( 10 ) OJ NO L 310, 21 . 11 . 1985, P . 9 .( 11 ) OJ NO L 35, 9 . 2 . 1988, P . 15 .( 12 ) OJ NO L 55, 27 . 2 . 1986, P . 52 .( 13 ) OJ NO L 195, 16 . 7 . 1987, P . 11 .( 14 ) OJ NO L 351, 14 . 12 . 1987, P . 1 .
",monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;agricultural product;farm product;irradiated product;ionised food;irradiated food;irradiated foodstuff;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;nuclear accident;nuclear damage;nuclear risk;radioactive accident;radioactive risk,22
2558,"Commission Directive 1999/26/EC of 20 April 1999 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 93/94/EEC relating to the space for mounting the rear registration plate of two or three-wheel motor vehicles (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/61/EEC of 30 June 1992 relating to the type-approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles(1), as amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 16 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 93/94/EEC of 29 October 1993 relating to the space for mounting the rear registration plate of two or three-wheel motor vehicles(2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,(1) Whereas Directive 93/94/EEC is one of the separate Directives of the Community type-approval procedure introduced by Directive 92/61/EEC; whereas the provisions of Directive 92/61/EEC relating to vehicle systems, components and technical units therefore apply to that Directive;(2) Whereas developments in technology now permit an adaptation of Council Directive 93/94/EEC to technical progress; whereas in order to ensure the proper functioning of the type-approval system as a whole, it is therefore necessary to clarify or complete certain provisions of the Directive concerned;(3) Whereas to this end it is necessary to adapt the provisions relating to the load conditions of vehicles when measuring the inclination and those relating to the dimensions of spaces for mounting the rear registration plate of quadricycles fitted with a body as well as to align Figure 1 on the actual position of vehicles during tests and to better specify certain references in the information document;(4) Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Adaptation to Technical Progress set up by Article 13 of Council Directive 70/156/EEC(3), as last amended by Directive 98/91/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(4),. The Annex to Directive 93/94/EEC is hereby amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. 1. With effect from 1 January 2000, Member States shall not, on grounds relating to the space for mounting the rear registration plate:- refuse, in respect of a type of two or three-wheel vehicle, to grant EC type-approval,- prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of two or three-wheel motor vehicles,if the space for mounting the rear registration plate complies with the requirements of Directive 93/94/EEC as amended by this Directive.2. With effect from 1 July 2000, Member States shall refuse to grant EC type-approval for any type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle on grounds relating to the space for mounting the rear registration plate if the requirements of Directive 93/94/EEC, as amended by this Directive, are not fulfilled. 1. Member States shall adopt and publish, no later than 31 December 1999, the provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.They shall apply those provisions from 1 January 2000.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of national law that they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 April 1999.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 225, 10.8.1992, p. 72.(2) OJ L 311, 14.12.1993, p. 83.(3) OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1.(4) OJ L 11, 16.1.1999, p. 25.ANNEX1. Item 1.1 is replaced by the following: ""1.1. Mopeds and light quadricycles without a body"".2. Item 1.2 is replaced by the following: ""1.2. Motorcycles, tricycles up to a maximum power of 15 kW and quadricycles, other than light quadricycles, without a body"".3. Item 1.3 is replaced by the following: ""1.3. Tricycles with a maximum power exceeding 15 kW, light quadricycles fitted with a body and quadricycles other than light quadricycles fitted with a body"".4. Item 3.1.2 is replaced by the following: ""3.1.2. may be inclined from the vertical by not more than 30°, with the vehicle unladen, when the backing plate for the registration number faces upwards;"".5. Item 3.1.3 is replaced by the following: ""3.1.3. may be inclined by not more than 15° from the vertical, with the vehicle unladen, when the backing plate for the registration number faces downwards;"".6. Item 4.1 is replaced by the following: ""4.1. No point on the space for mounting the registration plate may be more than 1,5 m above the ground when the vehicle is unladen"".7. Item 5.1 is replaced by the following: ""5.1. No point on the space for mounting the registration plate shall be less than 0,20 m above the ground or less than the radius of the wheel above the ground if that is less than 0,20 m, when the vehicle is unladen"".8. Figure 1 is replaced by the following:""Figure 1>PIC FILE= ""L_1999118EN.003402.EPS"">Angle of geometric visibility (dihedral with horizontal edge)""9. Appendix 1 is replaced by the following:""Appendix 1Information document in respect of the space for mounting the rear registration plate of a type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle(to be attached to the application for component type-approval where this is submitted separately from the application for vehicle type-approval)Order No (assigned by the applicant):The application for component type-approval in respect of the space for mounting the rear registration plate of a type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle must contain the information set out in Annex II to Council Directive 92/61/EEC, Part A, sections:- 0.1,- 0.2,- 0.4 to 0.6,- 2.2,- 2.2.1,- 9.6,- 9.6.1"".
",vehicle registration;number plate;registration plate;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;two-wheeled vehicle;bicycle;cycle;lightweight motorcycle;motorbike;motorcycle;scooter;motor vehicle;technical standard;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress,22
29707,"2005/914/EC: Council Decision of  21 November 2005  on the conclusion of a Protocol amending the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, on a tariff quota for the imports of sugar and sugar products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia into the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133, in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) On 28 February 2005 the Council authorised the Commission to enter into negotiations with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to amend the preferential arrangements as regards imports of sugar and sugar products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia into the Community under the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part (1) (hereinafter referred to as the SAA).(2) These negotiations have been successfully concluded and the Protocol amending the SAA should be concluded by the Community.(3) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Protocol should be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the same procedure as that provided for as regards the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (2),. The Protocol amending the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, on a tariff quota for the imports of sugar and sugar products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia into the Community is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Protocol in order to bind the Community. The Commission shall adopt the detailed rules for implementing the Protocol in accordance with the procedure as laid down in Article 42 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001.. Done at Brussels, 21 November 2005.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. STRAW(1)  OJ L 84, 20.3.2004, p. 13.(2)  OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 39/2004 (OJ L 6, 10.1.2004, p. 16).20.12.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 333/45PROTOCOLamending the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, on a tariff quota for the imports of sugar and sugar products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia into the CommunityTHE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY,hereinafter referred to as ‘the Community’,of the one part, andTHE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA,of the other part,Whereas:(1) The Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, (hereinafter referred to as the ‘SAA’) was signed in Luxembourg on 9 April 2001 and entered into force on 1 April 2004.(2) Negotiations have taken place to alter the preferential arrangements in the SAA with regard to imports of sugar and sugar products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia into the Community.(3) Appropriate amendments to the SAA should be adopted,HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The SAA is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 27 shall be amended as follows:(a) the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:(b) the following subparagraph shall be added to paragraph 2:2. In the table in Annex I to Protocol 3, the references to products falling under heading 1702 of the Combined Nomenclature shall be deleted.Article 2This Protocol shall form an integral part of the SAA.Article 3This Protocol shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the date of signature.Article 4This Protocol shall be drawn up in duplicate in each of the official languages of the contracting parties, each of these texts being equally authentic.Done at Brussels, 21 November 2005.For the European CommunityFor the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia20.12.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 333/46AGREEMENT IN THE FORM OF AN EXCHANGE OF LETTERSbetween the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, on a tariff quota for the imports of sugar and sugar products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia into the CommunityBrussels, 13 December 2005H. E. Mr Sasko STEFKOVAmbassadorHead of the Mission of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the European UnionDear Sir,I have the honour to propose that, if it is acceptable to your Government, this letter and your confirmation shall together take the place of signature of the Protocol amending the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, on a tariff quota for the imports of sugar products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia into the Community.The text of the aforementioned Protocol, herewith annexed, has been approved by Decision of the Council of the European Union on 21 November 2005. In accordance with its Article 3 this Protocol shall therefore enter into force on the first day of the month following the date on which the Council receives your letter of confirmation.Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.For the European CommunityBrussels, 13 December 2005Dear Sirs,I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter regarding the signature of the Protocol amending the Stabilization and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States and the Republic of Macedonia on a tariff quota for the import of sugar and sugar products originating in the Republic of Macedonia into the Community.I confirm the acceptance of my Government that this letter and your letter shall together take place of the signature of the Protocol.We note that the Protocol has been approved by Decision of the Council of the European Union on 21 November 2005 and that in accordance with its Article 3 this Protocol shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the date on which the Council receives our letter of confirmation.However, I declare that the Republic of Macedonia does not accept the denomination used for my country in the abovementioned Protocol, having in view that the constitutional name of my country is the Republic of Macedonia.Please accept, Sirs, the assurances of my highest consideration.Ambassador,Saško StefkovBrussels, 13 December 2005H. E. Mr Sasko STEFKOVAmbassadorHead of the Mission of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the European UnionAv. Louise 209 A1050 — BRUSSELSDear Sir,I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date.The European Union notes that the Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, which takes the place of signature of the Agreement between the European Union and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the Protocol amending the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, on a tariff quota for the imports of sugar and sugar products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia into the Community, has been accomplished and that this cannot be interpreted as acceptance or recognition by the European Union in whatever form or content of a denomination other than the ‘former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’.Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.For the European Community
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;sugar product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;protocol to an agreement;association agreement (EU);EC association agreement;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar;Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;FYROM;Macedonia-Skopje;The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;ex-Yugoslav republic,22
20624,"2001/15/EC: Commission Decision of 27 December 2000 pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 3286/94 to suspend the examination procedure concerning obstacles to trade in cosmetics in the Republic of Korea (notified under document number C(2000) 4128). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3286/94 of 22 December 1994 laying down Community procedures in the field of the common commercial policy in order to ensure the exercise of the Community's rights under international trade rules, in particular those established under the auspices of the World Trade Organisation(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 356/95(2), and in particular Articles 11 and 14 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND(1) On 2 April 1998, Colipa, the Liaison Committee of the European Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association, lodged a complaint under Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3286/94 (hereinafter ""the Regulation"") on behalf of those of its members which export to Korea or wish to do so.(2) The complainant alleged that Community sales of cosmetic products in the Republic of Korea were hindered by three obstacles to trade within the meaning of Article 2(1) of the Regulation, i.e. ""a practice adopted or maintained by a third country and in respect of which international trade rules establish a right of action"". The alleged obstacles to trade were:(i) Conformity assessment procedure: testing on imported cosmetics carried out by the Korean administration, in Korea, often requiring a period of three months in order to complete the different stages of the procedure;(ii) Administrative tracking of products: obligation for importers to keep, for three years, registers containing customs, commercial and quality-related information on all cosmetic products that they import. In addition, importers also required to send an annual report to the Korean Cosmetics Industry Association (KCIA) containing sensitive commercial information;(iii) Authorisation procedure for advertisements: allegedly leading to discrimination.(3) The complainant alleged that the conformity assessment procedure and the administrative tracking requirements were burdensome and unnecessary and that the procedures for testing imposed on imported goods differed from those for domestic products and were therefore discriminatory. The complainant also alleged that the flexible interpretation of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law with regard to advertising led to discrimination against imported products. The complainant therefore asserted that the Korean practices mentioned above contravened Articles 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 of the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade and Article III(4) of GATT 1994.(4) The complainant also claimed that its members were suffering adverse trade effects within the meaning of Article 2(4) of the Regulation and that they were in danger of being more adversely affected in the near future. The complainant claimed that additional costs were incurred due to the rigorous conditions imposed on imports of cosmetics in Korea, those costs being in the order of 1,5 % of net sales of products imported into Korea. Those additional costs arose from an excessive workload for its administrative and technical staff, the supplementary costs involved in the tests themselves and the handling and warehousing of the stocks during tests. In addition, the complainant asserted that the discrimination affecting advertising for imported products made it more difficult for them to increase their market share to help compensate for the additional costs incurred by the conformity assessment procedure and excessive administrative requirements.(5) The Commission decided therefore, after consultation of the Advisory Committee established by the Regulation, that there was sufficient evidence to justify initiating an examination procedure for the purpose of considering the legal and factual issues involved. Consequently, an examination procedure was initiated on 19 May 1998(3).B. THE FINDINGS OF THE EXAMINATION PROCEDURE(6) During the examination procedure, which focused on the Korean market, Commission officials met with importers in Korea, the Korean association of cosmetics manufacturers and the Korean authorities. In addition, the Commission officials met with manufacturers in the Community and scientific experts from Colipa to discuss the testing of products and the legislation governing the production and marketing of cosmetics in the Community.(7) The examination procedure found that the conformity assessment procedure was both discriminatory and more burdensome than necessary and was thus a violation of Articles 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 of the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade. The examination procedure also found that the compulsory documentation requirement, which created an unnecessary duplication of administrative work for importers, was contrary to Article 5.1.2 of the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade. The examination procedure found that the legislation governing the advertising regime for cosmetics was not discriminatory.C. REACTION OF THE KOREAN GOVERNMENT TO THE INITIATION OF THE TBR EXAMINATION PROCEDURE(8) The Korean authorities were cooperative and provided the information requested by the Commission.(9) The Korean authorities also indicated a willingness to join the Commission in seeking a negotiated agreement that would lead to a solution to the problems encountered by imported cosmetics and, for this purpose, to discuss changes in the Korean legal regime affecting cosmetics.D. OUTCOME OF THE EXAMINATION PROCEDURE(10) Following a series of discussions, the Commission and the Korean authorities reached an agreement whereby the Korean legislation on cosmetics would be amended in regard to the testing of cosmetic products imported into the Republic of Korea. That agreement was confirmed by an Exchange of Letters between the European Commission and the Mission of the Republic of Korea to the European Union. The agreement stated that cosmetics manufactured by producers whose premises had been approved by the competent Korean authorities as being of an equivalent or higher standard than that specified by Korean Good Manufacturing Practice would be exempted from testing at the moment of import. This does not apply to the first import of a product but to all subsequent imports.(11) In accordance with the agreement Korea introduced an amendment to its legislation which entered into force on 24 January 2000. Furthermore, Korean officials carried out on-site inspections at the premises of various Community producers and granted the required approvals in February and July 2000. Finally, on 1 July 2000 Korea enacted a law on cosmetics regulating issues relating to the manufacture, importation and sale of ""cosmetics"" and ""cosmeceuticals"" (a special category of cosmetics for sun and anti-wrinkle protection). The new Cosmetics Law is to be implemented through enforcement regulations, notably, Ministry of Health and Welfare (MHW) Notice No 163 which entered into force on 19 July 2000.E. RECOMMENDATION(12) The Commission services are of the opinion that the agreement reached between the Commission and the Korean authorities has been implemented in its major elements. The Commission services wish to monitor the enforcement guidelines, introduced during 2000, and their implementation in order to be satisfied that their provisions do not contradict any aspect of the agreement. The examination procedure concerning measures imposed by the Republic of Korea affecting the import, distribution and advertising of cosmetics, perfume and toiletries products should be suspended for a period of six months to enable such examination to take place. At the end of that period the Commission services will report to Member States their conclusions on the enforcement guidelines and their compatibility with the agreement. At that time, if all interested parties are satisfied that no concerns remain, the TBR examination procedure will be terminated,. The examination procedure concerning measures imposed by the Republic of Korea affecting the import, distribution and advertising of cosmetics, perfume and toiletries products initiated on 19 May 1998 is hereby suspended.. Done at Brussels, 27 December 2000.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 349, 31.12.1994, p. 71.(2) OJ L 41, 23.2.1995, p. 3.(3) OJ C 154, 19.5.1998, p. 12.
",international trade;world trade;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);South Korea;Republic of Korea;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;cosmetic product;beauty product;cosmetic;perfume;soap;toilet preparation;World Trade Organisation;WTO;World Trade Organization,22
22660,"2002/173/EC: Commission Decision of 25 February 2002 prolonging the period of validity of Decision 1999/427/EC establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to detergents for dishwashers (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 463). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 on a revised Community eco-label award scheme(1), and in particular Articles 4 and 6 thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides for the award of an eco-label to a product possessing characteristics which enable it to contribute significantly to improvements in relation to key environmental aspects.(2) According to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000, specific eco-label criteria should be established according to product groups, and a review of the eco-label criteria as well as of the assessment and verification requirements related to the criteria should take place in due time before the end of the period of validity of the criteria specified for each product group, resulting in a proposal for prolongation, withdrawal or revision.(3) By Decision 1999/427/EC(2) the Commission established ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to detergents for dishwashers, which, according to Article 3 thereof, expire on 31 May 2002.(4) Following the review, it is considered appropriate to prolong the period of validity of the definition of the product group and the ecological criteria, unchanged, for a period of eighteen months, in particular to allow those companies that have been awarded the eco-label to continue using the eco-label at least until the revision of Decision 1999/427/EC is completed.(5) The period of validity set out in Article 3 of Decision 1999/427/EC should therefore be extended.(6) The measures set out in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the committee set up under Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000,. The period of validity set out in Article 3 of Decision 1999/427/EC for the product group definition and the criteria of the product group bearing the administrative code number 15 is prolonged until 30 November 2003. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 February 2002.For the CommissionMargot WallströmMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 237, 21.9.2000, p. 1.(2) OJ L 167, 2.7.1999, p. 38.
",consumer information;consumer education;polishing and scouring preparations;cleaning product;detergent;product quality;quality criterion;household electrical appliance;dish-washing machine;domestic appliances;domestic electrical device;electrical heating appliances;freezer;hoover;household appliances;refrigerator;vacuum-cleaner;washing machine;eco-label;environment-friendly label;ecology;environmental science,22
39508,"Commission Directive 2011/22/EU of 3 March 2011 amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC to include bispyribac as active substance  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC Italy received on 26 February 2002 an application from Bayer CropScience for the inclusion of the active substance bispyribac (also called bispyribac sodium, according to the form in which the active substance is contained in the representative formulation on which the dossier is based) in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Commission Decision 2003/305/EC (2) confirmed that the dossier was ‘complete’ in the sense that it could be considered as satisfying, in principle, the data and information requirements of Annexes II and III to Directive 91/414/EEC.(2) For that active substance, the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed, in accordance with the provisions of Article 6(2) and (4) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the uses proposed by the applicant. The designated rapporteur Member State submitted a draft assessment report on 1 August 2003.(3) The draft assessment report was peer reviewed by the Member States and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in the format of the EFSA conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance bispyribac on 12 July 2010 (3). This report was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and was finalised on 28 January 2011 in the format of the Commission review report for bispyribac.(4) It has appeared from the various examinations made that plant protection products containing bispyribac may be expected to satisfy, in general, the requirements laid down in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) and Article 5(3) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular with regard to the uses which were examined and detailed in the Commission review report. It is therefore appropriate to include bispyribac in Annex I to that Directive, in order to ensure that in all Member States the authorisations of plant protection products containing this active substance may be granted in accordance with the provisions of that Directive.(5) Without prejudice to that conclusion, it is appropriate to obtain confirmatory information on certain specific points. Article 6(1) of Directive 91/414/EEC provides that the inclusion of a substance in Annex I may be subject to conditions. Therefore, it is appropriate to require that the applicant submit further information to confirm the risk assessment on the potential for groundwater contamination by metabolites M03 (4), M04 (5) and M10 (6).(6) Without prejudice to the obligations defined by Directive 91/414/EEC as a consequence of including an active substance in Annex I, Member States should be allowed a period of 6 months after inclusion to review existing provisional authorisations of plant protection products containing bispyribac to ensure that the requirements laid down by Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular in its Article 13 and the relevant conditions set out in Annex I, are satisfied. Member States should transform existing provisional authorisations into full authorisations, amend them or withdraw them in accordance with the provisions of Directive 91/414/EEC. By derogation from the above deadline, a longer period should be provided for the submission and assessment of the complete Annex III dossier of each plant protection product for each intended use in accordance with the uniform principles laid down in Directive 91/414/EEC.(7) It is therefore appropriate to amend Directive 91/414/EEC accordingly.(8) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. Member States shall adopt and publish by 31 January 2012 at the latest the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 February 2012.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. 1.   Member States shall in accordance with Directive 91/414/EEC, where necessary, amend or withdraw existing authorisations for plant protection products containing bispyribac as active substance by 31 January 2012. By that date, they shall in particular verify that the conditions in Annex I to that Directive relating to bispyribac are met, with the exception of those identified in part B of the entry concerning the active substance, and that the holder of the authorisation has, or has access to, a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive in accordance with the conditions of Article 13(2) of that Directive.2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, for each authorised plant protection product containing bispyribac as either the only active substance or as one of several active substances all of which were listed in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC by 31 July 2011 at the latest, Member States shall re-evaluate the product in accordance with the uniform principles provided for in Annex VI to Directive 91/414/EEC, on the basis of a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex III to that Directive and taking into account part B of the entry in Annex I to that Directive concerning bispyribac. On the basis of that evaluation, they shall determine whether the product satisfies the conditions set out in Article 4(1)(b), (c), (d) and (e) of Directive 91/414/EEC.Following that determination Member States shall:(a) in the case of a product containing bispyribac as the only active substance, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 31 January 2013 at the latest; or(b) in the case of a product containing bispyribac as one of several active substances, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 31 January 2013 or by the date fixed for such an amendment or withdrawal in the respective Directive or Directives which added the relevant substance or substances to Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, whichever is the latest. This Directive shall enter into force on 1 August 2011. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 March 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 112, 6.5.2003, p. 10.(3)  EFSA Journal (2010) 8(1):1692, Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance bispyribac (unless otherwise stated all data evaluated refer to the variant bispyribac-sodium). doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1692. Available online: www.efsa.europa.eu(4)  2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxypyrimidine(5)  2,4-dihydroxy-6-methoxypyrimidine(6)  sodium 2-hydroxy-6-(4-hydroxy-6-methoxypyrimidin-2-yl)oxybenzoateANNEXIn Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, the following entry is added at the end of the table:No Common Name, Identification Numbers IUPAC Name Purity (1) Entry into force Expiration of inclusion Specific provisions‘329 Bispyribac 2,6-bis(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yloxy)benzoic acid ≥ 930 g/kg (referred to as bispyribac-sodium) 1 August 2011 31 July 2021 PART A(1)  Further details on identity and specification of active substances are provided in the review report.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;pharmaceutical legislation;control of medicines;pharmaceutical regulations;plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;health risk;danger of sickness;public health;health of the population;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,22
38671,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 758/2010 of 24 August 2010 amending the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin, as regards the substance valnemulin  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 laying down Community procedures for the establishment of residue limits of pharmacologically active substances in foodstuffs of animal origin, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 and amending Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and the Council (1), and in particular Article 14 in conjunction with Article 17 thereof,Having regard to the opinion of the European Medicines Agency formulated by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use,Whereas:(1) The maximum residue limit for pharmacologically active substances intended for use in the European Union in veterinary medicinal products for food-producing animals or in biocidal products used in animal husbandry should be established in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 470/2009.(2) Pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin are set out in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 of 22 December 2009 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin (2).(3) Valnemulin is currently included in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 as an allowed substance for porcine, applicable to muscle, liver and kidney.(4) An application for the extension of the existing entry for valnemulin to include rabbits has been submitted to the European Medicines Agency.(5) The Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use has recommended the extension of that entry to cover rabbits, applicable to muscle, liver and kidney.(6) The entry for valnemulin in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 should therefore be amended to include rabbits.(7) It is appropriate to provide for a reasonable period of time for the stakeholders concerned to take measures that may be required to comply with the newly set MRL.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Veterinary Medicinal Products,. The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 24 October 2010.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 August 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 152, 16.6.2009, p. 11.(2)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2010, p. 1.ANNEXThe entry Valnemulin in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 shall be replaced by the following:Pharmacologically active Substance Marker residue Animal species MRL Target tissues Other provisions (according to Article 14(7) of Regulation (EC) No 470/2009) Therapeutic classification‘Valnemulin Valnemulin Porcine, rabbit 50 μg/kg Muscle NO ENTRY Anti-infectious agents/Antibiotics’500 μg/kg Liver100 μg/kg Kidney
",human nutrition;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;consumer protection;consumer policy action plan;consumerism;consumers' rights;European Medicines Agency;EMA;European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products;veterinary drug;veterinary medicines;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,22
43709,"Commission Delegated Directive 2014/9/EU of 18 October 2013 amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, the Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead and cadmium in metallic bonds creating superconducting magnetic circuits in MRI, SQUID, NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) or FTMS (Fourier Transform Mass Spectrometer) detectors  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (1), and in particular Article 5(1)(a) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 2011/65/EU prohibits the use of lead and of cadmium in electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market.(2) The existing exemption No 12 only covers MRI and SQUID detectors but an exemption is needed also for sub-category 9 industrial applications.(3) The substitution or elimination of lead and cadmium is currently not possible in MRI, SQUID, NMR and FTMS detectors.(4) Time is required for reliability testing and qualification of alternative solutions.(5) Directive 2011/65/EU should therefore be amended accordingly,. Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by the last day of the sixth month after entry into force at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 October 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 174, 1.7.2011, p. 88.ANNEXIn Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU point 12 is replaced by the following:‘12. Lead and cadmium in metallic bonds creating superconducting magnetic circuits in MRI, SQUID, NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) or FTMS (Fourier Transform Mass Spectrometer) detectors. Expires on 30 June 2021.’
",lead;cadmium;electro-magnetic equipment;electro-magnet;magnetic device;electronic component;electronic tube;integrated circuit;microchip;microprocessor;semi-conductor;transistor;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,22
21524,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1179/2001 of 15 June 2001 fixing the maximum aid for concentrated butter for the 249th special invitation to tender opened under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 429/90. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of  21 December 1994  on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables(1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto.(2) In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,. The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on  26 June 2004 .This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels,  25 June 2004 .For the CommissionJ. M.  Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1947/2002 (OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 17).ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of  25 June 2004  establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
",award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;intervention agency;butter;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
41851,"2013/78/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 8 February 2013 on the approval by the Commission of sampling plans, control plans and common control programmes for the weighing of fisheries products in accordance with Articles 60 and 61 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (notified under document C(2013) 613). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (1), and in particular Article 60(1) and (3) and Article 61 thereof,Having regard to the submission of sampling plans, control plans and common control programmes by Member States,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 60(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, a Member State is to ensure that all fisheries products are weighed on landing, prior to the fisheries products being held in storage, transported or sold, on systems approved by the control authorities, unless that Member State has adopted a sampling plan approved by the Commission. Such sampling plan must be in accordance with the risk-based methodology set out in Article 76(1) of and Annex XIX to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011 (2).(2) Pursuant to Article 60(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, a Member State may permit fisheries products to be weighed on board the fishing vessel by way of derogation from the general weighing obligation established in Article 60(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, provided that Member State has adopted a sampling plan approved by the Commission, as referred to in Article 60(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. Such sampling plan must comply with the risk-based methodology set out in Article 76(1) of and Annex XX to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011.(3) Pursuant to Article 61(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, a Member State may permit fisheries products to be weighed after transport from the place of landing if they are transported to a destination on the territory of the Member State concerned, provided that Member State has adopted a control plan approved by the Commission. Such plan must comply with the risk-based methodology set out in Article 77(1) of and Annex XXI to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011.(4) Pursuant to Article 61(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, the control authorities of the Member State in which the fisheries products are landed may permit the transport before weighing of those products to registered buyers, registered auctions or other bodies of persons which are responsible for the first marketing of fisheries products in another Member State, provided the Member States concerned have adopted a common control programme approved by the Commission, as referred to in Article 94 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. Such programme must comply with the risk-based methodology set out in Article 77(3) of and Annex XXII to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011.(5) The Commission approved, by Implementing Decision 2012/474/EU (3), a first group of sampling plans adopted by Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Finland and the United Kingdom and of control plans adopted by Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Poland, Finland and the United Kingdom.(6) Since the adoption of Implementing Decision 2012/474/EU, sampling plans have been submitted by Bulgaria, Latvia, Slovenia and by Sweden, respectively on 5 October 2012, 5 April 2012, 14 June 2012 and 20 April 2012, a control plan has been submitted to the Commission by France on 14 September 2012 and a common control programme has been submitted by France and Ireland on 14 September 2012. The Netherlands have submitted a new sampling plan on 27 September 2012 to replace the plan approved by Implementing Decision 2012/474/EU. Those sampling plans, that control plan and that common control programme are in line with the relevant risk-based methodologies. They should therefore be approved.(7) The Commission should be in a position to revoke the approval if it appears that the Member State concerned does not apply or not fully apply the sampling plans, the control plan or the common control programme.(8) The Commission will monitor the application of the sampling plans, the control plan and common control programme both with respect to their effective operation as well as to their regular review by the Member State concerned. For that reason Member States should report to the Commission on the application of these plans. If it appears that such a plan or programme does not ensure adequate weighing, the Member State concerned should submit a revised plan or programme to the Commission for approval,. Approval1.   The sampling plans submitted respectively on 5 October 2012, 5 April 2012 and 20 April 2012 by Bulgaria, Latvia and Sweden for the purposes of Article 60(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 are approved.2.   The sampling plan submitted on 27 September 2012 by the Netherlands for the weighing of fisheries products on board the fishing vessel, as referred to in Article 60(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, is approved. That sampling plan shall replace the sampling plan submitted by the Netherlands on 18 January 2012 and approved by Implementing Decision 2012/474/EU.3.   The sampling plans submitted respectively on 14 June 2012 and 20 April 2012 by Slovenia and Sweden for the weighing of fisheries products on board the fishing vessel, as referred to in Article 60(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, are approved.4.   The control plan submitted on 14 September 2012 by France for the weighing of fisheries products after transport to a destination on the territory of that Member State, as referred to in Article 61(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, is approved.5.   The common control programme submitted on 14 September 2012 by France and Ireland for the weighing of fisheries products after transport to a destination to another Member State, as referred to in Article 61(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, is approved. RevocationThe Commission may revoke the approval referred to in Article 1 if it appears that the Member State concerned does not apply or not fully apply its sampling plan, control plan or common control programme. ReportThe Member States referred to in Article 1 shall transmit to the Commission, before 1 April 2014, a report on the application of the sampling plans, the control plan and the common control programme referred to in that Article. AddresseesThis Decision is addressed to the Republic of Bulgaria, Ireland, the French Republic, the Republic of Latvia, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Slovenia and the Kingdom of Sweden.. Done at Brussels, 8 February 2013.For the CommissionMaria DAMANAKIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 112, 30.4.2011, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 218, 15.8.2012, p. 17.
",France;French Republic;Ireland;Eire;Southern Ireland;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;sea fishing;fishery product;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries;total catch;Latvia;Republic of Latvia;Slovenia;Republic of Slovenia;sampling,22
8454,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2030/90 of 17 July 1990 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 as regards physical checks carried out at the time of export of agricultural products attracting refunds or other amounts. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 of 12 February 1990 on the monitoring carried out at the time of export of agricultural products receiving refunds or other amounts (1), and in particular Articles 6 and 7 (1) thereof,Whereas, having regard to the importance of agricultural refunds within the Community budget and the shortcoming detected as regards physical checks on products for which refunds of other amounts are granted at the time of export, Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 establishes Community framework arrangements designed to increase the number of physical checks in order to ensure that the operations in question have actually been carried out and executed properly; whereas, however, those minimum requirements established at Community level do not affect the responsability of the national authorities for carrying out physical checks on the agriculturel products concerned so as to avoid undue payments as far as possible by taking into account all the concrete circumstances of the export operations, and in particular the quantities of products and the level of the refund involved, the risk of fraud attaching thereto and the reliability of the exporter;Whereas the detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 should include transitional measures concerning in particular the minimum rate of 5 % of export declarations which should in principle be subjected to physical checks; whereas, in view of the difficulties of some Member States in achieving this rate, there should be a transitional period up to the end of 1991 during which the above-mentioned minimum rate is to be attained progressively;Whereas, in these circumstances, those detailed rules should be confined to the specifications strictly necessary for the Community system to be applied rapidly, subject to subsequent additions in the light of experience gained, in particular as regards the quality aspects of the physical checks in question and the fixing of higher scrutiny rates provided for in the second subparagraph of Article 3 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 for specific cases and periods, on the basis of objective findings of an increased risk or fraud;Whereas, it should be specified at this stage which operations are subject to the monitoring rules in question and which may be exempted, having regard, on the one hand, to the monitoring systems already in existence for such operations and, on the other hand, to the limited quantity of certain exports; whereas, in certain cases, the physical checks carried out prior to export may be taken into account where they appear equivalent and the identity of the products is ensured; whereas in the interests of efficiency and consistency, it is basically a matter of synchronizing the arrangements provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 with the checks already in existence under the following provisions:- Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2200/87 of 8 July 1987 laying down general rules for the mobilization in the Community of products to be supplied as Community food aid (2),- Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2823/87 of 18 September 1987 on the documents to be used for the purpose of implementing Community measures entailing verification of the use and/or destiantion of goods (3),- Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 of 27 November laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1615/90 (5);Whereas it should be stipulated that where an export declaration covers several agricultural products the particulars relating to each product are to be regarded as a separate declaration for the purposes of determining the representative selection referred to in Article 3 (1) and (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 386/90; whereas special provisions must be adopted for goods exported under the simplified procedures referred to in Articles 17, 18 and 19 of Council Directive 81/177/EEC of 24 February 1981 on the harmonization of procedures for the export of Community goods (6), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1854/89 (7);Whereas it may prove necessary to aggregate the data to be used for determining the basis for calculation of the minimum rate of checks to be carried out where one or more customs offices do not archieve, individually, a significant number of export declarations to be taken into consideration;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the relevant Management Committees,. 1. This Regulation lays down rules for the implementation of the physical checks referred to in Article 2 (a) of Regulation (EEC) No 386/90.2. The provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 and of this Regulation relating to physical checks:(a) shall apply to exports to third countries and save where paragraph 3 is applied, to similar operations as referred to in Articles 34 and 42 of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 in respect of which refunds, monetary compensatory amounts or accession compensatory amounts due are applied for, including those in respect of which the negative monetary compensatory amount is equal to or greater than the refund;(b) notwithstanding other Community provisions, shall not apply, however, to exports involving Community aid as referred to in Regulation (EEC) No 2200/87.3. Without prejudice to the control measures referred to in Articles 35 (4) and 42 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87, Member States shall be authorized not to apply the physical checks to the deliveries referred to in Articles 34 and 42 of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 in the case of exporters qualifying for the procedures referred to in Article 35 of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 and where applicable, Articles 17 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 2823/87.4. When calculating the minimum rate of checks to be carried out in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 and the provisions of this Regulation, Member States shall be authorized not to take into account export declarations relating to export operations involving quantities not exceeding 5 000 kg in the case of cereals and rice or quantities not exceeding 500 kg in the case of other products.5. Member States which make use of such authorization as provided for in paragraphs 3 and 4 shall adopt the necessary provisions to prevent deflection and abuses; they shall inform the Commission as soon as possible of measures adopted in this respect. 1. With a view to determining the basis for calculating the percentage for the checks provided for in Article 2 (a) of Regulation (EEC) No 386/90, for the purposes of the first indent of Article 3 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 'customs office' means all offices competent to accept an export declaration for the products in question.2. However, Member States shall be authorized to aggregate in specific cases the data concerning several customs offices where the number of export operations and the quantities involved dealt with by one or each of them does not attain a significant level for a given calendar year, either by product sector or for all product sectors taken together.Member States which make use of such authorization shall inform the Commission thereof as soon as possible and provide it with data on actual exports dealt with by the customs offices concerned.3. Member States shall take the necessary measures so that it may be shown, where appropriate, that the customs offices have carried out the physical checks referred to in Article 3 (1) and (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 386/90. For the purposes of the third indent of Article 3 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 386/90:(a) products covered by the same market organization shall be considered as coming under one product sector;(b) however,- products covered by Council Regulations (EEC) No 2727/75 (1) (cereals) and (EEC) No 1418/76 (2) (rice) shall constitute one product sector;- products exported in the form of processed goods listed in Annexes B and C to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3035/80 (3) shall constitute one product sector. 1. For the purposes of determining the representative selection required under Article 3 (1) (b) of Regulation (EEC) No 386/90:(a) where export declarations relate to several different codes of the refund nomenclature, the particulars for each code shall be deemed to the separate declarations;(b) in the case of the simplified procedures referred to in Articles 17, 18 and 19 of Directive 81/177/EEC, each consignment of goods covered by a separate code of that nomenclature shall be deemed to be a separate export declaration.2. In the case of products without a refund nomenclature code, and in particular those referred to in the second indent of Article 3 (b), paragraph 1 shall apply, the tariff codes of the combined nomenclature of goods being used as a basis. However, the Member States may lay down a more detailed distinction depending on the composition of the goods. 1. The physical checks shall be carried out:(a) during the period between the lodging of the export declaration and authorization to export the goods; and(b) under the conditions laid down in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87.2. However:(a) in the case of authorization as referred to in Article 18 (1) of Directive 81/177/EEC the physical checks shall be carried out in the period between the lodging of the commercial and administrative documents referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article and the authorization to export, depending on the particulars in the commercial or administrative document accompanying the export declaration;(b) in the case of export operations authorized pursuant to Article 19 (1) of Directive 81/177/EEC the physical checks shall be carried out before the authorization to export is granted on the basis of the particulars contained in the records referred to in paragraph 4 of that Article or, where applicable, in the formalities referred to in paragraph 7 of that Article.3. In the case of the simplified procedure referred to in Article 19 (3) of Directive 81/177/EEC the physical checks shall be carried out after the particulars of the goods have been entered in the records or by a similar formality.When authorization to make use of the procedure provided for in the first subparagraph is granted, the competent authorities shall lay down the detailed rules required for carrying out such physical checks. 1. In cases where the refund is paid in advance in accordance with Articles 24 to 29 of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87, the physical checks carried out at the time of or during storage and, where appropriate, at the time of processing may be taken into account for calculating the minimum rate of checks referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 provided the following conditions are fulfilled:(a) the physical checks carried out prior to the completion of the customs export formalities meet the same criteria of intensity as those to be carried out normally during the periods referred to in Article 5, and.(b) the products and goods which have been the subject of previous physical checks are identical to those which are the subject of the export declaration.2. In the case of analyses and other physical checks carried out prior to the completion of the customs export formalities under Community or national provisions governing the customs arrangements in question or manufacturing processes which the products and goods have undergone, paragraph 1 shall apply mutatis mutandis as regards calculation of the minimum rate of physical checks. 1. The 5 % scrutiny rate referred to in Article 3 (1) (b) of Regulation (EEC) No 386/90:(a) shall not apply for the period from the entry into force of Regulation (EEC) No 386/90 until 30 September 1990;(b) shall be reduced to 3 % for the rest of 1990 and to 4 % in 1991.2. The reduced rates referred to in paragraph 1 (b) shall apply to all sectors taken together for each customs office, or for all the customs offices in one region where Article 2 (2) is applied. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 October 1990.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 July 1990.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 42, 16. 2. 1990, p. 6.(2) OJ No L 204, 25. 7. 1987, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 270, 23. 9. 1987, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 351, 14. 12. 1987, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 152, 16. 6. 1990, p. 33.(6) OJ No L 83, 30. 3. 1981, p. 40.(7) OJ No L 186, 30. 6. 1989, p. 1.(1) OJ No L 281, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 166, 25. 6. 1976, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 323, 29. 11. 1980, p. 27.
",customs formalities;customs clearance;customs declaration;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;agricultural product;farm product;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;export monitoring;monitoring of exports,22
36655,"2009/774/EC: Commission Decision of 21 October 2009 amending Decision 2007/716/EC as regards certain establishments in the meat and milk sectors in Bulgaria (notified under document C(2009) 7929) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 42 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2007/716/EC (2) lays down transitional measures for structural requirements of certain establishments in the meat and milk sectors in Bulgaria provided for in Regulations (EC) No 852/2004 and (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council. As long as those establishments are in transition, products originating from them are only to be placed on the domestic market or used for further processing in Bulgarian establishments in transition.(2) According to an official declaration from the Bulgarian competent authority, certain establishments in the meat and milk sectors have ceased their activities or have completed their upgrading process and are now in full compliance with Community legislation. Those establishments should therefore be deleted from the list of establishments in transition.(3) The Annex to Decision 2007/716/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 2007/716/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 October 2009.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.(2)  OJ L 289, 7.11.2007, p. 14.ANNEXThe Annex to Decision 2007/716/EC is amended as follows:1. The following entries for meat processing establishments are deleted:No Veterinary No Name of establishment Town/Street or village/Regions. Pokrovnikobl. Blagoevgradgr. Burgaszh.k. Miladinovibl.57 vh.Bs. Banevoobl. Burgas11. BG 0201030 ET „GIDA“ gr. Burgas kv. „Lozovo“ ul. „Treti mart“ 15gr. Dolni ChiflikPromishlena zonagr. Dobrichkv. Riltsi63. BG 1901009 ET „LYUBMAKS“ s. Nova Cherna — DZSs. Banevoobl. Burgass. Yarebichnaobl. Varna102. BG 0602001 ET „Toshko Todorov“ s. Kravoder, obsht. Krivodol, obl. Vratsa107. BG 0602008 ET „Toshko Todorov“ s. Kravoder, obsht. Krivodol, obl. Vratsas. Plachi dol,obl. Dobrichgr. Suhodolul. „Trayan Tanev“ 53s. Kranobsht. Kazanlakgr. Varnaul. „Ak. Kurchatov“gr. Varnaul. „Pod igoto“ 42gr. Varnaul. „Layosh Koshut“ 19s. Benkovskiobsht. Varnagr. Dzhebelzh.k „Progres“gr. Pernikkv. „Kalkas“ul. „Zahari Zograf“ 143gr. Trastenikobsht. D. Mitropoliagr. Hisarul. „Ivan Vazov“ 17gr. Rakovskiul. „Vasil Levski“ 40gr. Popovoul. „Gagarin“ 62gr. Varnaul. „8-mi Septemvri“ 12gr. Varnaul. „G. Popov“ 1gr. Plovdivul. „Klokotnitsa“ 31gr. Sliven„Selishteto“gr. SlivenIndustrialna zonagr. Sofiaul. „Oporska reka“ 3gr. Sofiakv. Benkovskiul. „Vele Mitrov“ 17s. Rakitnitsaobsht. St. Zagoragr. Stara Zagoraul. „Industrialna“ 1gr. Haskovokv. „Bolyarovo“ul. „Shipka“ 2gr. Harmanliul. „Hr. Smirnenski“ 102gr. Svilengradul. „Tekstil“gr. Dimitrovgradkv. „Chernokonevo“ ’2. The following entries for milk processing establishments are deleted:No Veterinary No Name of establishment Town/Street or village/Regions. Gorna Grashtitsaobsht. Kyustendilgr. Troyanul. „V.Levski“ 28112. BG 1112024 ET „Paskal-A. Atanasov“ s. Umarevtsi26. BG 1712034 „Makler komers“ EOOD s. Brestovene27. BG 1712042 ET „Madar“ s. Terters. Zhelyo voyvodaobl. Slivens. Konushobl. Haskovskas. Byal izvorobsht. Ardins. Kamenobsht. Strazhitsagr. Lukovit,ul. „Yordan Yovkov“ 13100. 1312005 „Ravnogor“ OOD s. Ravnogorgr. Tsar Kaloyanul. „Sofia“ 41s. YuperIndustrialen kvartal119. 1712012 ET „Veras 90“ s. Yasenovets120. 1712013 ET „Deniz“ s. Ezerchegr. Kermenul. „Hadzhi Dimitar“ 2gr. Slivenul. „Samuilovsko shose“ 17150. 2112015 OOD „Rozhen Milk“ s. Davidkovo, obsht. Banites. Varbinaobsht. Madan158. 2312007 ET „Agropromilk“ gr. Ihtiman, ul. „P.Slaveikov“ 19s. Bratya Daskaloviobsht. Bratya Daskalovigr. HaskovoSev. industr. zonagr.Topolovgradul. „Bulgaria“ 65s. Vranyakobsht. Byala Slatinaobl. Vratsagr. Botevgradul. „St. Panchev“ 25’
",meat processing industry;cutting premises;cutting-up premises;slaughterhouse;processing industry;manufacturing industry;dairy industry;dairy;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria,22
34789,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1377/2007 of 26 November 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2005 imposing certain restrictive measures in respect of the Democratic Republic of Congo. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 60 and 301 thereof,Having regard to Common Position 2007/654/CFSP of 9 October 2007 amending Common Position 2005/440/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of Congo (1),Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 889/2005 (2) imposed restrictive measures in respect of the Democratic Republic of Congo (‘DRC’), in accordance with Common Position 2005/440/CFSP and in line with UN Security Council Resolution 1596 (2005) and subsequent relevant resolutions.(2) By means of Resolution 1771 (2007) of 10 August 2007, the UN Security Council decided, inter alia, that the restrictive measures on technical assistance should not apply to the provision of relevant technical assistance, as notified in advance to the Committee established by paragraph 8 of Resolution 1533 (2004) and agreed to by the Government of the DRC, where such assistance is intended solely for support of units of the army and police of the DRC that are in the process of their integration in the provinces of North and South Kivu and the Ituri district. It is appropriate to amend Regulation (EC) No 889/2005 accordingly.(3) It is also appropriate to align Regulation (EC) No 889/2005 with recent developments in sanctions practice regarding the identification of competent authorities, liability for infringements and jurisdiction,. Regulation (EC) No 889/2005 is amended as follows:1. Article 3 shall be replaced by the following:(a) technical assistance, financing and financial assistance related to arms and related materiel intended solely for the support of and use by the United Nations Organisation Mission in the DRC (“MONUC”);(b) technical assistance, financing and financial assistance related to arms and related materiel intended solely for the support of or use by units of the army and police of the DRC, provided that the said units:(i) have completed the process of their integration, or(ii) operate under the command, respectively, of the “état major intégré” of the Armed Forces or of the National Police of the DRC, or(iii) are in the process of their integration, in the territory of the DRC outside the provinces of North and South Kivu and the Ituri district;(c) technical assistance agreed to by the Government of the DRC and intended solely for support of units of the army and police of the DRC that are in the process of their integration in the provinces of North and South Kivu and the Ituri district, where the provision of such assistance or services has been notified in advance to the Sanctions Committee; and(d) technical assistance, financing and financial assistance related to non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, where the provision of such assistance or services has been notified in advance to the Sanctions Committee.2. the following Article 2a shall be inserted:3. the following Article 6a shall be inserted:4. Article 7 shall be replaced by the following:(a) within the territory of the Community, including its airspace;(b) on board any aircraft or any vessel under the jurisdiction of a Member State;(c) to any person inside or outside the territory of the Community who is a national of a Member State;(d) to any legal person, entity or body which is incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State;(e) to any legal person, entity or body in respect of any business done in whole or in part within the Community.’;5. the Annex shall be replaced by the text given in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 November 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. SILVA(1)  OJ L 264, 10.10.2007, p. 11.(2)  OJ L 152, 15.6.2005, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).ANNEX‘ANNEXWebsites for information on the competent authorities referred to in Articles 3 and 6a, and address for notifications to the European CommissionBELGIUMhttp://www.diplomatie.be/eusanctionsBULGARIAhttp://www.mfa.government.bgCZECH REPUBLIChttp://www.mfcr.cz/mezinarodnisankceDENMARKhttp://www.um.dk/da/menu/Udenrigspolitik/FredSikkerhedOgInternationalRetsorden/Sanktioner/GERMANYhttp://www.bmwi.de/BMWi/Navigation/Aussenwirtschaft/Aussenwirtschaftsrecht/embargos.htmlESTONIAhttp://www.vm.ee/est/kat_622/GREECEhttp://www.ypex.gov.gr/www.mfa.gr/en-US/Policy/Multilateral+Diplomacy/International+Sanctions/SPAINwww.mae.es/es/MenuPpal/Asuntos/Sanciones+InternacionalesFRANCEhttp://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/autorites-sanctions/IRELANDhttp://www.dfa.ie/un_eu_restrictive_measures_ireland/competent_authoritiesITALYhttp://www.esteri.it/UE/deroghe.htmlCYPRUShttp://www.mfa.gov.cy/sanctionsLATVIAhttp://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/security/4539LITHUANIAhttp://www.urm.ltLUXEMBOURGhttp://www.mae.lu/sanctionsHUNGARYhttp://www.kulugyminiszterium.hu/kum/hu/bal/Kulpolitikank/nemzetkozi_szankciok/MALTAhttp://www.doi.gov.mt/EN/bodies/boards/sanctions_monitoring.aspNETHERLANDShttp://www.minbuza.nl/sanctiesAUSTRIAhttp://www.bmeia.gv.at/view.php3?f_id=12750&LNG=en&version=POLANDhttp://www.msz.gov.plPORTUGALhttp://www.min-nestrangeiros.ptROMANIAhttp://www.mae.ro/index.php?unde=doc&id=32311&idlnk=1&cat=3SLOVENIAhttp://www.mzz.gov.si/si/zunanja_politika/mednarodna_varnost/omejevalni_ukrepi/SLOVAKIAhttp://www.foreign.gov.skFINLANDhttp://formin.finland.fi/kvyhteistyo/pakotteetSWEDENhttp://www.ud.se/sanktionerUNITED KINGDOMhttp://www.fco.gov.uk/competentauthoritiesAddress for notifications to the European Commission:Commission of the European CommunitiesDG External RelationsDirectorate A. Crisis Platform and Policy Coordination in CFSPUnit A2. Crisis Management and Conflict PreventionCHAR 12/108B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel (Belgium)E-mail: relex-sanctions@ec.europa.euTel. (32 2) 29 91176/55585Fax: (32 2) 299 0873’
",military cooperation;military agreement;military aid;technical cooperation;technical aid;technical assistance;military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;Democratic Republic of the Congo;Congo Kinshasa;Zaire;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,22
42195,"2013/779/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 17 December 2013 establishing the European Research Council Executive Agency and repealing Decision 2008/37/EC. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 empowers the Commission to delegate powers to the executive agencies to implement all or part of a Union programme or project, on its behalf and under its responsibility.(2) The purpose of entrusting the executive agencies with programme implementation tasks is to enable the Commission to focus on its core activities and functions which cannot be outsourced, without relinquishing control over, or ultimate responsibility for, activities managed by those executive agencies.(3) In accordance with Article 6 of the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) (2) (hereinafter referred to as the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020), the Commission is to establish a European Research Council (hereinafter referred to as the ERC). The ERC is to succeed the European Research Council which was set up by Commission Decision 2007/134/EC (3) in order to implement Council Decision 2006/972/EC (4) (hereinafter referred to as the Specific Programme Ideas). The ERC is to be composed of an independent Scientific Council (hereinafter referred to as the ERC Scientific Council) and a dedicated implementation structure in the form of an executive agency.(4) The delegation of tasks related to programme implementation to an executive agency requires clear separation between the programming stages, this being established by the ERC Scientific Council and adopted by the Commission, and programme implementation according to the principles and methodology established by the ERC Scientific Council, which should be entrusted to the executive agency.(5) By Decision 2008/37/EC (5), the Commission created the European Research Council Executive Agency (hereinafter referred to as the Agency) and entrusted it with the management of Community actions in the field of frontier research with a view to perform the task of implementing the Specific Programme Ideas.(6) The Agency set up by Decision 2008/37/EC has demonstrated that it has attained a significant reputation within the scientific community across Europe and worldwide. It has established itself as an essential component of the Union’s research funding landscape with good visibility and external perception by stakeholders. The external evaluation of the Agency carried out in accordance with Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 has shown that the setting up of the Agency has been beneficial as a result of its scientific specialisation and ability to provide a better service in terms of being close to the beneficiaries, improving the communication and visibility of programmes and ensuring quicker payment to beneficiaries. Savings resulting from the delegation of tasks to the Agency have been estimated at some EUR 45 million over the period 2009-2012.(7) In its Communication of 29 June 2011‘A budget for Europe 2020’ (6), the Commission proposed to use the option of more extensive recourse to existing executive agencies for the implementation of Union programmes in the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework.(8) The cost-benefit analysis carried out in accordance with Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 has shown that the Commission should entrust the Agency with the implementation of the specific objective ‘strengthening frontier research through the activities of the European Research Council’ of Part I ‘Excellent science’ of the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020. The Agency has high quality programme management and service delivery, visibility and existing communication outreach channels which have proved effective. The specific objective ‘strengthening frontier research through the activities of the European Research Council’ is in line with the current objectives and tasks of the Agency. Making use of the accumulated experience and expertise of the Agency would lead to efficiency gains. Moreover, the Commission has never managed this programme internally and consequently there would be an interruption in business continuity and a lack of know-how. In addition, efficiency gains of EUR 79 million over the period 2014-2024 are to be expected by implementing the agency scenario compared to the in-house scenario where the programme would be managed by the Commission.(9) The Agency should be entrusted with the management of the specific objective ‘strengthening frontier research through the activities of the European Research Council’ of Part I ‘Excellent science’ of the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020, pursuing similar activities which under the 2007-2013 multiannual financial framework are already managed by the Agency and which are characterised by projects which do not entail political decision-making and require a high level of scientific and financial expertise throughout the project cycle.(10) The Agency should continue the implementation of the Specific Programme Ideas which was delegated to it under the 2007-2013 multiannual financial framework.(11) In order to ensure a consistent implementation in time of this Decision and of the programmes concerned, it is necessary to ensure that the Agency shall exercise its tasks linked to the implementation of those programmes subject to and from the date on which those programmes enter into force.(12) The Agency should be established. It should replace and succeed the executive agency established by Decision 2008/37/EC. It should operate in accordance with the general statute laid down by Regulation (EC) No 58/2003.(13) Decision 2008/37/EC should therefore be repealed and transitional provisions should be set out.(14) The measures provided for by this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Executive Agencies,. EstablishmentThe European Research Council Executive Agency (hereinafter referred to as the Agency) is hereby established and shall replace and succeed the executive agency set up by Decision 2008/37/EC from 1 January 2014 until 31 December 2024, its statute being governed by Regulation (EC) No 58/2003. LocationThe Agency shall be located in Brussels. Objectives and tasks1.   The Agency shall be the dedicated implementation structure of the European Research Council, responsible for the administrative implementation and programme execution.2.   The Agency is hereby entrusted, within the framework of the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020), with the implementation of the specific objective ‘strengthening frontier research through the activities of the European Research Council’ of Part I ‘Excellent science’. This paragraph shall apply subject to and as from the date of the entry into force of the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020).3.   The Agency is hereby entrusted, within the framework of the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (7), with the implementation of the legacy of the Specific Programme Ideas.4.   The Agency shall be responsible for the following tasks for the implementation of the parts of the Union programmes referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3:(a) managing programme implementation and specific projects on the basis of the relevant work programmes established by the Scientific Council of the European Research Council (hereinafter referred to as the ERC Scientific Council) and adopted by the Commission, where the Commission has empowered it to do so in the instrument of delegation;(b) adopting the instruments of budget execution for revenue and expenditure and carrying out all the operations necessary for the management of the programme, where the Commission has empowered it to do so in the instrument of delegation;(c) providing support in programme implementation where the Commission has empowered it to do so in the instrument of delegation;(d) providing support to the ERC Scientific Council in the conduct of all of its tasks. Duration of the appointments1.   The members of the Steering Committee shall be appointed for two years.2.   The Director shall be appointed for four years, taking into account the views of the ERC Scientific Council.3.   The appointment of the Senior Staff of the Agency shall take into account the views of the ERC Scientific Council. Supervision and reporting requirementThe Agency shall be subject to supervision by the Commission and shall report regularly on progress in implementing the Union programmes or parts thereof for which it is responsible in accordance with the arrangements and at the intervals stipulated in the instrument of delegation. Implementation of the operating budgetThe Agency shall implement its operating budget in accordance with the provisions of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1653/2004 (8). Repeal and transitional provisions1.   Decision 2008/37/EC is repealed with effect from 1 January 2014. References to the repealed Decision shall be construed as references to this Decision.2.   The Agency shall be considered the legal successor of the executive agency established by Decision 2008/37/EC.3.   Without prejudice to the revision of the grading of seconded officials foreseen by the instrument of delegation, this Decision shall not affect the rights and obligations of staff employed by the Agency, including its Director. Entry into forceThis Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2014.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965.(3)  Commission Decision 2007/134/EC of 2 February 2007 establishing the European Research Council (OJ L 57, 24.2.2007, p. 14).(4)  Council Decision 2006/972/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme: ‘Ideas’ of the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 243).(5)  Commission Decision 2008/37/EC of 14 December 2007 setting up the ‘European Research Council Executive Agency’ for the management of the specific Community programme ‘Ideas’ in the field of frontier research in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 9, 12.1.2008, p. 15).(6)  COM(2011) 500 final.(7)  OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1.(8)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1653/2004 of 21 September 2004 on a standard financial regulation for the executive agencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 297, 22.9.2004, p. 6).
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5563,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1106/2012 of 27 November 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 471/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics relating to external trade with non-member countries, as regards the update of the nomenclature of countries and territories  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 471/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on Community statistics relating to external trade with non-member countries and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1172/95 (1), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 of 13 December 2006 on the nomenclature of countries and territories for the external trade statistics of the Community and statistics of trade between Member States (2) set out the version of that nomenclature which was valid as of 1 January 2007.(2) South Sudan has become an independent State.(3) The Netherlands Antilles have been dissolved.(4) Saint Barthélemy no longer belongs to the customs territory of the European Union.(5) A code is needed to cover transactions involving installations on the high seas (oil platforms, wind farms, transoceanic cables).(6) The alphabetical coding of countries and territories must reflect the current version of the standard ISO alpha 2, in so far as it is compatible with the requirements of Union legislation and the Union statistical requirements.(7) It is therefore appropriate to draw up a new version of the nomenclature which takes account of these developments and of changes affecting certain codes.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Statistics Relating to the Trading of Goods with Non-Member Countries,. The version of the nomenclature of countries and territories for the external trade statistics of the Union and statistics of trade between Member States which shall be valid as from 1 January 2013 is set out in the Annex hereto. Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 is repealed with effect from 1 January 2013. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2013.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 November 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 152, 16.6.2009, p. 23.(2)  OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19.ANNEXNOMENCLATURE OF COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES FOR THE EXTERNAL TRADE STATISTICS OF THE UNION AND STATISTICS OF TRADE BETWEEN MEMBER STATES(Version valid with effect from 1 January 2013)Code Text DescriptionAD AndorraAE United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al QaiwainAF AfghanistanAG Antigua and BarbudaAI AnguillaAL AlbaniaAM ArmeniaAO Angola Including CabindaAQ Antarctica Territory south of 60° south latitude; not including the French Southern Territories (TF), Bouvet Island (BV), South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GS)AR ArgentinaAS American SamoaAT AustriaAU AustraliaAW ArubaAZ AzerbaijanBA Bosnia and HerzegovinaBB BarbadosBD BangladeshBE BelgiumBF Burkina FasoBG BulgariaBH BahrainBI BurundiBJ BeninBL Saint BarthélemyBM BermudaBN Brunei Darussalam Often referred to as BruneiBO Bolivia, Plurinational State of Often referred to as BoliviaBQ Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBR BrazilBS BahamasBT BhutanBV Bouvet IslandBW BotswanaBY Belarus Often referred to as BelorussiaBZ BelizeCA CanadaCC Cocos Islands (or Keeling Islands)CD Congo, Democratic Republic of Formerly ZaireCF Central African RepublicCG CongoCH Switzerland Including the German territory of Büsingen and the Italian municipality of Campione d’ItaliaCI Côte d’Ivoire Often referred to as Ivory CoastCK Cook IslandsCL ChileCM CameroonCN ChinaCO ColombiaCR Costa RicaCU CubaCV Cape VerdeCW CuraçaoCX Christmas IslandCY CyprusCZ Czech RepublicDE Germany Including the island of Heligoland; excluding the territory of BüsingenDJ DjiboutiDK DenmarkDM DominicaDO Dominican RepublicDZ AlgeriaEC Ecuador Including the Galápagos IslandsEE EstoniaEG EgyptEH Western SaharaER EritreaES Spain Including the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands; excluding Ceuta (XC) and Melilla (XL)ET EthiopiaFI Finland Including the Åland IslandsFJ FijiFK Falkland IslandsFM Micronesia, Federated States of Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and YapFO Faroe IslandsFR France Including Monaco, the French overseas departments (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion) and the French northern part of St MartinGA GabonGB United Kingdom Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of ManGD Grenada Including Southern GrenadinesGE GeorgiaGH GhanaGI GibraltarGL GreenlandGM GambiaGN GuineaGQ Equatorial GuineaGR GreeceGS South Georgia and South Sandwich IslandsGT GuatemalaGU GuamGW Guinea-BissauGY GuyanaHK Hong Kong Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of ChinaHM Heard Island and McDonald IslandsHN Honduras Including Swan IslandsHR CroatiaHT HaitiHU HungaryID IndonesiaIE IrelandIL IsraelIN IndiaIO British Indian Ocean Territory Chagos ArchipelagoIQ IraqIR Iran, Islamic Republic ofIS IcelandIT Italy Including Livigno; excluding the municipality of Campione d’ItaliaJM JamaicaJO JordanJP JapanKE KenyaKG Kyrgyz, RepublicKH CambodiaKI KiribatiKM Comoros Anjouan, Grande Comore and MohéliKN St Kitts and NevisKP Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of Often referred to as North KoreaKR Korea, Republic of Often referred to as South KoreaKW KuwaitKY Cayman IslandsKZ KazakhstanLA Lao People’s Democratic Republic Often referred to as LaosLB LebanonLC St LuciaLI LiechtensteinLK Sri LankaLR LiberiaLS LesothoLT LithuaniaLU LuxembourgLV LatviaLY LibyaMA MoroccoMD Moldova, Republic ofME MontenegroMG MadagascarMH Marshall IslandsMK (1) Former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaML MaliMM Myanmar Often referred to as BurmaMN MongoliaMO Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of ChinaMP Northern Mariana IslandsMR MauritaniaMS MontserratMT Malta Including Gozo and CominoMU Mauritius Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, Agalega Islands and Cargados Carajos Shoals (St Brandon Islands)MV MaldivesMW MalawiMX MexicoMY Malaysia Peninsular Malaysia and Eastern Malaysia (Labuan, Sabah and Sarawak)MZ MozambiqueNA NamibiaNC New Caledonia Including Loyalty Islands (Lifou, Maré and Ouvéa)NE NigerNF Norfolk IslandNG NigeriaNI Nicaragua Including Corn IslandsNL NetherlandsNO Norway Including Svalbard Archipelago and Jan Mayen IslandNP NepalNR NauruNU NiueNZ New Zealand Excluding Ross Dependency (Antarctica)OM OmanPA Panama Including former Canal ZonePE PeruPF French Polynesia Marquesas Islands, Society Islands (including Tahiti), Tuamotu Islands, Gambier Islands and Austral Islands.PG Papua New Guinea Eastern part of New Guinea; Bismarck Archipelago (including New Britain, New Ireland, Lavongai (New Hanover) and Admiralty Islands); Northern Solomon Islands (Bougainville and Buka); Trobriand Islands, Woodlark Island; d’Entrecasteaux Islands and Louisiade Archipelago.PH PhilippinesPK PakistanPL PolandPM St Pierre and MiquelonPN Pitcairn Including the Ducie, Henderson and Oeno IslandsPS Occupied Palestinian Territory West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and Gaza StripPT Portugal Including Azores and MadeiraPW PalauPY ParaguayQA QatarRO RomaniaRU Russian Federation Often referred to as RussiaRW RwandaSA Saudi ArabiaSB Solomon IslandsSC Seychelles Mahé Island, Praslin Island, La Digue, Frégate and Silhouette; Amirante Islands (including Desroches, Alphonse, Platte and Coëtivy); Farquhar Islands (including Providence); Aldabra Islands and Cosmoledo Islands.SD SudanSE SwedenSG SingaporeSH Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSI SloveniaSK SlovakiaSL Sierra LeoneSM San MarinoSN SenegalSO SomaliaSR SurinameSS South SudanST Sao Tome and PrincipeSV El SalvadorSX Sint Maarten (Dutch part) The island of Saint Martin is divided into the French northern part and the Dutch southern part.SY Syrian Arab Republic Often referred to as SyriaSZ SwazilandTC Turks and Caicos IslandsTD ChadTF French Southern Territories Including Kerguélen Islands, Amsterdam Island, Saint-Paul Island, Crozet Archipelago and French scattered Indian Ocean Islands formed by Bassas da India, Europa Island, Glorioso Islands, Juan de Nova Island and Tromelin Island.TG TogoTH ThailandTJ TajikistanTK TokelauTL Timor-LesteTM TurkmenistanTN TunisiaTO TongaTR TurkeyTT Trinidad and TobagoTV TuvaluTW Taiwan Separate customs territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and MatsuTZ Tanzania, United Republic of Pemba, Zanzibar Island and TanganyikaUA UkraineUG UgandaUM United States Minor Outlying Islands Including Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll and Wake IslandUS United States Including Puerto RicoUY UruguayUZ UzbekistanVA Holy See (Vatican City State)VC St Vincent and the GrenadinesVE Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of Often referred to as VenezuelaVG Virgin Islands, BritishVI Virgin Islands, United StatesVN Viet NamVU VanuatuWF Wallis and Futuna Including Alofi IslandWS Samoa Formerly known as Western SamoaXC CeutaXK Kosovo As defined by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999XL Melilla Including Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, Peñón de Alhucemas and Chafarinas Islands.XS SerbiaYE Yemen Formerly North Yemen and South YemenYT Mayotte Grande-Terre and PamandziZA South AfricaZM ZambiaZW ZimbabweMISCELLANEOUSEU European Union Code reserved, in trade with non-member countries, for the declaration of the origin of goods according to the conditions laid down in the relevant EU provisions. Code not to be used for statistical purposes.QP High seas Maritime domain outside of territorial watersQQ Stores and provisions Optional headingorQR Stores and provisions within the framework of intra-EU trade Optional headingQS Stores and provisions within the framework of trade with third countries Optional headingQU Countries and territories not specified Optional headingorQV Countries and territories not specified within the framework of intra-EU trade Optional headingQW Countries and territories not specified within the framework of trade with third countries Optional headingQX Countries and territories not specified for commercial or military reasons Optional headingorQY Countries and territories not specified for commercial or military reasons in the framework of intra-EU trade Optional headingQZ Countries and territories not specified for commercial or military reasons in the framework of trade with third countries Optional heading(1)  Provisional code that does not affect the definitive denomination of the country to be attributed after the conclusion of the negotiations currently taking place in the United Nations.
",Netherlands Antilles;nomenclature;statistical nomenclature;offshore structure;drilling rig;offshore drilling machinery;offshore equipment;oil platform;oil rig;Sudan;Republic of Sudan;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;trade statistics;Saint Barthélemy;Collectivity of Saint Barthélemy;Saint Barthélémy;foreign trade;external trade,22
15469,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1050/96 of 10 June 1996 extending the provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of polyester staple fibres originating in Belarus. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), and in particular Article 23 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 of 11 July 1988 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Economic Community (2), and in particular Article 11 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 394/96 (3) imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of polyester staple fibres originating in Belarus;Whereas examination of the facts has not yet been completed and the Commission has informed the exporters known to be concerned of its intention to propose an extension of the validity of the provisional duty for an additional period of two months;Whereas the exporters have raised no objections,. The validity of the provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of polyester staple fibres originating in Belarus imposed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 394/96 shall be extended for a period of two months and shall expire on 7 September 1996. The duty shall cease to apply if, before this date, the Council adopts definitive measures or the proceeding is terminated pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 384/96. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 10 June 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. DINI(1) OJ No L 56, 6. 3. 1996, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 209, 2. 8. 1988, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 522/94 (OJ No L 66, 10. 3. 1994, p. 10).(3) OJ No L 54, 5. 3. 1996, p. 10.
",import;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;man-made fibre;acrylic fibre;artificial fibre;chemical fibre;nylon;polyamide;rayon;synthetic cloth;synthetic fibre;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;Belarus;Republic of Belarus,22
17921,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 843/98 of 22 April 1998 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/97 as regards the breakdown between the Member States of areas under apple trees, pear trees, peach trees and nectarine trees for which grubbing-up premiums can be granted. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/97 of 30 October 1997 on the improvement of the Community production of apples, pears, peaches and nectarines (1), and in particular Article 1(2) thereof,Whereas Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/97 breaks down between the Member States the area in respect of which grubbing-up premiums as provided for in Article 1(1) of that Regulation can be granted; whereas Article 1(2) of that Regulation stipulates the limit and the procedure applying to amendments to that breakdown;Whereas, according to information received by the Commission up to 1 April 1998, applications for grubbing-up premiums in certain Member States cover areas smaller than those mentioned in Article 1(2) of the abovementioned Regulation; whereas the total areas still available amount to 630 hectares in the case of apple trees and pear trees and 1 264 hectares in the case of peach trees and nectarine trees; whereas those areas should be allocated to Member States where the areas covered by applications exceed those mentioned in Article 1(2) of the abovementioned Regulation and, as a priority, to those Member States where withdrawals represent the highest percentages of production; whereas, however, transfers should not involve areas of less than about 50 hectares;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. The table in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/97 is hereby replaced by the following.>TABLE> This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 April 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 303, 6. 11. 1997, p. 3.
",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;grubbing premium;grubbing-up grant;area of holding;acreage;size of holding;orchard;terms for aid;aid procedure;counterpart funds,22
4518,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 203/2007 of 27 February 2007 amending Regulations (EC) No 958/2006 and (EC) No 38/2007 in order to abolish refunds for exports to certain destinations. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 of 20 February 2006 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (1), and in particular Article 40(1)(g) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 958/2006 of 28 June 2006 on a standing invitation to tender to determine refunds on exports of white sugar for the 2006/07 marketing year (2) opens a standing invitation to tender to determine export refunds on white sugar covered by CN code 1701 99 10 for all destinations excluding Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro (3), the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Romania.(2) In accordance with Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 38/2007 of 17 January 2007 opening a standing invitation to tender for the resale for export of sugar held by the intervention agencies of Belgium, the Czech Republic, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden (4), the intervention agencies concerned are to offer for sale by standing invitation to tender for export to all destinations excluding Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia, Kosovo and Montenegro a total quantity of 852 681 tonnes of sugar accepted into intervention and available for export.(3) In line with Articles 32 and 33 of Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006, export refunds may be set to cover the competitive gap between Community and third country's exports. Community exports to certain close destinations and to third countries granting Community products a preferential import treatment are currently in a particular favourable competitive position. Therefore, refunds for exports to those destinations should be abolished.(4) Regulations (EC) No 958/2006 and (EC) No 38/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) In view of the dates for the submission of tenders under Regulations (EC) No 958/2006 and (EC) No 38/2007, this Regulation should enter into force immediately. However, so as to preserve the rights of tenderers who have already lodged offers, it should only apply to tenders lodged after the date of entry in to force.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sugar,. In Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 958/2006, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:‘1.   A standing invitation to tender shall be opened in order to determine export refunds on white sugar covered by CN code 1701 99 10 for all destinations excluding Andorra, Gibraltar, Ceuta, Melilla, the Holy See (Vatican City State), Liechtenstein, Communes of Livigno and Campione d'Italia, Heligoland, Greenland, Faeroe Islands, the areas of Cyprus in which the Government of the Republic of Cyprus does not exercise effective control, Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia (5), Montenegro and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. During the period of validity of this standing invitation, partial invitations to tender shall be issued. Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 38/2007 is replaced by the following:‘Article 1The intervention agencies of Belgium, the Czech Republic, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden shall offer for sale by standing invitation to tender for export to all destinations excluding Andorra, Gibraltar, Ceuta, Melilla, the Holy See (Vatican City State), Liechtenstein, Communes of Livigno and Campione d'Italia, Heligoland, Greenland, Faeroe Islands, the areas of Cyprus in which the Government of the Republic of Cyprus does not exercise effective control, Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia (6) and Montenegro a total quantity of 852 681 tonnes of sugar accepted into intervention and available for export. The maximum quantities involved per Member State are set out in Annex I. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall only apply to tenders lodged after that date.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 February 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2011/2006 (OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 175, 29.6.2006, p. 49.(3)  Including Kosovo, under the aegis of the United Nations, in accordance with Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999.(4)  OJ L 11, 18.1.2007, p. 4.(5)  Including Kosovo, under the auspices of the United Nations, pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999.’(6)  Including Kosovo, under the auspices of the United Nations, pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999.’
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;intervention agency;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar;white sugar;refined sugar;sale;offering for sale,22
34525,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1000/2007 of 29 August 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 831/2002 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 on Community Statistics, concerning access to confidential data for scientific purposes (Text with EEA relevance ). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 of 17 February 1997 on Community Statistics (1), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 831/2002 (2) establishes, for the purpose of enabling statistical conclusions to be drawn for scientific purposes, the conditions under which access to confidential data transmitted to the Community authority may be granted. It lists the categories of bodies whose researchers may be granted such access, drawing a distinction between directly admissible bodies and bodies admissible after having received the opinion of the Committee on Statistical Confidentiality. It also lists the different surveys and data sources to which it applies.(2) Scientific research is frequently performed by units or departments within national statistical institutes and national central banks of the Member States and the European Central Bank (ECB). These bodies provide the appropriate guarantees as regards confidential treatment and protection of the data and the strictly scientific purpose of the access. They should therefore also be considered directly admissible bodies.(3) There is growing demand from researchers and the scientific community in general to have access for scientific purposes to confidential data from the Adult Education Survey (AES) also. The AES covers information on complex patterns of participation by adults in education and training, access to information on learning opportunities and a profile of participants and non-participants (e.g. socioeconomic background, reason for learning, obstacles, attitudes, self-assessed languages and ICT skills). This survey should therefore be added to the list in Regulation (EC) No 831/2002.(4) The conditions laid down in Regulation (EC) No 831/2002 have also been made applicable to access for scientific purposes to confidential data from the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC), by Regulation (EC) No 1177/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2003 concerning Community statistics on income and living conditions (EU-SILC) (3). EU-SILC is, however, not mentioned in Regulation (EC) No 831/2002. For reasons of clarity, EU-SILC should therefore also be added to the list in Regulation (EC) No 831/2002.(5) Regulation (EC) No 831/2002 should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Statistical Confidentiality,. Regulation (EC) No 831/2002 is amended as follows:1. In Article 3, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:(a) universities and other higher education organisations established under Community law or by the law of a Member State;(b) organisations or institutions for scientific research established under Community law or under the law of a Member State;(c) national statistical institutes of the Member States;(d) the European Central Bank and the national central banks of the Member States;(e) other agencies, organisations and institutions, after having received the opinion of the Committee on Statistical Confidentiality, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20(2) of Regulation (EC) No 322/97.’2. In Article 5, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:— European Community Household Panel,— Labour Force Survey,— Community Innovation Survey,— Continuing Vocational Training Survey,— Structure of Earnings Survey,— European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions,— Adult Education Survey.3. In Article 6, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:— European Community Household Panel,— Labour Force Survey,— Community Innovation Survey,— Continuing Vocational Training Survey,— Structure of Earnings Survey,— European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions,— Adult Education Survey. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 August 2007.For the CommissionJoaquín ALMUNIAMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 133, 18.5.2002, p. 7. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1104/2006 (OJ L 197, 19.7.2006, p. 3).(3)  OJ L 163, 3.7.2003, p. 1.
",research staff;researcher;income;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;access to information;free movement of information;public information;dissemination of EU information;dissemination of Community information;dissemination of European Union information;education statistics;living conditions;improvement of living conditions;lifestyle;pace of life;way of life;confidentiality;confidential information,22
20966,"2001/724/EC: Commission Decision of 11 October 2001 terminating the review of Council Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 imposing a definitive countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel wires with a diameter of 1 mm or more originating in India (notified under document number C(2001) 3041). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 of 6 October 1997 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community(1), and in particular Article 20 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PREVIOUS PROCEDURE(1) By Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999(2), the Council imposed a definitive countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel wires with a diameter of 1 mm and more (""the product concerned"") falling within CN code ex 7223 00 19, originating in India. The measures took the form of ad valorem duties of between 0 and 48,8 % on individual exporters, with a residual duty of 48,8 %.B. CURRENT PROCEDURE1. Request for review(2) Subsequent to the imposition of definitive measures, the Commission received a request for the initiation of an accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999, pursuant to Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 (""the basic Regulation""), from two Indian producers based in Bombay, Capico Trading Private Limited and Atlas Stainless Corporation Limited. The companies concerned claimed that they were not related to any other exporters of the product concerned in India and that they had not exported the product concerned during the original period of investigation (1 April 1997 to 31 March 1998). They have further stated that they began exporting the product concerned to the Community after the end of the investigation period, or intended to do so.2. Initiation of an accelerated review(3) The Commission examined the evidence submitted by the Indian exporting producers concerned and considered it sufficient to justify the initiation of a review in accordance with the provisions of Article 20 of the basic Regulation. After consultation of the Advisory Committee and after the Community industry concerned had been given the opportunity to comment, the Commission initiated, by a notice in the Official Journal of the European Communities(3), an accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 with regard to the companies concerned and commenced its investigation.3. Product concerned(4) The product covered by the current review is the same product as that under consideration in Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999.4. Parties concerned(5) The Commission officially advised the companies concerned and the Government of India of the initiation of the procedure. Furthermore, it gave other parties directly concerned the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing.The Commission sent a questionnaire to the companies concerned and received a full reply within the required deadline. The Commission sought and verified all information it deemed necessary for the purpose of the investigation and carried out verification visits at the premises of the companies concerned.5. Investigation period(6) The investigation of subsidisation covered the period from 1 January to 31 December 1999 (""the investigation period"").6. Methodology(7) The same methodology as that used in the original investigation was applied in the current investigation.C. RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION(8) The Commission first examined the status of the companies under investigation in terms of Article 20 of the basic Regulation.1. Capico Trading Private Ltd(9) On 20 July 2000, Capico Trading Private Ltd reported to the Commission that it was withdrawing its request for review. The company based this on the fact, which was verified in the investigation, that it had not exported the product concerned to the Community and that its intention to export to the Community had not been realised. The Commission therefore considers it appropriate to terminate this review in relation to Capico Trading Private Ltd.2. Atlas Stainless Corporation(10) Atlas Stainless Corporation was established around the time of the imposition of definitive measures and registered for sales tax at around the same time. The investigation revealed that the company itself did not produce the product concerned. In fact, its involvement with this product was via a company called Venus Wire Industries Ltd, which produced small quantities on behalf of Atlas Stainless Corporation. Atlas Stainless Corporation has a ""job worker"" contract with Venus Wire Industries Ltd, whereby Venus Wire Industries Ltd processes raw material into the product concerned on behalf of Atlas Stainless Corporation for receiving a fee. This contract was agreed on 25 July 1999, i.e. three days after the imposition of definitive measures. Venus Wire Industries Ltd. itself was investigated during the original investigation and is subject to an individual countervailing duty rate of 35,4 %.(11) The agreement between Venus Wire Industries Ltd and Atlas Stainless Corporation stipulates a fixed price per kilogram of finished product for processing raw material into the product concerned. As regards payment of excise duty on goods domestically sold, Venus Wire Industries Ltd is, unlike Atlas Stainless Corporation, registered as a manufacturer and can claim an indirect tax ""Modvat"" back on its purchases of for example raw materials. There is an agreement between the two companies, whereby Venus Wire Industries Ltd claims back the Madvat on the domestically bought raw materials on behalf of Atlas Stainless Corporation. Moreover, the founder of Atlas Stainless Corporation previously worked as the President of Venus Wire Industries Ltd looking into production at the plant.(12) In addition, Atlas Stainless Corporation only exported one shipment, of around 1500 kg, to the EU during the investigation period. The shipment concerned was made solely for trial purposes for an importer in the EU, who stated that he only intended to try out the product concerned to test its quality. The importer was a previous customer of Venus Wire Industries Ltd.(13) Based on the facts verified during the investigation, it was considered that Atlas Stainless Corporation cannot be granted newcomer status since it is not an ""exporter"" in the meaning of Article 20 of the basic Regulation. While Atlas Stainless Corporation was the owner of the product exported to the EU, its one and only export transaction during the investigation period does not constitute true ""export"" in the meaning of Article 20 of the basic Regulation. In addition, Atlas Stainless Corporation made the job worker agreement with Venus Wire Industries Ltd just after the imposition of definitive measures, and the fact that this arrangement was set up at this time by the former President of Venus Wire Industries Ltd gives rise to serious doubts about the true motives of the operation; in fact, the investigation established that Atlas Stainless Corporation has no production facilities and, even more importantly, no significant commercial activities on either the domestic or any other export markets. On the basis of all the evidence, the Commission considered that Atlas Stainless Corporation has not demonstrated that it is an ""exporter"" eligible for an individual duty under Article 20 of the basic Regulation.Comments from interested parties and Commission's response(14) Having been informed of the facts and considerations on the basis of which it is intended to terminate this review, Atlas Stainless Corporation and the Government of India gave the following arguments:(15) Atlas Stainless Corporation argued that although it does not own a manufacturing plant, it owns the raw materials and has a job worker contract with Venus Wire, where it paid the conversion charges to job workers as per contract. For this reason, it claimed it should be considered as manufacturer of the exported product. Moreover, Atlas Stainless Corporation argued that it used the plant facilities of Venus Wire Industries Ltd for specific purposes, and that it had a normal commercial business relationship with Venus Wire Industries Ltd.(16) As explained above, the Commission does not contest that Atlas was the owner of one shipment of the product exported to the EU. However, it has concluded that the nature of Atlas' operation during the investigation period does not lend itself to a conclusion that it is a genuine producer/exporter which should have an individual duty. Additionally, countervailing measures would be rendered completely ineffective if it were possible for companies (such as Atlas Stainless Corporation), which operate through job worker contracts, to have an individual duty, without reference to the original producer of the product, which may itself be subject to an individual duty. Atlas Stainless Corporation's relationship with Venus Wire Industries Ltd, which includes certain operational links between the companies, and the timing of the establishment of Atlas Stainless Corporation, merely strengthen this conclusion.(17) The Government of India (GOI) referred to a review request in an anti-dumping proceeding carried out by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) in favour of Atlas Stainless Corporation as regards imports of stainless steel bars. In this regard, the Commission notes that actions of investigating authorities in non-member countries have, by themselves, no bearing on this proceeding.(18) Moreover, the GOI claimed that the company had offered a price undertaking and that, in the light of Article 15 of the WTO Agreement on the Implementation of Article VI of GATT 1994, special regard must be given to developing country members. In this respect, it is noted that the WTO Agreement on subsidies and countervailing measures does not contain a provision corresponding to Article 15 of the WTO Agreement on the implementation of Article VI of GATT 1994. In any case, no such undertaking has been offered by Atlas Stainless Corporation.(19) Therefore it is considered fitting to reject the application for newcomer status and to terminate this review without amending the measures in force,. The accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 concerning imports of stainless steel wires with a diameter of 1 mm or more originating in India is hereby terminated.. Done at Brussels, 11 October 2001.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 288, 21.10.1997, p. 1.(2) OJ L 189, 22.7.1999, p. 1.(3) OJ C 61, 3.3.2000, p. 2.
",import;India;Republic of India;monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;wire;drawn product;wire drawing,22
11756,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2027/93 of 26 July 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2999/92 laying down detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetables to Madeira in particular to determine the forecast supply balance for the period 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Azores and Madeira with regard to certain agricultural products (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3714/92 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas the quantities of products eligible for the specific supply arrangements are determined by means of periodic forecast balances which may be revised according to the essential requirements of the market taking into account local production and traditional trade flows; whereas, in order to guarantee that these requirements are met in terms of quantity, price and quality and to ensure that the proportion of products supplied from the Community is preserved, the aid to be granted to products originating in the rest of the Community is fixed under conditions equivalent for the end-user to the advantage resulting from exemption from import duties for imported products originating in third countries;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2999/92 (3) lays down the detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetables to Madeira and the forecast balance fixing the quantities eligible for the specific supply arrangements for the period from 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993;Whereas valuation of the requirements of the Madeiran market for the period from 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994 has led to the establishment of a forecast supply balance for the Canary Islands for the products concerned in the processed fruit and vegetables sector comprising the same quantities as were definitively fixed for the preceding period;Whereas examination of the operation of the licence and certificate arrangements during the period July 1992 to June 1993 has led to the conclusion that the term of validity of the licences and certificates should be extended by two months compared to the actual situation;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Regulation (EEC) No 2999/92 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 2 is replaced by the following:'Article 2For the purposes of applying Article 3 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92, an amount of aid at ECU 10 per 100 kg for products and quantities covered by the forecast supply balance shall be as set out in Annex II. This amount shall be fixed in such a way that the proportion of products supplied from the Community is preserved, taking account of traditional trade flows.`;2. Article 6 is replaced by the following:'Article 6The term of validity of certificates and licences shall expire on the last day of the third month following that of their issue.`;3. The Annex is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 1993.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 378, 23. 12. 1992, p. 23.(3) OJ No L 301, 17. 10. 1992, p. 7.ANNEXForecast supply balance covering processed fruit and vegetable products for Madeira for the period 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994>TABLE>
",Madeira;Autonomous region of Madeira;supply;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;supply balance sheet,22
42642,"Regulation (EU) No 607/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 552/97 temporarily withdrawing access to generalised tariff preferences from Myanmar/Burma. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national Parliaments,Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (1),Whereas:(1) Article 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 552/97 of 24 March 1997 temporarily withdrawing access to generalized tariff preferences from the Union of Myanmar (2), as amended by Article 28(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 of 22 July 2008 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences from 1 January 2009 (3), provides that Myanmar/Burma’s access to the tariff preferences granted by Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 is temporarily withdrawn.(2) Point (a) of Article 15(1) of Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 provides that the preferential arrangements provided for in that Regulation may be withdrawn temporarily, in respect of all or of certain products originating in a beneficiary country, for the serious and systematic violation of principles laid down in the conventions listed in Part A of Annex III to that Regulation, on the basis of the conclusions of the relevant monitoring bodies.(3) The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention concerning Forced or Compulsory Labour, 1930 (No 29), is listed in Part A of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 732/2008.(4) Pursuant to Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 552/97, the application of that Regulation should be brought to an end in the light of a Commission report on forced labour in Myanmar/Burma, showing that the practices referred to in point (a) of Article 15(1) of Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 no longer exist.(5) On 13 June 2012 the International Labour Conference (ILC) adopted a resolution ‘Concerning the measures on the subject of Myanmar adopted under article 33 of the ILO Constitution’ (ILC resolution). Taking note of the conclusions adopted on 4 June 2012 by the ILC Committee on the Application of Standards and considering that maintaining the existing measures would no longer help attaining the desired result, the ILC decided to lift restrictions, which excluded the Government of Myanmar/Burma from receiving ILO technical cooperation and assistance. It also suspended for one year the ILO request of its members to review their relationships with Myanmar/Burma to ensure forced labour is not being used in those relationships.(6) On 17 September 2012, the Commission published a report pursuant to Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 552/97 with respect to the forced labour in Myanmar/Burma, containing its findings (‘the Report’). The Report concludes that the progress made by Myanmar/Burma towards complying with the ILO recommendations, which has been acknowledged by the competent ILO monitoring bodies, means that violations of the principles laid down in ILO Convention No 29 are no longer considered as ‘serious and systematic’ and recommends that access to generalised tariff preferences should be reinstated to Myanmar/Burma.(7) In view of the ILC resolution and of the Report, and pursuant to Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 552/97, the temporary withdrawal of Myanmar/Burma’s access to the tariff preferences granted by Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 should therefore be repealed, as of the date of the adoption of the ILC resolution.(8) The Commission should continue to monitor developments in Myanmar/Burma with respect to forced labour and react to them in accordance with the procedures in force, including, if necessary, with renewed withdrawal procedures,. Regulation (EC) No 552/97 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 13 June 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 12 June 2013.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentM. SCHULZFor the CouncilThe PresidentL. CREIGHTON(1)  Position of the European Parliament of 23 May 2013 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of 10 June 2013.(2)  OJ L 85, 27.3.1997, p. 8.(3)  OJ L 211, 6.8.2008, p. 1.
",generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;Burma/Myanmar;Burma;Myanmar;Republic of the Union of Myanmar;slavery;forced labour,22
14945,"96/375/EC: Commission Decision of 10 June 1996 on the carrying out of Community trials and tests on propagating and planting material of certain species under Article 20 (2) of Council Directive 92/33/EEC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/33/EEC of 28 April 1992 on the marketing of vegetable propagating and planting material other than seed (1), as last amended by Decision 95/25/EC (2), and in particular Article 20 (2) thereof,Whereas under this Directive trials, or, where appropriate, tests shall be carried out in the Member States on samples to check that vegetable propagating or planting material other than seed listed therein comply with the requirements and conditions of the said Directive;Whereas to this end, it is essential, in particular in the early stages of the Directive's implementation, to ensure adequate representation of the samples participating in the trials or tests for the different origins of production in the entire Community, at least for certain selected crops;Whereas it is therefore necessary to carry out Community trials and tests in 1996/97 on propagating and planting material of Allium porrum L.;Whereas these trials and tests will be used to harmonize, in the first instance, the technical methods of examination of propagating and planting material of these species;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural, Horticultural and Forestry Seeds and Plants,. Community trials and tests shall be carried out during 1996/1997 on propagating and planting material of Allium porrum L. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 June 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 157, 10. 6. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 36, 16. 2. 1995, p. 34.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;leaf vegetable;Brussels sprout;beet;cabbage;cauliflower;celery;chicory;leek;salad vegetable;spinach;seedling;cutting (plant);plant propagation;grafting;plant reproduction,22
25402,"Commission Directive 2003/66/EC of 3 July 2003 amending Directive 94/2/EC implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household electric refrigerators, freezers and their combinations (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/75/EEC of 22 September 1992 on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources of household appliances(1), and in particular Articles 9 and 12 thereof,Whereas:(1) Electricity use by refrigerators, freezers and their combinations accounts for a significant part of total Community household energy demand. The further scope for a reduction of energy use by these appliances is substantial.(2) The success of the labelling scheme introduced by Commission Directive 94/2/EC(2), in conjunction with Directive 96/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 September 1996 on energy efficiency requirements for household electric refrigerators, freezers and combinations thereof(3) has led to a rise of the efficiency index of new refrigerators and freezers by over 30 % between 1996 and 2000.(3) About 20 % of the cold appliances sold in 2000 were in the most efficient class A, and in some markets the proportion was more than 50 %. The market shares of A class appliances is rising rapidly. Consequently, there is a need to introduce two additional classes, to be designated as A+ and A++, as an interim arrangement until a comprehensive revision of the energy labelling classes takes place.(4) The effect of labelling on energy efficiency will diminish, or disappear, unless further and more efficient classes are defined.(5) Directive 94/2/EC should therefore be amended accordingly. By the same occasion, it will be possible to align that Directive on similar directives recently adopted, implementing Directive 92/75/EEC.(6) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up under Article 10 of Directive 92/75/EEC,. Directive 94/2/EC is amended as follows:1. In Article 1, paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 are replaced by the following:""2. The information required by this Directive shall be obtained by measurements made in accordance with harmonised standards adopted by the European Standardisation Bodies (CEN, CENELEC, ETSI) under mandate from the Commission in accordance with Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(4), the reference numbers of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union and for which Member States have published the reference numbers of the national standards transposing those harmonised standards.3. The provisions in Annexes I, II and III requiring the giving of information relating to noise shall apply only where that information is required by Member States under Article 3 of Directive 86/594/EEC. This information shall be measured in accordance with that Directive.4. In this Directive the definitions set out in Article 1(4) of Directive 92/75/EEC shall apply.""2. Article 2 is amended as follows:(a) In paragraph 1, the following subparagraph is added:""Where the information relating to a particular model combination has been obtained by calculation on the basis of design, and/or extrapolation from other combinations, the documentation should include details of such calculations and/or extrapolations, and of tests undertaken to verify the accuracy of the calculations undertaken (details of mathematical model for calculating performance and of measurements taken to verify this model).""(b) Paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:""5. Where the appliances are offered for sale, hire or hire purchase by means of a printed or written communication, or by other means which imply that the potential customer cannot be expected to see the appliance displayed, such as a written offer, a mail order catalogue, advertisements on the Internet or on other electronic media, that communication shall include all the information specified in Annex III.""3. Annexes I, II, III, and V are amended as shown in the Annex to this Directive.4. Annex VI is deleted. Member States shall allow the circulation of labels, fiches and communications referred to in Article 2(5) of Directive 94/2/EC, containing the information as revised by this Directive, no later than 1 July 2004.They shall ensure that all labels, fiches and communications referred to in Article 2(5) of Directive 94/2/EC comply with the revised models, no later than 31 December 2004. Member States shall adopt and publish the provisions to comply with this Directive no later than 30 June 2004. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 July 2003.For the CommissionLoyola De PalacioVice-President(1) OJ L 297, 13.10.1992, p. 16.(2) OJ L 45, 17.2.1994, p. 1.(3) OJ L 236, 18.9.1996, p. 36.(4) OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37.ANNEX(1) Annex I is amended as follows:(a) under the heading ""Notes on label"", the final sentence ""NB: the equivalent terms in other languages to those described above are given in Annex VI"", is deleted;(b) under the heading ""Printing"":(i) the following text is inserted after the illustration:""The indicator letter for A+ and A++ appliances shall be in accordance with the following illustrations, and shall be placed in the same position as the A indicator for A class appliances>PIC FILE= ""L_2003170EN.001202.TIF"">""(ii) the final text, commencing with the words: ""Complete printing information is contained in a 'refrigerator/freezer label design guide' ..."" is deleted.(2) Annex II is amended as follows:(a) point 4 is replaced by the following:""4. The energy efficiency class of the model as defined in Annex V, expressed as 'Energy efficiency class ... on a scale of A++ (most efficient) to G (least efficient)'. Where this information is provided in a table this may be expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A++ (most efficient) to G (least efficient).""(b) point 8 is replaced by the following:""8. Net storage volume of frozen food storage compartment, and of chill compartment when available, in accordance with standards referred to in Article 1(2) - omit for classes 1, 2 and 3. For class 3 appliances the net volume of the 'ice box'.""(c) the following point 15 is added:""15. If the model is produced in order to be built-in, this should be stated.""(d) the final Note is deleted.(3) Annex III is amended as follows:The final Note is deleted.(4) In Annex V the following text is inserted after the title ""ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS"":""PART 1: Definitions of Classes A+ and A++An appliance shall be classified as A+ or A++, where the energy efficiency index alpha (Iα) is within the ranges specified in Table 1.Table 1>TABLE>In Table 1>REFERENCE TO A GRAPHIC>where:AC= annual energy consumption of appliance (in accordance with Annex I, note V)SCα= standard annual energy consumption α of applianceSCα is calculated as>REFERENCE TO A GRAPHIC>where:Vc is the net volume (in litres) of the compartment (in accordance with standards referred to in Article 1(2)).Tc is the design temperature (in °C) of the compartment.The values of Mα and Nα are given in Table 2 and the values of FF, CC, BI and CH are given in Table 3Table 2>TABLE>Table 3>TABLE>If an appliance is not A+ or A++, it shall be classified in accordance with Part 2.PART 2: Definitions of Classes A to G....""
",energy consumption;use of energy;noise level;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;household electrical appliance;dish-washing machine;domestic appliances;domestic electrical device;electrical heating appliances;freezer;hoover;household appliances;refrigerator;vacuum-cleaner;washing machine;energy saving;rational use of energy;waste of energy;labelling,22
17863,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 604/98 of 17 March 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 923/96 (2), and in particular Article 13(11) thereof, together with the corresponding provisions of the other regulations on the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products,Whereas goods falling within CN codes 1901 90 91, 2101 12 92 and 2101 20 92 have in common that they may be manufactured with a high content of milk products accounting for the major part of the raw material costs; whereas exports of those goods are eligible for refunds on certain agricultural products incorporated in them; whereas those goods may be imported into the Community - from certain preferential third countries - without import duties being levied;Whereas, therefore, measures should be taken to prevent deflection of trade;Whereas Article 15(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 of 27 November 1987 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2114/97 (4), provides for such measures; whereas those measures may be extended to the goods in question; whereas, therefore, those goods should be included in the list of sensitive products in Annex V;Whereas, for the sake of simplification, certain notifications provided for in Article 49 of Regulation (EEC) 3665/87, which are no longer considered necessary for the proper administration of the system of export refunds, should be abolished;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the relevant management committees,. Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Part VII of Annex V, the following is inserted before subheading 3505 10 10:>TABLE>;2. Article 49 is replaced by the following:'Article 49Member States shall notify the Commission:- without delay, of all cases of application of Article 5(1)(a); the Commission shall inform the other Member States of such cases;- for each 12-digit code the quantities exported without an export licence comprising advance fixing of the refund for the cases referred to in the first indent of the second subparagraph of Article 2a(1), Article 3a and Article 43. Member States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that the communication is made at the latest in the second month following that in which the customs export formalities are completed.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. (1) shall apply to operations for which export declarations are accepted from the day of its entry into force.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 March 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 21.(2) OJ L 126, 24. 5. 1996, p. 37.(3) OJ L 351, 14. 12. 1987, p. 1.(4) OJ L 295, 29. 10. 1997, p. 2.
",customs formalities;customs clearance;customs declaration;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;EU production;Community production;European Union production;agricultural product;farm product;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,22
44847,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/231 of 11 February 2015 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 720/2014 on the allocation of import rights for applications lodged for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 under the tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 431/2008 for frozen meat of bovine animals and providing for additional quantities to be allocated. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188(1) and (3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 720/2014 (2) has laid down an allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities of import rights applied for for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 under the tariff quota opened by Commission Regulation (EC) No 431/2008 (3) for frozen meat of bovine animals.(2) Following the publication of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 720/2014, the United Kingdom informed the Commission of an administrative error which led to the notification of a quantity higher than the quantity actually applied for. Taking into account the actual quantity applied for results in the increase of the allocation coefficient and of the import rights to be allocated to all operators concerned.(3) Implementing Regulation (EU) No 720/2014 should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) Rules should be established regarding the allocation of the resulting additional import rights to the operators.(5) Given the need to allocate the additional import rights as soon as possible, this Regulation should enter into force on the day following that of its publication,. In Article 1 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 720/2014, ‘27,09851 %’ is replaced by ‘28,237983 %’. No later than 9 March 2015, Member States shall allocate the additional import rights resulting from the amendment made by Article 1 (the ‘additional import rights’) to operators who applied for, and were allocated, import rights under Regulation (EC) No 431/2008 for the import tariff quota period from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015.The additional import rights to be allocated to those operators shall amount to 1,139473 % of the quantities applied for. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 February 2015.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 720/2014 of 27 June 2014 on the allocation of import rights for applications lodged for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 under the tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 431/2008 for frozen meat of bovine animals (OJ L 190, 28.6.2014, p. 65).(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 431/2008 of 19 May 2008 opening and providing for the administration of an import tariff quota for frozen meat of bovine animals covered by CN code 0202 and products covered by CN code 0206 29 91 (OJ L 130, 20.5.2008, p. 3).
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;frozen product;frozen food;frozen foodstuff;import (EU);Community import;beef,22
37741,"2010/60/: Commission Decision of 2 February 2010 on the clearance of the accounts of the paying agencies of Malta concerning expenditure in the field of rural development measures financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) for the 2007 financial year (notified under document C(2010) 459). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (1), and in particular Articles 30 and 39 thereof,After consulting the Committee on the Agricultural Funds,Whereas:(1) Commission Decisions 2008/395/EC (2) and 2009/85/EC (3) cleared, for the 2007 financial year, the accounts of all the paying agencies except for the Maltese paying agency ‘MRAE’.(2) Following the transmission of new information and after additional checks, the Commission can now take a decision concerning expenditure in the field of rural development measures on the integrality, accuracy and veracity of the accounts submitted by the Maltese paying agency ‘MRAE’.(3) In accordance with Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005, this Decision does not prejudice decisions taken subsequently by the Commission excluding from Community financing expenditure not effected in accordance with Community rules,. The accounts of the Maltese paying agency ‘MRAE’ concerning expenditure in the field of rural development measures financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF), in respect of the 2007 financial year, are hereby cleared.The amounts which are recoverable from, or payable to, the Member State pursuant to this Decision in the field of rural development measures applicable in Malta are set out in Annex I and Annex II. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Malta.. Done at Brussels, 2 February 2010.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 139, 29.5.2008, p. 25.(3)  OJ L 33, 3.2.2009, p. 31.ANNEX ICLEARANCE OF THE PAYING AGENCIES' ACCOUNTSFINANCIAL YEAR 2007 — EAGF RURAL DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE IN NEW MEMBER STATESAMOUNT TO BE RECOVERED FROM OR PAID TO THE MEMBER STATEMS  2007 — Expenditure for the Paying Agencies for which the accounts are Total a + b Reductions Total Interim Payments reimbursed to the Member State for the financial year Amount to be recovered from (–) or paid to (+) the Member Statecleared disjoined= expenditure declared in the annual declaration = total of Interim Payments reimbursed to the Member State for the financial yeara b c = a + b d e = c + d f g = e – fMT EUR 4 148 025,92 0,00 4 148 025,92 0,00 4 148 025,92 4 148 025,00 0,92ANNEX IICLEARED EXPENDITURE BY EAGF RURAL DEVELOPMENT MEASURE FOR EXERCISE 2007 IN NEW MEMBER STATESDIFFERENCES BETWEEN ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND DECLARATIONS OF EXPENDITUREMS No Measures Expenditure 2007 Reductions Amount cleared for 2007MT No Measures i ii iii = i + ii1 Less favoured areas 1 720 811,99 0,00 1 720 811,992 Agri-environment 602 487,79 0,00 602 487,793 Meeting Standards 151 000,30 0,00 151 000,304 Producers group 0,00 0,00 0,005 Technical Assistance 101 978,48 0,00 101 978,486 State Aid Complement 0,00 0,00 0,007 Ad hoc measure 1 571 747,36 0,00 1 571 747,36Total 4 148 025,92 0,00 4 148 025,92
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20679,"2001/138/EC: Commission Decision of 9 February 2001 establishing protection and surveillance zones in the Community in relation with bluetongue (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 340). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000(1) laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue and in particular Article 8(2) and (3), 9(1)(c) and Article 12 thereof,Whereas:(1) During the year 2000, evidence of bluetongue outbreaks have been notified in France, Italy and Spain.(2) Decisions have been adopted to prevent the spread of the disease by restriction of movements, from the affected regions of these three Member States, of animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their sperm ova and embryos.(3) With the view to maintain the necessary restriction to movements it is necessary to demarcate protection and surveillance zones corresponding to each situations of these three Member States, in accordance with Article 8(2)(d) of Directive 2000/75/EC.(4) In Greece, the results of the epidemiological surveillance implemented in accordance with Commission Decision 2000/350/EC(2) (13000 samples) give a precise picture of the situation and drive to the conclusion that a low circulation of the virus is restricted to certain specific regions of the Greek territory.(5) Greece has adopted since November 1999 (Ministerial Decision No 398171 as amended by Ministerial Decision No 331765) national measures prohibiting the dispatch to Member States and export to third countries of animals, their sperm, ova and embryos of species susceptible to bluetongue from its entire territory.(6) A specific surveillance program is implemented by Greece in the frame of Commission Decision 2000/71/EC(3) with the view to detect in real time possible reinvasions from abroad.(7) It is however necessary to demarcate a protection and a surveillance zone in Greece in the frame of Directive 2000/75/EC, taking into account the epidemiological geographical and climatical data available.(8) It is also necessary to take into account the economical impact of restrictions to movement and therefore it is advisable to consider the whole territory of Greece as protection and surveillance zones.(9) This Decision shall be reviewed at the latest on 1 February 2002 and in particular concerning the situation prevailing in Greece.(10) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Administrative units included in the protection and surveillance zones relating to the outbreak due to bluetongue virus serotype 2 are listed in Annex I.Dispatch from the territory corresponding to these protection and surveillance zones, of live animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their sperm, ova and embryos, is prohibited. Administrative units included in the protection and surveillance zones relating to the epidemiological situation in Greece are listed in Annex II.Dispatch from the territory corresponding to these protection and surveillance zones, of live animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their sperm, ova and embryos, is prohibited.Greece shall authorise movements of live animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their sperm, ova and embryos between the protection and the surveillance zones. However, if necessary, Greece shall establish particular animal health conditions fo these movements from certain parts of its territory. This Decision shall be reviewed at the latest on 1 February 2002. Decisions 2000/350/EC, 2000/598/EC(4), 2000/685/EC(5), 2000/715/EC(6) and 2000/734/EC(7) are repealed. This Decision is addressed to the French Republic, the Hellenic Republic, the Italian Republic and the Kingdom of Spain.. Done at Brussels, 9 February 2001.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74.(2) OJ L 124, 25.5.2000, p. 58.(3) OJ L 24, 29.1.2000, p. 53.(4) OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 47.(5) OJ L 283, 9.11.2000, p. 44.(6) OJ L 290, 17.11.2000, p. 51.(7) OJ L 295, 23.11.2000, p. 35.ANNEX IProtection zoneFrance:Corse du sud, Haute CorseSpain:BalearesItaly:Sardegna: Cagliari, Nuoro, Sassari, OristanoSicilia: Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Catania, Enna, Messine, Palermo, Ragusa, Siracusa, Trapani.Calabria: Catanzaro, Cosenza, Crotone, Reggio Calabria, Vibo ValentiaBasilicata: Matera, PotenzaCampania: SalernoSurveillance zoneItaly:Campania: Avellino, Benevent, Caserta, NapoliaPuglia: Bari, Brindisi, Foggia, Lecce, TarentoANNEX IIProtection zoneNomos: Arta, Evia, Larissa, Lesvos, Magnesia and DodekanesiaSurveillance zoneNomos: all parts not included in the protection zone
",Greece;Hellenic Republic;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;export restriction;export ban;limit on exports;health risk;danger of sickness,22
23501,"Council Regulation (EC) No 496/2002 of 18 March 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 2604/2000 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate originating, amongst other countries, in India. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community(1), and in particular Article 11(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal submitted by the Commission after consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. MEASURES IN FORCE(1) By Regulation (EC) No 2603/2000(2), the Council imposed a definitive countervailing duty in the form of a specific amount per tonne of EUR 41,3/tonne on imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate (hereinafter referred to as ""the product concerned"") originating, inter alia, in India, with the exception of imports from several Indian companies specifically mentioned, which are subject to a lesser rate of duty. By Regulation (EC) No 2604/2000(3), the Council imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty in the form of a specific amount per tonne of EUR 181,7/tonne on imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate originating, inter alia, in India, with the exception of imports from several Indian companies specifically mentioned, which are subject to different rates of duty. The product is currently classifiable under CN code 3907 60 20.B. CURRENT INVESTIGATION(2) The Commission subsequently received a request to initiate a ""new exporter"" review of Regulation (EC) No 2604/2000, pursuant to Article 11(4) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (hereinafter referred to as ""the Basic Regulation""), from the Indian producer Futura Polymers Ltd (hereinafter referred to as ""the company concerned""). This company claimed that it was not related to any of the exporting producers in India subject to the anti-dumping measures in force with regard to the product concerned. Furthermore, it claimed that it had not exported the product concerned during the original period of investigation (1 October 1998 to 30 September 1999), but had exported the product concerned to the Community since then.(3) The product covered by the current review is the same as in the original investigation, i.e. polyethylene terephthalate (""PET"") with a coefficient of viscosity of 78 ml/g or higher, according to DIN (Deutsche Industrienorm) 53728.(4) The Commission examined the evidence submitted by the Indian exporting producer concerned and considered it sufficient to justify the initiation of a review in accordance with the provisions of Article 11(4) of the Basic Regulation. After consultation of the Advisory Committee and after the Community industry concerned had been given the opportunity to comment, the Commission initiated, by Regulation (EC) No 1240/2001(4), a review of Regulation (EC) No 2604/2000 with regard to the company concerned and commenced its investigation.(5) By the Regulation initiating the review, the Commission also repealed the anti-dumping duty imposed by Regulation (EC) No 2604/2000 with regard to imports of the product concerned, produced and exported to the Community by the company concerned and directed customs authorities, pursuant to Article 14(5) of the Basic Regulation, to take appropriate steps to register such imports.(6) The Commission officially advised the company concerned and the representatives of the exporting country of the initiation of the review. Furthermore, it gave other parties directly concerned the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing. However, no such request was received by the Commission.(7) The Commission sent a questionnaire to the company concerned and received a reply within the deadline. The Commission also sought and verified all the information deemed necessary for the determination of dumping. A verification visit was carried out at the premises of the company concerned.(8) The investigation of dumping covered the period from 1 April 2000 to 31 March 2001 (hereinafter referred to as ""the investigation period"").(9) The same methodology as that used in the original investigation was applied in the current investigation.C. SCOPE OF THE REVIEW(10) As no request for a review of the findings on injury was made in this investigation, the review was limited to dumping.D. RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION1. New exporter qualification(11) The investigation confirmed that the company concerned had not exported the product concerned during the original period of investigation and that it had begun exporting to the Community after this period.Furthermore, according to documentary evidence submitted, the company was able to satisfactorily demonstrate that it did not have any links, direct or indirect, with any of the Indian exporting producers subject to the anti-dumping measures in force with regard to the product concerned.Accordingly, it is confirmed that the company concerned should be considered a new exporter in accordance with Article 11(4) of the Basic Regulation, and thus an individual dumping margin should be determined for it.2. DumpingNormal value(12) As far as the determination of normal value is concerned, the Commission first established, for the company, whether its total domestic sales of polyethylene terephthalate were representative in comparison with its total export sales to the Community. In accordance with Article 2(2) of the Basic Regulation, domestic sales were considered representative since the total domestic sales volume of the exporting producer was at least 5 % of its total export sales volume to the Community. Domestic sales of the product type exported to the Community were also representative, i.e. at least 5 % of the sales volume exported to the Community.(13) An examination was also made as to whether the domestic sales could be regarded as having been made in the ordinary course of trade, by establishing the proportion of profitable sales to independent customers. The sales volume of the product concerned sold at a net sales price equal to or above the calculated cost of production (""profitable sales"") represented 80 % or more of the total sales volume and the weighted average price of that type was above cost of production. Consequently, normal value was based on the actual domestic price, calculated as a weighted average of the prices of all domestic sales made during the investigation period, irrespective of whether all these sales were profitable or not.Export price(14) Since all export sales to the Community were made to independent customers in the Community, the export price was established in accordance with Article 2(8) of the Basic Regulation, namely on the basis of export prices actually paid or payable.Comparison(15) For the purpose of ensuring a fair comparison between normal value and export price, due allowance in the form of adjustments was made for differences affecting price comparability in accordance with Article 2(10) of the Basic Regulation.(16) All the export sales allowances were accepted. These related to inland freight, other freight, bank charges, other charges and packing.(17) All the domestic sales allowances claimed by the company were accepted, i.e. credit costs, commissions and indirect taxes. Since test certificates for the product showed a quality difference between that sold domestically and that exported to the Community, an adjustment for differences in physical characteristics was made. This difference was quantified by comparing prices of the two qualities sold to third countries.Dumping margin(18) According to Article 2(11) of the Basic Regulation, the dumping margin was established on the basis of a comparison between the weighted average normal value by type and the weighted average export price.(19) This weighted average dumping margin established for the company, expressed as a percentage of the free-at-Community-frontier price, amounts to 14,7 %.E. AMENDMENT OF THE MEASURES BEING REVIEWED(20) In the light of the foregoing, it is considered that a definitive anti-dumping duty should be imposed at the level of the dumping margin found but, in accordance with Article 9(4) of the Basic Regulation, should not be higher than the country-wide injury margin established for India by the definitive Regulation in the original anti-dumping investigation. In this case the anti-dumping duty was based on the dumping margin mentioned above since the investigation, pursuant to Article 11(4) of the Basic Regulation, was limited to the examination of the situation of dumping of the company concerned and the country-wide injury margin of the original investigation was higher.(21) In accordance with Article 14(1) of the Basic Regulation, no product shall be subject to both antidumping and countervailing duties for the purposes of dealing with one and the same situation arising from dumping or from export subsidisation. As anti-dumping duties should be imposed on imports of the product concerned it is necessary to determine whether, and to what extent, the subsidy and the dumping margin arise from the same situation.(22) In the case in question the company concerned cooperated in the initial anti-subsidy case and the countervailing duty has been established at 0 %.F. RETROACTIVE LEVYING OF THE ANTI-DUMPING DUTY(23) As the review has resulted in a determination of dumping in respect of the company concerned, the anti-dumping duty applicable to this company shall also be levied retroactively from the date of initiation of this review on imports which have been made subject to registration pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1240/2001.G. UNDERTAKING(24) The company, Futura Polymers Ltd, offered a price undertaking concerning its exports of the product concerned to the Community, in accordance with Article 8(1) of the Basic Regulation.(25) After examination of the offer, the Commission considered the undertaking as acceptable since it would eliminate the injurious effects of dumping pursuant to Article 8(1) of the Basic Regulation. Moreover, the regular and detailed reports which the company undertook to provide to the Commission will allow effective monitoring. Furthermore, the nature of the product and the sales structure of the company is such that the Commission considers that the risk of circumvention is limited.(26) In order to ensure the effective respect and monitoring of the undertaking, when the request for release for free circulation pursuant to the undertaking is presented, exemption from the duty is conditional upon presentation to the customs service of the Member State concerned a valid ""Commercial Invoice"" issued by Futura Polymers Ltd and containing the information listed in the Annex of Regulation (EC) No 2604/2000. Where no such invoice is presented, or when it does not correspond to the product presented to customs, the appropriate rate of anti-dumping duty should be payable in order to ensure the effective application of the undertaking.(27) In the event of a breach or withdrawal of the undertaking, an anti-dumping duty may be imposed, pursuant to Article 8(9) and (10) of the Basic Regulation.H. DISCLOSURE AND DURATION OF THE MEASURES(28) The company concerned was informed of the facts and considerations on the basis of which it was intended to impose the amended definitive anti-dumping duty on its imports into the Community.(29) This review does not affect the date on which Regulation (EC) No 2604/2000 will expire pursuant to Article 11(2) of the Basic Regulation,. 1. The text concerning Futura Polymers Limited in Article 1(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2604/2000 is hereby replaced by:>TABLE>2. The table in Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2604/2000 is hereby amended by the insertion of the following as a third entry:>TABLE>3. The duty hereby imposed shall also be levied retroactively on imports of the product concerned which have been registered pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1240/2001.4. Unless otherwise specified, the provisions in force concerning customs duties shall apply. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 March 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Arias CaĂąete(1) OJ L 56, 06.03.1996, p.1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2238/2000 (OJ L 257, 11.10.2000, p. 2).(2) OJ L 301, 30.11.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 301, 30.11.2000, p. 21.(4) OJ L 171, 26.6.2001, p. 3.
",import;India;Republic of India;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty,22
14029,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 670/95 of 29 March 1995 amending Regulation (EC) No 3299/94 on transitional measures applicable in Austria in the wine-growing sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 149 (1) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 3299/94 (1), fixes the transitional measures applicable in Austria in the wine-growing sector as a result of accession;Whereas a check revealed that the published version does not correspond to the measures presented for the opinion of the Management Committee; whereas, therefore, the Regulation in question must be amended,. Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 3299/94 is hereby replaced by the following:'Article 2Without prejudice to the specific transitional provisions to the Act of Accession, the products referred to in Article 1 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87, where these are located on Austrian territory, that do not meet the requirements of Title II and Articles 65 to 70 of that Regulation or of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4252/88 (4) and Council Regulation (EEC) No 2332/92 (5), both amended by Regulation (EC) No 1893/94 (6), may be marketed in Austria alone or exported to third countries, until stocks are exhausted, when those products:- are of Austrian origin and have been produced up to 31 August 1995 at the latest, in compliance with the legislation in force in Austria before its accession, or- were imported into Austria before its accession in compliance with Austrian legislation.(4) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1988, p. 59.(5) OJ No L 231, 13. 8. 1992, p. 1.(6) OJ No L 197, 30. 7. 1994, p. 45.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.At the request of the interested parties, it shall apply with effect from 1 January 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 March 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 341, 30. 12. 1994, p. 37.
",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Austria;Republic of Austria;wine;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing,22
25732,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 402/2003 of 3 March 2003 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in Israel. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001(3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 209/2003(4), opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Malta, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, respectively.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 400/2003(5) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97(7), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in Israel. The Customs duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2003. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations (CN code ex 0603 10 20 ) originating in Israel, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 4 March 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 March 2003.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22.(2) OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 109, 19.4.2001, p. 2.(4) OJ L 28, 4.2.2003, p. 30.(5) See page 16 of this Official Journal.(6) OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16.(7) OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1.
",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;import;Israel;State of Israel;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
40820,"2012/684/EU: Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (application EGF/2011/021 NL/Zalco from the Netherlands). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 28 thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2), and in particular Article 12(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide additional support for workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.(2) The scope of the EGF was broadened for applications submitted from 1 May 2009 to 30 December 2011 to include support for workers made redundant as a direct result of the global financial and economic crisis.(3) The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the EGF within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million.(4) The Netherlands submitted an application on 28 December 2011 to mobilise the EGF in respect of redundancies in the enterprise Zalco Aluminium Zeeland Company NV and in two supplier firms (ECL Services Netherlands bv and Start), and supplemented it by additional information up to 18 June 2012. This application complies with the requirements for determining the financial contributions as laid down in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006. The Commission, therefore, proposes to mobilise an amount of EUR 1 494 008.(5) The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution for the application submitted by the Netherlands,. For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2012, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 1 494 008 in commitment and payment appropriations. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Strasbourg, 25 October 2012.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentM. SCHULZFor the CouncilThe PresidentA. D. MAVROYIANNIS(1)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1.
",collective dismissal;collective redundancy;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;metal product;metallurgical product;economic recession;deterioration of the economy;economic crisis;economic depression;payment appropriation;iron and steel product;Zeeland;distribution of EU funding;distribution of Community funding;distribution of European Union funding;commitment of expenditure;commitment appropriation;commitment authorisation;European Globalisation Adjustment Fund;EGF,22
11241,"Council Directive 93/33/EEC of 14 June 1993 on protective devices intended to prevent the unauthorized use of two- or three-wheel motor vehicles. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article  100a thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 92/61/EEC of 30 June 1992 relating to the type-approval of two-  or three-wheel motor vehicles (1),Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (2),In cooperation with the European Parliament (3),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (4),Whereas the internal market comprises an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement  of goods, persons, services and capital is ensured; whereas measures necessary to that end should  be adopted;Whereas, with regard to their protective devices intended to prevent unauthorized use, in each  Member State two- or three-wheel motor vehicles must display certain technical characteristics laid  down by mandatory provisions which differ from one Member State to another; whereas, as a result of  their differences, such provisions constitute a barrier to trade within the Community;Whereas those obstacles to the establishment and operation of the internal market may be removed if  the same requirements are adopted by all Member States in place of their national rules;Whereas it is necessary to draw up harmonized requirements concerning the protective devices  intended to prevent the unauthorized use of two- or three-wheel motor vehicles in order to enable  the type-approval and component type-approval procedures laid down in Directive 92/61/EEC to be  applied for each type of such vehicle;Whereas, given the scale and impact of the action proposed in the sector in question, the Community  measures covered by this Directive are necessary, indeed essential, to achieve the aim in view,  which is to establish Community vehicle type-approval; whereas that aim cannot be adequately  achieved by the Member States individually;Whereas in order to facilitate access to the markets of non-Community countries it would seem  necessary to establish equivalence between the requirements of this Directive and those of  Regulation No 62 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe,. This Directive and its Annexes apply to the protective devices  intended to prevent the unauthorized use of all types of vehicle as defined in Article 1 of  Directive 92/61/EEC. The procedure for the granting of component type-approval in respect of the protective  device intended to prevent the unauthorized use of a type of two- or three-wheel motor vehicle and  the conditions governing the free movement of such vehicles shall be as laid down in Chapters II  and III of Directive 92/61/EEC. In accordance with Article 11 of Directive 92/61/EEC, equivalence between the  requirements laid down in this Directive and those laid down in United Nations ECE Regulation No 62  (E/ECE/TRANS/505 - Add. 61 / Amend. 1) is hereby acknowledged.The authorities of the Member States which grant component type-approval shall accept approvals  granted in accordance with the requirements of the abovementioned Regulation No 62 as well as  component type-approval marks as an alternative to the corresponding approvals granted in  accordance with this Directive. This Directive may be amended in accordance with Article 13 of Directive 70/156/EEC (5)  in order to:- take into account any amendments to the United Nations ECE Regulation referred to in Article 3,- adapt the Annexes to technical progress. 1. Member States shall adopt and publish the provisions necessary to comply with this  Directive not later than 14 December 1994. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When the Member States adopt these provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or  shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods  of making such a reference shall be laid down by the Member States.From the date mentioned in the first subparagraph Member States may not, for reasons connected with  the protective device intended to prevent unauthorized use, prohibit the initial entry into service  of vehicles which conform to this Directive.They shall apply the provisions referred to in the first subparagraph as from 14 June 1995.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of national law  which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 14 June 1993.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. TROEJBORG(1) OJ No L 225, 10. 8. 1992, p. 72.(2) OJ No C 293, 9. 11. 1992, p. 32.(3) OJ No C 337, 21. 12. 1992, p. 103 and OJ No C 176, 28. 6. 1993.(4) OJ No C 73, 15. 3. 1993, p. 22.(5) OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 92/53/EEC (OJ No L 225,  10. 8. 1992, p. 1).ANNEX ISCOPE - DEFINITIONS - GENERAL AND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS1. SCOPE1.1. This  Directive applies to protective devices intended to prevent the unauthorized use of two-wheel motor  vehicles with or without sidecar and three-wheel motor vehicles.2. DEFINITIONS2.1. For the purpose of this Directive:2.2. 'component type-approval' means component type-approval in respect of protection against the  unauthorized use of a type of vehicle;2.3. 'type of vehicle' means motor vehicles not essentially differing from each other, and in  particular with regard to the following aspects;2.3.1. information concerning the type of vehicle provided by the manufacturer;2.3.2. arrangement and form taken by the component or components of the vehicle on which the  protective device acts;2.3.3. type of protective device;2.4. 'protective device' means a system intended to prevent the unauthorized use of the vehicle by  positively locking the steering and/or transmission; that system may:2.4.1. act solely and positively on the steering, (type-1 device);2.4.2. act positively on the steering at the same time as the device which switches off the engine  of the vehicle (type-2 device);2.4.3. when preloaded, act on the steering at the same times as the device which switches off the  engine of the vehicle (type-3 device);2.4.4. act positively on the transmission (type-4 device);2.5. 'steering device' means the steering control (handlebar or steering wheel), the steering head  and any accessory fittings or other components having a direct incidence on the effectiveness of  the protective device;2.6. 'combination' means a variant intended and produced especially for this use of a locking  system which, when properly actuated, enables said locking system to operate;2.7. 'key' means any device designed and manufactured in order to actuate a locking system that  itself has been designed and manufactured in order to be actuated solely by that device.3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS3.1. All two- or three-wheel motor vehicles, with the exception of mopeds,  must be fitted with a protective device intended to prevent unauthorized use which meets the  requirements contained in this Directive. Where a device intended to prevent unauthorized use is  fitted to a moped, it must meet the requirements contained in this Directive.3.2. The protective device must be such that:3.2.1. it is necessary to disable it in order to point, drive or move the vehicle straight ahead;3.2.2. it is necessary, in the case of a type-4 protective device, to render it inoperative in  order to release the transmission. If this device is actuated by the parking control it must act at  the same time as the device which stops the engine of the vehicle;3.2.3. the key can only be removed when the catch is fully engaged or withdrawn. It must be  impossible to obtain any intermediate position of the key which may subsequently engage the bolt,  even if the key for the protective device is introduced.3.3. The requirements set out in section 3.2 must be met by manipulating a key just once.3.4. The protective device referred to in section 3.1 and the parts that it controls within the  vehicle shall be designed in such a way that it is impossible quickly and without attracting  attention to open it, render it inoperative or destroy it, for example by using ordinary, cheap  tools, equipment or instruments that are easy to conceal.3.5. The protective device must form part of the vehicle's original equipment (i.e. it must be  fitted by the manufacturer before initial retail sale). The lock must be attached firmly to the  protective device. (If the lock can be extracted by using the key following removal of the cover or  any other retaining device, this does not conflict with the requirement.)3.6. The key locking  system must incorporate at least 1 000 different combinations or a quantity equivalent to the  number of vehicles built annually if that number is lower than 1 000. The frequency of a  combination for a given type of vehicle must be roughly 1 per 1 000.3.7. The key and lock code must not be visible.3.8. The lock must be designed, manufactured and installed in such a way that it is not possible to  turn the cylinder when it is in the locked position by applying a torque of less than 0,245 m daN  with anything other than the appropriate key, and3.8.1. if the cylinder is of the pin type, that  there are no more of than two identical grooves operating in the same direction, adjacent and no  more than 60 % of identical grooves, or3.8.2. if the cylinder is of the disc type, that there are  no more than two identical adjacent grooves operating in the same direction and no more than 50 %  of identical slots.3.9. The protective devices must be such that, when the vehicle is set in motion and the engine is  turning there is no likelihood of accidental jamming which could, in particular, constitute a  safety hazard.3.10. If it is of type 1, 2 or 3, once it has been armed the protective device must, without any  deterioration of the steering device that is likely to impair safety, be able to withstand the  application in both directions and under static conditions of a torque of 20 m daN along the axis  of the steering spindle.3.11. If it is of type 1, 2 or 3 the protective device must be designed in such a way that the  steering can only be locked at an angle of at least 20° to the left and/or right in relation to the  straight-ahead position.3.12. In a locked position, the protective device must, in the case of type-4 devices, where  maximum torque of the traction motor is applied, prevent the rotation of the drive wheel.4. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS4.1. In addition to the general requirements set out in section 3 the  protective device must also meet the specific requirements set out below:4.1.1. it must not be possible in the case of type-1 or type-2 protective devices to actuate the  lock other than by the motion of the key, the steering device as defined in section 2.5 being in  the appropriate position for engagement of the catch in the corresponding slot;4.1.2. in the case of type-3 protective devices it must not be possible to preload the catch via  action on the part of the vehicle user combined or added to a turning of the key. Apart from the  conditions provided for in section 3.2.3 it shall not be possible to remove the key once the catch  has been preloaded;4.2. it must not be possible to engage the catch in type-2 and type-3 protective devices if the  device is in a position enabling the engine of the vehicle to be started;4.3. where a type-3 protective device is armed it must not be possible to prevent said device from  operating;4.4. type-3 protective devices must remain in a good operating state and in particular must  continue to meet the requirements set out in sections 3.8, 3.9, 3.10 and 4.3 after being subjected  to 2 500 locking cycles in each direction in the test specified in Annex II.ANNEX IIWEAR TEST ON TYPE 3 PROTECTIVE DEVICES1. TEST EQUIPMENT1.1. The test  equipment consists of:1.1.1. a rig on which the sample of a steering unit fitted with a protective device as defined in  section 2.4 in Annex I may be mounted;1.1.2. a system for actuating and releasing the device, including the use of the key;1.1.3. a system designed to rotate the steering spindle in relation to the protective device.2. TEST METHOD2.1. A sample of the steering unit fitted with the protective device is mounted on  the rig referred to in section 1.1.1.2.2. A test cycle then involves the following operations:2.2.1. starting position: the protective device is deactivated and the steering spindle placed in a  position preventing activation of the protective device;2.2.2. arming: the protective device is armed by turning the key;2.2.3. activation: the steering spindle is turned in such a way that the torque applied to it when  the protective device is armed is 5,88 Nm ¹ 0,25;2.2.4. deactivation: the protective device is deactivated by the normal means, the torque being  reduced to 0 in order to ease deactivation;2.2.5. return position: the steering spindle is turned until it reaches a position which does not  permit engagement of the protective device;2.2.6. rotation in the opposite direction: the operations referred to in Items 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4  and 2.2.5 are repeated, but in the opposite direction of rotation of the steering spindle;2.2.7. the interval between two successive activations of the device shall be at least 10 seconds;2.3. the wear cycle is repeated the number of times provided for in section 4.4 of Annex I.ANNEX IIIAppendix 1Information document in respect of protective devices intended to  prevent the unauthorized use of a type of two- or three-wheel motor vehicle(to be attached to the  application for component type-approval if this is submitted separately from the application for  vehicle type-approval)Order No (assigned by the applicant): .The application for the component type-approval of protective devices intended to prevent the  unauthorized use of a type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle shall contain the information set  out in Annex II to Directive 92/61/EEC, Part A, sections:- 0.1- 0.2- 0.4 to 0.6- 9.4.1- 9.4.2 and, where it is:- a type 1 device, sections 6.1 and 6.1.1,- a type 2 or 3 device, sections 3.2.5 to 3.2.6.2, 6.1 and 6.1.1,- a type 4 device, sections 4.1 to 4.4.2.Appendix 2Name of administrationComponent type-approval certificate in respect of a protective  device intended to prevent the unauthorized use of a type of two- or three-wheel motor  vehicleMODELReport No . by technical service . date .Component type-approval No: . Extension No: .1. Trade mark or name of vehicle: .2. Type of vehicle: .3. Manufacturer's name and address: ..4. Name and address of manufacturer's representative (if any): ..5. Date vehicle submitted for test: .6. Component type-approval granted/refused (1):7. Place: .8. Date: .9. Signature: . (1) Delete as appropriate.
",marketing standard;grading;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;transport safety;passenger protection;two-wheeled vehicle;bicycle;cycle;lightweight motorcycle;motorbike;motorcycle;scooter;motor vehicle;safety device;brake mechanism;head-rest;protective device;rear-view mirror;safety belt;technical standard;Community certification,22
5741,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1098/2013 of 4 November 2013 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Gâche vendéenne (PGI)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, France’s application to register the name ‘Gâche vendéenne’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Gâche vendéenne’ should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 November 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ C 68, 8.3.2013, p. 48.ANNEXAgricultural products and foodstuffs listed in Annex I(I) to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012:Class 2.4.   Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s waresFRANCEGâche vendéenne (PGI)
",France;French Republic;confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,22
42696,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 688/2013 of 18 July 2013 on the allocation of import rights for applications lodged for the period 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 under the tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 431/2008 for frozen meat of bovine animals. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 431/2008 of 19 May 2008 opening and providing for the administration of an import tariff quota for frozen meat of bovine animals covered by CN code 0202 and products covered by CN code 0206 29 91 (3) opens an import tariff quota for beef and veal products.(2) The applications for import rights lodged for the period 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 relate to quantities exceeding those available. The extent to which import rights may be allocated should therefore be determined and an allocation coefficient laid down to be applied to the quantities applied for,. The quantities for which import right applications covered by the quota with the serial number 09.4003 have been lodged for the period 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 under Regulation (EC) No 431/2008 shall be multiplied by an allocation coefficient of 29,736422 %. This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 July 2013.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 July 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 130, 20.5.2008, p. 3.
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;frozen product;frozen food;frozen foodstuff;import (EU);Community import;beef,22
7293,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 596/89 of 8 March 1989 amending for the fifth time Regulation (EEC) No 2707/86 laying down detailed rules for the description and presentation of sparkling and aerated sparkling wines. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2964/88 (2), and in particular Article 72 (5) thereof,Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 3309/85 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 538/87 (4), lays down general rules for the description and presentation of sparkling wines and aerated sparkling wines;Whereas it is compulsory to indicate the Member State; whereas it should be made clear as a result how this is to be indicated on the labelling;Whereas the second paragraph of Article 9 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2707/86 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2657/88 (6), provides that the Commission is to decide on one or more terms to apply throughout the Community for use in conjunction with and subsequently instead of the expression 'mĂŠthode champenoise';Whereas Council Directive 75/106/EEC of 19 December 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making-up by volume of certain prepackaged liquids (7), as last amended by Directive 88/316/EEC (8), lays down provisions on the making up of sparkling wines and aerated sparkling wines placed on the market after 31 December 1988; whereas, in order to permit the disposal of sparkling wines and aerated sparkling wines already made up before that date, provision should be made that such wine, in containers which may no longer be used, must be able to be held with a view to sale and placed on the market in their containers and under certain conditions until stocks are exhausted;Whereas the second indent of the first subparagraph of Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3309/85 provides that the names of a geographical unit may be used for quality sparkling wine; whereas the geographical names forwarded by the United Kingdom should be added to the list in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2707/86;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Regulation (EEC) No 2707/86 is hereby amended as follows:1. the following paragraph is added to Article 3:'4. The Member State where the producer, vendor or importer has his head office shall be indicated:- either in full after the commune or part of commune,- or by a capital letter or letters indicating the country, where applicable, together with the postal code of the commune in question.';2. Article 9 is replaced by the following:'Article 9The expressions equivalent to ""mĂŠthode champenoise"" that may, under the third subparagraph of Article 6 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 3309/85, be shown together with that term shall be ""bottle-fermented by the traditional method"" or ""traditional method"" og ""classical method"" or classical traditional method"".The expressions mentioned in the preceding subparagraph may be translated into another official Community language.';3. the following paragraph is added in Article 10:'(5) Sparkling wines and aerated sparkling wines in containers which may no longer be used after the expiry of the transitional periods referred to in Article5 of Council Directive 75/106/EEC (1) and in other Community provisions applicable may be held with a view to sale and placed on the market in their containers until stocks are exhausted provided it may be proved, in particular by the registers referred to in Article 71 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 (2), that the product in question has been vatted, bottled and labelled before the expiry of the abovementioned transitional periods.(1) OJ No L 42, 15. 2. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.';4. the following point 3 is added to Annex I:'3. For the United Kingdom:(a) England;(b) Wales.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 March 1989.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 269, 29. 9. 1988, p. 5.(3) OJ No L 320, 29. 11. 1985, p. 9.(4) OJ No L 55, 25. 2. 1987, p. 4.(5) OJ No L 246, 30. 8. 1986, p. 71.(6) OJ No L 237, 27. 8. 1988, p. 17.(7) OJ No L 42, 15. 2. 1975, p. 1.(8) OJ No L 143, 10. 6. 1988, p. 26.
",marketing standard;grading;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;wine of superior quality;quality wine produced in a specific region;quality wines psr;qwpsr;wine of designated origin;sparkling wine;semi-sparkling wine;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;preparation for market,22
3374,"2003/187/EC: Commission Decision of 18 March 2003 repealing Decision 2003/173/EC concerning protective measures in relation to a strong suspicion of avian influenza in Belgium (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2003) 879). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Council Directive 2002/33/EC(2), and, in particular, Article 10 thereof,Whereas:(1) Late on 11 March 2003 the veterinary authorities of Belgium have informed the Commission about a strong suspicion of avian influenza in a poultry flock in the province of Antwerp.(2) Avian influenza is a highly contagious poultry disease that can pose a serious threat for the poultry industry.(3) The Belgium authorities have immediately, before the official confirmation of the disease, implemented the measures foreseen in Council Directive 92/40/EEC(3) introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza while further confirmatory diagnostic procedures were carried out.(4) For the sake of clarity and transparency the Commission adopted Decision 2003/173/EC(4).(5) In the light of the results of laboratory testing and epidemiological situation in Belgium, Decision 2003/173/EC should be repealed.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 2003/173/EC is repealed. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 March 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.(2) OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14.(3) OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1.(4) OJ L 69, 13.3.2003, p. 29.
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;egg;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,22
2579,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 302/1999 of 10 February 1999 amending Regulation (EC) No 2756/98 establishing Community tariff quotas for 1999 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 10, 0104 20 90 and 0204 and derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 as regards the import and export of products in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 77/98 of 9 January 1998 on certain procedures for applying the Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (1) and in particular Article 1 thereof,Whereas Annex D to Agreement adopted by Council Decision (EC) No 831/97 of 27 November 1997 concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (2) lays down the quantities of certain agricultural products that may be imported with a total exemption from customs duty subject to tariff quotas, ceilings or reference quantities;Whereas accordingly it is necessary to adapt the rate of duty laid down in Annex III to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2756/98 of 18 December 1998 establishing Community tariff quotas for 1999 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 10, 0104 20 90 and 0204 and derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 as regards the import and export of products in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector (3);Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for sheepmeat and goatmeat,. Regulation (EC) No 2756/98 is amended as follows:1. Article 3(3) is replaced by the following text:'3. The quantities of live animals, expressed in live weight, falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80 and 0104 20 90 for which the customs duty, applicable to imports originating in specific supplying countries, is reduced to zero for the period between 1 January and 31 December 1999, shall be those laid down in Annex III.`2. Annex III is replaced by the following text:'ANNEX IIIQUANTITIES FOR 1999 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3(3)Order number 09.4035Live sheep and goats (tonnes live weight) - Duty rate zero>TABLE> This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 February 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 8, 14. 1. 1998, p. 1.(2) OJ L 348, 18. 12. 1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 345, 19. 12. 1998, p. 31.
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;live animal;animal on the hoof;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;customs duties;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;FYROM;Macedonia-Skopje;The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;ex-Yugoslav republic,22
2964,"2002/232/EC: Commission Decision of 27 February 2002 amending Decision 2000/745/EC accepting undertakings offered in connection with the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy proceedings concerning imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate originating, inter alia, in India (notified under document number C(2002) 620). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European CommunityHaving regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2238/2000(2) (the ""basic AD Regulation""), and in particular Articles 8 and 9 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 of 6 October 1997 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community(3) (the ""basic AS Regulation""), and in particular Articles 13 and 15 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PROCEDURE(1) By Regulation (EC) No 2603/2000(4), the Council imposed a definitive countervailing duty in the form of a specific amount per tonne of EUR 41,3/tonne on imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate originating, inter alia, in India, with the exception of imports from several Indian companies specifically mentioned, which are subject to a lesser rate of duty. Imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate exported by companies from which an undertaking had been accepted were exempted from that duty pursuant to Article 2(1) of that Regulation.(2) By Regulation (EC) No 2604/2000(5), the Council imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty in the form of a specific amount per tonne of EUR 181,7/tonne on imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate originating, inter alia, in India, with the exception of imports from several Indian companies specifically mentioned, which are subject to different rate of duty. Imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate exported by companies from which an undertaking had been accepted were exempted from that duty pursuant to Article 2(1) of that Regulation.(3) On 29 November 2000, the Commission adopted Decision 2000/745/EC(6), accepting undertakings offered in connection with the two abovementioned proceedings by the exporters mentioned in Article 1 of that Decision and terminated the investigations in their respect.(4) On 26 June 2001, the Commission, by Regulation (EC) No 1240/2001(7), announced the initiation of a ""new exporter"" review of Council Regulation (EC) No 2604/2000 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate originating, inter alia, in India, repealing the duty with regard to imports from one exporting producer and making these imports subject to registration.(5) The definitive findings and conclusions of the investigation are set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 496/2002(8) amending Regulation (EC) No 2604/2000.B. UNDERTAKING(6) Subsequent to the disclosure by which Futura Polymers Ltd (hereinafter referred to as the company concerned) was informed of the facts and considerations on the basis of which it was intended to impose the amended definitive anti-dumping duty on its imports into the Community, the company concerned offered an undertaking in accordance with Article 8(1) of the basic AD Regulation. According to this undertaking, the exporting producer in question has offered not to sell to his unrelated customers below certain minimum prices.(7) The Commission considers that the undertaking offered by the company concerned can be accepted since it eliminates the injurious effects of dumping. Moreover, the regular and detailed reports which the company concerned undertook to provide to the Commission will allow effective monitoring. Furthermore, the cooperation of the company concerned during the investigation, its structure and sales organisation, as well as the specificities of the product concerned are such that the Commission considers that the risk of circumvention of the undertaking will be limited.(8) In order to further enable the Commission to effectively monitor the compliance of the company with the undertaking, when the request for release for free circulation pursuant to the undertaking is presented to the relevant customs authority, exemption from the duty shall be conditional on presentation of a commercial invoice. Such commercial invoice has to be issued by the company from whom the undertaking is accepted and must contain the information listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2604/2000. Where no such invoice is presented, or when it does not correspond to the product concerned presented to customs, the appropriate rate of anti-dumping duty should instead be payable.(9) In the event of a suspected breach, breach or withdrawal of the undertaking an anti-dumping duty may be imposed, pursuant to Article 8(9) and (10) of the basic AD Regulation,. The table in Article 1 of Decision 2000/745/EC is hereby amended by adding the following:>TABLE> This Decision shall enter into force the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Decision shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 February 2002.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 257, 11.10.2000, p. 2.(3) OJ L 288, 21.10.1997, p. 1.(4) OJ L 301, 30.11.2000, p. 1.(5) OJ L 301, 30.11.2000, p. 21.(6) OJ L 301, 30.11.2000, p. 88.(7) OJ L 171, 26.6.2001, p. 3.(8) See page 4 of this Official Journal.
",import;India;Republic of India;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty,22
2554,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 2004/83 of 18 July 1983 amending, as regards lemons, Regulations (EEC) No 2511/69 and (EEC) No 1035/72. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 42 and 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 2511/69 of 9 December 1969 laying down special measures for improving the production and marketing of Community citrus fruit (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1204/82 (4), provides for a system of financial compensation for sellers established in the producer Member States in respect of Community oranges, mandarins, clementines and lemons marketed in the other Member States;Whereas, under Article 7 (2) of the said Regulation, the financial compensation in respect of lemons and clementines must be gradually reduced as from the 1983/84 marketing year and be abolished as from the 1986/87 marketing year;Whereas the progress made on the measures providing for a switch to new varieties of lemons has been less than anticipated; whereas the application of the provisions concerning the reduction in the financial compensation in respect of lemons should therefore be postponed by one marketing year;Whereas the situation in question should be taken into account when fixing the reference prices for lemons, by consequently amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1738/82 (6);Whereas the marketing year for lemons begins on 1 June; whereas this Regulation should therefore apply from that date,. Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2511/69 is hereby amended as follows:1. In the first subparagraph of paragraph 2, 'lemons and' is deleted.2. The following paragraph 2a is added:'2a. For lemons, the amount of the financial compensation shall be fixed each year before the beginning of the marketing year, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 43 (2) of the Treaty:(a) up to and including the 1983/84 marketing year, on the basis of the previous amount adjusted for changes in the basic and buying-in prices for the products in question, subject to the condition, however, that the percentage change in the financial compensation compared with the preceding marketing year may not exceed the percentage change in the basic and buying-in prices;(b) with effect from the 1984/85 marketing year, on the basis of the previous levels of the amount reduced, successively, by one-quarter, one-third and one-half.Financial compensation shall be abolished with effect from the 1987/88 marketing year.' Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 is hereby amended as follows:1. The second subparagraph of paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:'However, for clementines up to and including the 1982/83 marketing year, for lemons up to and including the 1983/84 marketing year and in the case of oranges, mandarins, satsumas, tangerines and other similar citrus hybrids, with the exception of clementines, up to and including the 1989/90 marketing year, the reference prices shall be fixed at the same level as for the preceding marketing year and adjusted, where appropriate, by a percentage not exceeding the difference between the percentage representing the change in the basic and buying-in prices and that representing the change in the financial compensation provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 2511/69 as compared with the preceding marketing year.'2. The second subparagraph of paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:'However:- in the case of clementines, this amount shall be limited for the 1983/84, 1984/85 and 1985/86 marketing years to one-quarter, one-half and three-quarters respectively of the amount calculated in accordance with the first subparagraph,- in the case of lemons, this amount shall be fixed at 0 ECU for the 1983/84 marketing year and shall not exceed, for the 1984/85, 1985/86 and 1986/87 marketing years, one-quarter, one-half and three-quarters respectively of the amount calculated in accordance with the first subparagraph.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 June 1983.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 July 1983.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. SIMITIS(1) OJ No C 160, 18. 6. 1983, p. 6.(2) Opinion delivered on 8 July 1983 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ No L 318, 18. 12. 1969, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 140, 20. 5. 1982, p. 38.(5) OJ No L 118, 18. 5. 1972, p. 1.(6) OJ No L 190, 1. 7. 1982, p. 7.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;purchase price;basic price;marketing year;agricultural year;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,22
37569,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1062/2009 of 26 October 2009 opening and providing for the management of autonomous Community tariff quotas for certain fishery products for the period 2010 to 2012 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 824/2007. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 26 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Community supplies of certain fishery products currently depend on imports from third countries. In the last 10 years the EU self-sufficiency rate for fishery products has decreased from 57 % to 36 %. It is in the Community’s interest to suspend in part or in whole the customs duties for those products, within Community tariff quotas of an appropriate volume. In order not to jeopardise the Community production of fishery products and to ensure an adequate supply to the EU processing industry, such tariff quotas should be opened in accordance with the sensitivity of the product in question on the Community market. It is therefore appropriate to open such tariff quotas for the period 2010 to 2012, applying a reduction or elimination of customs duties.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 824/2007 of 10 July 2007 opening and providing for the management of autonomous Community tariff quotas for certain fishery products for the period 2007 to 2009 (1) should be replaced by this Regulation in order to guarantee the appropriate supply conditions for the Community industry for the period 2010 to 2012.(3) Equal and uninterrupted access to those tariff quotas should be ensured for all Community importers and the rates laid down for the quotas should be applied without interruption to all imports of the products concerned into all Member States until the tariff quotas have been used up.(4) To ensure the efficiency of a common management of the tariff quotas, Member States should be permitted to draw from the quota amount the necessary quantities corresponding to their actual imports. Since that method of management requires close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission, the latter should in particular be able to monitor the rate at which the quotas are used up and should inform the Member States accordingly.(5) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (2) provides for a system of tariff quota management which follows the chronological order of the dates of acceptance of the declarations of release for free circulation. The tariff quotas opened by this Regulation should be managed by the Commission and the Member States in accordance with that system.(6) Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 824/2007 should be repealed with effect from 1 January 2010.(7) Given the urgency of the matter, it is important to grant an exception to the six-week period referred to in paragraph I(3) of the Protocol on the role of national parliaments in the European Union annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaties establishing the European Communities,. 1.   Import duties on the products listed in the Annex shall be suspended, within tariff quotas, at the rates, for the periods and up to the amounts indicated therein.2.   Imports of the products listed in the Annex shall be covered by the quotas referred to in paragraph 1 only if the declared customs value is at least equal to the reference price fixed, or to be fixed, in accordance with Article 29 of Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 of 17 December 1999 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products (3). The tariff quotas referred to in Article 1 shall be managed in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. The Commission and customs authorities of Member States shall cooperate closely to ensure the proper management and control of the application of this Regulation. Regulation (EC) No 824/2007 shall be repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 26 October 2009.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. MALMSTRÖM(1)  OJ L 184, 14.7.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 17, 21.1.2000, p. 22.ANNEXOrder No CN code TARIC code Description Annual amount of quota Quota duty Quota period09.2759 ex 0302 50 10 20 Cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), excluding livers and roes, fresh, chilled or frozen, for processing (1) (2) 80 000 0 % 1.1.2010-31.12.2012ex 0302 50 90 10ex 0303 52 10 10ex 0303 52 30 10ex 0303 52 90 1009.2765 ex 0305 62 00 20 Cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus) and fish of the species Boreogadus saida, salted or in brine, but not dried or smoked, for processing (1) (2) 5 000 0 % 1.1.2010-31.12.2012ex 0305 69 10 1009.2761 ex 0304 29 91 10 Blue grenadier (Macruronus spp.), frozen fillets and other meat, for processing (1) (2) 20 000 0 % 1.1.2010-31.12.2012ex 0304 29 99 41ex 0304 99 99 6009.2760 ex 0303 78 11 10 Hake (Merluccius spp. excluding Merluccius merluccius, Urophycis spp.), and Pink cusk-eel (Genypterus blacodes), frozen, for processing (1) (2) 15 000 0 % 1.1.2010-31.12.2012ex 0303 78 12 10ex 0303 78 13 10ex 0303 78 19 11ex 0303 78 90 10ex 0303 79 93 1009.2770 ex 0305 63 00 10 Anchovies (Engraulis anchoita), salted or in brine, but not dried or smoked, for processing (1) (2) 5 000 0 % 1.1.2010-31.12.201209.2788 ex 0302 40 00 10 Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), of a weight exceeding 100 g per piece or flaps of a weight exceeding 80 g per piece, excluding livers and roes, for processing (1) (2) 20 000 0 % 1.10.2010-31.12.2010ex 0303 51 00 10 1.10.2011-31.12.2011ex 0304 19 97 10 1.10.2012-31.12.2012ex 0304 99 23 1009.2792 ex 1604 12 99 10 Herrings, spiced and/or vinegar-cured, in brine, preserved in barrels of at least 70 kg net drained weight, for processing (1) (2) 10 000 (6) 6 % 1.1.2010-31.12.201209.2790 ex 1604 14 16 20 Filets known as ‘loins’ of tunas and skipjack, for processing (1) (2) 15 000 6 % 1.1.2010-31.12.201209.2774 ex 0304 29 58 10 Hake (Merluccius productus), frozen fillets and minced meat for processing (1) (2) 12 000 4 % 1.1.2010-31.12.2012ex 0304 99 51 1009.2762 ex 0306 11 10 10 Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), live, chilled, frozen, for processing (1) (2) (3) 750 6 % 1.1.2010-31.12.2012ex 0306 11 90 1009.2794 ex 1605 20 10 50 Shrimps and prawns of the species Pandalus borealis; cooked and peeled, for processing (1) (2) (4) 20 000 0 % 1.1.2010-31.12.2012ex 1605 20 99 4509.2785 ex 0307 49 59 10 Pod (5) of squid (Ommastrephes spp. – excluding Ommastrephes sagittatus –, Nototodarus spp., Sepioteuthis spp.) and Illex spp., frozen, with skin and fins, for processing (1) (2) 45 000 0 % 1.1.2010-31.12.2012ex 0307 99 11 1009.2786 ex 0307 49 59 20 Squid (Ommastrephes spp. – excluding Ommastrephes sagittatus –, Nototodarus spp., Sepioteuthis spp.) and Illex spp., frozen whole or tentacles and fins, for processing (1) (2) 1 500 0 % 1.1.2010-31.12.2012ex 0307 99 11 2009.2772 ex 0304 99 10 10 Surimi, frozen, for processing (1) (2) 55 000 0 % 1.1.2010-31.12.201209.2776 ex 0304 29 21 10 Cod, (Gadus morhua, Gadus macrocephalus), frozen fillets and meat, for processing (1) (2) 20 000 0 % 1.1.2010-31.12.2012ex 0304 29 29 20ex 0304 99 31 10ex 0304 99 33 1009.2778 ex 0304 29 99 65 Flatfish, frozen fillets and other fish meat (Limanda aspera, Lepidopsetta bilineata, Pleuronectes quadrituberculatus, Limanda ferruginea, Lepidopsetta polyxystra), for processing (1) (2) 10 000 0 % 1.1.2010-31.12.2012ex 0304 99 99 6509.2777 ex 0303 79 55 40 Alaska pollack (Theragra chalcogramma), frozen, for processing (1) (2) 10 000 0 % 1.1.2010-31.12.2012(1)  Entry under this subheading is subject to conditions laid down in the relevant Community provisions (see Articles 291 to 300 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93).(2)  This quota is available for products intended to undergo any operation, unless it is solely for one or more of the following operations:— cleaning, gutting, tailing, heading, cutting (excluding dicing, filleting, production of flaps or cutting of frozen blocks or splitting of frozen interleaved fillet blocks),— sampling, sorting, labelling, packing, chilling, freezing, deep freezing, thawing, separation.The quota is not available for products intended, in addition, to undergo treatment (or operations) which gives quota entitlement, where such treatment (or operations) is (are) carried out at retail or catering level. The reduction of customs duties shall apply only to fish intended for human consumption.(3)  Products under CN codes 0306111010 and 0306119010 will, however, qualify for the quota if they undergo one or both of the following operations:— dividing the frozen product, subjecting the frozen product to heat treatment to enable the removal of internal waste material.(4)  Products under CN codes 1605201050 and 1605209945 will, however, qualify for the quota if they undergo the following operation:— subjecting the shrimps and prawns to processing treatment by packaging gases as defined in European Parliament and Council Directive 95/2/EC of 20 February 1995 on food additives other than colours and sweeteners (OJ L 61, 18.3.1995, p. 1).(5)  Body of cephalopod or the squid headless and without tentacles.(6)  Expressed in net drained weight.(7)  Expressed in net weight, unless otherwise specified
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;third country;sea fish;fishery product;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;import (EU);Community import;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling,22
38725,"Commission Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 833/2010 of 21 September 2010 implementing Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 617/2010 concerning the notification to the Commission of investment projects in energy infrastructure within the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,Having regard to the Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 617/2010 of 24 June 2010 concerning the notification to the Commission of investment projects in energy infrastructure within the European Union and repealing Regulation (EC) No 736/96 (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) The Commission is required to adopt the provisions concerning the form and other technical details of the notification of data and information referred to in Articles 3 and 5 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 617/2010.(2) In order to gather comparable data and to simplify the reporting by Member States or their delegated entities or bodies referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 617/2010, notifications to be made should be standardized by the use of reporting tables.(3) Following the repeal of Council Regulation (EC) No 736/96 (2), Commission Regulation (EC) No 2386/96 (3) should also be repealed,. The form and technical details of the notification to the Commission of data and information on investment projects in energy infrastructure referred to in Articles 3 and 5 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 617/2010 shall be as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. Regulation (EC) No 2386/96 is repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 September 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 180, 15.7.2010, p. 7.(2)  OJ L 102, 25.4.1996, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 326, 17.12.1996, p. 13.ANNEX
",natural gas;petroleum;naphtha;energy policy;investment project;European Commission;CEC;Commission of the European Communities;EC Commission;EU Commission;data processing;automatic data processing;electronic data processing;energy distribution;EU action;Community action;European Union action;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;electrical energy;electricity,22
44482,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1184/2014 of 30 October 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for saithe in IIIa and IV; Union waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32 by vessels flying the flag of Sweden. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2) lays down quotas for 2014.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 October 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1).ANNEXNo 65/TQ43Member State SwedenStock POK/2A34.Species Saithe (Pollachius virens)Zone IIIa and IV; Union waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32Closing date 20.10.2014
",Baltic Sea;Norwegian Sea;North Sea;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;fishing area;fishing limits;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
9897,"92/292/EEC: Commission Decision of 19 May 1992 on specific financial contributions from the Community for the eradication of avian plague in the United Kingdom (Only the English text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas an outbreak of avian plague occurred in the United Kingdom in the month of January 1992; whereas the appearance of this disease is a serious danger to the Community's poultry and, in order to help eradicate the disease as rapidly as possible,  the Community has the possibility of making good the losses so caused;Whereas as soon as the presence of avian plague was officially confirmed the United Kingdom authorities took appropriate measures which included the measures as listed in Article 3 (2) of Council Decision 90/424/EEC; whereas such measures were notified  by the United Kingdom authorities;Whereas the conditions for Community financial assistance have been met;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. For the outbreak of avian plague which occurred during the month of January 1992 the United Kingdom may obtain Community financial assistance. The financial contribution by the Community shall be:- 50 % of the costs incurred by the United Kingdom in compensating owners for the slaughter, destruction of poultry and poultry products as appropriate,- 50 % of the costs incurred by the United Kingdom for the cleaning, disinsectization and disinfection of the holding and equipment,- 50 % of the costs incurred by the United Kingdom in compensating owners for the destruction of contaminated feedingstuffs and contaminated equipment. 1. The Community financial contribution shall be granted after supporting documents have been submitted.2. The documents referred to in paragraph 1 shall be sent by the United Kingdom no later than six months from the notification of this Decision. The Commission will follow developments in the disease situation and, if necessary, due to the evolution of the disease a new Decision will be adopted in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 3 (4) of Council Decision  90/424/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom.. Done at Brussels, 19 May 1992. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19. (2) OJ No L 356, 24. 12. 1991, p. 1.
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;slaughter of animals;slaughter of livestock;stunning of animals;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;decontamination;disinfection;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,22
182,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1640/79 of 24 July 1979 limiting the granting of production aid for Williams pears preserved in syrup. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 516/77 of 14 March 1977 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1639/79 (2), and in particular Article 3a (5) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Article 3a of Regulation (EEC) No 516/77 established a system of production aid for certain products processed from fruit and vegetables ; whereas in cases where the situation described in paragraph 5 of that Article arises there is scope for limiting aid to a specified quantity, taking account of average Community production for the three years preceding the marketing year for which the aid is fixed;Whereas this situation is likely to arise for Williams pears preserved in syrup and listed in Annex Ia to Regulation (EEC) No 516/77 ; whereas the production aid should accordingly be limited in respect of this product to a specified quantity in accordance with the abovementioned criteria ; whereas it is appropriate to fix this quantity at 83 % of the average Community production referred to above,. The granting of production aid for Williams pears preserved in syrup, falling within subheading ex 20.06 B of the Common Customs Tariff, shall be limited for each marketing year to 57 100 tonnes. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply as from the beginning of the 1979/80 marketing year.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 1979.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. GIBBONS  (1)OJ No L 73, 21.3.1977, p. 1. (2)See page 3 of this Official Journal.
",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;cannery;canning;canning industry;food-preserving industry;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;production aid;aid to producers,22
34951,"2008/47/EC: Commission Decision of 20 December 2007 approving the pre-export checks carried out by the United States of America on peanuts and derived products thereof as regards the presence of aflatoxins (notified under document number C(2007) 6451) (Text with EEA relevance ). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules (1), and in particular Article 23 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 of 19 December 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (2) lays down permitted maximum levels of aflatoxins in foodstuffs. Only foodstuffs complying with the maximum level may be placed on the market.(2) Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 provides that Member States shall ensure that official controls are carried out regularly, on a risk basis and with appropriate frequency as to achieve the objectives of the Regulation, that is, inter alia, preventing, eliminating or reducing to acceptable levels risks to humans and animals.(3) Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 provides that pre-export checks carried out by a third country on feed and food immediately prior to export to the Community with a view of verifying that the exported products comply with the Community requirements may be approved.(4) Such an approval may only be granted to a third country after a Community audit has shown that feed or food exported to the Community meets Community requirements or equivalent requirements and that the controls carried out in the third country prior to dispatch are considered sufficiently effective and efficient as to replace or reduce the documentary, identity and physical checks laid down in Community law.(5) The United States of America have submitted to the Commission in April 2005 an application for obtaining an approval of the pre-export checks performed by the competent authorities of the United States of America on the aflatoxin contamination in peanuts and derived products intended for export to the Community.(6) The Commission Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) carried out a mission in the United States of America from 18 to 22 September 2006 in order to assess the control systems in place to prevent aflatoxin contamination levels in peanuts and derived products and to verify that pre-export checks for these products exported to the Community ensure that these products comply with Community requirements. It was concluded that the United States of America have a well defined control system for aflatoxins levels in peanuts and well performing approved laboratories. The competent authorities of the United States of America have committed and taken action to address the minor deficiencies observed.(7) It is therefore appropriate to grant approval of pre-export checks carried out by the United States of America on peanuts and derived products ensuring compliance with the Community maximum levels of aflatoxins.(8) Member States are required by Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 to adjust the frequency of physical checks on imports to the risk associated with different categories of food and taking into account, among other things, the guarantees provided by the competent authorities of the third country of origin of the food in question. Systematic pre-export checks carried out under the authority of the USDA in conformity with the Community approval in accordance with Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 provide to the Member States’ authorities strong guarantees. As a consequence, Member States should reduce the frequency of physical checks performed on those commodities to a level appropriate to those guarantees.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Approval of pre-export checksThe pre-export checks as regards aflatoxins carried out by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) of the United States of America immediately prior to export to the Community, are approved for the following foodstuffs and derived products thereof (hereafter referred to as foodstuffs):(a) peanuts falling within CN code 1202 10 90 or 1202 20 00;(b) peanuts falling within CN code 2008 11 94 (in immediate packings of a net content exceeding 1 kg) or 2008 11 98 (in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1 kg);(c) roasted peanuts falling within CN codes 2008 11 92 (in immediate packings of a net content exceeding 1 kg) or 2008 11 96 (in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1 kg).The approval of pre-export checks applies only to peanuts listed in the first paragraph, which were produced on the territory of the United States of America. Conditions for approval of pre-export checks1.   The consignment shall be accompanied by:(a) the results of sampling and analysis performed by a USDA approved laboratory carried out in accordance with or equivalent to the provisions of Commission Regulation (EC) No 401/2006 of 23 February 2006 laying down the methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of mycotoxins in foodstuffs (3);(b) a certificate (4) set out in the Annex, completed, signed and verified by an authorised representative of the USDA for foodstuffs from the United States of America.2.   Each consignment of foodstuffs shall be identified with a code which corresponds to the code on the report of the results of the sampling and analysis and on the certificate referred to in point (b) of the first paragraph. Each individual bag, or other packaging form, of the consignment shall be identified with that code.3.   The certificate provided for in point (b) of the first paragraph shall only be valid for imports of foodstuffs into the Community no later than four months from the date of issue of the certificate. Splitting of a consignmentIf a consignment is split, copies of the certificate provided for in Article 2(1)(b) and certified by the competent authority of the Member State on whose territory the splitting has taken place, shall accompany each part of the split consignment up to and including the wholesale stage. Certified copies of the certificate can also be provided by the competent authority at the moment of the release for free circulation in case the food business operator indicates to have the intention to split the consignment. Official controlsThe documentary check, as referred to in Article 16(1) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, shall be performed at the point of first arrival in the Community and evidence of this check will accompany the consignment.In accordance with the provisions of Article 16 paragraph 2(d) and Article 23 paragraph 2 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, the frequency of the physical checks on the consignments of foodstuffs referred to in Article 1 of this Regulation to be carried out by the Member States shall be significantly reduced on the condition that the provisions of Article 2 of this Regulation are complied with. This Decision shall apply from 1 December 2007. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 165, 30.4.2004. Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 364, 20.12.2006, p. 5. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1126/2007 (OJ L 255, 29.9.2007, p. 14).(3)  OJ L 70, 9.3.2006, p. 12.(4)  Certificate based on the standard model laid down in Annex I to Commission Decision 2007/240/EC of 16 April 2007 laying down new veterinary certificates for importing live animals, semen, embryos, ova and products of animal origin into the Community (OJ L 104, 21.4.2007, p. 37). The explanatory notes on the certificate mentioned in Annex I of the abovementioned Decision are also relevant for the certificate laid down in the Annex to this Decision. In accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, the certification may be provided in future electronically, after the practical modalities have been agreed upon.ANNEX
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18477,"1999/55/EC: Commission Decision of 21 December 1998 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain laser optical reading systems, and the main constituent elements thereof, for use in motor vehicles, originating in Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the People's Republic of China and Taiwan (notified under document number C(1998) 4329). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 905/98 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PROCEDURE1. Initiation(1) On 12 September 1997, a complaint was lodged pursuant to Article 5 of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (hereinafter 'the Basic Regulation`), by the Association for Laser Optical Reading Systems on behalf of Community producers whose collective output represented significantly more than 50 % of the total Community production of certain laser optical reading systems for use in motor vehicles (LORS). The complaint contained sufficient evidence of injurious dumping to justify the opening of an anti-dumping proceeding.(2) On 25 October 1997, the Commission announced by means of a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (3) the initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the European Community of LORS originating in Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the People's Republic of China (hereinafter 'the PRC`) and Taiwan and commenced an investigation.2. Investigation period(3) The investigation period for the determination of dumping covered the period from l October 1996 to 30 September 1997 (hereinafter referred to as 'the investigation period`). The examination of injury covers the period January 1994 to the end of the investigation period.B. PRODUCT UNDER CONSIDERATION AND LIKE PRODUCT1. General remarks(4) In the notice of initiation, the Commission had defined the product scope as laser optical reading systems comprising compact disc tuners (CD tuners), disc-changers and car radios with a disc control device (car radio).(5) The further investigation has firstly established that the above elements taken together cannot be regarded as a 'system` forming one single product, in spite of certain given functional links existing between these elements, as this would require that the elements could only properly function together. Indeed, the car radio can function on its own and does also not contain a laser optical reading mechanism. A CD tuner likewise can function on its own. The disc-changer is the only element which must be linked to one of the other elements in order to function. However, this cannot be considered sufficient to characterise all three elements taken together as a system and thus one single product.(6) Secondly, the investigation has by the same token established that the product coverage would encompass, with respect to car radios, a large percentage of these elements even if they are used outside the laser optical reading system, i.e. if they would not be used to reproduce CDs.(7) For these reasons, it is considered that the abovementioned three elements cannot be regarded as one system consisting of one single product. Therefore, given the results of the investigation, it was necessary to assess the three products separately, namely car radios, CD tuners and disc-changers.2. Car radios(8) With respect to car radios, the Community industry has agreed on reducing the product concerned by the present proceeding to CD tuners and disc-changers by withdrawing the complaint as far as car radios are concerned. As the investigation has not revealed any Community interest grounds to continue with the proceeding in the absence of a complaint, the proceeding with respect to car radios should thus be terminated in accordance with Article 9(1) of the Basic Regulation.3. CD tuners3.1. Product under consideration and like product(9) CD tuners are products which incorporate in a single housing a compact disc player, able to reproduce (read) digital audio signals (essentially music) stored on one or more CDs, without having the ability to record such audio signals (CN codes 8527 21 20 and 8527 21 70). A CD tuner generally also incorporates a radio broadcast receiver. In this respect it was established that CD tuners manufactured and sold by the Community producers in the Community market are alike, or closely resemble, CD tuners manufactured in and sold for export from the countries concerned to the Community. Furthermore, CD tuners sold in the countries concerned are also alike, or closely resemble, CD tuners sold for export from the countries concerned to the Community. All these products therefore are to be considered a single product within the meaning of Article 1(4) of the Basic Regulation.3.2. Dumping and injury(10) The investigation established the existence of dumping and injury. However, given the conclusions as set out below, it is not necessary to detail these findings.3.3. Causation(11) Pursuant to Articles 3(6) and 3(7) of the Basic Regulation, it was examined whether the imports concerned have caused material injury or whether the injury was caused by effects other than dumping.(12) In this respect, the market share of the dumped imports decreased by nine percentage points between 1994 and the investigation period, i.e. from around 61 % to around 52 %, while Community consumption increased by around 129 % during the same period of time. This indicates that the exporters from the countries concerned, while increasing their exports in absolute terms, did not do so to an extent reflecting the massive expansion of the consumption in the Community.Prices of the exporters have declined by more than 18 % between 1994 and the investigation period. By comparison, the Community industry only reduced their prices by around 8 %.Limited price undercutting was found for the imports concerned. In addition, it mainly concerned non-homogeneous products with a great variety of features and technical differences and subject to rapid technological development. Therefore, the effects of the undercutting cannot be found to have had a clear material impact on the Community industry's prices.(13) The Commission has also examined other factors that may have had an effect on the situation of the Community industry.With respect to other third countries, between 1994 and the investigation period, their import volumes have increased significantly more than both the consumption and the imports from the countries concerned, i.e. by 700 % (from around 67 000 units to around 500 000 units), and their market shares also went up considerably by 16 percentage points, from around 8 % to around 24 %. This shows that these other imports have fully participated in and even increased more quickly than the expansion found for the Community consumption.As regards prices, limited information gathered from certain cooperating interested parties may indicate that there has been high price undercutting by these imports.The increase of the market share of the imports from third countries by 16 percentage points, seen in comparison to the loss of market share of the exports from the countries concerned of around nine percentage points, and the loss of the Community industry of two percentage points, demonstrates that the exports from the countries concerned have been more than fully replaced by the imports from the abovementioned third countries. Indeed, it appears that the market shares of both the Community industry and the exporters from the countries concerned suffered from these imports.(14) In view of the above and particular attention paid to imports from other third countries, it would appear that imports from the countries concerned did not in isolation have a materially injurious impact on the situation of the Community industry. Imports from other third countries have contributed to such an extent to the precarious situation of the Community industry that they should be considered as breaking the causal link between the dumping and the injury found.3.4. Conclusion(15) The proceeding with respect to CD tuners should therefore be terminated.4. Disc-changers4.1. Product under consideration and like product(16) With respect to disc-changers, these are sound-reproducing apparatus with a laser reading system usually placed in the boot of a motor vehicle (CN code ex 8519 99 18). They are able to store and process several CDs. In order to function and to reproduce sounds, they must be connected to a 'head` unit with a disc control device (usually a car radio). In this respect the investigation has established that disc-changers manufactured and sold by the Community industry in the Community market are alike, or closely resemble, disc-changers manufactured in and sold for export from the countries concerned to the Community. Furthermore, disc-changers sold in the countries concerned are also alike, or closely resemble, disc-changers sold for export from the countries concerned to the Community. All these products therefore are to be considered a single product within the meaning of Article 1(4) of the Basic Regulation.4.2. Dumping, injury and causation(17) The investigation established the existence of injurious dumping. However, given the conclusions as set out below, it is not necessary to detail these findings.4.3. Community interest(18) When assessing the Community interest aspects of the present case, the Commission examined the likely costs and benefits that the imposition of measures would have on the economic operators concerned.The market share of the Community industry started from 0 % in 1996 but still only reached 1,4 % during the investigation period. On the basis of an average duty of 20 % on the imports value of the product concerned, the amount of duties imposed on imports of this product would represent between 6 and 10 times the total value of production of the Community industry during the investigation period. Even if production were to be expanded in accordance with the plans of the Community industry, the total value of production would, in the foreseeable future, only be a fraction of the amount of duties imposed. The above situation results from the fact that around 81 % of the disc-changers sold within the Community during the investigation period originated in the countries under investigation.In addition, when setting up its production, the Community industry was well aware that it was doing so in an environment of depressed prices. Disc-changers had been on the market for a number of years and have indeed been imported by the Community industry, mainly from Japan. The Community industry only commenced with its Community activity in 1996, when the product was already well-established on the market, i.e. at a very late stage. Under these circumstances it is difficult to assess the future development of the industry and the possible beneficial effect of measures.Furthermore, the overall advantages to be gained by the Community industry in this particular situation, which are likely to be minimal given the relatively low level of employment immediately affected, must be weighed against the probable disadvantages, in particular for consumers. Indeed, the product under consideration is a widespread consumer electronics product with a large growth potential. It is likely that the imposition of duties would severely limit consumer choice, as many exporters, especially those with high duties, would be likely to withdraw from the Community market. This loss of choice as regards the current variety of models available could not be compensated in the foreseeable future by the Community industry. The current high market presence of these exporters and the fact that they offer a wide model range comprising high quality products would mean that, if they were to withdraw, consumers would be deprived of taking advantage of technological variety and development, without having any viable alternative in the foreseeable future. In this situation it is considered that the interests of consumers are by far outweighing the interests of the Community industry.In such a situation, it can be considered that the imposition of measures would disproportionately affect importers, traders and consumers of the product concerned.Conclusion on Community interest(19) In view of all the above, compelling reasons exist on Community interest grounds not to adopt anti-dumping measures as regards imports of disc-changers from the countries concerned.4.4. Conclusion(20) Under these circumstances, the proceeding with respect to disc-changers should be terminated on the grounds of Community interest.C. TERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING(21) The complainants were informed of the essential facts and considerations on the basis of which the Commission intended to terminate this proceeding. Subsequently, the complainants made known their views, which were then examined in detail by the Commission,. The anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain laser optical reading systems, and the main constituent elements thereof, for use in motor vehicles, falling within CN codes 8527 21 20, 8527 21 70, and ex 8519 99 18, originating in Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the People's Republic of China and Taiwan is hereby terminated.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1998.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANVice-President(1) OJ L 56, 6. 3. 1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 128, 30. 4. 1998, p. 18.(3) OJ C 324, 25. 10. 1997, p. 2.
",import;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;Malaysia;Eastern Malaysia;Labuan;Malaya;Peninsular Malaysia;Sabah;Sarawak;West Malaysia;sound reproduction equipment;electric gramophone;laser record player;record player;vehicle parts;automobile accessory;Far East;East Asia;Eastern Asia;Far Eastern countries,22
1712,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1000/94 of 29 April 1994 laying down transitional measures for the management of base areas in the new German Länder and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2834/93. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support scheme for producers of certain arable crops (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 232/94 (2), and in particular Article 16 thereof,Whereas Article 2 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 provides for the reduction of the area eligible for compensatory payments and for a special set-aside without compensation where the sum of the areas for which aid is claimed by producers is in excess  of the regional base area;Whereas the change from the planned economy existing in the new Laender before unification to a market economy has been carried out practically without a transitional period; whereas, therefore, implementation of the reform comes at a time when  agricultural production structures in the new Laender are in the process of change; whereas this situation and the loss of traditional markets in the countries of eastern Europe led to a significant and unforeseen fall in livestock production and in the  areas previously used for fodder production when Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 was adopted;Whereas, given this situation, a solution must be found which, without giving rise to a permanent increase in the base area, which is a key element in the reform of arable farming, ensures that the strict application of the present legislation does not  jeopardize the restructuring of the agricultural sector in the new Laender; whereas a transitional measure introducing a temporary and degressive extension of the base area would appear to be the most appropriate measure in this situation; whereas,  however, in order to maintain the exceptional character of this extension, reduced-rate penalties should be applied, on a progressive basis, in respect of areas exceeding the permanent base area; whereas the transitional measures provided for in this  Regulation must be without prejudice to the application of Article 2 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation must apply from the first marketing year of the reform; whereas they are to replace the measures introduced by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2834/93 of 15 October 1993 laying down transitional  measures for the management of base areas in the new German Laender (3); whereas that Regulation should therefore be repealed;Whereas the Joint Management Committee for cereals, oils and fats and dried fodder has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. For the application of Article 2 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92, the base area laid down by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 845/93 (4) shall be temporarily increased for the new German Laender as shown in the Annex. 1. For the marketing years 1996/97, 1997/98, 1998/99 and 1999/2000, where the base area laid down by Regulation (EEC) No 845/93 is exceeded within the limits specified in the Annex to this Regulation, the area eligible for compensatory  payments shall be reduced per producer, for the duration of the marketing year and in proportion to the over-run, by 10, 20, 30 and 40 % respectively.2. The reduction referred to in paragraph 1 shall be additional to any reduction made as a result of the base area provided for in Article 1 being exceeded. Regulation (EEC) No 2834/93 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from the 1993/94 marketing year.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 April 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 12.(2) OJ No L 30, 3. 2. 1994, p. 7.(3) OJ No L 258, 16. 10. 1993, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 88, 8. 4. 1993, p. 27.ANNEX""(in 1 000 ha)"""" ID=""1"">Brandenburg> ID=""2"">+ 6,8> ID=""3"">+ 5,1> ID=""4"">+ 3,4> ID=""5"">+ 1,7""> ID=""1"">Mecklenburg-Vorpommern> ID=""2"">+ 66,5> ID=""3"">+ 49,9> ID=""4"">+ 33,3> ID=""5"">+ 16,6""> ID=""1"">Sachsen> ID=""2"">+ 13,1> ID=""3"">+ 9,8> ID=""4"">+  6,5> ID=""5"">+ 3,3""> ID=""1"">Sachsen-Anhalt> ID=""2"">+ 34,6> ID=""3"">+ 25,9> ID=""4"">+ 17,3> ID=""5"">+ 8,6""> ID=""1"">Thueringen> ID=""2"">+ 29,0> ID=""3"">+ 21,8> ID=""4"">+ 14,5> ID=""5"">+ 7,3""> ID=""2"">150,0> ID=""3"">112,5> ID=""4"">75,0> ID=""5"">37,5"">
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4788,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 938/2008 of 24 September 2008 approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Roquefort (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 9(1), and in application of Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission has examined France’s application for the approval of amendments to the specification of the protected designation of origin ‘Roquefort’ registered on the basis of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 (2).(2) Since the amendments in question are not minor within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission published the amendment application in the Official Journal of the European Union as required by the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of that Regulation (3). As no statement of objection within the meaning of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been sent to the Commission, the amendments should be approved,. The amendments to the specification published in the Official Journal of the European Union regarding the name in the Annex to this Regulation are hereby approved. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 September 2008.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ L 148, 21.6.1996, p. 1.(3)  OJ C 298, 11.12.2007, p. 28.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.3.   CheesesFRANCERoquefort (PDO)
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42321,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 88/2013 of 31 January 2013 amending Decision 2007/777/EC and Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 as regards the entries for Ukraine in the lists of third countries from which certain meat, meat products, eggs and egg products may be introduced into the Union  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 2002/99/EC of 16 December 2002 laying down the animal health rules governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption (1), and in particular the introductory phrase of Article 8, the first subparagraph of point 1 of Article 8 and point 4 of Article 8 thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific rules for the organisation of official controls on products of animal origin intended for human consumption (2), and in particular Article 11(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2007/777/EC of 29 November 2007 laying down the animal and public health conditions and model certificates for imports of certain meat products and treated stomachs, bladders and intestines for human consumption from third countries and repealing Decision 2005/432/EC (3) lays down rules on imports into the Union and the transit and storage in the Union of consignments of meat products and consignments of treated stomachs, bladders and intestines, as defined in Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (4).(2) Part 2 of Annex II to Decision 2007/777/EC sets out the list of third countries or parts thereof from which the introduction of meat products and treated stomachs, bladders and intestines into the Union is authorised, provided that those commodities comply with the treatment referred to in that list. Where third countries are regionalised for the purposes of inclusion in that list, their regionalised territories are set out in Part 1 of that Annex.(3) Part 4 of Annex II to Decision 2007/777/EC sets out the treatments referred to in Part 2 of that Annex, assigning a code to each of those treatments. That Part sets out a non-specific treatment ‘A’ and specific treatments ‘B’ to ‘F’ listed in descending order of severity.(4) Commission Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 of 8 August 2008 laying down a list of third countries, territories, zones or compartments from which poultry and poultry products may be imported into and transit through the Community and the veterinary certification requirements (5) provides that certain commodities are only to be imported into and transit through the Union from the third countries, territories, zones or compartments listed in the table in Part 1 of Annex I thereto. It also lays down the veterinary certification requirements for such commodities.(5) Ukraine is currently not listed in Part 2 of Annex II to Decision 2007/777/EC as authorised for the introduction into the Union of meat products and treated stomachs, bladders and intestines from poultry, farmed feathered game, farmed ratites and wild game birds. In addition, Ukraine is not listed in Part 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008.(6) Ukraine has asked the Commission to be authorised for imports into the Union of meat products and treated stomachs, bladders and intestines of poultry, farmed feathered game, farmed ratites and wild game birds which have been subjected to a non-specific treatment ‘A’, pursuant to Part 4 of Annex II to Decision 2007/777/EC. In addition, Ukraine has asked the Commission to be authorised for imports into the Union of meat of poultry, farmed ratites for human consumption and wild game-birds, eggs and egg products.(7) Commission experts have carried out several audits in Ukraine. Those audits demonstrated that the competent veterinary authority of that third country provides appropriate guarantees as regards compliance with Union rules for import into the Union of meat products and treated stomachs, bladders and intestines of poultry, farmed feathered game, farmed ratites and wild game birds, of meat of poultry, farmed ratites for human consumption and wild game-birds and of eggs and egg products. It is therefore appropriate to amend Part 2 of Annex II to Decision 2007/777/EC and Part 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 in order to authorise imports into the Union of such products.(8) In addition, Ukraine provided appropriate animal health guarantees as regards compliance with Union import rules for eggs and submitted a national control programme for Salmonella as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 on the control of salmonella and other specified food-borne zoonotic agents (6). However, the approval of that programme has not been finalised. Therefore, only imports of eggs of Gallus gallus from Ukraine are permitted as indicated under ‘S4’ in Part 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008.(9) Decision 2007/777/EC and Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly.(10) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex II to Decision 2007/777/EC is amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 is amended in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 January 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 18, 23.1.2003, p. 11.(2)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 206.(3)  OJ L 312, 30.11.2007, p. 49.(4)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55.(5)  OJ L 226, 23.8.2008, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 1.ANNEX IIn Part 2 of Annex II to Decision 2007/777/EC, the entry for Ukraine is replaced by the following:‘UA Ukraine XXX XXX XXX XXX A A A XXX XXX XXX A A XXX’ANNEX IIIn Part 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008, the following new entry for Ukraine is inserted between the entry for Turkey and the entry for the United States:‘UA — Ukraine UA-0 Whole country E, EP, POU, RAT, WGM       S4’
",import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;egg;import (EU);Community import;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;Ukraine,22
23701,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 767/2002 of 6 May 2002 opening an invitation to tender for the reduction in the duty on maize imported into Spain from third countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations, the Community has undertaken to import a certain quantity of maize into Spain.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 of 26 July 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of tariff quotas for imports of maize and sorghum into Spain and imports of maize into Portugal(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2235/2000(4), lays down the rules governing the administration of those special arrangements. This Regulation lays down the special additional detailed rules necessary for implementing the invitation to tender, in particular those relating to the lodging and release of the security to be lodged by operators to ensure compliance with their obligations and, in particular, the obligation to process or use the imported product on the Spanish market.(3) In the light of current market needs in Spain, an invitation to tender for the reduction in the duty on imports of maize should be opened in the framework of these special arrangements for imports.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. 1. An invitation to tender is hereby opened for the reduction in the import duty referred to in Article 10(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on maize to be imported into Spain.2. The invitation to tender shall be open until 27 June 2002. During that period, weekly invitations shall be issued with quantities and closing dates as shown in the notice of invitation to tender.3. Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 shall apply save as otherwise provided for in this Regulation. Import licences issued under these invitations to tender shall be valid 50 days from the date they are issued within the meaning of Article 10(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1839/95. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 May 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 177, 28.7.1995, p. 4.(4) OJ L 256, 10.10.2000, p. 13.
",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;maize;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
42201,"2013/787/EU: Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (application EGF/2012/011 DK/Vestas from Denmark). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 28 thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2), and in particular Article 12(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide additional support for workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.(2) The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the EGF within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million.(3) Denmarksubmitted an application on 21 December 2012 to mobilise the EGF in respect of redundancies in the enterprise Vestas Group and supplemented it by additional information up to 16 July 2013. This application complies with the requirements for determining the financial contributions as laid down in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006. The Commission, therefore, proposes to mobilise an amount of EUR 6 364 643.(4) The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution for the application submitted by Denmark,. For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2013, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 6 364 643 in commitment and payment appropriations. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Strasbourg, 11 December 2013.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentM. SCHULZFor the CouncilThe PresidentV. LEŠKEVIČIUS(1)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1.
",collective dismissal;collective redundancy;payment appropriation;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;reintegration into working life;professional reintegration;reintegration into the labour market;return to employment;return to the labour market;general budget (EU);EC general budget;employment aid;employment premium;employment subsidy;wind energy;wind power;commitment of expenditure;commitment appropriation;commitment authorisation;European Globalisation Adjustment Fund;EGF,22
14036,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 702/95 of 30 March 1995 amending Regulation (EC) No 478/95 on additional rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the tariff quota arrangements for imports of bananas into the Community and amending Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization  of the market in bananas  (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94  (2), and in  particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Article 4 (1) (a) and (b) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 478/95  (3), lays down that  when, for one or more given origins, a reduction coefficient is applied, an operator who has  submitted an application for an import licence for the origin or origins in question may either  refuse the issue of a licence for a reduced quantity or, for a quantity less than or equal to the  quantity applied for but not covered by the licence issued, submit a new application for origins to  which no coefficient reduction is applicable within five working days of the publication of the  regulation fixing the reducing coefficient;Whereas in view of the applications submitted by those in the trade, a longer time limit should be  laid down for exercising one of the above options; whereas this must allow the operators involved  to find other suppliers under favourable conditions for the origins for which quantities remain  available for the quarter in question;Whereas provision should be made for the immediate application of this Regulation so that the  operators who have submitted applications for import licences for the second quarter of 1995 can  benefit from these provisions;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the  Management Committee for Bananas,. Regulation (EC) No 478/95 is hereby amended as follows:1.  The words 'five working days` in Article 4 (1) (a) are replaced by '10 working days`.2.  The first sentence in Article 4 (1) (b) is replaced by the following:'or, within an overall limit of a quantity less than or equal to the quantity applied for but not  covered by the licence issued, submit one or more new applications for a licence for products of  origins for which the available quantities for the quarter in question are published by the  Commission.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official  Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 March 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;third country;certificate of origin,22
31480,"2006/285/EC: Commission Decision of  12 April 2006  amending Decision 2003/135/EC as regards the extension of plans for the eradication and emergency vaccination of feral pigs against classical swine fever to certain areas of North Rhine-Westfalia and Rhineland-Palatinate and the termination of these plans in other areas of Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany)  (notified under document number C(2006) 1531). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (1), and in particular Articles 16(1) and 20(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2003/135/EC of 27 February 2003 on the approval of the plans for the eradication of classical swine fever and the emergency vaccination of feral pigs against classical swine fever in Germany, in the federal states of Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland (2) was adopted as one of a number of measures to combat classical swine fever.(2) Germany has informed the Commission that classical swine fever has spread to feral pigs in certain areas of North Rhine-Westfalia. Germany has also stated that the plans for the eradication of classical swine fever and the emergency vaccination plan of feral pigs against classical swine fever have been extended to those areas and certain adjacent areas of Rhineland-Palatinate.(3) Germany has also informed the Commission that the classical swine fever situation in certain areas of Rhineland-Palatinate has improved significantly and that the plans for the eradication of classical swine fever and emergency vaccination plans of feral pigs against classical swine fever no longer need to be applied in those areas.(4) Decision 2003/135/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 2003/135/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany and the French Republic.. Done at Brussels, 12 April 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5. Directive as amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.(2)  OJ L 53, 28.2.2003, p. 47. Decision as last amended by Decision 2005/950/EC (OJ L 345, 28.12.2005, p. 30).ANNEX‘ANNEX1.   AREAS WHERE ERADICATION PLANS ARE IN PLACE:A. In the federal state Rhineland-Palatinate:(a) the Kreise: Südliche Weinstraße, Ahrweiler and Daun;(b) the cities of: Landau and Pirmasens;(c) in the Kreis Bitburg-Prüm: the municipality Prüm, the localities Burbach, Balesfeld and Neuheilenbach (in the municipality Kyllburg);(d) in the Kreis Cochem-Zell: the municipalities Kaisersesch and Ulmen;(e) in the Kreis Germersheim: the municipalities Lingenfeld, Bellheim and Germersheim;(f) in the Kreis Mayen-Koblenz: the municipality Vordereifel, the municipality Mendig in the west of the motorway A 61 and the Bundesstrasse B 262 and the city Mayen in the west of the Bundesstrasse B 262 and in the north of the Bundesstrasse 258;(g) in the Kreis Südwestpfalz: the municipalities Waldfischbach-Burgalben, Rodalben, Hauenstein, Dahner-Felsenland, Pirmasens-Land and Thaleischweiler-Fröschen, the localities Schmitshausen, Herschberg, Schauerberg, Weselberg, Obernheim-Kirchenarnbach, Hettenhausen, Saalstadt, Wallhalben and Knopp-Labach.B. In the federal state North Rhine-Westfalia:(a) the city of Aachen: south of the motorways A4, A544 and the Bundesstrasse B1;(b) the city of Bonn: south of the Bundesstrasse 56 and the motorway A 565 (Bonn-Endenich to Bonn-Poppelsdorf) and southwest of the Bundesstrasse 9;(c) in the Kreis Aachen: the cities Monschau and Stolberg, the municipalities Simmerath and Roetgen;(d) in the Kreis Düren: the cities Heimbach and Nideggen, the municipalities Hürtgenwald and Langerwehe;(e) in the Kreis Euskirchen: the cities Bad Münstereifel, Mechernich, Schleiden and the localities Billig, Euenheim, Euskirchen, Flamersheim, Kirchheim, Kuchenheim, Kreuzweingarten, Niederkastenholz, Palmersheim, Rheder, Roitzheim, Schweinheim, Stotzheim, Wißkirchen (in the city Euskirchen), the municipalities Blankenheim, Dahlem, Hellenthal, Kall and Nettersheim;(f) in the Kreis Rhein-Sieg: the cities Meckenheim and Rheinbach, the municipality Wachtberg, the localities Witterschlick, Volmershofen, Heidgen (in the municipality Alfter) and the localities Buschhoven, Morenhoven, Miel and Odendorf (in the municipality Swisttal);2.   AREAS WHERE THE EMERGENCY VACCINATION IS APPLIED:A. In the federal state Rhineland-Palatinate:(a) the Kreise: Südliche Weinstraße, Ahrweiler and Daun;(b) the cities of: Landau and Pirmasens;(c) in the Kreis Bitburg-Prüm: the municipality Prüm, the localities Burbach, Balesfeld and Neuheilenbach (in the municipality Kyllburg);(d) in the Kreis Cochem-Zell: the municipalities Kaisersesch and Ulmen;(e) in the Kreis Germersheim: the municipalities Lingenfeld, Bellheim and Germersheim;(f) in the Kreis Mayen-Koblenz: the municipality Vordereifel, the municipality Mendig in the west of the motorway A 61 and the Bundesstrasse B 262 and the city Mayen in the west of the Bundesstrasse B 262 and in the north of the Bundesstrasse 258;(g) in the Kreis Südwestpfalz: the municipalities Waldfischbach-Burgalben, Rodalben, Hauenstein, Dahner-Felsenland, Pirmasens-Land and Thaleischweiler-Fröschen, the localities Schmitshausen, Herschberg, Schauerberg, Weselberg, Obernheim-Kirchenarnbach, Hettenhausen, Saalstadt, Wallhalben and Knopp-Labach.B. In the federal state North Rhine-Westfalia:(a) the city of Aachen: south of the motorways A4, A544 and the Bundesstrasse B1;(b) the city of Bonn: south of the Bundesstrasse 56 and the motorway A 565 (Bonn-Endenich to Bonn-Poppelsdorf) and southwest of the Bundesstrasse 9;(c) in the Kreis Aachen: the cities Monschau and Stolberg, the municipalities Simmerath and Roetgen;(d) in the Kreis Düren: the cities Heimbach and Nideggen, the municipalities Hürtgenwald and Langerwehe.(e) in the Kreis Euskirchen: the cities Bad Münstereifel, Mechernich, Schleiden and the localities Billig, Euenheim, Euskirchen, Flamersheim, Kirchheim, Kuchenheim, Kreuzweingarten, Niederkastenholz, Palmersheim, Rheder, Roitzheim, Schweinheim, Stotzheim, Wißkirchen (in the city Euskirchen), the municipalities Blankenheim, Dahlem, Hellenthal, Kall and Nettersheim;(f) in the Kreis Rhein-Sieg: the cities Meckenheim and Rheinbach, the municipality Wachtberg, the localities Witterschlick, Volmershofen, Heidgen (in the municipality Alfter) and the localities Buschhoven, Morenhoven, Miel and Odendorf (in the municipality Swisttal).’
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;vaccination;wild mammal;elephant;fox;wild boar,22
25275,"2003/743/EC: Commission Decision of 14 October 2003 on the lists of programmes for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases and of checks aimed at the prevention of zoonoses qualifying for a financial contribution from the Community in 2004 (notified under document number C(2003) 3708). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003(2), and in particular Articles 24(5) and 32 thereof,Whereas:(1) Certain Member States and acceding Member States have submitted programmes to the Commission for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases for which they wish to receive a financial contribution from the Community.(2) Under Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy(3), programmes for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases are to be financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund. For financial control purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of that Regulation are to apply.(3) In drawing up the list of programmes for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases qualifying for a financial contribution from the Community in 2004, and the proposed rate and amount of the contribution for each programme, both the interest of each programme for the Community and the volume of available appropriations must be taken into account.(4) In drawing up the list of programmes of checks aimed at the prevention of zoonoses qualifying for a financial contribution from the Community in 2004, and the proposed rate and amount of the contribution for each programme, the interest of each programme for the Community, its compliance with the technical provisions of relevant Community veterinary legislation and the volume of available appropriations must be taken into account.(5) Article 32 of the Act of Accession of 2003 lays down that the new Member States are to receive the same treatment as the present Member States as regards expenditure under veterinary funds.(6) However, no financial commitment under the 2004 budget for any programme concerned may be made before the accession of the concerned acceding Member State has taken place. Furthermore, the eradication of certain diseases in the acceding Member States can also be co-financed under other Community instruments.(7) The Commission has considered each of the programmes submitted from both the veterinary and the financial point of view and is satisfied that those programmes should be included in the lists of programmes qualifying for a financial contribution from the Community in 2004.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. 1. The programmes for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases listed in Annex I shall qualify for a financial contribution from the Community in 2004.2. For each programme referred to in paragraph 1, the proposed rate and amount of the financial contribution from the Community shall be as set out in Annex I. 1. The programmes of checks aimed at the prevention of zoonoses listed in Annex II shall qualify for a financial contribution from the Community in 2004.2. For each programme referred to in paragraph 1, the proposed rate and amount of the financial contribution from the Community shall be as set out in Annex II. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 October 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19.(2) OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1.(3) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.ANNEX IList of programmes for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases (Article 1(1))Proposed rate and amount of the Community financial contribution>TABLE>ANNEX IIList of programmes of checks aimed at the prevention of zoonoses (Article 2(1))Proposed rate and amount of the Community financial contribution>TABLE>
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;zoonosis,22
18103,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1502/98 of 14 July 1998 adopting the forecast supply balance for banana production, consumption, imports and exports for the Community for 1998 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Article 16 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 provides for a forecast supply balance to be drawn up each year on the basis of a number of market parameters; whereas the main purpose of the supply balance is to establish the outlook for Community production and consumption and the forecast for imports of traditional ACP bananas, and hence the supply requirements for the Community market and the requisite tariff quota;Whereas the Management Committee for Bananas has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The forecast supply balance for banana production, consumption, imports and exports for the Community for 1998 shall be as shown in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 July 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.ANNEX>TABLE>
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;consumption;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;production;level of production;volume of output;export;export sale,22
13339,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2731/94 of 8 November 1994 re-establishing the levying of the customs duties applicable to products falling within CN code 8509 originating in China, to which the preferential tariff arrangements of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 of 20 December 1990 (1) applying generalized tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries, extended for 1994 by Regulation (EC) No 3668/93  of 20 December 1993 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, customs duties on certain products originating in each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III are totally suspended from 1 July 1994 to 31 December 1994, and the products as  such are, as a general rule, subject to statistical surveillance every three months on the reference base referred to in Article 8;Whereas, as provided for in Article 8, where the increase of preferential imports of these products, originating in one or more beneficiary country, threatens to cause economic difficulties in a region of the Community, the levying of customs duties may  be re-established once the Commission has had an appropriate exchange of information with the Member States; whereas for this purpose the reference base to be considered is equal, as a general rule, to 6,615 % of the total importations into the  Community, originating from third countries in 1988;Whereas, in the case of the product of the combined nomenclature code and origin indicated in the table below, the reference base is fixed at the levels indicated in that table:"""" ID=""1"">8509> ID=""2"">China> ID=""3"">8 050 000"">Whereas that reference base was reached on 30 August 1994 by charges of imports into the Community of the products in question originating in China; whereas the exchange of information organized by the Commission has demonstrated that continuance of the  preference threatens to cause economic difficulties in a region of the Community; whereas, therefore, customs duties must be re-established for the products in question,. As from 13 November 1994, the levying of customs duties, suspended from 1 July 1994 to 31 December 1994 pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the products indicated in the  table below:"""" ID=""1"">8509> ID=""2"">Electro-mechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor:> ID=""3"">China""> This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 November 1994.For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 338, 31. 12. 1993, p. 22.
",generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff;household electrical appliance;dish-washing machine;domestic appliances;domestic electrical device;electrical heating appliances;freezer;hoover;household appliances;refrigerator;vacuum-cleaner;washing machine;China;People’s Republic of China,22
3271,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2927/84 of 18 October 1984 amending Regulation (EEC) No 262/79 on the sale of butter at reduced prices for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice-cream and other foodstuffs and Regulations (EEC) No 1932/81 and (EEC) No 2288/84. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1557/84 (2), and in particular Article 6 (7) thereof,Whereas, according to Article 12 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68, measures other than those provided for in Article 6 of the said Regulation may be taken to facilitate the disposal of butter where surpluses occur or threaten to occur;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 262/79 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2288/84 (4), provided for the sale at reduced prices of butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice-cream and other foodstuffs;Whereas the confectionery products referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 262/79 should be more clearly defined;Whereas Article 2 (2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1932/81 of 13 July 1981 on the granting of aid for butter and concentrated butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice-cream and other foodstuffs (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2288/84, lays down a time limit of two months for the processing of butter into concentrated butter; whereas experience of the application of this provision shows that an extension of the said time limit to three months can make the system more flexible without reducing its efficiency;Whereas the second paragraph of Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 2288/84 lays down that the provisions of that Regulation are to apply from a certain date; whereas that provision refers to 'sales' although the term used in the Regulation is 'sale by tender'; whereas it is therefore necessary to amend that provision;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. Point 1 of Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 262/79 is hereby replaced by the following:'1. Formula A:(a) products falling within heading No 19.08 of the Common Customs Tariff;(b) the following products put up for retail sale:- sugar confectionery falling within subheading 17.04 D II,- sugar confectionery falling within subheading 18.06 C II b),- chocolate goods, filled, falling within subheading 18.06 C II b), with the exception of their chocolate coating,- other food preparations containing cocoa and falling within subheadings 18.06 D II a) or b).The milkfat content by weight, calculated in terms of dry matter, of the products listed in (b), or of components of such products qualifying for aid is not less than 4 % and less than 26 %. This milkfat content by weight must be indicated on the outer packaging in which the product is dispatched.' The second subparagraph of Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1932/81 is hereby replaced by the following:'The manufacture of the concentrated butter referred to in Article 1 (2) (b) must take place within a period of three months calculated from the closing date for the submission of the individual tenders concerned.' The second paragraph of Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 2288/84 is hereby replaced by the following:'It shall apply to butter which is the subject of a tendering procedure after 1 September 1984.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply in respect of butter which is the subject of a tendering procedure after 20 October 1984.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 October 1984.For the CommissionPoul DALSAGERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 150, 6. 6. 1984, p. 6.(3) OJ No L 41, 16. 2. 1979, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 210, 7. 8. 1984, p. 5.(5) OJ No L 191, 14. 7. 1981, p. 6.
",award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;concentrated product;concentrate;condensed foodstuff;condensed product;confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;dairy ice cream;fruit ice cream;discount sale;promotional sale;reduced-price sale;butter,22
27674,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 9/2004 of 5 January 2004 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of small-flowered roses originating in Israel. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001(3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 209/2003(4), opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Malta, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip respectively.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 6/2004(5) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97(7), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for small-flowered roses originating in Israel. The Common Customs Tariff duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2004. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of small-flowered roses (CN code ex 0603 10 10 ) originating in Israel, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 7 January 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 January 2004.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22.(2) OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 199, 2.8.1994, p. 1.(4) OJ L 28, 4.2.2003, p. 30.(5) See page 24 of this Official Journal.(6) OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16.(7) OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1.
",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;import;Israel;State of Israel;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
27506,"2004/691/EC: Commission Decision of 7 October 2004 amending Decision 2002/840/EC adopting the list of approved facilities in third countries for the irradiation of foods (notified under document number C(2004) 3679)Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Directive 1999/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning foods and food ingredients treated with ionising radiation (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) According to Directive 1999/2/EC a foodstuff treated with ionising radiation may not be imported from a third country unless it has been treated in an irradiation facility approved by the Community.(2) An initial list of approved facilities has been established by Commission Decision 2002/840/EC (2).(3) The Commission received an application for approval of one irradiation facility in Turkey and one in Switzerland through their competent authorities. Commission experts inspected the irradiation facilities in order to check whether they comply with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC and in particular if official supervision guarantees that they comply with the requirements of Article 7 of that Directive. Competent authorities of both countries provided satisfactory responses to all the recommendations contained in the final report.(4) Since the accession from Hungary to the Community on 1 May 2004, it is no longer appropriate to list the irradiation facility of that Member State in the Annex to Decision 2002/840/EC. This facility will be added to the list of approved irradiation facilities in the Member States referred to in Article 7(4) of Directive 1999/2/EC.(5) Decision 2002/840/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 2002/840/EC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 October 2004.For the CommissionDavid BYRNEMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 16. Directive as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 287, 25.10.2002, p. 40.ANNEXList of irradiation facilities in third countries approved by the CommunityReference No: EU-AIF 01-2002HEPRO Cape (Pty) Ltd6 Ferrule AvenueMontague GardensMilnerton 7441Western CapeRepublic of South AfricaTel. (27-21) 551 24 40Fax (27-21) 551 17 66Reference No: EU-AIF 02-2002GAMMASTER South Africa (Pty) LtdPO Box 32195 Waterpas StreetIsando Extension 3Kempton Park 1620JohannesburgRepublic of South AfricaTel. (27-11) 974 88 51Fax (27-11) 974 89 86Reference No: EU-AIF 03-2002GAMWAVE (Pty) LtdPO Box 26406Isipingo BeachDurban 4115Kwazulu-NatalRepublic of South AfricaTel. (27-31) 902 88 90Fax (27-31) 912 17 04Reference No: EU-AIF 05-2004GAMMA-PAK ASYünsa Yolu N: 4 OSBCerkezköy/TEKIRDAGTR-59500TurkeyTel. (90-282) 726 57 90Fax (90-282) 726 51 78Reference No: EU-AIF 06-2004STUDER AGG WERK HARDHogenweidstrasse 2DänikenCH-4658SwitzerlandTel. (41-062) 288 90 60Fax (41-062) 288 90 70
",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;Hungary;Republic of Hungary;third country;irradiation;ionisation;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;Turkey;Republic of Turkey;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,22
42900,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 990/2013 of 15 October 2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 as regards exports of milk and milk products to the United States of America and the Dominican Republic. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Articles 161(3), 170 and 171(1), in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) Section 2 of Chapter III of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 (2) lays down provisions as regards export licences for cheese to be exported to the United States under certain GATT quotas. Experience with certain of those quotas has shown that, because of the continuously evolving market circumstances, in particular high price volatility, increased competition and changes in currency conversion rates, which occur in the long time lapse between the period for submission of applications for export licences (‘licence applications’) and the moment in which exports take place, exporters may not be able to use their licences and as a result lose the related securities. In order that exporters are not discouraged from applying for those quotas for which the time lapse is set in agreement with the authorities of the Unites States, it is necessary to reduce the applicable rate of the security, starting from the quota year 2015.(2) Article 22(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 provides that for the quotas opened by the Unites States licence applications are subject to the lodging of a security in accordance with Article 9 thereof. Being part of the Chapter on general rules in Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009, Article 9 sets the mechanism for calculating the security for exports not benefiting from trade preferences granted by third countries. Therefore, in view of the experience with the preferential quotas opened by the United States and to render them more attractive to exporters, it is necessary, in addition to reducing the rate of the security, to specify that Article 9 in its entirety should not apply to those quotas.(3) Section 3 of Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 provides for the conditions and the procedure to which the exporters are submitted for participating in the milk powder quota opened by the Dominican Republic. Whilst the quota has been fully used since its introduction until the quota year 2010/2011, it appears that as from the quota year 2011/2012 the total quantities applied for are lower than the available quota quantity.(4) With a view to maximising the use of the quota in the following years, it is necessary to adjust the rules as regards eligibility, applicable quantities, periods for submission of licence applications and security.(5) In addition, to make the quota more easily accessible to the exporters, the requirements concerning the minimum historical trade performance when applying for the quota part referred to in Article 28(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 should be alleviated.(6) In order to maximize the use of the quota and for the sake of simplification, the maximum quantities for which licence applications can be lodged, as laid down in Article 28(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009, should be increased to the quota quantity levels. The minimum quantity for which licence applications can be lodged should be fixed at 20 tonnes.(7) The long time lapse between the period for submission of licence applications, as laid down in Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009, and the quota year during which exports take place, as well as the high price volatility in the dairy sector and an increased competition for milk powders in the Dominican Republic have enhanced the risk for exporters to remain with licences that are not or only partially used, resulting in a loss of the related security. It is therefore appropriate to defer the submission of licence applications from April to May and to provide for a second allocation period.(8) Moreover, a reduction of the security referred to in Article 28(3) would encourage operators not to refrain from applying for licences and should therefore be provided for. It is also necessary to specify that Article 9 should not apply to the preferential quota opened by the Dominican Republic in order to render that quota more attractive to exporters.(9) Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly.(10) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. Amendment of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 is amended as follows:(1) Section 2 is amended as follows:(a) In Article 22, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:(b) Article 26 is replaced by the following:(2) Section 3 is replaced by the following:(a) the first part, equal to 80 % or 17 920 tonnes, shall be distributed among Union exporters who can prove that they have exported products referred to in Article 27(2) to the Dominican Republic during at least one of the four calendar years prior to the period for submission of licence applications;(b) the second part, equal to 20 % or 4 480 tonnes, shall be reserved for applicants other than those referred to in point (a) who can prove, at the time they submit their licence application, that they have been engaged during the 12 last months in trade with third countries in the milk products listed in Chapter 4 of the Combined Nomenclature.(a) the respective quantities referred to in points (a) and (b) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1, as regards the period for submission of licence applications referred to in the first paragraph of Article 29;(b) the total remaining quantity from both parts of the quota referred to in points (a) and (b) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1, as regards the period for submission of licence applications referred to in the second paragraph of Article 29.(a) lodge a security of EUR 3/100 kg;(b) for the part referred to in point (a) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1, indicate the quantity of products referred to in Article 27(2) that they have exported to the Dominican Republic during one of the four calendar years prior to the respective period for submission of licence applications, as referred to in Article 29, and are able to prove this to the satisfaction of the competent authority of the Member State concerned. To this end the operator whose name appears on the relevant export declaration shall be regarded as the exporter;(c) for the part referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1, are able to prove to the satisfaction of the competent authority of the Member State concerned that they fulfil the conditions laid down therein.(a) in section 7, the words ‘Dominican Republic — DO’;(b) in sections 17 and 18, the quantity to which the licence application or licence relates;(c) in section 20, one of the entries listed in Annex III.(a) on presentation of the proof referred to in Article 32(2) of Regulation (EC) No 376/2008 together with the transport document referred to in Article 17(3) of Regulation (EC) No 612/2009 mentioning as destination the Dominican Republic;(b) in respect of the quantities covered by applications for which no licence could be issued.(a) the quantity for which licences were not issued or cancelled,(b) the quantity exported. Transitional measuresAs regards the exports to the Dominican Republic for the quota year 2013/2014, the total remaining quantity as referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph of Article 28(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 as amended by point (2) of Article 1 of this Regulation is 9 018 tonnes.Applications for export licences relating to the quantity referred to in the first paragraph of this Article may be lodged from 1 to 10 November 2013 in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 as amended by point (2) of Article 1 of this Regulation. Entry into force and applicationThis Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.Point (1) of Article 1 shall apply as from the quota year 2015.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 October 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 of 27 November 2009 laying down special detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards export licences and export refunds for milk and milk products (OJ L 318, 4.12.2009, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 228, 1.9.2009, p. 3.’
",cheese;powdered milk;dehydrated milk;dried milk;freeze-dried milk;milk powder;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;export (EU);Community export;Dominican Republic;United States;USA;United States of America,22
6707,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2951/88 of 26 September 1988 amending Regulation (EEC) No 570/88 on the sale of butter at reduced prices and the granting of aid for butter and concentrated butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice cream and other foodstuffs. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1109/88 (2), and in particular Article 6 (7) thereof,Whereas Article 11 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 570/88 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 949/88 (4), lays down time limits for the manufacture of concentrated butter, the addition of tracers to butter and their incorporation in the end products;Whereas, given the current trend of prices, the length of the time limits laid down is such as to encourage speculation; whereas the said limits should therefore be shortened;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. In Article 11 of Regulation (EEC) No 570/88, 'seven months' in the first indent, and '12 months' in the third indent are hereby replaced by 'three months' and 'nine months' respectively. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from the eighth invitation to tender.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 September 1988.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 110, 29. 4. 1988, p. 27.(3) OJ No L 55, 1. 3. 1988, p. 31.(4) OJ No L 92, 9. 4. 1988, p. 43.
",consumption;concentrated product;concentrate;condensed foodstuff;condensed product;confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;milk product;dairy produce;butter;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
1115,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/78 of 25 July 1978 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1154/78 (3), provides that certain categories of blood oranges withdrawn from the market may be sold to the processing industry, during the 1977/78, 1978/79 and 1979/80 marketing years;Whereas the situation which led to the adoption of these measures may persist beyond the abovementioned period ; whereas the said measures should therefore be extended,. Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 is hereby amended as follows:    1. In the first subparagraph of Article 21 (1) (c), the words ""during the 1977/78, 1978/79 and 1979/80 marketing years"" shall be deleted.2. In each of the second subparagraphs of Article 21 (1) and (3), the words ""until the end of the 1979/80 marketing year"" shall be deleted. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 July 1978.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. ERTL  (1)Opinion delivered on 7 July 1978 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (2)OJ No L 118, 20.5.1972, p. 1. (3)OJ No L 144, 31.5.1978, p. 5.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;withdrawal from the market;precautionary withdrawal from the market;marketing year;agricultural year;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,22
31300,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2097/2005 of  20 December 2005  reopening the fishery for Northern prawn in NAFO zone 3L by vessels flying the flag of Lithuania. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 27/2005 of 22 December 2004 fixing for 2005 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2005.(2) On 6 June 2005 Lithuania closed the fishery for Northern prawn in NAFO zone 3L, for vessels flying its flag.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1170/2005 (4) prohibits fishing for Northern prawn in NAFO zone 3L, by vessels flying the flag of Lithuania or registered in Lithuania.(4) On 30 October 2005 Japan transferred to Lithuania 144 tonnes of Northern prawn quota in the waters of NAFO zone 3L. Fishing for Northern prawn in the waters of NAFO zone 3L by vessels flying the flag of or registered in Lithuania should consequently be authorised. Commission Regulation (EC) No 1170/2005 should therefore be repealed,. Reopening of fisheryThe fishery for Northern prawn in NAFO zone 3L by vessels flying the flag of Lithuania or registered in Lithuania should be reopened on 1 December 2005. RepealCommission Regulation (EC) No 1170/2005 is hereby repealed, Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 December 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2005.For the CommissionJörgen HOLMQUISTDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 (OJ L 128, 21.5.2005, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 12, 14.1.2005, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1936/2005 (OJ L 311, 26.11.2005, p. 1).(4)  OJ L 188, 20.7.2005, p. 25.
",North-West Atlantic Fisheries Organisation;ICNAF;International Commission for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries;NAFO;Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation;ship's flag;nationality of ships;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;Lithuania;Republic of Lithuania,22
333,"83/630/EEC: Commission Decision of 2 December 1983 establishing that the apparatus decribed as 'Hewlett Packard - Q meter, model 4342A' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 6 June 1983, France has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Hewlett Packard - Q meter, model 4342A', ordered on 14 February 1983 and intended to be used to define accurately a rational industrial process for the production of glued, laminated wood by the high-frequency method, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 15 November 1983 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a Q meter;Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus decribed as 'Hewlett Packard - Q meter, model 4342A' which is the subject of an application by France of 6 June 1983 may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 December 1983.For the CommissionKal-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 74, 18. 3. 1982, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;wood industry;wood processing;measuring equipment;measuring instrument;meter;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
17454,"98/346/EC: Commission Decision of 19 May 1998 amending Decision 97/569/EC on drawing up provisional lists of third country establishments from which the Member States authorise imports of meat products (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 95/408/EC of 22 June 1995 on the conditions for drawing up, for an interim period, provisional lists of third country establishments from which Member States are authorised to import certain products of animal origin, fishery products or live bivalve molluscs (1), as last amended by Decision 97/34/EC (2), and in particular Article 2(4) thereof,Whereas provisional lists of establishments in third countries producing meat products have been drawn up by Commission Decision 97/569/EC (3) as last amended by Decision 98/220/EC (4);Whereas New Zealand has sent a list of establishments producing poultry meat products and for which the responsible authorities certify that the establishment is in accordance with the Community rules;Whereas a provisional list of establishments producing poultry meat products can thus be drawn up for New Zealand; whereas Decision 97/569/EC should therefore be amended accordingly;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Annex I of Decision 97/569/EC is amended as follows:(a) after point 5 of the legend the following text is added:'PMP= poultry meat productsRMP= rabbit meat productsFMP= farmed game meat productsWMP= wild game meat products`;(b) the Annex to this Decision is added to Annex I. This Decision shall apply from 10 May 1998. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 May 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 243, 11. 10. 1995, p. 17.(2) OJ L 13, 16. 1. 1997, p. 33.(3) OJ L 234, 26. 8. 1997, p. 16.(4) OJ L 82, 19. 3. 1998, p. 47.ANEXO - BILAG - ANHANG - ÐÁÑÁÑÔÇÌÁ - ANNEX - ANNEXE - ALLEGATO - BIJLAGE - ANEXO - LIITE - BILAGA>TABLE>
",import;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;third country;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;health certificate,22
44083,"Regulation (EU) No 542/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 as regards the rules to be applied with respect to the Unified Patent Court and the Benelux Court of Justice. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular points (a), (c) and (e) of Article 81(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (2),Whereas:(1) On 19 February 2013, the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, Ireland, the Hellenic Republic, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland signed the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (3) (the ‘UPC Agreement’). The UPC Agreement provides for its entry into force not prior to the first day of the fourth month after the date of entry into force of the amendments to Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) concerning the relationship of that Regulation with the UPC Agreement.(2) On 15 October 2012, the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, parties to the Treaty of 31 March 1965 concerning the establishment and statute of a Benelux Court of Justice (the ‘Benelux Court of Justice Treaty’), signed a Protocol amending that Treaty. That Protocol made it possible to transfer jurisdiction to the Benelux Court of Justice in specific matters falling within the scope of Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012.(3) It is necessary to regulate the relationship of Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 with the UPC Agreement and with the Benelux Court of Justice Treaty by way of amendments to that Regulation.(4) The Unified Patent Court and the Benelux Court of Justice should be deemed to be courts within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 in order to ensure legal certainty and predictability for defendants who could be sued in those two Courts at a location situated in a Member State other than the one designated by the rules of Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012.(5) The amendments to Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 provided for in this Regulation with regard to the Unified Patent Court are intended to establish the international jurisdiction of that Court and do not affect the internal allocation of proceedings among the divisions of that Court nor the arrangements laid down in the UPC Agreement concerning the exercise of jurisdiction, including exclusive jurisdiction, during the transitional period provided for in that Agreement.(6) As courts common to several Member States, the Unified Patent Court and the Benelux Court of Justice cannot, unlike a court of one Member State, exercise jurisdiction on the basis of national law with respect to defendants not domiciled in a Member State. To allow those two Courts to exercise jurisdiction with respect to such defendants, the rules of Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 should therefore, with regard to matters falling within the jurisdiction of, respectively, the Unified Patent Court and the Benelux Court of Justice, also apply to defendants domiciled in third States. The existing rules of jurisdiction of Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 ensure a close connection between proceedings to which that Regulation applies and the territory of the Member States. It is therefore appropriate to extend those rules to proceedings against all defendants regardless of their domicile. When applying the rules of jurisdiction of Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012, the Unified Patent Court and the Benelux Court of Justice (hereinafter individually referred to as a ‘common court’) should apply only those rules which are appropriate for the subject-matter for which jurisdiction has been conferred on them.(7) A common court should be able to hear disputes involving defendants from third States on the basis of a subsidiary rule of jurisdiction in proceedings relating to an infringement of a European patent giving rise to damage both inside and outside the Union. Such subsidiary jurisdiction should be exercised where property belonging to the defendant is located in any Member State party to the instrument establishing the common court and the dispute in question has a sufficient connection with any such Member State, for example because the claimant is domiciled there or the evidence relating to the dispute is available there. In establishing its jurisdiction, the common court should have regard to the value of the property in question, which should not be insignificant and which should be such as to make it possible to enforce the judgment, at least in part, in the Member States parties to the instrument establishing the common court.(8) The rules of Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 on lis pendens and related actions, aimed at preventing parallel proceedings and irreconcilable judgments, should apply when proceedings are brought in a common court and in a court of a Member State in which the UPC Agreement or, as the case may be, the Benelux Court of Justice Treaty does not apply.(9) The rules of Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 on lis pendens and related actions should likewise apply where, during the transitional period provided for in the UPC Agreement, proceedings concerning certain types of disputes are brought in, on the one hand, the Unified Patent Court and, on the other hand, a national court of a Member State party to the UPC Agreement.(10) Judgments given by the Unified Patent Court or by the Benelux Court of Justice should be recognised and enforced in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 in a Member State not party to, as the case may be, the UPC Agreement or the Benelux Court of Justice Treaty.(11) Judgments given by the courts of a Member State not party to, as the case may be, the UPC Agreement or the Benelux Court of Justice Treaty should be recognised and enforced in another Member State in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012.(12) Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 should therefore be amended accordingly.(13) Since the objective of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather, by reason of its scale and effects, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.(14) In accordance with Article 3 and Article 4a(1) of the Protocol (No 21) on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice, annexed to the TEU and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), those Member States have notified their wish to take part in the adoption and application of this Regulation.(15) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol (No 22) on the position of Denmark, annexed to the TEU and to the TFEU, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Regulation and is not bound by it or subject to its application, without prejudice to the possibility for Denmark of applying the amendments to Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 laid down in this Regulation pursuant to Article 3 of the Agreement of 19 October 2005 between the European Community and the Kingdom of Denmark on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (5),. In Chapter VII of Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012, the following Articles are inserted:‘Article 71a1.   For the purposes of this Regulation, a court common to several Member States as specified in paragraph 2 (a ‘common court’) shall be deemed to be a court of a Member State when, pursuant to the instrument establishing it, such a common court exercises jurisdiction in matters falling within the scope of this Regulation.2.   For the purposes of this Regulation, each of the following courts shall be a common court:(a) the Unified Patent Court established by the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court signed on 19 February 2013 (the ‘UPC Agreement’); and(b) the Benelux Court of Justice established by the Treaty of 31 March 1965 concerning the establishment and statute of a Benelux Court of Justice (the ‘Benelux Court of Justice Treaty’). 1bThe jurisdiction of a common court shall be determined as follows:(1) a common court shall have jurisdiction where, under this Regulation, the courts of a Member State party to the instrument establishing the common court would have jurisdiction in a matter governed by that instrument;(2) where the defendant is not domiciled in a Member State, and this Regulation does not otherwise confer jurisdiction over him, Chapter II shall apply as appropriate regardless of the defendant’s domicile.(3) where a common court has jurisdiction over a defendant under point 2 in a dispute relating to an infringement of a European patent giving rise to damage within the Union, that court may also exercise jurisdiction in relation to damage arising outside the Union from such an infringement. 1c1.   Articles 29 to 32 shall apply where proceedings are brought in a common court and in a court of a Member State not party to the instrument establishing the common court.2.   Articles 29 to 32 shall apply where, during the transitional period referred to in Article 83 of the UPC Agreement, proceedings are brought in the Unified Patent Court and in a court of a Member State party to the UPC Agreement. 1dThis Regulation shall apply to the recognition and enforcement of:(a) judgments given by a common court which are to be recognised and enforced in a Member State not party to the instrument establishing the common court; and(b) judgments given by the courts of a Member State not party to the instrument establishing the common court which are to be recognised and enforced in a Member State party to that instrument.However, where recognition and enforcement of a judgment given by a common court is sought in a Member State party to the instrument establishing the common court, any rules of that instrument on recognition and enforcement shall apply instead of the rules of this Regulation.’. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 10 January 2015.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in the Member States in accordance with the Treaties.. Done at Brussels, 15 May 2014.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentM. SCHULZFor the CouncilThe PresidentD. KOURKOULAS(1)  Opinion of 26 February 2014 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  Position of the European Parliament of 15 April 2014 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of 6 May 2014.(3)  OJ C 175, 20.6.2013, p. 1.(4)  Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2012 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (OJ L 351, 20.12.2012, p. 1).(5)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2005, p. 62.
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40025,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 717/2011 of 20 July 2011 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Cornish Pasty (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the United Kingdom’s application to register the name ‘Cornish Pasty’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no objections within the meaning of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 were received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register.(3) However, by virtue of the second subparagraph of Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, a transitional period may be set for undertakings established in the Member State in which the geographical area is located, provided that the undertakings concerned have legally marketed the products in question, using the names concerned continuously for at least 5 years preceding the date of the publication referred to in Article 6(2) of that Regulation, and have noted that point in the national objection procedure referred to in Article 5(5) thereof.(4) In a letter received on 25 March 2011, the UK authorities confirmed to the Commission that the following undertakings established on their territory met the conditions set out in the second subparagraph of Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006: Pukka Pies Ltd, Pork Farms Ltd, Shire Foods Ltd, Northern Foods plc, Greggs plc, Peter’s Food Service Ltd and Kerry Group plc.(5) Those undertakings should therefore be allowed to continue to use the registered name ‘Cornish Pasty’ during a transitional period of 3 years from the entry into force of this Regulation,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register.Pukka Pies Ltd, Pork Farms Ltd, Shire Foods Ltd, Northern Foods plc, Greggs plc, Peter’s Food Service Ltd and Kerry Group plc may, however, continue to use that name for a period of 3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 July 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOŞMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 190, 14.7.2010, p. 33.ANNEXFoodstuffs listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 510/2006:Class 2.4.   Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s waresUNITED KINGDOMCornish Pasty (PGI)
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20491,"Regulation (EC) No 2516/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 November 2000 modifying the common principles of the European system of national and regional accounts in the Community (ESA) 95 as concerns taxes and social contributions and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2223/96. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 285 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(2),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(3),Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 of 25 June 1996 on the European system of national and regional accounts in the Community(4) (ESA 95) contains the reference framework of common standards, definitions, classifications and accounting rules for drawing up the accounts of the Member States for the statistical requirements of the Community, in order to obtain comparable results between Member States.(2) Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 sets out the conditions under which the Commission may adopt amendments to the ESA 95 methodology which are intended to clarify and improve its content.(3) It is therefore necessary to refer the clarifications concerning the recording of taxes and social contributions in ESA 95 to the European Parliament and to the Council as these clarifications modify basic concepts.(4) Article 2 of the protocol on the excessive deficit procedure relating to Article 104 of the Treaty states that the government deficit means net borrowing of the general government sector as defined in the European system of integrated economic accounts (ESA).(5) The Statistical Programme Committee (SPC), set up by Council Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom(5), the Committee on Monetary, Financial and Balance of Payments Statistics (CMFB), set up by Council Decision 91/115/EEC(6), and the Gross National Product Committee (GNP Committee) can state their opinion on the country-specific accounting treatment of taxes and social contributions whenever they consider it relevant.(6) The SPC and the CMFB have been consulted.(7) The measures necessary for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(7),. PurposeThe purpose of this Regulation is to modify the common principles of ESA 95 as concerns taxes and social contributions so as to ensure comparability and transparency among the Member States. General principlesThe impact on the net lending/borrowing of general government of taxes and social contributions recorded in the system shall not include amounts unlikely to be collected.Accordingly, the impact on general government net lending/borrowing of taxes and social contributions recorded in the system on an accrual basis shall be equivalent over a reasonable amount of time to the corresponding amounts actually received. Treatment of taxes and social contributions in the accountsTaxes and social contributions recorded in the accounts may be derived from two sources: amounts evidenced by assessments and declarations or cash receipts.(a) If assessments and declarations are used, the amounts shall be adjusted by a coefficient reflecting assessed and declared amounts never collected. As an alternative treatment, a capital transfer to the relevant sectors could be recorded equal to the same adjustment. The coefficients shall be estimated on the basis of past experience and current expectations in respect of assessed and declared amounts never collected. They shall be specific to different types of taxes and social contributions. The determination of these coefficients shall be country-specific, the method being cleared with the Commission (Eurostat) beforehand.(b) If cash receipts are used, they shall be time-adjusted so that the cash is attributed when the activity took place to generate the tax liability (or when the amount of tax was determined, in the case of some income taxes). This adjustment may be based on the average time difference between the activity (or the determination of the amount of tax) and cash tax receipt. Verification1. The Commission (Eurostat) shall verify the implementation by Member States of the principles laid down in this Regulation.2. From 2000 onwards, Member States shall provide the Commission (Eurostat) before the end of each year with a detailed description of the methods they plan to use for the different categories of taxes and social contributions in order to implement this Regulation.3. The methods applied and the possible revisions shall be subject to agreement between each Member State concerned and the Commission (Eurostat).4. The Commission (Eurostat) shall keep the SPC, the CMFB and the GNP Committee informed of the methods and the calculation of the aforementioned coefficients. ImplementationWithin 6 months of the adoption of this Regulation, the Commission shall introduce in the text of Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 2223/96, pursuant to the procedure in Article 4 thereof, the changes needed for the application of this Regulation. of Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 shall be replaced by the following:""Article 41. The Commission shall be assisted by the Statistical Programme Committee (hereinafter referred to as 'the Committee').2. Where reference is made to this Article, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure."" Entry into force1. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.2. Member States may ask the Commission for a transitional period of no more than two years in which to bring their accounting systems into line with this Regulation.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 November 2000.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentN. FontaineFor the CouncilThe PresidentL. Fabius(1) OJ C 21 E, 25.1.2000, p. 68.(2) OJ C 75, 15.3.2000, p. 19.(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 13 April 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council Common Position of 26 June 2000 (OJ C 245, 25.8.2000, p. 1) and Decision of the European Parliament of 3 October 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4) OJ L 310, 30.11.1996, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 448/98 (OJ L 58, 27.2.1998, p. 1).(5) OJ L 181, 28.6.1989, p. 47.(6) OJ L 59, 6.3.1991, p. 19. Decision as amended by Decision 96/174/EC (OJ L 51, 1.3.1996, p. 48).(7) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
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5865,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 228/2014 of 10 March 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 601/2006 implementing Regulation (EC) No 184/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council on statistics concerning balance of payments, international trade in services and foreign direct investment, as regards the format and the procedure for the transmission of data. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 184/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 January 2005 on Community statistics concerning balance of payments, international trade in services and foreign direct investment (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 601/2006 (2) laid down the implementing rules concerning the format and the procedure for transmission to the Commission (Eurostat) of the required data on balance of payments, international trade in services and foreign direct investment, and defined the technical specifications of the data structure.(2) Commission Regulation (EU) No 555/2012 (3) updated the data requirements and definitions of Regulation (EC) No 184/2005 to reflect new international standards which provide the general rules for the compilation of these statistics, such as the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Manual on Statistics of International Trade in Services of the United Nations (UN).(3) Under the international standards, the ‘Statistical Data and Metadata eXchange standard’ (SDMX) has been established as the common data reporting format in the electronic exchange of data and metadata and has been, or is planned to be, adopted by many international organisations and national data-producing authorities. The introduction of a broader definition of SDMX compliant data formats and a new data structure definition designed in accordance with this standard is therefore required.(4) Regulation (EC) No 601/2006, in which the use of the data format ‘Gesmes’ was required as the exclusive means of transmitting data from Member States to the Commission (Eurostat), should be amended in order to also contain references to the SDMX.(5) The technical specifications of the data structure should not be of a legally binding nature. Instead, the technical specifications recommended by the Commission should be contained in Eurostat's Balance of Payments Vademecum (4), as revised yearly. Regulation (EC) No 601/2006 should be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Balance of Payments Committee,. Regulation (EC) No 601/2006 is amended as follows:(1) Article 2 is replaced by the following:(2) Article 3 is deleted.(3) The Annex is deleted. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 June 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 March 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 35, 8.2.2005, p. 23.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 601/2006 of 18 April 2006 implementing Regulation (EC) No 184/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the format and the procedure for the transmission of data (OJ L 106, 19.4.2006, p. 7).(3)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 555/2012 of 22 June 2012 amending Regulation (EC) No 184/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics concerning balance of payments, international trade in services and foreign direct investment, as regards the update of data requirements and definitions (OJ L 166, 27.6.2012, p. 22).(4)  Available on the Communication and Information Resource Centre for Administrations, Businesses and Citizens of the European Commission (CIRCABC) direct link
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10647,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3133/92 of 29 October 1992 on varying entry prices for certain fruit and vegetables originating in Mediterranean third countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3488/89 of 21 November 1989 laying down the method of decision for certain provisions laid down for agricultural products in the framework of Mediterranean agreements (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas, in accordance with the agreements concluded with various Mediterranean third countries, the Community may decide that the entry prices for certain fruit and vegetables originating in such countries should vary, taking account of the annual  reviews of trade flows by product and country pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 451/89 of 20 February 1989 concerning the procedure to be applied to certain agricultural products originating in various Mediterranean third countries (2);Whereas an examination of the outlook for export flows from Mediterranean third countries in the light of the overall trend on the Community market points to the need for the entry prices for oranges, clementines, mandarins and other similar citrus  hybrids, lemons and tomatoes to vary;Whereas the variation in the entry price must, for each product concerned, relate to the amount to be deducted as customs duties from the representative prices recorded in the Community for the calculation of the entry price referred to in Article 24 of  Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1754/92 (4); whereas, depending on the product and origin, reductions, as appropriate, of  one-half or two-thirds during trading periods will enable the desired objective to be attained; whereas such reductions must apply within the quantitative limits determined, in accordance with the Mediterranean agreements;Whereas this variation in the entry prices is to apply in respect of specific quantities which must be entered in the accounts during the periods laid down in the agreements; whereas such entry in the accounts must take place through the statistical  monitoring introduced for the administration of quotas;Whereas provision should however be made for a Community surveillance system for tomatoes from Morocco imported into the Community in May given the lack of a quota for that period;Whereas the Commission must inform the Member States as soon as the quantities laid down in the Mediterranean agreements and quoted in this Regulation have been reached;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. For the purpose of calculating the entry prices referred to in Article 24 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 for products originating in the Mediterranean countries mentioned in the Annex hereto, the amount to be deducted as customs duties  from the recorded representative prices shall be reduced by the percentage indicated in the Annex during the periods and subject to the maximum quantities specified therein. 1. Fresh or chilled tomatoes falling within CN code 0702 00 and originating in Morocco shall be subject to Community surveillance during the month of May.2. Deductions shall be made from the specified quantities when products are presented to the customs authorities for release for free circulation, accompanied by a movement certificate.Goods may be deducted from the specified quantity only if the movement certificate is submitted before the date on which these preferential arrangements cease to apply.The extent to which a specified quantity is used up shall be determined at Community level on the basis of the imports deducted from it as specified in the first and second subparagraphs.Member States shall inform the Commission, at the intervals and within the time limits specified in paragraph 3, of imports effected in accordance with the rules set out above.3. With respect to imports effected, Member States shall send the Commission statements of the deducted quantities every 10 days, to be forwarded within five days from the end of each 10-day period.4. As soon as the quantities specified in the Annex have been reached, the Commission shall inform the Member States of the date from which these preferential arrangements shall cease to apply. Member States and the Commission shall cooperate closely with a view to implementing this Regulation and in particular, where the need arises, to coordinating the system for administering the tariff quotas. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 November 1992. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 October 1992. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 340, 23. 11. 1989, p. 2. (2) OJ No L 52, 24. 2. 1989, p. 7. (3) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1. (4) OJ No L 180, 1. 7. 1992, p. 23.ANNEXVARIATION IN ENTRY PRICESProduct   Mediterranean third country  Quantity specified in agreements (tonnes)  Overall period covered by entry in accounts  Period of application of variation  Amount to be deducted  CN code  Description               ex 0805 10   Oranges, fresh or chilled  IsraelMoroccoTunisiaEgypt  293 000265 00028 0007 000  1. 7. 1992 to 30. 6. 1993  1. 12. 1992 to 31. 5. 1993  Half    Cyprus  67 000  1. 1. 1993to 31. 12. 1993  1. 1. 1993to 31. 5. 19931. 12. 1993to 31. 12. 1993  Half Two-thirds          ex 0805 20  Mandarins and other similar citrus hybrids, fresh or chilled, excluding clementines  MoroccoIsrael  Morocco 110 000Israel 14 200  1. 7. 1992to 30. 6. 1993  1. 11. 1992to end ofFebruary 1993  Half           ex 0805 20  Clementines, fresh or chilled  MoroccoIsrael    1. 12. 1992to end ofFebruary 1993  Half          ex 0805 30 10  Lemons, fresh or chilled  CyprusTurkeyIsrael  15 00012 0006 400  1. 1. 1993 to 31. 12. 1993  1. 1. 1993to 31. 5. 19931. 6. 1993to 31. 12. 1993  HalfTwo-thirds          0702 00  Tomatoes, fresh or chilled  Morocco  86 000of which- April 15 000- May 10 000  15. 11. 1992to 31. 5. 1993  15. 11. 1992to 20. 12. 19921. 4. 1993to 31. 5. 1993  HalfTwo-thirds
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27197,"2004/21/EC: Commission Decision of 29 December 2003 fixing indicative allocations to the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia under the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section, for rural development measures for the period 2004 to 2006. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF)(1), and in particular Article 46(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) The allocation of commitment appropriations for rural development measures integrated into Objective 1 programmes shall be co-financed by the EAGGF Guidance Section in accordance with Article 35(2), first indent, of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999.(2) Community support for other rural development measures shall be co-financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section in accordance with Article 47a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999.(3) The European Council at its meeting in Copenhagen in December 2002 fixed the financial perspective pertaining to rural development and accompanying measures financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia for the period 2004 to 2006 (Annex I of the Presidency Conclusions).(4) According to Article 46(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999, the Commission shall make initial allocations to Member States for rural development measures co-financed under the EAGGF Guarantee Section, broken down on an annual basis and using objective criteria which take into account particular situations and needs, and efforts to be undertaken especially for the environment, job creation and maintenance of the landscape.(5) The indicative allocations expressed in 1999 prices appearing in the declaration annexed to the Act of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia(2) have been converted to current prices,. The initial allocations to the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia for rural development support co-financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the period 2004 to 2006 shall be as set out in the Annex. This Decision shall enter into force subject to and on the date of entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia.. Done at Brussels, 29 December 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1783/2003 (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 70).(2) OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 974.ANNEXSupport for rural development (2004 to 2006)Annual allocation>TABLE>
",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;rural development;rural planning;Malta;Gozo;Republic of Malta;Baltic States;Baltic Republics;Cyprus;Republic of Cyprus;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe;EAGGF Guarantee Section;EAGGF Guarantee Section aid,22
16299,"97/621/EC: Commission Decision of 5 September 1997 fixing the characteristics for which certain Member States may use information from sources other than statistical surveys for the 1997 Community survey on the structure of agricultural holdings (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 571/88 of 29 February 1988, on the organization of Community surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2467/96 (2), and in particular Articles 8 and 15 thereof,Whereas Article 8 (2), second subparagraph, of Regulation (EEC) No 571/88 states that Member States may be authorized by the Commission to use, on request and on the basis of appropriate documentation, for certain characteristics, information which is already available from sources other than statistical surveys; and whereas certain Member States have requested this authorization to avail themselves of this possibility;Whereas the results of the structure survey are of great importance for the common agricultural policy and therefore make it necessary to maintain a high quality of information; whereas the use of data from sources other than statistical surveys can only be accepted if these data are as reliable as data from statistical surveys; whereas the definitions of the other source data have to be harmonized with those of the structure survey;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee for Agricultural Statistics,. The characteristics of the 1997 Community survey on the structure of agricultural holdings for which the respective Member States are authorized to use already available information from sources other than statistical surveys and the sources from which they are authorized to collect this information are listed in the Annex. Member States authorized to use information from sources other than statistical surveys shall take the necessary measures to make sure that this information is of at least equal quality to information from statistical surveys. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 September 1997.For the CommissionYves-Thibault DE SILGUYMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 56, 2. 3. 1988, p. 1.(2) OJ L 335, 24. 12. 1996, p. 3.ANNEXA. SURVEY CHARACTERISTICSGermany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland and the United Kingdom are authorized to use information available from sources (listed in section B) other than statistical surveys as a base for the 1997 Community survey on the structure of agricultural holdings for those characteristics marked (by a cross) below.>START OF GRAPHIC>MEMBER STATES / CHARACTERISTICS>END OF GRAPHIC>B. DATA SOURCESGermany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland and the United Kingdom are authorized to use information available from the integrated administration and control system set up according to Council Regulations (EEC) No 3508/92 (1) and (EEC) No 3887/92 (2). For characteristics B/01, L/01 and L/01a, the Netherlands are authorized to use data from the National Farm Register.(1) OJ L 355, 5. 12. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ L 391, 31. 12. 1992, p. 36.
",policy on agricultural structures;statistics;statistical abstract;statistical analysis;statistical data;statistical information;statistical monitoring;statistical source;statistical survey;statistical table;agricultural statistics;agricultural structure;agrarian structure;farm structure;structure of agricultural production;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;agricultural holding;farm,22
26341,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1213/2003 of 7 July 2003 amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 304/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 304/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals(1), and in particular Article 22(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 304/2003 implements the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure (PIC procedure) for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade, signed on 11 September 1998 and approved by the Community by Council Decision 2003/106/EC(2). Pending the entry into force of that Convention, Regulation (EC) No 304/2003 also implements the interim PIC procedure established by a Resolution on interim arrangements laid down in the Final Act of the Diplomatic Conference at which the Convention was adopted.(2) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 304/2003 consists of three parts containing, respectively, the list of chemicals subject to the export notification procedure, the list of chemicals qualifying for PIC notification and the list of chemicals subject to the PIC procedure under the Rotterdam Convention.(3) In the light of a review of recent final regulatory actions under Community legislation to ban or severely restrict certain chemicals, a number of chemicals should be added to the lists of chemicals contained in parts 1 and 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 304/2003.(4) At its ninth session from 30 September to 4 October 2002, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for the Convention decided that the chemical monocrotophos should also be subject to the interim PIC procedure. Accordingly, monocrotophos should be added to the list of chemicals contained in part 3 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 304/2003 and the existing entry in part 1 should be amended.(5) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 304/2003 should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up pursuant to Article 29 of Council Directive 67/548/EEC(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 807/2003(4),. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 304/2003 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 July 2003.For the CommissionMargot WallstrรถmMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 63, 6.3.2003, p. 1.(2) OJ L 63, 6.3.2003, p. 27.(3) OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1.(4) OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36.ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EC) No 304/2003 is amended as follows:1. Part 1 is amended as follows:(a) the following entries are added:"">TABLE>""(b) the entry for methyl parathion is replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""(c) the entry for monocrotophos is replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""2. Part 2 is amended as follows:(a) the following entries are added:"">TABLE>""(b) the entry for parathion is replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""(c) the entry for tecnazene is replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""3. In Part 3, the following entry is added:"">TABLE>""
",international trade;world trade;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;dangerous substance;dangerous product;information system;automatic information system;on-line system;export monitoring;monitoring of exports;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;preparation for market,22
25795,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 488/2003 of 17 March 2003 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of small-flowered roses originating in Israel. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001(3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 209/2003(4), opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Malta, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip respectively.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 486/2003(5) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97(7), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for small-flowered roses originating in Israel. The Common Customs Tariff duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2003. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of small-flowered roses (CN code ex 0603 10 10 ) originating in Israel, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 March 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 March 2003.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22.(2) OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 199, 2.8.1994, p. 1.(4) OJ L 28, 4.2.2003, p. 30.(5) See page 18 of this Official Journal.(6) OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16.(7) OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1.
",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;import;Israel;State of Israel;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
1500,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1318/80 of 29 May 1980 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1640/79 limiting the granting of production aid for Williams pears preserved in syrup. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 516/77 of 14 March 1977 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2999/79 (2), and in particular Article 3a (5) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 1640/79 (3) limited as from the 1979/80 marketing year, in accordance with the criteria laid down in Article 3a (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 516/77, the granting of production aid for Williams pears, preserved in syrup, to 57 100 tonnes, on the basis of figures supplied by the producer countries ; whereas, in order to respect the upper limit, the Commission limited, by means of Regulation (EEC) No 1731/79 (4), the granting of aid in respect of each processing undertaking to 105 % of the quantity of preserved products manufactured during the 1978/79 marketing year;Whereas, since then, two Member States have respectively amended and completed the production figures which were used in establishing the average volume of production over three years on the basis of which the upper limit was set ; whereas, following that updating, it is necessary to alter the upper limit in order not to prejudice the interests of the operators concerned,. Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1640/79 shall be replaced by the following:""Article 1The production aid granted for Williams pears, preserved in syrup and falling within subheading ex 20.06 B of the Common Customs Tariff, shall be limited, for the 1979/80 marketing year, to 75 300 tonnes."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 May 1980.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. MARCORA  (1)OJ No L 73, 21.3.1977, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 341, 31.12.1979, p. 1. (3)OJ No L 192, 31.7.1979, p. 4. (4)OJ No L 199, 7.8.1979, p. 21.
",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;cannery;canning;canning industry;food-preserving industry;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;production aid;aid to producers,22
3007,"2002/950/EC: Commission Decision of 3 December 2002 terminating the review of Council Regulation (EC) No 1601/1999 imposing a definitive countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel wire having a diameter of less than 1 mm originating in India. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 of 6 October 1997 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1973/2002(2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PREVIOUS PROCEDURE(1) By Regulation (EC) No 1601/1999(3), the Council imposed a definitive countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel wire having a diameter of less than 1 mm (hereinafter referred to as ""the product concerned"") falling within CN code ex 7223 00 19 originating in India. The measures took the form of ad valorem duties of between 0 % and 42,9 % on individual exporters, with a residual duty of 44,4 %.B. CURRENT PROCEDURE1. Request for review(2) Subsequent to the imposition of definitive measures, the Commission received a request for the initiation of an accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1601/1999, pursuant to Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 (hereinafter referred to as ""the basic Regulation""), from one Indian producer, Nevatia Steel &  Alloys Private Limited (""Nevatia""), in Bombay. The company concerned claimed that it was not related to any other exporters of the product concerned in India. Furthermore, it claimed that it had not exported the product concerned during the original investigation period (1 April 1997 to 31 March 1998), but had exported the product concerned to the Community since then.2. Initiation of an accelerated review(3) The Commission examined the evidence submitted by the Indian company concerned and considered it sufficient to justify the initiation of a review in accordance with the provisions of Article 20 of the basic Regulation. After consultation of the Advisory Committee and after the Community industry concerned had been given the opportunity to comment, the Commission initiated, by a notice in the Official Journal of the European Communities(4), an accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1601/1999 with regard to the company concerned and commenced its investigation.3. Product concerned(4) The product covered by the current review is the same product as that under consideration in Regulation (EC) No 1601/1999, namely stainless steel wire having a diameter of less than 1 mm.4. Parties concerned(5) The Commission officially advised the company concerned and the Government of India of the initiation of the procedure. Furthermore, it gave other parties directly concerned the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request for a hearing. However, no such views nor any request for a hearing was received by the Commission.(6) The Commission sent a questionnaire to the company concerned and received a full reply within the required deadline. The Commission sought and verified all information it deemed necessary for the purpose of the investigation and carried out a verification visit to the premises of the company concerned.C. RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION(7) The Commission first examined whether Nevatia had actually exported the product to the Community during the investigation period of the original investigation.(8) In this respect, it was established that Nevatia had not directly exported the product during the original investigation period. However, Nevatia had sold the product concerned to Mukand, one of the Indian exporting producers which had exported in the original investigation period and which was made subject to countervailing measures with regard to its exports to the Community. Nevatia argued that it had no knowledge of the ultimate destination of the products it sold to Mukand and could not rule out that some or even all of them were exported to the Community.(9) Despite the lack of clarity with regard to whether Nevatia's products had been exported to the Community or not during the original investigation period, the Commission examined whether an individual subsidy rate could be calculated for Nevatia. In this regard, it was established that Nevatia did not export the product concerned either to the Community or to any other country during the review investigation period, i.e. from 1 April 1998 to 31 March 1999.(10) The Commission also examined whether there was any alternative basis for calculating an individual rate for Nevatia within the context of Article 28 of the basic Regulation relating to ""best facts available"". In this respect, consideration was given to the use of data relating to one shipment of the product exported to the Community by Nevatia after the investigation period of this review. However, this shipment could not in any case provide a representative basis for the establishment of a reliable individual rate, particularly as this shipment was considered negligible, i.e. represented less than 0,01 % of its total sales of steel wires during the review investigation period. In these circumstances, no individual countervailing duty rate can be established for Nevatia.D. FINAL COURSE OF ACTION(11) The Commission informed the company concerned of the essential facts and considerations on the basis of which it was proposed to terminate the review, and gave the company a reasonable period of time to comment. No comments which could change the proposal to terminate the review were submitted.(12) Accordingly, it is confirmed that no individual countervailing duty rate can be established for Nevatia in accordance with Article 20 of the basic Regulation. The accelerated review should therefore be terminated,. The accelerated review of Council Regulation (EC) No 1601/1999 concerning imports of stainless steel wire having a diameter of less than 1 mm originating in India is hereby terminated.. Done at Brussels, 3 December 2002.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 288, 21.10.1997, p. 1.(2) OJ L 305, 7.11.2002, p. 4.(3) OJ L 189, 22.7.1999, p. 26.(4) OJ C 261, 15.9.1999, p. 4.
",import;India;Republic of India;monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;wire;drawn product;wire drawing,22
22663,"2002/182/EC: Commission Decision of 28 February 2002 approving the amended plan presented by Austria for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs in Lower Austria (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 639). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever(1), and in particular Article 16(1), fifth sub-paragraph thereof,Whereas:(1) Classical swine fever has occurred in the feral pig population in an area of the Province of Lower Austria, Austria, in 2000 and early 2001.(2) Austrian authorities have applied the measures laid down in the plan for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs covering the concerned areas of Lower Austria, which was approved by means of Commission Decision 2001/140/EC(2).(3) In the light of the favourable evolution in the situation Austria has submitted an amended plan for approval, pursuant to Article 16(1) of Directive 2001/89/EC.(4) The amended plan has been examined by the Commission and found to comply with the provisions of Directive 2001/89/EC.(5) For the sake of clarity it is appropriate to repeal Decision 2001/140/EC.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The amended plan submitted by Austria for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs in the Province of Lower Austria is hereby approved. Austria shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the plan referred to in Article 1 from the date of adoption of this Decision. Decision 2001/140/EC is hereby repealed. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Austria.. Done at Brussels, 28 February 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5.(2) OJ L 50, 21.2.2001, p. 22.
",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;region;Austria;Republic of Austria;wild mammal;elephant;fox;wild boar,22
31396,"2006/69/EC: Commission Decision of  13 January 2006  authorising the placing on the market of foods and food ingredients produced from genetically modified Roundup Ready maize line GA21 as novel foods or novel food ingredients under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council  (notified under document number C(2005) 5940). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 24 July 1998, Monsanto submitted to the competent authorities of the Netherlands a request, in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 258/97, for placing on the market foods and food ingredients derived from genetically modified maize line GA21 as novel foods or novel food ingredients.(2) In its initial assessment report of 21 December 1999, the Netherlands’ competent food assessment body came to the conclusion that GA21 maize and foodstuffs and food ingredients made from it are as safe to eat as maize and maize products that have not been genetically modified.(3) The Commission forwarded the initial assessment report to all Member States on 18 February 2000. Within the 60-day period laid down in Article 6(4) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97, reasoned objections to the marketing of the product were raised in accordance with that provision.(4) On 18 May 2000, the Commission requested an opinion from the Scientific Committee on Foods (SCF) in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 258/97. On 27 February 2002 the SCF delivered its opinion that from the point of view of consumer health, GA21 maize and derived products are as safe as grain and derived products from conventional maize lines (2). In delivering its opinion the SCF considered all specific questions and concerns raised by the Member States.(5) On 24 April 2002, Monsanto asked to limit the request to food and food ingredients produced from genetically modified maize line GA21.(6) With respect to the use of the product as or in feed, Monsanto submitted, on 12 December 1997, a notification under Part C of Council Directive 90/220/EEC (3). The opinion adopted on 22 September 2000 by the Scientific Committee on Plants concluded that there is no evidence to indicate that the placing on the market of GA21 maize for this use is likely to cause any adverse effects on human health and the environment. However, the application was withdrawn for commercial reasons.(7) Article 46(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed (4) provides that requests submitted under Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 258/97 before the date of application of this Regulation shall be processed under the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 258/97, notwithstanding Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, in cases where the additional assessment report required in accordance with Article 6(3) or 6(4) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97 has been transmitted to the Commission before the date of application of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(8) The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (JRC) in collaboration with the European Network of GMO Laboratories (ENGL), has validated a method for detection of GA21 maize. The JRC has carried out a full validation study (ring-trial) following internationally accepted guidelines to test the performance of a quantitative event-specific method to detect and quantify the GA21 transformation event in maize. The materials needed in the study had been provided by Monsanto. The JRC has considered that the method performance was appropriate for its aimed purpose, taken into account the performance criteria proposed by the ENGL for methods submitted for regulatory compliance as well as the current scientific understanding about satisfactory method performance. Both the method and the results of the validation have been published by the JRC.(9) Reference material for GA21 maize has been produced by the JRC.(10) Food and food ingredients from GA21 maize should be labelled in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and should be subject to the traceability requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC (5).(11) In accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 65/2004 (6), a unique identifier has been assigned to the product for the purposes of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003.(12) Information, contained in the Annex, on the identification of foods and food ingredients produced from GA21 maize, including the validated detection method and the reference material, should be retrievable from the Register referred to in Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(13) The Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has not given an opinion; the Commission has therefore submitted a proposal to the Council on 29 July 2005 in accordance with Article 5(4) of the Council Decision 1999/468/EC (7), the Council being required to act within three months.(14) However, the Council has not acted within the required time-limit; a Decision should now be adopted by the Commission,. Foods and food ingredients produced from genetically modified maize line GA21 (hereinafter referred to as the products), as designated and specified in the Annex, may be placed on the Community market as novel foods or novel food ingredients. The products shall be labelled as ‘genetically modified maize’ or ‘produced from genetically modified maize’ in accordance with the labelling requirements laid down in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. The products and the information included in the Annex shall be entered in the Community Register of genetically modified food and feed. This Decision is addressed to Monsanto Europe SA, Belgium, representing Monsanto Company, USA. It shall be valid for a period of 10 years.. Done at Brussels, 13 January 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 43, 14.2.1997, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 (OJ L 284, 31.10. 2003, p. 1).(2)  http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/sc/scf/index_en.html(3)  OJ L 117, 8.5.1990 p. 15. Directive repealed by Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 106, 17.4.2001, p. 1).(4)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 24.(6)  OJ L 10, 16.1.2004, p. 5.(7)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.ANNEXINFORMATION TO BE ENTERED IN THE COMMUNITY REGISTER OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD AND FEED1.   Applicant and authorisation holder:Name : Monsanto Europe SA.Address : Avenue de Tervuren 270-272, B-1150 Brussels, Belgium.On behalf of Monsanto Company, 800 N. Lindbergh Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri 63167, USA.2.   Designation and specification of the products: Foods and food ingredients produced from genetically modified maize (Zea mays L.) line GA21 with increased tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate and from all its crosses with traditionally bred maize lines. GA21 maize contains the modified 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (mEPSPS) coding sequence under the regulation of the rice actin 1 promoter (r-act) and an optimised transit peptide (OPT) sequence based on chloroplast transit peptide sequences from Helianthus annuus and the RuBisCo gene from Zea mays L.3.   Labelling: ‘Genetically modified maize’ or ‘produced from genetically modified maize’.4.   Method for detection:— Event specific real-time quantitative PCR based method for genetically modified maize line GA21,— Validated by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission, in collaboration with the European Network of GMO Laboratories (ENGL), published at http://gmo-crl.jrc.it/statusofdoss.htm— Reference Material: IRMM-414 produced by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission.5.   Unique identifier: MON-ØØØ21-9.6.   Information required under Annex II to the Cartagena Protocol: Not applicable.7.   Conditions or restrictions for the placing on the market of the product: Not applicable.8.   Post market monitoring requirements: Not applicable.
",foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;maize;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;genetically modified organism;GMO;biotechnological invention;genetically altered organism;transgenic organism;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food;labelling,22
12329,"94/357/EC: Council Decision of 21 February 1994 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the United States of America on the mutual recognition of certain distilled spirits/spirit drinks. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 in conjunction with Article 228 (2) thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,Whereas exports of Community spirit drinks represent a significant share of trade in this sector; whereas the trend in exports is progressing satisfactorily as a result of the quality for which these products are recognized on the markets of third  countries;Whereas recognition by third countries, and in particular by the United States of America, of Community geographical designations for spirit drinks is an essential factor in maintaining and increasing these exports;Whereas the Community may only conclude an agreement on protection and mutual recognition in this sector on the basis of the principle of reciprocity as laid down in Article 11 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 of 29 May 1989 laying down the  general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks (1);Whereas it is necessary to authorize the French Republic to maintain in force the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters dated 2 December 1970 and 18 January 1971 in so far as it is complementary to the Agreement that forms the subject of this  Decision;Whereas the negotiations between the Community and the United States of America have resulted in an Agreement which is equally advantageous to both parties,. The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the United States of America on the mutual recognition of certain distilled spirits/spirit drinks together with the Side Letter annexed thereto are hereby  approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The French Republic is authorizing to maintain in force the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters dated 2 December 1970 and 18 January 1971 in so far as it is complementary to the Agreement referred to in Article 1. The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement referred to in Article 1 in order to bind the Community. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 21 February 1994.For the CouncilThe PresidentTh. PANGALOS(1) OJ No L 160, 12. 6. 1989, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3280/92 (OJ No L 327, 13. 11. 1992, p. 3).
",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);marketing standard;grading;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;alcoholic beverage;fermented beverage;spirituous beverage;United States;USA;United States of America;labelling,22
12343,"94/392/EC: Council Decision of 27 June 1994 approving the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Romania amending the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, and the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, both as amended by the Additional Protocol signed on 21 December 1993. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community and in particular Article 113 in conjunction with Article 228 (2) thereof,Having regard to the Europe Agreement signed at Brussels on 1 February 1993 (1), as amended by the Additional Protocol signed on 21 December 1993 (2),Having regard to the Interim Agreement (3) signed at Brussels on 1 February 1993, as amended by Additional Protocol signed on 21 December 1993,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Interim Agreement entered into force on 1 May 1993;Whereas the application of Annexes XI a and XII a and of Protocol 3 has been delayed for reasons for which Romania cannot be held responsible;Whereas the Interim Agreement provides for quantitative concessions;Whereas it is therefore appropriate to carry-over to the following years certain quotas or ceilings, which were granted for 1993 but could not be used by Romania;Whereas from 1 May 1993, the date of entry into force of the Interim Agreement, Romania no longer benefited from the Community's scheme of generalized tariff preferences;Whereas it is therefore appropriate to carry-over the concessions referred to in Annexes XI a and XII a and in Protocol 3 of the Interim Agreement and the Europe Agreement;Whereas to this effect the Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Community an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters amending the Interim Agreement and amending the Europe Agreement both as amended by the Additional Protocol;Whereas the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters should be approved,. The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Community and Romania amending the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel  Community, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, and amending the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, is hereby approved on  behalf of the European Community.The text of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters in order to bind the Community.The President of the Council shall give the notification on behalf of the Community that all necessary procedures for that purpose have been completed.. Done at Luxembourg, 27 June 1994.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. SIMITIS(1) Europe Agreement not yet published in the Official Journal.(2) OJ No L 25, 29. 1. 1994, p. 22.(3) OJ No L 81, 2. 4. 1993, p. 2.
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;protocol to an agreement;Romania;association agreement (EU);EC association agreement;ECSC;Consultative Committee of the ECSC;ECSC consultative committee;European Coal and Steel Community;High Authority,22
1559,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 2642/80 of 14 October 1980 laying down conditions for the application of protective measures in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1837/80 of 27 June 1980 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (1), and in particular Article 21 (1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Article 21 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1837/80 provides for the possibility of taking appropriate measures if, by reason of imports or exports, the Community market in one or more of the products listed in Article 1 experiences or is threatened with serious disturbance which may endanger the objectives set out in Article 39 of the Treaty ; whereas such measures relate to trade with third countries and whereas the cessation of their application is determined by the disappearance of the disturbance or of the threat of disturbance;Whereas it is consequently necessary to specify the main factors which make it possible to assess whether, in the Community, the market is seriously disturbed or is threatened with so being;Whereas, since recourse to protective measures depends on the influence exerted by trade with third countries on the Community market, it is necessary to assess the situation on that market by taking account not only of factors peculiar to the market itself but also of factors relating to the trend of that trade;Whereas the measures which may be taken pursuant to Article 21 of Regulation (EEC) No 1837/80 should be specified ; whereas such measures must be of such a kind as to remedy serious market disturbances and to remove the threat of such disturbances ; whereas they must be taken in conformity with the provisions of Article 18 of the aforementioned Regulation and must be tailored to the circumstances in order to prevent their having effects other than those desired;Whereas it is necessary to restrict the ability of a Member State to have recourse to interim protective measures where the market in that State, following an assessment based on the aforementioned factors, is regarded as fulfilling the conditions of the said Article ; whereas the measures capable of being taken in such a case must be of such a kind as to prevent the market situation from deteriorating further ; whereas, however, the interim protective nature of national measures justifies their application only until the entry into force of a Community decision has been taken on this matter;Whereas the Commission is required to determine the Community protective measures to be taken following a request by a Member State within 24 hours of receipt of such a request ; whereas, in order to enable the Commission to assess the market situation with the maximum efficiency, it is necessary to lay down provisions ensuring that the Commission will be informed as soon as possible of the application of interim protective measures by a Member State ; whereas it should be stipulated, therefore, that such measures will be notified to the Commission as soon as they have been decided on and that such notification is to be regarded as a request within the meaning of Article 21 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1837/80,. For the purpose of assessing whether the Community market in one or more of the products referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1837/80 is, by reason of imports or exports, experiencing or threatened with serious disturbance which may endanger the objectives set out in Article 39 of the Treaty, account shall be taken in particular of:    (a) the volume of imports or exports actual or anticipated,(b) supplies of products on the Community market,(c) prices recorded on the Community market or the foreseeable trend of those prices and, in particular, of an excessive upward or downward trend thereof,(d) the quantities of products in respect of which intervention measures have been taken or may have to be taken on account of imports.(1) OJ No L 183, 16.7.1980, p. 1. 1. The measures which may be taken pursuant to Article 21 (2) and (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1837/80, where the situation provided for in paragraph 1 of this Article arises, shall be the suspension of imports or exports or the levying of export charges.2. Such measures may be taken only to the extent and for such period of time as is strictly necessary. They shall take account of the special situation of products on their way to the Community. They may relate only to products from or for third countries. They may be restricted to certain sources, origins, destinations or uses, qualities or forms of presentation. They may be restricted to imports intended for certain Community regions or to exports from those regions. 1. Where a Member State deems, following an assessment based on the factors referred to in Article 1, that the situation referred to in Article 21 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1837/80 exists on its territory, it may take, on an interim protective basis, the following measures:    (a) the suspension of imports or exports,(b) the requirement of the payment of deposits in respect of export charges or the securing of the amount thereof.The measure referred to under (b) shall entail no levying of charges unless it has been so decided pursuant to Article 21 (2) or (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1837/80. (2) shall apply.2. The interim protective measures shall be notified to the Commission by telex as soon as they have been decided on. Such notification shall be treated as a request within the meaning of Article 21 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1837/80.National measures shall apply only until the entry into force of Community measures or, in the event of a negative decision, until such a decision takes effect. This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 October 1980.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 14 October 1980.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. NEY
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26505,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1442/2003 of 13 August 2003 opening a standing invitation to tender for the resale on the Community market of long-grain B rice from the 1999 harvest held by the Spanish intervention agency. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002(2), and in particular Article 8(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 75/91(3) provides, among other things, that paddy rice held by intervention agencies is to be sold by tendering procedure at prices preventing market disturbance.(2) Spain still has intervention stocks of long-grain paddy rice B from the 1999 harvest whose quality is in danger of deteriorating as a result of prolonged storage.(3) In the present production situation where concessions for rice imports are being granted under international agreements and restrictions are being applied to subsidised exports, disposing of this rice on traditional markets inside the Community would inevitably result in an equivalent quantity being placed in intervention, which must be avoided.(4) This rice can be disposed of by processing it into broken rice or into a form suitable for use in animal feed, on certain conditions.(5) In order to ensure that the rice really is processed, the procedure should be specially monitored and the successful tenderer should provide a security, to be released on conditions to be laid down.(6) The undertakings given by tenderers must be regarded as primary requirements within the meaning of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2220/85 of 22 July 1985 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of securities for agricultural products(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1932/1999(5).(7) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3002/92(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 770/96(7), lays down common detailed rules for verifying the use of products from intervention. Procedures should also be laid down to ensure the traceability of the products used for animal feed.(8) So that the quantities awarded can be managed accurately, an allocation coefficient should be fixed for tenders offering the minimum selling price, while allowing tenderers to specify a minimum quantity awarded below which they do not wish their tender to stand.(9) When the Spanish intervention agency notifies the Commission, the tenderers should remain anonymous.(10) While respecting the tenderers' anonymity, they should be identified by numbers so that it is evident which have submitted several tenders and what prices they have offered.(11) For control purposes, tenders must be traceable by their reference numbers, while safeguarding anonymity.(12) With a view to modernising management, the information required by the Commission should be sent by electronic mail.(13) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. The Spanish intervention agency shall launch a standing invitation to tender for the sale on the internal market of the Community of quantities of long-grain B rice from the 1999 harvest held by it and previously notified to the Commission under Regulation (EC) No 75/91, in particular Articles 2 and 5 thereof, as set out in Annex I hereto, with a view to its processing into broken rice within the meaning of Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 or into a form suitable for use in animal feed (CN code 2309 ). 1. The sale provided for in Article 1 shall take place in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 75/91.However, as an exception to Article 5 of that Regulation:(a) tenders shall be drawn up on the basis of the actual quality of the lot to which they apply;(b) the minimum sale price shall be set at a level which does not disturb the cereals or rice market.2. Tenderers shall give the following undertakings,(a) regarding the processing into broken rice:- that within two months of the date of the award of the contract they will carry out the treatment provided for in Annex II, under the supervision of the competent authorities and at a place determined in agreement with them,- that they, including the purchaser in the event of resale, will use the product for which the contract is awarded exclusively in the form of broken rice;(b) regarding the processing into a form suitable for use in animal feed:(i) where the tenderers are feed manufacturers:- that within two months of the date of the award of the contract they will carry out the treatments described in Annex III or IV, under the supervision of the competent authorities and at a place determined in agreement with them, with a view to verifying the use made of the rice and ensuring the traceability of the products,- that they will incorporate this product in feed within three months of the date of the award of the contract, except in cases of force majeure;(ii) where the tenderers are rice mills:- that within two months of the date of the award of the contract they will carry out the treatments described in Annex IV, under the supervision of the competent authorities and at a place determined in agreement with them, with a view to verifying the use made of the rice and ensuring the traceability of the products,- that they will incorporate this product in feed within four months of the date of the award of the contract, except in cases of force majeure;(c) that they will bear the costs of the processing and treatment of the products;(d) that they will keep stock records demonstrating that they have respected their undertakings. 1. At least eight days before the closing date of the first period for the submission of tenders, the Spanish intervention agency shall publish a notice of invitation to tender.The notice, and any changes to it, shall be forwarded to the Commission before publication.2. The notice of invitation to tender shall contain:(a) the additional clauses and conditions of sale compatible with this Regulation;(b) the places of storage and the name and address of the storer;(c) the main physical and technological characteristics of the various lots established upon buying in by the intervention agency or during checks carried out subsequently;(d) the number of each lot;(e) details of the competent authorities responsible for monitoring the operation.3. The Spanish intervention agency shall take all additional steps necessary to enable the parties concerned to assess the quality of the rice put up for sale before submitting their tenders. 1. Tenders shall indicate whether they relate to processing into broken rice or into a form suitable for animal feed.Tenders shall be valid only if they are accompanied by:(a) evidence that the tenderer has lodged a security of EUR 15 per tonne;(b) evidence that the tenderer is an animal feed manufacturer or a rice mill;(c) a written undertaking by the tenderer to lodge a security for an amount equivalent to the difference between the intervention price for paddy rice applicable on the tender date plus EUR 15 and the price tendered per tonne of rice not later than two working days after the date of receipt of the notice of award of contract.2. Once submitted, a tender may not be altered or withdrawn.3. In case the Commission is required to fix an award coefficient for the quantities offered for sale as provided for in Article 7(2), tenderers should indicate any minimum awarded quantity below which they do not wish their tender to stand. 1. The closing date for the submission of tenders for the first partial tendering procedure shall be 26 August 2003 at 12.00 (Brussels time).2. The closing dates for the submission of tenders for subsequent partial tendering procedures shall be each Tuesday at 12.00 (Brussels time).3. The closing date for the submission of tenders for the last partial tendering procedure shall be 25 November 2003 at 12.00 (Brussels time).Tenders must be lodged with the Spanish intervention agency: Fondo Español de Garantía Agraria (FEGA) Beneficencia 8 E - 28004 Madrid telex: 23427 FEGA E fax: (34 91) 521 98 32, (34 91) 522 43 87 1. The Spanish intervention agency shall notify the Commission of the information as specified in Annex V, by type of processing, no later than 9.00 (Brussels time) on the Thursday following the expiry of the deadline for the submission of tenders.2. For each type of processing and for each partial tendering procedure, the tenderers shall be assigned an individual number, starting at 1, by the Spanish intervention agency.To ensure anonymity, the numbers shall be allocated randomly and separately for each type of processing and each partial tendering procedure.The reference numbers of each tender shall be given by the Spanish intervention agency in such a way as to ensure that the tenderers remain anonymous. For the entire standing tendering procedure, each tender shall be identified by its own reference number.3. The notification referred to in paragraph 1 shall be made by electronic mail to the address given in Annex V using the form provided to the Spanish intervention agency by the Commission for that purpose.The notification must be made even if no tenders are submitted, in which case it must state that no tenders have been received within the deadline laid down.4. The Spanish intervention agency shall also notify the Commission of the information as specified in Annex V for rejected tenders, stating why they were rejected. For each type of processing, the Commission shall set the minimum sale price or decide not to award any quantities. In the event that tenders are submitted for the same lot and for a quantity larger than that available, the Commission may fix this price separately for each lot.Where tenders are offering the minimum sale price, the Commission may fix an award coefficient for the quantities offered at the same time as it fixes the minimum sale price.This Decision shall be taken in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95. The intervention agency shall immediately notify all tenderers of the outcome of their participation in the tendering procedure.Within three working days of the notification referred to in the first paragraph, it shall send notices of award of contract to successful tenderers by registered letter or written telecommunication. Successful tenderers shall pay for the rice before it is removed, and at the latest within one month of the date of dispatch of the notice referred to in the second paragraph of Article 8. The risks and costs of storing rice which is not removed within the payment period shall be borne by the successful tenderers.Following the expiry of the payment period, rice for which a contract is awarded and which is not removed shall be regarded for all purposes as having been removed from storage.Where a successful tenderer fails to pay for the rice within the period referred to in the first paragraph, the contract shall be terminated by the intervention agency, where appropriate in respect of the quantity not paid for. 01. The security referred to in Article 4(1)(a) shall be released(a) in full for the quantities for which:1. no award is made;2. the offer does not stand, in accordance with Article 4(3);3. the sale price is paid within the period set and the security referred to in Article 4(1)(c) has been lodged;(b) proportionately to the quantity not awarded where an award coefficient is set for the quantities offered in accordance with Article 7(2).2. The security referred to in Article 4(1)(c) shall be released in proportion to the quantities used only if the intervention agency has carried out all the checks necessary to ensure that the product is processed in accordance with this Regulation.However, the security shall be released in full:(a) on presentation of proof of processing as provided for in Annex II and proof of the undertaking provided for in the second indent of Article 2(2)(a);(b) on presentation of proof that the treatment referred to in Annex III has been carried out, provided that not less than 95 % of the fine broken grains and/or fragments obtained is used in compound feed;(c) on presentation of proof that the treatment referred to in Annex IV has been carried out, provided that not less than 95 % of the milled rice obtained is used in compound feed.3. Proof that the rice has been incorporated in animal feed as referred to in this Regulation shall be provided in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 3002/92. 1The obligation set out in Article 2(2) shall be regarded as a primary requirement within the meaning of Article 20 of Regulation (EEC) No 2220/85. 2In addition to the particulars provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 3002/92, box 104 of the control copy T5 shall refer, where appropriate, to the undertaking provided for in the second indent of Article 2(2)(a) and bear one or more of the following entries supplemented by the number of Annex II, III or IV, specifying the treatment required:- Destinados a la transformación prevista en el anexo ... del Reglamento (CE) n° 1442/2003- Til forarbejdning som fastsat i bilag ... til forordning (EF) nr. 1442/2003- Zur Verarbeitung gemäß Anhang ... der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1442/2003 bestimmt- Προορίζονται για μεταποίηση που προβλέπεται στο παράρτημα ... του κανονισμού (ΕΚ) αριθ. 1442/2003- For processing provided for in Annex ... to Regulation (EC) No 1442/2003- Destinés à la transformation prévue à l'annexe ... du règlement (CE) n° 1442/2003- Destinati alla trasformazione prevista all'allegato ... del regolamento (CE) n. 1442/2003- Bestemd om te worden verwerkt overeenkomstig bijlage ... van Verordening (EG) nr. 1442/2003- Para a transformação prevista no anexo ... do Regulamento (CE) n.o 1442/2003- Tarkoitettu asetuksen (EY) N:o 1442/2003 liitteessä ... säädettyyn jalostukseen- För bearbetning enligt bilaga ... till förordning (EG) nr 1442/2003. 3This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 August 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18.(2) OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27.(3) OJ L 9, 12.1.1991, p. 15.(4) OJ L 205, 3.8.1985, p. 5.(5) OJ L 240, 10.9.1999, p. 11.(6) OJ L 301, 17.10.1992, p. 17.(7) OJ L 104, 27.4.1996, p. 13.ANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX IITreatment indicated in the first indent of Article 2(2)(a)When the rice is taken over, it must undergo the following treatment:1. The paddy rice must be milled to give the overall minimum yield and whole grain yield previously determined by the laboratory on a sample removed when the rice for which the contract is awarded was taken over, with a tolerance of plus or minus 1 % applicable to the overall minimum yield and whole grain yield.The wholly milled rice obtained must have the same characteristics and be of the same variety as the rice for which the contract is awarded.2. All the wholly milled rice obtained must be broken in such a way as to produce at least 95 % broken rice within the meaning of Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.ANNEX IIITreatment indicated in the first indent of Article 2(2)(b)(i)When the rice is taken over, it must undergo the following treatment:1. The paddy rice must be husked and broken in such a way as to produce not less than 77 %, by weight of paddy rice, of fine broken grains and/or fragments of husked rice as defined in point C of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 3073/95.2. The product obtained after processing (not including the husk) must be marked using the colourant E131 patent blue V or E142 acid brilliant green BS (lissamine green) to enable it to be identified.ANNEX IVTreatment indicated in the first indent of Article 2(2)(b)(i) and in the first indent of Article 2(2)(b)(ii)1. The paddy rice must be milled to give the overall minimum yield and whole grain yield previously determined by the laboratory on a sample removed when the rice for which the contract is awarded was taken over, with a tolerance of plus or minus 1 % applicable to the overall minimum yield and whole grain yield.The wholly milled rice obtained must have the same characteristics and be of the same variety as the rice for which the contract is awarded.2. The product obtained after processing must be marked using the colourant E131 patent blue V or E142 acid brilliant green BS (lissamine green) to enable it to be identified.ANNEX V>PIC FILE= ""L_2003205EN.000803.TIF"">
",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;intervention agency;single market;Community internal market;EC internal market;EU single market;rice;sale;offering for sale;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
39711,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 237/2011 of 11 March 2011 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Mostviertler Birnmost (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) and in accordance with Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Austria's application to register the name ‘Mostviertler Birnmost’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 March 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOŞMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 192, 16.7.2010, p. 15.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.8.   Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices, etc.)AUSTRIAMostviertler Birnmost (PGI)
",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;Austria;Republic of Austria;wine;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;labelling,22
41185,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 378/2012 of 3 May 2012 refusing to authorise certain health claims made on foods and referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and health  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods (1), and in particular Article 17(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 health claims made on foods are prohibited unless they are authorised by the Commission in accordance with that Regulation and included in a list of permitted claims.(2) Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 also provides that applications for authorisations of health claims may be submitted by food business operators to the national competent authority of a Member State. The national competent authority is to forward valid applications to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), hereinafter referred to as ‧the Authority‧.(3) Following receipt of an application the Authority is to inform without delay the other Member States and the Commission thereof, and to deliver an opinion on the health claim concerned.(4) The Commission is to decide on the authorisation of health claims taking into account the opinion delivered by the Authority.(5) Following an application from SVUS Pharma a.s, submitted pursuant to Article 14(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the Authority was required to deliver an opinion on a health claim related to the effects of ProteQuine®, a mixture of free amino acids, oligopeptides and nucleotides on increase of suppressed concentrations of secretory immunoglobulin A (ScIgA) and reduction of the risk of influenza and common cold (Question No EFSA-Q-2008-397) (2). The claim proposed by the applicant was worded as follows: ""ProteQuine® elevates/maintains the level of ScIgA on mucous membranes. Decreased or insufficient level of ScIgA is a risk factor in the development of common cold or influenza"".(6) On the basis of the data presented, the Authority concluded in its opinion received by the Commission and the Member States on 13 April 2011 that a cause and effect relationship had not been established between the consumption of ProteQuine® and increasing suppressed concentrations of ScIgA and reducing the risk of common cold and influenza. Accordingly, as the claim does not comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, it should not be authorised.(7) Following an application from SVUS Pharma a.s, submitted pursuant to Article 14(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the Authority was required to deliver an opinion on a health claim related to the effects of ProteQuine®, a mixture of free amino acids, oligopeptides and nucleotides, and bovine lactoferrin on increase of suppressed concentrations of secretory immunoglobulin A (ScIgA) and reduction of the risk of common cold with sore throat (Question No EFSA-Q-2008-398) (3). The claim proposed by the applicant was worded as follows: ""ProteQuine® in combination with bovine lactoferrin elevates/maintains the level of ScIgA on mucous membranes. Decreased or insufficient level of ScIgA is a risk factor in the development of common cold with sore throat and combination of ProteQuine® with bovine lactoferrin reduces the risk of the development of sore throat"".(8) On the basis of the data presented, the Authority concluded in its opinion received by the Commission and the Member States on 13 April 2011 that a cause and effect relationship had not been established between the consumption of ProteQuine® and bovine lactoferrin and increasing suppressed concentrations of ScIgA and reduction of the risk of common cold with sore throat. Accordingly, as the claim does not comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, it should not be authorised.(9) Following an application from CSL - Centro Sperimentale del Latte S.p.A., submitted pursuant to Article 14(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the Authority was required to deliver an opinion on a health claim related to the effects of a combination of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus strain AY/CSL (LMG P-17224) and Streptococcus thermophilus strain 9Y/CSL (LMG P-17225) on beneficial modulation of intestinal microflora (Question No EFSA-Q-2008-273) (4). The claim proposed by the applicant was worded as follows: ""Maintaining the gut health by normalizing the intestinal flora"".(10) On the basis of the data presented, the Authority concluded in its opinion received by the Commission and the Member States on 20 July 2011 that a cause and effect relationship had not been established between the consumption of the combination of L. delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus strain AY/CSL (LMG P-17224) and S. thermophilus strain 9Y/CSL (LMG P-17225) and a beneficial physiological effect related to the claimed effect. Accordingly, as the claim does not comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, it should not be authorised.(11) Following an application from the European Dietetic Food Industry Association (IDACE), submitted pursuant to Article 14(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the Authority was required to deliver an opinion on a health claim related to the effects of beta-palmitate on increased calcium absorption (Question No EFSA-Q-2008-172) (5). The claim proposed by the applicant was worded, inter alia, as follows: ""Beta palmitate enrichment contributes to increase calcium absorption"".(12) On the basis of the data presented, the Authority concluded in its opinion received by the Commission and the Member States on 28 July 2011 that the evidence provided was insufficient to establish a cause and effect relationship between the consumption of beta-palmitate and the claimed effect. Accordingly, as the claim does not comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, it should not be authorised.(13) In accordance with Article 28(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, health claims referred to in its Article 14(1)(b) and not authorised by a decision pursuant to Article 17(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 may continue to be used for six months after the adoption of this Regulation, provided an application was made before 19 January 2008. Accordingly, the transition period laid down in that Article is applicable to the health claim relevant to beta-palmitate listed in the Annex of this Regulation.(14) As the health claim application relevant to Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus strain AY/CSL (LMG P-17224) and Streptococcus thermophilus strain 9Y/CSL (LMG P-17225) was not made before 19 January 2008, the requirement provided for in Article 28(6)(b) is not fulfilled, and the transition period laid down in that Article is not applicable.(15) However, in order to ensure that this Regulation is fully complied with, both food business operators and the national competent authorities should take the necessary actions to ensure that, at the latest six months following the entry into force of this Regulation, the health claims listed in its Annex that have been submitted pursuant to Article 14(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 are no longer used.(16) The comments from the applicants and the members of the public received by the Commission pursuant to Article 16(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 have been considered when setting the measures provided for in this Regulation.(17) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and neither the European Parliament nor the Council have opposed them,. 1.   The health claims listed in the Annex to this Regulation shall not be included in the Union list of permitted claims as provided for in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.2.   However, health claims as referred to in Article 14(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and referred to in paragraph 1 used prior to the entry into force of this Regulation, may continue to be used for a maximum period of six months after the entry into force of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 May 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 404, 30.12.2006, p. 9.(2)  The EFSA Journal 2011; 9(4):2128.(3)  The EFSA Journal 2011; 9(4):2129.(4)  The EFSA Journal 2011; 9(7):2288.(5)  The EFSA Journal 2011; 9(7):2289.ANNEXRejected health claimsApplication – Relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 Nutrient, substance, food or food category Claim EFSA opinion referenceArticle 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease risk ProteQuine® ProteQuine® elevates/maintains the level of ScIgA on mucous membranes. Decreased or insufficient level of ScIgA is a risk factor in the development of common cold or influenza Q-2008-397Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease risk ProteQuine® in combination with bovine lactoferrin ProteQuine® in combination with bovine lactoferrin elevates/maintains the level of ScIgA on mucous membranes. Decreased or insufficient level of ScIgA is a risk factor in the development of common cold with sore throat and combination of ProteQuine® with bovine lactoferrin reduces the risk of the development of sore throat Q-2008-398Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children's development and health Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus strain AY/CSL (LMG P-17224) and Streptococcus thermophilus strain 9Y/CSL (LMG P-17225) Maintaining the gut health by normalizing the intestinal flora Q-2008-273Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children's development and health Beta palmitate Beta palmitate enrichment contributes to increase calcium absorption Q-2008-172
",consumer information;consumer education;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;withdrawal from the market;precautionary withdrawal from the market;scientific report;scientific analysis;scientific assessment;scientific evaluation;scientific opinion;labelling,22
16257,"97/557/EC: Commission Decision of 17 July 1997 amending Decision 96/228/EC on a long-term national aid scheme to assist farmers in northern areas of Sweden (Only the Swedish text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 142 thereof,Whereas, in accordance with Article 143 of the Act of Accession, on 11 May 1995 Sweden notified the Commission of the aid scheme planned under Article 142;Whereas the aid scheme was approved by Commission Decision 96/228/EC (1);Whereas, by letter of 14 November 1996, Sweden asked the Commission to amend certain details of Decision 96/228/EC and subsequently sent additional information to justify its request;Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 3950/92 of 28 December 1992 establishing an additional levy in the milk and milk products sector (2), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 614/97 (3), provides for a reallocation of unused reference quantities in the twelve-month period concerned, with a view to determining each producer's contribution to the levy; whereas aid for this product in the northern regions can be paid in respect of no more than the reference quantity allocated to each producer after the reallocation of the unused quantities;Whereas, in the case of Annexes III and IV to Decision 96/228/EC, acceptable amendments have been sought by Sweden as a result of a more thorough estimate of the number of pigs produced for slaughter as provided for in Annex IV to Decision 96/228/EC; whereas this increase requires an adjustment to the total aid laid down for this product in Annex III to the Decision;Whereas a technical correction should be made to Annexes III and IV to Decision 96/228/EC as regards the unit rate of aid and total aid amount authorized for laying hens bred in subregion 3;Whereas, in view of the nature and scope of the amendments sought by Sweden, the amendments should become applicable from 1 January 1995; whereas, however, to ensure that milk producers do not thereby become eligible for the additional aid payments, the amendment relating to cow's milk should become applicable only in the 1996-1997 milk year,. Decision 96/228/EC is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 3 (2) is replaced by the following:'2. As regards cow's milk, the aid provided for in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 shall be limited for each farmer to the reference quantity allocated under Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 3950/92 after any reallocation of unused reference quantities in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 2 (1) of that Regulation in respect of the milk year ending during the calendar year in question.`2. Annexes III and IV are replaced in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 1 January 1995, except for point 1 of Article 1, which shall apply from 1 April 1996. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Sweden.. Done at Brussels, 17 July 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 76, 26. 3. 1996, p. 29.(2) OJ No L 405, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 94, 9. 4. 1997, p. 4.ANNEX'ANNEX IIIProvided for in the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1)>TABLE>ANNEX IVProvided for in the second subparagraph of Article 3 (1)(Quantities expressed in production factors)>TABLE>
",aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;control of State aid;notification of State aid;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid;atmospheric conditions;artificial precipitation;precipitation;rain;sunshine;wind,22
19920,"2000/651/EC: Commission Decision of 19 October 2000 amending for the second time Decision 2000/528/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the United Kingdom (notified under document number C(2000) 3048) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas:(1) Outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in the United Kingdom.(2) In view of the trade in live pigs, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States.(3) By Commission Decision 2000/528/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 2000/542/EC(4), certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the United Kingdom were adopted at Community level.(4) Decision 2000/528/EC must be amended for the second time to take into account the evolution of the epidemiological situation.(5) This Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Annex I to Decision 2000/528/EC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision. Article 2a of Decision 2000/528/EC is hereby repealed. In Article 7 of Decision 2000/528/EC the date ""15 October"" is replaced by ""15 November"". This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 October 2000.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.(3) OJ L 214, 25.8.2000, p. 42.(4) OJ L 231, 13.9.2000, p. 12.ANNEX""ANNEX INORFOLKSUFFOLK""
",disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;health certificate;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,22
3608,"2004/930/EC: Commission Decision of 28 December 2004 on a financial contribution from the Community towards actions planned by Member States to implement control, inspection and surveillance programmes in 2004 (second instalment) (notified under document number C(2004) 5310). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 2004/465/EC of 29 April 2004 on a Community financial contribution towards Member States fisheries control programmes (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Member States have forwarded to the Commission their fisheries control programmes for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004 together with the applications for Community financial contribution towards the expenditure to be incurred in carrying out such programmes.(2) Applications concerning actions listed in Article 4 of Decision 2004/465/EC may qualify for Community funding.(3) It is appropriate to fix the maximum amounts of Community contribution towards eligible expenditure for 2004 for each Member State aid granted for actions included in Article 4 of Decision 2004/465/EC, the Community contribution rate for such actions and the conditions on which national expenditure is to be reimbursed by the Community.(4) Member States must, in accordance with Article 8 of Decision 2004/465/EC, commit their expenditure within a period of 12 months from the end of the year in which this Decision is notified to them. They must also comply with the provision of that Decision as regards starting their projects and submitting applications for reimbursement.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. Subject matterThis Decision establishes the amount of the Community financial contribution for each Member State, the rate of the Community financial contribution and the conditions on which the contribution may be granted towards actions referred to in Article 4 of Decision 2004/465/EC. Electronic localisation devices1.   Expenditure incurred in the purchase and fitting on board of fishing vessels of electronic localisation devices enabling vessels to be monitored at a distance by a fisheries monitoring centre through a vessel monitoring system (VMS) shall qualify for a maximum financial contribution of EUR 4 500 per vessel within the limits established in Annex I.2.   Within the EUR 4 500 limit provided for in paragraph 1, the Community financial contribution for the first EUR 1 500 of eligible expenditure shall be at a rate of 100 %.3.   The Community financial contribution for eligible expenditure comprised between EUR 1 500 and EUR 4 500 per vessel, shall amount to a maximum of 50 % of such expenditure.4.   The electronic localisation devices should satisfy requirements fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2244/2003 of 18 December 2003 laying down detailed provisions regarding satellite-based vessel monitoring systems (2). New technologies and IT networksExpenditure incurred on the purchase of, installation and technical assistance for, computer technology and setting up of IT networks in order to allow efficient and secure data exchange in connection with monitoring, control and surveillance of fisheries activities, shall qualify for a financial contribution of 50 % of the eligible expenditure within the limits laid down in Annex II. However, investments related to the station at Kerguelen Island on reception and processing of radar satellite data shall qualify for a financial contribution of 40 % of the eligible expenditure within the limits laid down in Annex II. Pilot projects on new technologies1.   Expenditure incurred in pilot projects relating to the implementation of new technologies to improve the monitoring of fisheries activities shall qualify for a financial contribution of 50 % of the eligible expenditure within the limits laid down in Annex III.2.   Pilot projects should satisfy the conditions set out in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1461/2003 of 18 August 2003 laying down conditions for pilot projects for the electronic transmission of information on fishing activities and for remote sensing (3). TrainingExpenditure incurred on training and exchange programmes of civil servants responsible for monitoring control and surveillance tasks in the fisheries area shall qualify for a financial contribution of 50 % of the eligible expenditure within the limits laid down in Annex IV. Pilot inspection and observer schemes1.   Expenditure incurred in pilot inspection and observer schemes shall qualify for a financial contribution of 50 % of the eligible expenditure within the limits laid down in Annex V.2.   These projects should satisfy in particular the conditions set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 812/2004 of 26 April 2004 laying down measures concerning incidental catches of cetaceans in fisheries and amending Regulation (EC) No 88/98 (4). Assessment of expenditureExpenditure incurred in implementing a system to assess expenditure incurred in controlling the common fisheries policy shall qualify for a financial contribution of 50 % of the eligible expenditure within the limits laid down in Annex VI. Seminars and media toolsExpenditure incurred in initiatives including seminar and media tools aimed at enhancing awareness among fishermen and other players such as inspectors, public prosecutors and judges, as well as among the general public on the need to fight irresponsible and illegal fishing and on the implementation of common fisheries policy rules, shall qualify for a financial contribution of 75 % of the eligible expenditure within the limits laid down in Annex VII. Fisheries patrol vessels and aircraftExpenditure related to the purchase and modernisation of vessels and aircraft used for inspection and surveillance of fishing activities by the competent authorities of the Member States, shall qualify within the limits laid down in Annex VIII for a financial contribution of:— 50 % of the eligible expenditure incurred by acceding Member States on 1 May 2004,— 25 % of the eligible expenditure incurred by other Member States. 0Reimbursement claimsClaims for reimbursement of expenditure and for payment of advances shall comply with Articles 12 and 13 of, and Annex I, part C to Decision 2004/465/EC. 1This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 December 2004.For the CommissionJoe BORGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 157, 30.4.2004, p. 114, corrigendum in OJ L 195, 2.6.2004, p. 36.(2)  OJ L 333, 20.12.2003, p. 17.(3)  OJ L 208, 19.8.2003, p. 14.(4)  OJ L 150, 30.4.2004, p. 12.ANNEX IElectronic localisation devices(EUR)Member State Expenditure planned in the national fisheries control programme Community contributionBelgium 0 0Czech Republic 0 0Denmark 0 0Germany 0 0Estonia 0 0Greece 0 0Spain 0 0France 0 0Ireland 0 0Italy 0 0Cyprus 0 0Latvia 0 0Lithuania 0 0Luxembourg 0 0Hungary 0 0Malta 0 0Netherlands 0 0Austria 0 0Poland 585 000 468 000Portugal 0 0Slovenia 0 0Slovakia 0 0Finland 0 0Sweden 0 0United Kingdom 0 0Total 585 000 468 000ANNEX IINew technologies and IT networks(EUR)Member State Expenditure planned in the national fisheries control programme Community contributionBelgium 0 0Czech Republic 0 0Denmark 271 000 135 500Germany 235 000 117 500Estonia 0 0Greece 0 0Spain 0 0France 1 800 000 750 000Ireland 2 000 000 1 000 000Italy 1 755 953 877 977Cyprus 0 0Latvia 0 0Lithuania 110 000 55 000Luxembourg 0 0Hungary 0 0Malta 96 763 48 381Netherlands 310 325 155 163Austria 0 0Poland 0 0Portugal 2 291 616 1 145 808Slovenia 0 0Slovakia 0 0Finland 545 000 272 500Sweden 87 430 43 715United Kingdom 179 134 89 567Total 9 682 221 4 691 111ANNEX IIIPilot projects on new technologies(EUR)Member State Expenditure planned in the national fisheries control programme Community contributionBelgium 0 0Czech Republic 0 0Denmark 0 0Germany 0 0Estonia 0 0Greece 200 000 100 000Spain 0 0France 0 0Ireland 0 0Italy 0 0Cyprus 0 0Latvia 0 0Lithuania 0 0Luxembourg 0 0Hungary 0 0Malta 0 0Netherlands 0 0Austria 0 0Poland 0 0Portugal 586 000 293 000Slovenia 0 0Slovakia 0 0Finland 0 0Sweden 0 0United Kingdom 0 0Total 786 000 393 000ANNEX IVTraining(EUR)Member State Expenditure planned in the national fisheries control programme Community contributionBelgium 5 000 2 500Czech Republic 0 0Denmark 56 500 28 250Germany 52 500 26 250Estonia 9 590 4 795Greece 0 0Spain 183 703 91 852France 130 000 65 000Ireland 0 0Italy 1 270 816 635 408Cyprus 20 000 10 000Latvia 0 0Lithuania 20 000 10 000Luxembourg 0 0Hungary 0 0Malta 600 901 300 451Netherlands 139 674 69 837Austria 0 0Poland 0 0Portugal 102 967 51 484Slovenia 0 0Slovakia 0 0Finland 30 000 15 000Sweden 132 790 66 395United Kingdom 175 512 87 756Total 2 929 953 1 464 978ANNEX VPilot and inspection observer schemes(EUR)Member State Expenditure planned in the national fisheries control programme Community contributionBelgium 0 0Czech Republic 0 0Denmark 0 0Germany 0 0Estonia 0 0Greece 0 0Spain 0 0France 0 0Ireland 0 0Italy 0 0Cyprus 0 0Latvia 0 0Lithuania 0 0Luxembourg 0 0Hungary 0 0Malta 0 0Netherlands 0 0Austria 0 0Poland 0 0Portugal 94 910 47 455Slovenia 0 0Slovakia 0 0Finland 0 0Sweden 474 400 237 200United Kingdom 0 0Total 569 310 284 655ANNEX VIAssessment of expenditure(EUR)Member State Expenditure planned in the national fisheries control programme Community contributionBelgium 0 0Czech Republic 0 0Denmark 0 0Germany 0 0Estonia 0 0Greece 0 0Spain 0 0France 0 0Ireland 0 0Italy 0 0Cyprus 0 0Latvia 0 0Lithuania 0 0Luxembourg 0 0Hungary 0 0Malta 0 0Netherlands 0 0Austria 0 0Poland 0 0Portugal 50 000 25 000Slovenia 0 0Slovakia 0 0Finland 0 0Sweden 0 0United Kingdom 0 0Total 50 000 25 000ANNEX VIISeminars and media tools(EUR)Member State Expenditure planned in the national fisheries control programme Community contributionBelgium 0 0Czech Republic 0 0Denmark 0 0Germany 0 0Estonia 0 0Greece 200 000 150 000Spain 6 000 4 500France 0 0Ireland 0 0Italy 0 0Cyprus 30 000 22 500Latvia 0 0Lithuania 10 000 7 500Luxembourg 0 0Hungary 0 0Malta 0 0Netherlands 0 0Austria 0 0Poland 0 0Portugal 0 0Slovenia 0 0Slovakia 0 0Finland 0 0Sweden 230 000 172 500United Kingdom 0 0Total 476 000 357 000ANNEX VIIIPatrol vessels and aircraft(EUR)Member State Expenditure planned in the national fisheries control programme Community contributionBelgium 0 0Czech Republic 0 0Denmark 0 0Germany 77 798 19 449Estonia 0 0Greece 1 050 000 262 500Spain 22 238 597 5 559 649France 0 0Ireland 1 000 000 250 000Italy 0 0Cyprus 1 400 000 700 000Latvia 0 0Lithuania 0 0Luxembourg 0 0Hungary 0 0Malta 600 000 300 000Netherlands 0 0Austria 0 0Poland 0 0Portugal 4 630 000 1 157 500Slovenia 0 0Slovakia 0 0Finland 105 000 26 250Sweden 5 700 000 1 425 000United Kingdom 13 758 956 3 439 739Total 50 560 351 13 140 087
",common fisheries policy;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;satellite;artificial satellite;man-made satellite;remote sensing;geolocalisation;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,22
4452,"2007/847/EC: Commission Decision of 6 December 2007 providing for a derogation from certain provisions of Council Directive 2000/29/EC in respect of plants of Vitis L., other than fruits, originating in Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (notified under document number C(2007) 5897). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (1), and in particular Article 15(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Under Directive 2000/29/EC, plants of Vitis L., other than fruits, originating in third countries in principle are not to be introduced into the Community.(2) Slovenia has requested a derogation to permit imports of plants of Vitis L., other than fruits, from Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for a limited period of time in order to enable specialised nurseries to multiply these plants in the Community before re-exporting them to Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.(3) The Commission considers that there is no risk of spreading harmful organisms to plants or plant products provided that plants of Vitis L., other than fruits originating in Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are subject to the specific conditions laid down in this Decision.(4) Member States should therefore for a limited period be authorised to permit the introduction into their territory of such plants subject to specific conditions.(5) That authorisation should be terminated if it is established that the specific conditions laid down in this Decision are not sufficient to prevent the introduction of harmful organisms into the Community or have not been complied with.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,. By way of derogation from Article 4(1) of Directive 2000/29/EC with regard to point 15 of Part A of Annex III to that Directive, Member States shall be authorised to permit the introduction into their territory of plants of Vitis L., other than fruits, intended for grafting in the Community and originating in Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (hereinafter referred to as the plants).In order to qualify for that derogation, the plants shall be subject, in addition to the requirements laid down in Annexes I and II to Directive 2000/29/EC, to the conditions provided for in the Annex to this Decision.In order to qualify for that derogation, the plants shall be introduced into the Community, in the following periods:(a) between 1 January 2008 and 30 April 2008;(b) between 1 January 2009 and 30 April 2009;(c) between 1 January 2010 and 30 April 2010. 1.   Member States which make use of the derogation provided for in Article 1 shall provide the Commission and the other Member States with:(a) the information on the quantities of plants imported pursuant to this Decision; and(b) a detailed technical report on the official inspections referred to in point 6 of the Annex.That information and that report shall be provided as regards introductions covered by Article 1(a) by 15 November 2008 at the latest, as regards introductions covered by Article 1(b) by 15 November 2009 at the latest, and as regards introductions covered by Article 1(c) by 15 November 2010 at the latest.2.   Any Member State in which the plants are subsequently grafted after their introduction into its territory shall also provide the Commission and the other Member States with a detailed technical report of the official inspections and testing referred to in point 8(b) of the Annex.That report shall be provided as regards introductions covered by Article 1(a) by 15 November 2008 at the latest, as regards introductions covered by Article 1(b) by 15 November 2009 at the latest, and as regards introductions covered by Article 1(c) by 15 November 2010 at the latest. Member States shall immediately notify the Commission and the other Member States of all consignments introduced into their territory pursuant to this Decision, which were subsequently found not to comply with this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 December 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2007/41/EC (OJ L 169, 29.6.2007, p. 51).ANNEXSPECIFIC CONDITIONS APPLYING TO PLANTS OF VITIS L., OTHER THAN FRUITS, ORIGINATING IN CROATIA OR THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA BENEFITING FROM THE DEROGATION PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 11. The plants shall be propagating material in the form of dormant buds of the varieties Babić, Borgonja, Dišeča belina, Graševina, Grk, Hrvatica, Kraljevina, Malvasija dubrovačka, Malvazija (syn. Malvazija istarska bijela), Maraština, Muškat momjanski (syn. Muškat istarski), Muškat ruža porečki, Plavac mali, Plavac veliki, Plavka (syn. Plavina), Pošip, Škrlet, Teran, Trnjak,, Vugava or Žlahtina, in case of introduction from Croatia, or Aleksandriski muškat, Alikant buse, Belan, Belo zimsko, Beogradska bessemena, Demir kapija, Grenaš crn, Kadarka, Krainski bojadiser, Kratošija, Moldavija, Ohridsko crno, Plavec mal, Plovdina, Prokupec, R’kaciteli, Semijon, Smederevka, Stanušina, Sultanina, Temjanika, Teran, Vranec, Župljanka or Žilavka, in case of introduction from the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, that shall be:(a) intended to be grafted in the Community at the premises referred to in point 7, onto rootstocks produced in the Community;(b) harvested in stock nurseries, which are officially registered in Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Member States making use of this derogation shall make the lists of the registered nurseries available to the Commission and to the other Member States, at the latest by 31 December of the year preceding the introduction of the plants into the Community. These lists shall include the name of the variety, the number of rows planted with this variety, the number of plants per row for each of these nurseries, as far as they are deemed suitable for dispatch to the Community in 2008, 2009 or 2010 under the conditions laid down in this Decision;(c) properly packed and the packaging made recognisable with a marking, enabling the identification of the registered nursery and the variety.2. The plants shall be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued in Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in accordance with Article 13(1) of Directive 2000/29/EC, on the basis of the examination laid down therein, confirming, in particular, freedom from the following harmful organisms:Daktulosphaira vitifoliae (Fitch)Xylophilus ampelinus (Panagopoulos) Willems et al.Grapevine Flavescence doréeXylella fastidiosa (Well et Raju)Trechispora brinkmannii (Bresad.) RogersTobacco ringspot virusTomato ringspot virusBlueberry leaf mottle virusPeach rosette mosaic virus3. The official plant protection organisation of Croatia or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall ensure the identity and integrity of the plants from the time of harvesting as referred to in point 1(b) until they are exported to the Community.4. The plants shall be introduced through points of entry designated for the purpose by the Member State in which they are situated.5. Prior to introduction into the Community, the importer shall be officially informed of the conditions laid down in points 1 to 4; the said importer shall notify details of each introduction sufficiently in advance to the responsible official bodies in the Member State of introduction and that Member State, without delay, shall convey the details of the notification to the Commission, indicating:(a) the type of material;(b) the variety and the quantity;(c) the declared date of introduction and confirmation of the point of entry;(d) the names, addresses and the locations of the premises referred to in point 7 where the buds will be grafted and stored.6. The inspections, including testing, as appropriate, required pursuant to Article 13 of Directive 2000/29/EC and in accordance with provisions laid down in the present Decision, shall be made by the responsible official bodies of the Member State making use of this authorisation, and where appropriate, in cooperation with the responsible official bodies of the Member State where the plants are to be stored.7. The plants shall be grafted only at premises officially registered and approved for the purposes of this authorisation.8. At the premises referred to in point 7:(a) the plants which have been found free from the harmful organisms referred to in point 2 may then be used for grafting onto rootstock of Community origin. The grafted plants shall subsequently be kept under appropriate conditions in a suitable growing medium but shall not be planted or further grown in fields. The grafted plants shall remain at the premises for no more than 18 months before being exported to a destination outside the Community as referred to in point 9;(b) in the period following grafting the plants shall be visually inspected by the said responsible official bodies of the Member State in which they are grafted, at appropriate times, for the presence of harmful organisms or for signs or symptoms caused by any harmful organism; as a result of such visual inspection any harmful organism having caused such signs or symptoms shall be identified by an appropriate testing procedure;(c) any grafted plant which has not been found free, during the said inspections or testing referred to in points (a) and (b), from harmful organisms listed in point 2, or otherwise of quarantine concern, shall be immediately destroyed under the control of the said responsible official bodies.9. Any plant resulting from a successful grafting using the buds referred to in point 1 shall only be released as grafted plants for export to Croatia or to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The responsible official bodies of a Member State making use of this authorisation shall ensure that any plant or part of the plant not so exported shall be officially destroyed. Records shall be kept of the amounts of successfully grafted plants, of officially destroyed plants and of plants subsequently re-exported to Croatia or to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. This information shall be made available to the Commission.
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5108,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 352/2010 of 23 April 2010 approving minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Pomme de terre de l’île de Ré (PDO)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 (1), and in particular the second sentence of Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission has examined France’s application for approval of an amendment to details of the specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’, registered by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 (2), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1187/2000 (3).(2) The purpose of the application is to amend the specification by adding the Carrera variety to the list of varieties of potato allowed for the production of the PDO ‘Pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ in the category ‘varieties for human consumption’. The practices in question ensure that the essential characteristics of the designation are maintained.(3) The Commission has examined the amendments in question and concluded that they are justified. Since these are minor amendments within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission may approve them without using the procedure set out in Articles 5, 6 and 7 of that Regulation,. The specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ is hereby amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation. The updated Single Document is set out in Annex II to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 April 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ L 327, 18.12.1996, p. 11.(3)  OJ L 133, 6.6.2000, p. 19.ANNEX IThe following amendments to the specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ are hereby approved:Method of productionThe second paragraph of the ‘Method of production’ section of the specification is amended as follows:instead of :read :The seventh paragraph of the ‘Method of production’ section of the specification is amended as follows:instead of :read :The tenth paragraph of the ‘Method of production’ section of the specification is amended as follows:instead of :read :National requirementsInstead of :read :ANNEX IISINGLE DOCUMENTCouncil Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs‘POMME DE TERRE DE L’ILE DE RE’EC No: FR-PDO-0105-0065-14.03.2008 PGI  PDO1.   Name‘Pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’2.   Member State or third countryFrance3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff3.1.   Type of productClass 1.6. Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed3.2.   Description of the product to which the name in (1) appliesThe ‘pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ is an early potato which is small in size (less than 70 mm).Potatoes qualifying for the designation of origin ‘Pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ must come from the varieties for human consumption Alcmaria, Goulvena, Pénélope, Starlette or Carrera or the varieties for human consumption with firm flesh Amandine, BF15, Charlotte or Roseval.They are known for their firm texture and specific aromas with vegetable overtones. Their dry matter content is between 15 and 19 % for the Alcmaria, Goulvena, Pénélope, Starlette and Carrera varieties and between 16 and 19,5 % for the Amandine, BF15, Charlotte and Roseval varieties.Harvested before they are completely mature, their skin is fine and comes off easily with simple scrubbing (flaky-skinned tubers).They are seasonal produce and can only be sold up to 31 July inclusive of the year of the harvest and they are not suitable for long-term storage.The ‘pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ is a fresh vegetable which must be marketed quickly after harvesting.3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only)Not applicable3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only)Not applicable3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical areaThe potatoes are produced, sorted, sized and packaged in the region.3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.The ‘pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ is packaged in the region in which it grows for the following reasons:Preserving the authenticity of the product:Preserving the characteristics of the potato:The ‘pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ is a product marketed fresh only: it must therefore be packed promptly after harvesting.Additionally the ‘pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ is harvested before it is completely mature and for this reason it is a fragile product. It is therefore necessary to avoid any blows which could lead to a change in the skin, e.g. bruises and browning. As a consequence producers take particular care at the stage of harvesting, but also during sorting and packaging, to preserve the characteristics of the potato.3.7.   Specific rules concerning labellingThe labels of potatoes using the protected designation of origin ‘Pomme de terre de l'île de Ré’ include in the same visual field the name of the designation and the words ‘appellation d’origine contrôlée’ or ‘AOC’ which must feature directly below the name of the designation.4.   Concise definition of the geographical areaThe restricted area of production for potatoes qualifying for the protected designation of origin ‘Pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ is located on the île de Ré and consists of certain parcels located on the territory of the following municipalities: Canton d’Ars-en-Ré: Ars-en-Ré, La Couarde-sur-Mer, Loix, Les Portes-en-Ré, Saint-Clément-des-Baleines; Canton de Saint-Martin de Ré: Le Bois-Plage en Ré, La Flotte, Rivedoux-Plage, Sainte-Marie-de-Ré, Saint-Martin de Ré.5.   Link with the geographical area5.1.   Specificity of the geographical areaIle de Ré, situated on the Atlantic coast, is a good location from a climatological point of view and is characterised by:— significant amounts of sun and light,— low rainfall between February and May,— exposure to warm and violent winds.These climatic factors typical of a Mediterranean-type climate are favourable for the growth of an early potato as they allow early development (thanks to light, heat and water).The effects of less rainfall than the average for the mainland together with the evapotranspiration are compensated for by the existence of sufficient hydrogeological reserves which allow the crops to be irrigated when the tubers are forming and developing.On Ile de Ré the land reserved for the production of potatoes is located on coastal soil which is calcolsol with a sandy texture on a limestone base. This is light, dry, filtering soil which heats up quickly and this is beneficial for the early production of potatoes. The producers of ‘pommes de terre de l’île de Ré’ were able to take advantage of these favourable climatological and soil conditions to successfully grow the tuber in accordance with established local practices. The originality of the cultural practices is characterised by:— fertilisation methods: adding organic material in autumn, in particular in the form of kelp (organic compost made of marine algae harvested on the beaches of the island). This organic compost, which is one of the island's veritable treasures, has for a long time been the sole organic compost used. The kelp decomposes more quickly than bovine manure and is said to lead to less disease,— planting in close rows, not very deep, under very shallow layers of soil. The two objectives are to both protect against the wind and to promote growth.5.2.   Specificity of the productThe ‘pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ owes it reputation to its early growth in comparison with the other early potatoes on the mainland.It is characterised by its small size: 70 % of the quantities harvested are between 30 and 60 mm.It is known for its firm texture and specific aromas with vegetable overtones.5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI)The early growth of the ‘pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ is due both to the nature of the particular climate of the Ile de Ré and a choice of particularly appropriate soil.The ‘pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ grows earlier than on the mainland without a need of cultivation under glass or shelter as the climate of the island and, in particular, its mild temperatures, allow early crops which will then profit from good quantities of sun and mildness to grow rapidly.The nature of the soil chosen by the producers also helps this early growth. The light and filtering soils heat up very quickly and also evacuate the excess humidity which is harmful to the root development of the potato and to the development of the tuber.In order to benefit from these favourable conditions, the ‘pommes de terre de l’île de Ré’ are planted at shallow depths.Light soil also aids the quality of the tubers which, harvested before they are fully mature, are fragile and therefore sensitive to the slightest blows including those received at the time of harvesting. The parcels chosen are therefore sandy and not stony.The crops are densely planted and in close rows under a slight furrow in order to resist the sometimes violent winds on the island.These planting conditions, in particular the density, produce the characteristically small-sized ‘pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’.The organoleptic characteristics of the ‘pomme de terre de l’île de Ré’ play a role both in the choice of the varieties and in the early character of this potato which, together with the soil on the island, ensure that this potato remains firm after cooking and emits vegetable and spring aromas.Reference to the publication of the specificationhttp://www.inao.gouv.fr/repository/editeur/pdf/CDC-AOP/CDCPommeDeTerreDeLIleDeRe.pdf
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42234,"Commission Directive 2013/7/EU of 21 February 2013 amending Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council to include Alkyl (C 12-16 ) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride as an active substance in Annex I thereto  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 16(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007 of 4 December 2007 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (2) establishes a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I, IA or IB to Directive 98/8/EC. That list includes Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C12-16-alkyldimethyl, chlorides, which is synonymous with Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride.(2) Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride has been evaluated in accordance with Article 11(2) of Directive 98/8/EC for use in product-type 8, wood preservatives, as defined in Annex V to that Directive.(3) Italy was designated as Rapporteur Member State and submitted the competent authority report, together with a recommendation, to the Commission on 14 August 2007 in accordance with Article 10(5) and (7) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003 of 4 November 2003 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1896/2000 (3).(4) The competent authority report was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission. In accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, the findings of the review were incorporated, within the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products on 21 September 2012, in an assessment report.(5) It appears from the evaluations that biocidal products used as wood preservatives and containing Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride may be expected to satisfy the requirements laid down in Article 5 of Directive 98/8/EC. It is therefore appropriate to include Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride for use in product type 8 in Annex I to that Directive.(6) Not all potential uses and exposure scenarios have been evaluated at Union level. For example, neither use by non-professionals, nor exposure of food or feeding stuff were assessed. It is therefore appropriate to require that Member States assess those uses or exposure scenarios and those risks to human populations and to environmental compartments that have not been representatively addressed in the Union level risk assessment and, when granting product authorisations, ensure that appropriate measures are taken or specific conditions imposed in order to reduce the identified risks to acceptable levels.(7) In view of the risks identified for human health, it is appropriate to require that safe operational procedures are established, that products are used with appropriate personal protective equipment, and that products are not applied on wood with which children may enter in direct contact, unless it can be demonstrated in the application for product authorisation that risks can be reduced to an acceptable level.(8) In view of the risks identified for the environment, it is appropriate to require that industrial or professional application is conducted within a contained area or on impermeable hard standing with bunding, that freshly treated timber is stored after treatment on impermeable hard standing to prevent direct losses to soil or water, and that any losses from the application of products used as wood preservatives and containing Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride are collected for reuse or disposal.(9) Unacceptable risks for the environment were identified for situations where wood treated with Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride was continually exposed to the weather or subject to frequent wetting (use class 3 as defined by OECD (4)), was used for outdoor constructions near or above water (the ‘bridge’ scenario in use class 3, as defined by OECD (5)) or was in contact with fresh water (use class 4b as defined by OECD (6)). It is therefore appropriate to require that products are not authorised for the treatment of wood intended for those uses, unless data is submitted demonstrating that the product will meet the requirements of both Article 5 of and Annex VI to Directive 98/8/EC, if necessary by the application of appropriate risk mitigation measures.(10) The provisions of this Directive should be applied simultaneously in all Member States in order to ensure equal treatment on the Union market of biocidal products of product-type 8 containing the active substance Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride and also to facilitate the proper operation of the biocidal products market in general.(11) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC, in order to permit Member States and interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements entailed and to ensure that applicants who have prepared dossiers can benefit fully from the 10-year period of data protection, which, in accordance with Article 12(1)(c)(ii) of Directive 98/8/EC, starts from the date of inclusion.(12) After inclusion, Member States should be allowed a reasonable period to implement Article 16(3) of Directive 98/8/EC.(13) Directive 98/8/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(14) In accordance with the Joint Political Declaration of 28 September 2011 of Member States and the Commission on explanatory documents (7), Member States have undertaken to accompany, in justified cases, the notification of their transposition measures with one or more documents explaining the relationship between the components of a directive and the corresponding parts of national transposition instruments.(15) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,. Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 31 January 2014 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 February 2015.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 February 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 325, 11.12.2007, p. 3.(3)  OJ L 307, 24.11.2003, p. 1.(4)  OECD Series on Emission Scenario Documents, Number 2, ‘Emission Scenario Document for Wood Preservatives, part 2’, p. 64.(5)  Ibid.(6)  Ibid.(7)  OJ C 369, 17.12.2011, p. 14.ANNEXIn Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC, the following entry is added:No Common Name IUPAC Name Minimum degree of purity of the active substance (1) Date of inclusion Deadline for compliance with Article 16(3), unless one of the exceptions indicated in the footnote to this heading applies (2) Expiry date of inclusion Product type Specific provisions (3)‘64 Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride; IUPAC name: Not applicable Dry weight: 940 g/kg 1 February 2015 31 January 2017 31 January 2025 8 The Union level risk assessment did not address all potential uses and exposure scenarios; certain uses and exposure scenarios, such as use by non-professionals and exposure of food or feed, were excluded. When assessing the application for authorisation of a product in accordance with Article 5 and Annex VI, Member States shall assess, where relevant for the particular product, those uses or exposure scenarios and those risks to human populations and to environmental compartments that have not been representatively addressed in the Union level risk assessment.(1) For industrial or professional users safe operational procedures shall be established, and products shall be used with appropriate personal protective equipment, unless it can be demonstrated in the application for product authorisation that risks can be reduced to an acceptable level by other means.(2) Products shall not be used for treatment of wood with which children may enter in direct contact, unless it can be demonstrated in the application for product authorisation that risks can be reduced to an acceptable level.(3) Labels and, where provided, safety data sheets of products authorised shall indicate that industrial or professional application shall be conducted within a contained area or on impermeable hard standing with bunding, and that freshly treated timber shall be stored after treatment on impermeable hard standing to prevent direct losses to soil or water, and that any losses from the application of the product shall be collected for reuse or disposal.(4) Products shall not be authorised for treatment of wood that will be in contact with fresh water or used for outdoor constructions near or above water, continually exposed to the weather or subject to frequentwetting, unless data is submitted to demonstrate that the product will meet the requirements of Article 5 and Annex VI, if necessary by the application of appropriate mitigation measures.’(1)  The purity indicated in this column was the minimum degree of purity of the active substance used for the evaluation made in accordance with Article 11. The active substance in the product placed on the market can be of equal or different purity if it has been proven technically equivalent with the evaluated substance.(2)  For products containing more than one active substance covered by Article 16(2), the deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) is that of the last of its active substances to be included in this Annex. For products for which the first authorisation has been granted later than 120 days before the deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) and a complete application has been submitted for mutual recognition in accordance with Article 4(1) within 60 days of the granting of the first authorisation, the deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) in relation to that application is extended to 120 days after the date of reception of the complete application for mutual recognition. For products for which a Member State has proposed to derogate from mutual recognition in accordance with Article 4(4), the deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) is extended to 30 days after the date of the Commission Decision adopted in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 4(4).(3)  For the implementation of the common principles of Annex VI, the content and conclusions of assessment reports are available on the Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/environment/biocides/index.htm
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2053,"82/552/EEC: Commission Decision of 27 July 1982 establishing that the apparatus described as 'USC - Du Bois Object Analyzer, model 404' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 25 January 1982, the Federal Republic of Germany has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'USC - Du Bois Object Analyzer, model 404', ordered on 1 April 1980 and to be used for the study of the composition of old porcelain for its classification in terms of its place and period of origin, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 8 June 1982 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is an analyzer; whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as 'USC - Du Bois Object Analyzer, model 404', which is the subject of an application by the Federal Republic of Germany of 25 January 1982, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 July 1982.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 74, 18. 3. 1982, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32.
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9638,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3322/91 of 13 November 1991 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on products of category 33 (order No 40.0330), originating in India, to which the preferential tariff arrangement set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90 of 20 December 1990 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of textile products originating in developing countries (1), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90 provides that preferential tariff treatment shall be accorded, for each category of products subjected in Annexes I and II thereto to individual ceilings, within the limits of the quantities specified in  column 8 of Annex I and column 7 of Annex II, in respect of certain or each of the countries or territories of origin referred to in column 5 of the same Annexes;Whereas Article 11 of the abovementioned Regulation provides that the levying of customs duties may be re-established at any time in respect of imports of the products in question once the relevant individual ceilings have been reached at Community  level;Whereas, in respect of products of category 33 (order No 40.0330), originating in India, the relevant ceiling amounts to 242 tonnes;Whereas on 7 May 1991 imports of the products in question into the Community, originating in India, a country covered by preferential tariff arrangements, reached and were charged against that ceiling;Whereas it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties for the products in question with regard to India,. As from 18 November 1991 the levying of customs duties, suspended pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3832/90, shall be re-established in respect of the following products, imported into the Community and originating in India:Order No  Category(unit)  CN code  Description           40.0330  33(tonnes)  5407 20 116305 31 916305 31 99  Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn obtained from strip or the like of polyethylene or polypropylene, less than 3 m wide; sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods, not knitted or crocheted, obtained from strip or the like This Regulation shall enter force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 November 1991. For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1990, p. 39.
",plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;packaging product;bag;bottle;box;packaging article;packaging materials;receptacle;restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
36565,"2009/534/EC: Commission Decision of 9 July 2009 amending Decision 2008/457/EC laying down rules for the implementation of Council Decision 2007/435/EC establishing the European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the General programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows as regards Member States' management and control systems, the rules for administrative and financial management and the eligibility of expenditure on projects co-financed by the Fund (notified under document number C(2009) 5257). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 2007/435/EC of 25 June 2007 establishing the European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the General programme ‘Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows’ (1), and in particular Articles 21 and 33(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) In the light of the experiences following the launch of the Fund, it is appropriate to extend the eligibility period of the annual programmes in order to enable Member States to implement the Fund in an effective way and to adapt the time schedule for the submission of the final report on the implementation of the annual programme.(2) It is also appropriate to adapt the procedure for the submission of the revised annual programmes by Member States.(3) In accordance with Article 3 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, the United Kingdom is bound by the basic act and, as a consequence, by this Decision.(4) In accordance with Article 3 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Ireland is bound by the basic act and, as a consequence, by this Decision.(5) In accordance with Article 2 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark is not bound by this Decision or subject to the application thereof.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the common Committee ‘Solidarity and management of Migration Flows’,. Commission Decision 2008/457/EC (2) is amended as follows:1. Article 23(1) is replaced by the following:2. in point 4.1 of Annex V, Part A, the words ‘List of all pending recoveries at 30 June of the year N + 2 (N = year of this annual programme)’ are replaced by the words ‘List of all pending recoveries six months after the eligibility deadline for expenditure’;3. in Annex XI, point I.4.1 is replaced by the following:‘1. Costs relating to a project must be incurred and the respective payments (except for depreciation) made after 1 January of the year referred to in the financing decision approving the annual programmes of the Member States. The eligibility period is until 30 June of the year N (3) + 2, meaning that the costs relating to a project must be incurred before this date.;4. in Annex XI, point V.3 is replaced by the following:‘3. Activities linked to technical assistance must be performed and the corresponding payments made after 1 January of the year referred to in the financing decision approving the annual programmes of the Member States. The eligibility period lasts at the latest until the deadline for the submission of the final report on the implementation of the annual programme.’ This Decision shall apply to all annual programmes for which the payment of the balance has not been made at the date of its adoption. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, Ireland, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 9 July 2009.For the CommissionJacques BARROTVice-President(1)  OJ L 168, 28.6.2007, p. 18.(2)  OJ L 167, 27.6.2008, p. 69.(3)  Where “N” is the year referred to in the financing decision approving the annual programmes of the Member States.’;
",fund (EU);EC fund;financial management;integration of migrants;assimilation of migrants;third country;migratory movement;migratory flow;cooperation policy;foreign national;alien;national of a third country;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;eligibility criteria;criteria for Community financing;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,22
36573,"2009/549/EC: Commission Decision of 13 July 2009 nominating a public policy member of the Supervisory Board of the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 July 2002 on the application of international accounting standards (1), an accounting technical committee should provide support and expertise to the Commission in the assessment of international accounting standards. The role of that accounting technical committee is fulfilled by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).(2) EFRAG was founded in 2001 by European organisations representing issuers, investors and the accountancy profession involved in the financial reporting process.(3) Following the reforms of EFRAG’s governance structure, EFRAG’s Supervisory Board includes four public policy members specifically selected on the basis of their experience in public policy making at either national or European level. In accordance with Section 3.2 of Appendix 1 to the EFRAG Statues effective from 11 June 2009, it is for the Commission to nominate those public policy members. EFRAG’s Supervisory Board members are appointed by EFRAG’s General Assembly.(4) After a public call for applications (2) the Commission has selected one candidate to be nominated as public policy member of EFRAG’s Supervisory Board,. The Commission hereby nominates Mr Pedro SOLBES to be appointed as public policy member of the Supervisory Board of the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group.. Done at Brussels, 13 July 2009.For the CommissionCharlie McCREEVYMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 243, 11.9.2002, p. 1.(2)  OJ C 74, 28.3.2009, p. 61.
",public authorities;access to information;free movement of information;public information;disclosure of information;information disclosure;accounting;Community body;advisory committee (EU);EC advisory committee;appointment of members;designation of members;resignation of members;term of office of members;public institution;NDPB;Quango;body under public law;non-departmental public body;public body;quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisation;quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization,22
4898,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 270/2009 of 2 April 2009 concerning the authorisation of 6-phytase as a feed additive for chickens for fattening (holder of the authorisation DSM Nutritional Products Ltd represented by DSM Nutritional products Sp. Z o.o.) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.(2) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the authorisation of the preparation set out in the Annex to this Regulation. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3) The application concerns the authorisation of the enzyme preparation 6-phytase produced by Aspergillus oryzae (DSM 17594), as a feed additive for chickens for fattening to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’.(4) From the Opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) of 18 November 2008 and of 29 October 2008 (2) it results that, based on the data provided by the applicant, the enzyme preparation 6-phytase, produced by Aspergillus oryzae (DSM 17594), as produced by the applicant DSM Nutritional Products Ltd represented by DSM Nutritional products Sp. Z o.o., does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment and that it is efficacious in improving the utilisation of phytate-bound phosphorus. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Community Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(5) The assessment of that preparation shows that the conditions for authorisation, provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘digestibility enhancers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 April 2009.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.(2)  The EFSA Journal (2008) 871, 1-18.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method. Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisationUnits of activity /kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancers.Additive compositionSolid form: 10 000 FYT (1)/gLiquid form: 20 000 FYT/gCharacterisation of the active substanceAnalytical method (2)1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life, and stability to pelleting.2. Recommended dose per kilogram of complete feedingstuff:— chickens for fattening: 1 500-3 000 FYT;3. For use in compound feed containing more than 0,23 % phytin-bound phosphorus.4. For safety: breathing protection, glasses and gloves shall be used during handling.(1)  One FYT is the amount of enzyme that releases 1 μmol of inorganic phosphate from phytate per minute under reaction conditions with a phytate concentration of 5,0 mM at pH 5,5 and a temperature of 37 °C during 30 minutes incubation.(2)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Community Reference Laboratory: www.irmm.jrc.be/crl-feed-additives
",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;health risk;danger of sickness;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive;fattening;cramming,22
29476,"2005/438/EC: Commission Decision of 10 June 2005 amending Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of life vehicles (notified under document number C(2005) 1707)   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 September 2000 on end-of life vehicles (1), and in particular Article 4(2)(a) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 4(2)(a) of Directive 2000/53/EC prohibits the use of lead, mercury, cadmium or hexavalent chromium in materials and components of vehicles put on the market after 1 July 2003, other than in cases listed in Annex II to that Directive, under the conditions specified therein.(2) As product reuse, refurbishment and extension of life-time are beneficial, spare parts need to be available for the repair of vehicles which were already put on the market on 1 July 2003. The use of lead, mercury, cadmium or hexavalent chromium in spare parts put on the market after 1 July 2003 for the repair of such vehicles should thus be tolerated.(3) Directive 2000/53/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 18 of Council Directive 75/442/EEC (2),. In Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC the fifth indent of the ‘Notes’ is replaced by the following:‘— spare parts put on the market after 1 July 2003 which are used for vehicles put on the market before 1 July 2003 are exempted from the provisions of Article 4(2)(a) (3). This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 June 2005.For the CommissionStavros DIMASMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2002/525/EC (OJ L 25, 28.1.2005, p. 73).(2)  OJ L 194, 25.7.1975, p. 39. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003 p. 1).(3)  This clause does not apply to wheel balance weights, carbon brushes for electric motors and brake linings as these components are covered by specific entries’.
",waste management;landfill site;rubbish dump;waste treatment;waste recycling;conversion of waste;recovery of waste;recycling of materials;recycling of waste;reprocessing of waste;reuse of waste;selective waste collection;separate waste collection;use of waste;metal pollution;lead pollution;mercury pollution;metal waste;car wreck;metal scrap;scrap;scrap metal,22
28877,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1712/2004 of 30 September 2004 laying down transitory measures arising from the adoption of autonomous and transitional measures concerning the export of certain processed agricultural products to Bulgaria. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 8(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) The Community has recently concluded a trade agreement for processed agricultural products with Bulgaria in preparation for its accession to the Community. This agreement provides for concessions involving on the Community side the abolition of export refunds on certain processed agricultural products.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 1676/2004 of 24 September 2004 adopting autonomous and transitional measures concerning the importation of certain processed agricultural products originating in Bulgaria and the exportation of certain processed agricultural products to Bulgaria (2) provides on an autonomous basis for the abolition of refunds on processed agricultural products not listed in Annex I to the Treaty when exported to Bulgaria, from 1 October 2004.(3) In return for the abolition of export refunds as set out in Regulation (EC) No 1676/2004, the Bulgarian authorities have undertaken to grant reciprocal preferential import arrangements to goods imported into their territory if the goods concerned are accompanied by a copy of the export declaration containing a special mention indicating that they are not eligible for payment of export refunds. The full rate of duty applies in the absence of such documentation.(4) With the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1676/2004, goods for which operators have applied for refund certificates in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1520/2000 of 13 July 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of granting export refunds on certain agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty, and the criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds (3) will no longer be eligible for refund when they are exported to Bulgaria.(5) Reduction of refund certificates and pro-rata release of the corresponding security should be allowed where operators can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the national competent authority that their claims for refunds have been affected by the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1676/2004. When assessing requests for reduction of the amount of the refund certificate and proportional release of the relevant security, the national competent authority should, in cases of doubt, have regard in particular to the documents referred to in Article 1(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89 of 21 December 1989 on scrutiny by Member States of transactions forming part of the system of financing by the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund and repealing Directive 77/435/EEC (4) without prejudice to the application of the other provisions of that Regulation.(6) For administrative reasons it is appropriate to provide that requests for reduction of the amount of the refund certificate and release of the security are to be made within a short period and that the amounts for which reductions have been accepted are to be notified to the Commission in time for their inclusion in the determination of the amount for which refund certificates for use from 1 December 2004 shall be issued, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1520/2000.(7) Since the autonomous and transitional measures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1676/2004 will apply as from 1 October 2004 this Regulation should enter into force on the day following that of its publication.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee on horizontal questions concerning trade in processed agricultural products not listed in Annex I to the Treaty,. Goods in respect of which export refunds have been abolished by Regulation (EC) No 1676/2004 shall be imported free of customs duties, free of customs duties within quotas, or at reduced rates of customs duties into Bulgaria if the goods concerned are accompanied by a duly completed copy of the export declaration with the following entry in Box 44:‘Export Refund: EUR 0/Regulation (EC) No 1676/2004’. 1.   Refund certificates issued in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1520/2000 in respect of exports of the goods for which export refunds have been abolished by Regulation (EC) No 1676/2004 may, at request of the interested party, be reduced under the conditions provided for in paragraph 2 of this article.2.   To be eligible for reduction of the amount of the refund certificate, the certificates referred to in paragraph 1 must have been applied for before the date of entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1676/2004 and their validity period must expire after 30 September 2004.3.   The certificate shall be reduced by the amount for which the interested party is unable to claim export refunds following the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1676/2004, as demonstrated to the satisfaction of the national competent authority.In making their appraisal the competent authorities shall, in cases of doubt, have regard in particular to the commercial documents referred to in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89.4.   The relevant security shall be released in proportion to the reduction concerned. 1.   To be eligible for consideration under Article 2, the national competent authority must receive the requests by 7 November 2004 at the latest.2.   Member States shall notify the Commission not later than 14 November 2004 of the amounts for which reductions have been accepted in accordance with Article 2(3) of this Regulation. The notified amounts shall be taken into account for the determination of the amount for which refund certificates for use before 1 December 2004 may be issued. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2004.For the CommissionOlli REHNMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2580/2000 (OJ L 298, 25.11.2000, p. 5).(2)  OJ L 301, 28.9.2004, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 177, 15.7.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 886/2004 (OJ L 168, 1.5.2004, p. 14).(4)  OJ L 388, 30.12.1989, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2154/2002 (OJ L 328, 5.12.2002, p. 4).
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;agricultural product;farm product;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;export;export sale,22
1226,"79/709/EEC: Commission Decision of 27 July 1979 authorizing the Netherlands Government to apply certain measures exempting national road transport operations from the provisions of Community Regulations concerning social matters in road haulage (Only the Dutch text is authentic). ,HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ,HAVING REGARD TO COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 543/69 OF 25 MARCH 1969 ON THE HARMONIZATION OF CERTAIN SOCIAL LEGISLATION RELATING TO ROAD TRANSPORT ( 1 ), AS LAST AMENDED BY REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 2829/77 ( 2 ), AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 14 ( A ) ( 3 ) THEREOF ,HAVING REGARD TO COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 1463/70 OF 20 JULY 1970 ON THE INTRODUCTION OF RECORDING EQUIPMENT IN ROAD TRANSPORT ( 3 ), AS LAST AMENDED BY REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 2828/77 ( 4 ), AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 3 ( 3 ) THEREOF ,HAVING REGARD TO THE APPLICATION FROM THE NETHERLANDS GOVERNMENT , SUBMITTED IN ITS LETTER NO 5071 DATED 13 NOVEMBER 1978 , FOR COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION TO EXEMPT THE FOLLOWING NATIONAL TRANSPORT OPERATIONS AND USES FROM REGULATIONS ( EEC ) NO 543/69 AND ( EEC ) NO 1463/70 : USE OF SPECIALIZED VEHICLES AT LOCAL MARKETS , FOR DOOR-TO-DOOR SELLING , FOR MOBILE BANKING , EXCHANGE OR SAVINGS TRANSACTIONS , FOR THE LENDING OF BOOKS , RECORDS OR CASSETTES , FOR CULTURAL EVENTS OR MOBILE EXHIBITIONS ,WHEREAS THESE EXEMPTIONS INVOLVE ONLY THE REQUIREMENTS IN RESPECT OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE SET OUT IN ARTICLE 5 OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 543/69 AND THE OBLIGATION TO USE RECORDING EQUIPMENT ( THE TACHOGRAPH );WHEREAS THE SPECIALIZED NATURE OF THESE TRANSPORT OPERATIONS GIVES THEM NEGLIGIBLE ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE ; WHEREAS THE OPERATIONS CONCERNED ARE LIMITED TO A 50 KILOMETRE RADIUS OF THE PLACE WHERE THE VEHICLES ARE BASED ; WHEREAS THE NON-APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS CONCERNED TO THESE TRANSPORT OPERATIONS DOES NOT RISK AFFECTING THE CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION ON THE TRANSPORT MARKET OR ROAD SAFETY , BECAUSE OF THEIR SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS , IN PARTICULAR THE LIMITED NUMBER OF VEHICLES USED FOR THESE TRANSPORT OPERATIONS ;WHEREAS , PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 14 ( A ) ( 5 ) OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 543/69 , MEMBER STATES MUST , WHEN AN EXEMPTION TO THAT REGULATION IS GRANTED , AT THE SAME TIME TAKE APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO KEEP AN EFFECTIVE CHECK ON SUCH TRANSPORT OPERATIONS TO ENSURE THAT STANDARDS OF SOCIAL PROTECTION AND ROAD SAFETY ARE NOT INFRINGED ,. THE GOVERNMENT OF THE NETHERLANDS IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 5 OF REGULATION  ( EEC ) NO 543/69 AS REGARDS VOCATIONAL TRAINING , AND OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 1463/70 THE USE OF SPECIALIZED VEHICLES WITHIN A 50 KILOMETRE RADIUS OF THE PLACE WHERE THE VEHICLES ARE BASED , FOR :-  DELIVERIES TO AND FROM LOCAL MARKETS ,-  DOOR-TO-DOOR SELLING ,-  MOBILE BANKING , EXCHANGE OR SAVINGS TRANSACTIONS ,-  THE LENDING OF BOOKS , RECORDS OR CASSETTES ,-  CULTURAL EVENTS OR MOBILE EXHIBITIONS . THE GOVERNMENT OF THE NETHERLANDS SHALL NOTIFY THE COMMISSION OF THE MEASURES TAKEN TO IMPLEMENT THIS DECISION . THIS DECISION IS ADDRESSED TO THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS .. DONE AT BRUSSELS , 27 JULY 1979 .FOR THE COMMISSIONRICHARD BURKEMEMBER OF THE COMMISSION
",France;French Republic;agricultural building;barn;byre;cattle-shed;cow-shed;farm building;farm modernisation;farm development;farm modernization;modernisation of agricultural structures;modernisation of farming;agrarian reform;agricultural reform;reform of agricultural structures;cessation of farming;cessation of agricultural production;farm closure;farmer's retirement annuity;EAGGF Guidance Section;EAGGF Guidance Section aid,22
40848,"2012/729/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 23 November 2012 amending Decision 2008/866/EC, on emergency measures suspending imports from Peru of certain bivalve molluscs intended for human consumption, as regards its period of application (notified under document C(2012) 8459)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (1), and in particular Article 53(1)(b)(i) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 lays down the general principles governing food and feed in general, and food and feed safety in particular, at Union and national level. It provides for emergency measures where there is evidence that food or feed imported from a third country is likely to constitute a serious risk to human health, animal health or the environment, and that such risk cannot be contained satisfactorily by means of measures taken by the Member State(s) concerned.(2) Commission Decision 2008/866/EC of 12 November 2008 on emergency measures suspending imports from Peru of certain bivalve molluscs intended for human consumption (2) was adopted following an outbreak of hepatitis A in humans related to the consumption of bivalve molluscs imported from Peru contaminated with hepatitis A virus (HAV). That Decision initially applied until 31 March 2009 but this period of application was extended until 30 November 2012 by Commission Implementing Decision 2011/723/EU (3).(3) A Commission audit was carried out in June 2011. The inspectors concluded that a well implemented control system and monitoring plan are in place and improvements have been noted since the former inspection visit in 2009.(4) The Peruvian competent authority presented an action plan in response to the recommendations included in the final report of the abovementioned audit. However, the monitoring system for virus detection in live bivalve molluscs is not fully implemented yet, hence the possible contamination of live bivalve mollusc with Hepatitis A virus could not be excluded. In addition, the testing method for HAV is still under validation.(5) The limit of application of Decision 2008/866/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. In Article 5 of Decision 2008/866/EC, the date ‘30 November 2012’ is replaced by the date ‘30 November 2013’. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 November 2012.For the CommissionMaroš ŠEFČOVIČVice-President(1)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 307, 18.11.2008, p. 9.(3)  OJ L 288, 5.11.2011, p. 26.
",food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;mollusc;cephalopod;shellfish;squid;Peru;Republic of Peru;import (EU);Community import;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports,22
22884,"2002/616/EC: Commission Decision of 22 July 2002 to authorise France to apply the requirements of Council Directive 64/433/EEC to certain slaughterhouses which handle not more than 2000 livestock units per year (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 2745). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/433/EEC of 26 June 1964 on health conditions for the production and marketing of fresh meat(1), as last amended by Directive 95/23/EC(2) and in particular Article 4(D) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 64/433/EEC makes it possible for Member States to request for authorisation to apply the requirements of Article 4(A) to certain slaughterhouses which handle not more than 2000 livestock units per year.(2) France has sent a request to be authorised to apply the abovementioned Regulations to certain slaughterhouses.(3) These slaughterhouses are situated in regions such as mountain areas suffering from special geographical constraints.(4) These regions are affected by supply difficulties because there are no other establishments to slaughter animals in order to supply the population of these remote geographical areas with meat.(5) Agricultural activities in these regions are based on animal production and the distances for the transport of the slaughter animals are too long.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. France is authorised to apply the requirements of Article 4(A) of Directive 64/433/EEC to slaughterhouses listed in the Annex to this Decision. This derogation is granted on the condition that:- the establishments are situated in areas to which access is difficult because transport infrastructure and links with the rest of the country are inadequate to ensure adequate supplies or with particular geographical difficulties,- the transport distance for slaughter animals of their region to a slaughterhouse approved pursuant to Article 10 of Directive 64/433/EEC is longer than the transport distance to the establishments in the Annex and the transport takes more than one hour under normal conditions,- the animals slaughtered originate in the region where the slaughterhouse is located,- the throughput of the slaughterhouse is only raised to a level which still guarantees production in compliance with the hygiene rules and the maximum throughput does not exceed 2000 livestock units per year,- at least one official veterinarian is permanently present during production hours. This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.. Done at Brussels, 22 July 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 2012/64.(2) OJ L 243, 11.10.1995, p. 7.ANNEXLIST OF SLAUGHTERHOUSES>TABLE>
",France;French Republic;meat processing industry;cutting premises;cutting-up premises;slaughterhouse;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;slaughter of animals;slaughter of livestock;stunning of animals;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;supply;transport of animals;livestock unit;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,22
27302,"2004/227/EC: Council Decision of 26 February 2004 amending Decision 2002/736/EC authorising the Hellenic Republic to apply a measure derogating from Articles 2 and 28a of the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment(1), and in particular Article 27 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 27(1) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State to introduce or extend special measures for derogation from that Directive in order to simplify the procedure for charging the tax or to prevent certain types of tax evasion or avoidance.(2) By letter registered with the Secretariat-General of the Commission on 10 October 2003, the Greek Government requested the extension, until 31 December 2006, of Decision 2002/736/EC(2) authorising it to apply special tax measures to the recyclable waste sector.(3) The other Member States were informed of Greece's request on 24 October 2003.(4) Decision 2002/736/EC, authorised the Hellenic Republic to apply, until 31 December 2003, the following measures:(a) to exempt intra-Community acquisitions and supplies of recyclable waste, such as scrap iron, waste of iron and steel, glass, paper and board, by taxable persons whose sales of such products in the previous year amounted to less than EUR 900000;(b) to exempt intra-Community acquisitions and supplies of non-ferrous metal waste, regardless of the trader's gross turnover.(5) Taxable persons whose transactions are covered by the above exemptions may, subject to the conditions laid down by Greece, be authorised not to apply the exemptions to their transactions.(6) The derogating measure was needed because of the difficulty in dealing with fraud in this sector, where certain operators, mainly small dealers, did not comply with their obligations to pay to the authorities the tax they had charged for their supplies. Enforcing collection of the tax in this sector is especially difficult because of the complications of identifying and supervising the activities of non-compliant traders. Hence these arrangements constitute an effective fraud-prevention measure.(7) On 7 June 2000 the Commission published a strategy to improve the operation of the VAT system in the short term, in which it undertook to rationalise the large number of derogations currently in force. In some cases, however, this rationalisation could involve extending certain particularly effective derogations to all Member States. The Commission's communication of 20 October 2003 reiterates this compromise.(8) It therefore seems advisable to grant the Hellenic Republic an extension for the current derogation until the date of entry into force of a special scheme for the application of VAT to the recycled waste sector, but not later than 31 December 2005.(9) The derogation has no adverse impact on the Communities' own resources accruing from VAT, nor does it have an effect on the amount of VAT charged at the final stage.(10) In order to ensure the continuous application of Decision 2002/736/EC, provision should be made for this Decision to apply retroactively,. In Article 1 of Decision 2002/736/EC, the date ""31 December 2003"" shall be replaced by the following wording: ""until the date of entry into force of a special scheme for the application of VAT to the recycled waste sector amending Directive 77/388/EEC, but not later than 31 December 2005"". This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2004. This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.. Done at Brussels, 26 February 2004.For the CouncilThe PresidentN. Dempsey(1) OJ L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 2004/7/EC (OJ L 27, 30.1.2004, p. 44).(2) OJ L 233, 30.8.2002, p. 36.
",Greece;Hellenic Republic;tax harmonisation;harmonisation of tax systems;tax harmonization;waste recycling;conversion of waste;recovery of waste;recycling of materials;recycling of waste;reprocessing of waste;reuse of waste;selective waste collection;separate waste collection;use of waste;waste;refuse;residue;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;tax exemption,22
44012,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 416/2014 of 23 April 2014 opening and providing for the administration of import tariff quotas for certain cereals originating in Ukraine. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 187(a) and (c) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) provides, inter alia, for the opening of import tariff quotas for certain cereals originating in Ukraine until 31 October 2014. The tariff quotas for the agricultural products referred to in Annex III to that Regulation are administered by the Commission pursuant to the rules laid down in accordance with Article 184(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.(2) To ensure that imports of cereals originating in Ukraine within these tariff quotas are orderly and not speculative, they should be made subject to the issue of import licences. Therefore Regulations (EC) No 1301/2006 (3), (EC) No 1342/2003 (4) and (EC) No 376/2008 (5) should apply, without prejudice to any derogations provided for by this Regulation.(3) To ensure the proper management of these quotas, deadlines for the submission of import licence applications should be laid down and the information to be included in applications and licences should be specified.(4) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1006/2011 (6) replaced the CN codes of the cereals referred to in Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (7) by new codes that differ from the codes referred to in Regulation (EU) No 374/2014. Annex I to this Regulation should therefore refer to the new CN codes.(5) As the quotas referred to in Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 are open only until 31 October 2014, this Regulation should enter into force as soon as possible.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. Opening and providing for the administration of the tariff quotas1.   The import tariff quotas for certain products originating in Ukraine and listed in the Annex to this Regulation are open until 31 October 2014.2.   The rate of import duty within the tariff quotas referred to in paragraph 1 is set at EUR 0 per tonne.3.   Regulations (EC) No 376/2008, (EC) No 1301/2006 and (EC) No 1342/2003 shall apply, save as otherwise provided for in this Regulation. Rules for issuing import licences1.   Notwithstanding Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006, applicants may not submit more than one import licence application per serial number and per week. Where applicants submit more than one application, none of those applications shall be admissible and the securities lodged when the applications were submitted shall be forfeited to the Member State concerned.Import licence applications shall be submitted to the competent authorities of the Member States each week no later than Friday at 13.00 (Brussels time). Such applications may not be submitted after 13.00 (Brussels time) on Friday 17 October 2014.2.   Each import licence application shall indicate a quantity in kilograms (whole numbers) which may not exceed the total quantity of the quota in question.3.   Import licences shall be issued on the fourth working day following the notification referred to in Article 4(1).4.   Section 8 of the import licence application and the import licence shall contain the name ‘Ukraine’ and ‘Yes’ shall be marked with a cross. The licences are valid solely for products originating in Ukraine. Validity of import licencesIn accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EC) No 376/2008, the period of validity of the import licence shall be calculated from the actual date of issue.The period of validity of the import licence is the period defined in Article 6(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003. In any event, the period of validity expires on 31 October 2014 at the latest. Communications1.   No later than 18.00 (Brussels time) on the Monday following the week in which the import licence application was submitted, the Member States shall send to the Commission, by electronic means, a notification showing, by serial number, each application with the origin of the product and the quantity applied for, including ‘nil’ notifications.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission, by electronic means, on the day of issue of the import licences, the information on the licences issued as referred to in Article 11(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006, with the total quantities for which import licences have been issued. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 April 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine (OJ L 118, 22.4.2014, p. 1).(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13).(4)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003 of 28 July 2003 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (OJ L 189, 29.7.2003, p. 12).(5)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 376/2008 of 23 April 2008 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products (OJ L 114, 26.4.2008, p. 3).(6)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 1006/2011 of 27 September 2011 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 282, 28.10.2011, p. 1).(7)  Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).ANNEXNotwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, the wording for the description of the products is to be considered as having no more than an indicative value, the preferential scheme being determined, within the context of this Annex, by the coverage of the CN codes. When the CN code is preceded by ‘ex’, the application of the preferential scheme is determined on the basis of the CN code and the description of the product.Order No CN code Product description Quantity09.4306 1001 99 (00) spelt, common wheat and meslin, other than seed 950 000 tonnes1101 00 (15-90) common wheat flour and spelt flour, meslin flour1102 90 (90) cereal flour other than wheat, meslin, rye, maize, barley, oat, rice1103 11 (90) groats and meal of common wheat and spelt1103 20 (60) wheat pellets09.4307 1003 90 (00) barley, other than seed 250 000 tonnes1102 90 (10) barley flourex 1103 20 (25) barley pellets09.4308 1005 90 (00) maize other than seed 400 000 tonnes1102 20 (10-90) maize flour1103 13 (10-90) groats and meal of maize1103 20 (40) maize pellets1104 23 (40-98) worked grains of maize
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;cereals;Ukraine,22
1643,"94/517/EC: Commission Decision of 27 July 1994 approving the programme for the eradication of Brucella melitensis presented by Greece and fixing the level of the Community's financial contribution (Only the Greek text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2) and in particular Article 24 thereof,Whereas Council Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of Brucella melitensis;Whereas by letter dated 23 June 1994, Greece has submitted a programme for the eradication of Brucella melitensis;Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC on laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring  of certain animal diseases (3), as last amended by Council Directive 92/65/EEC (4);Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at ECU 40 per sheep slaughtered by Greece up to a  maximum of ECU 680 000;Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication of Brucella melitensis presented by Greece is hereby approved for the period from 1 July 1994 to 31 December 1994. Greece shall bring into force by 1 July 1994 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. 1. Financial participation by the Community shall be ECU 40 per sheep or goat slaughtered by way of compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals because of Brucella melitensis up to a maximum of ECU 680 000.2. The financial contribution of the Community shall be granted subject to:- forwarding a report to the Commission every three months on the progress of the programme and the costs incurred,- forwarding a final report on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying eivdence as to the costs incurred by 1 July 1995 at the latest.3. The financial contribution of the Community shall be paid in ecus at the rate applying on the first working day of the month when the request of payment is made as published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.. Done at Brussels, 27 July 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54.
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;Greece;Hellenic Republic;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid,22
12407,"94/521/EC: Commission Decision of 27 July 1994 approving the programme for the eradication of Brucella melitensis presented by Portugal and fixing the level of the Community' s financial contribution (Only the Portuguese text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2) and in particular Article 24 thereof,Whereas Council Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of Brucella melitensis;Whereas by letter dated 6 May 1994, Portugal has submitted a programme for the eradication of Brucella melitensis;Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC on laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring  of certain animal diseases (3), as last amended by Council Directive 92/65/EEC (4);Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at ECU 40 per sheep slaughtered by Portugal up to a  maximum of ECU 1 600 000;Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication of Brucella melitensis presented by Portugal is hereby approved for the period from 1 July 1994 to 31 December 1994. Portugal shall bring into force by 1 July 1994 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. 1. Financial participation by the Community shall be ECU 40 per sheep or goat slaughtered by way of compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals because of Brucella melitensis up to a maximum of ECU 1 600 000.2. The financial contribution of the Community shall be granted subject to:- forwarding a report to the Commission every three months on the progress of the programme and the costs incurred,- forwarding a final report on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying eivdence as to the costs incurred by 1 July 1995 at the latest.3. The financial contribution of the Community shall be paid in ecus at the rate applying on the first working day of the month when the request of payment is made as published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.. Done at Brussels, 27 July 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54.
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid,22
41456,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 770/2012 of 21 August 2012 establishing a prohibition of fishing for haddock in EU and international waters of Vb and VIa by vessels flying the flag of Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2012 of 17 January 2012 fixing for 2012 the fishing opportunities available to EU vessels for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are not subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2012.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2012.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2012 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 August 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 25, 27.1.2012, p. 1.ANNEXNo 15/TQ43Member State SpainStock HAD/5BC6A.Species Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)Zone EU and international waters of Vb and VIaDate 6.8.2012
",Faroe Islands;Faroes;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters;Scotland;Hebrides;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
39412,"2011/796/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 30 November 2011 on a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to combat avian influenza in Cloppenburg, Germany in December 2008 and January 2009 (notified under document C(2011) 8716). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 75 of the Financial Regulation and Article 90(1) of the Implementing Rules, the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget shall be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution.(2) Decision 2009/470/EC lays down the procedures governing the financial contribution from the Union towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. With a view to eradicate avian influenza as rapidly as possible the Union should contribute financially to eligible expenditure borne by the Member States. Article 4(3), first and second indents, of that Decision identifies the percentage of Union financial contributions that can be paid to compensate the costs incurred by the Member States.(3) Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 of 28 February 2005 laying down rules on the Community financing of emergency measures and of the campaign to combat certain animal diseases under Council Decision 90/424/EEC (2) sets rules on the expenditure eligible for Union financial support.(4) Commission Decision 2009/581/EC of 29 July 2009 on a financial contribution from the Community towards emergency measures to combat avian influenza in Cloppenburg, Germany in December 2008 and January 2009 (3) provided for a financial contribution by the Union towards emergency measures to combat avian influenza in Germany in December 2008 and January 2009.(5) Germany submitted an official request for reimbursement on 3 September 2009, as set out in Article 7(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.(6) Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 makes the payment of that financial contribution from the Union subject to the condition that the planned activities were actually implemented and that the authorities provided all the necessary information within the set deadlines.(7) Decision 2009/581/EC provided that a first tranche of EUR 2 000 000 should be paid as part of the Union’s financial contribution.(8) An audit according to Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 carried out by the Commission’s services did reveal only minor financial issues.(9) Germany has thus to this point complied with its technical and administrative obligations as set out in Article 3(4) of Decision 2009/470/EC and Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.(10) In view of the above considerations, a second tranche of the financial support from the Union to the eligible expenditure incurred in association with the eradication of avian influenza in Cloppenburg, Germany in December 2008 and January 2009 should now be fixed.(11) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. A second tranche of EUR 4 000 000 shall be paid to Germany as part of the Union financial contribution. This Decision constituting a financing decision in the meaning of Article 75 of the Financial Regulation is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 2011.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30.(2)  OJ L 55, 1.3.2005, p. 12.(3)  OJ L 198, 30.7.2009, p. 83.
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;distribution of EU funding;distribution of Community funding;distribution of European Union funding;avian influenza;Asian flu;China flu;H5N1;avian flu;avian influenza virus;bird flu;bird flu virus;chicken flu;fowl pest;fowl plague;emergency aid,22
3239,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2570/84 of 10 September 1984 on refunds for exports made to armed forces, international organizations and diplomatic bodies in non-member countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1018/84 (2), and in particular Article 16 (6) thereof, and to the corresponding provisions of the other Regulations establishing common organizations of the markets in agricultural products,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2746/75 of 29 October 1975 laying down general rules for granting export refunds on cereals and criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds (3), and in particular Article 8 (2) second indent and (3) thereof, and to the corresponding provisions of the other Regulations laying down general rules for granting export refunds on agricultural products,Whereas Article 20 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2730/79 of 29 November 1979 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 519/83 (5), specifies the documents which must be furnished to obtain payment of refunds according to destination;Whereas, generally, armed forces stationed in a non-member country which do not come under the command of that country, international organizations and diplomatic bodies established in a non-member country obtain their supplies free of import duty; whereas experience has shown that in some cases Community exporters are unable to obtain the specific customs documents which are or should be made out in respect of imports of products having such a destination and which have been made available for consumption in the non-member country, where appropriate, free of customs duty;Whereas it appears possible to take specific measures in respect of the armed forces which are under the command either of a Member State or of an international organization of which at least one of the Member States is a member, in respect of international organizations of which at least one Member State is a member and in respect of diplomatic bodies;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinions of all the relevant management committees,. In the case of exports intended for:- armed forces stationed in a non-member country, under the command either of a Member State or of an international organization of which at least one of the Member States is a member,- international organizations established in a non-member country, of which at least one of the Member States is a member,- diplomatic bodies established in a non-member country,in respect of which the exporter cannot furnish the proof referred to in Article 20 (3) or (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2730/79, the product shall be considered as having been imported into the non-member country where such armed forces are stationed or such international organization or diplomatic bodies are established, upon presentation:(a) of proof of payment for the products; and(b) an acknowledgement of delivery issued by the armed forces, international organization or diplomatic body to which the products have been consigned in the non-member country in question. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 October 1984.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 September 1984.For the CommissionPoul DALSAGERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 281, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 107, 19. 4. 1984, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 281, 1. 11. 1975, p. 78.(4) OJ No L 317, 12. 12. 1979, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 58, 5. 3. 1983, p. 5.
",international organisation;international administration;international association;international body;international institution;international organization;armed forces;armed services;legion;military;militia;diplomatic representation;diplomatic corps;diplomatic delegation;diplomatic mission;diplomatic service;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,22
1887,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1674/95 of 7 July 1995 concerning the stopping of fishing for Atlantic redfish by vessels flying the flag of a Member State. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control  system applicable to the common fisheries policy  (1), and in particular Article 21 (3) thereof,Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 850/95 of 6 April 1995 amending Regulation (EC) No 3366/94  laying down for 1995 certain conservation and management measures for fishery resources in the  Regulatory Area as defined in the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the North West  Atlantic Fisheries  (2), provides for Atlantic redfish quotas for 1995;Whereas, in order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantitative limitations  on catches of stocks subject to quotas, it is necessary for the Commission to fix the date by which  catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota  available for Member States;Whereas, according to the information communicated to the Commission, catches of Atlantic redfish  in the waters of NAFO zone 3LN by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a  Member State have reached the quota available for Member States for 1995,. Catches of Atlantic redfish in the waters of NAFO zone 3LN by vessels  flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the  quota available for Member States for 1995.Fishing for Atlantic redfish in the waters of NAFO zone 3LN by vessels flying the flag of a Member  State or registered in a Member State is prohibited, as well as the retention on board, the  transhipment and the landing of such stock captured by the abovementioned vessels after the date of  entry into force of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following  its publication in the  Official Journal of the European  Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 July 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission
",North-West Atlantic Fisheries Organisation;ICNAF;International Commission for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries;NAFO;Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,22
28060,"Council Regulation (EC) No 533/2004 of 22 March 2004 on the establishment of European partnerships in the framework of the stabilisation and association process. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first sentence of Article 181a(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) The Feira European Council on 19 and 20 June 2000 confirmed that its objective remains the fullest possible integration of the western Balkan countries into the political and economic mainstream of Europe and recognised that all the countries concerned are potential candidates for membership of the European Union.(2) The Zagreb Declaration of the Summit on 24 November 2000 between the Heads of State or Government of the European Union and the countries covered by the stabilisation and association process recognised that the prospect of accession is offered on the basis of fulfilment of the criteria defined at the Copenhagen European Council in June 1993 and the progress made in implementing the Stabilisation and Association Agreements, in particular those on regional cooperation.(3) The Thessaloniki European Council of 19 and 20 June 2003 confirmed its determination fully and effectively to support the European perspective of the western Balkan countries, affirming that they will become an integral part of the European Union once they meet the established criteria. It endorsed the Council's conclusions of 16 June 2003, including the Annex entitled ""The Thessaloniki Agenda for the western Balkans: moving towards European integration"". The ""Thessaloniki Agenda"" identifies ways and means of intensifying the stabilisation and association process, including the drawing-up of European partnerships.(4) Under the Thessaloniki Declaration of the EU-Western Balkans Summit of 21 June 2003, the ""Thessaloniki Agenda"" is considered to be a shared agenda between the European Union and the western Balkan countries, which they commit themselves to implement. The enriched stabilisation and association process remains the overall framework for the European course of the western Balkan countries, all the way to their accession.(5) The European partnerships for the western Balkan countries will identify priorities for action in order to support efforts to move closer to the European Union while serving as a checklist against which to measure progress. They will be adapted to the countries' specific needs and respective stages of preparation, and to the specificities of the stabilisation and association process, including regional cooperation. Informal consultations will be held with the countries and, as appropriate, with the wider international community in preparing the European partnerships.(6) The European partnerships, updated as necessary, are needed in order to assist the western Balkan countries in preparing for membership within a coherent framework and in developing plans with timetables of reforms and details in terms of measures of how they intend to address the requirements for further integration into the European Union.(7) It would be appropriate for Community assistance to focus on the challenges to be defined within the framework of the European partnerships, which will provide guidance for financial assistance, and which will observe defined principles, priorities and conditions.(8) Community assistance under the stabilisation and association process to the western Balkan countries will be provided by the relevant financial instruments, and in particular by Council Regulation (EC) No 2666/2000 of 5 December 2000 on assistance for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(2); accordingly, this Regulation will have no financial implications.(9) The programming of the financial resources making up Community assistance should be based on the priorities of the European partnerships and decided in accordance with the procedures set out in the relevant financial instruments.(10) Revisions of the European partnerships priorities may have a significant political impact on relations with the western Balkan countries. It is therefore appropriate for the Council to adopt the principles, priorities and conditions applicable to each European partnership.(11) The follow-up of these European partnerships is ensured within the framework of the mechanisms established under the stabilisation and association process, notably the annual reports on the stabilisation and association process,. European partnerships shall be established to cover Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia and Montenegro including Kosovo as defined by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999, (hereinafter referred to as ""the Partners""). The European partnerships shall provide a framework covering the priorities resulting from the analysis of Partners' different situations, on which preparations for further integration into the European Union must concentrate in the light of the criteria defined by the European Council, and the progress made in implementing the stabilisation and association process including stabilisation and association agreements, where appropriate, and in particular regional cooperation. The Council shall decide by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, the principles, priorities and conditions to be contained in the European partnerships, as well as any subsequent adjustments. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 March 2004.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. Cowen(1) Opinion of 10 March 2004 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ L 306, 7.12.2000, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2415/2001 (OJ L 327, 12.12.2001, p. 3).
",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;European integration;European unification;regional cooperation;inter-regional cooperation;Western Balkans;Balkan countries;Western Balkan countries;Western Balkan country;Western Balkan region;countries in the Western Balkans;countries of the Western Balkans;European association;stabilisation and association agreement;SAA;stabilization and association agreement,22
26051,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 819/2003 of 12 May 2003 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of small-flowered roses originating in Israel. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001(3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 209/2003(4), opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Malta, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip respectively.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 818/2003(5) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97(7), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for small-flowered roses originating in Israel. The Common Customs Tariff duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2003. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of small-flowered roses (CN code ex 0603 10 10 ) originating in Israel, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 13 May 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 May 2003.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22.(2) OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 199, 2.8.1994, p. 1.(4) OJ L 28, 4.2.2003, p. 30.(5) See page 15 of this Official Journal.(6) OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16.(7) OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1.
",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;import;Israel;State of Israel;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
37425,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 851/2009 of 17 September 2009 fixing the maximum export refund for butter in the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 619/2008. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 164(2), in conjunction with Article 4, thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 619/2008 of 27 June 2008 opening a standing invitation to tender for export refunds concerning certain milk products (2) provides for a standing invitation to tender procedure.(2) Pursuant to Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1454/2007 of 10 December 2007 laying down common rules for establishing a tender procedure for fixing export refunds for certain agricultural products (3), and following an examination of the tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender, it is appropriate to fix a maximum export refund for the tendering period ending on 15 September 2009.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. For the standing invitation to tender opened by Regulation (EC) No 619/2008, for the tendering period ending on 15 September 2009, the maximum amount of refund for the products and destinations referred to in Article 1(a) and (b) and in Article 2 respectively of that Regulation shall be as shown in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 September 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 September 2009.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 168, 28.6.2008, p. 20.(3)  OJ L 325, 11.12.2007, p. 69.ANNEX(EUR/100 kg)Product Export refund Code Maximum amount of export refund for exports to the destinations referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 619/2008Butter ex ex 0405 10 19 9700 70,00Butteroil ex ex 0405 90 10 9000 84,50
",award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;butter;butter oil,22
4100,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1730/2005 of 20 October 2005 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of oats issued in Regulation (EC) No 1438/2005. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (2), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1438/2005 of 2 September 2005 on a special intervention measure for cereals in Finland and Sweden for the 2005/2006 marketing year (3),Whereas:(1) An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of oats produced in Finland and Sweden for export from Finland and Sweden to all third countries, with the exception of Bulgaria, Norway, Romania and Switzerland was opened pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1438/2005.(2) On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, a maximum refund should not be fixed.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. No action shall be taken on the tenders notified from 14 to 20 October 2005 in response to the invitation to tender for the refund for the export of oats issued in Regulation (EC) No 1438/2005. This Regulation shall enter into force on 21 October 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 20 October 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).(2)  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1431/2003 (OJ L 203, 12.8.2003, p. 16).(3)  OJ L 228, 3.9.2005, p. 5.
",Finland;Republic of Finland;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;third country;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;oats;export;export sale,22
13941,"Council Directive 95/70/EC of 22 December 1995 introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain diseases affecting bivalve molluscs. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 43  thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas molluscs are listed in Annex II to the Treaty; whereas the marketing of molluscs  constitutes an important source of revenue for the aquaculture sector;Whereas the mollusc diseases referred to in Annex A, list II, to Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28  January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of  aquaculture animals and products (3), have a very serious effect on the shellfish industry; whereas  other diseases having a similar effect occur in third countries, whereas a list of such diseases  should be drawn up and the Commission should be given the ability to adjust that list in the light  of developments in the animal-health field;Whereas an outbreak of such diseases can quickly take on epizootic proportions, causing mortality  and disturbances on a scale liable considerably to reduce the profitability of shellfish-farming;Whereas it is therefore necessary to establish at Community level the measures to be taken in the  event of outbreaks of disease, in order to ensure rational development of shellfish-farming and to  contribute to the protection of animal health in the Community;Whereas Member States should report to the Commission and the other Member States all cases of  abnormal mortality observed in bivalve molluscs;Whereas, in such an event, measures must be taken aimed at preventing the spread of the disease, in  particular with regard to the removal of live bivalve molluscs from the farms or zones concerned;Whereas a thorough epidemiological investigation is essential to determine the origin of the  disease and to prevent further spread;Whereas, in order to ensure an effective system of control, diagnosis of the diseases must be  harmonized and carried out under the auspices of responsible laboratories, the coordination of  which may be ensured by a reference laboratory designated by the Community;Whereas, in order to ensure uniform implementation of this Directive, a Community inspection  procedure should be established;Whereas common measures for the control of diseases form a minimum basis for maintaining a uniform  standard of animal health;Whereas the Commission should be entrusted with the task of adopting the necessary implementing  measures,. This Directive establishes minimum Community measures for the control  of the diseases affecting bivalve molluscs referred to in this Directive. 1. For the purposes of this Directive, the definitions laid down in Article 2 of  Directive 91/67/EEC and Article 2 of Directive 91/492/EEC (4) shall apply as necessary.2. In addition, 'observed abnormal mortality' shall mean sudden mortality affecting approximately  15 % of stocks and occurring over a short period between two inspections (confirmed within 15  days). In hatchery a mortality shall be considered abnormal when the farmer cannot obtain larvae  during a period which included successive spawns from different broodstocks. In nursery a mortality  shall be considered abnormal when a sudden sizeable mortality occurs in a short time on a number of  tubes. Member States shall ensure that all farms rearing bivalve molluscs:1. are registered by the official service; this registration must be kept constantly up to date;2. keep a record of:(a) live bivalve molluscs entering the farm, containing all information relating to their delivery,  their number or weight, their size and their origin;(b) bivalve molluscs leaving the farm for reimmersion, containing all information relating to their  dispatch, their number or weight, their size and destination;(c) observed abnormal mortality.This record, which shall be open to scrutiny by the official service at all times, on demand, shall  be updated regularly and kept for four years. 1. Member States shall ensure that a monitoring and sampling programme is applied in  bivalve mollusc farms, farming areas and harvested natural beds in order to observe whether there  is an abnormal mortality and keep track of the health situation of stocks.In addition, the official service may apply the above programme to purification centres and storage  tanks which discharge water into the sea.If, during application of this programme, any abnormal mortality is observed, or if the official  service has information giving it reason to suspect the presence of diseases, the following  measures shall be taken:- a list shall be drawn up of the sites where the diseases referred to in Annex A, list II to  Directive 91/67/EEC are present, provided that such diseases are not the subject of a programme  approved pursuant to the aforementioned Directive,- a list shall be drawn up of the sites at which abnormal mortality has been observed as a result  of the presence of the diseases referred to in Annex D, or on which the official service has  information giving it reason to suspect the presence of diseases,- monitoring of the evolution and geographical spread of the diseases referred to in the first and  second indents.2. The detailed rules for implementing this Article, and inter alia the rules to be applied for  establishing the programme referred to in paragraph 1, particularly as regards the frequency and  timetable of monitoring, procedures for taking samples (statistically representative volume) and  methods of diagnosis, shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article  10. 1. Member States shall ensure that the suspected presence of any diseases referred to  in Article 4 and any abnormal mortality rate observed in bivalve molluscs in farms, in farming  areas or in harvested natural beds or in purification centres or storage tanks which discharge  water into the sea is notified as soon as possible to the official service by the shellfish-farmers  or any other person who has made such observations.2. In the case referred to in paragraph 1, the official service in the Member States shall ensure  that:(a) samples are taken for examination in an approved laboratory;(b) pending the result of the examination referred to in (a), no molluscs leave the affected farm,  farming area or harvested natural beds or purification centres or storage tanks which discharge  water into the sea for relaying or reimmersion in another farm or in the aquatic environment,  unless authorized by the official service.3. If the examination referred to in paragraph 2 (a) fails to demonstrate the presence of a  pathogen, the restrictions referred to in paragraph 2 (b) shall be lifted.4. If the examination referred to in paragraph 2 shows the presence of a pathogen causing the  observed abnormal mortality capable of being the cause of that mortality, or of a pathogen of one  of the diseases referred to in Article 4, an epizootic investigation must be carried out by the  official service in order to determine the possible means of contamination and to investigate  whether molluscs have left the farm, the farming area or the harvested natural beds for relaying or  reimmersion elsewhere during the period preceding observation of the abnormal mortality.If the epizootic investigation shows that the disease has been introduced into one or more farms,  farming areas or harvested natural beds as a result inter alia of molluscs being moved, the  provisions of paragraph 2 shall apply.However, by way of derogation from Article 3 (1) (c) of Directive 91/67/EEC, the official service  may, within its territory, authorize the movement of live bivalve molluscs to other farms, farming  areas or harvested natural beds which are infected with the same disease.If necessary, further appropriate measures may be decided on in accordance with the procedure in  Article 10.5. The official service shall ensure that the Commission and the other Member States are  immediately informed, in accordance with the current Community procedures, of any cases of abnormal  mortality rates observed involving a pathogen, of any measures taken to analyse and control the  situation and of the cause of the mortality. 1. Sampling and laboratory testing for the determination of the cause of abnormal  mortality of bivalve molluscs shall be carried out using the methods established in accordance with  the procedure laid down in Article 10.2. Member States shall ensure that in each Member State a national reference laboratory is  designated, with facilities and expert personnel enabling it to carry out the testing referred to  in paragraph 1.3. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, Member States which do not have a national laboratory  competent in the matter may use the services of a national laboratory with competence in the matter  in another Member State.4. The list of national reference laboratories for diseases of bivalve molluscs is set out in Annex  C.5. National reference laboratories shall cooperate with the Community reference laboratory referred  to in Article 7. 1. The Community reference laboratory for diseases of bivalve molluscs is indicated in  Annex A.2. Without prejudice to Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 (1) on expenditure in the veterinary  field and in particular Article 28 thereof, the functions and duties of the laboratory referred to  in paragraph 1 shall be those laid down in Annex B. 1. Commission experts may, to the extent necessary to ensure uniform application of  this Directive, carry out on-the-spot checks. In so doing, they may carry out random,  non-discriminatory checks to ensure that the competent authority is monitoring compliance with the  requirements of this Directive.The Commission shall inform the Member States of the results of these checks.2. The checks referred to in paragraph 1 shall be carried out in collaboration with the competent  authority.3. The Member State in whose territory the inspections are carried out shall provide the experts  with any assistance they require to accomplish their task.4. Detailed rules for the application of this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the  procedure laid down in Article 10. Annex A shall be amended as necessary by the Council, acting by a qualified majority on  a proposal from the Commission.Annexes B, C and D may be amended as necessary in accordance with the procedure laid down in  Article 10. 01. Where the procedure laid down in this Article is to be followed, matters shall be  referred without delay to the Standing Veterinary Committee, (hereinafter referred to as 'the  Committee'), set up by decision 68/361/EEC (2), by its Chairman, either on his own initiative or at  the request of a Member State.2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be  taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within the time limit which the  Chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the  majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is  required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member  States within the Committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The Chairman  shall not vote.3. (a) The Commission shall adopt the measures envisaged if they are in accordance with the opinion  of the Committee.(b) If the measures envisaged are not in accordance with the opinion of the Committee, or if no  opinion is delivered, the Commission shall, without delay, submit to the Council a proposal  relating to the measures to be taken. The Council shall act by a qualified majority.If, on the expiry of a period of three months, from the date of referral to the Council, the  Council has not acted, the proposed measures shall be adopted by the Commission, save where the  Council has decided against the said measures by a simple majority. 1By 31 December 1999 at the latest, the Commission shall submit a report to the Council  which has been drawn up, if necessary after consulting the Scientific and veterinary Committee,  taking account of experience acquired in applying this Directive and of technical and scientific  developments, accompanied where appropriate by any proposals for amendments.The Council shall act by a qualified majority on any such proposals. 21. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative  provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before 1 June 1997. They shall forthwith inform  the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or  shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods  of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.2. However, from the date laid down in paragraph 1, Member States may, subject to the general rules  of the Treaty, maintain or apply for their production stricter provisions than those laid down by  this Directive. They shall notify the Commission of any such measure.3. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the main provisions of national law which they  adopt in the field governed by this Directive. 3This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its  publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. 4This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. ATIENZA SERNA(1) OJ No C 285, 13. 10. 1994,  p. 9.(2) OJ No C 109, 1. 5. 1995, p. 2.(3) OJ No L 46, 19. 2. 1991, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 95/22/EC (OJ No L 243,  11. 10. 1995, p. 1).(4) Council Directive 91/492/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the health conditions for the  production and the placing on the market of live bivalve molluscs (OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 1).  Directive as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19. Decision last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (OJ No L 168, 2.  7. 1994, p. 31).(2) OJ No L 255, 18. 10. 1968, p. 23.ANNEX ACOMMMUNITY REFERENCE LABORATORY FOR DISEASES OF BIVALVE MOLLUSCSIFREMERBoîte  Postale 13317390 La TrembladeFranceANNEX BFUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMUNITY REFERENCE LABORATORY FOR DISEASES OF  BIVALVE MOLLUSCSThe function and duties of the Community reference laboratory shall be:1. to coordinate, in consultation with the Commission, the methods employed in Member States for  diagnosing diseases of bivalve molluscs, specifically by:(a) building up and retaining a collection of histological slides, strains or isolates of the  relevant pathogens and making these available to approved laboratories in the Member States;(b) organizing periodic comparative tests of diagnostic procedures at Community level;(c) collecting and collating data and information on the methods of diagnosis used and the results  of tests carried out in the Community;(d) characterizing isolates of pathogens by the most up-to-date and appropriate methods to allow  greater understanding of the epizootiology of the disease;(e) keeping abreast of developments in the surveillance, epizootiology and prevention of the  relevant diseases throughout the world;(f) retaining expertise on relevant disease pathogens to enable rapid differential diagnosis;2. to assist actively in the diagnosis of disease outbreaks in Member States by receiving pathogen  isolates for confirmatory diagnosis, characterization and epizootic studies;3. to facilitate the training or retraining of experts in laboratory diagnosis with a view to the  harmonization of diagnostic techniques throughout the Community;4. to collaborate as regards methods of diagnosing exotic diseases, with the competent laboratories  in third countries where those diseases are prevalent.ANNEX CNATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORIES FOR DISEASES OF BIVALVE MOLLUSCS>TABLE  POSITION>ANNEX D>TABLE>
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;mollusc;cephalopod;shellfish;squid;shellfish farming;mussel farming;oyster farming,22
32684,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1126/2006 of  24 July 2006  amending Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Liberia and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1030/2003, and suspending certain restrictive measures in respect of Liberia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 60 and 301 thereof,Having regard to Common Position 2006/31/CFSP of 23 January 2006 renewing the restrictive measures imposed against Liberia (1) and Common Position 2006/518/CFSP of 24 July 2006 modifying and renewing certain restrictive measures imposed against Liberia (2),Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) In order to implement the measures imposed against Liberia by United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1521 (2003), Common Position 2004/137/CFSP of 10 February 2004 concerning restrictive measures against Liberia (3) provided for the implementation of the measures set out in UNSCR 1521 (2003) concerning Liberia, and a ban on the provision to Liberia of financial assistance related to military activities. On 23 January 2006, Common Position 2006/31/CFSP confirmed the restrictive measures of Common Position 2004/137/CFSP for a further period of time, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 1647 (2005).(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 (4) prohibits the provision to Liberia of technical and financial assistance related to military activities, the import of rough diamonds from Liberia and the import of round logs and timber products originating in that country.(3) In the light of the developments in Liberia, the UN Security Council adopted, on 13 June 2006, UNSCR 1683 (2006) introducing some exemptions to the ban on technical assistance related to military activities imposed by paragraph 2(b) of UNSCR 1521 (2003).(4) On 20 June 2006, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1689 (2006). It decided to renew the prohibition against imports of diamonds, but not to renew the prohibition against imports of all round logs and timber products originating in Liberia, which had been imposed by paragraph 10 of UNSCR 1521 (2003) and, after several extensions, expired on 20 June 2006. The Security Council expressed its determination to reinstate that prohibition if, within a period of 90 days, Liberia fails to pass the forestry legislation proposed by the Forest Reform Monitoring Committee created by the Government of Liberia.(5) Taking these Resolutions and Common Positions 2006/31/CFSP and 2006/518/CFSP into account, it is necessary to suspend the prohibition of imports of round logs and timber products originating in Liberia, set out in Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 234/2004, with effect from 23 June 2006, and to amend Articles 3 and 4 of that Regulation, in particular in order to allow the provision of assistance to the police and security forces of the Government of Liberia under certain conditions with effect from 13 June 2006,. Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 3 shall be replaced by the following:(a) technical assistance, financing and financial assistance related to:(i) arms and related materiel, where such assistance or services are intended solely for support of, and use by, the United Nations Mission in Liberia; or(ii) weapons and ammunition which both remain in the custody of the Special Security Service for unencumbered operational use and were provided, pursuant to approval of the Committee established by paragraph 21 of UN Security Council Resolution 1521 (2003), to the members of that Service for training purposes before 13 June 2006;(b) financing and financial assistance related to:(i) arms and related materiel intended solely for support of, and use in, an international training and reform programme for the Liberian armed forces and police, provided that the Committee established by paragraph 21 of UN Security Council Resolution 1521 (2003) has approved the export, sale, supply or transfer of the arms or related materiel concerned;(ii) non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, provided that the Committee established by paragraph 21 of UN Security Council Resolution 1521 (2003) has approved the export, sale, supply or transfer of the equipment concerned; or(iii) weapons and ammunition intended for use by members of the Government of Liberia police and security forces who have been vetted and trained since the inception of the United Nations Mission in Liberia in October 2003, provided that the Committee established by paragraph 21 of UN Security Council Resolution 1521 (2003) has approved the export, sale, supply or transfer of the weapons or ammunition concerned.2. Article 4 shall be replaced by the following:(a) arms and related materiel intended solely for support of, and use in, an international training and reform programme for the Liberian armed forces and police;(b) non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use; or(c) weapons and ammunition intended for use by members of the Government of Liberia police and security forces who have been vetted and trained since the inception of the United Nations Mission in Liberia in October 2003. Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 shall be suspended until 18 September 2006. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. shall apply as from 13 June 2006. Article 2 shall apply as from 23 June 2006.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 2006.For the CouncilThe PresidentK. RAJAMÄKI(1)  OJ L 19, 24.1.2006, p. 38.(2)  See page 36 of this Official Journal.(3)  OJ L 40, 12.2.2004, p. 35. Common Position as amended by Common Position 2004/902/CFSP (OJ L 379, 24.12.2004, p. 113).(4)  OJ L 40, 12.2.2004, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1452/2005 (OJ L 230, 7.9.2005, p. 11).
",Liberia;Republic of Liberia;technical cooperation;technical aid;technical assistance;military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,22
19655,"2000/133/EC: Commission Decision of 22 December 1999 on certain protection measures with regard to imports from Israel of live equidae, live birds and hatching eggs thereof (notified under document number C(1999) 4978) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC(1), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC(2), and in particular Article 18 thereof,Whereas:(1) in accordance with Council Directive 90/426/EEC(3), Israel is included in the list of third countries from which the Member States authorise imports of equidae, established by Council Decision 79/542/EEC(4), as last amended by Commission Decision 1999/759/EC(5);(2) in accordance with Council Directive 90/539/EEC(6), Israel is included in the list of third countries from which the Member States authorise imports of live poultry and hatching eggs, established by Commission Decision 95/233/EC(7), as last amended by Decision 96/619/EC(8);(3) birds other than those referred to in Directive 90/539/EEC may be imported in accordance with the provisions of Council Directive 92/65/EEC, laying down animal health requirements governing trade and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to the animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A(I) to Directive 90/425/EEC(9);(4) cases of West Nile Fever have been reported in poultry, in particular geese, in Israel;(5) the presence of this disease is liable to constitute a danger for humans and Community equidae and poultry;(6) although the virus usually circulates in a bird-mosquito-cycle, it is occasionally transmitted by vector insects to humans or equidae, in which cases of fatality have been described;(7) it is necessary to adopt rapidly protection measures at Community level with regard to importation from Israel of live equidae, live poultry, other birds and hatching eggs thereof;(8) therefore, the temporary admission of registered horses, the re-entry after temporary export of registered horses, the permanent imports and transit of equidae from Israel should be prohibited;(9) moreover, imports of live poultry, including ratites, live game birds and other live birds and hatching eggs thereof should be prohibited;(10) the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The temporary admission of registered horses, the re-admission after temporary export of registered horses, and the imports and transit of equidae originating in, coming from or transiting through Israel are prohibited. 1. Imports into the Community of live poultry, including ratites, and other live birds originating in, coming from or transiting through Israel are prohibited.2. Imports into the Community of hatching eggs of poultry, including ratites and other birds originating in Israel are prohibited. Member States shall amend the measures they apply with regard to Israel to bring them into line with this Decision.They shall inform the Commission thereof. This Decision shall be reviewed in January 2000 and shall apply until 31 March 2000. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1999.For the CommissionDavid BYRNEMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.(2) OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1.(3) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 42.(4) OJ L 146, 14.6.1979, p. 15.(5) OJ L 300, 23.11.1999, p. 30.(6) OJ L 303, 31.10.1990, p. 6.(7) OJ L 156, 7.7.1999, p. 76.(8) OJ L 276, 29.10.1996, p. 18.(9) OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54.
",import;Israel;State of Israel;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;live animal;animal on the hoof;bird;bird of prey;migratory bird;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule,22
16560,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 142/97 of 27 January 1997 concerning the delivery of information about certain existing substances as foreseen under Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 of 23 March 1993 on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances (1), and in particular Article 12 (2) thereof,Whereas the Commission needs relevant information on certain substances in order to initiate the review procedure under Articles 69, 84 and 112 of the Accession Treaty of provisions not yet applicable in the new Member States, whereas this information must be available before all the information required by Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 is available;Whereas Article 12 foresees that for certain substances suspected of presenting serious risks to man or the environment, the manufacturers and importers may be obliged to deliver available information;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1488/94 (2) outlines the principles for the assessment of risks to man and the environment of existing substances in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 793/93;Whereas, the provisions of this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established pursuant to Article 15 of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93,. The manufacturer(s) and importer(s) of the substances listed in the Annex to this Regulation shall deliver all relevant and available information concerning exposure to man and the environment of these substances to the Commission within four months of the entry in force of this Regulation.The information relevant to the exposure information concerns the emission of, or exposure to, the chemical to human populations or environmental spheres at various stages during the life cycle of the substance according Article 3 (3) and Annex 1A of Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 where:- the human populations are workers, consumers and man exposed via the environment;- the environmental spheres are aquatic, terrestrial and atmosphere, as well as information related to fate of the chemical in waste water treatment plants and it's accumulation in the food chain;- the life cycle of a substance is seen as manufacture, transport, storage, formulation into a preparation or other processing, use and disposal or recovery. This Regulation shall enter into force on its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 January 1997.For the CommissionRitt BJERREGAARDMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 84, 5. 4. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 161, 29. 6. 1994, p. 3.ANNEX>TABLE>
",chemical industry;chemical production;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;consumer protection;consumer policy action plan;consumerism;consumers' rights;European Commission;CEC;Commission of the European Communities;EC Commission;EU Commission;dangerous substance;dangerous product;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,22
37743,"2010/62/: Commission Decision of 4 February 2010 on the clearance of the accounts of certain paying agencies in Greece, Malta, Portugal and Finland concerning expenditure financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) for the 2007 financial year (notified under document C(2010) 474). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (1), and in particular Articles 30 and 32(8) thereof,After consulting the Committee on the Agricultural Funds,Whereas:(1) Commission Decisions 2008/396/EC (2) and 2009/87/EC (3) cleared, for the 2007 financial year, the accounts of all the paying agencies except for the Greek paying agency ‘OPEKEPE’, the Italian paying agency ‘ARBEA’, the Maltese paying agency ‘MRAE’, the Portuguese paying agencies ‘IFADAP’ and ‘IFAP’ and the Finnish paying agency ‘MAVI’.(2) Following the transmission of new information and after additional checks, the Commission can now take a decision on the integrality, accuracy and veracity of the accounts submitted by the Greek paying agency ‘OPEKEPE’ the Maltese paying agency ‘MRAE’, the Portuguese paying agencies ‘IFADAP’ and ‘IFAP’ and the Finnish paying agency ‘MAVI’.(3) The first subparagraph of Article 10(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 885/2006 of 21 June 2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 as regards the accreditation of paying agencies and other bodies and the clearance of the accounts of the EAGF and of the EAFRD (4) lays down that the amounts that are recoverable from, or payable to, each Member State, in accordance with the accounts clearance decision referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 10(1) of the said Regulation, shall be determined by deducting advances paid during the financial year in question, i.e. 2007, from expenditure recognised for that year in accordance with paragraph 1. Such amounts are to be deducted from, or added to, the advances against expenditure from the second month following that in which the accounts clearance decision is taken.(4) Pursuant to Article 32(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005, 50 % of the financial consequences of non-recovery of irregularities shall be borne by the Member State concerned and 50 % by the Community budget if the recovery of those irregularities has not taken place within 4 years of the primary administrative or judicial finding, or within 8 years if the recovery is taken to the national courts. Article 32(3) of the said Regulation obliges Member States to submit to the Commission, together with the annual accounts, a summary report on the recovery procedures undertaken in response to irregularities. Detailed rules on the application of the Member States' reporting obligation of the amounts to be recovered are laid down in Regulation (EC) No 885/2006. Annex III to the said Regulation provides the model tables 1 and 2 that have to be provided in 2008 by the Member States. On the basis of the tables completed by the Member States, the Commission should decide on the financial consequences of non-recovery of irregularities older than 4 or 8 years respectively. This Decision is without prejudice to future conformity decisions pursuant to Article 32(8) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005.(5) Pursuant to Article 32(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005, Member States may decide not to pursue recovery. Such a decision may only be taken if the costs already and likely to be incurred total more than the amount to be recovered or if the recovery proves impossible owing to the insolvency, recorded and recognised under national law, of the debtor or the persons legally responsible for the irregularity. If that decision has been taken within 4 years of the primary administrative or judicial finding or within 8 years if the recovery is taken to the national courts, 100 % of the financial consequences of the non-recovery should be borne by the Community budget. In the summary report referred to in Article 32(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 the amounts for which the Member State decided not to pursue recovery and the grounds for the decision are shown. These amounts are not charged to the Member States concerned and are consequently to be borne by the Community budget. This Decision is without prejudice to future conformity decisions pursuant to Article 32(8) of the said Regulation.(6) In clearing the accounts of the paying agencies concerned, the Commission must take account of the amounts already withheld from the Member States concerned on the basis of Decisions 2008/396/EC and 2009/87/EC.(7) In accordance with Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005, this Decision does not prejudice decisions taken subsequently by the Commission excluding from Community financing expenditure not effected in accordance with Community rules,. The accounts of the Greek paying agency ‘OPEKEPE’, the Maltese paying agency ‘MRAE’, the Portuguese paying agencies ‘IFADAP’ and ‘IFAP’ and the Finnish paying agency ‘MAVI’ concerning expenditure financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF), in respect of the 2007 financial year, are hereby cleared.The amounts which are recoverable from, or payable to, each Member State concerned pursuant to this Decision, including those resulting from the application of Article 32(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005, are set out in the Annex. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Greece, the Republic of Malta, the Portuguese Republic and the Republic of Finland.. Done at Brussels, 4 February 2010.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 139, 29.5.2008, p. 33.(3)  OJ L 33, 3.2.2009, p. 38.(4)  OJ L 171, 23.6.2006, p. 90.ANNEXCLEARANCE OF THE PAYING AGENCIES' ACCOUNTSFINANCIAL YEAR 2007AMOUNT TO BE RECOVERED FROM OR PAID TO THE MEMBER STATENote: Nomenclature 2010: 05 07 01 06, 05 02 16 02, 6701, 6702, 6803.MS  2007 — Expenditure/Assigned Revenue for the Paying Agencies for which the accounts are Total a + b Reductions and suspensions for the whole financial year Reductions according to Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 (1) Total including reductions and suspensions Payments made to the Member State for the financial year Amount to be recovered from (–) or paid to (+) the Member State Amount recovered from (–) or paid to (+) the Member State under Decision 2008/396/EC Amount recovered from (–) or paid to (+) the Member State under Decision 2009/87/EC Amount to be recovered from (–) or paid to (+) the Member State (2)cleared disjoined= expenditure / assigned revenue declared in the annual declaration = total of the expenditure / assigned revenue in the monthly declarationsa b c = a + b d e f = c + d + e g h = f – g i i' j = h – i – i'EL EUR 2 377 709 692,71 0,00 2 377 709 692,71 –3 777 975,35 –5 925 969,19 2 368 005 748,17 2 374 149 976,67 –6 144 228,50 0,00 0,00 –6 144 228,50MT EUR 1 968 874,78 0,00 1 968 874,78 –16 690,38 0,00 1 952 184,40 1 953 932,59 –1 748,19 0,00 0,00 –1 748,19PT EUR 718 788 155,94 0,00 718 788 155,94 – 283 116,74 – 210 898,70 718 294 140,50 717 209 444,82 1 084 695,68 0,00 295 352,51 789 343,17FI EUR 579 761 052,62 0,00 579 761 052,62 –1 768 694,94 –17 427,95 577 974 929,73 577 803 602,60 171 327,13 0,00 0,00 171 327,13MS  Expenditure (3) Assigned revenue (3) Sugar Fund Article 32 (=e) Total (=h)Expenditure (4) Assigned revenue (4)05 07 01 06 6701 05 02 16 02 6803 6702i j k l m n = i + j + k + l + mEL EUR – 218 259,31 0,00 0,00 0,00 –5 925 969,19 –6 144 228,50MT EUR –1 682,32 –65,87 0,00 0,00 0,00 –1 748,19PT EUR 1 000 241,87 0,00 0,00 0,00 – 210 898,70 789 343,17FI EUR 189 819,66 –1 064,58 0,00 0,00 –17 427,95 171 327,13(1)  The reductions and suspensions are those taken into account in the payment system, to which are added in particular the corrections for the non respect of payment deadlines established in August, September and October 2008.(2)  For the calculation of the amount to be recovered from or paid to the Member State the amount taken into account is, the total of the annual declaration for the expenditure cleared (column a), or the total of the monthly declarations for the expenditure disjoined (column b). Applicable exchange rate: Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 883/2006.(3)  If the Assigned revenue part would be in advantage of Member State, it has to be declared under 05 07 01 06.(4)  If the Assigned revenue part of the Sugar Fund, would be in the advantage of the Member State, it has to be declared under 05 02 16 02.Note: Nomenclature 2010: 05 07 01 06, 05 02 16 02, 6701, 6702, 6803.
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17608,"98/618/EC: Commission Decision of 23 October 1998 under the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 3286/94 concerning measures maintained by the Republic of Argentina on the export of bovine hides and the import of finished leather (notified under document number C(1998) 3206). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3286/94 of 22 December 1994 laying down Community procedures in the field of the common commercial policy in order to ensure the exercise of the Community's rights under international trade rules, in particular those established under the auspices of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) (1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 356/95 (2), and in particular Articles 13 and 14 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PROCEDURE(1) On 8 January 1997 the Commission received a complaint pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3286/94 (hereafter the 'Regulation`). The complaint was lodged by Cotance, the Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community, on behalf of those of its members that are engaged in production and/or finishing of bovine leather.(2) The complainant alleged that a number of Argentinian measures on the export of raw and semi-tanned bovine hides and the import of finished leather are inconsistent with several provisions of the Agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation (hereafter 'WTO Agreement`) and its Annexes and that these measures are causing adverse trade effects to its member companies. On that basis the complainant asked the Commission to take the necessary actions to convince Argentina to repeal these practices consisting of: (a) a de facto export ban on raw hides; (b) a customs control procedure for raw hides in which experts of the Argentinian tanning industry participate; (c) the payment of additional value added tax and a statistic duty on finished leather imports; and (d) the advance payment of turnover tax when importing finished leather.(3) The complaint contained sufficient prima facie evidence to justify the initiation of a Community examination procedure pursuant to Article 8 of the Regulation. Consequently, an examination procedure was initiated on 26 February 1997 (3).(4) Following the initiation of the Community examination procedure the Commission conducted an in-depth legal and factual investigation. Based on the findings of this investigation the Commission reached the conclusions which are indicated below.B. FINDINGS REGARDING THE EXISTENCE OF AN OBSTACLE TO TRADE(5) The investigation revealed that the Argentinian export regime for raw and semi-tanned bovine hides operate as a de facto export prohibition. It appears that, since 1972, the Argentinian authorities have shown a constant will to prohibit the export of raw and semi-tanned bovine hides by means of various measures, which all have succeeded in considerably restricting and finally making impossible the export of raw and semi-tanned bovine hides. Before 1972 there were regular and important trade flows in hides between Argentina and the Community.The fact that this export regime succeeded in reaching its objective is demonstrated by the following elements: (a) the Argentinian authorities admit that there have been no (legal) exports of raw and semi-tanned bovine hides since 1987; (b) hide traders state that it is impossible to buy hides in Argentina for export purposes; and (c) the Argentinian tanning industry admits that the Argentinian hide market is not a free market. Furthermore, by availing themselves of Article XI:2(a) of GATT 1994, which is an exemption to the obligation not to maintain prohibitions or restrictions on exports, the Argentinian authorities appear to suggest that the country is maintaining an export prohibition, or at least export restrictions, in the sense of Article XI:1. Finally, an analysis based on Argentinian and US prices shows that, even after allowing for the export duty on bovine hides which exists in Argentina, the price of Argentinian hides should normally have reached a level at which it would have been possible to export.This factual evidence indicates that Argentina maintains a de facto ban on the export of raw and semi-tanned bovine hides. Moreover, the investigation uncovered at least one government measure (namely the authorisation granted to the tanning industry to participate in customs control procedures of hides before export) designed to enforce this ban. Export prohibitions or restrictions are expressly ruled out by Article XI of GATT 1994. This provision thus provides the Community a right of action within the meaning of Article 2(1) of the Regulation against Argentina.(6) Personnel appointed by the Argentinian chamber for the tanning industry are authorised to assist the Argentinian customs authorities in carrying out customs controls of raw and semi-tanned bovine hides before exports. Apart from being part of the export regime designed to make exports of hides impossible, this practice is in itself challengable under the provisions of GATT 1994. The participation of representatives of an industry which has an obvious interest in impeding the export of its raw material does not guarantee the impartial management of such procedure in the sense of Article X:3(a) of GATT 1994.Therefore, with regard to this practice Article X:3(a) of GATT 1994 read in conjunction with Article XI:1 constitute international trade rules conferring on the Community a right of action within the meaning of Article 2(1) of the Regulation.(7) Argentina applies an 'additional VAT` of 9 % on imported products. In practice this means that the VAT rate for imported goods is 30 % instead of 21 % for goods purchased on the domestic market. The VAT rate for imported goods is thus discriminatory when compared to the rate applied on domestic sales. The fact that the 'additional` VAT is only an instalment that can be deducted from the final settlement of VAT does not affect this analysis. Therefore the additional VAT is to be considered as a breach of the national treatment principle enshrined in Article III:2 of GATT 1994 which constitutes an international trade rule conferring the Community a right of action within the meaning of Article 2(1) of the Regulation.(8) Operators who import foreign goods into Argentina must pay an 'advance turnover tax` of 3 % of the price of the goods. Although it is treated as a credit for the taxpayer when he presents his tax declaration it clearly implies a discrimination in favour of Argentinian input material for the manufacture and finished consumer goods. Therefore, also with regard to this 'advance turnover tax`, Article III:2 of GATT 1994 constitutes an international trade rule conferring the Community a right of action within the meaning of Article 2(1) of the Regulation.(9) Under these circumstances the Commission considers that the complainant's allegations are well-founded.(10) The Commission nonetheless considers that reference to the above legal bases does not rule out recourse to any other pertinent provision of the WTO Agreement and of the Agreements annexed to it, which could be of use in procedures before the WTO.C. FINDINGS REGARDING ADVERSE TRADE EFFECTS(11) At present, the export prohibition makes it totally impossible for Community tanners to purchase raw bovine hides in Argentina, although this investigation has shown that, for various reasons, Community tanneries are very interested in sourcing bovine hides from Argentina.(12) Despite Argentina's important hide production, its contribution to international trade in bovine hides is negligible. Argentina's absence from international trade in this commodity reduces the international availability of this product and consequently affects the Community tanning sector's security of supply.(13) The Argentinian measures on the export of bovine hides entail a further risk of further proliferation of export restrictions. In this regard, Argentina's Mercosur partners may be a matter for concern.(14) The Community tanning sector depends heavily on imported hides. As a result of export restrictions maintained by Argentina and subsequently by other countries, tanneries need more supplying countries for an ever growing part of their supplies, which implies increasing uncertainty and additional costs.(15) As a result of the export measures, the Argentinian market is insulated from the casual movements of world market prices, which leads to an artificial reduction of the local price for Argentinian hides.(16) Because raw material prices are artificially low, Argentinian tanners have a cost advantage over foreign manufacturers that have to pay prices influenced by the world markets. Given the high share of raw material in leather production costs, the cost advantage of Argentinian tanners is therefore considerable. It is therefore established that, with an artificially cheap raw material, Argentinian bovine leather tanners can undercut their EC competitors substantially.(17) Argentina has significantly increased its exports of finished leather since the implementation of export restrictions as from 1972. Since the Argentinian leather producers benefit from a considerable unfair competitive advantage, it is clear that an important part of their export successes stem from this advantage. Under normal and fair circumstances of competition, Community tanners could at least have held part of the market shares that are now held by Argentinian leather throughout the world.(18) Most EC bovine leather tanners have lost market shares in the Community since the beginning of the decade, while Argentina increased its market share in a number of Community Member States. Here again parts of these market share gains are due to the Argentinian tanners' unfair competitive advantage.(19) The Argentinian measures on exports of raw and semi-tanned bovine hides seriously impede trade flows in these products and endanger the Community tanning industry's security of supply in raw materials. They also result in an unfair competitive advantage for Argentinian leather producers, which allows them to undercut prices of their EC competitors. Therefore, the Commission concluded that abovementioned effects do constitute adverse trade effects within the meaning of Article 2(4) of the Regulation. Moreover, the Commission found that, as in the event of an Argentinian upswing in the demand of Community leather they may discourage processors from buying Community leather, the additional VAT on imports and the advance payment of income tax raised on imports result in potentially adverse trade effects that are likely to develop into actual trade effects within the meaning of Article 2(4) of the Regulation.D. COMMUNITY INTEREST(20) Ensuring that WTO partners fully comply with their obligations is of the utmost importance for the Community which has committed itself to the same obligations.(21) If the Community does not react against the present barriers to trade, the number of countries maintaining export restrictions or prohibitions may increase further in the coming years, adding new and severe distortions to trade, which will further affect Community producers of leather.(22) The Argentinian practices affect a Community tanning industry which is faced with increasing low-cost competition from Asian and Latin American tanners. In a world leather market where the number of participants is growing, the market share available to each is getting smaller and smaller. In such a context any unfair competitive advantage leads to severe market distortions, and should therefore effectively be challenged.E. CONCLUSIONS AND MEASURES TO BE TAKEN(23) The investigation has established that it will take no remedy other than a radical change in the regime applicable in Argentina to exports of bovine hides and imports of finished leather to eliminate the actual and potential adverse trade effects of abovementioned obstacles to trade.(24) Intensive discussions have been held with the relevant Argentinian authorities to discuss this matter further aimed at finding an amicable solution to the problems concerning hide and leather trade. More particularly, the Commission services met the Argentinian authorities on 30 and 31 March 1998 in Buenos Aires. On this occasion, the Argentinian authorities agreed to the objective of fully liberalising their hide exports by January 2000 and accepted to notify the phasing out scheme of the export tax on bovine hides to the WTO. The Argentinian authorities also showed a certain flexibility and agreed to explore the possible means to amend the customs regulation authorising the Argentinian leather industry to participate in customs control of hides before export.However, despite their expressed willingness to find a mutually satisfactory solution and after five months of discussing the modalities of such a solution with the Commission, the Argentinian authorities have so far failed to notify their objective of fully liberalising trade in hides and the phasing out scheme of the export tax on bovine hides to the WTO, and have not yet amended the Regulation on customs control of hides before export.(25) In these circumstances, it appears that the interests of the Community call for initiation of WTO dispute settlement proceedings,. Article 11. The tacit export prohibition on bovine hides, the participation of representatives of the tanning industry in customs control procedures of hides before export, the additional value added tax on imported products and the advance payment of turnover tax maintained by the Republic of Argentina constitute an 'obstacle to trade` within the meaning of Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 3286/94.2. The Community will commence action against the Republic of Argentina under the Understanding on the Rules and Procedures for the Settlement of Disputes and other relevant WTO provisions with a view to securing removal of the obstacle to trade. This Decision shall apply from the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 23 October 1998.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANVice-President(1) OJ L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 71.(2) OJ L 41, 23. 2. 1995, p. 3.(3) OJ C 59, 26. 2. 1997, p. 6.
",leather industry;leather production;tanning industry;Argentina;Argentine Republic;leather;leather article;leather product;restriction on competition;discriminatory trading practice;distortion of competition;illegal trade practice;unfair competition;unfair trade practice;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;export;export sale,22
13974,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 301/95 of 14 February 1995 determining the loss of income and the premiums applicable per ewe and per female goat in the Member States and the payment of the specific aid for sheep and goat farming in certain less-favoured areas of the Community for the 1994 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 of 25 September 1989 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 5 (6) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Canary Islands with regard to certain agricultural products (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1974/93 (4), and in particular Article 13 thereof,Whereas Article 5 (1) and (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 provides for a premium to be granted to compensate for any loss of income sustained by producers of sheepmeat and, in certain areas, of goatmeat; whereas those areas are defined in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 and in Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1065/86 of 11 April 1986 determining the mountain areas in which the premium for goatmeat producers is granted (5), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3519/86 (6);Whereas, pursuant to Article 5 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, the Member States were authorized by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1640/94 (7) to pay an initial advance and by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1765/94 (8) to pay a second advance to sheepmeat and goatmeat producers; whereas the definitive premiums to be paid in respect of the 1994 marketing year must thus be fixed;Whereas, pursuant to Article 5 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, the premium payable to producers of heavy lambs in respect of the 1994 marketing year is obtained by multiplying the loss of income by a coefficient expressing the annual average production of heavy lamb meat per ewe producing such lambs, expressed in terms of 100 kilograms carcase weight; whereas, in accordance with the abovementioned Regulation, the premium per ewe for producers of lights lambs and per female goat for the 1994 marketing year should be 80 % of the premium for producers of heavy lambs;Whereas, pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, the premium must be reduced by the impact on the basis price of the coefficient provided for in Article 8 (2) of that Regulation; whereas that coefficient was fixed at 7 % by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2069/92 of 30 June 1992 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 (9);Whereas it is opportune to foresee that the aid provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 1323/90 of 14 May 1990 instituting specific aid for sheep and goat farming in certain less-favoured areas of the Community (10), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 363/93 (11), or the balance of this aid, resulting from the application of Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1640/94, should be granted before a certain date and under what conditions;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 provides for the application from 1 July 1992 of specific measures with regard to agricultural production in the Canary Islands; whereas those measures involve the granting of a supplement to the premium payable to producers of light lambs and female goats on the same terms as those laid down for the granting of the premium provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89; whereas those terms provided for Spain to be authorized to pay the supplement to the premium;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sheep and Goats,. It is hereby noted that the difference between the basic price less the impact of the coefficient provided for in Article 8 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 and the Community market price during the 1994 marketing year was ECU 111,189 per 100 kilograms. The coefficient provided for in Article 5 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 is hereby fixed at 16 kilograms. 1. The premium payable per ewe in respect of the 1994 marketing year shall be as follows:>TABLE>2. The premium payable per female of the caprine species and per region in areas listed in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 and in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1065/86 in respect of the 1994 marketing year shall be as follows:(ECU)Premium payable per female of the caprine species14,232 The specific aid which Member States are authorized to pay to producers of sheepmeat and goatmeat in less-favoured areas pursuant to Article 1 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1323/90, within the limits and at the rates provided for in Article 5 (7) and the second indent of the second subparagraph of Article 5 (8) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89, or, should it be the case, the balance of this aid, in the event of Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1640/94 being applied, shall be paid before 15 October 1995. The representative rate applicable to the amount of this specific aid is that of the last day of the 1994 marketing year. Pursuant to Article 13 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92, the supplement to the premium for the 1994 marketing year to be granted to producers of light lambs and female goats located in the Canary Islands, within the limits and at the rates laid down in Article 5 (7) and the second indent of the second subparagraph of Article 5 (8) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 shall be as follows:- ECU 5,258 per ewe in the case of producers as referred to in Article 5 (3) of that Regulation,- ECU 5,258 per female goat in the case of producers as referred to in Article 5 (5) of that Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 February 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 289, 7. 10. 1989, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 13.(4) OJ No L 180, 23. 7. 1993, p. 26.(5) OJ No L 97, 12. 4. 1986, p. 25.(6) OJ No L 325, 20. 11. 1986, p. 17.(7) OJ No L 172, 7. 7. 1994, p. 10.(8) OJ No L 183, 19. 7. 1994, p. 31.(9) OJ No L 215, 30. 7. 1992, p. 59.(10) OJ No L 132, 23. 5. 1990, p. 17.(11) OJ No L 42, 19. 2. 1993, p. 1.
",sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;less-favoured agricultural area;area with specific problems;less-favoured agricultural region;Canary Islands;Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;livestock farming;animal husbandry;stockrearing;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
19676,"2000/165/EC: Commission Decision of 15 February 2000 setting out the arrangements for Community comparative trials and tests on seeds and propagating material of certain plants under Council Directives 66/401/EEC, 66/402/EEC, 66/403/EEC and 69/208/EEC (notified under document number C(2000) 370) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 66/401/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of fodder plant seed(1), as last amended by Directive 98/96/EC(2), and in particular Article 20(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 66/402/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of cereal seed(3), as last amended by Commission Directive 1999/54/EC(4), and in particular Article 20(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 66/403/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of seed potatoes(5), as last amended by Commission Decision 1999/742/EC(6), and in particular Article 14(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 69/208/EEC of 30 June 1969 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants(7), as last amended by Directive 98/96/EC, and in particular Article 19(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) The above mentioned Directives provide for the necessary arrangement to be made for Community comparative trials and tests of seed and propagating material to be carried out.(2) It is essential to ensure the adequate representation of the samples included in the trials and tests at least for certain selected plants. Member States should participate in the Community comparative trials and tests, in so far as seed of the abovementioned plants are usually reproduced or marketed in their territories, in order to ensure that proper conclusion may be drawn therefrom.(3) The Commission is responsible for making the necessary arrangements for the Community comparative trials and tests.(4) The detailed technical arrangements for the carrying out of the trials and tests have been made within the Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry.(5) The arrangements for the trials and tests also cover, inter alia, certain harmful organisms which come within the scope of Council Directive 77/93/EEC of 21 December 1976 on protective measures against the introduction into Member States of organisms harmful to plants or plant products(8) as last amended by Commission Directive 1999/53/EC(9) (Community Plant Health Regime).(6) Community comparative trials and tests should be carried out during 1999 to 2001 on seeds and propagating material harvested in 1999 and the general arrangements for such trials and tests should also be set out.(7) The measures provided for in this decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry,. 1. Community comparative trials and tests shall be carried out during 1999 to 2001 on seeds and propagating material of the plants listed in the Annex hereto.2. All Member States shall participate in the Community comparative trials and tests in so far as seeds and propagating material of the plants listed in the Annex hereto are usually reproduced or marketed in their territories. The general arrangements for the carrying out of the trials and tests referred to in Article 1 are set out in the Annex hereto. In relation to the assessments under Directive 77/93/EEC each sample to be submitted to the laboratory tests shall have been previously coded by the body responsible for carrying out the trials and tests under the responsibility of the Commission services. In the case of samples confirmed to be contaminated by any of the relevant harmful organisms, the Commission shall ensure that the measures required under the Community Plant Health Regime are taken. This is without prejudice to the general conditions applicable to the examination of the annual reports on the confirmed results and conclusions of Community comparative trials and tests. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 February 2000.For the CommissionDavid BYRNEMember of the Commission(1) OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2298/66.(2) OJ L 25, 1.2.1999, p. 27.(3) OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2309/66.(4) OJ L 142, 5.6.1999, p. 30.(5) OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2320/66.(6) OJ L 297, 18.11.1999, p. 39.(7) OJ L 169, 10.7.1969, p. 3.(8) OJ L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 20.(9) OJ L 142, 5.6.1999, p. 29.ANNEX>TABLE>
",plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;plant propagation;grafting;plant reproduction;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;seed;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;testing;experiment;industrial testing;pilot experiment;test,22
18311,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2407/98 of 6 November 1998 establishing the allocation of export licences for cheeses to be exported in 1999 to the United States of America under certain quotas resulting from the GATT Agreements. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1466/95 of 27 June 1995 laying down special detailed rules of application for export refunds on milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2184/98 (2), and in particular Article 9a(3) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 2185/98 (3) opens the procedure for the allocation of export licences for cheese to be exported in 1999 to the United States of America under certain quotas resulting from the GATT Agreements;Whereas, in the case of applications for provisional licences lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2185/98 relating to quantities of products in each product group greater than those available, the allocation of licences may take into account the quantity of the same products exported to the United States of America by the applicant in the past and preference may be given to applicants whose designated importers are subsidiaries; whereas licences should be allocated to applicants who exported the cheeses in question to the United States of America in at least one of the preceding three years; whereas a preference should be accorded to those applicants whose designated importers are subsidiaries by fixing higher allocation coefficients for such applicants; whereas all other applications should be rejected;Whereas the regime does not foresee the possibility for an operator to renounce the delivery of a certificate in cases where the quantity resulting from the application of the allocation coefficients is very small; whereas experience has shown that there is a risk of an operator in such circumstances being unable to fulfil his obligation to export with the consequent loss of the security; whereas it is therefore appropriate to ensure the allocation of a minimum quantity;Whereas in the case of products groups for which the applications lodged are for quantities less than those available, it is appropriate to provide for the allocation of the remaining quantities to the applicants in proportion to the quantities applied for; whereas the allocation of such further quantities should be conditional upon the interested operator making a request and lodging a security,. 1. Applications for provisional export licences lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2185/98 in respect of the product groups and quotas identified by 16-Tokyo, 16-Uruguay, 17-, 20-, 21- and 25-Tokyo and 25-Uruguay in column 3 of the Annex hereto:- by applicants which show an export to the United States of America of the products in question during at least one of the preceding three years and whose designated importers are subsidiaries shall be accepted:(a) for the quantity applied for per product code of the export refund nomenclature not exceeding that indicated in column 5 of the Annex; and(b) for the quantity applied for per product code of the export refund nomenclature exceeding that indicated in column 5 in so far as the allocation coefficients indicated in column 6 of the Annex allow,- by applicants other than those provided for under the first indent which show an export to the United States of America of the products in question during at least one of the preceding three years shall be accepted:(a) for the quantity applied for per product code of the export refund nomenclature not exceeding that indicated in column 7 of the Annex; and(b) for the quantity applied for per product code of the export refund nomenclature exceeding that indicated in column 7 in so far as the allocation coefficients indicated in column 8 of the Annex allow,- by applicants other than those provided for under the first and second indents above shall be rejected.2. Applications for provisional export licences lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2185/98 in respect of the product groups and quotas identified by 18- and 22-Tokyo and 22-Uruguay in column 3 of the Annex hereto shall be accepted for the quantities requested. On the further application of the trader within 15 working days of the entry into force of this Regulation and subject to the lodging of the security applicable, provisional export licences may be issued for further quantities in so far as the coefficients in column 9 of the Annex allow. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 November 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 144, 28. 6. 1995, p. 22.(2) OJ L 275, 10. 10. 1998, p. 21.(3) OJ L 275, 10. 10. 1998, p. 23.ANNEX>TABLE>
",cheese;GATT;General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;United States;USA;United States of America,22
37150,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 435/2009 of 26 May 2009 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 (Single CMO Regulation) as regards certain codes of the Combined Nomenclature. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 234/79 of 5 February 1979 on the procedure for adjusting the Common Customs Tariff nomenclature used for agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (2) contains the Combined Nomenclature (CN) applicable from 1 January 2009.(2) Some of the CN codes and descriptions in Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (3) do no longer correspond to the CN.(3) Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the management committee for the common organisation of agricultural markets,. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 May 2009.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 34, 9.2.1979. p. 2.(2)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 is amended as follows:(1) Part I (cereals) is amended as follows:(a) The CN codes 1702 30 91 and 1702 30 99 and the corresponding descriptions are replaced by the following:‘ex 1702 30 50 – – Other:– – – In the form of white crystalline powder, whether or not agglomerated, containing in the dry state less than 99 % by weight of glucoseex 1702 30 90 – – – Other, containing in the dry state less than 99 % by weight of glucose’(b) The description in column 2 for CN codes 2309 10 11 to 2309 10 53 is replaced by the following:(c) The description in column 2 for CN codes ex 2309 90 to 2309 90 53 is replaced by the following:(2) Part III (sugar) is amended as follows:(a) In column 1, ‘1702 60 95 and 1702 90 99’ are replaced by ‘1702 60 95 and 1702 90 95’;(b) The CN code ‘1702 90 60’ and the corresponding product description is deleted;(3) Part X (processed fruit and vegetable products) is amended as follows:(a) In the product description for CN code ex 2001 under the sixth indent the CN code ‘ex 2001 90 99’ is replaced by the CN code ‘ex 2001 90 97’(b) In the product description for CN code ex 2007 under the second indent the CN code ‘ex 2007 99 57’ is replaced by CN code ‘ex 2007 99 50’ and the CN code ‘ex 2007 99 98’ is replaced by the CN code ‘ex 2007 99 97’;(4) In Part XI (bananas), column 1, the CN code ‘ex 2007 99 57’ is replaced by the CN code ‘ex 2007 99 50’ and the CN code ‘ex 2007 99 98’ is replaced by the CN code ‘ex 2007 99 97’;(5) Part XV (beef and veal), column 1, point (b), is amended as follows:(a) The CN codes ‘0206 10 91’ and ‘0206 10 99’ are replaced by the CN code ‘0206 10 98’;(b) The CN codes ‘1602 50 31 to 1602 50 80’ are replaced by the CN codes ‘1602 50 31 and 1602 50 95’;(6) In Part XX (poultry meat), column 1, point (f), the CN codes ‘1602 20 11’ and ‘1602 20 19’ are replaced by the CN code ‘1602 20 10’;(7) Part XXI (other products) is amended as follows:(a) The CN codes ‘ex 0206 49’ and ‘ex 0206 49 20’ and their corresponding product description are replaced by the following‘ex 0206 49 00 – – Other:– – – Of domestic swine:– – – – For the manufacture of pharmaceutical products (c)’(b) The CN code ‘0206 49 80’ is deleted;(c) The CN code ‘1602 90 41’ and the corresponding product description is deleted;(d) In Column 1, the CN code ‘1602 90 98’ is replaced by the CN code ‘1602 90 99’.
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;beef;poultrymeat;pigmeat;pork,22
6814,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 3880/88 of 12 December 1988 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84 laying down special measures in respect of olive oil. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas, pursuant to Article 1 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3462/87 (4), producer Member States must set up agencies for the purpose of carrying out certain checks and duties in connection with the olive oil production aid scheme; whereas, in accordance with Article 1 (5) of the said Regulation, the Council must adopt, before 1 January 1989, the method for financing the agencies' expenditure as from the 1989/90 marketing year;Whereas, taking account of the important role that these bodies can play in ensuring that the production aid arrangements are applied correctly and in a uniform manner, provision should be made for a method of financing their actual expenditure which enables them to operate smoothly and efficiently within the framework of administrative autonomy provided for in the rules concerned; whereas that objective can be achieved via a method which combines Community financing and financing by the Member State;Whereas the agencies in the four producer Member States concerned are not in an identical situation; whereas administrative and legal difficulties have resulted in delays in the setting-up and/or operation of the agencies in certain Member States; whereas those Member States did not make effective use of the maximum amounts which were earmarked for them during the initial phase when expenditure was fully chargeable to the Community; whereas the period covered by the said phase should therefore be extended by one year without increasing the maximum amounts already allocated under the existing rules,. Article 1 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84 is hereby replaced by the following:'5. Over a period of five years from 1 November 1984, the following percentages of the agency's actual expenditure shall be chargeable to the general budget of the European Communities:- in the case of Italy, 100 % for the first three years, up to a maximum of Ecu 14 million, and 50 % for the fourth and fifth years,- in the case of Greece, 100 % up to a maximum of Ecu 7 million.Over a period of three years from 1 November 1989, 50 % of the actual expenditure of the Italian and the Greek agencies shall be chargeable to the general budget of the European Communities.In the case of Spain and Portugal, 100 % of the agency's actual expenditure during the period from 1 March 1986 to 31 October 1990 shall be covered by the general budget of the European Communities up to a maximum of Ecu 9 300 000 for Spain and Ecu 4 700 000 for Portugal. During the period from 1 November 1990 to 31 October 1992, 50 % of the expenditure in question shall be covered by the said budget.Member States may, under conditions to be determined in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 38 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC, cover part of the expenditure to be borne by them by a deduction from the Community aid granted for olive oil.The Council, acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt by 1 January 1992 the method for financing the expenditure in question as from the 1992/93 marketing year.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 December 1988.For the CouncilThe PresidentY. POTTAKIS(1) OJ No C 258, 5. 10. 1988, p. 5.(2) Opinion delivered on 18 November 1988 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ No L 208, 3. 8. 1984, p. 11.(4) OJ No L 329, 20. 11. 1987, p. 2.
",olive oil;Community budget;EC budget;EU office or agency;Community service body;EC institutional body;EC satellite body;EC specialised body;EU Agencies and decentralised bodies;European Monitoring Centre;European Union office or agency;European agency;European foundation;autonomous Community body;decentralised Community body;specialised Community agency;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
14517,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2500/95 of 26 October 1995 on the issuing of import licences for bananas under the tariff quota for the fourth quarter of 1995 (second period). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization  of the market in bananas  (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94  (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 of 10 June 1993 laying down detailed rules  for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community  (3), as last  amended by Regulation (EC) No 1164/95  (4), and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 478/95 of 1 March 1995 on additional rules for the  application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the tariff quota arrangements for  imports of bananas into the Community and amending Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93  (5), as amended by  Regulation (EC) No 702/95  (6), and in particular Article 4 (3) thereof,Whereas Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2234/95 of 21 September 1995 on the issuing of  import licences for bananas under the tariff quota for the fourth quarter of 1995 and on the  submission of new applications  (7), as corrected by Regulation (EC) No 2329/95  (8), fixes the  quantities available for new licence applications under the tariff quota during the fourth quarter  of 1995; whereas Article 4 (3) of Regulation (EC) No 478/95 lays down that the quantities for which  licences may be issued for the origin(s) concerned must be determined without delay;Whereas Article 9 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 lays down that, where, in the case of a given  quarter and origin, for a country or group of countries referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC)  No 478/95, the quantities covered by import licence applications from one or more of the categories  of operators exceed the quantity available, a reduction percentage is to be applied to applications  for that origin;Whereas the quantities applied for for Cameroon exceed the quantity available and a reduction  coefficient should therefore be applied; whereas applications for import licences submitted by  category B operators for Costa Rica must be rejected since there are no longer quantities available  for new applications for that origin and that category of operators; whereas import licences may be  issued for the quantity referred to in all other new applications;Whereas this Regulation should apply immediately to permit licences to be issued as quickly as  possible,. Import licences shall be issued under the tariff quota for the import  of bananas during the fourth quarter 1995 against new applications as referred to in Article 4 (1)  of Regulation (EC) No 478/95:(a)  for the quantity indicated in the new licence application multiplied by a reduction  coefficient of 0,989300 for Cameroon;(b)  for the quantity indicated in the new licence application where it refers to an origin other  than that referred to in point (a) above.New applications from category B operators for Costa Rica shall be rejected. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official  Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 October 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota,22
18210,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1947/98 of 11 September 1998 concerning the stopping of fishing for northern deepwater prawns by vessels flying the flag of France. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2635/97 (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 50/98 of 19 December 1997 allocating, for 1998, Community catch quotas in Greenland waters (3), provides for northern deepwater prawns quotas for 1998;Whereas, in order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantitative limitations on catches of stocks subject to quotas, it is necessary for the Commission to fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated;Whereas, according to the information communicated to the Commission, catches of northern deepwater prawns in the waters of ICES divisions V and XIV (Greenland waters) by vessels flying the flag of France or registered in France have reached the quota allocated for 1998; whereas France has prohibited fishing for this stock as from 15 July 1998; whereas it is therefore necessary to abide by that date,. Catches of northern deepwater prawns in the waters of ICES divisions V and XIV (Greenland waters) by vessels flying the flag of France or registered in France are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated to France for 1998.Fishing for northern deepwater prawns in the waters of ICES divisions V and XIV (Greenland waters) by vessels flying the flag of France or registered in France is prohibited, as well as the retention on board, the transhipment and the landing of such stock captured by the abovementioned vessels after the date of application of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 15 July 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 September 1998.For the CommissionEmma BONINOMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 356, 31. 12. 1997, p. 14.(3) OJ L 12, 19. 1. 1998, p. 72.
",France;French Republic;ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches,22
16882,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1311/97 of 8 July 1997 amending for the third time Regulation (EC) No 2177/96 introducing preventive distillation as provided for in Article 38 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 for the 1996/97 wine year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 536/97 (2), and in particular Article 38 (5) thereof,Whereas the administrative authorities in some wine-growing regions have been facing insurmountable difficulties in meeting the time limits for approving the distillation contracts and declarations indicated in Commission Regulation (EC) No 2177/96 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 814/97 (4); whereas, for that reason, the time limit for approval of contracts and that for notification to the Commission of the volumes of wine under contract should be put back to 5 June 1997 and 15 June 1997 respectively;Whereas distilleries in some wine-growing regions are facing insurmountable difficulties in meeting the time limits laid down in Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 2177/96 for the delivery of wine; whereas, for that reason, the time limit for delivery of the wine should be put back to 31 July 1997;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Regulation (EC) No 2177/96 is hereby amended as follows:1. in Article 1b (3), '16 May 1997` is replaced by '5 June 1997` and '23 May 1997` is replaced by '15 June 1997`;2. in Article 2 (2), '15 June 1997` is replaced by '31 July 1997`. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 July 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 83, 25. 3. 1997, p. 5.(3) OJ No L 291, 14. 11. 1996, p. 17.(4) OJ No L 116, 6. 5. 1997, p. 21.
",production control;product inspection;EU production;Community production;European Union production;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery,22
44205,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 768/2014 of 11 July 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for alfonsinos in EU and international waters of III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 1262/2012 (2), lays down quotas for 2014.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 July 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 1262/2012 of 20 December 2012 fixing for 2013 and 2014 the fishing opportunities for EU vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocks (OJ L 356, 22.12.2012, p. 22).ANNEXNo 08/DSSMember State SpainStock ALF/3X14-Species Alfonsinos (Beryx spp.)Zone EU and international waters of III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIVClosing date 17.5.2014
",Baltic Sea;North Sea;Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
22323,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2252/2001 of 20 November 2001 amending Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 laying down financial rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period(1), and in particular Article 9(2) and Article 12(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 2(g) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000(2) laying down financial rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 indicates that the annual financing agreement amends, as appropriate, provisions laid down in the multi-annual financing agreement. A possibility for an annual financing agreement also to amend, as appropriate, provisions laid down in another prior annual financing agreement, inter alia, the period of commitment, should be provided for.(2) Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 provides that the Commission shall apply the decommitment rule set out in Article 31(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999(3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1447/2001(4), laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds. As no Commission decision conferring management to agencies in applicant countries could be taken in 2000 it is appropriate to extend the limit date for decommitment of the 2000 commitment.(3) Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 limits eligibility to expenditure paid by beneficiaries from the date of the Commission decision conferring financial management on the agency designated by the applicant country. In order to permit a smooth introduction of the system provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 and to enable concerned parties to benefit properly from it, it is appropriate to exclude from this provision expenditure on feasibility and related studies concerning selected projects and expenditure incurred under technical assistance.(4) Article 11(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 provides for no charges to be levied on interest earned by the Sapard euro account, except those of a fiscal nature. However, in order to ensure the full use of Community funds for Sapard objectives, this exception should also be eliminated.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee of the European Agriculture Guarantee and Guidance Fund (EAGGF),. Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 is amended as follows:1. Article 2(g) is replaced by the following: ""(g) 'annual financing agreement' means the agreement setting out the financial allocation for the year in question on the basis of the appropriations entered in the Community budget and supplementing and amending, as appropriate, provisions laid down either in the multiannual financing agreement or in a prior annual financing agreement;"".2. The following subparagraph is added to Article 7(3): ""By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, the Commission shall automatically decommit any part of the commitment corresponding to the year 2000 which has not been settled by the payment on account or for which it has not received an acceptable payment application, by 31 December 2003 at the latest.""3. Article 9(1), second indent, is replaced by the following: ""- be based on declarations of expenditure incurred by the beneficiary. Such declarations shall include only projects selected and expenditure paid from the date of the Commission decision referred to in Article 3(1), except for feasibility and related studies concerning the selected projects and for technical assistance.""4. Article 11(3) is replaced by the following: ""3. Interest earned on the Sapard euro account shall be used exclusively for the programme. Such interest shall not be subject to reduction due to any charges."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 November 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87.(2) OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 5.(3) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1.(4) OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 1.
",financing of aid;accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;rural development;rural planning;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,22
25731,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 401/2003 of 3 March 2003 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of multiflorous (spray) carnations originating in Israel. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001(3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 209/2003(4), opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Malta, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 400/2003(5) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97(7), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for multiflorous (spray) carnations originating in Israel. The Common Customs Tariff duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2003. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of multiflorous (spray) carnations (CN code ex 0603 10 20 ) originating in Israel, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 4 March 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 March 2003.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22.(2) OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 109, 19.4.2001, p. 2.(4) OJ L 28, 4.2.2003, p. 30.(5) See page 16 of this Official Journal.(6) OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16.(7) OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 71.
",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;import;Israel;State of Israel;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
12936,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1043/94 of 12 April 1994 amending Regulation (EC) No 3680/93 laying down certain conservation and management measures for fishery resources in the Regulatory Area as defined in the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the North West Atlantic Fisheries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3680/93 (2) lays down quotas for Member States in the NAFO Regulatory Area for 1994;Whereas these quotas corresponded to the proposals adopted by NAFO at its annual meeting of 1993;Whereas the NAFO Fisheries Commission, at its special meeting of February 1994, adopted a proposal for cod fishery in NAFO division 3NO for 1994, in the light of scientific evidence showing that a very high proportion of the biomass of this stock is  undersized fish;Whereas the NAFO Fisheries Commission proposed a derogation to the general 130 mm mesh size rule for nets made of polyamide;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3680/93 should therefore be amended,. Regulation (EC) No 3680/93 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 4 (1), the following shall be added after the second paragraph:'For the nets made of polyamide fibres the equivalent minimum mesh size shall be 120 mm. Vessels using these materials shall have aboard certificates, issued by the competent authorities of the flag Member State, certifying that the fibres in the net  used are made of polyamide.'2. The first page of Annex I shall be replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 12 April 1994.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. CONSTANTINOU(1) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 341, 31. 12. 1993, p. 42.ANNEX'ANNEX I"""" ID=""1"">Cod> ID=""2"">North-west Atlantic> ID=""3"">NAFO 2 J + 3 KL> ID=""4"">Belgium""> ID=""4"">Denmark""> ID=""4"">Germany""> ID=""4"">Greece""> ID=""4"">Spain""> ID=""4"">France""> ID=""4"">Ireland""> ID=""4"">Italy""> ID=""4"">Luxembourg"">  ID=""4"">Netherlands""> ID=""4"">Portugal""> ID=""4"">United Kingdom""> ID=""4"">Available for Member States""> ID=""4"">EC total> ID=""5"">0""> ID=""1"">Cod> ID=""2"">North-west Atlantic> ID=""3"">NAFO 3 NO (1)> ID=""4"">Belgium""> ID=""4"">Denmark""> ID=""4"">Germany>  ID=""5"">5""> ID=""4"">Greece""> ID=""4"">Spain> ID=""5"">1 832""> ID=""4"">France> ID=""5"">28""> ID=""4"">Ireland""> ID=""4"">Italy""> ID=""4"">Luxembourg""> ID=""4"">Netherlands""> ID=""4"">Portugal> ID=""5"">345""> ID=""4"">United Kingdom> ID=""5"">3""> ID=""4"">Available for  Member States""> ID=""4"">EC total> ID=""5"">2 213""> ID=""1"">Cod> ID=""2"">North-west Atlantic> ID=""3"">NAFO 3 M> ID=""4"">Belgium""> ID=""4"">Denmark""> ID=""4"">Germany> ID=""5"">513""> ID=""4"">Greece""> ID=""4"">Spain> ID=""5"">1 574""> ID=""4"">France> ID=""5"">221"">  ID=""4"">Ireland""> ID=""4"">Italy""> ID=""4"">Luxembourg""> ID=""4"">Netherlands""> ID=""4"">Portugal> ID=""5"">2 155""> ID=""4"">United Kingdom> ID=""5"">1 022""> ID=""4"">Available for Member States""> ID=""4"">EC total> ID=""5"">5 485"""">(1) There will be no direct fishing on this species, which will be caught only as a by-catch, without prejudice to the rules set out in Article 4 (3) hereof.'
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;conservation of fish stocks;North-West Atlantic Fisheries Organisation;ICNAF;International Commission for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries;NAFO;Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation;fishing regulations;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing net;drag-net;mesh of fishing nets;trawl,22
37229,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 557/2009 of 25 June 2009 on the allocation of import rights for applications lodged for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 under tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 412/2008 for frozen beef intended for processing. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2) and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 412/2008 of 8 May 2008 opening and providing for the administration of an import tariff quota for frozen beef intended for processing (3) opened import tariff quotas for beef and veal products.(2) The applications for import rights lodged for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 relate to quantities in excess of those available for rights under quota 09.4057. The extent to which import rights may be granted should therefore be determined and the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested should be laid down,. Applications for import rights lodged for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 under Regulation (EC) No 412/2008 shall be weighted by an allocation coefficient of 18,957513 % for rights under quota 09.4057. This Regulation shall enter into force on 26 June 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 June 2009.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 125, 9.5.2008, p. 7.
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;frozen product;frozen food;frozen foodstuff;import (EU);Community import;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;beef,22
35542,"Council Regulation (EC) No 146/2008 of 14 February 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers and Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 37(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas:(1) Experience has shown the need to provide for a measure of tolerance for minor cases of non-compliance with the cross compliance requirements where the severity, extent and permanence of such non-compliance would not justify an immediate reduction of the direct payments to be granted. Such a measure of tolerance should nonetheless include an appropriate follow-up by the competent national authority until the non-compliance has been remedied. Moreover, applying reductions to very low initial amounts of direct payments may prove burdensome in comparison to any deterrent effect to be gained. As a consequence, a suitable threshold should be defined, below which Member States may decide not to apply any reduction, provided that the actions to ensure that the farmer remedies the findings of non-compliance concerned are taken by the competent national authority.(2) Article 44(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (2) provides that farmers must keep the parcels corresponding to the eligible hectare at their disposal for a period of at least 10 months. Experience has shown that this condition risks constraining the functioning of the land market and creates significant administrative work for the farmers and administrative services involved. Nonetheless, in order to ensure that double claims are not made for the same land, a date should be fixed on which the parcels should be at the farmer’s disposal. It would be appropriate for Member States to determine that date which should be no later than the date fixed for amendment of the aid application. The same rule should also be applied for the Member States applying the single area payment scheme.(3) As a consequence of the reduction of the period during which the farmer shall keep at his disposal the parcels corresponding to the eligible hectare to a single day for both the single payment scheme and the single area payment scheme, the rules on liability under cross compliance, in particular in the case of transfer of land during the calendar year concerned, should be clarified. It should therefore be made clear that the farmer who submits an aid application should be held liable towards the competent authority with regard to any failure to fulfil the cross compliance requirements in the calendar year concerned for all agricultural land declared in the aid application. This should not preclude private law arrangements between the farmer concerned and the person to whom or from whom the agricultural land was transferred.(4) Article 71h of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 provides that, in the framework of the single payment scheme, the new Member States within the meaning of Article 2(g) of that Regulation may fix different per unit values of entitlements to be allocated for hectares of grassland or permanent pasture and for any other eligible hectares as identified on 30 June 2003 or on 30 June 2005 in the case of Bulgaria and Romania. The new Member States have established an identification system for agricultural parcels in compliance with Article 20 of that Regulation. However, due to technical difficulties when switching over to that identification system, the features of certain parcels as existing in 2003 may not have been accurately reflected. In order to allow for the smooth implementation of the possibility to fix different per unit values, the date for identifying the parcels should be adjusted to 30 June 2006. However for Bulgaria and Romania the date for identifying the parcels should be 1 January 2008. Article 71h of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 should be amended accordingly.(5) Experience has also shown that the setting-up of the administrative infrastructure needed for the management of the statutory management requirements covered by the cross compliance rules implies considerable administrative work. A three-year phasing-in of the statutory management requirements in the new Member States using the single area payment scheme, similar to the phasing-in period applied in the Community as constituted on 30 April 2004 in accordance with the time schedule set out in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, would ease the process of introduction of the statutory management requirements and their smooth implementation. This phasing-in period should be possible even if the new Member State decides to fully apply the direct payments before the last possible date for applying the single area payment scheme. Article 143b(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 51(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 (3) should be amended accordingly.(6) Article 143b(10) and (11) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 lay down the rules governing the passage of new Member States using the single area payment scheme to the application of the single payment system. According to these rules the decision of a new Member State to implement the single payment scheme is subject to the prior authorisation of the Commission on the basis of an assessment of the state of preparedness of the new Member State concerned. This prior authorisation is no longer necessary since almost all direct payments are decoupled and since both the single area payment scheme and the single payment scheme are decoupled and are area-based payments sharing most of the elements of the integrated system, in particular the land parcel identification system. Those provisions should therefore be deleted. Deletion of paragraphs 10 and 11 of Article 143b implies a consequential amendment to Article 143b(9). That provision should therefore also be amended.(7) Table 2 of Annex XII to Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 sets out the total amounts of complementary national direct payments to be paid in Cyprus where the single area payment scheme applies up to 2008. Further to the extension of the application of the single area payment scheme by Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2006 (4), it is necessary to set out the total amounts to be paid in Cyprus where the single area payment scheme applies for 2009 and 2010.(8) The new Member States having decided to apply the single payment scheme have opted to introduce it from 2007. It is therefore appropriate for the amendment to Article 71h of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 to apply to those new Member States from that date.(9) A number of the provisions amended by this Regulation, in particular the measure of tolerance for minor cases of non-compliance, the application of reductions below a certain threshold, the fixation of the date at which the farmer shall have the land at his disposal for eligibility under the single payment scheme and the single area payment scheme, as well as the phasing-in period granted to new Member States applying the single area payment scheme in order to fully implement the requirements linked to cross compliance within their territory, would result in rules more favourable for the farmers concerned than the rules currently in force. The retroactive application of such provisions should not infringe the principle of legal certainty of the economic operators concerned. The same applies to the amended provision of Article 71h of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. However, the provisions concerning the liability of farmers for non-compliance in case of transfer of land should apply from 1 April 2008 in order to provide sufficient legal certainty for the farmers concerned while ensuring an effective application of these provisions in the year 2008.(10) Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 should therefore be amended accordingly,. Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 6 is amended as follows:(a) paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:(b) the following paragraph shall be added:2. in Article 7, paragraph 2, the following subparagraphs shall be added:3. in Article 44, paragraph 3, the second sentence shall be replaced by the following:4. Article 71h shall be replaced by the following:5. Article 143b shall be amended as follows:(a) in paragraph 5, the following subparagraph shall be added:(b) in paragraph 6, the third subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:(a) requirements referred to in point A of Annex III shall apply from 1 January 2009;(b) requirements referred to in point B of Annex III shall apply from 1 January 2011;(c) requirements referred to in point C of Annex III shall apply from 1 January 2011.(a) requirements referred to in point A of Annex III shall apply from 1 January 2012;(b) requirements referred to in point B of Annex III shall apply from 1 January 2014;(c) requirements referred to in point C of Annex III shall apply from 1 January 2014.(c) in paragraph 9, the first sentence shall be replaced by the following:(d) paragraphs 10 and 11 shall be deleted;6. Annex XII shall be amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. In Article 51, paragraph 3, of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, the second subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:‘The derogation provided for in the first subparagraph shall apply until 31 December 2008. As from 1 January 2009 a farmer receiving payments under the single area payment scheme shall respect the statutory management requirements referred to in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 according to the following timetable:(a) requirements referred to in point A of Annex III shall apply from 1 January 2009;(b) requirements referred to in point B of Annex III shall apply from 1 January 2011;(c) requirements referred to in point C of Annex III shall apply from 1 January 2011.However, for Bulgaria and Romania, the application of Articles 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 shall be optional until 31 December 2011 insofar as those provisions relate to statutory management requirements. As from 1 January 2012 a farmer receiving payments under the single area payment scheme shall respect the statutory management requirements referred to in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 according to the following timetable:(a) requirements referred to in point A of Annex III shall apply from 1 January 2012;(b) requirements referred to in point B of Annex III shall apply from 1 January 2014;(c) requirements referred to in point C of Annex III shall apply from 1 January 2014.The new Member States may also apply the option provided for in the second subparagraph where they decide to terminate the application of the single area payment scheme before the end of the period of application provided for in Article 143b(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply as from 1 January 2008 with the following exceptions:(a) Article 1(1)(a) shall apply as of 1 April 2008;(b) Article 1(4) shall apply as from 1 January 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 February 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. ZVER(1)  Opinion of 11 December 2007 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1276/2007 (OJ L 284, 30.10.2007, p. 11).(3)  OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2012/2006 (OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 8).(4)  OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 8.ANNEXIn Table 2 of Annex XII to Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 the two following columns are added:‘2009 20100 01 795 543 1 572 9550 03 456 448 3 438 4884 608 945 4 608 94510 724 282 10 670 2825 547 000 5 115 000156 332 149 6004 323 820 4 312 3001 038 575 1 035 87531 650 945 30 903 405’
",fund (EU);EC fund;rural development;rural planning;common agricultural policy;CAP;common agricultural market;green Europe;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;farmers' income;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
42940,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1059/2013 of 29 October 2013 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 as a feed additive for cattle for fattening and amending Regulation (EC) No 492/2006 (holder of the authorisation Prosol SpA)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation. Article 10 of that Regulation provides for the re-evaluation of additives authorised pursuant to Council Directive 70/524/EEC (2).(2) A preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 was authorised without a time limit in accordance with Directive 70/524/EEC as a feed additive for use on cattle for fattening by Commission Regulation (EC) No 492/2006 (3). That preparation was subsequently entered in the Register of feed additives as an existing product, in accordance with Article 10(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3) The preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 was also authorised for 10 years for sows by Commission Regulation (EC) No 896/2009 (4), for dairy cows and horses by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1119/2010 (5), and for weaned piglets by Commission Regulation (EU) No 170/2011 (6).(4) In accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 in conjunction with Article 7 of that Regulation, an application was submitted for the re-evaluation of that preparation as a feed additive for cattle for fattening, requesting that additive to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(5) The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinion of 13 March 2013 (7) that, under the proposed conditions of use, the preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment and it has the potential to improve the final body weight, the feed to gain ratio and the average daily gain. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(6) The assessment of the preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(7) As a consequence of the granting of a new authorisation under Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, the provisions on Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 contained in Regulation (EC) No 492/2006 should be deleted. Regulation (EC) No 492/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) Since safety reasons do not require the immediate application of the modifications to the conditions of authorisation, it is appropriate to allow a transitional period for interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements resulting from the authorisation.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘gut flora stabilisers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex. In Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 492/2006 the entry on E 1710, Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39 885 is deleted. The preparation specified in the Annex and feed containing that preparation, which are produced and labelled before 19 May 2014 in accordance with the rules applicable before 19 November 2013 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 October 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.(2)  Council Directive 70/524/EEC of 23 November 1970 concerning additives in feeding-stuffs (OJ L 270, 14.12.1970, p. 1).(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 492/2006 of 27 March 2006 concerning the provisional and permanent authorisation of certain additives in feedingstuffs (OJ L 89, 28.3.2006, p. 6).(4)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 896/2009 of 25 September 2009 concerning the authorisation of a new use of Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 as a feed additive for sows (holder of the authorisation Prosol SpA) (OJ L 256, 29.9.2009, p. 6).(5)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 1119/2010 of 2 December 2010 concerning the authorisation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 as a feed additive for dairy cows and horses and amending Regulation (EC) No 1520/2007 (holder of the authorisation Prosol SpA) (OJ L 317, 3.12.2010, p. 9).(6)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 170/2011 of 23 February 2011 concerning the authorisation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 as a feed additive for piglets (weaned) and amending Regulation (EC) No 1200/2005 (holder of authorisation Prosol SpA) (OJ L 49, 24.2.2011, p. 8).(7)  EFSA Journal 2013; 11(4):3174.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisationCFU/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: gut flora stabilisersAdditive compositionCharacterisation of the active substanceAnalytical method (1)1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage conditions and stability to pelleting.2. Minimum recommended content of additive for head per day: 3,6 × 1010 CFU.3. For safety: glasses and gloves shall be used during handling.(1)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: http://irmm.jrc.ec.europa.eu/EURLs/EURL_feed_additives/Pages/index.aspx
",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food;food supplement;nutritional supplement,22
6540,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1868/88 of 29 June 1988 opening, allocating and providing for the administration of a Community tariff quota for rum, arrack and tafia originating in the overseas countries and territories (OCT) associated with the European Economic Community (1988 to 1989). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Decision 86/283/EEC of 30 June 1986 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Economic Community (1), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 of Annex V thereto,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Annex V to Decision 86/263/EEC provides that rum, arrack and tafia shall be imported into the Community free of customs duties within the limits of a Community tariff quota;Whereas the Community established, by Decision 86/47/EEC (2), as extended by Decision 86/645/EEC (3), arrangements for trade between the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic on the one hand and the overseas countries and territories (OCT) on the other; whereas that Decision provides for the particular provisions concerning the quota duties to be applied by those two Member States on imports of products originating in the OCT;Whereas the annual size of the quota is to be fixed on the basis of a basic annual quantity, calculated in hectolitres of pure alcohol, equal to the amount of imports during the best of the past three years for which statistics are available; whereas this quantity should be increased by a growth rate fixed at 27 %; whereas the quota period ranges from 1 July to 30 June of the following year;Whereas Community statistics for the years 1985 to 1987 show the highest volume of imports into the Community of the products in question originating in the OCT, namely 85,91 hectolitres of pure alcohol, occurred in 1986; whereas the volume of the quota should therefore be fixed at 109,11 hectolitres of pure alcohol;Whereas, pursuant to Article 3 (3) of the Annex V to Decision 86/283/EEC, the volume of the quota in question should, however, be increased to 15 000 hectolitres of pure alcohol;Whereas taking into account actual trends on the markets for the products in question, the needs of the Member States and the economic prospects for the period under consideration, the percentage shares in the quota volume may be laid down approximately as follows:Benelux: 60Denmark: 7Germany: 10,8Greece: 0,2Spain: 2France: 4Ireland: 4Italy: 2Portugal: 2United Kingdom: 8Whereas the development of imports into the Community of these products should be recorded and imports accordingly monitored;Whereas, since the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg are united within and jointly represented by the Benelux Economic Union, any measure concerning the administration of the quantities allocated to that economic union may be carried out by any one of its members,. 1. From 1 July 1988 to 30 June 1989, the following products originating from the OCT shall be imported duty free into the Community within the limit of the relevant Community tariff quota mentioned:1.2.3.4.5 //  //  //  //  //  // Order No  // CN code  // Description  // Quota volume (in hl of pure alcohol)  // Quota duty  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // 09.1621   // 2208 40 10 2208 40 90 2208 90 11 2208 90 19  // Rum, arrack and 1986, p. 96. (3) OJ No L 380, 31. 12. 1986, p. 66.2. The rules of origin applicable to the products referred to in paragraph 1 shall be those set out in Annex II to Decision 86/283/EEC.3. Within the limit of their shares as indicated in Article 2, the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic shall apply customs duties calculated in accordance with the 1985 Act of Accession and Decision 86/47/EEC. 1. The tariff quota referred to in Article 1 shall be divided between the Member States as follows:1.2 //  // (in hl of pure alcohol)  // Benelux   // 9 000  // Denmark   // 1 050   // Germany   // 1 620   // Greece  // 30   // Spain   // 300   // France   // 600   // Ireland  // 600   // Italy   // 300   // Portugal   // 300   // United Kingdom   // 1 200 1. Member States shall administer the shares allocated to them in accordance with their own arrangements.2. The extent to which the Member States have taken up their shares shall be determined on the basis of the imports of the products in question, originating in the OCT, entered for customs clearance under declarations for free circulation. 1. In accordance with Article 6 of Annex V to Decision 86/283/EEC, the Community shall monitor imports of the products in question originating in the OCT.2. Member States shall forward to the Commission, not later than the 15th day of each month, statements of imports of the products in question actually charged against the tariff quota during the preceding month. Only products entered at customs under declarations for free circulation and accompanied by a movement certificate conforming to the rules referred to in Article 1 (2) shall be taken into consideration for this purpose.3. The Commission shall regularly inform the Member States of the extent to which the tariff quota has been used up.4. Where necessary, consultations may be held at the request of a Member State or on the initiative of the Commission. The Commission shall take all necessary measures, in close cooperation with the Member States, to ensure the implementation of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 1988.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 29 June 1988.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. RIESENHUBER tafia   // 15 000   // Free   //    //   //   //   //(1) OJ No L 175, 1. 7. 1986, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 63, 5. 3.
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;overseas countries and territories;OCT;spirits;Armagnac;Cognac;brandy;gin;grappa;marc;rum;schnapps;spirits from distilling cereals;spirits from distilling fruit;spirits from distilling wine;vodka;whisky,22
743,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1929/87 of 2 July 1987 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1320/75 on temporary measures for production aid to processed tomato products. , Having regard to Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed  from fruit and vegetables (1) as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1928/87 (2), and in particular Article 2 (3) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (3), Whereas Article 2 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1320/85 (4), as amended by  Regulation (EEC) No 2939/85 (5), laid down that where, in a Member State, production is limited by an interprofessional agreement or a national measure, the quantities allocated to the undertakings may be increased by a maximum of 20 %; Whereas the  present situation on the market no longer justifies such an increase in the quantities of tomatoes that may qualify for the grant of processing aid; whereas, therefore, whilst leaving a certain flexibility in the arrangements in force, the increase  provided for should be restricted to 10 %,. In Article 2 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1320/85, '20 %' is hereby replaced by '10 %'. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall apply with effect from the beginning of the 1987/88 marketing year.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 July 1987. For the Council The President K. E. TYGESEN(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1. (2) See page 32 of this Official Journal. (3) OJ No C 89, 3. 4. 1987, p. 62. (4) OJ No L 137, 27. 5. 1985, p. 41. (5) OJ No L 283, 24. 10. 1985, p. 1.
",fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;production aid;aid to producers,22
44351,"Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 992/2014 of 22 September 2014 repealing Delegated Regulation (EU) No 950/2014. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 219(1) in conjunction with Article 228 thereof,Whereas:(1) In order to mitigate or eliminate the threat of serious imbalance in the cheese market created by the import ban introduced by the Russian government, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 950/2014 (2) provided for a temporary exceptional private storage aid scheme for cheeses for a maximum volume of 155 000 tonnes. To ensure the respect of that maximum quantity, a notification and monitoring mechanism was set up.(2) While the effects of the Russian import ban impact potentially the whole EU market for cheeses, the most affected Member States are Finland and the Baltic States for which Russia is the exclusive trading partner for cheese and Germany, the Netherlands and Poland, for which Russia is a significant destination for cheeses. Furthermore, while cheeses with a geographical indication are affected by the import ban, they only represent a minimum share of the whole range of cheese exported to Russia.(3) The notifications received so far in application of the monitoring mechanism of Article 12 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 950/2014 show that the scheme is disproportionately used by producers of cheese from areas traditionally not exporting significant quantities to Russia. The scheme therefore does not seem adequate to react effectively and efficiently against the market disturbances that result from the Russian ban.(4) In light of the above and to ensure a sound use of the Union budget, it is appropriate to put an end to the private storage scheme for cheeses as provided for by Delegated Regulation (EU) No 950/2014.(5) In order to reduce the risk of an inefficient use of the Union budget, this measure needs to apply immediately.(6) In order to ensure that the expectations of operators having applied for the aid for private storage of cheeses under Article 4 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 950/2014 are protected, applications lodged before the entry into force of this Regulation should be taken into account for the payment of the aid provided for by Delegated Regulation (EU) No 950/2014,. Repeal of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 950/2014Delegated Regulation (EU) No 950/2014 is hereby repealed.However, it shall continue to apply in respect of applications lodged in accordance with its Article 4 before the entry into force of this Regulation.Where acceptance of the full quantity of products for which applications for aid have been notified to the Commission in accordance with the previous subparagraph in relation to a given week would lead to the maximum quantity referred to in Article 1 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 950/2014 being exceeded, the Commission shall, by means of an implementing act adopted without applying the procedure referred to in Article 229(2) and (3) of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, set an allocation coefficient applicable to the quantities corresponding to the applications notified to the Commission in relation to that week. That allocation coefficient shall limit the total quantity of products eligible for the temporary exceptional private storage aid to the maximum quantity referred to in Article 1 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 950/2014. Entry into force and applicationThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 September 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 950/2014 of 4 September 2014 opening a temporary exceptional private storage aid scheme for certain cheeses and fixing in advance the amount of aid (OJ L 265, 5.9.2014, p. 22).
",cheese;storage premium;storage aid;subsidy for storage;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;EU control;Community control;European Union control;Russia;Russian Federation;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,22
21249,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 682/2001 of 3 April 2001 granting a temporary derogation from Regulations (EC) No 1371/95 and (EC) No 1372/95 laying down detailed rules for implementing the system of export licences in the egg and poultrymeat sectors. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in eggs(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1516/96(2), and in particular Article 3(2), Article 8(13) and Article 15 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in poultrymeat(3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2916/95(4), and in particular Article 3(2), Article 8(12) and Article 15 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 3(3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1371/95(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2336/1999(6), and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1372/95(7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2337/1999(8), provides that export licences are to be issued on the Wednesday following the week in which the licence applications are lodged provided that no particular measures have been taken by the Commission in the meantime.(2) Because of public holidays in 2001 and the irregular publication of the Official Journal of the European Communities during those holidays, the period for consideration will be too brief to guarantee proper administration of the market. It should therefore be extended temporarily.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs,. By derogation from Article 3(3) of Regulations (EC) No 1371/95 and (EC) No 1372/95, licences for which applications are lodged during the periods specified below shall be issued on the corresponding dates provided that no specific action as indicated in paragraph 4 of that Article has been taken prior to those dates:- from 9 to 13 April 2001, to be issued on 19 April 2001,- from 23 to 27 April 2001, to be issued on 4 May 2001,- from 28 May to 1 June 2001, to be issued on 7 June 2001,- from 17 to 21 December 2001, to be issued on 3 January 2002,- from 24 to 28 December 2001, to be issued on 7 January 2002. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 April 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 49.(2) OJ L 189, 30.7.1996, p. 99.(3) OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 77.(4) OJ L 305, 19.12.1995, p. 49.(5) OJ L 133, 17.6.1995, p. 16.(6) OJ L 281, 4.11.1999, p. 16.(7) OJ L 133, 17.6.1995, p. 26.(8) OJ L 281, 4.11.1999, p. 21.
",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;egg;animal breeding;animal selection;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;poultrymeat;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,22
16857,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1257/97 of 30 June 1997 concerning the stopping of fishing for northern deepwater prawns by vessels flying the flag of Sweden. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 686/97 (2), and in particular Article 21 (3) thereof,Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 392/97 of 20 December 1996 allocating, for 1997, certain catch quotas between Member States for vessels fishing in the Norwegian exclusive economic zone and the fishing zone around Jan Mayen (3) provides for northern deepwater prawn quotas for 1997;Whereas, in order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantitative limitations on catches of stocks subject to quotas, it is necessary for the Commission to fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated;Whereas, according to the information communicated to the Commission, catches of northern deepwater prawns in the waters of ICES division IV (Norwegian waters south of 62° N) by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden have reached the quota allocated for 1997; whereas Sweden has prohibited fishing for this stock as from 14 May 1997; whereas it is therefore necessary to abide by that date,. Catches of northern deepwater prawns in the waters of ICES division IV (Norwegian waters south of 62° N) by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated to Sweden for 1997.Fishing for northern deepwater prawns in the waters of ICES division IV (Norwegian waters south of 62° N) by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden is prohibited, as well as the retention on board, the transhipment and the landing of such stock captured by the abovementioned vessels after the date of application of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 14 May 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 June 1997.For the CommissionEmma BONINOMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 102, 19. 4. 1997, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 66, 6. 3. 1997, p. 57.
",ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches,22
34805,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1404/2007 of 26 November 2007 fixing the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Baltic Sea for 2008. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 of 6 May 1996 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas (2), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007 of 18 September 2007, establishing a multiannual plan for the cod stocks in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks (3), and in particular Articles 5 and 8(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 requires the Council to adopt the measures necessary to ensure access to waters and resources and the sustainable pursuit of fishing activities taking account of available scientific advice and, in particular, the report prepared by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries.(2) Under Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, it is incumbent upon the Council to establish fishing opportunity limits by fishery or group of fisheries and the allocation of these opportunities to Member States.(3) In order to ensure effective management of the fishing opportunities, the specific conditions under which fishing operations are carried out should be established.(4) The principles and certain procedures for fishery management need to be laid down at Community level, so that Member States can ensure the management of the vessels flying their flag.(5) Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 lays down definitions of relevance to the allocation of fishing opportunities.(6) In accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96, the stocks that are subject to the various measures referred to therein must be identified.(7) Fishing opportunities should be used in accordance with the Community legislation on the subject, and in particular with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1381/87 of 20 May 1987 establishing detailed rules concerning the marking and documentation of fishing vessels (4), Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2807/83 of 22 September 1983 laying down detailed rules for recording information on Member States’ catches of fish (5), Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (6), Commission Regulation (EC) No 2244/2003 of 18 December 2003 laying down detailed provisions regarding satellite-based Vessel Monitoring Systems (7), Council Regulation (EEC) No 2930/86 of 22 September 1986 defining characteristics for fishing vessels (8), Council Regulation (EEC) No 3880/91 of 17 December 1991 on the submission of nominal catch statistics by Member States fishing in the North-East Atlantic (9), Council Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 of 21 December 2005 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures in the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound (10) and Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007.(8) It is appropriate, in accordance with the Commission’s declaration at the meeting of the Council on 11-12 June 2007, to take account of the efforts made by Member States to adjust fleet capacities in the Baltic Sea in recent years without compromising the overall objective of the effort scheme in Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007.(9) In order to contribute to the conservation of fish stocks, certain supplementary measures on technical conditions of fishing should be implemented in 2008,. CHAPTER ISCOPE AND DEFINITIONS Subject matterThis Regulation fixes fishing opportunities for the year 2008 for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks in the Baltic Sea and the associated conditions under which such fishing opportunities may be used. Scope1.   This Regulation shall apply to Community fishing vessels (Community vessels) and fishing vessels flying the flag of, and registered in, third countries operating in the Baltic Sea.2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, this Regulation shall not apply to fishing operations conducted solely for the purpose of scientific investigations which are carried out with the permission and under the authority of the Member State concerned and of which the Commission and the Member State in whose waters the research is carried out have been informed in advance. DefinitionsIn addition to the definitions laid down in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, for the purposes of this Regulation the following definitions shall apply:(a) the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) zones are as defined in Regulation (EEC) No 3880/91;(b) ‘Baltic Sea’ means ICES Divisions IIIb, IIIc and IIId;(c) ‘total allowable catch (TAC)’ means the quantity that can be taken from each stock each year;(d) ‘quota’ means a proportion of the TAC allocated to the Community, a Member State or a third country;(e) ‘day absent from port’ means any continuous period of 24 hours or part thereof during which the vessel is absent from port.CHAPTER IIFISHING OPPORTUNITIES AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS Catch limits and allocationsThe catch limits, the allocation of such limits among Member States, and additional conditions in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 are set out in Annex I to this Regulation. Special provisions on allocations1.   The allocation of catch limits among Member States, as set out in Annex I, shall be without prejudice to:(a) exchanges made pursuant to Article 20(5) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002;(b) reallocations made pursuant to Articles 21(4), 23(1) and 32(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93;(c) additional landings allowed under Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96;(d) quantities withheld in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96;(e) deductions made pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96.2.   For the purpose of withholding quotas to be transferred to 2009, Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 may apply, by way of derogation from that Regulation, to all stocks subject to analytical TAC. Conditions for catches and by-catches1.   Fish from stocks for which catch limits are fixed shall only be retained on board or landed if:(a) the catches have been taken by vessels of a Member State with a quota and that quota has not been exhausted; or(b) species other than herring and sprat are mixed with other species, the catches have been taken with trawls, Danish seines or similar gears whose mesh size is less than 32 mm, and the catches are not sorted either on board or on landing.2.   All landings shall count against the quota or against the Community share, except for catches made under paragraph 1(b).3.   Where the quota for herring allocated to a Member State is exhausted, vessels flying the flag of that Member State, registered in the Community and operating in the fisheries to which the relevant quota applies shall not land catches that are unsorted and that contain herring.4.   Where the quota for sprat allocated to a Member State is exhausted, vessels flying the flag of that Member State, registered in the Community and operating in the fisheries to which the relevant quota applies, shall not land catches that are unsorted and that contain sprat. Fishing effort limitsFishing effort limits are set out in Annex II. Transitional technical measuresTransitional technical measures are set out in Annex III.CHAPTER IIIFINAL PROVISIONS Data transmissionWhen Member States send data to the Commission relating to landings of quantities of stocks caught pursuant to Article 15(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93, they shall use the stock codes set out in Annex I to this Regulation. 0Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2008.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 November 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. SILVA(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 865/2007 (OJ L 192, 24.7.2007, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 115, 9.5.1996, p. 3.(3)  OJ L 248, 22.9.2007, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 132, 21.5.1987, p. 9.(5)  OJ L 276, 10.10.1983, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1804/2005 (OJ L 290, 4.11.2005, p. 10).(6)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11).(7)  OJ L 333, 20.12.2003, p. 17.(8)  OJ L 274, 25.9.1986, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 3259/94 (OJ L 339, 29.12.1994, p. 11).(9)  OJ L 365, 31.12.1991, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 448/2005 (OJ L 74, 19.3.2005, p. 5).(10)  OJ L 349, 31.12.2005, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 809/2007 (OJ L 182, 12.7.2007, p. 1).ANNEX ILandings limits and associated conditions for year-to-year management of catch limits applicable to Community vessels in areas where catch limits exist by species and by areaThe following tables set out the TACs and quotas (in tonnes live weight, except where otherwise specified) by stock, the allocation to the Member States and associated conditions for year-to-year management of the quotas.Within each area, fish stocks are referred to following the alphabetical order of the Latin names of the species. For the purposes of these tables the codes used for the different species are as follows:Scientific name Alpha-3 code Common nameClupea harengus HER HerringGadus morhua COD CodPlatichthys flesus FLE FlounderPleuronectes platessa PLE PlaicePsetta maxima TUR TurbotSalmo salar SAL Atlantic salmonSprattus sprattus SPR SpratSpecies : HerringZone : Subdivisions 22-24Species : HerringZone : Subdivisions 22-24Denmark 6 245Germany 24 579Finland 3Poland 5 797Sweden 7 926EC 44 550TAC 44 550Zone : Subdivisions 30-31Species : HerringZone : Subdivisions 30-31Finland 71 344Sweden 15 676EC 87 020TAC 87 020Species : HerringZone : Subdivisions 25-27, 28,2, 29 and 32Denmark 3 358Germany 890Estonia 17 148Finland 33 472Latvia 4 232Lithuania 4 456Poland 38 027Sweden 51 047EC 152 630TAC Not relevantSpecies : HerringZone : Subdivision 28,1Estonia 16 668Latvia 19 426EC 36 094TAC 36 094Species : CodZone : EC waters of Subdivisions 25-32Denmark 8 905Germany 3 542Estonia 868Finland 681Latvia 3 311Lithuania 2 181Poland 10 255Sweden 9 022EC 38 765TAC Not relevantZone : EC waters of Subdivisions 22-24Species : CodZone : EC waters of Subdivisions 22-24Denmark 8 390Germany 4 102Estonia 186Finland 165Latvia 694Lithuania 450Poland 2 245Sweden 2 989EC 19 221TAC 19 221Species : PlaiceZone : EC waters of IIIbcdDenmark 2 293Germany 255Poland 480Sweden 173EC 3 201TAC 3 201Species : Atlantic salmonZone : EC waters of IIIbcd excluding Subdivision 32Denmark 75 511  (1)Germany 8 401  (1)Estonia 7 674  (1)Finland 94 157  (1)Latvia 48 028  (1)Lithuania 5 646  (1)Poland 22 907  (1)Sweden 102 068  (1)EC 364 392  (1)TAC Not relevantSpecies : Atlantic salmonZone : Subdivision 32Estonia 1 581  (2)Finland 13 838  (2)EC 15 419  (2)TAC Not relevantZone : EC waters of IIIbcdSpecies : SpratZone : EC waters of IIIbcdDenmark 44 833Germany 28 403Estonia 52 060Finland 23 469Latvia 62 877Lithuania 22 745Poland 133 435Sweden 86 670EC 454 492TAC Not relevant1.2. The maximum number of days absent from port per year for which a vessel may be present within the two areas defined in point 1.1 (a) and (b) fishing with the gears referred to in point 1.1 may not exceed the maximum number of days allocated for one of the two areas.1.3. Up to 4 additional days absent from port may be allocated to Member States by the Commission on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities with any of the gears defined in Article 8 paragraph 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007 that have taken place since 1 January 2005 in the areas concerned in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (1).1.4. Member States wishing to benefit from the allocations described in point 1.3 shall submit a request to the Commission with reports containing the details of permanent cessations of the fishing activities in question by 30 January 2008. On the basis of such a request the Commission may amend the number of days absent from port defined in point 1.1 for that Member State in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.ANNEX IIITRANSITIONAL TECHNICAL MEASURES1.   Restrictions on fishing for flounder and turbot1.1. The retention on board of the following species of fish which are caught within the geographical areas and during the periods mentioned below shall be prohibited:Species Geographical area PeriodFlounder (Platichthys flesus) Subdivisions 26 to 28, 29 south of 59°30′N 15 February to 15 MayTurbot (Psetta maxima) Subdivisions 25 to 26, 28 south of 56°50′N 1 June to 31 July2.   By way of derogation from point 1, when fishing with trawls, Danish seines and similar gears with a mesh size equal to or greater then 105 mm or with gillnets, entangling nets or trammel nets with a mesh size equal to or greater than 100 mm, by-catches of flounder and turbot may be retained on board and landed within a limit of 10 % by live weight of the total catch retained on board and landed during the periods of prohibition referred to in that point.
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Baltic Sea;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishery resources;fishing resources;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,22
23082,"2002/985/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 10 December 2002 amending Decision 2001/368/EC, Euratom on the adjustment of the allowances paid to members and alternates of the Economic and Social Committee. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the fourth paragraph of Article 258 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the fourth paragraph of Article 166 thereof,Having regard to the request made by the European Economic and Social Committee on 8 July 2002,Whereas:(1) On 8 July 2002 the European Economic and Social Committee submitted a memorandum concerning the application of Council Decision 2001/368/EC, Euratom of 7 May 2001 on the adjustment of the allowances paid to members and alternates of the Economic and Social Committee(1), in which it called for the retention of the present system.(2) While accepting that reimbursements by way of daily allowances could be based on actual costs incurred rather than on a flat-rate arrangement, the Council nevertheless considers that, for practical reasons, the present system should be retained,. The second paragraph of Article 3 of Decision 2001/368/EC, Euratom is hereby deleted. This Decision shall take effect on 1 January 2003.. Done at Brussels, 10 December 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentP. S. Møller(1) OJ L 130, 12.5.2001, p. 39.
",European official;EC basic post;EC staff;EU official;official of the EU;official of the European Union;staff of the EC;self-employed person;adviser;consultant;expert;free-lance;independent;self-employed worker;allowances and expenses;mission expenses;transfer bonus;travel expenses;European Economic and Social Committee;EC ESC;EC Economic and Social Committee;EESC,22
4218,"2006/208/EC: Commission Decision of  7 March 2006  amending Decision 2004/432/EC on the approval of residue monitoring plans submitted by third countries in accordance with Council Directive 96/23/EC  (notified under document number C(2006) 681)   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products and repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 29(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Under Directive 96/23/EC inclusion and retention on the lists of third countries, provided for in Community legislation, from which Member States are authorised to import animals and primary products of animal origin covered by that Directive, are subject to submission by the third countries concerned of a plan setting out the guarantees which they offer as regards the monitoring of the groups of residues and substances referred to in that Directive. That Directive also lays down certain requirements concerning time limits for submission of plans.(2) Commission Decision 2004/432/EC (2) lists the third countries which have submitted a residue monitoring plan, setting out the guarantees offered by them in compliance with the requirements of that Directive.(3) Certain third countries have presented residue monitoring plans to the Commission for animals and products not listed in Decision 2004/432/EC. The evaluation of those plans and the additional information requested by the Commission provide sufficient guarantees on the residue monitoring in those countries for the animals and products concerned. Those animals and products should therefore be included in the list for those third countries.(4) Certain third countries have not submitted to the Commission the requested guarantees about residue monitoring for animal and products listed in Decision 2004/432/EC. In the absence of these guarantees, those animals and products should therefore be removed from the list for those third countries.(5) Decision 2004/432/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 2004/432/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 17 March 2006.Where the modification made by this Decision has the effect of removing products from certain countries from the Annex of Decision 2004/432/EC, the amendment shall not apply to consignments containing those products where the operator importing them into the Community can demonstrate that they had left the country in question en route to the Community before the entry into force of this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 March 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 10. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1, corrected by OJ L 191, 28.5.2004, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 154, 30.4.2004, p. 44, corrected by OJ L 189, 27.5.2004, p. 33. Decision as last amended by Decision 2005/233/EC (OJ L 72, 18.3.2005, p. 30).ANNEX‘ANNEXCode ISO2 Country of Territory Bovine Ovine/caprine Swine Equine Poultry Aquaculture Milk Eggs Rabbit Wild game Farmed game HoneyAD Andorra (1) X X  XAE United Arab Emirates      XAF Afghanistan  X (2)AL Albania  X    X  XAN Netherlands Antilles       X (3)AR Argentina X X X (2) X X X X X X X X XAU Australia X X X X X X X X X X X XBD Bangladesh  X (2)    XBG Bulgaria X X X X (4) X X X X  X X XBH Bahrain  X (2)BR Brazil X X (2) X X X X XBW Botswana X          XBY Belarus    X (4)BZ Belize      X      XCA Canada X X X X X X X X  X X XCH Switzerland X X X X X X X X    X (3)CL Chile X X (5) X X (2) X X X   X  XCN China  X (2) X (2)  X X   X   XCO Colombia      X XCR Costa Rica X (2) X (2) X (2)   XCU Cuba      X      XEC Ecuador      XEG Egypt  X (2)ER Eritrea      XFK Falklands Islands  XFO Faeroe Islands      XGL Greenland  X  X (4)      X XGM Gambia      XGT Guatemala      X      XHK Hong Kong     X (3) X (3)HN Honduras  X (2)    XHR Croatia X X X X (4) X X X X X X X XID Indonesia      XIL Israel     X X X X   X XIN India X (2) X (2)    X X X    XIR Iran  X (2)IS Iceland X X X X  X X    X (3)JM Jamaica      X      XJP Japan  X (2)    XKE Kenya            XKG Kyrgyzstan            XKR South Korea      XKW Kuwait  X (2)LB Lebanon  X (2)LK Sri Lanka      XMA Morocco  X (2)  X (4)  XMD MoldovaMG Madagascar      XMK The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (6) X X  X (4)   XMN Mongolia  X (2)MU Mauritius     X (3)MX Mexico X X (2)  X X X X X X   XMY Malaysia     X (7) XMZ Mozambique      XNA Namibia X X    X    X XNC New Caledonia X     X    X XNI Nicaragua X (2) X (2)    X      XNO Norway (8) X X X  X X X X  X X XNZ New Zealand X X  X  X X   X X XOM Oman X (2) X (2)    XPA Panama X X (2)    XPE Peru  X (2)   X XPH Philippines      XPK Pakistan X (2) X (2)PN Pitcairn            XPY Paraguay X X (2)          XRO Romania X X X X X X X X X X X XRU Russia X X X X (4) X  X X   X (9) XSA Saudi Arabia      XSC Seychelles      XSG Singapore X (3) X (3) X (3)  X (3) X (3) X (3)SM San Marino (10) X  X         XSR Suriname      XSV El Salvador            XSY Syria  X (2)SZ Swaziland XTH Thailand     X X      XTM Turkmenistan  X (2)TN Tunisia  X (2)  X (4) X X    X XTR Turkey  X (2)   X X X     XTW Taiwan      X      XTZ Tanzania            XUA Ukraine    X (4)        XUG Uganda            XUS United States X X X X X X X X X X X XUY Uruguay X X  X  X X  X X X XUZ Uzbekistan  X (2)VE Venezuela      XVN Vietnam      X      XXM Montenegro (11) (12) X X X X (4)        XXS Serbia (11) (13) X X X X (4)        XYT Mayotte      XZA South Africa X X X  X  X   X X XZM Zambia            XZW Zimbabwe X     X     X(1)  Initial residue monitoring plan approved by veterinary sub-group EC/Andorra (in accordance with Decision No 2/1999 of EC/Andorra Joint Committee of 22 December 1999 (OJ L 31, 5.2.2000, p. 84)).(2)  Only casings.(3)  Third countries using only raw material from other approved third countries for food production.(4)  Exports of live equidae for slaughter (food producing animals only).(5)  Only sheep.(6)  The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; provisional code which does not prejudge in any way the definitive nomenclature for this country, which is currently under discussion at the United Nations.(7)  Peninsular (western) Malaysia only.(8)  Monitoring plan approved in accordance with Decision of EFTA Surveillance Authority No 223/96/COL of 4 December 1996 (OJ L 78, 20.3.1997, p. 38).(9)  Only for reindeer from the Murmansk region.(10)  Monitoring plan approved in accordance with Decision No 1/94 of the EC-San Marino Cooperation Committee of 28 June 1994 (OJ L 238, 13.9.1994, p. 25).(11)  It is referred to the custom territories of Serbia or Montenegro, both forming a State Union.(12)  Provisional situation pending further information on residues.(13)  Not including Kosovo as defined by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999.’
",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;third country;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin,22
17113,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2260/97 of 13 November 1997 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 in respect of the definition of the concept of originating products used for the purposes of the scheme of generalized preferences to take account of the special situation of Bangladesh regarding certain exports of textiles to the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1427/97 (2), and in particular Article 76 thereof,Whereas, by Council Regulation (EC) No 3281/94 of 19 December 1994 applying a four year scheme of generalized tariff preferences (1995 to 1998) in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 998/97 (4), the Community gave such preferences to Bangladesh;Whereas Articles 67 to 97 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 establish the definition of the concept of originating products to be used for the purposes of generalized tariff preferences; whereas Article 76 of that Regulation provides, however, for derogations to those provisions in favour of least-developed GSP-beneficiary countries which submit an appropriate request to that effect to the Community;Whereas the Government of Bangladesh has applied for such a derogation in respect of certain textile products; whereas at the Community's request Bangladesh has provided the requisite additional economic information;Whereas the request submitted by Bangladesh satisfies the requirements of Article 76; whereas in particular the introduction of quantitative conditions (on an annual basis) reflecting the Community market's capacity to absorb the Bangladeshi products, Bangladesh's export capacity and actual recorded trade flows, is such as to prevent injury to the corresponding branches of Community industry;Whereas in order to encourage regional cooperation among beneficiary countries it is desirable to provide that the raw materials to be used in Bangladesh in pursuance of this derogation should originate in countries belonging to the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) (except Myanmar), the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) or the Lomé Convention;Whereas provision should be made for the transfer of quantities between product categories in accordance with and up to the limits in Annex VIII to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 of 12 October 1993 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries (5), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1445/97 (6);Whereas the derogation may not in any case apply beyond 31 December 1998, when the current scheme of generalized tariff preferences for industrial products expires;Whereas, as the result of undertakings entered into with the Bangladesh authorities, the provisions should be made applicable as from 15 October 1997;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. 1. By way of derogation from Articles 67 to 97 to Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93, products listed in the Annex to this Regulation which are manufactured in Bangladesh from woven fabric (woven items) or yarn (knitted items) imported into that country and originating in a country belonging to the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) (except Myanmar), the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) or the Lomé Convention shall be deemed to originate in Bangladesh in accordance with the arrangements set out below.2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, products shall be regarded as originating in Asean or Saarc when they are obtained in these countries according to the rules of origin provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93, or as originating in the beneficiary countries of the Lomé Convention when they are obtained in those countries according to the rules of origin provided in Protocol 1 to the Fourth ACP-EEC Convention (7).3. The competent authorities of Bangladesh shall undertake to take all of the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the provisions of paragraph 2. The derogation provided for in Article 1 shall apply to products, imported into the Community from Bangladesh during the period 15 October 1997 to 31 December 1998, up to the annual quantities listed in the Annex against each product. The quantities referred to in the Annex shall be managed by the Commission, which shall take any appropriate administrative measures to ensure that they are managed efficiently.Where an importer presents a declaration for release for free circulation in a Member State, applying to take advantage of the provisions of this Regulation, and the declaration is accepted by the customs authorities, the Member State concerned shall notify the Commission and draw an amount corresponding to its requirements.Requests for drawings indicating the date on which the declarations were accepted, shall be sent to the Commission without delay.Drawings shall be granted by the Commission by reference to the date on which the customs authorities of the Member State concerned accepted the declaration for release for free circulation, to the extent that the available balance so permits.If a Member State does not use the amount drawn it shall return it as soon as possible to the corresponding quantity.If the amounts requested are greater than the available balance of the quantity in question, the balance shall be allocated among applicants, pro rata. The Commission shall inform the Member States of the drawings made.Each Member State shall ensure that importers of the products in question have equal and continuous access to the quantities for as long as the balance of the relevant quantity so permits. Quantities may be transferred in accordance with the provisions and up to the limits set out in Annex VIII to Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93, in the version as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2231/96 (8). The following shall be entered in box 4 of certificates of origin Form A issued pursuant to this Regulation:'Derogation - Regulation (EC) No 2260/97`. In case of doubt, the Member States may demand a copy of the document certifying the origin of the materials used in Bangladesh under this derogation. Such a demand may be made at the time of entry into free circulation of the goods benefiting from this Regulation, or within the framework of the administrative cooperation for which provision is made in Article 94 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 15 October 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 November 1997.For the CommissionMario MONTIMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 253, 11. 10. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 196, 24. 7. 1997, p. 31.(3) OJ L 348, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1.(4) OJ L 144, 4. 6. 1997, p. 13.(5) OJ L 275, 8. 11. 1993, p. 1.(6) OJ L 198, 25. 7. 1997, p. 1.(7) OJ L 229, 17. 8. 1991, p. 1.(8) OJ L 307, 28. 11. 1996, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE>
",import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;Bangladesh;People's Republic of Bangladesh;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,22
18993,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 388/1999 of 19 February 1999 amending Regulation (EC) No 1292/98 establishing the forecast supply balance of the Canary Islands for products of the processed fruit and vegetable sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1601/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Canary Islands with regard to certain agricultural products (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2348/96 (2), and in particular Article 3(4) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1292/98 (3) establishes the forecast supply balance for processed fruit and vegetables for the Canary Islands for the period 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999; whereas that balance can be revised; whereas the quantities fixed for certain products are in the process of being completely exhausted; whereas it therefore appears necessary to increase the quantities of certain products for the current marketing year, on the basis of the updated requirements of the Canary Islands;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1292/98 is hereby replaced by the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 February 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 13.(2) OJ L 320, 11. 12. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ L 178, 23. 6. 1998, p. 28.ANNEX>TABLE>
",supply;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Canary Islands;Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands;supply balance sheet,22
15834,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2266/96 of 27 November 1996 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1981/94 of 25 July 1994, opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas for certain products originating in Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Malta, Morocco, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, Tunisia and Turkey, and providing detailed rules for extending and adapting these tariff quotas. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1981/94 of 25 July 1994, opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas for certain products originating in Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Malta, Morocco, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, Tunisia and Turkey, and providing detailed rules for extending and adapting these tariff quotas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1877/96 (2), and in particular Articles 6 and 7 thereof,Whereas, in the context of the agreements concluded during the Uruguay Round of the GATT negotiations the import regime for oranges has been changed;Whereas Article 22 of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt provides that, where the existing rules are changed, the Community may amend the regime set out in the Agreement for the products concerned;Whereas the Community has agreed with the Arab Republic of Egypt that the said regime will be adjusted on the basis of an agreement in the form of an exchange of letters (3) that provides a special entry price for 8 000 tonnes of fresh Egyptian oranges imported during the period from December to May;Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 1981/94 should be modified to implement the concession as provided for in the abovementioned Agreement, with effect from 1 December 1996;Whereas the measures provided in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. Regulation (EC) No 1981/94 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Annex VI, in the column 'Rate of duty`, a footnote (2) shall be inserted next to Order No 09.1707 relating to fresh oranges originating in Egypt.2. At the end of Annex VI the following text shall be inserted as footnote (2):'(2) In the framework of a tariff quota of 8 000 tonnes (Order No 09.1711), the agreed entry price beyond which the specific additional duty provided in the Community's list of concessions to the WTO is reduced to zero, is:- ECU 273/tonne, from 1 December 1996 to 31 May 1997,- ECU 271/tonne, from 1 December 1997 to 31 May 1998,- ECU 268/tonne, from 1 December 1998 to 31 May 1999,- ECU 266/tonne, from 1 December 1999 to 31 May 2000,- ECU 264/tonne, for every period thereafter, from 1 December to 31 May.If the entry price for a consignment is 2, 4, 6 or 8 % lower than the agreed entry price, the specific customs duty shall be equal respectively to 2, 4, 6 or 8 % of this agreed entry price.If the entry price of a consignment is less than 92 % of the agreed entry price, the specific customs duty bound within the WTO shall apply.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 December 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 November 1996.For the CommissionMario MONTIMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 199, 2. 8. 1994, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 249, 1. 10. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 292, 15. 11. 1996, p. 31.
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;third country;import price;entry price;customs duties;World Trade Organisation;WTO;World Trade Organization;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,22
44472,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1169/2014 of 31 October 2014 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 416/2014 opening and providing for the administration of import tariff quotas for certain cereals originating in Ukraine. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 187(a) and (c) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) provides for preferential arrangements as regards the customs duties for the import of certain goods originating in Ukraine. In accordance with Article 3 of that Regulation, agricultural products listed in Annex III thereto are to be admitted for import into the Union within the limits of the tariff quotas as set out in that Annex.(2) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 416/2014 (3) opened import tariff quotas for certain cereals originating in Ukraine until 31 October 2014 and provided for their administration.(3) Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 has been amended by Regulation (EU) No 1150/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4). The amendment consists mainly in extending the applicability of Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 until 31 December 2015 and setting the quantities of the quotas for 2015.(4) Implementing Regulation (EU) No 416/2014 should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. Amendments to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 416/2014Implementing Regulation (EU) No 416/2014 is amended as follows:(1) In Article 1(1), ‘31 October 2014’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2015’;(2) In Article 2(1), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:(a) 13:00 (Brussels time) on Friday 12 December 2014, for the year 2014;(b) 13:00 (Brussels time) on Friday 11 December 2015, for the year 2015.’(3) Article 3 is replaced by the following:(4) The Annex is replaced by the Annex hereto. Entry into force and applicationThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 2 November 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 October 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine (OJ L 118, 22.4.2014, p. 1).(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 416/2014 of 23 April 2014 opening and providing for the administration of import tariff quotas for certain cereals originating in Ukraine (OJ L 121, 24.4.2014, p. 53).(4)  Regulation (EU) No 1150/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 October 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 on the reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine (OJ L 313, 31.10.2014, p. 1).ANNEX‘ANNEXNotwithstanding the rules on the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, the wording of the product description shall be regarded as merely indicative, since the applicability of the preferential arrangements is determined, within the context of this Annex, by virtue of the CN codes. When the CN code is preceded by “ex”, the application of the preferential scheme is determined on the basis of the CN code and the description of the product.Order number CN code Product description Period Quantity in tonnes09.4306 1001 99 (00) spelt, common wheat and meslin, other than seed Year 2014 950 0001101 00 (15-90) common wheat flour and spelt flour, meslin flour1102 90 (90) cereal flour other than wheat, meslin, rye, maize, barley, oat, rice1103 11 (90) groats and meal of common wheat and spelt1103 20 (60) wheat pellets09.4307 1003 90 (00) barley, other than seed Year 2014 250 0001102 90 (10) barley flourex 1103 20 (25) barley pellets09.4308 1005 90 (00) maize other than seed Year 2014 400 0001102 20 (10-90) maize flour1103 13 (10-90) groats and meal of maize1103 20 (40) maize pellets1104 23 (40-98) worked grains of maize
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;cereals;Ukraine,22
1103,"Council Directive 90/660/EEC of 4 December 1990 on the transitional measures applicable in Germany with regard to certain Community provisions relating to the protection of the environment, in connection with the internal market. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),In cooperation with the European Parliament(2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(3),Whereas the European Economic Community has adopted a set of rules concerning the protection of the environment;Whereas, from the date of German unification onwards, Community law will be fully applicable to the territory of the former German Democratic Republic;Whereas, however, with regard to the specific situation existing in that territory, it is necessary to allow the Federal Republic of Germany to lay down a specific time limit within which certain rules in force in that territory must be brought into  conformity with Community law;Whereas this applies more especially in the case of the Community system established by the Directives on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances and also in the case of the sulphur content of certain combustible liquids;Whereas any derogations provided for in that connection must be temporary and cause the least possible disturbance to the functioning of the common market;Whereas information on the rules in force in the former German Democratic Republic and on the state of the environment is insufficient to permit the extent of thederogations to be definitively established; whereas, in order to allow for changes in the situation, a simplified procedure must be laid down in accordance with the third indent of Article 145 of the Treaty,. 1.  By way of derogation from Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances(4) as last  amended by Directive 90/517/EEC(5), the Federal Republic of Germany is authorized to take the measures necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of that Directive in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic by 31 December 1992 at  the latest.2.  The Federal Republic of Germany shall take the measures necessary to ensure that substances and preparations which do not comply with Directive 67/548/EEC are not placed on the territory of the Community other than the territory of the former  German Democratic Republic. These measures must be compatible with the Treaty, and in particular with the objectives of Article 8a thereof, and must not create checks and formalities at the borders between the Member States.Any substance which does not appear on the Einecs list provided for in Article 13 of Directive 67/548/EEC must be notified in accordance with the provisions of that Directive. The conditions governing the notification of substances existing on the  market of the former German Democratic Republic prior to 18 September 1981 which do not appear on the Einecs list shall be laid down by the Commission. 1.  By way of derogation from Article 2 (1) of Council Directive 75/716/EEC of 24 November 1975 on theapproximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels(6), as amended by Directive 87/219/EEC(7), the Federal Republic of Germany shall be authorized, in respect of the territory of the former German  Democratic Republic, to exempt producers established in that territory on the date of unification from the obligation to comply with the limit value for the sulphur content of gas oil.The German authorities may grant such authorization only in cases where compliance with the limit value for the sulphur content of gas oil would be an unreasonable requirement for the producer concerned. Authorization can not be granted for values  exceeding the limit of 0,5 % sulphur content limit. All such authorizations must have a cut-off date and terminate by 31 December 1994 at the latest.2.  The Federal Republic of Germany shall take the necessary measures to ensure that gas oil which does not comply with Directive 75/716/EEC is excluded from Community territory other than the territory referred to in paragraph 1. These measures must  be compatible with the Treaty, and in particular with the objectives of Article 8a thereof, and must not create checks and formalities at the borders between the Member States. The Federal Republic of Germany shall forthwith inform the Commission of the measures taken pursuant to Articles 1 and 2, which the Commission shall communicate to the other Member States and to the European Parliament. 1.  Adjusting measures to fill obvious loopholes and to make technical adjustments to those provided for in thisDirective may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21 of Directive 67/548/EEC.2.  Adjusting measures must be designed to ensure coherent application of the Directives referred to in Articles 1 and 2 in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic, with due regard for the specific circumstances in that territory and  the special difficulties involved in the application of those Directives.They must be consistent with the principles of those Directives and be closely related to one of the derogations provided for by this Directive.3.  The measures referred to in paragraph 1 may be adopted not later than 31 December 1992. Their applicability shall be limited to the same date; however, as regards the Directive referred to in Article 2, that date shall be 31 December 1994.4.  Any Member State may refer any difficulties to the Commission. The Commission shall, as a matter of urgency, examine the question and submit its conclusions, possibly accompanied by appropriate measures. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 December 1990.For the Council The President G. DE MICHELIS(1)OJ No L 263, 26. 9. 1990, p. 40, as amended on 25 October 1990 and on 28 November 1990.(2)Opinion delivered on 24 October 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Decision of 21 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3)Opinion delivered on 20 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4)OJ No 196, 16. 8. 1967, p. 1.(5)OJ No L 289, 19. 10. 1990, p. 32.(6)OJ No L 307, 27. 11. 1975, p. 22.(7)OJ No L 91, 3. 4. 1987, p. 19.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;German Democratic Republic;Democratic Republic of Germany;East Germany;GDR;former GDR;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);unification of Germany;reunification of Germany;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;dangerous substance;dangerous product,22
16089,"97/281/EC: Commission Decision of 21 April 1997 on the role of Eurostat as regards the production of Community statistics. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 155 thereof,Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 of 17 February 1997 on Community statistics (1) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Basic Regulation’) assigns certain tasks and obligations to the Community authority involved in the production of Community statistics;Whereas Article 2 of the Basic Regulation defines, for the purposes of that Regulation, the ‘Community authority’ as ‘the Commission department responsible for carrying out the tasks devolving on the Commission as regards the production of Community statistics (Eurostat)’;Whereas the implementation of the Basic Regulation requires a further definition of the role of Eurostat as regards the production of Community statistics;Whereas Eurostat must be able to act in accordance with the principles of impartiality, reliability, relevance, cost-effectiveness, statistical confidentiality and transparency;Whereas to ensure the coherence, feasibility and consistency of Community statistics, the importance of cooperation and coordination procedures must be reaffirmed between the Commission services which participate in the production of such information at Community level;Whereas the implementation of the Basic Regulation requires the protection of the confidential data which the national and Community authorities collect for the production of Community statistics;Whereas the implementation of the Basic Regulation requires the organization of dissemination by national and Community authorities,. ObjectiveThe objective of this Decision is to implement Regulation (EC) No 322/97 (‘the Basic Regulation’) within the internal organization of the Commission, and in particular to define the role and the responsibilities of the Statistical Office of the European Communities (Eurostat) pursuant to the development of the tasks of the Community authority in implementing Community statistics, and of the principles as defined in Article 10 of the Basic Regulation. EurostatEurostat is the Community authority referred to in the fourth indent of Article 2 of the Basic Regulation.Eurostat is a service of the Commission, headed by a Director-General. PrinciplesEurostat shall execute its tasks in accordance with the principles of impartiality, reliability, relevance, cost-effectiveness, statistical confidentiality and transparency defined in Article 10 of the Basic Regulation. Tasks of EurostatWithin the Commission, Eurostat, in concertation with the Steering Committee on Statistical Information (2), is in charge of the implementation of the Community statistical programme, and in particular of:(a) developing a set of norms and methods which allow impartial, reliable, relevant and cost-effective statistics to be produced throughout the Community;(b) making Community statistics accessible, in accordance with the principles regarding dissemination laid down in Article 11 of the Basic Regulation, to the Community bodies, governments of the Member States, social and economic operators, academic circles and the public in general, in view of the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Community policies.To this end Eurostat shall:(a) conduct research on, and further develop, statistical methodology and technologies;(b) prepare, further develop and promote the adoption of Community statistical standards by Member States in order to improve the comparability of Community statistics, as well as the cost-effectiveness of their production;(c) advise and support Member States on statistical matters;(d) compile statistical information on the basis of adequate data, undertake analysis and provide technical explanation to avoid erroneous interpretation or analysis;(e) collect statistics from national statistical authorities and from secretariats of international organizations the data required for Community statistical purposes;(f) reinforce the process of cooperation with and between national statistical authorities through mutual exchanges of experts, participation in statistical activities and the development of training systems;(g) cooperate with international organizations and third countries in order to facilitate the comparability of Community statistics with statistics produced in other statistical systems, and, where appropriate, support third countries in the improvement of their statistical systems;(h) upgrade the professional statistical knowledge and skills of Commission staff working in the field of Community statistics. Technical autonomyWithin its area of competence, Eurostat is in charge of the selection of scientific techniques, definitions and methodologies best suited to the attainment of the principles and objectives laid down in the Basic Regulation. Participation of other Commission services in the production of Community statisticsThe Commission may decide that services other than Eurostat are to participate in the production process for Community statistics, and in which activities and to what extent. Responsibilities for coordination and cooperationWithin the Commission, Eurostat, assisted by the Steering Committee on Statistical Information (SCSI), in accordance with the decision adopted by the Commission on 28 February 1990 on the coordination of statistical work and the role of Eurostat (3) and on 29 February 1996 on improving statistical work in the Commission (4):(a) shall coordinate all statistical activities with regard to the preparation and implementation of Community action in the field of statistics; and(b) shall ensure an appropriate level of cooperation with other Community bodies. Community statistical programmeIn accordance with the provisions of Chapters I and II of the Basic Regulation, the activities of all Commission services in the field of Community statistics, shall be determined by the Community statistical programme. Use of confidential dataData considered confidential pursuant to Article 13 of the Basic Regulation shall be made accessible within the Commission, according to the Articles in Chapter V of the Basic Regulation, only to officials of Eurostat, other staff of Eurostat and other natural persons working on the premises of Eurostat under contract, and shall be used by them only for the purposes defined in the framework of the Basic Regulation. 0Access to administrative data and use of these dataIn accordance with Article 16 of the Basic Regulation, Eurostat shall have access to all administrative data sources held by Commission services, wherever such data are necessary for the production of Community statistics. 1DisseminationEurostat shall ensure that Community statistics, together with the technical explanations necessary for their use, are disseminated in such a way that access to Community statistical information is simple and impartial throughout the Community.. Done at Brussels, 21 April 1997.For the CommissionYves-Thibault DE SILGUYMember of the Commission(1)  OJ No L 52, 22. 2. 1997, p. 1.(2)  Set up in the Commission communication of 26 September 1991 (SEC(91) 1793).(3)  See SEC(90) 337.(4)  See SEC(96) 253/4.
",statistical method;statistical harmonisation;statistical methodology;Eurostat;SOEC;statistical office of the European Communities;statistical office of the European Union;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;dissemination of EU information;dissemination of Community information;dissemination of European Union information;confidentiality;confidential information,22
30825,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1452/2005 of 6 September 2005 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Liberia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 of 10 February 2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Liberia and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1030/2003 (1), and in particular Article 9(a) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 lists the competent authorities to which specific functions related to the implementation of that Regulation are attributed.(2) Belgium and the Netherlands requested that the address details concerning their competent authorities be amended,. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 September 2005.For the CommissionEneko LANDÁBURUDirector-General of External Relations(1)  OJ L 40, 12.2.2004, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1489/2004 (OJ L 273, 21.8.2004, p. 16).ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 is amended as follows:1. The address details under the heading ‘Belgium’ shall be replaced with:Service public fédéral des affaires étrangères, du commerce extérieur et de la coopération au développementDirection générale des affaires bilatéralesService “Afrique du sud du Sahara”Egmont 1Rue des Petits Carmes, 19B-1000 BruxellesTel. (32-2) 501 88 75Fax (32-2) 501 38 26Federale Overheidsdienst Buitenlandse Zaken, Buitenlandse Handel en OntwikkelingssamenwerkingDirectoraat-generaal Bilaterale ZakenDienst Afrika ten zuiden van de SaharaEgmont 1Karmelietenstraat 19B-1000 BrusselTel. (32-2) 501 88 75Fax (32-2) 501 38 26Service public fédéral, économie, PME, classes moyennes et énergiePotentiel économiqueDirection IndustriesTextile — Diamants et autres secteursCity AtriumRue du Progrès, 505e étageB-1210 BruxellesTel. (32-2) 277 51 11Fax (32-2) 277 53 09/277 53 10Federale Overheidsdienst Economie, KMO, Middenstand en EnergieEconomisch potentieelDirectie NijverheidTextiel — Diamant en andere sectorenCity Atrium5e verdiepingVooruitgangstraat 50B-1210 BrusselTel. (32-2) 277 51 11Fax (32-2) 277 53 09/277 53 103. Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest:Kabinet van de minister van Financiën, Begroting, Openbaar Ambt en Externe Betrekkingen van de Brusselse Hoofdstedelijke regeringKunstlaan 9B-1210 BrusselTel. (32-2) 209 28 25Fax (32-2) 209 28 123. Région de Bruxelles-Capitale:Cabinet du ministre des finances, du budget, de la fonction publique et des relations extérieures du gouvernement de la Région de Bruxelles-CapitaleAvenue des Arts, 9B-1210 BruxellesTel. (32-2) 209 28 25Fax (32-2) 209 28 124. Région wallonne:Cabinet du ministre-président du gouvernement wallonRue Mazy, 25-27B-5100 Jambes-NamurTel. (32-81) 33 12 11Fax (32-81) 33 13 135. Vlaams Gewest:Administratie Buitenlands BeleidBoudewijnlaan 30B-1000 BrusselTel. (32-2) 553 59 28Fax (32-2) 553 60 37’;2. The address details under the heading ‘Netherlands’ shall be replaced with:‘Minister van Economische ZakenBelastingdienst/Douane NoordPostbus 402008004 De ZwolleThe NetherlandsTel. (31-38) 467 25 41Fax (31-38) 469 52 29’.
",supervisory body;Liberia;Republic of Liberia;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;economic sanctions;EU relations;Community relations;EC external relations;European Union relations;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium,22
8271,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 946/90 of 11 April 1990 opening a standing invitation to tender for the sale of unprocessed dried grapes (sultanas) from the 1988 harvest intended for specific uses. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1125/89 (2), and in particular Article 8 (8) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1277/84 of 8 May 1984 laying down general rules for the system of production aid for processed fruit and vegetables (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2367/89 (4), and in particular Article 6 (1) thereof,Whereas Article 6 (2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 626/85 of 12 March 1985 on the purchasing, selling and storage of unprocessed dried grapes and figs by storage agencies (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2328/88 (6), stipulates that such products, intended for specific uses yet to be determined, must be sold at prices fixed in advance or determined by an invitation to tender;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3205/85 (7) provides for the sale by invitation to tender of unprocessed dried grapes for specific uses;Whereas the Greek storage agencies still hold approximately 15 650 tonnes of unprocessed dried grapes (sultanas) from the 1988 harvest; whereas these currants cannot be marketed for human consumption as such without a risk of disrupting the market;Whereas it is therefore appropriate that the greater quantity be the subject of a standing invitation to tender for their use as laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 3205/85;Whereas the processing security provided for in Article 1 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3205/85 should be fixed in accordance with the market price of products intended for human consumption;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. The Greek storage agencies referred to in the Annex shall open a standing invitation to tender for the sale of a maximum of 15 650 tonnes of dried grapes (sultanas) from the 1988 harvest in accordance with the provisions of Regulations (EEC) No 626/85 and (EEC) No 3205/85.2. The closing date for the submission of tenders for the first partial invitation to tender shall be: 5 May 1990 at 1 p.m. local time.3. The processing security referred to in Article 1 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3205/85 shall be ECU 45/100 kg net for dried grapes (sultanas). This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 April 1990.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 118, 29. 4. 1989, p. 29.(3) OJ No L 123, 9. 5. 1984, p. 25.(4) OJ No L 225, 3. 8. 1989, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 72, 13. 3. 1985, p. 7.(6) OJ No L 202, 27. 7. 1988, p. 45.(7) OJ No L 303, 16. 11. 1985, p. 6.ANNEXList of storage agencies referred to in Article 1 of this RegulationSULTANAS1. KSOS, 24 Kanari Street, Athens, Greece.2. Enosis Georgicon Sineterismon Iracliou Crete, Iraclio Crete, Greece.3. Enosis Georgicon Sineterismon Messaras, Mires Iracliou Crete, Greece.4. Enosis Georgicon Sineterismon Monofatsiou, Assimi Iracliou Crete, Greece.
",award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;storage;storage facility;storage site;warehouse;warehousing;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;sale;offering for sale,22
42950,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1077/2013 of 31 October 2013 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Enterococcus faecium NBIMCC 8270, Lactobacillus acidophilus NBIMCC 8242, Lactobacillus helveticus NBIMCC 8269, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. lactis NBIMCC 8250, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus NBIMCC 8244, and Streptococcus thermophilus NBIMCC 8253 as a feed additive for suckling piglets (holder of authorisation Lactina Ltd)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.(2) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the authorisation of a preparation of Enterococcus faecium NBIMCC 8270, Lactobacillus acidophilus NBIMCC 8242, Lactobacillus helveticus NBIMCC 8269, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. lactis NBIMCC 8250, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus NBIMCC 8244, and Streptococcus thermophilus NBIMCC 8253. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3) That application concerns the authorisation of a preparation of Enterococcus faecium NBIMCC 8270, Lactobacillus acidophilus NBIMCC 8242, Lactobacillus helveticus NBIMCC 8269, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. lactis NBIMCC 8250, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus NBIMCC 8244, and Streptococcus thermophilus NBIMCC 8253 as a feed additive for suckling piglets, to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’.(4) The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinion of 12 March 2013 (2) that, under the proposed conditions of use, the preparation of Enterococcus faecium NBIMCC 8270, Lactobacillus acidophilus NBIMCC 8242, Lactobacillus helveticus NBIMCC 8269, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. lactis NBIMCC 8250, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus NBIMCC 8244, and Streptococcus thermophilus NBIMCC 8253 does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment. The Authority recognised that it has the potential to increase the body weight in suckling piglets. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(5) The assessment of that preparation shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘gut flora stabilisers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 October 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.(2)  EFSA Journal 2013; 11(4):3170.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisationCFU/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: gut flora stabilisersAdditive compositionEnterococcus faecium NBIMCC 8270 (minimum of 1,4 × 109 CFU/g of additive),Lactobacillus acidophilus NBIMCC 8242 (minimum of 8 × 108 CFU/g of additive), Lactobacillus helveticus NBIMCC 8269 (minimum of 5 × 108 CFU/g of additive), Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. lactis NBIMCC 8250 (minimum of 2 × 108 CFU/g of additive), Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus NBIMCC 8244 (minimum of 3 × 108 CFU/g of additive), andStreptococcus thermophilus NBIMCC 8253 (minimum of 1,8 × 109 CFU/g of additive) containing a minimum of 5 × 109 CFU/g of additive (total amount)Characterisation of the active substanceEnterococcus faecium NBIMCC 8270Lactobacillus acidophilus NBIMCC 8242, Lactobacillus helveticus NBIMCC 8269, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. lactis NBIMCC 8250, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus NBIMCC 8244, andStreptococcus thermophilus NBIMCC 8253Analytical method (1)Enterococcus faecium NBIMCC 8270,Lactobacillus acidophilus NBIMCC 8242, Lactobacillus helveticus NBIMCC 8269, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. lactis NBIMCC 8250, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus NBIMCC 8244 and Streptococcus thermophilus NBIMCC 8253: Spread plate method (EN 15787).Identification of Enterococcus faecium NBIMCC 8270, Lactobacillus acidophilus NBIMCC 8242, Lactobacillus helveticus NBIMCC 8269, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. lactis NBIMCC 8250, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus NBIMCC 8244, andStreptococcus thermophilus NBIMCC 8253: Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE).1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage conditions and stability to pelleting.2. For suckling piglets up to 35 days.3. For safety: it is recommended to use breathing protection and gloves during handling.(1)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: http://irmm.jrc.ec.europa.eu/EURLs/EURL_feed_additives/Pages/index.aspx
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12211,"Commission Decision of 4 February 1994 relating to a procedure in application of the second paragraph of Article 53 of the Euratom Treaty (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 53 thereof,Having regard to the letter of 29 December 1993 from Kernkraftwerke Lippe-Ems GmbH,Whereas as follows:I. THE FACTS  (1) The German Kernkraftwerke Lippe-Ems GmbH, hereinafter referred to as KLE, operates a nuclear power station and is, in this connection, a user of uranium. By letter of 25 November 1993, KLE submitted to the Euratom Supply Agency,  hereinafter the Agency, under Article 52 of the Euratom Treaty, a supply contract for 400 tonnes of natural uranium UF6 between it and British Nuclear Fuels plc, hereinafter referred to as BNFL. The letter was received by the Agency on 29 November.(2) Before taking a decision under the Agency Rules of 5 May 1960 determining the manner in which demand is to balanced against the supply of ores, source materials and special fissile materials (1) as amended by the Regulation of 15 July 1975 (2),  hereinafter referred to as the Agency Rules, the Agency asked the contrating parties by letter of 10 December 1993 to let it know the origin of the nuclear materials concerned. The request was done in the framework of a common supply policy regarding  supplies from the republics of the Commonwealth of Independent States, hereinafter referred to as CIS, and aimed at ensuring security of supply for users in the Community.(3) BNFL replied, by letter of 14 December 1993, that the uranium to be supplied under the contract would be from the CIS probably from Russia.(4) By letter of 20 December 1993, the Agency - reiterating the reasons given in its letter of 10 December - expressed reservations, ensuing from the common supply policy, about the proposed contract and asked the parties to let it know their views  before it took a final decision.(5) By letter of 29 December 1993, received by the Commission on 3 January 1994, KLE referred the matter to the Commission, under the terms of the second paragraph of Article 53 of the Treaty, requesting that the Commission:1. order the Euratom Supply Agency to conclude the contract of 10/22 November 1993 between KLE and BNFL for the supply of 400 tonnes of uranium;2. declare, in the event that the supply contract mentioned under 1, cannot enter into force because of the Agency's failure to act, that the Euratom Supply Agency must compensate KLE by paying it the higher purchase price and all the additional costs  arising from the conclusion of a replacement contract,3. declare, in the event that its request under point 1 is refused, that the Euratom Supply Agency must pay damages to KLE in the form of a higher purchase price, in view of the fact that KLE can procede with a replacement contract only after the Agency  has notified its decision under Article 5 bis (g) of the Agency Rules or after the Commission has refused the request made under point 1.;4. oblige the Agency to pay the costs of the procedure.(6) These requests were based on the assertion that the Agency had failed to comply with Article 5 bis (f) of its rules by not giving its decision on its conclusion of the contract within ten working days from the date of receipt thereof, i.e. 29  November 1993.(7) In accordance with its Decision No. 1/94 of 6 January 1994, the Agency has signed the contract that same day, on condition that the uranium to be supplied under the contract would not have its origin, either directly or indirectly, in any of the  republics of the CIS.II. LEGAL ASSESSMENT  (8) Under Article 52 (2) of the Treaty, the Agency has a right of option on ores, source materials and special fissile materials produced in the territories of the Member States and an exclusive right to conclude contracts relating  to the supply of such materials from countries inside or outside the Community. The Agency Rules determine the manner in which demand is to be balanced against supply.(9) Article 5 bis of these Rules provides in particular that:'(c) The supply contract shall include at least the following information:1. . . . . .2. . . . . .3. . . . . .4. . . . . .5. country of origin of the materials to be supplied. If the supplier is unable to provide this information at the time of entering into the contract, he shall give the user and the Agency an undertaking that he will subsequently inform them in writing  of the country of origin of each part delivery.'(. . . . .)'(f) the Agency shall act, either by concluding or refusing to conclude the contract, within 10 working days from the date of receipt thereof'.(10) Thus the origin of the materials constitues an important piece of information for the Agency in the exercise of its right to conclude a contract. This knowledge is particularly important in the present situation where natural uranium from the  republics of the CIS is being sold on the world market in considerably greater quantities and at prices which bear no relation to production costs in a market economy. This has serious implications for the Community market because such supplies are a  threat to the diversification of sources of supply and, as a result, to the objective of regular and equitable supply laid down in Article 2 (d) of the Treaty. Consequently, the Agency, in exercising its right to conclude contracts, ensures that the  Community does not become unreasonably over-dependent on any one source of supply and that nuclear materials from the CIS are purchased at market-related prices.(11) In view of the foregoing, and given the large quantities of natural uranium from the CIS for which KLE has already concluded contracts, it was essential for the agency to ascertain the origin of the uranium concerned in this case, before it could  make its decision on the conclusion of the contract. Since the items of information listed in Article 5 bis (c) of the Agency Rules are minimum requirements only, the Agency was justified to complete its information on the basis of which it took its  decision as it did with the letter of 10 December 1993 to BNFL and KLE.(12) In its letters of 14 December 1993, BNL provided the information requested. Once it had received this information the Agency was in a position to give its ruling.(13) The period must be calculated in accordance with Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1182/71 of the Council of 3 June 1971 determining the rules applicable to periods, dates and time limits (3). The public holidays for 1993 have been published (4).  Accordingly, the abovementioned period of ten working days thus began on 15 December and the last day was 6 January 1994, the day on which the Agency took its decision.(14) The requests made to the Commission by KLE are based on the Agency's alleged failure to act. The above considerations show that there was no such failure on the part of the Agency. Accordingly, the requests made by KLE cannot be accepted,. The requests made by Kernkraftwerke Lippe-Ems GmbH in its letter of 29 December 1993 are hereby rejected. This Decision is addressed to Kernkraftwerke Lippe-Ems GmbH, Rheinlanddamm 24, D-44139 Dortmund, Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 4 February 1994.For the CommissionAbel MATUTESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No 32, 11. 5. 1960, p. 777/60.(2) OJ No L 193, 25. 7. 1975, p. 37.(3) OJ No L 124, 8. 6. 1971, p. 1.(4) OJ No C 2, 6. 1. 1993, p. 8.
",contract;conclusion of a contract;contract law;contractual agreement;contractual commitment;law of contract;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;EAEC Treaty;Euratom Treaty;uranium;enriched uranium;natural uranium;uranium 235,22
44465,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1156/2014 of 29 October 2014 correcting the Slovenian version of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1135/2009 imposing special conditions governing the import of certain products originating in or consigned from China, and repealing Commission Decision 2008/798/EC (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (1), and in particular Article 53(1)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) The Slovenian language version of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1135/2009 (2) contains one repetitive error, i.e. the term ‘feed and food business operators’ is erroneous. Therefore a correction of the Slovenian language version is necessary. The other language versions are not affected.(2) Regulation (EC) No 1135/2009 should therefore be corrected accordingly.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Concerns only the Slovenian language version. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 October 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1135/2009 of 25 November 2009 imposing special conditions governing the import of certain products originating in or consigned from China, and repealing Commission Decision 2008/798/EC (OJ L 311, 26.11.2009, p. 3).
",baby food;baby foodstuffs;food for infants;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;soya bean;soya seed;China;People’s Republic of China,22
38974,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1204/2010 of 16 December 2010 amending for the 142nd time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 of 27 May 2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001 prohibiting the export of certain goods and services to Afghanistan, strengthening the flight ban and extending the freeze of funds and other financial resources in respect of the Taliban of Afghanistan, (1) and in particular Article 7(1)(a) and 7a(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 lists the persons, groups and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.(2) On 07 December 2010 the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council decided to add one natural person to its list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply and on 30 November 2010 amended two entries on the list.(3) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 should therefore be updated accordingly.(4) In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation should enter into force immediately,. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 December 2010.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,David O'SULLIVANDirector-General for External Relations(1)  OJ L 139, 29.5.2002, p. 9.ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is amended as follows:(1) The following entry shall be added under the heading ‘Natural persons’:(a) ‘Fahd Mohammed Ahmed Al-Quso (alias (a) Fahd al-Quso, (b) Fahd Mohammed Ahmen Al-Quso, (c) Abu Huthaifah, (d) Abu Huthaifah al-Yemeni, (e) Abu Huthaifah al-Adani, (f) Abu al-Bara, (g) Abu Huthayfah al-Adani, (h) Fahd Mohammed Ahmed al-Awlaqi, (i) Huthaifah al-Yemeni (j) Abu Huthaifah al-Abu al-Bara, (k) Fahd Mohammed Ahmad al-Kuss). Address: Yemen. Date of birth: 12.11.1974. Place of birth: Aden, Yemen. Nationality: Yemeni. Other information: (a) Yemeni national identification number 2043, (b) Operative of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula and cell leader in Shabwa Province, Yemen. Date of designation referred to in Article 2a(4)(b): 7.12.2010.’(2) The entry ‘Mondher Ben Mohsen Ben Ali Al-Baazaoui (alias Hamza). Address: Via di Saliceto 51/9, Bologna, Italy. Date of birth: 18.3.1967. Place of birth: Kairouan, Tunisia. Nationality: Tunisian. Passport No: K602878 (Tunisian passport issued on 5.11.1993, expired on 9.6.2001). Other information: Was extradited to France on 4.9.2003. Date of designation referred to in Article 2a (4) (b): 25.6.2003’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by the following:(3) The entry ‘Zelimkhan Ahmedovich Yandarbiev (alias Abdul-Muslimovich). Address: Derzhavina street 281-59, Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russian Federation. Date of birth: 12.9.1952. Place of birth: village of Vydrikh, Shemonaikhinsk (Verkhubinsk) district, (Soviet Socialist Republic of) Kazakhstan. Nationality: Russian. Passport No: (a) 43 No 1600453, (b) 535884942 (Russian foreign passport), (c) 35388849 (Russian foreign passport). Other information:(a) address is former address, (b) killed on 19.2.2004.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by the following:
",natural person;Afghanistan;Islamic Republic of Afghanistan;international affairs;international politics;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;economic sanctions;terrorism;elimination of terrorism;common foreign and security policy;CFSP;European foreign policy;common foreign policy;common security policy,22
1371,"92/616/EEC: Council Decision of 21 December 1992 authorizing the Kingdom of Spain to apply a particular measure in accordance with Article 22 (12) (a) of Directive 77/388/EEC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive, 77/388/EEC, of 17 May 1977 on the harmonization of  the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax:  uniform basis of assessment (1), and in particular Article 22 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, under Article 22 (12) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a  proposal from the Commission, may authorize any Member State to introduce particular measures to  simplify the statement obligations laid down in paragraph 6 (b) of Article 22; whereas Article 22  (12) further stipulates that such simplification measures may not jeopardize the proper monitoring  of intra-Community transactions, and may take the forms outlined in subparagraphs (a) and (b) of  Article 22 (12);Whereas the Spanish Government, by letter received by the Commission on 10 August 1992, has  requested authorization for a simplification measure which takes the form laid down in subparagraph  (a) of Article 22 (12);Whereas the authorization will be temporary;Whereas the particular measure will not affect the European Communities' own resources arising from  value added tax,. As provided for by Article 22 (12) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the  Kingdom of Spain is hereby authorized, with effect from 1 January 1993 until 31 December 1996 or  until the end of the transitional arrangements in the unlikely event that this is later, to  introduce a particular measure in accordance with subparagraph (a) of Article 22 (12), to simplify  the obligations laid down in paragraph 6 (b) of Article 22 regarding recapitulative statements. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1992.For the Council The President D. HURD(1) OJ N° L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive  92/77/EEC (OJ N° L 316, 31. 10. 1992, p. 1).
",tax harmonisation;harmonisation of tax systems;tax harmonization;single market;Community internal market;EC internal market;EU single market;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
458,"Council Directive 74/651/EEC of 19 December 1974 on the tax reliefs to be allowed on the importation of goods in small consignments of a non-commercial character within the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 99 and 100 thereof;Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (1);Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2);Whereas the tax impediments at present hindering the dispatch from one Member State to another of small consignments of goods intended for private persons constitute an obstacle to the creation of an economic market with characteristics similar to those of a domestic market ; and whereas the elimination of such impediments is the corollory to freedom of movement and freedom of establishment for persons in the Community;Whereas such impediments should be reduced as far as possible in respect of small consignments from one private person to another in order to assist personal and family contacts between private persons in different Member States,. 1. Goods dispatched from a Member State in small consignments of a non-commercial character by a private person, wherever may be his permanent or usual residence or his principal place of business, intended for another private person in another Member State shall be allowed relief from turnover taxes and excise duties payable on importation.2. For the purpose of paragraph 1, small consignments of a non-commercial character mean consignments of goods which:    (a) have been acquired in the Community subject to the taxation normally imposed in the domestic market in one of the Member States and without relief from turnover taxes and/or excise duties;(b) are not intended for commercial use and appear from their nature and quantity to be intended solely for the personal or family use of the recipient;(c) are not sent against payment of any kind by the recipient ; and(d) do not have a total value exceeding 40 units of account for each consignment.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article, Member States shall have power to  (1)OJ No C 129, 11.12.1972, p. 58. (2)OJ No C 142, 31.12.1972, p. 3.reduce the relief allowed for small consignments for products which are subject to the quantitative limits referred to in Article 4 (1) of Council Directive No 69/169/EEC (1) of 28 May 1969 on the harmonization of provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action relating to the relief from turnover taxes and excise duty collected on importation in international passenger traffic, as amended by Council Directive No 72/230/EEC (2), or to exclude those products from the benefit of the said relief. 1. Member States shall put into operation the measures necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 1 April 1975.2. Each Member State shall inform the Commission of the measures it takes to apply this Directive. The Commission shall communicate this information to the other Member States. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1974.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. P. FOURCADE  (1)OJ No L 133, 4.6.1969, p. 6. (2)OJ No L 139, 17.6.1972, p. 28.
",import;tax relief;relief from taxes;tax abatement;tax advantage;tax allowance;tax concession;tax credit;tax deduction;tax reduction;postal service;letter post;mail;mail service;parcel post;post;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;tax-free allowance;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,22
5915,"Council Regulation (Euratom) No 3954/87 of 22 December 1987 laying down maximum permitted levels of radioactive contamination of foodstuffs and of feedingstuffs following a nuclear accident or any other case of radiological emergency. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 31 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, drawn up after obtaining the opinion of a group of experts appointed by the Scientific and Technical Commitee (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas Article 2 (b) of the Treaty requires that the Council shall establish uniform safety standards to protect the health of workers and of the general public and ensure that they are applied, as further set out in Title Two, Chapter III of the Treaty;Whereas, on 2 February 1959, the Council adopted Directives (4), laying down basic safety standards the text of which was replaced by that of Directive 80/836/Euratom (5), as amended by Directive 84/467/Euratom (6), and whereas Article 45 of that Directive requires Member States to stipulate intervention levels in the event of accidents;Whereas, following the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power-station on 26 April 1986, considerable quantities of radioactive materials were released into the atmosphere, contaminating foodstuffs and feedingstuffs in several European countries to levels significant from the health point of view;Whereas, the Community adopted measures (7) to ensure that certain agricultural products are only introduced into the Community according to the common arrangements which safeguard the health of the population while maintaining the unified nature of the market and avoiding deflections of trade;Whereas the need arises to set up a system allowing the Community, following a nuclear accident or any other case of radiological emergency which is likely to lead or has led to a significant radioactive contamination of foodstuffs and feedingstuffs, to fix maximum permitted levels of radioactive contamination in order to protect the population;Whereas the Commission will be informed of a nuclear accident or of unusually high levels of radioactivity according to the Council Decision of 14 December 1987 on Community arrangements for the early exchange of information in the event of radiological emergency (8), or under the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident of 26 September 1986;Whereas the Commission will, if the circumstances so require, immediately adopt a Regulation rendering applicable pre-established maximum permitted levels;Whereas, on the basis of current data vailable in the field of radiation protection, derived reference levels have been established and these may be used as a basis for the fixing of maximum permitted levels of radioactive contamination to be applied immediately following a nuclear accident or any other case of radiological emergency which is likely to lead or has led to significant radioactive contamination of foodstuffs and feedingstuffs;Whereas such maximum permitted levels take due account of the latest scientific advice as presently available on an international scale whilst reflecting the need for reassuring the public and avoiding divergences in international regulatory practice;Whereas, however, it is necessary to take due account of the particular conditions applying and, therefore, to establish a procedure allowing the rapid adaptation of these pre-established levels to maximum permitted levels appropriate to the circumstances of any particular nuclear accident or any other case of radiological emergency which is likely to lead or has led to significant radioactive contamination of foodstuffs and feedingstuffs;Whereas the adoption of a Regulation rendering applicable maximum permitted levels would also maintain the unity of the Common Market and avoid deflections of trade within the Community;Whereas, in order to facilitate the adaptation of maximum permitted levels, procedures should be provided for allowing the consultation of experts including the Group of Experts referred to in Article 31 of the Treaty;Whereas compliance with the maximum permitted levels will have to be the subject of appropriate checks,. 1. This Regulation lays down the procedure for determining the maximum permitted levels of radioactive contamination of foodstuffs and of feedingstuffs which may be placed on the market following a nuclear accident or any other case of radiological emergency which is likely to lead to or has led to significant radioactive contamination of foodstuffs and feedingstuffs.2. For the purposes of this Regulation, 'foodstuffs' means products which are intended for human consumption either immediately or after processing and 'feedingstuffs' means products which are intended only for animal nutrition. 1. In the event of the Commission receiving - in particular according to either the Community arrangements for the early exchange of information in case of a radiological emergency or under the IEA Convention of 26 September 1986 on early notification of a nuclear accident - official information on accidents or on any other case of radiological emergency, substantiating that the maximum permissible levels in the Annex are likely to be reached or have been reached, it will immediately adopt, if the circumstances so require, a Regulation rendering applicable those maximum permissible levels.2. The period of validity of any Regulation within the meaning of paragraph 1 shall be as short as possible and shall not exceed three months subject to the provisions of Article 3 (4). 1. After consultation with experts, which shall include the Article 31 Group of Experts, the Commission shall submit to the Council a proposal for a Regulation to adapt or confirm the provisions of the Regulation referred to in Article 2 (1) within one month of its adoption.2. The Commission shall when submitting the proposal for a Regulation referred to in paragraph 1 take into account the basic standards laid down in accordance with Articles 30 to 31 of the Treaty including the principle that all exposures shall be kept as low as reasonably achievable, taking the aspect of the protection of the health of the general public and economic and social factors into account.3. The Council shall, acting by a qualified majority, take a decision on the proposal for a Regulation referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 within the time limit set out in Article 2 (2).4. In the event that the Council does not decide within this time limit, the levels set out in the Annex shall continue to apply until the Council does decide or until the Commission withdraws its proposal because the conditions set out in Article 2 (1) no longer apply. The period of validity of any Regulation within the meaning of Article 3 shall be limited. This period may be revised at the request of a Member State or on the initiative of the Commission in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 3. 1. In order to ensure that the maximum permitted levels laid down in the Annex take account of any new scientific data becoming available, the Commission shall from time to time, seek the opinion of experts, which shall include the Article 31 Group of Experts.2. At the request of a Member State or the Commission, the maximum permitted levels laid down in the Annex may be revised or supplemented, upon the submission of a proposal from the Commission to the Council in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 31 of the Treaty. 1. Foodstuffs or feedingstuffs not in compliance with the maximum permitted levels laid down in a Regulation adopted in accordance with Articles 2 or 3 shall not be placed on the market. For the purposes of applying this Regulation, foodstuffs or feedingstuffs imported from third countries shall be considered to be placed on the market if, on the customs territory of the Community, they undergo a customs procedure other than a transit procedure.2. Each Member State shall provide the Commission with all information concerning the application of this Regulation, in particular concerning cases of non-compliance with the maximum permitted levels. The Commission shall communicate such information to the other Member States. Rules for applying this Regulation and a list of minor foodstuffs together with the maximum levels to be appliced thereto shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30 of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 (1), which shall apply by analogy. To this end an ad hoc Committee shall be set up. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Oficial Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1987.For the CouncilThe PresidentN. WILHJELM(1) OJ No C 174, 2. 7. 1987, p. 6.(2) Opinion delivered on 16 December 1987 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ No C 180, 8. 7. 1987, p. 20.(4) OJ No 11, 20. 2. 1959, p. 221/59.(4) OJ No L 246, 17. 9. 1980, p. 1.(6) OJ No L 265, 5. 10. 1984, p. 4.(7) Council Regulations (EEC) No 1707/86, (OJ No L 146, 31. 5. 1986, p. 88;) (EEC) No 3020/86, (OJ No L 280, 1. 10. 1986, p. 79;) (EEC) No 624/87, (OJ No L 58, 28. 2. 1987, p. 101;) (EEC) No 3955/87, (See page 14 of the Official Journal).(8) See page 76 of the Official Journal.(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13.ANNEXMAXIMUM PERMITTED LEVELS FOR FOODSTUFFS AND FEEDINGSTUFFS(Bq/kg or Bq/l)1.2.3.4.5.6 //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // Baby foods (1)  // Dairy Produce (2) (3)   // Other foodstuffs except minor foodstuffs (4)   // Liquid foodstuffs (5)   // Feedingstuffs (6)   //    //   //   //   //   //   // Isotopes of strontium, notably Sr-90   //   // 125   // 750   //   //   // Isotopes of iodine notably I-131   //   // 500   // 2 000   //   //  // Alpha-emitting isotopes of plutonium and transplutonium elements, notably Pu-239, Am-241   //   // 20   // 80   //  //   // All other nuclides of half-life greater than 10 days, notably Cs-134, Cs-137 (7)   //   // 1 000   // 1 250   //  //   //    //   //   //   //   //(1) Baby foods are defined as those foodstuffs intended for the feeding of infants during the first four to six months of life, which meet, in themselves, the nutritional requirements of this category of person and are put up for retail sale in packages which are clearly identified and labelled 'food preparation for infants'. Values to be established.(2) Dairy produce is defined as milk falling within headings Nos 04.01 and 04.02 of the Common Customs Tariff, and the corresponding headings of the combined nomenclature as from 1 January 1988.(3) The level applicable to concentrated or dried products shall be calculated on the basis of the reconstituted product as ready for consumption.(4) Minor foodstuffs and the corresponding levels to be applied to them will be as defined in accordance with Article 7.(5) Liquid foodstuffs as defined by Chapters 20 and 22 of the Common Customs Tariff and by the corresponding Chapter of the combined nomenclature as from 1 January 1988. Values are calculated taking into account consumption of tap-water and the same values should be applied to drinking water supplies at the discretion of competent authorities in Member States. Values for liquid foodstuffs to be established.(6) Values to be established.(7) Carbon 14 and tritium are not included in this group.
",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;food contamination;food contaminant;radioactive pollution;radioactive contamination;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;nuclear accident;nuclear damage;nuclear risk;radioactive accident;radioactive risk,22
36759,"Commission Decision of 16 December 2009 amending Decision 2002/622/EC establishing a Radio Spectrum Policy Group (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Whereas:(1) Decision No 676/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on a regulatory framework for radio spectrum policy in the European Community (Radio Spectrum Decision) (1) has established the regulatory framework in the European Union for radio spectrum policy to ensure the coordination of policy approaches and, where appropriate, harmonised conditions with regard to the availability and efficient use of the radio spectrum necessary for the establishment and functioning of the internal market in the European Union policy areas such as electronic communications, transport and Research and Development. This Decision recalls that the Commission may organise consultations in order to take into account the views of Member States, European Union institutions, industry and of all radio spectrum users involved, both commercial and non-commercial, as well as of other interested parties on technological, market and regulatory developments which may relate to the use of radio spectrum. Pursuant to these provisions, the Commission adopted, on 26 July 2002, Decision 2002/622/EC establishing a radio Spectrum Policy Group (2) (hereinafter ‘the Group’).(2) On the occasion of the revision of Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services (Framework Directive) (3), it appeared necessary to amend Decision 2002/622/EC in order to adapt the tasks of the Group to this new regulatory framework.(3) Decision 2002/622/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,. Decision 2002/622/EC is amended as follows:1. Article 2 is replaced by the following:2. In Article 4, a second subparagraph is inserted: Entry into ForceThis Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 16 December 2009.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 108, 24.4.2002, p. 1(2)  OJ L 198, 27.7.2002, p. 49.(3)  OJ L 108, 24.4.2002, p. 33.
",broadcasting;radio broadcast;transmission network;Euronet;Transpac;broadcasting network;data-transmission network;telecommunications network;advisory power;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;telecommunications;telecommunications technology;data transmission;data flow;interactive transmission;waveband;CB;citizens' band radio;radio frequency,22
10710,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3550/92 of 9 December 1992 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3149/92 laying down detailed rules for the supply of food from intervention stocks for the benefit of the most deprived persons in the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3730/87 of 10 December 1987 laying down the general rules for the supply of food from intervention stocks to designated organizations for distribution to the most deprived persons in the Community (1), and in  particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas Articles 6 and 7 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3149/92 (2) fix the standard rates serving as a basis for the reimbursement of the costs of transport of the products to be distributed to the most deprived persons in the Community; whereas,  different rates should be fixed for transport in refrigerated and non-refrigerated vehicles; whereas Annex II to that Regulation should be amended accordingly; whereas this measure must take effect on the date of entry into force of Regulation (EEC) No  3149/92;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of all the relevant Management Committees,. Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 3149/92 is hereby replaced by the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 October 1992. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 December 1992. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 352, 15. 12. 1987, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 313, 30. 10. 1992, p. 50.ANNEX'ANNEX IITRANSPORT COSTSBeef, butter and other products (refrigerated transport):- for the first 200 kilometres: ECU 20,00/tonne,- for each additional kilometre over 200: ECU 0,05/tonne.Cereals and rice:- for the first 200 kilometres: ECU 5,50/tonne,- for each additional kilometre over 200: ECU 0,02/tonne.Olive oil:- for the first 200 kilometres: ECU 20,00/tonne,- for each additional kilometre over 200: ECU 0,04/tonne.Milk powder:- for the first 200 kilometres: ECU 10,00/tonne,- for each additional kilometre over 200: ECU 0,04/tonne.Other products:- for the first 200 kilometres: ECU 6,00/tonne,- for each additional kilometre over 200: ECU 0,03/tonne.'.
",freight rate;cost of shipment;delivery free at destination;freight tariff rate;transport rate;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;voluntary organisation;charitable organisation;voluntary organization;intervention stock;aid to disadvantaged groups;aid to low-income groups;charity;income support;supplementary benefit;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
9881,"92/243/EEC: Council Decision of 29 April 1992 on the granting of daily allowances to Members of the Economic and Social Committee, alternates and experts. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European Communities, and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas the amounts of the daily allowances paid to Members of the Economic and Social Committee and to alternates and experts, laid down by Council Decision 81/121/EEC of 3 March 1981 (1), as last amended by Council Decision 88/641/EEC of 19 December  1988 (2), should be adapted,. Council Decision 81/121/EEC, as last amended by Decision 88/641/EEC, is hereby amended as follows:- in Article 2, first indent, Bfrs 4 450 shall be replaced by Bfrs 5 700;- in Article 2, second indent, Bfrs 3 000 shall be replaced by Bfrs 3 800;- the text of Article 3 (2) shall be replaced as follows:'The daily allowance per travel day shall amount to:- Bfrs 4 450 for members- Bfrs 3 000 for alternates and experts.' This Decision shall take effect on 1 July 1992.Before 30 June 1993 the Council shall again examine the arrangements for daily allowances for the Economic and Social Committee.. Done at Luxembourg, 29 April 1992. For the CouncilThe PresidentLuis VALENTE DE OLIVEIRA(1) OJ No L 67, 12. 3. 1981, p. 29. (2) OJ No L 356, 24. 12. 1988, p. 73.
",European official;EC basic post;EC staff;EU official;official of the EU;official of the European Union;staff of the EC;self-employed person;adviser;consultant;expert;free-lance;independent;self-employed worker;allowances and expenses;mission expenses;transfer bonus;travel expenses;European Economic and Social Committee;EC ESC;EC Economic and Social Committee;EESC,22
16252,"97/549/EC: Commission Decision of 14 July 1997 concerning the placing on the market of T102-test (Streptococcus thermophilus T102) pursuant to Council Directive 90/220/EEC (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/220/EEC of 23 April 1990 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (1), as last amended by Commission Directive 97/35/EC (2), and in particular Article 13 thereof,Whereas Articles 10 to 18 of Directive 90/220/EEC lay down a Community procedure enabling the competent authority of a Member State to give consent to the placing on the market of products containing, or consisting of, genetically modified organisms;Whereas a notification concerning the placing on the market of such a product has been submitted to the competent authority of Finland;Whereas the competent authority of Finland has subsequently forwarded the dossier thereon to the Commission with a favourable opinion;Whereas the competent authority of a Member State has raised an objection to the said dossier;Whereas, therefore, in accordance with Article 13 (3) of Directive 90/220/EEC, the Commission is required to take a decision in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21 of that Directive;Whereas the Commission, having examined the objection raised in the light of the scope of Directive 90/220/EEC and the information submitted in the dossier, has reached the conclusion that there is no reason to believe that there will be any adverse effects on human health or the environment from the introduction into Streptococcus thermophilus T102 of the gene coding for chloramphenicol-acetyl-transferase on the plasmid pMJ 763;Whereas Articles 11 (6) and 16 (1) of Directive 90/220/EEC provide additional safeguards if new information on risks of the product becomes available;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the committee established under Article 21 of Directive 90/220/EEC,. Without prejudice to other Community legislation, consent shall be given by the competent authority of Finland to the placing on the market of the following product, notified by Valio Oy (ref. C/FI/96-1NA):vials containing a freezedried preparation of Streptococcus thermophilus T102 which has been transformed with the plasmid pMJ 763 containing synthetic luxA, luxB genes derived from Xenorhabdus luminescens, the chloramphenicol-acetyl-transferase gene from plasmid pVS2 under the regulation of a P45 Lactococcal promotor and a transcriptional terminator from Escherichia coli rrnB. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 July 1997.For the CommissionRitt BJERREGAARDMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 117, 8. 5. 1990, p. 15.(2) OJ No L 169, 27. 6. 1997, p. 72.
",marketing standard;grading;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress;genetically modified organism;GMO;biotechnological invention;genetically altered organism;transgenic organism;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;preparation for market,22
24801,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2255/2002 of 17 December 2002 determining the quantity of certain products in the milk and milk products sector available for the first half of 2003 under quotas opened by the Community on the basis of an import licence alone. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 509/2002(2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 of 14 December 2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the import arrangements for milk and milk products and opening tariff quotas(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1667/2002(4), and in particular Article 16(2), second subparagraph, thereof,Whereas:When import licences were allocated for the second half of 2002 for certain quotas referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001, applications for licences covered quantities less than those available for the products concerned. As a result, the quantity available for each quota for the period 1 January to 30 June 2003 should be fixed, taking account of the unallocated quantities resulting from Commission Regulations (EC) No 1375/2002(5) and (EC) No 1916/2002(6) determining the extent to which the applications for import licences submitted in July and October 2002 for certain dairy products under certain tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 1375/2001 can be accepted,. The quantities available for the period 1 January to 30 June 2003 for the second half of the year of importation of certain quotas referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 shall be as set out in the Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 December 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 2002.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.(2) OJ L 79, 3.2.2002, p. 15.(3) OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 29.(4) OJ L 252, 20.9.2002, p. 8.(5) OJ L 198, 27.7.2002, p. 45.(6) OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 10.ANNEXQUANTITIES AVAILABLE FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY TO 30 JUNE 2003ANNEX I. A>TABLE>ANNEX I. B1. Products originating in Poland>TABLE>2. Products originating in the Czech Republic>TABLE>3. Products originating in the Slovak Republic>TABLE>4. Products originating in Hungary>TABLE>5. Products originating in Romania>TABLE>6. Products originating in Bulgaria>TABLE>7. Products originating in Estonia>TABLE>8. Products originating in Latvia>TABLE>9. Products originating in Lithuania>TABLE>10. Products originating in Slovenia>TABLE>ANNEX I. F>TABLE>
",import;milk;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;milk product;dairy produce;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota,22
35316,"Political and Security Committee Decision EUBAM Rafah/1/2008 of 11 November 2008 concerning the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Border Assistance Mission at the Rafah Crossing Point (EUBAM Rafah). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 25(3) thereof,Having regard to Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP of 12 December 2005 concerning the Border Assistance Mission at the Rafah Crossing Point, EUBAM Rafah (1), and in particular Article 10(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Under Article 10(2) of Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 25 of the Treaty, to take appropriate decisions for the purpose of exercising political control over and directing strategically the EUBAM Rafah Mission, and in particular to appoint a Head of Mission.(2) The Secretary-General/High Representative has proposed the appointment of Mr Alain FAUGERAS as Head of Mission of the EUBAM Rafah Mission,. Mr Alain FAUGERAS is hereby appointed Head of Mission of the European Union Border Assistance Mission at the Rafah Crossing Point (EUBAM Rafah). This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.It shall apply from 25 November 2008 until 24 November 2009.. Done at Brussels, 11 November 2008.For the Political and Security CommitteeThe PresidentC. ROGER(1)  OJ L 327, 14.12.2005, p. 28.
",Palestine question;Arab-Israeli conflict;Israeli-Arab conflict;Israeli-Arab war;Israeli-Palestinian conflict;Palestinian question;appointment of staff;public safety;national security;safety of individuals;border control;frontier control;common foreign and security policy;CFSP;European foreign policy;common foreign policy;common security policy;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union,22
9475,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2246/91 of 26 July 1991 opening a standing invitation to tender for the sale of unprocessed dried grapes (sultanas) from the 1989 harvest intended for specific uses. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1943/91 (2), and in particular Article 8 (7)  thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1206/90 of 7 May 1990 laying down general rules for the system of production aid for processed fruit and vegetables (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2202/90 (4), and in particular Article 6 (4) thereof,Whereas Article 6 (2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 626/85 of 12 March 1985 on the purchasing, selling and storage of unprocessed dried grapes and figs by storage agencies (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3601/90 (6), stipulates that such  products, intended for specific uses yet to be determined, must be sold at prices fixed in advance or determined by an invitation to tender;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3205/85 (7) provides for the sale by invitation to tender of unprocessed dried grapes for specific uses;Whereas the Greek storage agencies still hold approximately 20 500 tonnes of unprocessed dried grapes (sultanas) from the 1989 harvest; whereas these currants cannot be marketed for human consumption as such without a risk of disrupting the market;Whereas it is therefore appropriate that the greater quantity be the subject of a standing invitation to tender for their use as laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 3205/85;Whereas the processing security provided for in Article 1 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3205/85 should be fixed in accordance with the market price of products intended for human consumption;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. The Greek storage agencies referred to in the Annex shall open a standing invitation to tender for the sale of a maximum of 20 500 tonnes of dried grapes (sultanas) from the 1989 harvest in accordance with the provisions of Regulations  (EEC) No 626/85 and (EEC) No 3205/85.2. The closing date for the submission of tenders for the first partial invitation to tender shall be: 5 August 1991 at 1 p.m. local time.3. The processing security referred to in Article 1 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3205/85 shall be ECU 45/100 kg net for dried grapes (sultanas). This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 August 1991. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1991. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 175, 4. 7. 1991, p. 1. (3) OJ No L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 74. (4) OJ No L 201, 31. 7. 1990, p. 4. (5) OJ No L 72, 13. 3. 1985, p. 7. (6) OJ No L 350, 14. 12. 1990, p. 54. (7) OJ No L 303, 16. 11.  1985, p. 6.ANNEXList of storage agencies referred to in Article 1 of this RegulationSULTANAS1. KSOS, 24 Kanari Street, Athens, Greece.2. Enosis Georgicon Sineterismon Iracliou Crete, Iraclio, Crete, Greece.3. Enosis Georgicon Sineterismon Messaras, Mires Iracliou, Crete, Greece.4. Enosis Georgicon Sineterismon Monofatsiou, Assimi Iracliou, Crete, Greece.
",Greece;Hellenic Republic;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;storage;storage facility;storage site;warehouse;warehousing;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;sale;offering for sale,22
32734,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1192/2006 of  4 August 2006  implementing Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards lists of approved plants in Member States   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 October 2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption (1), and in particular Article 26(5) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 lays down specific requirements for rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption.(2) In order to avoid any risk of dispersal of pathogens and/or residues, Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 provides that animal by-products are to be processed, stored and kept separate in an approved and supervised plant designated by the Member State concerned or to be disposed of in a suitable manner. Chapters III and IV of that Regulation lay down requirements concerning the approval of such plants.(3) Article 26(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 provides that Member States are to draw up lists of plants approved in accordance with that Regulation.(4) Accordingly, it is necessary to lay down implementing rules concerning those lists of approved plants, including the presentation of the information contained in such lists on national websites which are available to the Commission and the public. It is also necessary to provide for a website to be maintained by the Commission concerning those lists.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to this Regulation sets out implementing rules as regards lists of approved plants, as referred to in Article 26(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 July 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 August 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 273, 10.10.2002, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 208/2006 (OJ L 36, 8.2.2006, p. 25).ANNEXLISTS OF APPROVED PLANTS AS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 26(4) OF REGULATION (EC) No 1774/20021.   ACCESS TO LISTS OF APPROVED PLANTSIn order to assist Member States in making up-to-date lists of approved plants, as referred to in Article 26(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 (approved plants), available to other Member States and to the public, the Commission shall provide a website which shall contain links to the national websites provided by each Member State, as referred to in paragraph 2.1(a) of this Annex.2.   FORMAT FOR NATIONAL WEBSITES2.1.   Master lists on national websites(a) Each Member State shall provide the Commission with a linking address to a single national website containing the master list of lists of all approved plants in its territory (‘master list’).(b) Each master list shall consist of one sheet and shall be completed in one or more official languages of the Community.2.2.   Operational chart for national websites(a) The national websites referred to in point 2.1(a) of this Annex shall be developed by the central competent authorities or, where appropriate, one of the other authorities referred to in Article 2(1)(i) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002.(b) The master lists referred to in point 2.1(a) shall include links to other web pages located on the same website, which contain the lists of the approved plants.3.   LAYOUT AND CODES FOR NATIONAL LISTS OF APPROVED PLANTSThe layout, including the relevant information and codes, of national lists shall be established in order to ensure the wide availability of the information concerning approved plants and to improve the readability of the national lists.4.   TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSThe tasks and activities provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3 shall be performed in accordance with the technical specifications published by the Commission on the web.
",waste management;landfill site;rubbish dump;waste treatment;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;agricultural waste;abattoir waste;livestock effluent;slaughterhouse waste;stubble;by-product;dissemination of information,22
41499,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 828/2012 of 14 September 2012 establishing a prohibition of fishing for roundnose grenadier in EU and international waters of Vb, VI, VII by vessels flying the flag of Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 1225/2010 of 13 December 2010 fixing for 2011 and 2012 the fishing opportunities for EU vessels for fish stocks of certain deep-sea fish species (2), lays down quotas for 2012.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2012.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2012 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 September 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 336, 21.12.2010, p. 1.ANNEXNo 16/DSSMember State SpainStock RNG/5B67-Species Roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris)Zone EU and international waters of Vb, VI, VIIDate 30.7.2012
",Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
7161,"89/631/EEC: Council Decision of 27 November 1989 on a Community financial contribution towards expenditure incurred by Member States for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the Community system for the conservation and management of fishery resources. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas the common fisheries policy, which guarantees the long-term existence of fishery stocks and thus employment in this sector, can achieve its objectives only if its rules are complied with absolutely and thus if enforcement is effective;Whereas the Member States, in ensuring compliance with the conservation and control rules of the common fisheries policy within their fishery zones and on their territory, are carrying out an obligation of Community interest;Whereas for some Member States the scale of the enforcement task is unrelated to budgetary capacity or relative prosperity and may in certain cases constitute a disproportionate burden;Whereas it is therefore appropriate to provide for a contribution by the Community towards certain enforcement expenditure incurred by certain of those Member States;Whereas the total Community contribution should remain within the limits of a budgetary provision of ECU 22 million per annum over an initial period of five years and the corresponding financial resources will be entered as annual appropriations in the general budget of the European Communities;Whereas any such contribution should be conditional on the attainment, by the Member States which are beneficiaries, of a satisfactory standard of enforcement both at sea and on land,. 1. The Community shall, under the conditions laid down in the Annex, contribute to the financing of the expenditure incurred by Member States in enforcing the Community arrangements for the conservation and management of fishery resources.Pending the adoption of Community rules for the conservation and management of fishery resources applicable in Mediterranean waters, the Community shall, on a provisional basis until 31 December 1991, contribute under the same conditions as those set out in this Decision to the financing of the expenditure incurred by the Member States concerned to ensure compliance with the applicable rules. Member States which wish to benefit from this contribution shall notify such rules to the Commission and justify their merits.2. The Community contribution shall relate to eligible expenditure incurred by Member States from 1 January 1991 to 31 December 1995.3. For any Member States in any year, the Community contribution shall not be lower than 35 % or higher than 50 % of the eligible expenditure.4. The Community may grant advances up to a maximum of 50 % of its contribution.5. The Council, acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 43 of the Treaty and on the basis of a Commission report on the application of this Decision, shall decide before 30 June 1995 on the provisions for Community participation which might apply from 1 January 1996. 1. Member States wishing to benefit from the Community contribution to the financing of expenditure shall forward to the Commission, on the first occasion before 30 June 1990 and subsequently before 30 June of each year, a schedule containing the information specified in paragraph 2 of the Annex.2. The Commission shall decide, on the first occasion before 31 December 1990 and subsequently before 31 December of each year, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 14 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 170/83 of 25 January 1983 establishing a Community system for the conservation and management of fishery resources (1), as amended by the 1985 Act of Accession, on the Community contribution, the eligibility of planned expenditure and any conditions to which the contribution may be subject.3. The European Parliament and the Council shall be informed by the Commission, by 31 March of the year following the latter's decision, of the actions undertaken in accordance with this Decision and the improvementsnoted in the supervision of fishing activities by the Member States. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 November 1989.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. MELLICK(1) OJ No C 152, 20. 6. 1989, p. 5.(2) OJ No C 120, 16. 5. 1989, p. 235.(3) OJ No C 139, 5. 6. 1989, p. 36.(1) OJ No L 24, 27. 1. 1983, p. 1.ANNEX1. The eligible expenditure of Member States may relate to the acquisition or modernization of:- vessels, aircraft and land vehicles employed in the monitoring and supervision of fishing activities, including their equipment,- systems for the detection and recording of fishing activities (including equipment installed on fishing vessels),- systems (including land-based systems) for recording and transmitting catch data and other relevant information.2. The schedule referred to in Article 2 (1) shall state the expenditure falling under paragraph 1 envisaged for the following years. It shall specify in particular:- the technical features and cost of the equipment and the method of payment envisaged,- the timetable for the expenditure envisaged,- the use planned for the equipment, including the date of entry into service,- in the case of vessels or aircraft or equipment to be installed on vessels or aircraft, the proposed programme of operations for the monitoring and supervision of fishing activities by such vessels or aircraft.Member States shall give a precise account of their present organization, activities, problems and achievements in the field of fisheries enforcement at sea and on land and explain how the expenditure envisaged will improve performance.To this end, the Member States shall set specific objectives in accordance with their own priorities.3. The Commission shall consider each Member State's application by reference to the following criteria in particular:- in the case of expenditure on the purchase of vessels, aircraft or land vehicles, the amount of time which they will devote to fisheries enforcement,- the approximate relative size of the enforcement burden of the Member State on land and at sea, having regard in particular to the volume of fishing activity in its fishery zone, the extent of the latter, the nember and the volume of landings in its ports, the length of its coastline, the number of its fishing ports and the geographical distribution of the activities of its fleet,- the use made by a Member State of any financial contribution granted under this Decision in any previous year,- the improvement in the Member State's performance in fisheries enforcement at sea and on land in the period preceding the application and the improvement likely to result from the expenditure envisaged.4. In considering a Member State's enforcement performance the Commission shall have regard to the following considerations in particular:- the prevention, discovery and pursuit of infringements against the conservation and control rules,- the presence in national legislation and the application in practice of penalties that are commensurate with the seriousness of infringements and effectively discourage further infringements of the same kind,- the reliability of the catch figures forwarded by the Member State to the Commission and the Member State's ability to prevent the ovefishing of its quotas,- the amount and the effectiveness of the human and material resources devoted by the Member State concerned to fisheries enforcement,- the diversity of the fishing activity in the fishery zone of the said State,- the degree of cooperation in fisheries enforcement between that Member State and other Member States and the Commission,- in appropriate cases, that Member State's contribution to fisheries enforcement in areas governed by international conventions to which the Community is a Contracting Party and the scale and effectiveness of this enforcement. 5. Member States shall submit their applications for reimbursement before 30 April of the year following that in which the expenditure was incurred.The reimbursement of expenditure and the payment of advances shall be made only if the provisions of the directives coordinating procedures for the award of public works and supply contracts have been complied with, in the sense that the certificates for payment must make reference to the notices on the award of public contracts, published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. In case of non-publication of the notices in the Official Journal of the European Communities, the beneficiary shall certify that the public contracts have been awarded in conformity with Community legislation.The Commission may request any information which it considers necessary for judging whether Community legislation on public contracts has been respected.6. Member States shall supply the Commission with any information which it may request for the performance of its duties under this Decision.Should the Commission consider that monitoring and supervision facilities partly financed by the Community under this Decision are not being used for the intended purpose or in accordance with the conditions defined under this Decision, it shall inform the Member State concerned accordingly. The Member State shall then conduct an administrative inquiry in which Commission officials may participate. The Member State shall inform the Commission of the progress and results of the inquiry and provide the Commission with a copy of the report of the inquiry and the principal data used in the preparation of the report.The Commission may carry out checks on the fulfilment of their duties under this Decision by the Member States, which shall provide assistance to the staff appointed by the Commission for this purpose.The provisions of this paragraph shall be without prejudice to Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2241/87 of 23 July 1987 establishing certain control measures for fishing activities (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3483/88 (2).(1) OJ No L 207, 29. 7. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 306, 11. 11. 1988, p. 2.
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;terms for aid;aid procedure;counterpart funds;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
33202,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1830/2006 of 13 December 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 2092/2004 laying down detailed rules for the application of an import tariff quota of dried boneless beef originating in Switzerland. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 32(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2092/2004 (2) opens, on a multi-annual basis for periods from 1 January to 31 December, a duty-free import tariff quota for the import of 1 200 tonnes of dried boneless beef falling within CN code ex 0210 20 90 and originating in Switzerland.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (3) applies to import licences for import tariff quota periods starting from 1 January 2007. Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 lays down in particular detailed provisions on applications for import licences, the status of applicants and the issue of licences. That Regulation provides that import tariff quotas shall be opened for a period of 12 consecutive months and limits the period of validity of licences to the last day of the import tariff quota period. The provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 should apply to import licences issued pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2092/2004, without prejudice to additional conditions or derogations laid down in that Regulation. As Regulation (EC) No 2092/2004 provides that the quota in question is managed on the basis of certificates of authenticity issued by the Swiss authorities and import licences, it is necessary to align the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 2092/2004 on Chapter I and III of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 where appropriate.(3) Regulation (EC) No 2092/2004 should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. Regulation (EC) No 2092/2004 is amended as follows:1. In Article 1, the first sub-paragraph is replaced by the following:2. In Article 2(2), the second sub-paragraph is deleted.3. Article 5 is replaced by the following:4. Article 6 is replaced by the following: This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 December 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2005 (OJ L 307, 25.11.2005, p. 2).(2)  OJ L 362, 9.12.2004, p. 4.(3)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.
",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;beef;boned meat,22
3647,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 330/2004 of 26 February 2004 derogating, for 2004, from Regulation (EC) No 1396/98 laying down procedures for applying in the poultrymeat sector Council Regulation (EC) No 779/98 on the import into the Community of agricultural products originating in Turkey, repealing Regulation (EEC) No 4115/86 and amending Regulation (EC) No 3010/95. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in poultrymeat(1), and in particular Articles 3(2), 8(12) and 15 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 779/98 of 7 April 1998 on the import into the Community of agricultural products originating in Turkey, repealing Regulation (EEC) No 4115/86 and amending Regulation (EC) No 3010/95(2), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Whereas:(1) The accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia to the European Union on 1 May 2004 should enable those countries to qualify for the tariff quotas for poultrymeat provided for by Regulation (EC) No 779/98 under fair conditions compared with those applicable to the existing Member States. Economic operators in those countries must be given the possibility therefore of participating fully in those quotas upon accession.(2) In order not to create disturbance on the market before and after 1 May 2004, the timetable for the tranches provided for in 2004 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1396/98(3) must be altered and the allocation of quantities adjusted without however altering the overall quantities provided for by Regulation (EC) No 779/98. The implementing procedures should also be amended as regards the deadline for submitting applications.(3) It is therefore necessary, for 2004, to provide for amendments and adjustments to the measures laid down in Articles 2 and 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1396/98.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs,. 1. In derogation from Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1396/98, for the period from 1 April to 30 June 2004, the quotas shall be distributed as follows:(a) 8 % during the period from 1 to 30 April 2004;(b) 17 % during the period from 1 May to 30 June 2004.2. In derogation from Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1396/98, for the period from 1 May to 30 June 2004, licence applications shall be submitted during the first seven days of May. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 April to 30 June 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 February 2004.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 77. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).(2) OJ L 113, 15.4.1998, p. 1.(3) OJ L 187, 1.7.1998, p. 41. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1043/2001 (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 24).
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;agricultural product;farm product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Turkey;Republic of Turkey;poultrymeat,22
27620,"2004/927/EC: Council Decision of 22 December 2004 providing for certain areas covered by Title IV of Part Three of the Treaty establishing the European Community to be governed by the procedure laid down in Article 251 of that Treaty. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the second indent of Article 67(2) thereof,Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament,Whereas:(1) Under the Treaty of Amsterdam the European Community acquired the power to adopt measures in the field of visas, asylum, immigration and other policies relating to the free movement of persons, as laid down in Title IV of Part Three of the Treaty establishing the European Community (hereinafter ‘the Treaty’).(2) Under Article 67 of the Treaty, as introduced by the Treaty of Amsterdam, most of those measures were to be adopted by the Council acting unanimously after consulting the European Parliament.(3) Under the second indent of paragraph 2, of the same Article 67, the Council, acting unanimously after consulting the European Parliament, shall take a decision, after a transitional period of five years following the entry into force of the Treaty of Amsterdam, with a view to providing for all or parts of the areas covered by Title IV to be governed by the procedure referred to in Article 251 thereof.(4) Pursuant to Article 67(5) of the Treaty which was added by the Treaty of Nice the Council shall, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251, adopt the asylum-related measures provided for in Article 63(1) and (2)(a) provided that the Council has, unanimously and after consultation of the European Parliament, adopted Community legislation defining the common rules and basic principles governing those issues, as well as the measures on judicial cooperation in civil matters provided for in Article 65 with the exception of aspects relating to family law; those provisions are not affected by this Decision.(5) Moreover, pursuant to the Protocol on Article 67 of the Treaty, annexed to that Treaty by the Treaty of Nice, as from 1 May 2004 the Council shall act by a qualified majority, on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, when adopting the measures referred to in Article 66 of the Treaty; that Protocol is not affected by this Decision.(6) In addition to that which follows from the Treaty of Nice, when approving ‘the Hague Programme’: ‘Strengthening Freedom, Security and Justice in the European Union’ at its meeting on 4 and 5 November 2004 the European Council asked the Council to adopt a decision based on Article 67(2) of the Treaty no later than 1 April 2005 to the effect that the Council is required to act in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 when adopting, in conformity with the case law of the Court of Justice relating to the choice of legal basis for Community acts, the measures referred to in Article 62(1), (2)(a) and (3) and Article 63(2)(b) and 3(b) of the Treaty.(7) However, the European Council took the view that, pending the entry into force of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, the Council should continue to act unanimously after consulting the European Parliament when adopting measures in the field of the legal migration of third-country nationals to and between Member States referred to in Article 63(3)(a) and (4) of the Treaty.(8) The transition to co-decision procedures for the adoption of measures referred to in Article 62(1) of the Treaty is without prejudice to the requirement for the Council to act unanimously when taking the decisions referred to in Article 3(2) of the Act of Accession of 2003, Article 15(1) of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation's association with the, implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (1), Article 4 of the Protocol annexed to the Treaty on the European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union and any future accession treaty.(9) The transition to codecision procedures for the adoption of measures referred to in Article 62(2)(a) of the Treaty is without prejudice to the competence of the Member States concerning the geographical demarcation of their borders, in accordance with international law.(10) Incentive measures to support the action of Member States regarding the integration of third country nationals residing legally in their territories might be adopted by the Council acting in accordance with the appropriate legal basis provided for in the Treaty.(11) As a consequence of the transition to co-decision procedures for the adoption of measures referred to in Articles 62(2) and (3) of the Treaty, the Regulations reserving to the Council implementing powers with regard to certain detailed provisions and practical procedures for examining visa applications and for carrying out border checks and surveillance should be amended so as to require the Council to act by qualified majority in those cases.(12) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark does not take part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.(13) In accordance with Article 3 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, those Member States have notified their wish to take part in the adoption and application of this Decision,. 1.   As from 1 January 2005 the Council shall act in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty when adopting measures referred to in Article 62(1), (2)(a) and (3) of the Treaty.2.   As from 1 January 2005 the Council shall act in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty when adopting measures referred to in Article 63(2)(b) and (3)(b) of the Treaty. Article 251 of the Treaty shall apply to opinions of the European Parliament obtained by the Council before 1 January 2005 concerning proposals for measures with respect to which the Council shall act, pursuant to this Decision, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty. 1.   In Article 1(1) and (2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 789/2001 of 24 April 2001 reserving to the Council implementing powers with regard to certain detailed provisions and practical procedures for examining visa applications (2) the words ‘acting unanimously’ shall be replaced by ‘acting by qualified majority’ with effect from 1 January 2005.2   In Article 1(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 790/2001 of 24 April 2001 reserving to the Council implementing powers with regard to certain detailed provisions and practical procedures for carrying out border checks and surveillance (3) the words ‘acting unanimously’ shall be replaced by ‘acting by qualified majority’ with effect from 1 January 2005.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 2004.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. VEERMAN(1)  Council doc. 13054/04 accessible on http://register.consilium.eu.int(2)  OJ L 116 of 26.4.2001, p. 2.(3)  OJ L 116 of 26.4.2001, p. 5.
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16614,"Council Regulation (EC) No 398/97 of 20 December 1996 allocating for 1997 catch quotas between Member States for vessels fishing in Estonian waters. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Community and the Republic of Estonia (2), and in particular Articles 3 and 6 thereof, the Community and Estonia have held consultations concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1997 and the management of common living resources;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1997 should be fixed for the vessels of the other party;Whereas the necessary measures should be taken to implement, for 1997, the results of the consultations held with Estonia;Whereas to ensure efficient management of the catch possibilities available in Estonian waters, quotas should be allocated among Member States in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3);Whereas additional conditions for the year-to-year management of TACs and quotas, in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (4), were not agreed with Estonia;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1997,. From 1 January to 31 December 1997 vessels flying the flag of a Member State are hereby authorized to make catches within the quotas limits set out in the Annex in waters falling within the fisheries jurisdiction of Estonia The financial contribution provided for in Article 4 of the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Community and the Republic of Estonia shall be set for the period referred to in Article 1 at ECU 765 530, payable to an account designated by Estonia. Stocks referred to in the Annex shall not be subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 2, 3 and 5 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities or on the day of entry into force of the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Community and the Republic of Estonia, signed on 19 December 1996, whichever is the later.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. BARRETT(1) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ No C 279, 25. 9. 1996, p. 7.(3) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 115, 9. 5. 1996, p. 3.ANNEXAllocation of Community catch quotas in Estonian waters>TABLE>
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35306,"2008/845/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 24 October 2008 on the adjustment of the allowances paid to members and alternates of the European Economic and Social Committee. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 258 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 166 thereof,Having regard to the request from the European Economic and Social Committee dated 9 September 2008,Whereas the amount of the daily allowances paid to members and alternates of the European Economic and Social Committee, laid down by Decision 81/121/EEC (1), should be adapted,. Article 2 of Decision 81/121/EEC shall be replaced by the following:‘Article 21.   The daily allowance per travel day shall be:— EUR 145 for members and alternates.2.   The daily allowance per meeting day shall be:— EUR 233 for members and alternates.3.   Where the beneficiary furnishes satisfactory proof that he has incurred expenditure on an overnight stay at the place of work, he shall be paid a supplementary daily allowance of EUR 34.’ This Decision shall take effect on 24 October 2008.. Done at Luxembourg, 24 October 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. ALLIOT-MARIE(1)  OJ L 67, 12.3.1981, p. 29.
",European official;EC basic post;EC staff;EU official;official of the EU;official of the European Union;staff of the EC;self-employed person;adviser;consultant;expert;free-lance;independent;self-employed worker;allowances and expenses;mission expenses;transfer bonus;travel expenses;European Economic and Social Committee;EC ESC;EC Economic and Social Committee;EESC,22
19981,"2000/754/EC: Commission Decision of 24 November 2000 amending Decision 93/195/EEC on animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the re-entry of registered horses for racing, competition and cultural events after temporary export (notified under document number C(2000) 3552) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae(1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 19(ii) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Commission Decision 93/195/EEC(2), as last amended by Decision 2000/209/EC(3), the re-entry of registered horses for racing, competition and cultural events after temporary export is restricted to horses kept for less than 30 days in a third country.(2) In order to make it easier for horses originating in the Community to take part in the Japan Cup and the Hong Kong International Races, that period should be extended to less than 90 days.(3) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Decision 93/195/EEC is amended as follows:1. A sixth indent is added to Article 1 as follows:""- have taken part in the Japan Cup and the Hong Kong International Races and meet the requirements laid down in a health certificate in accordance with the model set out in Annex VI to this Decision.""2. The Annex to this Decision is added as Annex VI. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 November 2000.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 42.(2) OJ L 86, 6.4.1993, p. 1.(3) OJ L 64, 11.3.2000, p. 22.ANNEX""ANNEX VI>PIC FILE= ""L_2000303EN.003503.EPS"">""
",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;health certificate;sporting event;sports competition;electrical energy;electricity;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule;temporary admission;temporary export;temporary import,22
3721,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 10/2004 of 5 January 2004 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in Israel. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001(3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 209/2003(4), opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Malta, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, respectively.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 6/2004(5) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97(7), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in Israel. The Customs duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2004. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations (CN code ex 0603 10 20 ) originating in Israel, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 7 January 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 January 2004.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22.(2) OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 109, 19.4.2001, p. 2.(4) OJ L 28, 4.2.2003, p. 30.(5) See page 24 of this Official Journal.(6) OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16.(7) OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1.
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43128,"Regulation (EU) No 1384/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 introducing autonomous trade preferences for the Republic of Moldova. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (1),Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 (2) established a specific scheme of autonomous trade preferences for the Republic of Moldova (hereinafter ""Moldova""). That scheme gives all products originating in Moldova free access to the Union market, except for certain agricultural products listed in Annex I to that Regulation for which limited concessions have been granted either in the form of exemption from customs duties within the limit of tariff quotas or of reduction of customs duties.(2) In the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the EU-Moldova ENP Action Plan and the Eastern Partnership, Moldova has adopted an ambitious agenda for political association and further economic integration with the Union. Moldova has also already made strong progress on regulatory approximation leading to convergence with Union laws and standards.(3) Negotiations on a new Association Agreement, including the establishment of a deep and comprehensive free trade area between the Union and Moldova, started in January 2010 and were finalised in July 2013. That Agreement provides for the full liberalisation of bilateral trade in wine.(4) In order to support the efforts of Moldova in accordance with the ENP and the Eastern Partnership, and to provide an attractive and reliable market for its wine exports, the import of wine from Moldova into the Union should be liberalised without delay.(5) In order to ensure the continuation of trade flows from Moldova and legal certainty for economic operators, it is necessary that the autonomous trade preferences apply without interruption until the date set for their expiry in Regulation (EC) No 55/2008.(6) Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly,. Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 is amended as follows:(1) in Article 16, the third, fourth and fifth paragraphs are deleted;(2) in the table in point 1 of Annex I, the last row concerning order No 09.0514 ""Wine of fresh grapes other than sparkling wine"" is deleted. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 2013.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentM. SCHULZFor the CouncilThe PresidentL. LINKEVIČIUS(1)  Position of the European Parliament of 10 December 2013 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of 16 December 2013.(2)  Council Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 of 21 January 2008 introducing autonomous trade preferences for the Republic of Moldova and amending Regulation (EC) No 980/2005 and Commission Decision 2005/924/EC (OJ L 20, 24.1.2008, p. 1).
",liberalisation of trade;elimination of trade barriers;liberalisation of commerce;liberalization of trade;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;wine;Moldova;Republic of Moldova;European neighbourhood policy;ENP,22
13619,"95/123/EC: Commission Decision of 30 March 1995 amending the information contained in the list in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 55/87 establishing the list of vessels exceeding eight metres length overall permitted to use beam trawls within certain coastal areas of the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3094/86 of 7 October 1986 laying down certain  technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources  (1), as last amended by Regulation  (EC) No 1796/94  (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 55/87 of 30 December 1987 establishing the list of  vessels exceeding eight metres length overall permitted to use beam trawls within certain coastal  areas of the Community  (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3410/93  (4), and in particular  Article 3 thereof,Whereas authorities of the Member States concerned have applied for the information in the list  provided for in Article 9 (3) (b) of Regulation (EEC) No 3094/86 to be amended; whereas the said  authorities have provided all the information supporting their applications pursuant to Article 3  of Regulation (EEC) No 55/87; whereas it has been found that the information complies with the  requirements and whereas, therefore, the information in the list annexed to the Regulation should  be amended,. The information in the list annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 55/87 is  amended as shown in the Annex hereto. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 March 1995.For the Commission Emma BONINO Member of the CommissionANEXO - BILAG - ANHANG - ÐÁÑÁÑÔÇÌÁ - ANNEX - ANNEXE - ALLEGATO - BIJLAGE - ANEXO - LIITE -  BILAGA>START OF GRAPHIC>A.  Datos que se retiran de la lista - Oplysninger, der skal slettes i  listen - Aus der Liste herauszunehmende Angaben - Óôïé÷aassá ðïõ aeéáãñUEoeïíôáé áðue ôïí êáôUEëïãï -  Information to be deleted from the list - Renseignements à retirer de la liste - Dati da togliere  dall'elenco - Inlichtingen te schrappen uit de lijst - Informações a retirar da lista - Luettelosta  poistettavat tiedot - Uppgifter som skall tas bort fraan foerteckningen     1 2 3 4 5      BÉLGICA / BELGIEN / BELGIEN / ÂAAËÃÉÏ / BELGIUM / BELGIQUE / BELGIO / BELGIË / BÉLGICA / BELGIA /  BELGIEN     N 700 Alex OQBV Nieuwpoort 176 Z 12 Sabrina OPAL Zeebrugge 210 ALEMANIA / TYSKLAND / DEUTSCHLAND / ÃAAÑÌÁÍÉÁ / GERMANY / ALLEMAGNE / GERMANIA / DUITSLAND /  ALEMANHA / SAKSA / TYSKLAND     BOR 2 Insulaner DLZN Borkum 180 FRI 1 Saturn DIRJ Friedrichskoog 138 HAR 10 Wangerland DCVZ Harlesiel 114 HOO 52 Aggi DDAE Hooksiel 199 NOR 209 Sirius DCLS Norddeich 96 B.  Datos que se añaden a la lista - Oplysninger, der skal anfoeres i listen - In die Liste  hinzuzufuegende Angaben - Óôïé÷aassá ðïõ ðñïóôssèaaíôáé óôïí êáôUEëïãï - Information to be added to the  list - Renseignements à ajouter à la liste - Dati da aggiungere all'elenco - Inlichtingen toe te  voegen aan de lijst - Informações a aditar à lista - Luetteloon lisaettaevaet tiedot - Uppgifter som  skall laeggas till i foerteckningen     1 2 3 4 5      BÉLGICA / BELGIEN / BELGIEN / ÂAAËÃÉÏ / BELGIUM / BELGIQUE / BELGIO / BELGIË / BÉLGICA / BELGIA /  BELGIEN     N 12 Arthur OPAL Nieuwpoort 210 O 700 Bi-Si-Ti OQBV Oostende 176 ALEMANIA / TYSKLAND / DEUTSCHLAND / ÃAAÑÌÁÍÉÁ / GERMANY / ALLEMAGNE / GERMANIA / DUITSLAND /  ALEMANHA / SAKSA / TYSKLAND     CUX 12 Anne K. DIRJ Cuxhaven 136 HAR 10 Wangerland DCVZ Harlesiel 175 HOO 52 Aggi DDAE Hooksiel 198 NG 9 Haaije DLZN Emden 180      >END OF GRAPHIC>
",conservation of fish stocks;fishing industry;fishing;fishing activity;fishing licence;fishing vessel;factory ship;fishing boat;transport vessel;trawler;fishing regulations;technical standard;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;Community fisheries;Community fishing;blue Europe;fishing net;drag-net;mesh of fishing nets;trawl,22
25151,"2003/535/EC: Commission Decision of 22 July 2003 amending Decision 2003/218/EC as regards the protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue in Italy (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2003) 2601). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000 laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue(1), and in particular Article 8(2)(d), Article 9(1)(c) and Article 12, first paragraph thereof,Whereas:(1) In the light of the evolution of the bluetongue situation in 2003, Commission Decision 2003/218/EC of 27 March 2003 on protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue and on rules applicable to movements of animals in and from those zones and repealing Decision 2001/783/EC(2) was adopted. That Decision provides for the establishment of areas according to the lower (section 1 of Annex I A, I B and I C) or higher (section 2 of Annex I A, I B and I C) level of risk observed. In view of the epidemiological situation and environmental factors, it is necessary to demarcate in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 8(2)(d) the whole of the areas where in each Member State concerned protection and surveillance zones shall be established, while providing the conditions applicable to the movements of animals derogating from the restrictions applicable pursuant to the higher or lower level of risk observed.(2) As regards Italy, the surveillance programme has demonstrated seroconversion in Campobasso and Chieti provinces, indicating the presence of the bluetongue virus.(3) Therefore these two provinces should be added to the protection and surveillance zones in Italy.(4) In view of the level of virus circulation and the vaccination coverage in the provinces of Campobasso and Chieti, they should both be considered as lower risk areas and inserted in section 1 of Annex I B to Decision 2003/218/EC.(5) Decision 2003/218/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I of Decision 2003/218/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 12 August 2003. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 July 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 327, 22.12.2002, p. 74.(2) OJ L 82, 29.3.2003, p. 35.ANNEX""""ANNEX I(protection zones and surveillance zones)ANNEX I ASection 1Sicilia: Catania, Enna, MessinaBasilicata: Matera, PotenzaPuglia: Brindisi, FoggiaSection 2Sicilia: Agrigento, Caltanisetta, Palermo, Ragusa, Siracusa, TrapaniCalabria: Catanzaro, Cosenza, Crotone, Reggio Calabria, Vibo ValentiaPuglia: Bari, Lecce, TarantoCampania: Avellino, Benevento, Caserta, Napoli, SalernoANNEX I BSection 1France:Corse du sud, Haute CorseItaly:Sardegna: Cagliari, Nuoro, Sassari, OristanoLazio: Viterbo, RomaToscana: Grosseto, Livorno, Pisa, Massa-CarraraMolise: Isernia, CampobassoAbruzzo: l'Aquila, ChietiSection 2Lazio: Latina, FrosinoneANNEX I CSection 1: the entire Greek territory with the exception of prefectorates listed in section 2.Section 2: Dodekanisi, Samos, Chios and Lesvos prefectorates.
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;Molise;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;transport of animals;Abruzzi,22
7355,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1010/89 of 17 April 1989 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas Article 21 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 789/89 (3), lists the ways in which products withdrawn from the market under Articles 15b and 18 or bought in under Articles 19 and 19a of the said Regulation may be disposed of;Whereas nectarines were added to the list of products covered by the price and intervention system by Regulation (EEC) No 223/88 (4), amending Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72;Whereas it should be possible for nectarines withdrawn from the market or bought in under Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 to be disposed of in the same way as peaches by processing into alcohol; whereas, to this end, the first subparagraph of Article 21 (1) (b) of the said Regulation should be amended;Whereas Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 provides for the fixing of common quality standards for a number of products marketed within the Community or exported to third countries; whereas kiwi fruit already accounts for a substantial volume of trade within the Community and with third countries; whereas it is therefore desirable that common quality standards should be laid down for this product; whereas application of the standards should have the effect of keeping products of unsatisfactory quality off the market, guiding production to meet consumers' requirements and facilitating trade relations based on fair competition, thus helping to improve the profitability of production; whereas, to this end, kiwi fruit should be added to the list in Annex I to the said Regulation,. Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 is amended as follows:1. In the first subparagraph of Article 21 (1) (b), 'and nectarines' is added after 'peaches';2. In Annex I, 'kiwi fruit' is added under the heading 'Fruit'. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 17 April 1989.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. ROMERO HERRERA(1) Opinion delivered on 14 April 1989 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 85, 30. 3. 1989, p. 3.(4) OJ No L 23, 28. 1. 1988, p. 1.
",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation,22
40538,"Council Decision 2012/122/CFSP of 27 February 2012 amending Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 1 December 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/782/CFSP (1).(2) On 23 January 2012, the Council reiterated its deep concern about the deteriorating situation in Syria and in particular the widespread and systematic violations of human rights. In line with the European Council declaration of 23 October 2011, the Council also confirmed that the Union will continue its policy of imposing additional measures against the regime as long as the repression continues.(3) In this context, restrictive measures should be imposed against the Central Bank of Syria.(4) Moreover, the sale, purchase, transportation or brokering of gold, precious metals and diamonds to, from or for the Government of Syria should be prohibited.(5) In addition, access to the airports of Member States of cargo flights operated by Syrian carriers should be prohibited.(6) Furthermore, additional persons should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/782/CFSP.(7) However, there are no longer grounds for keeping one person on the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/782/CFSP.(8) Decision 2011/782/CFSP should be amended accordingly,. Decision 2011/782/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:(1) the following article is inserted:(2) the following chapter is inserted:(3) in Article 19, the following paragraphs are added: The persons and entity listed in Annex I to this Decision shall be added to the list set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/782/CFSP. The person listed in Annex II to this Decision shall be removed from the list set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/782/CFSP. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 27 February 2012.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. ASHTON(1)  OJ L 319, 2.12.2011, p. 56.ANNEX IPersons and entity referred to in Article 2Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing1. Central Bank of Syria Syria, Damascus, Sabah Bahrat SquareAltjreda al Maghrebeh square, Damascus,Syrian Arab Republic,P.O.Box: 22542. Al –Halqi, Dr. Wael Nader Born in the Daraa Province, 1964 Minister of Health. 27.2.20123. Azzam, Mansour Fadlallah Born in the Sweida Province, 1960 Minister of Presidential Affairs 27.2.20124. Sabouni, Dr. Emad Abdul-Ghani Born in Damascus, 1964 Minister of Communication and Technology. 27.2.20125. Allaw, Sufian Born in al-Bukamal, Deir Ezzor, 1944 Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. 27.2.20126. Slakho, Dr Adnan Born in Damascus, 1955 Minister of Industry 27.2.20127. Al-Rashed, Dr. Saleh Born in the Aleppo Province, 1964 Minister of Education. 27.2.20128. Abbas, Dr. Fayssal Born in the Hama Province, 1955 Minister of Transport. 27.2.2012ANNEX IIPerson referred to in Article 352. Emad Ghraiwati
",gold;precious stones;diamond;gem;jewel;traffic control;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;economic sanctions;Syria;Syrian Arab Republic;air transport;aeronautics;air service;aviation,22
33887,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 102/2007 of 2 February 2007 adopting the specifications of the 2008 ad hoc module on the labour market situation of migrants and their immediate descendants, as provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 and amending Regulation (EC) No 430/2005 (Text with EEA relevance ). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 of 9 March 1998 on the organisation of a labour force sample survey in the Community (1), and in particular Article 4(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) At its meeting in Thessaloniki in June 2003, the European Council considered that a successful integration of migrants contributes to social cohesion and economic welfare and to addressing the demographic and economic challenges that the European Union is now facing, and called for further progress in this respect. Furthermore, it explicitly called for an accurate and objective analysis of these issues to help develop and promote policy initiatives for more effective management of migration in Europe. The need for effective integration policies was stressed once again in the ‘Hague Programme’ adopted by the European Council in Brussels in November 2004.(2) As highlighted in the Commission's first Annual Report on Migration and Integration (2) lack of access to employment has been identified as the greatest barrier to integration and, therefore, the most important political priority within national integration policies.(3) Consequently, a comprehensive and comparable set of data on the labour market situation of migrants and their immediate descendants is needed in order to monitor progress towards the common objectives of the European Employment Strategy and of the Social Inclusion Process.(4) The Commission proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity — Progress (3) — provides in Section 1, Employment, the financing of the relevant actions including statistical actions. The present Regulation should implement those actions.(5) Commission Regulation (EC) No 384/2005 of 7 March 2005 adopting the programme of ad hoc modules, covering the years 2007 to 2009, for the labour force sample survey provided by Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 (4) already included an ad hoc module on the labour market situation of migrants and their immediate descendants. The list of variables for this module should be defined before December 2006.(6) Regulation (EC) No 384/2005 also provides that implementation of the 2008 module will be conditional upon the results of feasibility studies to be finished before the end of 2005. Eurostat presented the results of these feasibility studies in the meeting of Directors of Social Statistics of Member States in September 2005. It has been concluded that Member States and Eurostat should proceed in the preparation of the module 2008.(7) For reasons of reliability and quality of the data to be provided, some variables described in the Annex to this Regulation should be optional for Member States with a small sample size for migrants.(8) There is a need to amend columns 19/20 of Annex II to Commission Regulation (EC) No 430/2005 of 15 March 2005 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 on the organisation of a labour force sample survey in the Community concerning the codification to be used for data transmission from 2006 onwards and the use of a sub-sample for the collection of data on structural variables (5) in order to increase the relevance of the analysis of the labour market situation of migrants by obtaining information on the year of arrival in the host country and on age at the time of arrival, which remain two key explanatory variables for analysing the process of integration into the labour market.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Statistical Programme Committee,. The detailed list of variables to be collected in 2008 by the ad hoc module on the labour market situation of migrants and their immediate descendants shall be as set out in the Annex. Columns 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218 and 219 of the Annex shall be optional for the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia and Finland. In Annex II, the text in columns 19/20 of Regulation (EC) No 430/2005 is replaced by the following text:‘YEARESID 19/20 YEARLY  Years of residence in this country Everybody’00 Born in this Country01-99 Number of years of residence in this countryBlank No answer This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 February 2007.For the CommissionJoaquín ALMUNIAMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 3. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2257/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 336, 23.12.2003, p. 6).(2)  COM(2004) 508.(3)  COM(2004) 488.(4)  OJ L 61, 8.3.2005, p. 23. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 341/2006 (OJ L 55, 25.2.2006, p. 9).(5)  OJ L 71, 17.3.2005, p. 36.ANNEXLABOUR FORCE SURVEYSpecifications of the 2008 ad hoc module on the labour market situation of migrants and their immediate descendants1. Member States and regions concerned: all.2. The variables shall be coded as follows:Column Code Description Filter203/206  Year of acquisition of citizenship Everybody aged 15-74 and C17/18 = C170/1714 digits9996 Year unknown but national by acquisition9997 National at birth9998 National since the creation of the country/redefinition of borders9999 Not applicable (person aged under 15 or over 74 or (person aged 15-74 and C17/18 ≠ C170/171))Blank No answer207/208  Country of birth of father Everybody aged 15-74For coding, see ISO country classification98 Country unknown but father born abroad99 Not applicable (person aged under 15 or over 74)Blank No answer209/210  Country of birth of mother Everybody aged 15-74For coding, see ISO country classification98 Country unknown but mother born abroad99 Not applicable (person aged under 15 or over 74)Blank No answer211/212  Total number of years of residence in the host country Everybody aged 15-74 and C19/20 ≠ 0001-98 2 digits99 Not applicable (person aged under 15 or over 74 or (person aged 15-74 and C19/20 = 00))Blank No answer213  Main reason the person had for migrating (last migration) Everybody aged 15-74 and C19/20 ≠ 00 and (C162/165 – C11/14 – C19/20) ≥ 151 Employment, intra-corporate transfer2 Employment, job found before migrating other than code 13 Employment, no job found before migrating4 Study5 International protection6 Accompanying family/family reunification7 Family formation8 Other9 Not applicable (person aged under 15 or over 74 or (person aged 15-74 and C19/20 = 00) or (person aged 15-74 and C19/20 ≠ 00 and (C162/165 – C11/14 – C19/20) < 15))Blank No answer214  Whether the duration of the current residence permit/visa/certificate is limited (optional for France) Everybody aged 15-74 and C17/18 ≠ C170/1710 Yes, less than 1 year1-5 Yes, number of years6 Yes, limited duration of more than 5 years7 Yes, but do not know the duration8 No9 Not applicable (person aged under 15 or over 74 or (person aged 15-74 and C17/18 = C170/171))Blank No answer215  Whether current legal access to the labour market is restricted Everybody aged 15-74 and C17/18 ≠ C170/171 and (C24 = 1, 2 or C99 = 1, 2, 4 or (C99 = 3 and C116 = 1))1 Yes, access restricted to employment for specific employers/sectors/occupations2 Yes, access restricted to self-employment3 Yes, access not allowing self-employment4 Yes, combination of 1 and 25 Yes, combination of 1 and 36 Yes, combination of 1 and 37 No8 Does not know9 Not applicable (person aged under 15 or over 74 or (person aged 15-74 and C17/18 = C170/171) or (person aged 15-74 and C17/18 ≠ C170/171 and C116 = 2, blank))Blank No answer216  Use of facilities for establishing what highest qualification equates to in the host country system Everybody aged 15-74 and C19/20 ≠ 00 and (C24 = 1, 2 or C99 = 1, 2, 4 or (C99 = 3 and C116 = 1))1 Yes, established what qualification equates to2 Yes, but not established what qualification equates to or procedure not yet completed3 No, no need because highest qualification obtained in the host country4 No, no need for reason other than code 35 No for other reason9 Not applicable (person aged under 15 or over 74 or (person aged 15-74 and C19/20 = 00) or (person aged 15-74 and C19/20 ≠ 00 and C116 = 2, blank))Blank No answer217  Need to improve host country language skills to get an appropriate job Everybody aged 15-74 and C19/20 ≠ 00 and (C24 = 1, 2 or C99 = 1, 2, 4 or (C99 = 3 and C116 = 1))1 Yes2 No9 Not applicable (person aged under 15 or over 74 or (person aged 15-74 and C19/20 = 00) or (person aged 15-74 and C19/20 ≠ 00 and C116 = 2, blank))Blank No answer218  Main help received in the host country in finding the current job or setting up own business Everybody aged 15-74 and C24 = 1, 21 Relatives/friends2 Public employment office3 Private employment agencies4 Migrant or ethnic organisation5 Other6 None9 Not applicable (person aged under 15 or over 74 or (person aged 15-74 and C24 = 3, 4, 5))Blank No answer219/220  Use of services for labour market integration in the two years following the last arrival Everybody aged 15-74 and C19/20 ≠ 00 and C19/20 ≤ 10 and (C162/165 – C11/14 – C19/20) ≥ 1501 Yes, contact with an adviser for job guidance/counselling or job search assistance02 Yes, participation to labour market training/programmes03 Yes, participation to host country language tuition04 Yes, combination of 1 and 205 Yes, combination of 1 and 306 Yes, combination of 2 and 307 Yes, combination of 1, 2 and 308 No, not entitled to09 No, for reason other than code 0899 Not applicable (person aged under 15 or over 74 or (person aged 15-74 and C19/20 = 00) or (person aged 15-74 and C19/20 ≠ 00 and C19/20 > 10) or (person aged 15-74 and C19/20 ≠ 00 and C19/20 ≤ 10 and (C162/165 – C11/14 – C19/20) < 15))Blank No answer221/226  Weighting factor for the 2008 LFS module (optional) Everybody aged 15-740000-9999 Columns 220-223 contain whole numbers00-99 Columns 224-225 contain decimal places
",labour market;employment level;employment situation;statistical method;statistical harmonisation;statistical methodology;working population;migrant;emigrant;immigrant;sample survey;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;data collection;compiling data;data retrieval;child of migrant;second generation migrant;third generation migrant,22
40472,"2012/6/EU: Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund, in accordance with point 26 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management. ,Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 26 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (2),Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The European Union has created a European Union Solidarity Fund (the ‘Fund’) to show solidarity with the population of regions struck by disasters.(2) The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the Fund within the annual ceiling of EUR 1 billion.(3) Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 contains the provisions whereby the Fund may be mobilised.(4) Spain submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning a disaster caused by an earthquake, and Italy submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning a disaster caused by flooding.. For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2011, the European Union Solidarity Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 37 979 875 in commitment and payment appropriations. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Strasbourg, 13 December 2011.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentM. SZPUNAR(1)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 311, 14.11.2002, p. 3.
",fund (EU);EC fund;flood;Italy;Italian Republic;payment appropriation;aid to disaster victims;aid to catastrophe victims;Region of Murcia;Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia;Veneto;general budget (EU);EC general budget;earthquake;commitment of expenditure;commitment appropriation;commitment authorisation;Spain;Kingdom of Spain;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,22
42582,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 515/2013 of 5 June 2013 entering a name in the register of traditional specialities guaranteed (Tortas de Aceite de Castilleja de la Cuesta (TSG)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 repealed and replaced Council Regulation (EC) No 509/2006 of 20 March 2006 on agricultural products and foodstuffs as traditional specialities guaranteed (2).(2) Pursuant to Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 509/2006, Spain’s application to register the name ‘Tortas de Aceite de Castilleja de la Cuesta’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (3).(3) As no objection within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 509/2006 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Tortas de Aceite de Castilleja de la Cuesta’ should be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 June 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 1.(3)  OJ C 257, 25.8.2012, p. 4.ANNEXAgricultural products and foodstuffs listed in Annex I, point II, to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012:Class 2.3.   Confectionery, bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other baker’s waresSPAINTortas de Aceite de Castilleja de la Cuesta (TSG)
",confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
34513,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 980/2007 of 21 August 2007 providing for special measures for the management of the WTO tariff quota for New Zealand butter from September 2007 to December 2007, amending Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 and derogating from that Regulation. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 29(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 of 14 December 2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the import arrangements for milk and milk products and opening tariff quotas (2) as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2020/2006 (3) provides for the management of the WTO tariff quota for New Zealand butter on the basis of import licences allocated twice a year following the licence application periods as provided for in Article 34a.(2) When import licences were allocated for the second half of 2007 for butter originating in New Zealand under quota number 09.4182 referred to in Annex III.A of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001, applications for licences covered quantities less than those available for the products concerned. As a result, a quantity of 9 958,6 tonnes was not allocated.(3) Given that the quota has always been entirely used before new management rules were introduced on 1 January 2007, the underuse may be the result of importers not yet accommodated to the new provisions and procedures.(4) It is therefore appropriate to provide for an additional allocation period for the remaining quantity, and to reduce the security in order to facilitate access to traders.(5) In addition to the notifications provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (4), the necessary communications between the Member States and the Commission should be specified, in particular for the purpose of monitoring the market in the case of New Zealand butter.(6) Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. 1.   Save as otherwise provided for in this Regulation, Articles 34 to 42 of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 shall apply to the import of a quantity of 9 958,6 tonnes of butter for the year 2007 under quota number 09.4182 referred to in Annex III.A to that Regulation.2.   By way of derogation from Article 34a(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001, licence applications may be lodged only during the first 10 days of September 2007.3.   For the purposes of application of this Regulation, the available quantity referred to in Article 34a(4)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 shall be 9 958,6 tonnes.4.   Import licences issued under this Regulation shall be valid until 31 December 2007.5.   By way of derogation from Article 35 of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001, the security referred to in Article 15(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 (5) shall be EUR 10 per 100 kilograms net of product.6.   By way of derogation from the third paragraph of Article 35b of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001, box 20 of the licences shall show one of the entries listed in the Annex to this Regulation. In Article 35a(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001, the following subparagraph is added:‘Before the 15th of the month of application, the Member States shall also communicate to the Commission the names and the addresses of the applicants, broken down by quota number. This notification shall be made by electronic means using the form made available to the Member States by the Commission.’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 September 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 August 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2005 (OJ L 307, 25.11.2005, p. 2).(2)  OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 29. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 731/2007 (OJ L 166, 28.6.2007, p. 12).(3)  OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 54.(4)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 289/2007 (OJ L 78, 17.3.2007, p. 17).(5)  OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1.ANNEXEntries referred to in Article 1(6):— : in Bulgarian : разпределение на квота № 09.4182 — за периода от септември 2007 г. до декември 2007 г.— : in Spanish : asignación del contingente no 09.4182 — para el período comprendido entre septiembre de 2007 y diciembre de 2007— : in Czech : přidělení kvóty č. 09.4182 – na období od září 2007 do prosince 2007— : in Danish : tildeling af kontingentet med løbenummer 09.4182 — for perioden september 2007 til december 2007— : in German : Zuteilung des Kontingents Nr. 09.4182 — für den Zeitraum September 2007 bis Dezember 2007— : in Estonian : kvoodi 09.4182 jagamine – ajavahemikuks septembrist 2007 kuni detsembrini 2007— : in Greek : κατανομή της ποσόστωσης αριθ. 09.4182 — για την περίοδο από Σεπτέμβριο 2007 έως Δεκέμβριο 2007— : in English : allocation of quota No 09.4182 — for the period September 2007 to December 2007— : in French : attribution du numéro de contingent 09.4182 — pour la période comprise entre septembre 2007 et décembre 2007— : in Italian : assegnazione del contingente n. 09.4182 per il periodo settembre 2007 — dicembre 2007— : in Latvian : kvotas Nr. 09.4182 piešķiršana par laikposmu no 2007. gada septembra līdz 2007. gada decembrim— : in Lithuanian : kvotos Nr. 09.4182 paskirstymas 2007 m. rugsėjo–gruodžio mėn.— : in Hungarian : a 09.4182 vámkontingens terhére, a 2007 szeptembere és 2007 decembere közötti időszakra— : in Maltese : allokazzjoni tal-kwota Nru 09.4182 – għall-perjodu minn Settembru 2007 sa Diċembru 2007— : in Dutch : toewijzing van contingent nr. 09.4182 — voor de periode september 2007-december 2007— : in Polish : przydział kontyngentu nr 09.4182 – na okres od września 2007 r. do grudnia 2007 r.— : in Portuguese : atribuição do contingente n.o 09.4182 — para o período de Setembro de 2007 a Dezembro de 2007— : in Romanian : alocarea contingentului nr. 09.4182 — pentru perioada septembrie 2007-decembrie 2007— : in Slovak : pridelenie kvóty číslo 09.4182 – na obdobie od septembra 2007 do decembra 2007— : in Slovenian : dodelitev kvote št. 09.4182 – za obdobje od septembra 2007 do decembra 2007— : in Finnish : kiintiö 09.4182 – syyskuusta 2007 joulukuuhun 2007— : in Swedish : tilldelning av kvot nr 09.4182 – för perioden september 2007 till december 2007.
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;New Zealand;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;butter;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;World Trade Organisation;WTO;World Trade Organization,22
16817,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1156/97 of 25 June 1997 fixing the reduction coefficients for the determination of the quantity of bananas to be allocated to each operator in category C from the tariff quota for 1997 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 of 10 June 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1409/96 (4), and in particular Article 4 (4) thereof,Whereas, pending the adaptation of the volume of the tariff quota as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, Commission Regulation (EC) No 2052/96 (5), for the purposes of implementing Article 4 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, provisionally fixes the reduction coefficient to be applied to the annual allocation requested by each operator in category C on the basis of a tariff quota volume of 2 200 000 tonnes for 1997;Whereas the volume of the tariff quota was subsequently fixed at 2 553 000 tonnes for 1997 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/97 (6); whereas, however, the special quantity of 10 000 tonnes reserved for cases of extreme hardship must not be taken into account for the calculation of the reduction coefficient in question;Whereas, on that basis, the new coefficient for 1997 should be determined; whereas, for the sake of clarity, Regulation (EC) No 2052/96 should be repealed;Whereas the provisions of this Regulation must enter into force immediately, given the time limits laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93,. The quantity to be allocated to each operator in category C in respect of 1997 within the tariff quota provided for in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 shall be calculated by applying to the quantity applied for by each operator in accordance with Article 4 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, a reduction coefficient of 0,000381. Regulation (EC) No 2052/96 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 June 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 181, 20. 7. 1996, p. 13.(5) OJ No L 274, 26. 10. 1996, p. 23.(6) See page 65 of this Official Journal.
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff,22
36437,"2009/297/EC: Commission Decision of 26 March 2009 amending Decision 2008/866/EC as regards its period of application (notified under document number C(2009) 1876) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (1), and in particular Article 53(1)(b)(i) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2008/866/EC of 12 November 2008 on emergency measures suspending imports from Peru of certain bivalve molluscs intended for human consumption (2) was adopted as a result of contamination with the hepatitis A virus (HAV) of certain bivalve molluscs imported from Peru which were identified as being at the origin of an outbreak of hepatitis A in humans. That Decision applies until 31 March 2009.(2) The Peruvian authorities have provided certain information concerning the corrective measures put in place to improve control of the production of bivalve molluscs intended for export to the Community.(3) That information is, however, insufficient and a Commission inspection is to be carried out in Peru.(4) Pending the submission of all relevant information by the Peruvian authorities and the results of that inspection, it is appropriate to extend the application of Decision 2008/866/EC until 30 November 2009.(5) Decision 2008/866/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. In Article 5 of Decision 2008/866/EC, ‘31 March 2009’ is replaced by ‘30 November 2009’. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 March 2009.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 307, 18.11.2008, p. 9.
",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;mollusc;cephalopod;shellfish;squid;Peru;Republic of Peru;fishery product;animal health;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,22
44489,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1192/2014 of 3 November 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for haddock in area IIIa, Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32 by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2), lays down quotas for 2014.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 November 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1).ANNEXNo 70/TQ43Member State The NetherlandsStock HAD/3A/BCDSpecies Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)Zone IIIa, Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32Closing date 16.10.2014
",Baltic Sea;North Sea;ship's flag;nationality of ships;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
5527,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 645/2012 of 16 July 2012 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009 and Regulation (EU) No 65/2011 as regards the reduction of the amounts of the aid for late submission of single applications in relation to Mainland Portugal and Madeira for 2012. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (1), and in particular Article 91 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 of 19 January 2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers, amending Regulations (EC) No 1290/2005, (EC) No 247/2006, (EC) No 378/2007 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (2), and in particular Article 142(c) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009 of 30 November 2009 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 as regards cross-compliance, modulation and the integrated administration and control system, under the direct support schemes for farmers provided for that Regulation, as well as for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards cross-compliance under the support scheme provided for the wine sector (3) provides, in its Article 23(1), for reductions to be applied in the case of late submission of an aid application as well as documents, contracts or declarations which are constitutive for the eligibility for the aid.(2) According to Article 8 (3) of Commission Regulation (EU) No 65/2011 of 27 January 2011 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, as regards the implementation of control procedures as well as cross-compliance in respect of rural development support measures (4), Articles 22 and 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009 apply mutatis mutandis to payment claims under Title I of Part II of Regulation (EU) No 65/2011.(3) Portugal has implemented a system of single aid application which covers, pursuant to Article 19(3) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, several support schemes. In particular, applications for single payment scheme under Title III of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, applications for ewe and goat premiums under Article 35 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1121/2009 of 29 October 2009 laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 as regards the support schemes for farmers provided for in Titles IV and V thereof (5) and certain applications for aid granted under Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 form part of the single application.(4) In accordance with Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009 and Article 8(1) of Regulation (EU) No 65/2011, Portugal has fixed 15 May 2012 as the latest day until which single applications for 2012 can be submitted. As regards single applications including an application for the ewe and goat premium, Portugal has, in accordance with Article 35(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1121/2009, fixed 30 April of the application year as the latest day until which applications for the ewe and goat premium for 2012 can be submitted.(5) Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009 requires Member States to ensure that agricultural parcels are reliably identified and requires the single application to be accompanied by documents identifying the parcels in order to enable the implementation of the control system.(6) In response to deficiencies related to the identification of agricultural parcels, which were regularly detected in the past, Portugal implemented an ""Action Plan"" in liaison with the Commission. This commitment includes in particular the update of the Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS) in Portugal.(7) Portugal has experienced exceptional circumstances in its administration of the single applications for 2012 as far as Mainland Portugal and Madeira are concerned. In a second phase of the ""Action Plan"" Portugal should have reviewed approximately 1 600 000 parcels. The work is complex and quality controls led to new analysis of some of the parcels which causes delays. Also, as the part of the work carried out by external contractors has been delayed, the LPIS could not be updated in line with the envisaged timetable. Consequently farmers were provided with the updated information about the parcels later than foreseen.(8) Given the existing technical capacity in Portugal, which had already been enlarged in anticipation of the implementation of the ""Action Plan"", this situation has affected the ability of applicants to submit single aid applications for Mainland Portugal and Madeira within the time limits provided for in Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009 and Article 35(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1121/2009.(9) These difficulties are reinforced by the fact that the application procedure in Portugal is particularly time-consuming given the corrections of reference parcels boundaries which need to be carefully checked by farmers following the update of the LPIS. Abiding by the deadlines of 15 May 2012 and 30 April 2012 respectively is therefore not possible, given the overall context of the ""Action Plan"" and the engagements taken by Portugal to improve its integrated administration and control system.(10) Furthermore, the implementation of additional measures due to exceptional drought led to a more intensive use of the informatics system. Since those measures were administered by the same informatics system as the ""Action Plan"", capacity for administering the “Action Plan” was further reduced.(11) Due to the difficulties mentioned above, the application process in 2012 could only start later than the date on which the process started in 2011 and in the previous years. For the same reasons, applications were submitted at a slower rhythm than in 2011. The information submitted by the Portuguese authorities to the Commission on the capacity of the IT system shows that a derogation of 25 days is necessary to enable all farmers and beneficiaries concerned to submit their applications.(12) It is therefore appropriate not to apply the reductions provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009 on grounds of late submission of single applications in respect of those farmers who submitted their single applications for Mainland Portugal and Madeira at the latest 25 calendar days after 15 May 2012 or, in the case of the ewe and goat premium at the latest 25 calendar days after 30 April 2012.(13) Similarly, by way of derogation from Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 65/2011 and in respect of payment claims in relation to Mainland Portugal and Madeira under Title I of Part II of Regulation (EU) No 65/2011, it is appropriate not to apply reductions on grounds of late submission of single applications which were submitted at the latest 25 calendar days after 15 May 2012.(14) In accordance with Article 3(4) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1182/71 of the Council of 3 June 1971 determining the rules applicable to periods, dates and time limits (6), where the last day of a period expressed otherwise than in hours is a public holiday, Sunday or Saturday, the period shall end with the expiry of the last hour of the following working day. Given that 11 June 2012 is the first working day following 9 June 2012, it is appropriate not to apply any reductions on grounds of late submission of single applications in respect of those farmers who submitted their single applications for Mainland Portugal and Madeira at the latest by 11 June 2012 or, in the case of the ewe and goat premium at the latest by 25 May 2012.(15) Since the proposed derogations should cover the single applications submitted for aid year 2012, it is appropriate that this Regulation applies retroactively.(16) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Rural Development Committee and the Management Committee for Direct Payments,. 1.   By way of derogation from Article 23(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009, in respect of the application year 2012, no reductions shall apply on grounds of late submission of single applications in respect of those farmers who submitted their single applications for Mainland Portugal and Madeira at the latest by 11 June 2012.2.   By way of derogation from Article 23(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009, where single applications for 2012 include an application for ewe and goat premium, no reductions on grounds of late submission of single applications shall apply in relation to that premium in respect of those farmers who submitted their single applications for Mainland Portugal and Madeira at the latest by 25 May 2012. By way of derogation from Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 65/2011, in respect of the application year 2012, no reductions provided for in Article 23(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009 shall apply in respect of payment claims in relation to Mainland Portugal and Madeira under Title I of Part II of Regulation (EU) No 65/2011 on grounds of late submission of single applications if those applications were submitted at the latest by 11 June 2012. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply as from 1 January 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in the Member States in accordance with the Treaties.. Done at Brussels, 16 July 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 30, 31.1.2009, p. 16.(3)  OJ L 316, 2.12.2009, p. 65.(4)  OJ L 25, 28.1.2011, p. 8.(5)  OJ L 316, 2.12.2009, p. 27.(6)  OJ L 124, 8.6.1971, p. 1.
",Madeira;Autonomous region of Madeira;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,22
4450,"2007/776/EC: Commission Decision of 28 November 2007 amending Council Directive 92/34/EEC to extend the derogation relating to import conditions for fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants intended for fruit production from third countries (notified under document number C(2007) 5693). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/34/EEC of 28 April 1992 on the marketing of fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants, intended for fruit production (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 16(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) The Commission is required pursuant to Article 16(1) of Directive 92/34/EEC to decide whether fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants produced in a third country and affording the same guarantees as regards obligations on the supplier, identity, characteristics, plant health, growing medium, packaging, inspection arrangements, marking and sealing are equivalent in all these respects to fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants produced in the Community and complying with the requirements and conditions of that Directive.(2) However, the information presently available on the conditions applying in third countries is still not sufficient to enable the Commission to adopt any such decision in respect of any third country at this stage.(3) In order to prevent trade patterns from being disrupted, Member States importing fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants from third countries should continue to be allowed to apply conditions equivalent to those applicable to similar Community products in accordance with Article 16(2) of Directive 92/34/EEC. The period of application of the derogation provided for in Directive 92/34/EEC for such imports should consequently be extended beyond 31 December 2007.(4) Directive 92/34/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Propagating Material and Plants of Fruit Genera and Species,. In the first subparagraph of Article 16(2) of Directive 92/34/EEC, the date ‘31 December 2007’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2010’. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 November 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 10. Directive as last amended by Decision 2005/54/EC (OJ L 22, 26.1.2005, p. 16).
",fruit;import;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;third country;seedling;cutting (plant);originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;fruit-growing;fruit production;fruit tree;plant propagation;grafting;plant reproduction;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,22
43764,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 18/2014 of 10 January 2014 entering a name in the register of traditional specialities guaranteed [Žemaitiškas kastinys (TSG)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 50(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Lithuania’s application to register the name ‘Žemaitiškas kastinys’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Žemaitiškas kastinys’ should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 January 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ C 237, 15.8.2013, p. 40.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.4.   Other products of animal origin (eggs, honey, various dairy products except butter, etc.)LITHUANIAŽemaitiškas kastinys (TSG)
",confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Lithuania;Republic of Lithuania,22
12360,"94/451/EC: Commission Decision of 27 June 1994 authorizing the United Kingdom to exempt certain transport operations from the application of the provisions of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 on the harmonization of certain social legislation relating to road transport and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport (Only the English text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 of 20 December 1985 on the harmonization of certain social legislation relating to road transport (1), and in particular Article 13 (2) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 of 20 December 1985 on recording equipement in road transport (2), and in particular Article 3 (3) thereof,Whereas on 25 October 1993 the United Kingdom Government sent the Commission a letter requesting it to authorize it to exempt vehicles used within the boundaries of airports from the application of the provisions of Regulations (EEC) No 3820/85 and  (EEC) No 3821/85;Whereas the vehicles concerned are, in view of their type of construction and fittings, intended specifically for airport operations; whereas they are driven exclusively within the perimeters of airports and are not allowed under any circumstances to  travel on public highways outside airports; whereas they may travel on roads situated within the boundaries of airports which, under certain conditions, are accessible to the public;Whereas the Commission is of the opinion that such transport operations are carried out in exceptional circumstances within the meaning of Article 13 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 and Article 3 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85; whereas this  exemption will not seriously jeopardize the objectives of the two Regulations,. 1. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 13 (2), the United Kingdom is hereby authorized to exempt from the application of Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 vehicles which travel exclusively within the boundaries of airports, which must be used in  connection with the operation of airports and which are not authorized or technically approved for travel on the public highway outside of airports.2. The United Kingdom is hereby authorized to grant exemptions from the application of Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 to the transport vehicles referred to in paragraph 1, provided that the objectives of Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 are not called into  question.3. These exemptions apply solely within the United Kingdom. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom.. Done at Brussels, 27 June 1994.For the CommissionMarcelino OREJAMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1985, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1985, p. 8.
",airport;aerodrome;airport facilities;airport infrastructure;heliport;high altitude airport;regional airport;runway;seaplane base;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;social security;national insurance;social protection;road transport;road haulage;transport by road;vehicle;transport equipment;transport facilities,22
37838,"2010/234/: Commission Decision of 26 April 2010 granting Luxembourg a partial derogation from Decision 2006/66/EC concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the subsystem rolling stock — noise of the trans-European conventional rail system and from Decision 2006/861/EC concerning the technical specification of interoperability relating to the subsystem rolling stock — freight wagons of the trans-European conventional rail system (notified under document C(2010) 2546). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Having regard to the request submitted by Luxembourg on 23 September 2009,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 9(1)(d) of Directive 2008/57/EC, on 23 September 2009 Luxembourg submitted a request for partial derogation from Commission Decision 2006/66/EC (2) (TSI Noise) and from Commission Decision 2006/861/EC (3) (TSI Freight Wagons), for wagons type NA and AFA of LOHR company.(2) The request for derogation concerns freight wagons used to transport road trucks over rail which are manufactured according to a design that existed before the entry into force of both TSIs.(3) In accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 881/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4), the European Railway Agency provided its technical opinion on the request for partial derogation on 16 December 2009.(4) The opinion indicates that the provisions of six sections of TSI Freight Wagons describing draw gear, lifting and jacking, equipment attachment, kinematic gauge, vehicle dynamic behaviour and parking brake (respectively in Sections 4.2.2.1.2.2, 4.2.2.3.2.4, 4.2.2.3.2.5, 4.2.3.1, 4.2.3.4 and 4.2.4.1.2.8) cannot be applied to the wagons concerned due to their construction constraints implied by specialised kind of transported commodity. Regarding TSI Noise, the wagons in question have to use, in combination with composite brake blocks, also louder cast iron blocks in order to achieve required braking performances. Therefore until more silent technology is in place the limits for pass-by noise (Section 4.2.1.1 of the TSI) cannot be met.(5) The overall economical impact of application of the two TSIs, and more specifically of Sections 4.2.3.1 and 4.2.3.4 of TSI Freight Wagons, to the wagons type NA and AFA of LOHR company is estimated to almost EUR 204 million. This amount together with other requirements that would need to be applied to comply with the TSIs would not only heavily compromise the economical viability of the project but also seriously delay or bring to a halt its implementation.(6) The derogation is granted for a limited period of time that should be used by Luxembourg to accelerate the development of innovative solutions promoted by the harmonised specifications and compliant with the TSIs in question.(7) The provisions of this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up by Article 29 of Directive 2008/57/EC,. The partial derogation from TSI Noise and TSI Freight Wagons requested by Luxembourg on 23 September 2009 for LOHR wagons type NA and AFA in accordance with Article 9(1)(d) of Directive 2008/57/EC is granted with the following limitations:(a) with regard to provisions of Section 4.2.1.1 of the TSI Noise, for as long as no technical solution to achieve compliance is available;(b) with regard to provisions of Sections 4.2.2.1.2.2, 4.2.2.3.2.4, 4.2.2.3.2.5 (type NA only), 4.2.3.1, 4.2.3.4, 4.2.4.1.2.8 of the TSI Freight Wagons, until the revised decision on TSI Freight Wagons enters into force.In any case, this partial derogation is no longer valid for wagons of these two types placed into service later than 1 January 2015. This Decision is addressed to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.. Done at Brussels, 26 April 2010.For the CommissionSiim KALLASVice-President(1)  OJ L 191, 18.7.2008, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 37, 8.2.2006, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 344, 8.12.2006, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 164, 30.4.2004, p. 1.
",Luxembourg;Grand Duchy of Luxembourg;rail network;railway line;railway track;technical specification;specification;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;vehicle;transport equipment;transport facilities;noise;noise nuisance;sound emission;technical standard;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;trans-European network,22
43435,"2014/453/EU: Council Decision of 8 July 2014 on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 172 in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2894/94 of 28 November 1994 concerning arrangements for implementing the Agreement on the European Economic Area (1), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The Agreement on the European Economic Area (2) (‘the EEA Agreement’) entered into force on 1 January 1994.(2) Pursuant to Article 98 of the EEA Agreement, the EEA Joint Committee may decide to amend, inter alia, Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement (‘Protocol 31’).(3) Protocol 31 contains provisions and arrangements concerning cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms.(4) It is appropriate to extend the cooperation of the Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement to include Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3).(5) Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, in order to allow for this extended cooperation to take place from 1 January 2014.(6) The position of the Union within the EEA Joint Committee should therefore be based on the attached draft Decision,. The position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within the EEA Joint Committee on the proposed amendment to Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms, shall be based on the draft Decision of the EEA Joint Committee attached to this Decision. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 8 July 2014.For the CouncilThe PresidentP. C. PADOAN(1)  OJ L 305, 30.11.1994, p. 6.(2)  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3.(3)  Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council. of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010, (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129).DRAFTDECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No …/2014ofamending Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedomsTHE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (‘the EEA Agreement’), and in particular Articles 86 and 98 thereof,Whereas:(1) It is appropriate to extend the cooperation of the Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement to include Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (1).(2) Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended in order to allow for this extended cooperation to take place from 1 January 2014,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1The following is added in Paragraph 5 of Article 2 of Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement:‘— 32013 R 1316: Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129).Article 2This Decision shall enter into force on the day following the last notification under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement (2).It shall apply from 1 January 2014.Article 3This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.Done at Brussels,For the EEA Joint CommitteeThe PresidentThe Secretariesto the EEA Joint Committee(1)  OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129.(2)  [No constitutional requirements indicated.] [Constitutional requirements indicated.]
",telecommunications industry;transport infrastructure;European Economic Area;EEA;project of common interest;declaration of European interest;project of European interest;energy grid;energy network;trans-European network;revision of an agreement;amendment of an agreement;revision of a treaty;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,22
13110,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1737/94 of 15 July 1994 amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and the common customs tariff and Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 establishing an agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2193/93 (2), and in particular Article 11 and Article 13 (6) thereof,Whereas it has recently been detected that certain cereal products falling within CN code 1104 in Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and the Common Customs Tariff (3), as last  amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1641/94 (4), for example clipped oats and lightly heat-treated cereals, cannot be properly classified by the competent authorities; whereas to remedy that situation the subdivisions of CN code 1104 should be  amended accordingly;Whereas in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 of 17 December 1987, establishing an agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1622/94 (6), the classification of maize (corn) flour falling within  product codes 1102 20 10 100, 1102 20 10 300 and 1102 20 90 100 is made on the basis of fat content, referred to dry matter; whereas for the corresponding CN codes for these products namely ex 1102 20 10 and ex 1102 20 90 the classification of maize  (corn) flour is made on the basis of fat content by weight; whereas for the sake of consistency these product codes in Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 should be amended to be in agreement with the Combined Nomenclature;Whereas footnote 3, requiring a minimum content of starch in a cereal-based compound feeding stuff to be eligible for a refund, foreseen for CN code ex 2309 10 was accidentally omitted for CN code ex 2309 90; whereas this footnote should be included;  whereas in footnote 2, the reference to starch coming from cereal products is potentially confusing to the competent authorities and should therefore be deleted;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. The part of Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 relating to CN code 1104 shall be replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. In sector 3 of the Annex to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87, CN codes ex 1102 20 10 and ex 1102 20 90 shall be replaced by the following:"""" ID=""1"">'ex 1102 20 10> ID=""2"">    Of a fat content not exceeding 1,5 % by weight:> ID=""3"">1102 20 10 200""> ID=""2"">      Of a fat content, not exceeding 1,3 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,8 %  by weight (4)""> ID=""2"">      Of a fat content, exceeding 1,3 % but not exceeding 1,5 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 1 % by weight (4)> ID=""3"">1102 20 10 400""> ID=""1"">ex 1102 20 90> ID=""2"">    Other:>  ID=""3"">1102 20 90 200'""> ID=""2"">      Of a fat content, exceeding 1,5 % but not exceeding 1,7 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 1 % by weight (4)""> In sector 5 of the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87, CN code ex 2309 90 is replaced by the following:"""" ID=""1"">'ex 2309 90> ID=""2"">  Other:""> ID=""2"">    Other:""> ID=""2"">      Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup falling within subheadings 1702 30 51 to 1702 30 99, 1702 40 90, 1702 90 50 and 2106 90 55  or milk products:""> ID=""2"">        Containing starch, glucose syrup, maltodextrine or maltodextrine syrup:""> ID=""2"">          Containing no starch or containing 10 % or less by weight of starch (2) (3):'""> In sector 5 of the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 footnote 2 is replaced by the following:'(2) Cereal products means the products falling within subheadings 0709 90 60 and 0712 90 19, Chapter 10, and heading Nos 1101, 1102, 1103 and 1104 (excluding subheading 1104 30) and the cereals content of the products falling within subheadings 1904 10  10 and 1904 10 90 of the Combined Nomenclature. The cereals content in products under subheadings 1904 10 10 and 1904 10 90 of the Combined Nomenclature is considered to be equal to the weight of this final products.No refund is paid for cereals where the origin of the starch cannot be clearly established by analysis.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Nevertheless, Article 1 shall apply from 1 January 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 July 1994.For the CommissionRené STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 21.(2) OJ No L 196, 5. 8. 1993, p. 22.(3) OJ No L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 172, 7. 7. 1994, p. 12.(5) OJ No L 366, 24. 12. 1987, p. 1.(6) OJ No L 170, 5. 7. 1994, p. 24.ANNEX"""" ID=""1"">1104> ID=""2"">Cereal grains otherwise worked (for example, hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled), except rice of heading No 1006; germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground:""> ID=""2"">  Rolled or flaked grains:"">  ID=""1"">1104 11> ID=""2"">    Of barley:""> ID=""1"">1104 11 10> ID=""2"">      Rolled > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 11 90> ID=""2"">      Flaked > ID=""3"">28 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 12> ID=""2"">    Of oats:""> ID=""1"">1104  12 10> ID=""2"">      Rolled > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 12 90> ID=""2"">      Flaked > ID=""3"">28 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 19> ID=""2"">    Of other cereals:""> ID=""1"">1104 19 10> ID=""2"">      Of wheat > ID=""3"">30  (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 19 30> ID=""2"">      Of rye > ID=""3"">25 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 19 50> ID=""2"">      Of maize > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""2"">      Other:""> ID=""1"">1104 19 91> ID=""2"">         Flaked rice > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 19 99> ID=""2"">        Other > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""2"">  Other worked grains (for example, hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled):""> ID=""1"">1104 21> ID=""2"">    Of  barley:""> ID=""1"">1104 21 10> ID=""2"">      Hulled (shelled or husked) > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 21 30> ID=""2"">      Hulled and sliced or kibbled ('Gruetze' or 'grutten') > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 21  50> ID=""2"">      Pearled > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 21 90> ID=""2"">      Not otherwise worked than kibbled > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 21 99> ID=""2"">      Other > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-"">  ID=""1"">1104 22> ID=""2"">    Of oats:""> ID=""1"">1104 22 10> ID=""2"">      Hulled (shelled or husked) > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 22 30> ID=""2"">      Hulled and sliced or kibbled ('Gruetze' or 'grutten') > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">->  ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 22 50> ID=""2"">      Pearled > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 22 90> ID=""2"">      Not otherwise worked than kibbled > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 22 99> ID=""2"">      Other > ID=""3"">23  (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 23> ID=""2"">    Of maize (corn):""> ID=""1"">1104 23 10> ID=""2"">      Hulled (shelled or husked), whether or not sliced or kibbled > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 23 30> ID=""2"">      Pearled >  ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 23 90> ID=""2"">      Not otherwise worked than kibbled > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 23 99> ID=""2"">      Other > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 29> ID=""2"">     Of other cereals:""> ID=""2"">      Hulled (shelled or husked), whether or not sliced or kibbled:""> ID=""1"">1104 29 11> ID=""2"">        Of wheat > ID=""3"">25 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 29 15> ID=""2"">        Of rye > ID=""3"">25 (AGR)> ID=""4"">->  ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 29 19> ID=""2"">        Other > ID=""3"">25 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""2"">      Pearled:""> ID=""1"">1104 29 31> ID=""2"">        Of wheat > ID=""3"">25 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 29 35> ID=""2"">        Of rye >  ID=""3"">25 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 29 39> ID=""2"">        Other > ID=""3"">25 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""2"">      Not otherwise worked than kibbled:""> ID=""1"">1104 29 51> ID=""2"">        Of wheat > ID=""3"">30 (AGR)> ID=""4"">->  ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 29 55> ID=""2"">        Of rye > ID=""3"">25 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 29 59> ID=""2"">        Other > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""2"">      Other:""> ID=""1"">1104 29 81> ID=""2"">        Of wheat > ID=""3"">23  (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 29 85> ID=""2"">        Of rye > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 29 89> ID=""2"">        Other > ID=""3"">23 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 30> ID=""2"">  Germ of cereals, whole, rolled,  flaked or ground :""> ID=""1"">1104 30 10> ID=""2"">    Of wheat > ID=""3"">30 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-""> ID=""1"">1104 30 90> ID=""2"">    Of other cereals > ID=""3"">30 (AGR)> ID=""4"">-> ID=""5"">-"">
",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;agricultural product nomenclature;nomenclature of agricultural products;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;cereal product;cereal preparation;processed cereal product;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
33251,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1930/2006 of 20 December 2006 amending Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 26 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Following the negotiations in the framework of the Uruguay Round, provision was made in the Combined Nomenclature (CN), laid down in Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1), for an exemption from tariff duties for pharmaceutical products falling under Chapter 30 of the CN.(2) Sterile surgical or dental adhesion barriers, whether or not absorbable, and appliances identifiable for ostomy use are currently classified in different chapters of the CN and are subject to a 6,5 % rate of duty. However, after 1 January 2007, they are to be classified in Chapter 30 of the CN as a result of the amendments to the Nomenclature appended as an annex to the International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, accepted pursuant to the Recommendation of 26 June 2004 of the Customs Co-operation Council.(3) For reasons of public health, it is in the Community interest to extend autonomously to those goods the exemption for pharmaceutical products falling under Chapter 30 of the CN. That should be done by means of a suspension of duties for an indefinite period.(4) Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) Since the amendment introduced by this Regulation is to be applied from the same date as the CN for 2007, laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1549/2006 (2), this Regulation should enter into force immediately and apply from 1 January 2007.(6) In view of the economic importance of this Regulation, it is necessary to rely upon the grounds of urgency provided for in point I.3 of the Protocol annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaties establishing the European Communities on the role of national parliaments in the European Union,. Section VI, Chapter 30 of Part Two (Schedule of customs duties) of Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 is hereby amended as follows:1) in the entry for CN code 3006 10 30, the text in the third column shall be replaced by the following:2) in the entry for CN code 3006 91 00, the text in the third column shall be replaced by the following: This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2006.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. KORKEAOJA(1)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1758/2006 (OJ L 335, 1.12.2006, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 301, 31.10.2006, p. 1(3)  Customs duty autonomously suspended for an indefinite period.’;(4)  Customs duty autonomously suspended for an indefinite period.’.
",tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;Combined Nomenclature;CN,22
29528,"2005/554/EC, Euratom: Council Decision of 12 July 2005 on the adjustment of the allowances paid to members and alternates of the European Economic and Social Committee. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 258 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 166 thereof,Having regard to the request from the European Economic and Social Committee of 4 April 2005,Whereas:The amounts of the daily allowances paid to members and alternates of the European Economic and Social Committee, laid down by Council Decision 81/121/EEC (1), should be adapted,. Article 2 of Decision 81/121/EEC shall be replaced by the following:‘Article 21.   The daily allowance per travel day shall be:— EUR 130 for members and alternates.2.   The daily allowance per meeting day shall be:— EUR 208 for members and alternates.3.   Where the beneficiary furnishes satisfactory proof that he has incurred expenditure on an overnight stay at the place of work, he shall be paid a supplementary daily allowance of EUR 30.’ This Decision shall take effect on 12 July 2005.. Done at Brussels, 12 July 2005.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. BROWN(1)  OJ L 67, 12.3.1981, p. 29. Decision as last amended by Decision 2002/985/EC, Euratom (OJ L 343, 18.12.2002, p. 31).
",European official;EC basic post;EC staff;EU official;official of the EU;official of the European Union;staff of the EC;self-employed person;adviser;consultant;expert;free-lance;independent;self-employed worker;allowances and expenses;mission expenses;transfer bonus;travel expenses;European Economic and Social Committee;EC ESC;EC Economic and Social Committee;EESC,22
23054,"2002/938/ECSC: Commission Decision of 17 July 2002 on the State aid which Italy is planning to implement for Acciaierie di Sicilia SpA (notified under document number C(2002) 2594) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 4(c) thereof,Having regard to Commission Decision No 2496/96/ECSC of 18 December 1996 establishing Community rules for State aid to the steel industry(1), and in particular Article 6(5) thereof,Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 62(1)(a) thereof,Having called on interested parties to submit their comments pursuant to the provisions cited above(2) and having regard to their comments,Whereas:I. PROCEDURE(1) By letter dated 20 December 2001, registered as received on 21 December, Italy notified the Commission of its intention to grant aid to four projects to be carried out by Acciaerie di Sicilia SpA.(2) By letter dated 15 February 2002, the Commission informed Italy that it had decided to initiate the procedure under Article 6(5) of Decision No 2496/96/ECSC (the Steel Aid Code) in respect of the aid.(3) The Commission decision to initiate the procedure was published in the Official Journal of the European Communities(3). The Commission invited interested parties to submit their comments on the aid.(4) By letter dated 12 April 2002, Italy withdrew its aid notification for all the planned projects except one (acquisition of an installation for the purification of smoke from an electric furnace), which is the subject of this decision. It also informed the Commission that, in view of the deadline of 22 July for the payment of the aid imposed by the Steel Aid Code, only the first instalment of the aid would be paid.(5) By letter dated 17 April 2002, the United Kingdom Steel Association submitted comments on the aid. The Commission forwarded them to Italy, which was given the opportunity to react. Its comments were received by letter dated 16 May.II. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE AID(6) Acciaerie di Sicilia is a steel producer belonging to the Alfa Acciai group. It was set up in May 1998 and remained inactive until March 1999, when it acquired the production plant of Acciaerie Megara, which had been closed since 1996. It reopened the rolling mill in April 1999 and the steel plant in October of that year.(7) The aid is granted by the Ministry of Production Activities under Law No 488/92 on aid in depressed areas. The aid was approved on 9 April 2001, subject to authorisation by the Commission.(8) Following the partial withdrawal of the notification mentioned above (see recital 4), the aid concerns only one project. Granted under Law No 488/92, it is calculated on the basis of a percentage expressed as a net grant equivalent (nge) within the limits of the maximum aid approved by the Commission for the aid scheme in question, according to the size of the firm and the location of the production unit. In the case of Acciaerie di Sicilia, the percentage approved by Italy was 17,5 % nge. This corresponds to EUR 680000 to be paid in three instalments. However, only one instalment will be paid. Therefore, the actual aid will amount to EUR 220000.(9) The aid is intended for the acquisition of an installation for the purification of smoke coming from an electric furnace which currently has an installation for primary purification, i.e. it purifies the smoke produced during the melting process when the furnace is covered but not the smoke that escapes when the furnace is uncovered for loading and unloading. The limits for dust emissions imposed by the Region of Sicily in 1992, with which the current installation already complies, are 25 mg/m3. With the new installation, emissions will be reduced by 40 %, to 15 mg/m3. No cost savings are generated by the investment. The eligible costs amount to EUR 2400030 and relate to plant and equipment.III. COMMENTS BY INTERESTED PARTIES(10) The United Kingdom Steel Association has stated that this investment could be considered as a genuine environmental investment. However, it felt that Italy should demonstrate at what point the environmental rules became effective relative to the date when the plant started operations.IV. COMMENTS BY ITALY(11) Since the doubts raised by the Commission stemmed mainly from the lack of information contained in the notification, the Italian authorities simply provided the missing information.V. ASSESSMENT(12) Acciaierie di Sicilia SpA produces steel products included in Annex I to the ECSC Treaty. It is therefore an undertaking within the meaning of Article 80 of that Treaty to which the Steel Aid Code applies.(13) Under Article 3 of the Steel Aid Code, steel companies may receive aid for environmental investments. The criteria for assessing whether such aid is compatible with the common market are set out in the Annex to the Steel Aid Code and in the Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection(4) (hereinafter referred to as ""the 1994 environmental guidelines"").(14) According to the 1994 environmental guidelines, aid for investment in plant and equipment intended to reduce or eliminate pollution which will allow the firm to improve significantly on mandatory standards may be authorised up to a maximum of 30 % gross of the eligible costs (point 3.2.B, first paragraph).(15) According to the Annex to the Steel Aid Code, for firms that significantly improve on environmental protection, any advantage from the significant improvements in terms of lower production costs must be deducted from eligible expenditure.(16) In this case, the Commission notes that the new installation will allow for significantly higher levels of environmental protection but will not reduce production costs. It also notes that the intensity of the proposed aid (9,2 %) is below the maximum laid down in point 3,2.B of the 1994 environmental guidelines (30 %).VI. CONCLUSION(17) In view of the foregoing, the State aid that Italy intends to grant to Acciaierie di Sicilia SpA under Law No 448/92 amounting to EUR 220000 is compatible with the common market. With regard to the rest of the notified aid, in view of the withdrawal of the notification (see recital 4 above), the procedure initiated on 15 February 2002 is closed,. The State aid amounting to EUR 220000 for the purchase of a smoke purification plant for an electric furnace which Italy is planning to implement under Law No 488/92 for Acciaierie di Sicilia SpA is compatible with the common market. This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2002.For the CommissionMario MontiMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 338, 28.12.1996, p. 42.(2) OJ C 70, 19.3.2002, p. 4.(3) See footnote 2.(4) OJ C 72, 10.3.1994, p. 3.
",iron and steel industry;electrical steelworks;foundry;iron and steel undertaking;iron and steel works;steel industry;steel mill;steelworks;Italy;Italian Republic;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;Sicily;control of State aid;notification of State aid;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,22
1376,"80/208/EEC: Commission Decision of 25 January 1980 refusing to accept the scientific character of the apparatus described as 'Microdyne-Telemetry Receiver, model 1100 AR'. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 14 June 1979, the Government of Italy requested the Commission to invoke the procedure at present laid down in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""Microdyne-Telemetry Receiver, model 1100 AR"", to be used for the reception of time signals, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 15 November 1979 within the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine this particular case;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a radio-receiver for wavelengths measuring several metres and adapted for the reception of signals transmitted by satellites ; whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research ; whereas apparatus of the same kind are principally used for the realization of non-scientific activities ; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus ; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus,. The apparatus described as ""Microdyne-Telemetry Receiver, model 1100 AR"", is not considered to be a scientific apparatus. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 January 1980.For the CommissionÉtienne DAVIGNONMember of the Commission  (1)OJ No L 184, 15.7.1975, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 134, 31.5.1979, p. 1. (3)OJ No L 318, 13.12.1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;satellite communications;European communications satellite;communications satellite;direct broadcasting satellite;telecommunications satellite;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
38441,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 416/2010 of 12 May 2010 amending Annexes I, II and III to Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 of 22 December 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (1), and in particular Article 74 thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 lists the rules of national jurisdiction referred to in Articles 3(2) and 4(2) of the Regulation. Annex II contains the lists of courts or competent authorities that have jurisdiction in the Member States to deal with applications for a declaration of enforceability. Annex III lists the courts with which appeals may be lodged against decisions on a declaration of enforceability.(2) Annexes I, II and III to Commission Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 were amended on several occasions, lastly by Commission Regulation (EC) No 280/2009 (2) so as to update the rules of national jurisdiction, the lists of courts or competent authorities and the applicable redress procedures.(3) Member States have notified the Commission of additional amendments to the lists set out in Annexes I, II and III. It therefore appears appropriate to publish consolidated versions of the lists contained in these annexes.(4) Denmark, in accordance with Article 4 of the Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Denmark on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgements in civil and commercial matters (3), should not take part in the adoption of amendments to the Brussels I Regulation and no such amendments should be binding upon or applicable in Denmark.(5) Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 should therefore be amended accordingly,. Annexes I to III to Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 are replaced by the corresponding Annexes to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States in accordance with the Treaties.. Done at Brussels, 12 May 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 12, 16.1.2001, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 93, 7.4.2009, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2005, p. 62.ANNEX IRules of jurisdiction referred to in Article 3 (2) and Article 4 (2)— in Belgium: Articles 5 through 14 of the Law of 16 July 2004 on private international law;— in Bulgaria: Article 4(1) (2) of the International Private Law Code,— in the Czech Republic: Article 86 of Act No 99/1963 Coll., the Code of Civil Procedure (občanský soudní řád), as amended,— in Germany: Article 23 of the code of civil procedure (Zivilprozeßordnung),— in Estonia: Article 86 of the Code of Civil Procedure (tsiviilkohtumenetluse seadustik),— in Greece: Article 40 of the code of civil procedure (Κώδικας Πολιτικής Δικονομίας),— in France: Articles 14 and 15 of the civil code (Code civil),— in Ireland: the rules which enable jurisdiction to be founded on the document instituting the proceedings having been served on the defendant during his temporary presence in Ireland,— in Italy: Articles 3 and 4 law 218 of 31 May 1995,— in Cyprus: section 21(2) of the Courts of Justice Law No 14 of 1960, as amended,— in Latvia: section 27 and paragraphs 3, 5, 6 and 9 of section 28 of the Civil Procedure Law (Civilprocesa likums),— in Lithuania: Article 31 of the Code of Civil Procedure (Civilinio proceso kodeksas),— in Luxembourg: Articles 14 and 15 of the civil code (Code civil),— in Hungary: Article 57 of Law Decree No 13 of 1979 on International Private Law (a nemzetközi magánjogról szóló 1979. évi 13. törvényerejű rendelet),— in Malta: Articles 742, 743 and 744 of the Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure - Cap. 12 (Kodiċi ta′ Organizzazzjoni u Proċedura Ċivili - Kap. 12) and Article 549 of the Commercial Code - Cap. 13 (Kodiċi tal-kummerċ - Kap. 13),— in Austria: Article 99 of the Law on court Jurisdiction (Jurisdiktionsnorm),— in Poland: Article 1103 paragraph 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure (Kodeksu postępowania cywilnego) ,— in Portugal: Article 65(1a) of the Code of Civil Procedure (Código de Processo Civil), in so far as it may encompass exorbitant grounds of jurisdiction, such as the courts of the place in which the branch, agency or other establishment (if located in Portugal) when the central administration (if located in foreign state) is the party served, and Article 10 of the Code of Labour Procedure (Código de Processo do Trabalho), in so far as it may encompass exorbitant grounds of jurisdiction, such as the courts of the place where the plaintiff is domiciled in proceedings relating to individual contracts of employment brought by the employee against the employer,— in Romania: Articles 148-157 of Law No 105/1992 on Private International Law Relations,— in Slovenia: Article 48(2) of the Private International Law and Procedure Act (Zakon o medarodnem zasebnem pravu in postopku) in relation to Article 47(2) of Civil Procedure Act (Zakon o pravdnem postopku) and Article 58 of the Private International Law and Procedure Act (Zakon o medarodnem zasebnem pravu in postopku) in relation to Article 59 of Civil Procedure Act (Zakon o pravdnem postopku),— in Slovakia: Articles 37 to 37e of Act No 97/1963 on Private International Law and the Rules of Procedure relating thereto,— in Finland: paragraphs 1 and 2 of Section 18(1) of Chapter 10 of the Code of Judicial Procedure (oikeudenkäymiskaari/rättegångsbalken),— in Sweden: the first sentence of the first paragraph of Section 3 of Chapter 10 of the Code of Judicial Procedure (rättegångsbalken),— in the United Kingdom: the rules which enable jurisdiction to be founded on:(a) the document instituting the proceedings having been served on the defendant during his temporary presence in the United Kingdom; or(b) the presence within the United Kingdom of property belonging to the defendant; or(c) the seizure by the plaintiff of property situated in the United Kingdom.ANNEX IIThe courts or competent authorities to which the application referred to in Article 39 may be submitted are the following:— in Belgium, the ‘tribunal de première instance’ or ‘rechtbank van eerste aanleg’ or ‘erstinstanzliches Gericht’,— in Bulgaria, the ‘окръжния съд’,— in the Czech Republic, the ‘okresní soud’ or ‘soudní exekutor’,— in Germany,(a) the presiding judge of a chamber of the ‘Landgericht’,(b) a notary in a procedure of declaration of enforceability of an authentic instrument,— in Estonia, the ‘maakohus’ (county court),— in Greece, the ‘Μονομελές Πρωτοδικείο’,— in Spain, the ‘Juzgado de Primera Instancia’,— in France:(a) the ‘greffier en chef du tribunal de grande instance’,(b) the ‘président de la chambre départementale des notaires’ in the case of application for a declaration of enforceability of a notarial authentic instrument,— in Ireland, the ‘High Court’,— in Italy, the ‘corte d’appello’,— in Cyprus, the ‘Επαρχιακό Δικαστήριο’ or in the case of a maintenance judgment the ‘Οικογενειακό Δικαστήριο’,— in Latvia, the ‘rajona (pilsētas) tiesa’,— in Lithuania, the ‘Lietuvos apeliacinis teismas’,— in Luxembourg, the presiding judge of the ‘tribunal d'arrondissement’,— in Hungary, the ‘megyei bíróság székhelyén működő helyi bíróság’, and in Budapest the ‘Budai Központi Kerületi Bíróság’,— in Malta, the ‘Prim’ Awla tal-Qorti Ċivili’ or ‘Qorti tal-Maġistrati ta’ Għawdex fil-ġurisdizzjoni superjuri tagħha’, or, in the case of a maintenance judgment, the ‘Reġistratur tal-Qorti’ on transmission by the ‘Ministru responsabbli għall-Ġustizzja’,— in the Netherlands, the ‘voorzieningenrechter van de rechtbank’,— in Austria, the ‘Bezirksgericht’,— in Poland, the ‘sąd okręgowy’,— in Portugal, the ‘Tribunal de Comarca’,— in Romania, the ‘Tribunal’,— in Slovenia, the ‘okrožno sodišče’,— in Slovakia, ‘okresný súd’— in Finland, the ‘käräjäoikeus/tingsrätt’,— in Sweden, the ‘Svea hovrätt’,— in the United Kingdom:(a) in England and Wales, the High Court of Justice, or in the case of a maintenance judgment to the Magistrates’ Court on transmission by the Secretary of State;(b) in Scotland, the Court of Session, or in the case of a maintenance judgment to the Sheriff Court on transmission by the Scottish Ministers;(c) in Northern Ireland, the High Court of Justice, or in the case of a maintenance judgment to the Magistrates’ Court on transmission by the Secretary of State.(d) in Gibraltar, the Supreme Court of Gibraltar, or in the case of a maintenance judgment, the Magistrates’ Court on transmission by the Attorney General of Gibraltar.ANNEX IIIThe courts with which appeals referred to in Article 43 (2) may be lodged are the following:— in Belgium,(a) as regards appeal by the defendant, the ‘tribunal de première instance’ or ‘rechtbank van eerste aanleg’ or ‘erstinstanzliche Gericht’,(b) as regards appeal by the applicant: the ‘Cour d’appel’ or ‘hof van beroep’,— in Bulgaria, the ‘Апелативен съд — София’,— in the Czech Republic, the court of appeal through the district court,— in Germany, the ‘Oberlandesgericht’,— in Estonia, the ‘ringkonnakohus’,— in Greece the ‘Εφετείο’,— in Spain, the ‘Juzgado de Primera Instancia’ which issued the contested decision, with the appeal to be solved by the ‘Audiencia Provincial’.— in France:(a) the ‘cour d’appel’ on decisions allowing the application,(b) the presiding judge of the ‘tribunal de grande instance’, on decisions rejecting the application,— in Ireland, the High Court,— in Iceland, the ‘heradsdomur’,— in Italy, the ‘corte d'appello’,— in Cyprus, the ‘Επαρχιακό Δικαστήριο’ or in the case of a maintenance judgment the ‘Οικογενειακό Δικαστήριο’,— in Latvia, the ‘Apgabaltiesa’ via the ‘rajona (pilsētas) tiesa’,— in Lithuania, the ‘Lietuvos apeliacinis teismas’,— in Luxembourg, the ‘Cour supérieure de justice’ sitting as a court of civil appeal,— in Hungary, the local court situated at the seat of the county court (in Budapest, the Central District Court of Buda); the appeal is adjudicated by the county court (in Budapest, the Capital Court),— in Malta, the ‘Qorti ta’ l-Appell’ in accordance with the procedure laid down for appeals in the Kodiċi ta’ Organizzazzjoni u Proċedura Ċivili – Kap.12 or in the case of a maintenance judgment by ‘ċitazzjoni’ before the ‘Prim’ Awla tal-Qorti ivili jew il-Qorti tal-Maġistrati ta’ Għawdex fil-ġurisdizzjoni superjuri tagħha’’,— in the Netherlands, the ‘rechtbank’— in Austria, the ‘Landesgericht’ via the ‘Bezirksgericht’,— in Poland, the ‘sąd apelacyjny’ via the ‘sąd okręgowy’,— in Portugal, the ‘Tribunal da Relação’ is the competent court. The appeals are launched, in accordance with the national law in force, by way of a request addressed to the court which issued the contested decision,— in Romania, the ‘Curte de Apel’,— in Slovenia, the ‘okrožno sodišče’,— in Slovakia, the court of appeal through the district court whose decision is being appealed,— in Finland, the ‘hovioikeus/hovrätt’,— in Sweden, the ‘Svea hovrätt’,— in the United Kingdom:(a) in England and Wales, the High Court of Justice, or in the case of a maintenance judgment the Magistrates’ Court;(b) in Scotland, the Court of Session, or in the case of a maintenance judgment the Sheriff Court;(c) in Northern Ireland, the High Court of Justice, or in the case of a maintenance judgment the Magistrates’ Court;(d) in Gibraltar, the Supreme Court of Gibraltar, of in the case of a maintenance judgment, the Magistrates’ Court.
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19160,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1226/1999 of 28 May 1999 concerning the derogations to be granted for insurance services statistics (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 58/97 of 20 December 1996 concerning structural business statistics(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 410/98(2), and in particular Article 12(x) thereof,(1) Whereas Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 58/97 established a common framework for the production of Community statistics on the structure, activity, performance and competitiveness of the insurance sector in the Community;(2) Whereas it is necessary to grant derogations concerning insurance services statistics;(3) Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Statistical Programme Committee,. In accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 58/97, derogations to the characteristics of List A of Annex 5 thereto are specified in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 May 1999.For the CommissionYves-Thibault de SILGUYMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 14, 17.1.1997, p. 1.(2) OJ L 52, 21.2.1998, p. 1.ANNEXBELGIUM>TABLE>DENMARK>TABLE>GERMANY>TABLE>GREECE>TABLE>SPAIN>TABLE>FRANCE>TABLE>IRELAND>TABLE>ITALY>TABLE>LUXEMBOURG>TABLE>THE NETHERLANDS>TABLE>AUSTRIA>TABLE>PORTUGAL>TABLE>FINLAND>TABLE>SWEDEN>TABLE>UNITED KINGDOM>TABLE>
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2544,"1999/658/ECSC: Commission Decision of 8 July 1999 on the measure which Germany is planning to implement for Neue Maxhütte Stahlwerke GmbH i.K. (notified under document number C(1999) 2269) (Text with EEA relevance) (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 4(c) thereof,Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 62(1)(a) thereof, read in conjunction with Protocol 14,Having regard to Commission Decision No 2496/96/ECSC of 18 December 1996 establishing Community rules for state aid to the steel industry (hereinafter referred to as the ""steel aid code"")(1),Having called on interested parties to submit their comments pursuant to those provisions(2) and having regard to those comments,Whereas:I. Procedure(1) By letter dated 5 May 1998, the German authorities notified the Commission of two measures which the Land of Bavaria planned to implement for Neue Maxhütte Stahlwerke GmbH (hereinafter referred to as ""NMH""):(a) payment of an amount of DEM 697700 to reimburse costs incurred by NMH in 1994 to secure a slag heap on its premises against partial collapse;(b) exemption for NMH from the cost of further protective measures for the slag heap to the amount of DEM 2213274As indicated in paragraphs 7 to 12, the German authorities take the view that these measures do not constitute aid. Notification was carried out pursuant to Article 86 of the ECSC Treaty, read in conjunction with Article 6(2) of the steel aid code, which obliges the Member States to inform the Commission of any transfers of state resources, irrespective of whether they constitute aid.(2) The German authorities provided the Commission with supplementary information by letters dated 30 June, 13 August, 15 October and l December 1998. By letter dated 1 February 1999, the Commission informed the German authorities of its decision to initiate the procedure laid down in Article 6(5) of the steel aid code in respect of the aforementioned measures.(3) The decision to initiate the procedure was published in the Official Journal of the European Communities(3). The Commission called on interested parties to submit their comments. These comments were then forwarded to the German authorities, which were invited to respond.II. Detailed description of the measures(4) Under an agreement of 4 November 1987 between the Land of Bavaria, Thyssen Edelstahlwerke AG, Thyssen Stahl AG, Lech-Stahlwerke GmbH, Saarstahl Völklingen GmbH, Krupp Stahl AG, Klöckner Stahl GmbH and Mannesmann Röhrenwerke AG (hereinafter referred to as the ""agreement""), the activities of the bankrupt Eisenwerkgesellschaft Maximilianshütte mbH Sulzbach-Rosenberg were continued under the newly created NMH.(5) The agreement contains the following provision:""5.5 The installations are taken over free of old burdens. Where a takeover free of old burdens is impossible, the Land of Bavaria will ensure that MHN (i. e. NMH) will not be affected by the resultant economic responsibilities.""(6) This provision constitutes a derogation from general German law, under which the owner is responsible for his site.(7) In 1994 large cracks and displacement were discovered on the southern slope of the slag heap on the site of NMH. Experts (Geotechnisches Büro Prof. Dr Schuler and Dr-Ing. Gödecke) reported that these developments could lead to an immediate partial collapse. A protective embankment alongside the southern base of the heap had to be constructed out of slag as a temporary measure. The work was carried out by NMH in 1994 at a total cost of DEM 697700.(8) In 1996 new cracks were discovered on the southern slope of the slag heap. According to a report by the same experts dated 23 September 1997, these cracks could cause a further partial collapse of the southern slope. In order to stabilise the slag heap, it was decided to enlarge and reinforce the embankment built in 1994.(9) In September 1997 the Land of Bavaria therefore ordered NMH to carry out the necessary construction work. After the latter refused, arguing that this was the Land's responsibility under Article 5.5 of the agreement, the Land of Bavaria decided to carry out these activities itself on the basis of the applicable legislation, under which, in cases of imminent danger, the State can carry out such measures itself on behalf of the owner (""Ersatzvornahme"").(10) In that connection, the Land of Bavaria commissioned in March 1998 Geotechnisches Büro Prof. Dr Schuler and Dr-Ing. Gödecke to supervise operations and MH Dienstleistungen GmbH &  Co KG to carry out the building work. The total cost of the work, which was completed in November 1998, was DEM 2213274.The German authorities have provided evidence that the amount of the building contractor's invoice was lower than the initial estimate. The invoice was approved by Geotechnisches Büro.(11) According to the notification, the slag heap had been used as a dump before Maximilianshütte was declared bankrupt. The threat of collapse was therefore entirely due to this dumping and, consequently, the damage had to be considered as resulting from an old environmental burden. Even though NMH had used 500 tonnes of slag to build a road on the southern slope in order to view the endangered zone, this had had no impact on the physical degradation of the heap that made the protective measures necessary.(4) The German authorities also confirmed that the use of the heap had not resulted in any economic benefit for NMH as it would normally have sold the 500 tonnes of slag which it had used to construct the road.(12) Consequently, the German authorities regard NMH's claim under Article 5.5 of the agreement, and the amount of its claim, as justified. They would remind the Commission that it approved the agreement in its Decision of 27 June 1989 (not published) and that, in Decision 95/422/ECSC of 4 April 1995(5) concerning proposed aid to NMH, it confirmed that this clause did not constitute aid. This is also confirmed in point 3.2.2. of the Community guidelines on state aid for environmental protection (hereinafter referred to as the ""guidelines"")(6). The German authorities therefore contend that the measures do not constitute state aid. They therefore intend:(a) to reimburse NMH an amount of DEM 697700 for the first set of measures;(b) to exempt NMH from the cost of the second set of measures, which now amounts to DEM 2213274.(13) However, in their subsequent correspondence, the German authorities admitted that large parts of the slag heap were used for dumping slag and waste, as well as for recovery activities (preparation of slag for road construction). They claim though that these activities took place on the other side of the heap and that the southern slope was unaffected. Therefore they continued to regard the possible collapse of the southern slope as being due entirely to old burdens.(14) On 9 December 1998 the Commission initiated proceedings under Article 6(5) of the steel aid code on the following grounds:1. it doubted that no slag had been dumped on the southern slope;2. it was concerned that activities on other parts of the slag heap might have an impact on the southern slope;3. it took the view that NMH was using the slag heap, which should be seen as a single site, and had derived economic benefit from that use. Financing had been used to maintain a dump used by NMH, and this was contrary to the ""polluter pays"" principle.(15) The Commission therefore took the view that the measures constituted state aid within the meaning of Article 1 of the steel aid code.III. Comments from interested parties(16) The Commission received comments from three interested parties:1. Mr Zager of the environmental group ""B.I.Rosenberg"" stated that NMH had used the heap for disposal and recovery but could not confirm whether NMH was using or had used the southern slope;2. the UK Steel Association argued that no aid should be granted for activities carried out under the responsibility and at the risk of NMH;3. Federazione Imprese Siderurgiche Italiane (Federacciai) maintained that, in view of the impossibility of recovering incompatible aid of DEM 74 million from NMH, no further injections of capital should be authorised for the company.IV. Comments from the German authorities(17) The German authorities reaffirmed their position that NMH had not disposed of slag on the southern slope of the heap.(18) On the basis of evidence in the form of maps and photographs illustrating that the heap covered a site of 21 hectares, the German authorities contend that the parts used by NMH for disposal and recovery activities are remote from the southern slope. As such, these activities could not affect the situation there. They also confirm that the experts who looked into the effects of the use of slag for road construction purposes were aware of these activities but that this did not alter their findings.(19) Accordingly, the German authorities dispute the Commission's conclusion that the heap constitutes a single, indivisible site. They consider that, although one part of the heap was used, Article 5.5 of the agreement continues therefore to apply to the other part.V. Assessment of the measure(20) NMH falls within the scope of Article 80 of the ECSC Treaty because it manufactures products listed in Annex I to that Treaty and pays levies pursuant to Article 49, with the result that the ECSC Treaty and the steel aid code apply.(21) Pursuant to Article 3 of the steel aid code, aid for environmental protection may be deemed compatible with the common market if it complies with the rules laid down in the guidelines, in conformity with the criteria for their application to the ECSC steel industry outlined in the Annex to the steel aid code.(22) Point 3.2.2. of the guidelines states:""The rules for investment aid in general also apply to aid for investment to repair past damage to the environment, for example, by making polluted industrial sites again fit for use. In cases where the person responsible for the pollution cannot be identified or called to account, aid for rehabilitating such areas may not fall under Article 92(1) of the EC Treaty in that it does not confer a gratuitous financial benefit on particular firms or industries. Such cases will be examined on their merits.""(23) These provisions are designed to prevent existing industrial sites being abandoned where potential acquirers are not protected against claims arising from former use of (part of) such sites.As stated in the decision to initiate the procedure, the Commission approved the agreement by Decision of 27 June 1989 (not published). While this Decision did not contain a specific assessment of Article 5.5, Decision 95/422/EGSC unequivocably does(7) with the Commission confirming that measures taken pursuant to Article 5.5 do not constitute aid. The Commission took into consideration the high and incalculable risk of being held liable for contamination caused in the past by a different management. Without such an agreement there would, therefore, be no possibility of selling such land, with the result that many industrial sites would never be re-used. Accordingly, in taking over the economic risk resulting from past contamination, the State is merely serving the public interest without conferring any economic benefit on the purchaser of the land. Since Article 5.5 of the agreement concerns land and installations contaminated in the past, this did not constitute state aid.(24) However, under the guidelines, application of those provisions still needs to be assessed on the merits of this particular case. It needs to be established that the conditions set out in point 3.2.2. have been met, namely that (a) NMH has not caused the pollution or damage itself and (b) the measures do not constitute a gratuitous financial benefit for NMH.(25) On the basis of the information provided by the German authorities and the comments of third parties, it can be concluded that NMH did not dispose of slag on the southern slope of the heap. There is no evidence to support the conclusion that the use of slag for road construction purposes had any impact on the southern part of the site. Nor does the information provided by the German authorities support the conclusion that activities on other parts of the slag heap had a negative impact on the condition of the southern slope. The parts of the heap used for disposal and recovery activities are several hundred metres distant from the endangered zone and no link can be established between those activities and the degradation of the site.(26) The German authorities have demonstrated that the use of 500 tonnes of slag to construct a road, this being the only activity that NMH carried out on the southern slope, did not confer any economic benefit on the company since the slag would otherwise have been sold by NMH to road constructors.(27) The information provided by the German authorities demonstrates that the site, covering 21 hectares, is large and that the individual activities there are carried out independently of one another.Under these circumstances, the Commission concludes that the heap is not indivisible.In spite of the economic benefits accruing to NMH as a result of use of the heap (disposal facilities, revenue from recovered waste), point 3.2.2. of the guidelines applies. The fact that part of an industrial site is used for economic purposes and, as such, does not fall within the scope of Article 5.5 of the agreement does not mean that this Article does not apply to the remainder of the site. A conclusion to the contrary would be excessive and would run counter to the objective of such a provision and Community policy.VI. Conclusions(28) The Commission concludes that the measures which Germany is planning to implement for Neue Maxhütte Stahlwerke GmbH i.K., namely:(a) payment of an amount of DEM 697700 to reimburse costs incurred by NMH in 1994 to secure a slag heap on its premises against partial collapse;(b) exemption for NMH from the cost of further protective measures for the slag heap to the amount of DEM 2213274,relate to old environmental burdens. Under Article 3 of the steel aid code and point 3.2.2. of the guidelines, and in the light of precedents, the Commission is therefore of the opinion that the measures do not constitute aid,. The measure which Germany is planning to implement for Neue Maxhütte Stahlwerke GmbH i.K. to the amount of DEM 2911274 (EUR 1488190) does not constitute aid within the meaning of Article 4(c) of the ECSC Treaty.Implementation of the measure is therefore authorised. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 8 July 1999.For the CommissionKarel VAN MIERTMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 338, 28.12.1996, p. 42.(2) OJ C 108, 17.4.1999, p. 9.(3) See footnote 2.(4) Confirmed by a report by Dr-Ing. Gödecke of Geotechnisches Büro Prof. Dr Schuler and Dr-Ing. Gödecke dated 23 September 1997 (attached to the notification).(5) OJ L 253, 21.10.1995, p. 22.(6) OJ C 72, 10.3.1994, p. 3.(7) Paragraph 12 above; see paragraph 9 of the Decision.
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20662,"2001/87/EC: Council Decision of 8 December 2000 on the signing, on behalf of the European Community, of the United Nations Convention against transnational organised crime and its Protocols on combating trafficking in persons, especially women and children, and the smuggling of migrants by land, air and sea. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 47, 62(2)(a), 63 first subparagraph (3)(b), and 95 read in conjunction with the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The elements of the Convention and the two Protocols thereto which are subject to Community competence were negotiated by the Commission, with the approval of the Council, on behalf of the Community.(2) The Council also instructed the Commission to negotiate the accession of the Community to the international agreements in question.(3) Negotiations were successfully concluded and the resulting instruments will be open for signing by the States and, within their areas of competence, by regional organisations for economic integration in Palermo from 12 to 15 December 2000 and thereafter at the United Nations headquarters for a period of two years.(4) The Member States having stated that they will sign the instruments as soon as they are open for signing in Palermo, the European Community should also be able to sign,. 1. The President of the Council is authorised to designate the persons who are empowered, on behalf of the Community, to sign the Convention against transnational organised crime and the Protocols thereto on combating trafficking in persons, especially women and children, and the smuggling of migrants by land, air and sea.2. The text of the Convention and its additional Protocols, which were adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in its Resolution No 25 of 15 November 2000, will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities upon the accession of the Community.. Done at Brussels, 8 December 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. Védrine
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27607,"2004/898/EC: Commission Decision of 23 December 2004 amending Decision 2003/828/EC as regards movements of animals from and inside a restricted zone in Spain and Portugal, in relation to outbreaks of bluetongue in Spain (notified under document number C(2004) 5212)Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000 laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue (1), and in particular Articles 8(2)(d) and 9(1)(c) and Article 12 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2004/762/EC (2) has amended Decision 2003/828/EC of 25 November 2003 on protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue (3) by establishing a restricted zone (zone F) corresponding to the bluetongue situation prevailing in Spain.(2) New epidemiological, ecological and geographical data allow to exclude certain Spanish regions from this restricted zone.(3) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 2003/828/ EC is amended as follows:in Annex I, zone F is replaced by the following:— Province of Cádiz, Málaga, Sevilla, Huelva, Córdoba, Cáceres, Badajoz,— Province of Jaen (comarcas of Jaen and Andujar)— Province of Toledo (comarcas of Oropesa, Talavera de la Reina, Belvis de Jara and Los Navalmorales,)— Province of Ciudad Real (comarcas of Horcajo de los Montes, Piedrabuena, Almadén and Almodóvar del Campo).— Regional Direction of Agriculture of Alentejo: concelhos of Niza, Castelo de Vide, Marvão, Ponte de Sôr, Crato, Portalegre, Alter-do-Chão, Avis, Mora, Sousel, Fronteira, Monforte, Arronches, Campo Maior, Elvas, Arraiolos, Estremoz, Borba, Vila Viçosa, Alandroal, Redondo, Évora, Portel, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Mourão, Moura, Barrancos; Mértola, Serpa, Beja, Vidigueira, Ferreira do Alentejo, Cuba, Alvito, Viana, Montemor-o-Novo, Vendas Novas, Alcácer do Sal (East of A2, the freguesias of Santa Susana, Santiago and Torrão) Gavião (feguesias of Gavião, Atalaia, Margem and Comenda);— Regional Direction of Agriculture of Ribatejo e Oeste: concelhos of Montijo (freguesias of Canha, S. Isidoro de Pegões and Pegões), Coruche, Salvaterra de Magos, Almeirim, Alpiarça, Chamusca, (freguesias of Pinheiro Grande, Chamusca, Ulme, Vale de Cavalos, Chouto and Parreira), Constância (freguesia of Sta Margarida de Coutada), Abrantes (freguesias of Tramagal, S. Miguel do Rio Torto, Rossio ao Sul do Tejo, Pego, Concovoadas, Alvega, S. Facundo, Vale das Mós and Bemposta).’ This Decision shall apply from 27 December 2004. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 December 2004.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74.(2)  OJ L 337, 13.11.2004, p. 70.(3)  OJ L 311, 27.11.2003, p. 41.
",veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;transport of animals;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
31538,"2006/405/EC: Commission Decision of  7 June 2006  amending Decisions 2005/710/EC, 2005/734/EC, 2005/758/EC, 2005/759/EC, 2005/760/EC, 2006/247/EC and 2006/265/EC as regards certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza  (notified under document number C(2006) 2177)   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (2), and in particular Article 18(7) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (3), and in particular Article 22(6) thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the animal health requirements applicable to the non-commercial movement of pet animals and amending Council Directive 92/65/EEC (4), and in particular Article 18 thereof,Whereas:(1) Following the outbreak of avian influenza, caused by a highly pathogenic H5N1 virus strain, in south-eastern Asia starting in December 2003, the Commission adopted several protection measures in relation to that disease.(2) Commission Decision 2005/710/EC of 13 October 2005 concerning certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza in Romania (5) provides that Member States are to suspend imports of live poultry, ratites and farmed and wild feathered game and hatching eggs of those species from the whole territory of Romania and of certain products from birds from parts of that territory.(3) Commission Decision 2005/734/EC of 19 October 2005 laying down biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by influenza virus A subtype H5N1 from birds living in the wild to poultry and other captive birds and providing for an early detection system in areas at particular risk (6) provides that Member States shall take appropriate and practical measures to reduce the risk of transmission of that disease from birds living in the wild to poultry and other captive birds, taking into account certain criteria and risk factors.(4) Commission Decision 2005/758/EC of 27 October 2005 concerning certain protection measures in relation to a suspicion of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Croatia and repealing Decision 2005/749/EC (7) provides that Member States are to suspend imports of live poultry, ratites, farmed and wild feathered game, certain live birds other than poultry, including pet birds, and hatching eggs of those species as well as certain products from birds, from parts of the territory of Croatia.(5) Commission Decision 2005/759/EC of 27 October 2005 concerning certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain third countries and the movement from third countries of birds accompanying their owners (8) and Commission Decision 2005/760/EC of 27 October 2005 concerning certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain third countries for the import of captive birds (9) lay down safeguard measures in relation to imports into the Community of birds other than poultry, including the movement of pet birds.(6) Commission Decision 2006/247/EC of 27 March 2006 concerning certain protection measures regarding imports from Bulgaria in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza in that third country (10) provides that Member States are to suspend imports of live poultry, ratites and farmed and wild feathered game and hatching eggs of those species from the whole territory of Bulgaria and of certain products from birds from parts of that territory.(7) Commission Decision 2006/265/EC of 31 March 2006 concerning certain protection measures in relation to a suspicion of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Switzerland (11) provides that Member States are to suspend imports of live poultry, ratites, farmed and wild feathered game, live birds other than poultry, including certain pet birds, and hatching eggs of those species and of certain products of birds from all areas of the territory of Switzerland for which the authorities of that third country have applied equivalent restrictions to those laid down in Commission Decisions 2006/115/EC (12) and 2006/135/EC (13).(8) The threat posed to the Community by the Asian strain of the avian influenza virus has not abated. Outbreaks are still detected in wild birds in the Community and in wild birds and poultry in several third countries, including member countries of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). In addition, that virus appears to become more and more endemic in certain parts of the world. The validity of the protection measures laid down in Decisions 2005/710/EC, 2005/734/EC, 2005/759/EC, 2005/760/EC, 2006/247/EC and 2006/265/EC should therefore be extended.(9) Information sent to the Commission by Romania and Bulgaria and the surveillance undertaken in those third countries makes it clear that they have controlled the disease on their territory and also ensured that the virus has not spread to those areas which to date have been free of the disease. Accordingly, it is appropriate to limit the suspension of the imports provided for in Decisions 2005/710/EC and 2006/247/EC to those parts of Romania and Bulgaria that have been affected by the virus and are at risk.(10) Croatia has reported further cases of the virus in wild birds outside the area currently regionalised in Decision 2005/758/EC. Accordingly, it is necessary to extend the suspension of certain imports from Croatia as laid down in that Decision to cover the newly affected part of the territory of that third country.(11) Decisions 2005/710/EC, 2005/734/EC, 2005/759/EC, 2005/760/EC, 2006/247/EC and 2006/265/EC expired on 31 May 2006. However, in the interests of animal health and in view of the existing epidemiological situation, it is necessary to ensure the continuity of the protection measures provided for in those Decisions. Those measures should therefore continue to apply without interruption. Accordingly, the provisions in this Decision concerning the dates of application of those six Decisions should have retroactive effect.(12) Decisions 2005/710/EC, 2005/734/EC, 2005/758/EC, 2005/759/EC, 2005/760/EC, 2006/247/EC and 2006/265/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(13) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 2005/710/EC is amended as follows:1. Paragraph 1(a) of Article 1 is replaced by the following:(a) live poultry, ratites, farmed and wild feathered game, and hatching eggs of these species coming from the part of the territory of Romania referred to in Part B of the Annex;’2. In Article 4, the date ‘31 July 2006’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2006’. In Article 4 of Decision 2005/734/EC, the date ‘31 May 2006’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2006’. The Annex to Decision 2005/758/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. In Article 5 of Decision 2005/759/EC, the date ‘31 May 2006’ is replaced by ‘31 July 2006’. In Article 6 of Decision 2005/760/EC, the date ‘31 May 2006’ is replaced by ‘31 July 2006’. Decision 2006/247/EC is amended as follows:1. Article 1(a) is replaced by the following:(a) live poultry, ratites and farmed and wild feathered game, and hatching eggs of these species coming from the part of the territory of Bulgaria referred to in Part B of the Annex;’2. In Article 5, the date ‘31 May 2006’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2006’. In Article 3 of Decision 2006/265/EC, the date ‘31 May 2006’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2006’. The Member States shall immediately take the necessary measures to comply with this Decision and publish those measures. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. Articles 2, 4, 5, Article 6(2) and Article 7 shall apply from 1 June 2006. 0This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 June 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14).(2)  OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56. Directive as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.(3)  OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1, as corrected by OJ L 191, 28.5.2004, p. 1).(4)  OJ L 146, 13.6.2003, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 590/2006 (OJ L 104, 13.4.2006, p. 8).(5)  OJ L 269, 14.10.2005, p. 42. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/321/EC (OJ L 118, 3.5.2006, p. 18).(6)  OJ L 274, 20.10.2005, p. 105. Decision as last amended by Decision 2005/855/EC (OJ L 316, 2.12.2005, p. 21).(7)  OJ L 285, 28.10.2005, p. 50. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/321/EC.(8)  OJ L 285, 28.10.2005, p. 52. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/79/EC (OJ L 36, 8.2.2006, p. 48).(9)  OJ L 285, 28.10.2005, p. 60. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/79/EC.(10)  OJ L 89, 28.3.2006, p. 52.(11)  OJ L 95, 4.4.2006, p. 9.(12)  OJ L 48, 18.2.2006, p. 28. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/277/EC (OJ L 103, 12.4.2006, p. 29).(13)  OJ L 52, 23.2.2006, p. 41, Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/293/EC (OJ L 107, 20.4.2006, p. 44).ANNEX‘ANNEXPart of the territory of Croatia referred to in Article 1(1)ISO country code Name of country Part of territoryHR Croatia In Croatia the counties of:— Viroviticko-Podravska— Osjecko-Baranjska— Splitsko-Dalmatinska— Zagreb’
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5147,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 759/2010 of 24 August 2010 amending the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin, as regards the substance tildipirosin  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 laying down Community procedures for the establishment of residue limits of pharmacologically active substances in foodstuffs of animal origin, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 and amending Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and the Council (1), and in particular Article 14 in conjunction with Article 17 thereof,Having regard to the opinion of the European Medicines Agency formulated by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use,Whereas:(1) The maximum residue limit for pharmacologically active substances intended for use in the European Union in veterinary medicinal products for food-producing animals or in biocidal products used in animal husbandry should be established in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 470/2009.(2) Pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin are set out in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 of 22 December 2009 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin (2).(3) An application for the establishment of maximum residue limits (hereinafter ‘MRL’) for tildipirosin in bovine and porcine species has been submitted to the European Medicines Agency.(4) The Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (hereinafter ‘CVMP’) recommended establishing a provisional MRL for tildipirosin for bovine species, applicable to muscle, fat, liver and kidney, excluding animals producing milk for human consumption. The provisional MRL set out for muscle should not apply to the injection site, where residue levels should not exceed 11 500 μg/kg.(5) According to Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 the European Medicines Agency is to consider using MRLs established for a pharmacologically active substance in a particular foodstuff for another foodstuff derived from the same species, or MRLs established for a pharmacologically active substance in one or more species for another species. The CVMP recommended to extrapolate the provisional MRLs for tildipirosin from bovine to caprine species.(6) The CVMP recommended establishing provisional MRLs for tildipirosin for porcine species, applicable to muscle, skin, fat, liver and kidney. The provisional MRL set out for muscle should not apply to the injection site, where residue levels should not exceed 7 500 μg/kg.(7) Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 should therefore be amended to include the substance tildipirosin for bovine, caprine and porcine species. The provisional MRLs set out in that table for tildipirosin for bovine, caprine and porcine species should expire on 1 January 2012.(8) It is appropriate to provide for a reasonable period of time for the stakeholders concerned to take measures that may be required to comply with the newly set MRL.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Veterinary Medicinal Products,. The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 24 October 2010.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 August 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 152, 16.6.2009, p. 11.(2)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2010, p. 1.ANNEXIn Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010, the following substance is inserted in alphabetical order:Pharmacologically active substance Marker residue Animal species MRL Target tissues Other provisions Therapeutic classification‘Tildipirosin Tildipirosin Bovine, caprine 400 μg/kg Muscle Not for use in animals from which milk is produced for human consumption. Macrolide’200 μg/kg Fat2 000 μg/kg Liver3 000 μg/kg KidneyPorcine 1 200 μg/kg Muscle The MRL for muscle shall not apply to the injection site, where residue levels shall not exceed 7 500 μg/kg.800 μg/kg Skin and fat5 000 μg/kg Liver10 000 μg/kg Kidney
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21306,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 885/2001 of 24 April 2001 amending Regulations (EEC) No 3201/90, (EC) No 1622/2000 and (EC) No 883/2001 laying down detailed rules for the application of the common organisation of the market in wine, with regard to wines originating in Canada and having the right to the designation ""Icewine"". ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2826/2000(2), and in particular Articles 46, 68 and 80 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1608/2000 of 24 July 2000 laying down transitional measures pending the definitive measures implementing Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 731/2001(4), provides for the extension until 31 March 2001 of certain provisions of the Council repealed by Article 81 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 pending the finalisation and adoption of measures implementing that Regulation, in particular Council Regulation (EEC) No 2392/89 of 24 July 1989 laying down general rules for the description and presentation of wines and grape musts(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1427/96(6).(2) Article 13(2)(b) and (3)(a) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3201/90 of 16 October 1990 laying down detailed rules for the description and presentation of wines and grape musts(7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1640/2000(8) provide for derogations from Articles 30 and 31 of Regulation (EEC) No 2392/89 for certain imported wines with regard to the possibility of using the name of a vine variety and the year of harvest.(3) Article 26(2)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 2392/89 lays down that details regarding superior quality prescribed by the national provisions of a third country for the domestic market of that country must be recognised by the Community before they can be used on the Community market.(4) Annex XII to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000 of 24 July 2000 laying down certain detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999(9), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2451/2000(10); provides for derogations from the sulphur dioxide content for certain wines (provided for in Article 19 of that Regulation). Annex XIII of that Regulation provides for derogations from the volatile acid content for certain wines (provided for in Article 20 of that Regulation).(5) Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 883/2001 of 24 April 2001 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 as regards trade with third countries in products in the wine sector(11) provides for the possibility of analytical derogations for certain imported wines, in particular those with an actual alcoholic strength of less than 9 % vol and a total alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 15 % vol without enrichment as referred to in Article 68(2)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.(6) Wines originating in Canada with the right to the designation ""Icewine"" are produced under conditions similar to those applying to Community wines with the right to the designation ""Eiswein"". In order to permit the import and marketing of Canadian wines with the right to the designation ""Icewine"" with labels bearing wordings used for those wines, the above derogations are required for those wines with regard to the possibility of using on the label the name of a vine variety, the year of harvest and details regarding superior quality and the sulphur dioxide content, the volatile acid content, the actual alcoholic strength and the total alcoholic strength by volume.(7) Negotiations are currently underway between the Comunity, represented by the Commission, and Canada on a general agreement on trade in wine. Both parties wish to conclude a satisfactory agreement within a reasonable time. In order to facilitate discussions provisions should be made for the above derogations as a transitional measure until the entry into force of the ensuing agreement.(8) The Management Committee for Wine has not delivered an opinion within the time limit laid down by its Chair,. Regulation (EEC) No 3201/90 is amended as follows:(a) the following indent is added to Article 13(2)(b): ""- Canada, if described by the term 'Icewine'."";(b) the following indent is added to Article 13(3)(a): ""- Canada, if described by the term 'Icewine'."";(c) the following Chapter is added after ""Chapter 3a Australia"" in Annex I: ""4. CANADA- 'Icewine', possibly with the term 'VQA' or the words 'Vintners Quality Alliance'."" 1. The following paragraph is added to Annex XII to Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000: ""In addition to Annex V(A) to Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, the maximum sulphur dioxide content for white wine originating in Canada and with the right to the designation 'Icewine', with a residual sugar content, expressed as invert sugar, of not less than five g/l, shall be increased to 400 mg/l.""2. The following subparagraph is added to Annex XII to Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000: ""(g) for wines originating in Canada:35 milliequivalents per litre for wines with the right to the designation 'Icewine'."" Regulation (EC) No 883/2001 is amended as follows:1. The following subparagraph (d) is added to Article 33(1): ""(d) wines originating in Canada, with an actual alcoholic strength of not less than 7 % vol and a total alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 15 % vol, without enrichment, designated:- by a geographical indication, and- by the term 'Icewine',under the conditions laid down by the legislation of the Provinces of Ontario and British Columbia.""2. A reference to subparagraph (d) is added to Article 33(2).3. The word ""Canada"" is deleted from Annex VI. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 April 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1.(2) OJ L 328, 23.12.2000, p. 2.(3) OJ L 185, 25.7.2000, p. 24.(4) OJ L 102, 12.4.2001, p. 33.(5) OJ L 232, 9.8.1989, p. 13.(6) OJ L 184, 24.7.1996, p. 3.(7) OJ L 309, 8.11.1990, p. 1.(8) OJ L 187, 26.7.2000, p. 41.(9) OJ L 194, 31.7.2000, p. 1.(10) OJ L 282, 8.11.2000, p. 7.(11) See p. 1 of this Official Journal.
",common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;wine;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;Canada;Newfoundland;Quebec;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,22
36616,"2009/624/EC: Commission Decision of 28 August 2009 amending Decision 2004/211/EC as regards the entries for Brazil and Mauritius in the list of third countries and parts thereof from which imports into the Community of live equidae and semen, ova and embryos of the equine species are authorised (notified under document C(2009) 6385) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae (1), and in particular Article 12(1) and (4), and the introductory phrase of Article 19 and points (i) and (ii) of Article 19 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13 July 1992, laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A(I) to Directive 90/425/EEC (2), and in particular Article 17(3)(a) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2004/211/EC of 6 January 2004 establishing the list of third countries and parts of territory thereof from which Member States authorise imports of live equidae and semen, ova and embryos of the equine species (3) establishes a list of third countries, or parts thereof, from which Member States authorise the temporary admission of registered horses, the re-entry of registered horses after temporary export, the import of equidae for slaughter, registered equidae and equidae for breeding and production and imports of semen, ova and embryos of the equine species.(2) In accordance with Article 13(1)(c) of Directive 90/426/EEC and point 2 of Part A of Chapter II of Annex D to Directive 92/65/EEC, equidae and semen, ova and embryos of the equine species must come from third countries or parts of their territory, which have been free of glanders for at least 6 months.(3) On 5 September 2008, Brazil notified the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) of the confirmation of a case of glanders in a horse in the suburbs of São Paulo in the State of São Paulo. In order to allow the importation of equidae, their semen, ova and embryos to continue from the disease free parts of the territory of Brazil, the Commission adopted Decision 2008/804/EC (4) excluding the State of São Paulo from the list of territories of Brazil set out in Annex I to Decision 2004/211/EC.(4) In the light of the information and guarantees provided by Brazil, and taking into account that at least 6 months have elapsed since the case of glanders was detected and the infected animal destroyed, the State of São Paulo should be reinstated in the list of territories of Brazil in Annex I to Decision 2004/211/EC in order to allow the importation of equidae and imports of semen, ova and embryos of equine species to resume from this part of the territory of Brazil. The entry for Brazil in Annex I to Decision 2004/211/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) A veterinary inspection mission carried out in Mauritius recorded shortcomings that require to limit the introduction into the Community of equidae from that country to registered horses complying with the animal health conditions laid down in Annex II(E) to Commission Decision 93/197/EEC of 5 February 1993 on animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of registered equidae and equidae for breeding and production (5). Those conditions require amongst others a complete residence period of 3 months and a pre-export isolation in an approved isolation centre protected from vector insects to avoid the introduction of disease into the Community. The entry for Mauritius in Annex I to Decision 2004/211/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee of the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I to Decision 2004/211/EC is amended as follows:1. The entry for Brazil is replaced by the following:‘BR Brazil BR-0 Whole country  — — — — — — — — —BR-1 The States of: D X X X X X X X X X’2. The entry for Mauritius is replaced by the following:‘MU Mauritius MU-0 Whole country E — — X — — — — — —’ This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 August 2009.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 42.(2)  OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54.(3)  OJ L 73, 11.3.2004, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 277, 18.10.2008, p. 36.(5)  OJ L 86, 6.4.1993, p. 16.
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19108,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 959/1999 of 6 May 1999 on the sale by tender of beef held by certain intervention agencies and intended for the production of minced meat. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1633/98(2), and in particular Article 7(3) thereof,Whereas the application of intervention measures in respect of beef has created stocks in several Member States; whereas, in order to prevent an excessive prolongation of storage, part of these stocks should be sold by tender for the production of minced meat in the Community;Whereas to ensure efficient management of the markets, sales of intervention stocks should be extended to producers of minced meat approved in accordance with Article 8 of Council Directive 94/65/EC of 14 December 1994 laying down the requirements for the production and placing on the market of minced meat and meat preparations(3);Whereas the sale should be made subject to the rules laid down by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2173/79(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2417/95(5), in particular Titles II and III thereof, subject to certain special exceptions on account of the particular use to which the products in question are to be put;Whereas, with a view to ensuring a regular and uniform tendering procedure, measures should be taken in addition to those laid down in Article 8(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2173/79;Whereas provision should be made for derogations from Article 8(2)(b) of Regulation (EEC) No 2173/79, in view of the administrative difficulties which application of this point creates in the Member States concerned;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. 1. The sale shall take place of:- approximately 1000 tonnes of boneless beef held by the Irish intervention agency, brought into intervention pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 between January 1998 and January 1999 inclusive,- approximately 900 tonnes of boneless beef held by the United Kingdom intervention agency, brought into intervention pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 between January 1998 and January 1999 inclusive.Detailed information concerning quantities is given in Annex I.2. Subject to the provisions of this Regulation the products referred to in paragraph 1 shall be sold in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 2173/79, in particular Titles II and III thereof. 1. Notwithstanding Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2173/79, the provisions of and Annexes to this Regulation shall serve as a general notice of invitation to tender.The intervention agencies concerned shall draw up a notice of invitation to tender which shall include the following:(a) the quantities of beef offered for sale;and(b) the deadline and place for submitting tenders.2. Interested parties may obtain the details of the quantities available and the places where the products are stored from the addresses listed in Annex II to this Regulation. The intervention agencies shall, in addition, display the notice referred to in paragraph 1 at their head offices and may publish it in other ways.3. For each product mentioned in Annex I the intervention agencies concerned shall sell first the meat which has been stored the longest. However, with a view to better stock management and after notifying the Commission, the Member States may designate only certain cold stores or parts thereof for deliveries of meat sold under this Regulation.4. Only tenders which reach the intervention agencies concerned by 12 noon on 18 May 1999 shall be considered.5. Notwithstanding Article 8(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2173/79, a tender shall be submitted to the intervention agency concerned in a closed envelope, bearing the reference to the Regulation concerned. The closed envelope shall not be opened by the intervention agency before the expiry of the tender deadline referred to in paragraph 4.6. Notwithstanding Article 8(2)(b) of Regulation (EEC) No 2173/79, tenders shall not indicate in which cold store or stores the products are held. 1. Member States shall provide the Commission with information concerning the tenders received not later than the working day following the deadline set for the submission of tenders.2. After the tenders received have been examined a minimum selling price shall be set for each product or the sale will not proceed. 1. A tender shall be valid only if presented by or on behalf of an establishment approved in accordance with Article 8(1) of Directive 94/65/EC as a producer of minced meat or minced meat preparations. Member States shall consult with each other where necessary for the application of this paragraph.2. Tenders shall be accompanied by:- a written undertaking by the tenderer to use all the meat concerned for the production of minced meat as defined by Article 2(2)(a) and (b) of Directive 94/65/EC within three months of the date of conclusion of the contract of sale with the intervention agency,- details of the exact location of the establishment or establishments of the tenderer in which the minced meat is to be produced.3. The tenderers referred to in paragraph 1 may instruct an agent in writing to take delivery, on their behalf, of the products which they purchase. In this case the agent shall submit the bids of the tenderers whom he represents with the written instruction referred to above.4. The purchasers and agents referred to in the preceding paragraphs shall maintain and keep up to date an accounting system which permits the destination and use of the products to be ascertained with a view in particular to ensuring that the quantities of products purchased and the quantities of minced meat produced correspond. For the purposes of administrative supervision, where appropriate the intervention agency holding the products concerned shall send the competent authority of the Member State in which the minced meat is to be produced a certified copy of the sales contract. 1. The mincing of meat purchased under this Regulation shall be carried out within three months of the date of conclusion of the contract of sale.2. Documentation to prove compliance with the requirement referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided to the competent authority of the Member State in which the minced meat is produced within five months of the date of conclusion of the contract of sale. Member States shall set up a system of physical and documentary supervision to ensure that all meat is minced in accordance with Article 5(1).To this end, processors shall at any time be able to demonstrate the identity and use of the meat through appropriate production records. 1. The security provided for in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2173/79 shall be EUR 12 per 100 kilograms.2. A security intended to cover the mincing of the products shall be lodged with the competent authority of the Member State in which the mincing is to take place, prior to taking over the meat.The amount shall be the difference in euros between the tender price per tonne and EUR 2700.The mincing of all meat purchased shall constitute a primary requirement within the meaning of Article 20 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2220/85(6). This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 May 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 24.(2) OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 17.(3) OJ L 368, 31.12.1994, p. 10.(4) OJ L 251, 5.10.1979, p. 12.(5) OJ L 248, 14.10.1995, p. 39.(6) OJ L 205, 3.8.1985, p. 5.ANEXO I/BILAG I/ANHANG I/ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ Ι/ANNEX I/ANNEXE I/ALLEGATO I/BIJLAGE I/ANEXO I/LIITE I/BILAGA I>TABLE>ANEXO II/BILAG II/ANHANG II/ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ II/ANNEX II/ANNEXE II/ALLEGATO II/BIJLAGE II/ANEXO II/LIITE II/BILAGA IIDirecciones de los organismos de intervención/Interventionsorganernes adresser/Anschriften der Interventionsstellen/Διευθύνσεις των οργανισμών παρεμβάσεως/Addresses of the intervention agencies/Adresses des organismes d'intervention/Indirizzi degli organismi d'intervento/Adressen van de interventiebureaus/Endereços dos organismos de intervenção/Interventioelinten osoitteet/Interventionsorganens adresserIRELANDDepartment of Agriculture and Food Johnstown Castle Estate Country Wexford Ireland Tel. (353 53) 634 00 Fax (353 53) 428 42UNITED KINGDOMIntervention Board Executive Agency Kings House33, Kings RoadReading RG1 3BU Berkshire United Kingdom Tel. (01 189) 58 36 26 Fax (01 189) 56 67 50
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2268,"Council Decision of 27 April 1998 concerning the further extension of Common Position 96/635/CFSP on Burma/Myanmar. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article J.2 thereof,Having regard to Common Position 96/635/CFSP of 28 October 1996 defined by the Council on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union, on Burma/Myanmar (1),Having regard to Decision 97/688/CFSP (2), which extended that common position for a period of six months until 29 April 1998,Whereas, in the light of point 6 of Common Position 96/635/CFSP, that common position should be further extended,. Common Position 96/635/CFSP is hereby further extended until 29 October 1998. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.. Done at Luxembourg, 27 April 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. COOK(1) OJ L 287, 8.11.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 293, 27.10.1997, p. 1.
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31534,"2006/396/EC: Commission Decision of  2 June 2006  amending Decision 2005/710/EC as regards certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry in Romania  (notified under document number C(2006) 2137)   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), and in particular Article 18(7) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (2), and in particular Article 22(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Following the outbreak of avian influenza, caused by a highly pathogenic H5N1 virus strain, in south-east Asia starting in December 2003, the Commission adopted several protection measures in relation to that disease, in particular Commission Decision 2005/710/EC of 13 October 2005 concerning certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza in Romania (3).(2) Decision 2005/710/EC provides for the suspension of imports into the Community from certain parts of Romania, affected by that disease, of live poultry, ratites, farmed and wild feathered game and live birds other than poultry, including pet birds, hatching eggs of those species and certain other products of birds.(3) Romania has now notified the Commission of several confirmed cases and several more suspicions of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry flocks in Brasov county, which is outside the parts of Romania currently regionalised by Decision 2005/710/EC. Romania has transmitted information that eradication and control measures are being applied in the affected county. Supplementary biosecurity measures are in force in all 42 Romanian counties.(4) In light of the current disease situation in Romania, it is necessary to extend the parts of Romania from where the relevant imports into the Community are suspended.(5) Decision 2005/710/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 2005/710/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. The Member States shall immediately take the necessary measures to comply with this Decision and publish those measures. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 June 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56. Directive as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.(2)  OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1); corrected version (OJ L 191, 28.5.2004, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 269, 14.10.2005, p. 42. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/321/EC (OJ L 118, 3.5.2006, p. 18).ANNEX‘ANNEXParts of the territory of Romania referred to in Article 1(a) and (b)PART AISO country code Name of country Description of part of territory— Whole of the territory of RomaniaPART BISO country code Name of country Description of part of territoryRO Romania In Romania, the counties of:— Arges— Bacau— Botosani— Braila— Brasov— Bucuresti— Buzau— Calarasi— Constanta— Covasna— Dimbovita— Dolj— Galati— Giurgiu— Gorj— Harghita— Ialomita— Iasi— Ilfov— Mehedinti— Mures— Neamt— Olt— Prahova— Sibiu— Suceava— Teleorman— Tulcea— Vaslui— Vilcea— Vrancea’
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2789,"2001/120/EC: Commission Decision of 13 June 2000 on a measure taken by Germany in respect of Kali und Salz GmbH (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2000) 1662). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 88(2) thereof,Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 62(1)(a) thereof,Having given notice to interested parties to submit their comments in accordance with the aforementioned provisions(1), and having regard to those comments,Whereas:I. PROCEDURE(1) On 20 July 1998, Germany informed the Commission of the sale of its remaining 49 % stake in Kali und Salz GmbH to Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG, which already owned 51 % of the shares. The Commission registered the sale of the shareholding as non-notified aid measure NN 27/99.(2) On 18 March 1999, the Commission decided to initiate the formal investigation procedure laid down in Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty in respect of the terms of the sale.(3) The Commission decision to initiate the procedure was published in the Official Journal of the European Communities(2). The Commission gave notice to interested parties to submit their comments. The Commission received comments from three interested parties. It forwarded them to Germany by letters dated 26 October 1999 and 8 November 1999. Germany's reply was submitted by letter dated 2 December 1999, received on 3 December 1999.(4) By letter dated 11 April 2000, at the Commission's request, Germany submitted the contract for the sale of its remaining 49 % stake in Kali und Salz GmbH.II. BACKGROUNDA. The undertaking(5) Kali und Salz GmbH was set up by contract of 13 May 1993 as a joint venture between the west German company Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG and the east German Mitteldeutsche Kali Aktiengesellschaft (MdK). Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG, a subsidiary of the German chemical group BASF, took 51 % of the shares in the joint venture, and the Treuhandanstalt (the THA), the sole shareholder in MdK, took the remaining 49 %. The 49 % stake was taken over first by Beteiligungs-Management Gesellschaft Berlin mbH on 1 January 1995 and then by the Bundesanstalt für vereinigungsbedingte Sonderaufgaben (BvS), as legal successor to the THA, on 29 October 1997.(6) Kali und Salz GmbH is active in potash mining, the manufacture of industrial products of potash and rock salt, such as potassium fertilisers, and the production of by-products such as magnesium sulphate and kieserite. Kali und Salz GmbH currently employs some 8000 people. Its annual production capacity amounts to 3,4 million tonnes of potash and 2,2 million tonnes of rock salt. It has production sites on both sides of the former east-west border. After the setting-up of the joint venture its headquarters were moved to Kassel in Hesse. Its plants are located in Thuringia, Saxony-Anhalt, Hesse and Lower Saxony.B. Aid to Kali und Salz GmbH approved in 1993(7) By Decision 94/449/EC of 14 December 1993, the Commission approved aid of DEM 1536,6 million in connection with the setting up of a joint venture between Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG and MdK(3). Among other things the Commission approved compensation to be given by the THA for losses of up to DEM 135 million, a figure calculated on the basis of the expected negative cash flow during the period 1993 to 1997.(8) The negative cash flow considerably exceeded the original projections, and on 24 October 1996 Germany notified an increase in the loss compensation to be paid by the BvS, which was to rise from the approved DEM 135 million to some DEM 264,9 million, thus raising the total by about DEM 129,9 million. The Commission registered this measure as notified aid measure N 793/96.(9) By letter dated 16 December 1997, the Commission informed Germany of its decision to initiate the formal investigation procedure laid down in Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty with regard to the notified aid of DEM 129,9 million which Germany proposed to grant to Kali und Salz GmbH(4).(10) By letter received on 20 July 1998, Germany informed the Commission that the BvS had succeeded in selling its 49 % holding in the joint venture, thus completing the privatisation. Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG, which was the other partner and the major shareholder in the joint venture, had agreed to take the 49 % stake for a price of DEM 250 million.(11) In the same letter, Germany also informed the Commission that the additional DEM 129,9 million would not now be disbursed, and consequently withdrew the notification of that aid. The Commission accordingly closed the procedure.C. The sale of the remaining 49 % of the shares(12) Under the contract setting-up the joint venture, if either party proposed disposing of its shareholding, the shares had first to be offered to the other party. Thus Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG had first refusal on the remaining 49 % of the shares. The shares could not be offered to third parties for a price lower than that bid by Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG. Accordingly, the shares were first offered to Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG.(13) In a second step, in order to inform all potential interested investors, the German authorities published notices in newspapers and specialised publications announcing their intention of selling the remaining 49 %. The investment bank Goldman Sachs was asked to identify other potential purchasers. Several companies operating in the industry were contacted. According to Germany, three potential investors showed an interest, but two withdrew immediately when they were informed they would be able to buy only a minority stake. The third was discouraged by the price asked by the BvS. According to Germany, none made an offer. As a result, the BvS entered into negotiation with Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG.(14) At the outset the German authorities, advised by Goldman Sachs, requested a price of DEM 400 million, whereas Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG bid [...](5). Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG's valuation was based on the price offered in 1997 by a Canadian company for Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG's own original 51 % stake in Kali und Salz GmbH(6). Both positions proceeded on the assumption that the State would compensate the accumulated negative cash flow of DEM 135 million recorded by Kali und Salz GmbH during the period 1993 to 1997, in line with what had been approved by the Commission in 1993.(15) Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG's valuation explicitly referred to the uncertain prospects for the potash market, foreign exchange risks, and specific mining risks; Goldman Sachs's valuation clearly did not give these factors the same weight.(16) One day after the negotiations were formally concluded, a German competitor of Kali und Salz GmbH's indicated that there was a US group that would be interested in taking the shares. Germany states, however, that according to information provided by a research company the US group lacked the financial resources for the transaction. Research had established that the group was a financial holding company with a staff of two. It was classed in the higher risk group and given a payment score of 59 and no credit rating. On the basis of objective information, therefore, the BvS concluded that the group was not a suitable candidate.(17) The BvS and Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG finally agreed on a price of DEM 250 million. However, Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG also agreed that the BvS would reduce its compensation of losses to DEM 70 million instead of the DEM 135 million originally approved by the Commission in 1993.(18) The Commission initiated the formal investigation procedure in respect of the disposal of the remaining 49 % of the shares in order to ensure that the price actually corresponded to a fair value for the shares, and did not contain an additional aid component.(19) As the sale of the holding was not to be the outcome of an open bidding procedure, the Commission doubted whether DEM 250 million was a fair price, and whether all interested parties had had a fair chance to make better offers so as to secure the shares.III. COMMENTS FROM INTERESTED PARTIES(20) The Commission received comments from the United Kingdom, through its Permanent Representation to the European Union in Brussels, from the European Fertiliser Import Association, and from an international fertiliser producer. None of them made any reference to the exclusion of potential purchasers or to any alternative bid for the shares. They did not provide any evidence of an aid element in the sale.IV. COMMENTS FROM GERMANY(21) In its response to the initiation of the formal investigation procedure and the comments from interested parties received by the Commission, Germany stated that the sale had received enough publicity, not only through Goldman Sachs, but also through national and local newspapers and specialised publications. According to Germany, the number of firms operating on the relevant market was relatively small, and the efforts to sell the holding were well known in the industry.(22) As regards the price paid, Germany pointed out first of all that in 1996 an offer of DEM 250 million had been made for 51 % of the shares held by Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG. It thus considered that it had a market value indication of the price of the latter's minority shareholding.(23) Second, in addition to the purchase price, Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG was forgoing DEM 65 million of the DEM 135 million approved by the Commission in 1993. This reduced the compensation to be paid by the BvS to only DEM 70 million including interest.V. ASSESSMENT(24) In line with the established case-law and Commission policy, the Commission considers that the price paid for a public shareholding does not contain a State aid component when the holding is sold by open, unconditional and non-discriminatory bidding. But Member States wishing to dispose of public shareholdings are under no obligation to follow such a procedure.(25) In the absence of such a procedure the price may comprise elements of State aid, and where appropriate the Commission may verify whether the price represents fair value. In the present case, the price finally obtained was the outcome of a procedure in which the German authorities, in cooperation with their advisers, contacted all potential interested purchasers, and subsequently entered into intense negotiations with Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG, which already owned 51 % of the shares. Under the final agreement Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG was to pay DEM 250 million, but agreed that the BvS would reduce the compensation it was to pay for losses by DEM 65 million. These terms also saved the State interest amounting to DEM 8 million generated by the loss compensation of DEM 135 million outstanding up to that point, which had become legally enforceable at the beginning of 1998. This meant that the BvS had secured an additional financial advantage totalling DEM 73 million over and above the selling price.(26) The BvS ultimately obtained a net price of DEM 323 million for its remaining 49 % stake. Moreover, the German authorities' advisers concluded that the bid put forward by Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG was the most advantageous offer that could be obtained at that time.(27) It should be stressed, finally, that according to the information available no potential investor was arbitrarily excluded from the sale, and none ever made an offer for the shareholding. The negotiations between the interested parties, all acting in their own economic interests, took place according to market principles.(28) In the formal investigation proceedings, therefore, the Commission has made a detailed assessment of the negotiations and the final terms of the sale, and concludes that there is no evidence of aid,. The sale by Germany to Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG of a residual holding of 49 % in Kali und Salz GmbH does not constitute aid within the meaning of Article 87(1) of the Treaty. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 13 June 2000.For the CommissionMario MontiMember of the Commission(1) OJ C 272, 25.9.1999, p. 7.(2) See footnote 1.(3) OJ L 186, 21.7.1994, p. 38.(4) OJ C 197, 23.6.1998, p. 7.(5) Business secret.(6) In 1997 a Canadian firm sought to buy Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG from BASF. The German merger authorities prohibited the takeover.
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;chemical industry;chemical production;shareholding;controlling interest;equity interest;equity investment;equity ownership;equity participation;holding in a company;majority holding;participating interest;control of State aid;notification of State aid;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,22
5598,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1958/87 of 2 July 1987 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2036/82 laying down special measures for peas, field beans and sweet lupins. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1431/82 of 18 May 1982 laying down special measures for peas, field beans and sweet lupins (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3127/86 (2), and in particular Article 4a thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (3),Whereas the present monetary situation, which features major rapid changes in certain Community currencies, and the fact that there is no monetary adjustment system mean that peas, field beans and sweet lupins, harvested in the Community cannot be  disposed of under normal conditions; whereas those difficulties should be forestalled by introducing a system of differential amounts to be charged or granted in respect of the products used; whereas the said differential amounts should take into  account the incidence of the actual exchange rates on the prices of the products in question in the various Member States;Whereas adjustments should be provided for only in cases where the monetary gaps give rise to trade flows which disrupt or threaten to disrupt the market; whereas provision should therefore be made for a neutral margin when applying the differential  amounts, and to amend therefore Regulation (EEC) No 2036/82 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3527/86 (5),AE. The following Article is hereby inserted in Regulation (EEC) No 2036/82:'Article 12a1.  The aid referred to in Article 3 (1) and (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1431/82 shall be increased or reduced by a differential amount calculated in accordance with the following paragraphs.2.  The differential amounts shall be calculated in the light of the incidence on prices:(a)  in the case Member States whose currencies are maintained as between themselves within a spread at any given moment of a maximum of 2,25 %, of the percentage difference between:- the conversion rate used under the common agricultural policy,and- the conversion rate deriving from the central rate to which the coefficient specified in Article 6 (3) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1677/85 of 11 June 1985 on monetary compensatory amounts in agriculture(b)  in the case of Member States other than those referred to in (a), of the average of the percentage differences between:- the relationship between the conversion rate used under the common agricultural policy for the currency of the Member State concerned and the central rate of each of the currencies of the Member States referred to in (a), to which the coefficient  referred to in (a) has been applied, and- the spot market rate for the currency of the Member State in question in relation to each of the currencies of the Member States referred to in (a), as recorded over a period to be determined.However, for the purpose of calculating differential amounts, a neutral margin of five points may be applied to the monetary gaps referred to above.3.  The differential amounts shall be fixed by the Commission. They shall be altered whenever the gaps referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article differ by one point or more from the percentage used for the previous fixing.4.  The detailed rules for the application of this Article, including, those in respect of the fixing of the neutral margin applicable, shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 1117/78.AE Any transitional measures which are required in order to facilitate the changeover from the arrangements at present in force to those provided for in this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 12 of  Regulation (EEC) No 1117/78. Their period of application shall not extend beyond that which is strictly necessary in order to facilitate the changeover to the new arrangements. This Regulations shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply to peas, field beans and sweet lupins in cases where the application for identification is lodged from1 October 1987.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 July 1987.For the CouncilThe PresidentK. E. TYGESENEWG:L184UMBE01.97FF: 1LEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 566 mm;   135 Zeilen;   4760 Zeichen;Bediener: UTE0   Pr.: A;Kunde: L 184 England 01(1) OJ No L 162, 12. 6. 1982, p. 28.(2) OJ No L 292, 16. 10. 1986, p. 1.(3) OJ No C 89, 3. 4. 1987, p. 96.(4) OJ No L 219, 28. 7. 1982, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 326, 21. 11. 1986, p. 1.(6), has been applied;(7) OJ No L 164, 24. 6. 1985, p. 6.'
",leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;representative rate;agricultural conversion rate;agricultural unit of account;green exchange rate;green rate;green unit of account;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,22
38178,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 8/2010 of 23 December 2009 concerning the authorisation of the serine protease produced by Bacillus licheniformis (DSM 19670) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening (holder of authorisation DSM Nutritional Products Ltd, represented by DSM Nutritional Products Sp.Z.o.o) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.(2) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the authorisation of the preparation set out in the Annex to this Regulation. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3) The application concerns the authorisation of the enzyme preparation of serine protease produced by Bacillus licheniformis (DSM 19670) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’.(4) The European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) concluded in its opinion of 2 and 7 July 2009 (2) that the enzyme preparation of serine protease produced by Bacillus licheniformis (DSM 19670) does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment and that the use of that preparation can improve the performance of the animals. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Community Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(5) The assessment of that preparation shows that the conditions for authorisation, provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised, as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘digestibility enhancers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 December 2009.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.(2)  The EFSA Journal (2009) 1185, p. 1.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisationUnits of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancers4a13 DSM Nutritional Products Ltd, represented by DSM Nutritional Products Sp.Z.o.o. Serine protease Additive composition:Preparation of serine protease (EC 3.4.21.-)produced by Bacillus licheniformis (DSM 19670) having a minimum activity of 75 000 PROT (1)/gSerine protease (EC 3.4.21.-)produced by Bacillus licheniformis (DSM 19670)1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life, and stability to pelleting.2. For safety reasons: breathing protection, glasses and gloves shall be used during handling.(1)  1 PROT is the amount of enzyme that releases 1 μmol of p-nitroaniline from 1mM substrate (Suc-Ala-Ala-Pro-Phe-pNA) per minute at pH 9,0 and temperature 37 °C.(2)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Community Reference Laboratory: www.irmm.jrc.be/crl-feed-additives
",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;health risk;danger of sickness;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive;zootechnics;zootechny;fattening;cramming,22
5391,"Council Implementing Decision 2012/74/CFSP of 10 February 2012 implementing Decision 2010/656/CFSP renewing the restrictive measures against Côte d’Ivoire. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 2010/656/CFSP of 29 October 2010 renewing the restrictive measures against Côte d’Ivoire (1), and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) On 29 October 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/656/CFSP.(2) In view of the developments in Côte d’Ivoire, the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex II to Decision 2010/656/CFSP should be amended,. The persons listed in the Annex to this Decision shall be deleted from the list set out in Annex II to Decision 2010/656/CFSP. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 10 February 2012.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. ANTORINI(1)  OJ L 285, 30.10.2010, p. 28.ANNEXPersons referred to in Article 11 Mr Frank Anderson Kouassi2 Mr Yanon Yapo3 Mr Benjamin Yapo Atsé4 Mr Blaise N’Goua Abi5 Ms Anne Jacqueline Lohoués Oble6 Ms Angèle Gnonsoa7 Ms Danièle Boni Claverie8 Mr Ettien Amoikon9 Mr Kata Kéké Joseph10 Mr Touré Amara11 Ms Anne Gnahouret Tatret12 Mr Thomas N’Guessan Yao13 Ms Odette Lago Daléba Loan14 Mr Georges Armand Alexis Ouégnin15 Mr Rafaël Dogo Djéréké16 Ms Marie Odette Lorougnon Souhonon17 Mr Felix Nanihio18 Mr Lahoua Souanga Etienne19 Mr Jean Baptiste Akrou20 Mr Lambert Kessé Feh21 Togba Norbert22 Kone Doféré23 Hanny Tchélé Brigitte24 Jacques Zady25 Ali Keita26 Blon Siki Blaise27 Moustapha Aziz28 Gnamien Yao29 Ghislain N’Gbechi30 Deby Dally Balawourou
",electoral fraud;Côte d'Ivoire;Ivory Coast;Republic of Côte d’Ivoire;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;economic sanctions;establishment of peace;achievement of peace;peace process;peacebuilding;re-establishment of peace;removal;deportation;expulsion;refoulement;refusal of entry;removal order;return decision,22
13252,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2379/94 of 29 September 1994 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on certain industrial products originating in Indonesia, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 of 20 December 1990 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), extended for 1994 by Regulation (EC) No 3668/93  (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded from 1 July to 31 December 1994 to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III other than those listed in column 4 of Annex  I, within the framework of the preferential tariff ceilings fixed in column 6 of Annex I;Whereas, as provided for in Article 7 of that Regulation, as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level, the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and  territories concerned may at any time be re-established;Whereas, in the case of the products of the order Nos and origins indicated in the table below, the individual ceiling is fixed at the levels indicated in that table; whereas that ceiling was reached on the date indicated below, by charges of imports  into the Community of the products in question:"""" ID=""1"">10.0210> ID=""2"">Indonesia> ID=""3"">193 000> ID=""4"">30. 8. 1994"">Whereas, it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties for the products in question,. As from 4 October 1994, the levying of customs duties, suspended from 1 July to 31 December 1994, pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the products indicated in the table below:"""" ID=""1"">10.0210> ID=""2"">2918 14 00> ID=""3"">Citric acid> ID=""4"">Indonesia""> This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 September 1994.For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 338, 31. 12. 1993, p. 22.
",Indonesia;Republic of Indonesia;industrial product;restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;organic acid;acetate;acetic acid;acrylic acid;alcohol acid;aromatic acid;citric acid;ester;fatty acid;formic acid;oxalic acid;phthalic acid;salicylic acid,22
8570,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2864/90 of 4 October 1990 fixing for the period 1989/90 a coefficient applicable to cereals exported in the form of Spanish whisky and fixing a coefficient for the period 1990/91. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1340/90 (2), and in particular Article 16 (6) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81 of 28 April 1981 laying down general rules for granting refunds adjusted in the case of cereals exported in the form of certain spirituous beverages and the criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3035/80 concerning certain products not covered by Annex II to the Treaty (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3708/89 (4), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81 provides that refunds may be granted for cereals fulfilling the conditions laid down in Article 9 (2) of the Treaty and used in the production of the spirituous beverages falling within CN codes 2208 30 91 and 2208 30 99 and complying with Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 of 29 May 1989 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks (5);Whereas, in the light of the data provided by Spain concerning the periods 1 January to 31 December 1988 and 1 January to 31 December 1989, the coefficients should be fixed for the periods 15 December 1989 to 30 June 1990 and 1 July 1990 to 30 June 1991;Whereas the data provided by Spain are not sufficiently comprehensive to allow a totally clear trend to be identified; whereas, consequently, no account will be taken of the pattern of exports or of the quantity of the goods marketed in determining the coefficient;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. For the period 15 December 1989 to 30 June 1990 and for the period 1 July 1990 to 30 June 1991, the coefficients referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81, applicable to cereals used in Spain for the manufacture of Spanish whisky, shall be as shown in Annexes I and II. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 October 1990.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 281, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 134, 28. 5. 1990, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 121, 5. 5. 1981, p. 3.(4) OJ No L 363, 13. 12. 1989, p. 2.(5) OJ No L 160, 12. 6. 1989, p. 1.ANNEX ICoefficient applicable in Spain//  //  // Period of application// Coefficient applicable to cereals used forthe manufacture of Spanish whisky   //    //   // 15 December 1989 - 30 June 1990   // 0,0152   //    //  ANNEX IICoefficient applicable in Spain1.2 //  //  // Period of application  // Coefficient applicable to cereals used for the manufacture of Spanish whisky   //    //   // 1 July 1990 - 30 June 1991   // 0,0128  //    //
",export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;spirits;Armagnac;Cognac;brandy;gin;grappa;marc;rum;schnapps;spirits from distilling cereals;spirits from distilling fruit;spirits from distilling wine;vodka;whisky;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
20372,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1670/2000 of 20 July 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 36 and 37 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament(2),Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(3),After consulting the Committee of the Regions,Whereas:(1) Article 14 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999(4) provides for Community aid for supplying certain milk and milk products to pupils in educational establishments, the stated objective of which is to stimulate the consumption of milk by young people. An evaluation of this measure has shown that the educational establishment milk distribution scheme has an impact, albeit limited, on the dairy market balance. The evaluation further underlines that if the measure were withdrawn and the onus for providing subsidised milk to schoolchildren consequently placed on Member States, availability and, thus, consumption of milk products in educational establishments would decrease further. It is therefore in line with the objectives of the common agriculture policy to continue the measure, although with a reduced level of Community aid.(2) Member States should be able to top up the Community aid with a national contribution, where appropriate by means of a tax levied from the dairy sector,. Paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 shall be replaced by the following:""2. In addition to Community aid, Member States may grant national aid for supplying the products specified in paragraph 1 to pupils in educational establishments. Member States may finance their national aid by means of a levy on the dairy sector or by any other contribution from the dairy sector.3. In the case of whole milk, the Community aid shall be equal to 75 % of the target price for milk. In the case of other milk products, the amounts of aid shall be determined taking into account the milk components of the products concerned."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall be applicable as from 1 January 2001.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 July 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. Parly(1) OJ C 89, 28.3.2000, p. 22.(2) Opinion delivered on 3 May 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) Opinion delivered on 27 April 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation amended by Regulation (EC) No 1040/2000 (OJ L 118, 19.5.2000, p. 1).
",milk;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;milk product;dairy produce;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;educational institution;school;teaching institution;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,22
4740,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 417/2008 of 8 May 2008 amending Annexes I and II to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 1(1), third subparagraph thereof,Whereas:(1) Salt is a high-quality foodstuff, the characteristics of which are closely linked to the geographical area of production and the local methods used to obtain it. The production of salt contributes to the economic and social development of several regions.(2) Cotton is an agricultural product of great importance in certain regions. Extending the scope of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 to include cotton would open up new possibilities for promoting the image and use of cotton.(3) In order to meet the expectations of certain producers and operators, for whom the production of salt or cotton is one of the main sources of income, those products should be included in Annexes I and II to Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. This addition does not alter the essentially agricultural nature of the products covered by Regulation (EC) No 510/2006.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Protected Geographical Indications and Protected Designations of Origin,. Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 is amended as follows:1. The following indent is added to Annex I:‘— salt’;2. The following indent is added to Annex II:‘— cotton’. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 May 2008.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).
",location of production;location of agricultural production;cotton;cottonseed;agricultural product;farm product;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;salt;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;labelling,22
27675,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 11/2004 of 5 January 2004 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001(3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 209/2003(4), opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Malta, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip respectively.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 6/2004(5) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97(7), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip; the Customs duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2004. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations (CN code ex 0603 10 20 ) originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 7 January 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 January 2004.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22.(2) OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 109, 19.4.2001, p. 2.(4) OJ L 28, 4.2.2003, p. 30.(5) See page 24 of this Official Journal.(6) OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16.(7) OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1.
",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;import;Middle East;Near East;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
23685,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 749/2002 of 30 April 2002 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 establishing an agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in pigmeat(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1365/2000(2), and in particular Article 13(12) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 of 17 December 1987 establishing an agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 488/2002(4), establishes a nomenclature of agricultural products for export refunds based on the Combined Nomenclature.(2) The recent amendment of the export nomenclature laid down by Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 subdivided CN code 1602 in a more detailed way. In order to facilitate the application of the refunds for these different product codes, it is appropriate to lay down particular provisions.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,. In Sector 6 of Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87:- the text relating to CN code 1602 is replaced by that given in Annex I hereto, and- footnotes 17 and 18 given in Annex II hereto are inserted. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply to export licences applied for from 13 May 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 April 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 1.(2) OJ L 156, 29.6.2000, p. 5.(3) OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1.(4) OJ L 76, 19.3.2002, p. 11.ANNEX I"">TABLE>""ANNEX II""(17) In the case that the classification of the goods as hams or cuts of hams of heading 1602 41 10 91/10 is not justified on the basis of the provisions of additional note 2 of Chapter 16 of the CN, the refund for product code 1602 42 10 91/10 or, as the case may be, 1602 49 19 91/30 may be granted, without prejudice to the application of Article 51 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).(18) In the case that the classification of the goods as shoulders or cuts of shoulders of heading 1602 42 10 91/10 is not justified on the basis of the provisions of additional note 2 of chapter 16 of the CN, the refund for product code 1602 49 19 91/30 may be granted, without prejudice to the application of Article 51 of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999.""
",agricultural product nomenclature;nomenclature of agricultural products;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,22
5019,"2010/296/: Commission Decision of 21 May 2010 on the establishment of a Register for Biocidal Products (notified under document C(2010) 3180)  (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (1), and in particular Article 18(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) In order to facilitate compliance by the Member States with the requirement to submit the information concerning authorisation and registration of biocidal products set out in Article 18(1) of Directive 98/8/EC, it is appropriate to establish a standardised information system at European Union level, in the form of a Register for Biocidal Products, hereinafter referred to as the ‘Register’.(2) To ensure consistency of the data, the Register should be used by all the Member States to enter the information required under Article 18(1) of Directive 98/8/EC.(3) As the standardised information system is still under development, it is appropriate to provide for the deferred applicability of this Decision.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,. A Register for Biocidal Products is established. Member States shall enter the information required under Article 18(1) of Directive 98/8/EC into the Register for Biocidal Products. This Decision shall apply from 1 July 2010. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 May 2010.For the CommissionJanez POTOČNIKMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;plant health product;plant protection product;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;computer system;data-processing system,22
5733,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1094/2013 of 4 November 2013 on the allocation to France and the United Kingdom of additional days at sea within ICES division VIIe. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 39/2013 of 21 January 2013 fixing for 2013 the fishing opportunities available to EU vessels for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are not subject to international negotiations or agreements (1), and in particular point 7 of Annex IIC thereof,Having regard to the requests made by France and the United Kingdom,Whereas:(1) Table I of Annex IIC to Regulation (EU) No 39/2013 specifies the maximum number of days at sea on which EU vessels of overall length equal to or greater than 10 metres carrying on board or deploying beam trawls of mesh size equal to or greater than 80 mm or static nets, including gill-nets, trammel-nets and tangle-nets, with mesh size equal to or less than 220 mm may be present in ICES division VIIe from 1 February 2013 to 31 January 2014.(2) Point 7.5 of that Annex enables the Commission to allocate an additional number of days at sea on which a vessel may be present in that area when carrying on board or deploying such beam trawls or static nets, on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities that have taken place since 1 January 2004.(3) In view of the data on beam trawlers withdrawn from the fishing fleet presented in the request submitted by France in accordance with points 7.1 and 7.4 of Annex IIC and applying the calculation method provided for in point 7.2 of that Annex, 11 additional days at sea should be allocated to France for the period between 1 February 2013 and 31 January 2014 for vessels carrying on board or deploying such beam trawls.(4) In view of the data on vessels with static nets withdrawn from the fishing fleet presented in the request submitted by France in accordance with points 7.1 and 7.4 of Annex IIC and applying the calculation method provided for in point 7.2 of that Annex, 14 additional days at sea should be allocated to France for the period between 1 February 2013 and 31 January 2014 for vessels carrying on board or deploying such static nets.(5) In view of the data on beam trawlers withdrawn from the fishing fleet presented in the request submitted by the United Kingdom in accordance with points 7.1 and 7.4 of Annex IIC and applying the calculation method provided for in point 7.2 of that Annex, 43 additional days at sea should be allocated to the United Kingdom for the period between 1 February 2013 and 31 January 2014 for vessels carrying on board or deploying such beam trawls.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. Additional fishing days for France1.   For the period between 1 February 2013 and 31 January 2014 the maximum number of days a fishing vessel flying the flag of France and carrying on board or deploying beam trawls of mesh size equal to or greater than 80 mm may be present in ICES division VIIe, as laid down in Table I of Annex IIC to Regulation (EU) No 39/2013, is increased to 175 days per year.2.   For the period between 1 February 2013 and 31 January 2014 the maximum number of days a fishing vessel flying the flag of France and carrying on board or deploying static nets, including gill-nets, trammel-nets and tangle-nets, with mesh size equal to or less than 220 mm may be present in ICES division VIIe, as laid down in Table I of Annex IIC to Regulation (EU) No 39/2013, is increased to 178 days per year. Additional fishing days for the United KingdomFor the period between 1 February 2013 and 31 January 2014 the maximum number of days a fishing vessel flying the flag of the United Kingdom and carrying on board or deploying beam trawls of mesh size equal to or greater than 80 mm may be present in ICES division VIIe, as laid down in Table I of Annex IIC to Regulation (EU) No 39/2013, is increased to 207 days per year. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 November 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 23, 25.1.2013, p. 1.
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39254,"2011/445/EU: Council Implementing Decision of 12 July 2011 authorising Germany to apply a reduced rate of electricity tax to electricity directly provided to vessels at berth in a port ( ‘shore-side electricity’ ) in accordance with Article 19 of Directive 2003/96/EC. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 2003/96/EC of 27 October 2003 restructuring the Community framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (1), and in particular Article 19 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) By letter of 27 December 2010, Germany sought authorisation to apply a reduced rate of electricity tax to electricity directly provided to vessels at berth in a port (‘shore-side electricity’), pursuant to Article 19 of Directive 2003/96/EC.(2) With the tax reduction it intends to apply, Germany aims at promoting a more widespread use of shore-side electricity as an environmentally less harmful way for ships to satisfy their electricity needs while lying at berth in ports as compared to the burning of bunker fuels on board the vessels.(3) In so far as the use of shore-side electricity avoids emissions of air pollutants associated with the burning of bunker fuels on board the vessels at berth, it contributes to an improvement of local air quality in port cities. The measure is therefore expected to contribute to the Union’s environmental and health policy objectives.(4) Allowing Germany to apply a reduced rate of electricity taxation to shore-side electricity does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve the abovementioned objective, since on-board generation will remain the more competitive alternative in most cases. For the same reason, and because of the current relatively low degree of market penetration of the technology, the measure is unlikely to lead to significant distortions in competition during its lifetime and will thus not negatively affect the proper functioning of the internal market.(5) It follows from Article 19(2) of Directive 2003/96/EC that each authorisation granted under that provision is to be strictly limited in time. Given the need for a period long enough not to discourage port operators from making the necessary investments, but also the need to review the situation in Germany in due time and the need not to undermine future developments of the existing legal framework, it is appropriate to grant the authorisation requested for a period of 3 years, subject however to the entry into application of general provisions in the matter, at a point in time earlier than the expiry thus foreseen,. Germany is hereby authorised to apply a reduced rate of electricity taxation to electricity directly supplied to vessels, other than private pleasure craft, berthed in ports (‘shore-side electricity’), provided that the minimum levels of taxation pursuant to Article 10 of Directive 2003/96/EC are respected. This Decision shall take effect on the day of its notification.It shall expire on 16 July 2014.However, should the Council, acting on the basis of Article 113 of the Treaty, provide for general rules on tax advantages for shore-side electricity, this Decision shall expire on the day on which those general rules become applicable. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 12 July 2011.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. VINCENT-ROSTOWSKI(1)  OJ L 283, 31.10.2003, p. 51.
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;tax on consumption;consumption tax;tax on spending;harbour installation;harbour;port;river port;seaport;yacht harbour;pollution control measures;reduction of pollution;electricity supply;electricity distribution;vessel;ship;tug boat;tax exemption,22
1433,"80/1060/EEC: Commission Decision of 28 October 1980 on the implementation of the reform of agricultural structures in the Federal Republic of Germany in 1980 pursuant to Directives 72/159/EEC, 72/160/EEC and 75/268/EEC (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/159/EEC of 17 April 1972 on the modernization of farms (1), as last amended by Directive 80/370/EEC (2), and in particular Article 18 (3) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 75/268/EEC of 28 April 1975 on mountain and hill farming and farming in certain less-favoured areas (3), as last amended by Directive 80/666/EEC (4), and in particular Article 13 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 72/160/EEC of 17 April 1972 concerning measures to encourage the cessation of farming and the reallocation of utilized agricultural area for the purpose of structural improvement (5), and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof,Whereas the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has notified, pursuant to Article 17 (4) of Directive 72/159/EEC, Article 13 of Directive 75/268/EEC and Article 8 (4) of Directive 72/160/EEC, the texts of the following provisions:    - principles for the encouragement of investment in individual farms and settlement of rural areas, in the version of 21 March 1980,- principles for the encouragement of investment in individual combined farms and forestry enterprises and in individual forestry enterprises, in the version of 21 March 1980,- principles for the encouragement of farms in mountain areas and in certain less-favoured areas, of 21 March 1980,- principles regarding premiums to encourage the granting of long leases, of 21 March 1980,- principles regarding adaptation grants to assist elderly agricultural workers, of 21 March 1980,- law improving and complementing social measures in farming, of 9 July 1980;Whereas the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany also communicated pursuant to Article 17 (4) of Directive 72/159/EEC, Article 13 of Directive 75/268/EEC and Article 8 (4) of Directive 72/160/EEC, the amended texts of the following provisions adopted by the Länder, or confirmed their continued validity for 1980:SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN    - directives of 18 July 1980 to encourage the formation of associations for the rational use of agricultural machinery (machinery syndicates),- directives of 18 February 1974 and 17 April 1978 to encourage farmers to employ auxiliary farm labour,- directives of 29 January 1980 to encourage the construction of buildings for cattle and pig farming,- directives of 9 January 1980 to encourage the construction of livestock buildings on family farms,- directives of 18 April 1980 to encourage the draining of individual farms;LOWER SAXONY    - directives on the granting of subsidies to machinery syndicates in the version of 10 October 1979,- directives of 13 December 1972 to encourage the pooling of labour resources by farms,- directives on special measures relating to agricultural holdings in Lower Saxony (phased investment plan), in the version of 19 December 1977,- directives of 24 April 1974 on measures to facilitate cessation of farming, in the version of 2 August 1976,- directives of 12 January 1979 to provide incentives for holidays and recreation in the countryside;  (1)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 90, 3.4.1980, p. 43. (3)OJ No L 128, 19.5.1975, p. 1. (4)OJ No L 180, 14.7.1980, p. 34. (5)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 9.NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA    - directives of 10 August 1978 to encourage the formation of machinery syndicates,- directives of 16 August 1976 to encourage auxiliary farm labour,- directives of 2 January 1980 for encouraging the use of grassland (3.1.1.);HESSE    - directives of 8 March 1975 on the granting by the Land of subsidies to land development associations,- directives of 21 December 1972 on the promotion of joint land development schemes;- directives of 4 August 1979 to provide incentives enabling young persons to set themselves up in agriculture;- directives to encourage farming or maintenance of the countryside carried on as a part-time or other activity;RHINELAND-PALATINATE  - order of 17 July 1978 to promote the formation of machinery syndicates and the pooling of labour resources;BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG    - directives of 1 January 1977 to encourage the joint use of machinery through the formation of machinery syndicates,- directives of 1 January 1975 on the use of land funds for the provision of local female helpers and auxiliary farm labourers,- directives of 19 April 1974 on additional measures to encourage the construction of buildings on development farms, in the version of 28 March 1978,- directives of 23 April 1980 on agricultural credits in the land,- directives of 19 February 1980 for encouraging agricultural measures designed to protect agricultural land (subsidies to sheep farms),- directives of 28 March 1978 and 11 August 1978 relating to the programme of regional reservation and development (investments in farms),- directives of 2 August 1974 on aid for the creation and improvement of pasture on land which otherwise could no longer be used;SAARLAND  - order of 5 June 1973 to promote cooperation between farms;BAVARIA    - order of 20 March 1973 laying down special conditions for financial assistance under Article 6 (5) of the law on the promotion of agriculture in Bavaria (machinery syndicates),- order of 27 July 1972 laying down general conditions relating to financial assistance for central services for local female helpers and auxiliary farm labourers,- directives of 12 March 1973 on the encouragement of village improvements, in the version of 5 May 1976,- directives of 21 March 1980 on agricultural credits in the Land;- directives concerning the Bavarian alpine and high-land programme 1978;Whereas the version for 1979 of the abovementioned laws, regulations and administrative provisions were the subject of Commission Decision 80/34/EEC (1);Whereas the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany also forwarded, pursuant to Article 2 of Commission Decision 74/185/EEC of 13 March 1974 and Article 2 of Decision 80/34/EEC of 30 November 1979, a report on the application of the principles for the granting of investment aid in individual combined farming and forestry undertakings and in individual forestry undertakings;Whereas under Article 18 (3) of Directive 72/159/EEC, Article 13 of Directive 75/268/EEC and Article 9 (3) of Directive 72/160/EEC the Commission must decide whether, having regard to the compatibility of the provisions notified with those Directives and to the objectives of the said Directives and to the need for a proper connection between the various measures, the conditions for continued financial contribution by the Community in 1980 are satisfied;Whereas subject to the reservations already set out in Commission Decision 74/185/EEC relating to the principles for the granting of investment aid in individual combined farming and forestry undertakings and in individual forestry undertakings, the provisions notified are consistent with the objectives of Directives 72/159/EEC, 72/160/EEC and 75/268/EEC;  (1)OJ No L 13, 18.1.1980, p. 38.Whereas the report from the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany referred to above showed that in 1979 also less than 1 % of all aided farms received aid under the aforesaid principles, and, consequently, that the measure concerned, which does not comply with the requirements of Article 14 (2) of Directive 72/159/EEC, has only very little practical significance ; whereas the achievement of the objectives of the Directive was therefore hardly at all affected thereby in 1979;Whereas the EAGGF Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural structure,. The abovementioned provisions for the implementation of the Federal Republic of Germany in respect of the year 1980 of Directives 72/159/EEC, 72/160/EEC and 75/268/EEC satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community to common measures as referred to in Article 15 of Directive 72/159/EEC, Article 13 of Directive 75/268/EEC and Article 6 of Directive 72/160/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 28 October 1980.For the CommissionFinn GUNDELACHVice-President
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33439,"2007/278/EC: Commission Decision of 23 April 2007 fixing for the marketing year 2007/2008 the amounts of the aid for diversification and the additional aid for diversification to be granted under the temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry of the Community (notified under document number C(2007) 1717) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 of 20 February 2006 establishing a temporary scheme restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community and amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 968/2006 of 27 June 2006 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 establishing a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community (2), and in particular Article 13(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) By 31 March 2007, the Commission has to fix the amounts attributed to each Member State concerned for the aid for diversification provided for in Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 320/2006, the additional aid for diversification provided for in Article 7 of that Regulation and the transitional aid to certain Member States as provided for in Article 9 of that Regulation.(2) The amounts of the aid for diversification and additional aid for diversification are calculated on the basis of the tonnes of sugar quota renounced in the 2007/2008 marketing year in the Member State concerned, as provided for in Article 13(2) of Regulation (EC) No 968/2006,. The amounts per Member State concerned of the aid for diversification and the additional aid for diversification provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 respectively, as fixed in respect of the quotas renounced in the 2007/2008 marketing year, are set out in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Czech Republic, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Hungary, the Portuguese Republic, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic and the Republic of Finland.. Done at Brussels, 23 April 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 42.(2)  OJ L 176, 30.6.2006, p. 32.ANNEXAmounts per Member State of the aid for diversification and the additional aid for diversification 2007/2008 marketing yearMember State Aid for diversification Additional aid for diversificationCzech Republic EUR 11 220 770,83 —Greece EUR 17 388 600,00 EUR 8 694 300,00Spain EUR 1 826 328,60 —Italy EUR 2 722 224,64 EUR 1 361 112,32Latvia EUR 7 282 297,50 EUR 7 282 297,50Hungary EUR 11 836 183,50 —Portugal EUR 2 135 250,00 EUR 2 565 530,25Slovakia EUR 7 679 563,50 —Slovenia EUR 5 800 543,50 EUR 5 800 543,50Finland EUR 6 141 526,50 —
",sugar industry;sugar manufacture;sugar refinery;common agricultural policy;CAP;common agricultural market;green Europe;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;aid for restructuring;product diversification;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;EU financing arrangements;Community financing arrangements;European Union financing arrangements,22
28568,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1294/2004 of 12 July 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 1600/1999 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of stainless steel wire with a diameter of 1 mm or more originating in India. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the basic Regulation), and in particular Article 11(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 (2) of 6 October 1997 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community, and in particular Article 20 thereof,Having regard to the proposal submitted by the Commission after consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A.   PREVIOUS PROCEDURES(1) The Council, by Regulation (EC) No 1600/1999 (3), imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of stainless steel wire having a diameter of 1 mm or more (the product concerned) falling within CN code ex 7223 00 19 originating in India. The measures took the form of an ad valorem duty ranging between 0 % and 55,6 %.(2) The Council, by Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 (4), imposed at the same time a definitive countervailing duty on imports of the same product originating in India. The measures took the form of an ad valorem duty ranging between 0 % and 35,4 % for individual exporters, with a rate of 48,8 % for non-cooperating exporters.B.   CURRENT PROCEDURE1.   Request for a new exporter review(3) Subsequent to the imposition of definitive measures, the Commission received a request for the initiation of a ‘new exporter’ review of Regulation (EC) No 1600/1999, pursuant to Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation, from one Indian producer, VSL Wires Limited (the applicant). The applicant claimed that it was not related to any other exporters of the product concerned in India. Furthermore, it claimed that it had not exported the product concerned during the original period of investigation (i.e. from l April 1997 to 31 March 1998), but had exported the product concerned to the Community after that period. On the basis of the above, it requested that an individual duty rate be established for it, in case dumping would be found.2.   Initiation of a review(4) The Commission examined the evidence submitted by the applicant and considered it sufficient to justify the initiation of a review in accordance with the provisions of Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation. After consultation of the Advisory Committee and after the Community industry concerned had been given the opportunity to comment, the Commission initiated, by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1225/2003 (5), a ‘new exporter’ review of Regulation (EC) No 1600/1999 with regard to the applicant and commenced its investigation. At the same time, the anti-dumping duty in force was repealed with regard to imports of the product concerned produced and exported to the Community by the applicant, and those imports were made subject to registration pursuant to Articles 11(4) and 14(5) of the basic Regulation.(5) At the same time and on the same grounds, following a request from the applicant, the Commission initiated an accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 (6) pursuant to Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 2026/97.3.   Product concerned(6) The product covered by the current review is the same product as that under consideration in Regulation (EC) No 1600/1999, namely stainless steel wire having a diameter of 1 mm or more, containing by weight 2,5 % or more of nickel, excluding wire containing by weight 28 % or more but no more than 31 % of nickel and 20 % or more but no more than 22 % of chromium.4.   Investigation period(7) The investigation covered the period from 1 April 2002 to 31 March 2003 (the review investigation period).5.   Parties concerned(8) The Commission officially advised the applicant and the Government of India (GOI) of the initiation of the procedure. Furthermore, it gave other parties directly concerned the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing. However, no such views or any request for a hearing was received by the Commission.(9) The Commission sent a questionnaire to the applicant and received a full reply within the required deadline. The Commission sought and verified all information it deemed necessary for the purpose of the investigation and carried out a verification visit at the premises of the applicant.C.   SCOPE OF THE REVIEW(10) As no request for a review of the findings on injury was made by the applicant, the review was limited to dumping.D.   RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION(11) The applicant was able to satisfactorily demonstrate that it was not related, directly or indirectly, to any of the Indian exporting producers subject to the anti-dumping measures in force with regard to the product concerned.(12) The investigation confirmed that the applicant had not exported the product concerned during the original investigation period, i.e. from 1 April 1997 to 31 March 1998.(13) The Commission examined whether the applicant had exported the product concerned to the Community subsequent to the original investigation period. In this respect, it was established that the applicant has not realised any sales whatsoever to the Community and neither has it entered into an irrevocable contractual obligation to export a significant quantity to the Community of the product concerned during the review investigation period.(14) It was established that the applicant had only realised one sale to the Community which actually took place in August 2001, i.e. after the original investigation period but well before the review investigation period.(15) The applicant requested the Commission to extend the review investigation period to cover the period in which the sale mentioned in recital 14 was realised. In this respect, the applicant argued that it had requested the ‘new exporter’ review in August 2001 and proposed an investigation period from 1 July 2001 to 31 March 2003.(16) In reply to the questionnaire, the applicant identified a contract that had been signed during the review investigation period, but on spot confirmed that the sale had never been materialized. It is therefore established that the applicant has not entered into an irrevocable obligation to export a significant quantity to the Community and that the applicant's statement of ‘intent to continue the export to EC’ following the 2001 sale has not been materialized. For the above reasons, it is considered that in the absence of any export transaction to the Community or any irrevocable contractual obligation during the review investigation period, no individual dumping margin can be established for the applicant in accordance with the provisions of Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation. Thus, the dumping margin found in the original investigation for parties not individually investigated, i.e. 76,2 % (see recital 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1600/1999), should apply.E.   THE ANTI-DUMPING DUTY(17) Given that the highest injury elimination level of 55,6 % established during the original investigation is lower than the 76,2 % dumping margin set for the applicant (see recital 16), the anti-dumping duty rate for the applicant should not be higher than this injury elimination level in accordance with Article 9(4) of the basic Regulation.(18) Despite the lack of exports to the Community during the review investigation period, an individual countervailing duty rate based on the export subsidy amount (ad valorem 14,1 %), was calculated for the applicant in the parallel accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999, pursuant to Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 (see recital 5).(19) In accordance with Article 14(1) of the basic Regulation and Article 24(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2026/97, no product shall be subject to both anti-dumping and countervailing duties for the purpose of dealing with one and the same situation arising from dumping or from export subsidisation.(20) On the basis of the above, the definitive anti-dumping duty rate imposed for imports into the Community of stainless steel wire with a diameter of 1 mm or more produced and exported by VSL Wires Limited, expressed as a percentage of the CIF Community frontier price (customs duty unpaid) and taking into account the results of the parallel accelerated review of the countervailing measures in force, should be 41,5 %, i.e. 55,6 % minus 14,1 %. Regulation (EC) No 1600/1999 should therefore be amended accordingly.F.   RETROACTIVE LEVYING OF THE ANTI-DUMPING DUTY(21) The anti-dumping duty applicable to VSL Wires Limited shall also be levied retroactively on imports which have been subject to registration pursuant to Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1225/2003.G.   DISCLOSURE AND DURATION OF THE MEASURES(22) The Commission informed the applicant and the GOI of the essential facts and considerations on the basis of which it was intended to propose that Regulation (EC) No 1600/1999 be amended. They were also given a reasonable period of time to comment.(23) In its response to the disclosure, the applicant claimed that the Commission failed to consider other available alternatives for establishing export price and in particular the use of the applicant's export prices to other third countries for the purpose of dumping margin calculations. In this respect, it should be noted that in accordance with Article 2(8) of the basic Regulation, the export price in a dumping calculation shall be the price actually paid or payable for the product when sold for export from the exporting country to the Community. There is no provision whatsoever that the export price can also be established on the basis of exports from the exporting country to destinations other than the Community. The claim should therefore be rejected and the conclusions set out in recitals 11 to 16 confirmed.(24) This review does not affect the date on which Regulation (EC) No 1600/1999 will expire pursuant to Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation,. The table in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1600/1999 is hereby amended by adding the following:‘VSL Wires Limited, G-1/3 MIDC, Tarapur Industrial Area, Boisar District, Thane, Maharashtra, India 41,5 A444’ 1.   The anti-dumping duty hereby imposed shall also be levied retroactively on imports of the product concerned which have been registered pursuant to Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1225/2003.2.   Unless otherwise specified, the provisions in force concerning customs duties shall apply. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 July 2004.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. BOT(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 461/2004 (OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 12).(2)  OJ L 288, 21.10.1997, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 461/2004.(3)  OJ L 189, 22.7.1999, p. 19.(4)  OJ L 189, 22.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 164/2002 (OJ L 30, 31.1.2002, p. 9).(5)  OJ L 172, 10.7.2003, p. 6.(6)  OJ C 161, 10.7.2003, p. 2.
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2670,"84/123/EEC: Commission Decision of 24 February 1984 amending for the second time Decision 84/36/EEC concerning certain protective measures against foot-and-mouth disease in the Netherlands. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by Directive 83/646/EEC (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 72/461/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat (3), as last amended by Directive 83/646/EEC, and in particular Article 8 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 80/215/EEC of 22 January 1980 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in meat products (4), as amended by Directive 81/476/EEC (5), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas following the apparition of a case of foot-and-mouth disease in the Netherlands the Commission, by Decision 84/36/EEC (6), as amended by Decision 84/46/EEC (7), has established certain protective measures concerning trade from the contaminated parts of the territory;Whereas following the application of measures by the Netherlands authorities the disease has not recurred in one of the parts of the territory and must therefore be considered as eliminated;Whereas it is therefore necessary from this time to re-establish intra-Community trade from this part of the territory;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Decision 84/36/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 3:- paragraph 1, 'Animals conforming to the Commission Decision of 9 January 1984' is replaced by 'Animals conforming to Decision 84/36/EEC, as last amended by the Commission Decision of 24 February 1984',- paragraph 2, 'Meat conforming to the Commission Decision of 9 January 1984' is replaced by 'Meat conforming to Decision 84/36/EEC, as last amended by the Commission Decision of 24 February 1984';- paragraph 3, 'Products conforming to the Commission Decision of 9 January 1984' is replaced by 'Products conforming to Decision 84/36/EEC, as last amended by the Commission Decision of 24 February 1984'.2. The Annex is replaced by the following Annex:'AnnexThe continental part of the territory of the Province of Noord-Holland situated north of the North Sea Canal and Het IJ'. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 February 1984.For the CommissionPoul DALSAGERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ No L 360, 23. 12. 1983, p. 44.(3) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 24.(4) OJ No L 47, 21. 1. 1980, p. 4.(5) OJ No L 186, 8. 7. 1981, p. 20.(6) OJ No L 23, 28. 1. 1984, p. 34.(7) OJ No L 28, 31. 1. 1984, p. 19.
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35910,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 708/2008 of 24 July 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 as regards the conditions for exempting certain animals of susceptible species from the exit ban provided for in Council Directive 2000/75/EC (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000 laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(c), Articles 11 and 12 and the third paragraph of Article 19 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 (2) lays down rules for the control, monitoring, surveillance and restrictions on movements of animals, in relation to bluetongue, in and from the restricted zones. It also establishes the conditions for exemptions from the exit ban applicable to movements of susceptible animals, their semen, ova and embryos provided for in Directive 2000/75/EC.(2) New scientific information recently gathered by several Member States on bluetongue virus pathogenesis indicates that the trans-placental transmission of the bluetongue virus is likely to occur at least for serotype 8. Therefore, the precautionary measures taken to prevent the possible spread of that disease by pregnant animals or certain newborn animals, provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 384/2008 (3), should be maintained.(3) Animals that were immune to the bluetongue infection before artificial insemination or mating, due to vaccination with a modified life vaccine or an inactivated vaccine, are not considered to pose any significant risk as regards that disease provided that sufficient time has elapsed between vaccination and insemination or mating. Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007, as amended by Regulation (EC) No 384/2008, only covers animals vaccinated by inactivated vaccines.(4) As preliminary scientific information recently obtained does not indicates that there is an additional risk associated with pregnant animals vaccinated with live modified vaccines at least 60 days prior to insemination or mating, it should be possible to exempt all immunised animals vaccinated with either inactivated or modified live vaccines from the exit ban provided that sufficient time has elapsed between vaccination and insemination or mating.(5) Animals that might not meet all the requirements necessary to move from a holding located in a restricted zone to another holding located outside the restricted zone in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 but that are exported to a third country do not pose an additional risk for the Community health status, since they are not destined for a holding in the Community. Consequently, the requirements for their movement to the exit point as defined in Commission Decision 93/444/EEC of 2 July 1993 on detailed rules governing intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products intended for exportation to third countries (4) should not exceed those applied to animals sent to slaughterhouses in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007. Accordingly, no additional certification concerning the conditions laid down in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 should be required where such animals are accompanied by a certificate in accordance with Decision 93/444/EEC. The reference to Decision 93/444/EEC in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 should therefore be deleted.(6) If in accordance with animal welfare rules a rest period is foreseen due to the length of the transport for animals moved to a slaughterhouse or exit point, the derogations for movements of such animals should only apply if it is possible that the rest period takes place in a control post located in the same restricted zone of the holding of origin, as only in those cases there is no additional risk associated with such interruption of the direct transport in control posts.(7) Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 is amended as follows:1. Article 8 is amended as follows:(a) in paragraph 4, point (b) is replaced by the following:‘(b) the animals are transported— under veterinary supervision to the slaughterhouse of destination, where they are to be slaughtered within 24 hours of arrival, and— directly, unless a rest period foreseen by Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 (5) takes place in a control post situated in the same restricted zone.(b) the following paragraph 5a is inserted:(a) no case of bluetongue has been recorded in the holding of origin for a period of at least 30 days prior to the date of dispatch;(b) the animals are transported to the exit point— under official supervision, and— directly, unless a rest period foreseen by Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 takes place in a control post situated in the same restricted zone.’(c) paragraph 6 is replaced by the following:2. In Annex III, Section A is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2007/729/EC (OJ L 294, 13.11.2007, p. 26).(2)  OJ L 283, 27.10.2007, p. 37. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 394/2008 (OJ L 117, 1.5.2008, p. 22).(3)  OJ L 116, 30.4.2008, p. 3.(4)  OJ L 208, 19.8.1993, p. 34.(5)  OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1.’ANNEX‘A.   AnimalsThe animals must have been protected against attacks by the vector Culicoides during transportation to the place of destination.In addition, at least one of the conditions set out in points 1 to 7 must be complied with.1.   The animals were kept until dispatch during the seasonally vector-free period defined in accordance with Annex V, in a bluetongue seasonally-free zone for at least 60 days prior to the date of movement and were subjected to an agent identification test according to the Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) (OIE Terrestrial Manual), with negative results, carried out not earlier than seven days before the date of movement.However, that agent identification test shall not be necessary for Member States or regions of a Member State where sufficient epidemiological data, obtained following the implementation of a monitoring programme for a period of not less than three years, substantiate the determination of the seasonally vector-free period defined in accordance with Annex V.The Member States making use of that possibility shall inform the Commission and the other Member States in the framework of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health.Where animals referred to in this point are intended for intra-Community trade, the following additional wording shall be added to the corresponding health certificates laid down in Directives 64/432/EEC, 91/68/EEC and 92/65/EEC:“Animal(s) were kept until dispatch in a bluetongue seasonally-free zone during the seasonally vector-free period that started on … (insert date) since birth or for at least 60 days and, if appropriate (indicate as appropriate), were then subjected to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual on samples taken within seven days prior to dispatch, with negative results, in conformity with Annex III.A(1) to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.”2.   The animals have been kept, until dispatch, protected against attacks by vectors for a period of at least 60 days prior to the date of dispatch.Where animals referred to in this point are intended for intra-Community trade, the following additional wording shall be added to the corresponding health certificates laid down in Directives 64/432/EEC, 91/68/EEC and 92/65/EEC:“Animal(s) in conformity with Annex III.A(2) to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.”3.   The animals have been kept, until dispatch, in a bluetongue seasonally-free zone during the seasonally vector-free period, defined in accordance with Annex V, or have been protected against attacks by vectors for a period of at least 28 days and were subjected during that period to a serological test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual to detect antibodies to the bluetongue virus group, with negative results, carried out at least 28 days following the date of the commencement of the period of protection against attacks by vectors or the seasonally vector-free period.Where animals referred to in this point are intended for intra-Community trade, the following additional wording shall be added to the corresponding health certificates laid down in Directives 64/432/EEC, 91/68/EEC and 92/65/EEC:“Animal(s) in conformity with Annex III.A(3) to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.”4.   The animals have been kept until dispatch in a bluetongue seasonally-free zone during the seasonally vector-free period, defined in accordance with Annex V, or have been protected against attacks by vectors for a period of at least 14 days and were subjected during that period to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual, with negative results, carried out at least 14 days following the date of commencement of the period of protection against attacks by vectors or the seasonally vector-free period.Where animals referred to in this point are intended for intra-Community trade, the following additional wording shall be added to the corresponding health certificates laid down in Directives 64/432/EEC, 91/68/EEC and 92/65/EEC:“Animal(s) in conformity with Annex III.A(4) to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.”5.   The animals originate from a herd vaccinated according to a vaccination programme adopted by the competent authority and the animals have been vaccinated against the serotype(s) present or likely to be present in an epidemiologically relevant geographical area of origin, the animals are still within the immunity period of time guaranteed in the specifications of the vaccine approved in the vaccination programme and the animals meet at least one of the following requirements:(a) they have been vaccinated more than 60 days before the date of movement;(b) they have been vaccinated with an inactivated vaccine before at least the number of days necessary for the onset of the immunity protection set in the specifications of the vaccine approved in the vaccination programme and were subjected to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual, with negative results, carried out at least 14 days after the onset of the immunity protection set in the specifications of the vaccine approved in the vaccination programme;(c) they were previously vaccinated and they have been re-vaccinated with an inactivated vaccine within the immunity period of time guaranteed in the specifications of the vaccine approved in the vaccination programme;(d) they were kept during the seasonally vector-free period, defined in accordance with Annex V, in a bluetongue seasonally-free zone, since birth or for a period of at least 60 days before the date of vaccination and have been vaccinated with an inactivated vaccine before at least the number of days necessary for the onset of the immunity protection set in the specifications of the vaccine approved in the vaccination programme.Where animals referred to in this point are intended for intra-Community trade, the following additional wording shall be added to the corresponding health certificates laid down in Directives 64/432/EEC, 91/68/EEC and 92/65/EEC:“Animal(s) vaccinated against bluetongue serotype/s … (insert serotype/s) with … (insert name of the vaccine) with a inactivated/modified live vaccine (indicate, as appropriate) in conformity with Annex III.A(5) to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.”6.   The animals have never been vaccinated against bluetongue and were always kept in an epidemiologically relevant geographical area of origin where not more than one serotype was or is present or likely to be present and:(a) they were subjected to two serological tests according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual to detect antibodies against the bluetongue virus serotype, with positive results; the first test must be carried out on samples taken between 60 and 360 days before the date of movement and the second test being carried out on samples taken not earlier than seven days before the date of the movement; or(b) they were subjected to a serological test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual to detect antibodies against the bluetongue virus serotype, with positive results; the test must be carried out at least 30 days before the date of the movement and the animals were subjected to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual, with negative results, carried out not earlier than seven days before the date of the movement.Where animals referred to in this point are intended for intra-Community trade, the following additional wording shall be added to the corresponding health certificates laid down in Directives 64/432/EEC, 91/68/EEC and 92/65/EEC:“Animal(s) subjected to a serological test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual to detect antibodies against the bluetongue virus serotype … (indicate serotype) in conformity with Annex III.A(6) to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.”7.   The animals have never been vaccinated against the bluetongue virus and were subjected with positive results to two adequate serological tests according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual able to detect specific antibodies against all the bluetongue virus serotypes present or likely to be present, in the epidemiologically relevant geographical area of origin, and:(a) the first test must have been carried out on samples that were taken between 60 and 360 days before the date of movement and the second test must have been carried out on samples that were taken not earlier than seven days before the date of movement; or(b) the specific serotype serological test must have been carried out at least 30 days before the date of the movement and the animals were subjected to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual, with negative results, carried out not earlier than seven days before the date of movement.Where animals referred to in this point are intended for intra-Community trade, the following additional wording shall be added to the corresponding health certificates laid down in Directives 64/432/EEC, 91/68/EEC and 92/65/EEC:“Animal(s) subjected to a specific serological test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual to detect antibodies against all the bluetongue virus serotypes … (indicate serotypes) present or likely to be present in conformity with Annex III.A(7) to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.”For pregnant animals, at least one of the conditions set out in points 5, 6 and 7 must be complied with before insemination or mating, or the condition set out in point 3 must be complied with, the test being carried out not earlier than seven days before the date of movement.Where animals are intended for intra-Community trade, one of the following additional wordings shall be added, as appropriate, to the corresponding health certificates laid down in Directives 64/432/EEC, 91/68/EEC and 92/65/EEC:“Animal(s) is (are) not pregnant”, or“Animal(s) may be pregnant and complies (comply) with the condition(s) … (set out in points 5, 6 and 7 before insemination or mating, or set out in point 3; indicate as appropriate)”.’
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,22
28055,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 527/2004 of 22 March 2004 determining the extent to which applications lodged in March 2004 for import licences for certain pigmeat products under the regime provided for by the Agreements concluded by the Community with the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania can be accepted. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1898/97 of 29 September 1997 laying down detailed rules for the application in the pigmeat sector of the arrangements provided for by the Agreements concluded by the Community with Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, the Republic of Poland and the Republic of Hungary(1), and in particular Article 4(5) thereof,Whereas:(1) The applications for import licences lodged for the period 1 to 30 April 2004 are for quantities less than or equal to the quantities available and can therefore be met in full.(2) The surplus to be added to the quantity available for the following period should be determined.(3) It is appropriate to draw the attention of operators to the fact that licences may only be used for products which comply with all veterinary rules currently in force in the Community,. 1. Applications for import licences for the period 1 to 30 April 2004 submitted pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1898/97 shall be met as referred to in Annex I.2. For the period 1 May to 30 June 2004, applications may be lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1898/97 for import licences for a total quantity as referred to in Annex II.3. Licences may only be used for products which comply with all veterinary rules currently in force in the Community. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 April 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 March 2004.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 267, 30.9.1997, p. 58. Regualtion as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 333/2004 (OJ L 60, 27.2.2004, p. 12).ANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX II>TABLE>
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5905,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 895/2014 of 14 August 2014 amending Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (1), and in particular Articles 58 and 131 thereof,Whereas:(1) Formaldehyde, oligomeric reaction products with aniline (technical MDA) meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and the Council (2) and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) of that Regulation.(2) Arsenic acid meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1A) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) of that Regulation.(3) Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether (diglyme) meets the criteria for classification as toxic for reproduction (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(c) of that Regulation.(4) 1,2-dichloroethane (EDC) meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) of that Regulation.(5) 2,2′-dichloro-4,4′-methylenedianiline (MOCA) meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) of that Regulation.(6) Dichromium tris(chromate) meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) of that Regulation.(7) Strontium chromate meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) of that Regulation.(8) Potassium hydroxyoctaoxodizincatedichromate meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1A) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) of that Regulation.(9) Pentazinc chromate octahydroxide meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1A) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) of that Regulation.(10) Those substances have been identified and included in the candidate list in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. They have furthermore been prioritised for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 by the European Chemicals Agency (hereinafter ‘the Agency’) in its recommendation of 17 January 2013 (3) in accordance with Article 58 of that Regulation. It is therefore appropriate to include those substances in that Annex.(11) N,N-Dimethylacetamide (DMAC) meets the criteria for classification as toxic for reproduction (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(c) of that Regulation. It has also been identified and included in the candidate list in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and prioritised for inclusion in Annex XIV to that Regulation by the Agency's recommendation of 17 January 2013 in accordance with Article 58 of that Regulation. DMAC has similar intrinsic properties to those of N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and both substances may be considered as potential alternatives for some of their major uses. Currently the chemical substance NMP is the subject of a restriction procedure in accordance with Article 69 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.In view of the similarities of the two substances, both regarding their intrinsic properties and their industrial applications, and in order to ensure that a consistent regulatory approach is warranted, the Commission considers it appropriate to postpone the decision on the inclusion of DMAC in Annex XIV.(12) It is appropriate to specify the latest application dates and the sunset dates referred to in points (i) and (ii) of Article 58(1)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 in Annex XIV to that Regulation.(13) The Agency's recommendation of 17 January 2013 has identified the dates referred to in Article 58(1)(c)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, by which applications must be received if the applicant wishes to continue to use a substance or place it on the market for certain uses, for each of the substances listed in the Annex to this Regulation. Those dates have been identified on the basis of the estimated time that would be required to prepare an application for the authorisation, taking into account the information available on the different substances and the information received during the public consultation carried out in accordance with Article 58(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. The Agency's capacity to handle applications in the time provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 has also been taken into account, as provided in Article 58(3) of that Regulation.(14) Concerning dichromium tris(chromate), strontium chromate, potassium hydroxyoctaoxodizincatedichromate and pentazinc chromate octahydroxide, which are all chromium (VI) compounds, the Agency proposed the latest application date to be set at 24 months after entry into force of this Regulation. However, the Commission considers that the latest application date should be set at 35 months after entry into force of this Regulation in order to follow the approach used for the seven chromium VI compounds already listed in entries 16 to 22 of Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.(15) For each of the substances listed in the Annex to this Regulation the date referred to in Article 58(1)(c)(i) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 should be set at 18 months after the date referred to in Article 58(1)(c)(ii) of that Regulation.(16) Article 58(1)(e) in conjunction with Article 58(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 provides for the possibility of exemptions of uses or categories of uses in cases where specific Union legislation imposes minimum requirements relating to the protection of human health or the environment ensuring proper control of the risks. In accordance with the information currently available it is not appropriate to set exemptions based on those provisions.(17) On the basis of the information currently available it is not appropriate to set exemptions for product and process orientated research and development.(18) On the basis of the information currently available it is not appropriate to set review periods for certain uses.(19) Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly.(20) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established under Article 133 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006,. Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 August 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.(2)  Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1).(3)  http://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/13640/4th_a_xiv_recommendation_17jan2013_en.pdfANNEXIn the table in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 the following entries are added:Entry Nr Substance Intrinsic property(ies) referred to in Article 57 Transitional arrangements Exempted (categories of) uses Review periodsLatest application date (1) Sunset date (2)‘23. Formaldehyde, oligomeric reaction products with aniline (technical MDA) Carcinogenic 22 February 2016 22 August 2017 — —24. Arsenic acid Carcinogenic 22 February 2016 22 August 2017 — —25. Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether (diglyme) Toxic for reproduction 22 February 2016 22 August 2017 — —26. 1,2-dichloroethane (EDC) Carcinogenic 22 May 2016 22 November 2017 — —27. 2,2′-dichloro-4,4′-methylenedianiline (MOCA) Carcinogenic 22 May 2016 22 November 2017 — —28. Dichromium tris(chromate) Carcinogenic 22 July 2017 22 January 2019 — —29. Strontium chromate Carcinogenic 22 July 2017 22 January 2019 — —30. Potassium hydroxyoctaoxodizincatedichromate Carcinogenic 22 July 2017 22 January 2019 — —31. Pentazinc chromate octahydroxide Carcinogenic 22 July 2017 22 January 2019 — —’(1)  Date referred to in Article 58(1)(c)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.(2)  Date referred to in Article 58(1)(c)(i) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;health risk;danger of sickness;product safety;carcinogenic substance;cancerogenic substance;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;reproductive health,22
3260,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1224/2002 of 8 July 2002 amending for the first time Council Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 60 and Article 301 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe(1),Whereas:(1) Article 8 of Council Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 empowers the Commission to amend Annex III on the basis of information supplied by Member States.(2) The Governments of Austria, Belgium and the United Kingdom have informed the Commission of changes in the competent authorities referred to in Annex III and therefore Annex III should be amended accordingly,. Annex III to Regulation 310/2002 shall be amended as follows:The competent authorities of Austria, Belgium and the United Kingdom shall be listed as follows: ""AUSTRIA:Österreichische Nationalbank Otto-Wagner-Platz 3 A - 1090 Wien Tel. (43 1) 404 20-0 Fax (43 1) 404 20 -73 99 Bundesministerium für Inneres Bundeskriminalamt Josef-Holaubek-Platz 1 A - 1090 Wien Tel (43 1) 313 45-0 Fax: (43 1) 313 45-852 90BELGIUMMinistère des affaires économiques Administration des relations économiquesServices LicencesRue Général Leman 60 B - 1040 Bruxelles Tel (32)22 06 58 11 Fax (32)22 30 83 22 Ministère des finances Trésorerie Avenue des Arts 30 B - 1040 Bruxelles Fax (32-2) 233 7518 Tel (32-2) 233 81 11UNITED KINGDOMHM Treasury International Financial Services Team 19 Allington Towers London SW1E 5EB United Kingdom Tel: (44-207) 270 55 50 Fax: (44-207) 270 43 65 Bank of England Financial Sanctions Unit Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8AH United Kingdom Tel. (44-207) 601 46 07 Fax (44-207) 601 43 09Gibraltar:Financial Services Commission PO Box 940 Suite 943EuroportGibraltar Telephone (+350) 40283 Fax (+350) 40282"" This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 July 2002.For the CommissionChristopher PattenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 50, 21.2.2002, p. 4.
",military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;economic sanctions;freedom of movement;freedom to travel;right to freedom of movement;right to move freely;Zimbabwe;Republic of Zimbabwe;Southern Rhodesia;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,22
37255,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 593/2009 of 8 July 2009 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 as regards the list of vessels engaged in illegal, unreported and unregulated fisheries in the North Atlantic. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 of 16 January 2009 fixing for 2009 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (1), and in particular point 4 of Annex XV thereof,Whereas:(1) The European Community has, since 1981, been a Party to the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the North-East Atlantic Fisheries (2).(2) In March 2009 the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) amended the list of vessels that have been confirmed as having engaged in illegal, unreported and unregulated fisheries. Implementation of this amendment in the Community legal order should be ensured.(3) Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly,. The Appendix to Annex XV to Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 July 2009.For the CommissionJoe BORGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 22, 26.1.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 227, 12.8.1981, p. 21.ANNEXIn Annex XV to Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 the Appendix is replaced by the following:‘Appendix to AnnexList of vessels with the following IMO numbers that have been confirmed by NEAFC and NAFO as having engaged in illegal, unreported and unregulated fisheriesIMO (1) ship identification number Vessel’s name (2) Flag State (2)7306570 ALBORAN II Panama7436533 ALFA Georgia7612321 AVIOR Georgia8522030 CARMEN Cyprus7700104 CEFEY8422852 DOLPHIN Russia8604668 EROS DOS Panama8522119 EVA Cyprus6719419 GORILERO Sierra Leone7332218 IANNIS I Panama8422838 ISABELLA Cyprus8522042 JUANITA Cyprus8707240 MAINE Guinea Conakry7385174 MURTOSA Togo8721595 NEMANSKIY8421937 NICOLAY CHUDOTVORETS Russia6706084 RED Panama8522169 ROSITA Cyprus7347407 SUNNY JANE8606836 ULLA Georgia7321374 YUCATAN BASIN Panama(1)  International Maritime Organisation.(2)  Any changes of names and flags and additional information on the vessels are available on the NEAFC website: www.neafc.org’
",fraud;elimination of fraud;fight against fraud;fraud prevention;fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;fishing vessel;factory ship;fishing boat;transport vessel;trawler;fishing regulations;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries,22
39860,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 460/2011 of 12 May 2011 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the maximum residue level for chlorantraniliprole (DPX E-2Y45) in or on carrots  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC (1), and in particular Article 18(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) For chlorantraniliprole (DPX E-2Y45) MRLs are set in Part A of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.(2) In accordance with Article 8(4) of Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (2), on 23 August 2010 France notified to the Commission the temporary authorisation of a plant protection product containing chlorantraniliprole (DPX E-2Y45) to be used on carrots to control carrot flies, a danger that was unforeseeable and could not be contained by any other means. Consequently, France has notified to the other Member States, the Commission and the European Food Safety Authority (hereinafter ‘the Authority’) in accordance with Article 18(4) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 that it has authorised the placing on the market in its territory of carrots containing pesticide residues higher than the applicable MRL. France also submitted an appropriate risk assessment concluding that such carrots do not constitute an unacceptable risk, in particular that the proposed increased residue level does not lead to a risk for any consumer.(3) The Authority assessed the risk assessment submitted by France, examining in particular the risks to the consumer and where relevant to animals. The Authority gave a reasoned opinion on the proposed MRL (3). In this opinion the Authority found the proposed MRL acceptable with regard to consumer safety on the basis of a consumer exposure assessment for 27 specific European consumer groups.(4) Based on the reasoned opinion of the Authority and taking into account the factors relevant to the matter, it is considered that the proposed MRL fulfils the requirements of Article 18(4) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.(5) Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and neither the European Parliament nor the Council has opposed them,. Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 May 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 70, 16.3.2005, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(3)  EFSA scientific report available on http://www.efsa.europa.eu:Reasoned opinion of EFSA: Modification of the existing MRL for chloranthraniliprole in carrots. EFSA Journal 2010; 8(10): 1859. Published 11 October 2010. Adopted 8 October 2010.ANNEXIn Part A of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 the column for chlorantraniliprole (DPX E-2Y45) is replaced by the following:‘Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels (mg/kg)Code number Groups and examples of individual products to which the MRLs apply (1) Chlorantraniliprole(1) (2) (3)1.(i)0110010 Grapefruit (shaddocks, pomelos, sweeties, tangelo (except mineola), ugli and other hybrids)0110020 Oranges (bergamot, bitter orange, chinotto and other hybrids)0110030 Lemons (citron, lemon)0110040 Limes0110050 Mandarins (clementine, tangerine, mineola and other hybrids)0110990 Others(ii)0120010 Almonds0120020 Brazil nuts0120030 Cashew nuts0120040 Chestnuts0120050 Coconuts0120060 Hazelnuts (filbert)0120070 Macadamia0120080 Pecans0120090 Pine nuts0120100 Pistachios0120110 Walnuts0120990 Others(iii)0130010 Apples (crab apple)0130020 Pears (oriental pear)0130030 Quinces0130040 Medlar0130050 Loquat0130990 Others(iv)0140010 Apricots0140020 Cherries (sweet cherries, sour cherries)0140030 Peaches (nectarines and similar hybrids)0140040 Plums (damson, greengage, mirabelle, sloe)0140990 Others(v)(a)0151010 Table grapes0151020 Wine grapes(b)(c)0153010 Blackberries0153020 Dewberries (loganberries, boysenberries, and cloudberries)0153030 Raspberries (wineberries, arctic bramble/raspberry, (Rubus arcticus), nectar raspberries (Rubus arcticus x idaeus))0153990 Others(d)0154010 Blueberries (bilberries)0154020 Cranberries (cowberries (red bilberries))0154030 Currants (red, black and white)0154040 Gooseberries (including hybrids with other ribes species)0154050 Rose hips0154060 Mulberries (arbutus berry)0154070 Azarole (Mediterranean medlar) (kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta))0154080 Elderberries (black chokeberry (appleberry), mountain ash, buckthorn (sea sallowthorn), hawthorn, service berries, and other treeberries)0154990 Others(vi)(a)0161010 Dates0161020 Figs0161030 Table olives0161040 Kumquats (marumi kumquats, nagami kumquats, limequats (Citrus aurantifolia x Fortunella spp.))0161050 Carambola (bilimbi)0161060 Persimmon0161070 Jambolan (Java plum) (Java apple (water apple), pomerac, rose apple, Brazilian cherry, Surinam cherry (grumichama Eugenia uniflora)0161990 Others(b)0162010 Kiwi0162020 Lychee (litchi) (pulasan, rambutan (hairy litchi), mangosteen)0162030 Passion fruit0162040 Prickly pear (cactus fruit)0162050 Star apple0162060 American persimmon (Virginia kaki) (black sapote, white sapote, green sapote, canistel (yellow sapote), and mammey sapote)0162990 Others(c)0163010 Avocados0163020 Bananas (dwarf banana, plantain, apple banana)0163030 Mangoes0163040 Papaya0163050 Pomegranate0163060 Cherimoya (custard apple, sugar apple (sweetsop), llama and other medium sized Annonaceae)0163070 Guava (red pitaya or dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus))0163080 Pineapples0163090 Bread fruit (jackfruit)0163100 Durian0163110 Soursop (guanabana)0163990 Others2.(i)(a)(b)0212010 Cassava (dasheen, eddoe (Japanese taro), tannia)0212020 Sweet potatoes0212030 Yams (potato bean (yam bean), Mexican yam bean)0212040 Arrowroot0212990 Others(c)0213010 Beetroot 0,020213020 Carrots 0,08 (+)0213030 Celeriac 0,020213040 Horseradish (angelica roots, lovage roots, gentiana roots) 0,020213050 Jerusalem artichokes 0,020213060 Parsnips 0,020213070 Parsley root 0,020213080 Radishes (black radish, Japanese radish, small radish and similar varieties, tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus)) 0,020213090 Salsify (scorzonera, Spanish salsify (Spanish oysterplant)) 0,020213100 Swedes 0,020213110 Turnips 0,020213990 Others 0,02(ii)0220010 Garlic0220020 Onions (silverskin onions)0220030 Shallots0220040 Spring onions (Welsh onion and similar varieties)0220990 Others(iii)(a)0231010 Tomatoes (cherry tomatoes, tree tomato, physalis, gojiberry, wolfberry (Lycium barbarum and L. chinense)) 0,60231020 Peppers (chilli peppers) 10231030 Aubergines (egg plants) (pepino) 0,60231040 Okra, lady's fingers 0,60231990 Others 0,6(b)0232010 Cucumbers0232020 Gherkins0232030 Courgettes (summer squash, marrow (patisson))0232990 Others(c)0233010 Melons (kiwano)0233020 Pumpkins (winter squash)0233030 Watermelons0233990 Others(d)(e)(iv)(a)0241010 Broccoli (calabrese, Chinese broccoli, broccoli raab) 10241020 Cauliflower 0,01 (2)0241990 Others 0,01 (2)(b)0242010 Brussels sprouts 0,01 (2)0242020 Head cabbage (pointed head cabbage, red cabbage, savoy cabbage, white cabbage) 20242990 Others 0,01 (2)(c)0243010 Chinese cabbage (Indian (Chinese) mustard, pak choi, Chinese flat cabbage (tai goo choi), choi sum, peking cabbage (pe-tsai))0243020 Kale (borecole (curly kale), collards, Portuguese kale, Portuguese cabbage, cow cabbage)0243990 Others(d)(v)(a)0251010 Lamb's lettuce (Italian cornsalad)0251020 Lettuce (head lettuce, lollo rosso (cutting lettuce), iceberg lettuce, romaine (cos) lettuce)0251030 Scarole (broad-leaf endive) (wild chicory, red-leaved chicory, radicchio, curld leave endive, sugar loaf)0251040 Cress0251050 Land cress0251060 Rocket, rucola (wild rocket)0251070 Red mustard0251080 Leaves and sprouts of Brassica spp. (mizuna, leaves of peas and radish and other babyleaf brassica crops (crops harvested up to 8 true leaf stage))0251990 Others(b)0252010 Spinach (New Zealand spinach, amaranthus spinach)0252020 Purslane (winter purslane (miner’s lettuce), garden purslane, common purslane, sorrel, glassworth, agretti (salsola soda))0252030 Beet leaves (chard) (leaves of beetroot)0252990 Others(c)(d)(e)(f)0256010 Chervil0256020 Chives0256030 Celery leaves (fennel leaves, coriander leaves, dill leaves, caraway leaves, lovage, angelica, sweet cisely and other apiacea leaves)0256040 Parsley0256050 Sage (winter savory, summer savory)0256060 Rosemary0256070 Thyme (marjoram, oregano)0256080 Basil (balm leaves, mint, peppermint)0256090 Bay leaves (laurel)0256100 Tarragon (hyssop)0256990 Others (edible flowers)(vi)0260010 Beans (with pods) (green bean (french beans, snap beans), scarlet runner bean, slicing bean, yardlong beans)0260020 Beans (without pods) (broad beans, flageolets, jack bean, lima bean, cowpea)0260030 Peas (with pods) (mangetout (sugar peas, snow peas))0260040 Peas (without pods) (garden pea, green pea, chickpea)0260050 Lentils0260990 Others(vii)0270010 Asparagus 0,01 (2)0270020 Cardoons 0,01 (2)0270030 Celery 100270040 Fennel 0,01 (2)0270050 Globe artichokes 0,01 (2)0270060 Leek 0,01 (2)0270070 Rhubarb 0,01 (2)0270080 Bamboo shoots 0,01 (2)0270090 Palm hearts 0,01 (2)0270990 Others 0,01 (2)(viii)0280010 Cultivated (common mushroom, oyster mushroom, shi-take)0280020 Wild (chanterelle, truffle, morel, cep)0280990 Others(ix)3.0300010 Beans (broad beans, navy beans, flageolets, jack beans, lima beans, field beans, cowpeas)0300020 Lentils0300030 Peas (chickpeas, field peas, chickling vetch)0300040 Lupins0300990 Others4.(i)0401010 Linseed 0,01 (2)0401020 Peanuts 0,01 (2)0401030 Poppy seed 0,01 (2)0401040 Sesame seed 0,01 (2)0401050 Sunflower seed 0,01 (2)0401060 Rape seed (bird rapeseed, turnip rape) 0,01 (2)0401070 Soya bean 0,01 (2)0401080 Mustard seed 0,01 (2)0401090 Cotton seed 0,30401100 Pumpkin seeds (other seeds of cucurbitacea) 0,01 (2)0401110 Safflower 0,01 (2)0401120 Borage 0,01 (2)0401130 Gold of pleasure 0,01 (2)0401140 Hempseed 0,01 (2)0401150 Castor bean 0,01 (2)0401990 Others 0,01 (2)(ii)0402010 Olives for oil production0402020 Palm nuts (palmoil kernels)0402030 Palmfruit0402040 Kapok0402990 Others5.0500010 Barley0500020 Buckwheat (amaranthus, quinoa)0500030 Maize0500040 Millet (foxtail millet, teff)0500050 Oats0500060 Rice0500070 Rye0500080 Sorghum0500090 Wheat (spelt, triticale)0500990 Others6.(i)(ii)(iii)(a)0631010 Camomile flowers0631020 Hybiscus flowers0631030 Rose petals0631040 Jasmine flowers (elderflowers (Sambucus nigra))0631050 Lime (linden)0631990 Others(b)0632010 Strawberry leaves0632020 Rooibos leaves (ginkgo leaves)0632030 Maté0632990 Others(c)0633010 Valerian root0633020 Ginseng root0633990 Others(d)(iv)(v)7.8.(i)0810010 Anise0810020 Black caraway0810030 Celery seed (lovage seed)0810040 Coriander seed0810050 Cumin seed0810060 Dill seed0810070 Fennel seed0810080 Fenugreek0810090 Nutmeg0810990 Others(ii)0820010 Allspice0820020 Anise pepper (Japan pepper)0820030 Caraway0820040 Cardamom0820050 Juniper berries0820060 Pepper, black and white (long pepper, pink pepper)0820070 Vanilla pods0820080 Tamarind0820990 Others(iii)0830010 Cinnamon (cassia)0830990 Others(iv)0840010 Liquorice0840020 Ginger0840030 Turmeric (curcuma)0840040 Horseradish0840990 Others(v)0850010 Cloves0850020 Capers0850990 Others(vi)0860010 Saffron0860990 Others(vii)0870010 Mace0870990 Others9.0900010 Sugar beet (root) 0,020900020 Sugar cane 0,01 (2)0900030 Chicory roots 0,020900990 Others 0,01 (2)10.(i)(a)1011010 Meat1011020 Fat free of lean meat1011030 Liver1011040 Kidney1011050 Edible offal1011990 Others(b)1012010 Meat1012020 Fat1012030 Liver1012040 Kidney1012050 Edible offal1012990 Others(c)1013010 Meat1013020 Fat1013030 Liver1013040 Kidney1013050 Edible offal1013990 Others(d)1014010 Meat1014020 Fat1014030 Liver1014040 Kidney1014050 Edible offal1014990 Others(e)1015010 Meat1015020 Fat1015030 Liver1015040 Kidney1015050 Edible offal1015990 Others(f)1016010 Meat1016020 Fat1016030 Liver1016040 Kidney1016050 Edible offal1016990 Others(g)1017010 Meat1017020 Fat1017030 Liver1017040 Kidney1017050 Edible offal1017990 Others(ii)1020010 Cattle1020020 Sheep1020030 Goat1020040 Horse1020990 Others(iii)1030010 Chicken1030020 Duck1030030 Goose1030040 Quail1030990 Others(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)Chlorantraniliprole (DPX E-2Y45)(+) 0213020 CarrotsMRL applicable until 31 December 2012, after that date 0,02 will be applicable unless modified by a Regulation.’(1)  For the complete list of products of plant and animal origin to which MRLs apply, reference should be made to Annex I.(2)  Indicates lower limit of analytical determination.
",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;crop production;plant product;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;public health;health of the population;insecticide;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,22
36672,"2009/799/EC: Commission Decision of 29 October 2009 amending Decision 2002/994/EC concerning certain protective measures with regard to the products of animal origin imported from China (notified under document C(2009) 8243) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), and in particular Article 22(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2002/994/EC of 20 December 2002 concerning certain protective measures with regard to the products of animal origin imported from China (2) applies to all products of animal origin imported from China and intended for human consumption or for animal feed.(2) Under Article 3 of that Decision Member States are to authorise imports of products listed in Part II of the Annex to that Decision which are accompanied by a declaration of the Chinese competent authority stating that each consignment has been subjected before dispatch to a chemical test in order to ensure that the products concerned do not present a danger to human health. That test must be carried out, in particular, with a view to detecting the presence of chloramphenicol and nitrofuran and its metabolites.(3) Commission Decision 2008/772/EC of 1 October 2008 amending Decision 2004/432/EC on the approval of residue monitoring plans submitted by third countries in accordance with Council Directive 96/23/EC (3) amended Commission Decision 2004/432/EC (4) in order to take account of the residue monitoring plan for eggs intended for export to the Community submitted by the Chinese competent authorities.(4) Eggs and egg products should therefore be included in the list of products set out in Part II of the Annex to Decision 2002/994/EC and that Decision should be amended accordingly.(5) The authorisation to import eggs and egg products from China into the Community is without prejudice to other sanitary measures adopted for public or animal health reasons.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. In Part II of the Annex to Decision 2002/994/EC, the following indent is added:‘— Eggs and egg products’ This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 October 2009.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9.(2)  OJ L 348, 21.12.2002, p. 154.(3)  OJ L 263, 2.10.2008, p. 20.(4)  OJ L 154, 30.4.2004, p. 44.
",import;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;egg;egg product;egg preparation;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;China;People’s Republic of China;surveillance concerning imports;Community surveillance,22
35892,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 674/2008 of 16 July 2008 modifying Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 and establishing budgetary ceilings for 2008 for the partial or optional implementation of the Single Payment Scheme and the annual financial envelopes for the Single Area Payment Scheme provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 of 29 September 2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers and amending Regulations (EEC) No 2019/93, (EC) No 1452/2001, (EC) No 1453/2001, (EC) No 1454/2001, (EC) No 1868/94, (EC) No 1251/1999, (EC) No 1254/1999, (EC) No 1673/2000, (EEC) No 2358/71 and (EC) No 2529/2001 (1), and in particular Articles 64(2), 70(2), 143b(3), 143bc(1) and the second subparagraph of Article 143bc(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 of 30 January 2006 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union (2), and in particular the second sentence of Article 20(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex VIII to Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 establishes, for each Member State, the national ceilings which cannot be exceeded by the reference amounts referred to in Chapter 2 of Title III of that Regulation.(2) Pursuant to the first sentence of Article 20(3) of Regulation (EC) No 247/2006, Portugal decided to reduce the national ceiling of suckler cow premium rights for 2008 and subsequent years and to transfer the corresponding financial amount in order to strengthen the contribution made by the Community, in accordance with Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 247/2006, to financing specific measures provided for under that Regulation. The national ceilings for Portugal for 2008 and for subsequent years, as set out in Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 should therefore be reduced by the amount to be added to the financial sums established in Article 23(2) of Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 for 2009 and subsequent budgetary years.(3) For Member States implementing in 2008 the Single Payment Scheme provided for under Title III of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, the budgetary ceilings for each of the payments referred to in Articles 66 to 69 of that Regulation should be established for 2008 under the conditions laid down in Section 2 of Chapter 5 of Title III of the Regulation.(4) For Member States making use of the option provided for in Article 70 of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, the budgetary ceilings applicable to the direct payments excluded from the Single Payment Scheme should be established for 2008.(5) For the sake of clarity, the 2008 budgetary ceilings for the Single Payment Scheme should be published after the revised ceilings included in Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 have been deducted from the ceilings established for payments referred to in Articles 66 to 70 of that Regulation.(6) For Member States implementing in 2008 the Single Area Payment Scheme provided for in Title IVa of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, the annual financial envelopes for 2008 should be established in accordance with Article 143b(3) of that Regulation.(7) For the sake of clarity, the maximum amount of funds available to Member States applying the Single Area Payment Scheme for granting separate sugar payments in 2008 under Article 143ba of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, established on the basis of their notifications, should be published.(8) For the sake of clarity, the maximum amount of funds available to Member States applying the Single Area Payment Scheme for granting separate fruit and vegetable payments in 2008 under Article 143bb of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, established on the basis of their notifications, should be published.(9) For Member States applying the Single Area Payment Scheme, the 2008 budgetary ceilings applicable to transitional payments for fruit and vegetables in accordance with Article 143bc(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, should therefore be established, on the basis of their notifications.(10) Regulations (EC) No 1782/2003 and (EC) No 247/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly.(11) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Direct Payments,. In Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, the sums relating to Portugal for 2008 and subsequent years are replaced with the following figures:‘2008 608 2212009 608 7512010 and subsequent years 608 447’. The figures relating to the Azores and Madeira for the 2009 budgetary year and subsequent years contained in the table in Article 23(2) of Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 are replaced as follows:‘2009 87,082010 and further 87,18’. 1.   The budgetary ceilings for 2008 referred to in Articles 66 to 69 of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 are listed in Annex I to this Regulation.2.   The budgetary ceilings for 2008 referred to in Article 70(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 are listed in Annex II to this Regulation.3.   The budgetary ceilings for 2008 for the Single Payment Scheme referred to in Title III of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 are listed in Annex III to this Regulation.4.   The annual financial envelopes for 2008 referred to in Article 143b(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 are set out in Annex IV to this Regulation.5.   The maximum amounts of funding available to the Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia for granting the separate sugar payment in 2008, as referred to in Article 143ba(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, are listed in Annex V to this Regulation.6.   The maximum amounts of funding available to the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia for granting the separate fruit and vegetable payment in 2008, as referred to in Article 143bb(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, are listed in Annex VI to this Regulation.7.   The budgetary ceilings for 2008 referred to in Article 143bc(1) and the second subparagraph of Article 143bc(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 are listed in Annex VII to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 July 2008.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 615/2008 (OJ L 168, 28.6.2008, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 42, 14.2.2006, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1276/2007 (OJ L 284, 30.10.2007, p. 11).ANNEX IBUDGETARY CEILINGS FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS TO BE GRANTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLES 66 TO 69 OF REGULATION (EC) No 1782/20032008 calendar year(EUR thousand)BE DK DE EL ES FR IT NL AT PT SI FI SE UKArable crops area payments     372 670 1 154 046Durum wheat supplementary payment     42 025 14 820Suckler cow premium 77 565    261 153 734 416   70 578 78 695Additional suckler cow premium 19 389    26 000    99 9 462Special beef premium  33 085         6 298 24 420 37 446Slaughter premium, adults     47 175 101 248  62 200 17 348 8 657Slaughter premium, calves 6 384    560 79 472  40 300 5 085 946Sheep and goat premium  855   183 499     21 892 432 600Sheep premium      66 455Sheep and goat supplementary premium     55 795     7 184 149 200Supplementary sheep premium      19 572Aid for area under hops   2 277   98   27  124Tomatoes — Article 68b(1)    10 720 28 117 4 017 91 984   16 667Fruit and vegetables other than tomatoes — Article 68b(2)    17 920 93 733 43 152 9 700Article 69, all sectors             3 421Article 69, arable crops    47 323   141 712   1 878  5 840Article 69, rice          150Article 69, beef and veal    8 810 54 966  28 674   1 681 3 713 10 118  29 800Article 69, sheep and goat meat    12 615   8 665   616Article 69, cotton     13 432Article 69, olive oil    22 196      5 658Article 69, tobacco    7 578 2 353Article 69, sugar    2 697 18 985  9 932   1 203Article 69, dairy products     19 763ANNEX IIBUDGETARY CEILINGS FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS TO BE GRANTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 70 OF REGULATION (EC) No 1782/20032008 calendar year(EUR thousand)Belgium Greece Spain France Italy Netherlands Portugal FinlandArticle 70(1)(a)Aid for seeds 1 397 1 400 10 347 2 310 13 321 726 272 1 150Article 70(1)(b)Arable crops payments   23Grain legumes aid   1Crop specific aid for rice    3 053Tobacco aid       166Dairy premiums       12 608Additional payments to dairy producers       6 254ANNEX IIIBUDGETARY CEILINGS FOR THE SINGLE PAYMENT SCHEME2008 calendar yearMember State (EUR thousand)Belgium 502 200Denmark 993 338Germany 5 741 963Ireland 1 340 752Greece 2 234 039Spain 3 600 357France 6 159 613Italy 3 827 342Luxembourg 37 051Malta 3 017Netherlands 743 163Austria 649 473Portugal 434 232Slovenia 62 902Finland 523 362Sweden 719 414United Kingdom 3 947 375ANNEX IVANNUAL FINANCIAL ENVELOPES FOR THE SINGLE AREA PAYMENT SCHEME2008 calendar yearMember State (EUR thousand)Bulgaria 248 821Czech Republic 437 762Estonia 50 629Cyprus 24 597Latvia 69 769Lithuania 184 702Hungary 641 446Poland 1 432 192Romania 529 556Slovakia 188 923ANNEX VMAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FUNDING AVAILABLE TO MEMBER STATES FOR GRANTING THE SEPARATE SUGAR PAYMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 143ba OF REGULATION (EC) NO 1782/20032008 calendar yearMember State (EUR thousand)Czech Republic 34 730Latvia 6 110Lithuania 9 476Hungary 37 865Poland 146 677Romania 2 781Slovakia 17 712ANNEX VIMAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FUNDING AVAILABLE TO MEMBER STATES FOR GRANTING THE SEPARATE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PAYMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 143bb OF REGULATION (EC) No 1782/20032008 calendar yearMember State (EUR thousand)Czech Republic 414Hungary 4 756Poland 6 715Slovakia 516ANNEX VIIBUDGETARY CEILINGS FOR TRANSITIONAL PAYMENTS IN THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SECTOR REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 143bc OF REGULATION (EC) No 1782/20032008 calendar year(1000 EUR)Member State Cyprus Romania SlovakiaTomatoes — Article 143bc(1)  869 509Fruit and vegetables other than tomatoes — Article 143bc(2). 4 478
",common agricultural policy;CAP;common agricultural market;green Europe;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
10032,"92/615/EEC: Council Decision of 21 December 1992 authorizing the Kingdom of Denmark to apply particular measures in accordance with Article 22 (12) (a) and (b) of Directive 77/388/EEC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive, 77/388/EEC, of 17 May 1977 on the harmonization of  the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax:  uniform basis of assessment (1), and in particular Article 22 thereof Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, under Article 22 (12) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a  proposal from the Commission, may authorize any Member State to introduce particular measures to  simplify the statement obligations laid down in paragraph 6 (b) of Article 22; whereas Article 22  (12) further stipulates that such simplification measures may not jeopardize the proper monitoring  of intra-Community transactions, and may take the forms outlined in subparagraphs (a) and (b) of  Article 22 (12);Whereas the Danish Government, by letter received by the Commission on 24 June 1992, has requested  authorization for simplification measures which take the form laid down in subparagraphs (a) and  (b) of Article 22 (12);Whereas the authorization will be temporary;Whereas the particular measure will not affect the European Communities' own resources arising from  value added tax,. As provided for by Article 22 (12) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the  Kingdom of Denmark is hereby authorized, with effect from 1 January 1993 until 31 December 1996 or  until the end of the transitional arrangements in the unlikely event that this is later, to  introduce particular measures in accordance with subparagraphs (a) and (b) of Article 22 (12), to  simplify the obligations laid down in paragraph 6 (b) of Article 22 regarding recapitulative  statements. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1992.For the Council The President D. HURD(1) OJ N° L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive  92/77/EEC (OJ N° L 316, 31. 10. 1992, p. 1).
",tax harmonisation;harmonisation of tax systems;tax harmonization;single market;Community internal market;EC internal market;EU single market;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,22
5249,"2011/726/: Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (application EGF/2010/026 PT/Rohde from Portugal). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 28 thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2), and in particular Article 12(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide additional support for workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.(2) The scope of the EGF was broadened for applications submitted from 1 May 2009 to include support for workers made redundant as a direct result of the global financial and economic crisis.(3) The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the EGF within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million.(4) Portugal submitted an application on 26 November 2010 to mobilise the EGF in respect of redundancies in the enterprise Rohde and supplemented it by additional information up to 19 May 2011. This application complies with the requirements for determining the financial contributions as laid down in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006. The Commission, therefore, proposes to mobilise an amount of EUR 1 449 500.(5) The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution for the application submitted by Portugal,. For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2011, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 1 449 500 in commitment and payment appropriations. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Strasbourg, 25 October 2011.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentM. DOWGIELEWICZ(1)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1.
",dismissal;firing;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;economic recession;deterioration of the economy;economic crisis;economic depression;reintegration into working life;professional reintegration;reintegration into the labour market;return to employment;return to the labour market;metallurgical industry;metallurgical production;recording;pre-recording;employment aid;employment premium;employment subsidy;European Globalisation Adjustment Fund;EGF,22
19335,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1729/1999 of 28 July 1999 laying down special measures derogating from Regulations (EEC) No 3665/87 and (EEC) No 3719/88 as regards milk and milk products, beef and veal, pigmeat, eggs, poultrymeat, agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty and certain cereal products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1587/96(2), and in particular Articles 13(3), 17(14) and 28 thereof, and the corresponding provisions of other Regulations on the common organisation of the market in agricultural products,(1) Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 565/80(3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2026/83(4) lays down general rules on the advance payment of export refunds in respect of agricultural products;(2) Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 604/98(6), lays down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products;(3) Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88(7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1127/1999(8), lays down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance-fixing certificates for agricultural products;(4) Whereas Commission Decision 1999/363/EC of 3 June 1999 on protective measures with regards to contamination by dioxins of certain animal products intended for human or animal consumption(9) and Commission Decision 1999/368/EC of 4 June 1999 on protective measures with regards to contamination by dioxins of products intended for human consumption derived from bovine animals and pigs(10), as subsequently modified or replaced, notably provide for the prohibition for certain products to be exported to third countries;(5) Whereas, following the appearance of contamination of certain products with dioxin, health measures taken by the authorities of certain third countries in respect of exports from the Community have seriously damaged the economic interests of exporters and whereas the situation thus created has adversely affected export possibilities for certain agricultural products;(6) Whereas it is accordingly necessary to adopt special measures and to extend certain time limits laid down in Regulations (EEC) No 565/80, (EEC) No 3665/87 and (EEC) No 3719/88 so that export operations which have not been completed on account of the abovementioned circumstances can be regularised;(7) Whereas only those operators who can prove, in particular on the basis of the documents referred to in Article 1(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89(11), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3235/94(12), that they were unable to carry out export operations due to the circumstances referred to above and notably that the licences were requested with a view to exports to those third countries which have taken measures as referred to above, should benefit from the derogations;(8) Whereas, in the light of developments, this Regulation should enter into force immediately;(9) Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinions of all the Management Committees concerned,. 1. This Regulation shall apply to the products listed in:- Article 1(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 (milk and milk products),- Article 1(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68(13) (beef and veal),- Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75(14) (pigmeat),- Article 1(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75(15) (eggs),- Article 1(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75(16) (poultrymeat).2. This Regulation shall also apply to agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty as referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1222/94(17), and to products exported in the form of CN code 2309 as referred to in Annex A to Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92(18).3. This Regulation shall only apply where the exporters concerned provide proof to the satisfaction of the competent authorities that they have been unable to carry out export operations due to protective measures adopted by the Commission or to health measures adopted by the authorities of the third countries of destination following the appearance of dioxin contamination of certain Community products.The competent authorities' appraisal shall be based in particular on the commercial documents referred to in Article 1(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89. 1. This Article shall apply to products listed in Article 1(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 (milk and milk products) and to products exported in the form of CN code 2309 as referred to in Annex A to Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92.2. On application by the titular holder, the validity period of export licences issued pursuant to Commission Regulations (EC) No 1162/95(19), (EC) No 1466/95(20) and (EC) No 174/1999(21) which were applied for by 7 June 1999 at the latest shall be extended by:- four months for licences for which the validity period expires on 31 May 1999,- three months for licences for which the validity period expires on 30 June 1999,- two months for licences for which the validity period expires on 31 July 1999,- one month for licences for which the validity period expires on 31 August 1999.3. On application by the exporter and in respect of products for which by 30 June 1999 at the latest customs export formalities were completed, the 60-day time limit for leaving the customs territory of the Community referred to in Article 30(1)(b)(i) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 and in Articles 4(1) and 32(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 shall be increased to 150 days. 1. This Article shall apply to agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty as referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1222/94.2. On application by the titular holder, the validity period of advance-fixing certificates issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1223/94(22) which were applied for by 7 June 1999 at the latest and whose validity did not elapse before 31 May 1999, shall be extended to 30 September 1999.3. On application by the exporter and in respect of goods for which by 30 June 1999 at the latest customs export formalities were completed, or goods and products which were placed under any of the arrangements referred to in Articles 4 and 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 565/80 by 30 June 1999 at the latest, the 60-day time limit for leaving the customs territory of the Community referred to in Article 30(1)(b)(i) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 and in Articles 4(1) and 32(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 shall be increased to 150 days. 1. This Article shall apply to the products listed in Article 1(1) of the present Regulation other than those covered by Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 (milk and milk products).2. On application by the titular holder, export licences issued pursuant to Commission Regulations (EC) No 1445/95(23) (beef and veal), (EC) No 1370/95(24) (pigmeat), (EC) No 1371/95(25) (eggs) and (EC) No 1372/95(26) (poultrymeat) which were applied for by 7 June 1999 at the latest, with the exception of licences for which the period of validity expired before 27 May 1999, shall be cancelled and the securities released.3. On application by the exporter and in respect of products for which by 30 June 1999 at the latest:- customs export formalities were completed or which were placed under any of the arrangements referred to in Articles 4 and 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 565/80, the 60-day time limit for leaving the customs territory of the Community referred to in Article 30(1)(b)(i) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 and in Articles 4(1) and 32(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 shall be increased to 150 days,- customs export formalities were completed but which have not yet left the customs territory of the Community or which have been placed under any of the arrangements provided for in Articles 4 and 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 565/80 the operator shall reimburse any refund paid in advance and the various securities relating to such operations shall be released,- customs export formalities were completed, which have left the customs territory of the Community and which were subsequently returned and released for free circulation in the Community, the exporter shall reimburse any refund paid in advance and the various securities relating to such operations shall be released. On application by the exporter and by way of derogation from Article 6(1) first subparagraph of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1964/82(27) on special export refunds for certain cuts of boned meat of bovine animals, where customs export formalities or the formalities for placing under any of the arrangements provided for in Articles 4 and 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 565/80 were not completed by 30 June 1999 at the latest for the total quantity of meat given in the certificate referred to in Article 4(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1964/82 issued before 30 June 1999, the special refund shall be retained by the exporter for the quantities which have been exported and released for consumption in a third country.The same applies where pursuant to the application of the second and third indent of Article 4(3) of the present Regulation a part of the total quantity given in the certificate referred to in Article 4(1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1964/82 has not been released for consumption in a third country. 1. Article 20(3)(a), the 20 % reduction referred to in the second indent of Article 20(3)(b) and the 15 % and 20 % increases referred to respectively in Article 23(1) and the second subparagraph of Article 33(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 shall not apply to exports carried out under cover of licences applied for by 7 June 1999 at the latest.2. Where the entitlement to the refund is lost, the penalty provided for in Article 11(1)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 shall not apply. Products and goods for which customs export formalities in the Community were completed by 30 June 1999 at the latest may be reintroduced into the customs territory of the Community and placed in a free zone, a free warehouse or a customs warehouse for 120 days, before reaching their final destination, without this calling payment of the refund for the actual final destination or the licence security into question. Member States shall notify the quantities of products covered by each of the measures provided for in this Regulation in accordance with the provisions laid down in the relevant Regulations applicable to the respective products. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 July 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 13.(2) OJ L 206, 16.8.1996, p. 21.(3) OJ L 62, 7.3.1980, p. 5.(4) OJ L 199, 22.7.1983, p. 12.(5) OJ L 351, 14.12.1987, p. 1.(6) OJ L 80, 18.3.1998, p. 19.(7) OJ L 331, 2.12.1988, p. 1.(8) OJ L 135, 29.5.1999, p. 48.(9) OJ L 141, 4.6.1999, p. 24.(10) OJ L 142, 5.6.1999, p. 46.(11) OJ L 388, 30.12.1989, p. 18.(12) OJ L 338, 28.12.1994, p. 16.(13) OJ L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 24.(14) OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 1.(15) OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 49.(16) OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 77.(17) OJ L 136, 31.5.1994, p. 5.(18) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.(19) OJ L 117, 24.5.1995, p. 2.(20) OJ L 144, 28.6.1995, p. 22.(21) OJ L 20, 27.1.1999, p. 8.(22) OJ L 136, 31.5.1994, p. 33.(23) OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 35.(24) OJ L 133, 17.6.1995, p. 9.(25) OJ L 133, 17.6.1995, p. 16.(26) OJ L 133, 17.6.1995, p. 26.(27) OJ L 212, 21.7.1982, p. 48.
",egg;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;milk product;dairy produce;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;export;export sale,22
37450,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 888/2009 of 25 September 2009 concerning the authorisation of Zinc chelate of hydroxy analogue of methionine as a feed additive for chickens for fattening (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.(2) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the authorisation of the preparation set out in the Annex to this Regulation. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3) The application concerns the authorisation of the preparation of Zinc chelate of hydroxy analogue of methionine as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, to be classified in the additive category ‘nutritional additives’.(4) From the opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) of 2 April 2009 it results that Zinc chelate of hydroxy analogue of methionine does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment for chickens for fattening (2). The Authority further concluded that that product used as a feed additive for chickens for fattening does not present any other risk which would, in accordance with Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, exclude authorisation. According to that opinion in combination with the one of 16 April 2008 (3), the use of that preparation may be considered as a source of available Zinc and fulfils the criteria of a nutritional additive for chickens for fattening. The Authority recommends appropriate measures for user safety. It does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Community Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(5) The assessment of that preparation shows that the conditions for authorisation, provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised, as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘nutritional additives’ and to the functional group ‘compounds of trace elements’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 September 2009.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.(2)  The EFSA Journal (2009) 1042, 1-8.(3)  The EFSA Journal (2008) 694, 1-16.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisationContent of element (Zn) in mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Category of nutritional additives. Functional group: compounds of trace elementsCharacterisation of the additive:Zinc chelate of hydroxy analogue of methionine containing a minimum of 16 % zinc and 80 % (2-hydroxy-4-methylthio) butanoic acidMineral oil: ≤ 1 %Analytical method (1):1. The additive shall be incorporated into feed in form of a premixture.2. For user safety: breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves should be worn during handling.(1)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Community Reference Laboratory: http://irmm.jrc.ec.europa.eu/crl-feed-additives
",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;health risk;danger of sickness;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive,22
13946,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 59/95 of 16 January 1995 establishing a provisional quantitative limit on imports into the Community of certain textile products (category 29) originating in the People' s Republic of China. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 of 12 October 1993 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 3169/94 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 lays down the conditions under which quantitative limits may be established;Whereas imports into the Community of certain textile products (category 29) specified in the Annex hereto and originating in the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as 'China') have exceeded the level referred to in Article 10 (1) in  conjunction with Annex IX of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93;Whereas, in accordance with Article 10 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93, on 15 November 1994 China was notified of a request for consultations;Whereas, pending a mutually satisfactory solution, the Commission has requested China for a provisional period of three months to limit its exports to the Community of products falling within category 29 to the provisional quantitative limit set out in  the Annex with effect from the date of the request for consultations;Whereas pending the outcome of the requested consultations a quantitative limit identical to the one requested of the supplier country should be applied provisionally to imports of the category of products in question;Whereas it is appropriate to apply to imports into Community of products for which the quantitative limit is introduced the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 which are applicable to imports of products subject to the quantitative limits set out  in Annex V of the said Regulation;Whereas the products in question exported from China between 15 November 1994 and the date of entry into force of this Regulation must be set off against the quantitative limit which has been introduced;Whereas this quantitative limit should not prevent the importation of products covered by it shipped from China before the date of entry into force of this Regulation;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Textile Committee,. Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 2, imports into the Community of the category of products originating in China and specified in the Annex hereto shall be subject to the provisional quantitative limit set out in that Annex. 1. Products referred to in Article 1 shipped from China to the Community before the date of entry into force of this Regulation and not yet released for free circulation, shall be so released subject to the presentation of a bill of lading or  other transport document proving that shipment actually took place during that period.2. Imports of products shipped from China to the Community after the entry into force of this Regulation shall be subject to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 which apply to imports into the Community of products subject to the quantitative  limits set out in Annex V of the said Regulation.3. All quantities of products shipped from China to the Community on or after 15 November 1994 and released for free circulation shall be deducted from the quantitative limit laid down. This provisional limit shall not, however, prevent the importation  of products covered by them but shipped from China before the date of entry into force of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply until 14 February 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 January 1995.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 275, 8. 11. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 335, 23. 12. 1994, p. 33.ANNEX"""" ID=""1"">29> ID=""2"">6204 11 00> ID=""3"">Women's or girls' suits and ensembles, other than knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres, excluding ski suits, women's or girls' tracksuits with lining, with an outer shell of an  identical fabric, of cotton or of man-made fibres> ID=""4"">China> ID=""5"">pieces> ID=""6"">2 125 250""> ID=""2"">6204 12 00""> ID=""2"">6204 13 00""> ID=""2"">6204 19 10""> ID=""2"">6204 21 00""> ID=""2"">6204 22 80""> ID=""2"">6204 23 80""> ID=""2"">6204 29 18"">  ID=""2"">6211 42 31""> ID=""2"">6211 43 31"">
",originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;transport document;TIR carnet;accompanying document;consignment note;way bill;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;clothing;article of clothing;ready-made clothing;work clothes;China;People’s Republic of China,22
267,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2814/81 of 29 September 1981 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1932/81 in respect of the free fatty acid content of concentrated butter eligible for aid. ,HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ,HAVING REGARD TO COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 804/68 OF 27 JUNE 1968 ON THE COMMON ORGANIZATION OF THE MARKET IN MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS ( 1 ), AS LAST AMENDED BY THE ACT OF ACCESSION OF GREECE , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 12 ( 3 ) THEREOF ,WHEREAS ARTICLE 1 ( 2 ) ( B ) AND ANNEX I OF COMMISSION REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 1932/81 OF 13 JULY 1981 ON THE GRANTING OF AID FOR BUTTER AND CONCENTRATED BUTTER FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF PASTRY PRODUCTS , ICE-CREAM AND OTHER FOODSTUFFS ( 2 ) LAY DOWN THAT CONCENTRATED BUTTER IS ELIGIBLE FOR AID ONLY IF ITS FREE FATTY ACID CONTENT DOES NOT EXCEED 0.3 % EXPRESSED AS OLEIC ACID ; WHEREAS IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT THIS LIMIT MAY BE INCREASED SLIGHTLY ; WHEREAS , FOR REASONS OF EQUITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLICITY , THIS INCREASE SHOULD ALSO APPLY TO CONCENTRATED BUTTER FOR WHICH AN INVITATION TO TENDER HAS BEEN ISSUED SINCE THE ENTRY INTO FORCE OF REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 1932/81 ;WHEREAS THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS HAS NOT DELIVERED AN OPINION WITHIN THE TIME LIMIT SET BY ITS CHAIRMAN ,. IN ANNEX I TO REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 1932/81 , IN RESPECT OF THE MAXIMUM FREE FATTY ACID CONTENT , THE PERCENTAGE ' 0.3 '  IS HEREBY REPLACED BY ' 0.35 ' . THIS REGULATION SHALL ENTER INTO FORCE ON THE THIRD DAY FOLLOWING ITS PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES .IT SHALL APPLY WITH EFFECT FROM 14 JULY 1981 .THIS REGULATION SHALL BE BINDING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND DIRECTLY APPLICABLE IN ALL MEMBER STATES .. DONE AT BRUSSELS , 29 SEPTEMBER 1981 .FOR THE COMMISSIONPOUL DALSAGERMEMBER OF THE COMMISSION
",concentrated product;concentrate;condensed foodstuff;condensed product;butter;organic acid;acetate;acetic acid;acrylic acid;alcohol acid;aromatic acid;citric acid;ester;fatty acid;formic acid;oxalic acid;phthalic acid;salicylic acid;economic support;aid;granting of aid;subvention,22
1304,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3297/91 of 12 November 1991 fixing a coefficient applicable to cereals exported in the form of Spanish whisky for the period 1991/92. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3653/90 (2), and in particular Article 16 (6) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81 of 28 April 1981 laying down general rules for granting refunds adjusted in the case of cereals exported in the form of certain spirituous beverages and the criteria for fixing the amount of such  refunds and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3035/80 concerning certain products not covered by Annex II to the Treaty (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3381/90 (4), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81 provides that refunds may be granted for cereals fulfilling the conditions laid down in Article 9 (2) of the Treaty and used in the production of the spirituous beverages covered by CN codes 2208 30 91  and 2208 30 99 and complying with Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 of 29 May 1989 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks (5);Whereas, in the light of the data provided by Spain concerning the period 1 January to 31 December 1990 the coefficient should be fixed for the period 1 July 1991 to 30 June 1992;Whereas the data provided by Spain are not sufficiently comprehensive to allow a totally clear trend to be identified; whereas, consequently, no account will be taken of the pattern of exports or of the quantity of the goods marketed in determining the  coefficient;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. For the period 1 July 1991 to 30 June 1992 the coefficient referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81, applicable to cereals used in Spain for the manufacture of Spanish whisky, shall be as shown in in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 November 1991. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 281, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 362, 27. 12. 1990, p. 28. (3) OJ No L 121, 5. 5. 1981, p. 3. (4) OJ No L 327, 27. 11. 1990, p. 4. (5) OJ No L 160, 12. 6. 1989, p. 1.ANNEXCoefficient applicable in SpainPeriod of application  Coefficient applicable to cereals used forthe manufacture of Spanish whisky     1 July 1991 - 30 June 1992  0,0115
",export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;spirits;Armagnac;Cognac;brandy;gin;grappa;marc;rum;schnapps;spirits from distilling cereals;spirits from distilling fruit;spirits from distilling wine;vodka;whisky;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
2440,"99/560/EC: Commission Decision of 10 August 1999 amending for the second time Commission Decision 1999/212/EC on certain measures to prevent the transmission of foot-and-mouth disease virus from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia to the territory of the European Community (notified under document number C(1999) 2623) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries(1) and in particular Article 22(6) thereof,(1) Whereas foot and mouth disease has been confirmed to be present in the livestock in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia; whereas therefore the Commission has adopted Decision 1999/212/EC(2) on certain measures to prevent the transmission of foot-and-mouth disease virus from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia to the territory for the European Community, as last amended by Decision 1999/292/EC(3);(2) Whereas in accordance with Article 4 of that Decision, the measures must be reviewed in the light of the disease evolution;(3) Whereas foot-and-mouth disease appears to be well controlled by the veterinary services of Tunisia and Morocco and no outbreaks have been reported since April respective May 1999; whereas however a final report on the results of a serological survey has not been presented that would allow to evaluate the extent to which small ruminants are inflicted in the epidemiology of the disease;(4) Whereas, the last informal report on foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in Algeria dates from 22 June 1999 and does not allow withdrawing the measures laid down by Decision 1999/212/EC for the third country concerned;(5) Whereas as a matter of extra safeguard the period these measures are in force should be extended for three months;(6) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. In Article 4 of Decision 1999/212/EC the date ""31 July 1999"" is replaced by ""31 October 1999"". This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 August 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 24, 31.1.1998, p. 9.(2) OJ L 74, 19.3.1999, p. 29.(3) OJ L 114, 1.5.1999, p. 54.
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;third country;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule;foot-and-mouth disease,22
11337,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 416/93 of 25 February 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2384/91 on the transitional measures applicable to the wine-growing sector in Portugal during the 1991/92 wine year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 257 (1) thereof,Whereas Article 3 (2) (a) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2384/91 (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 195/92 (2), initiates a distillation operation reserved for producers of table wine in Portugal for a total quantity not exceeding two million  hectolitres;Whereas the actual operation covers a slightly larger volume; whereas this excess should be allowed, and, as a result, the volume of products to be distilled previously laid down should be amended; whereas this operation is a special transitional  measure to facilitate the integration of the Portuguese market into the common organization of the market in wine and to ensure stabilization of the market in response to the table wine production surpluses; whereas an adjustement of the quantities to  be eliminated to sustain prices will help to achieve the desired economic effect;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. In Article 3 (2) (a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2384/91, 'two million hectolitres' is hereby replaced by '2,279 million hectolitres'. The intervention agency shall verify that all the requirements have been met before payment of the aid. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 February 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 219, 7. 8. 1991, p. 9.(2) OJ No L 21, 30. 1. 1992, p. 21.
",Portugal;Portuguese Republic;market stabilisation;improvement of market conditions;market regularisation;market regularization;market stabilization;stabilisation of prices;stabilization of prices;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing,22
2260,"98/163/EC: Commission Decision of 10 February 1998 amending Decision 97/569/EC on drawing up provisional lists of third country establishments from which the Member States authorise imports of meat products (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 95/408/EC of 22 June 1995 on the conditions for drawing up, for an interim period, provisional lists of third-country establishments from which Member States are authorised to import certain products of animal origin, fishery products or live bivalve molluscs (1), as amended by Decision 97/34/EC (2), and in particular Article 2(4) thereof,Whereas provisional lists of establishments in third countries producing meat products have been drawn up by Commission Decision 97/569/EC (3), as last amended by Decision 98/9/EC (4);Whereas Singapore, Slovenia and Switzerland have sent a list of establishments producing poultry meat products and for which the responsible authorities certify that the establishment is in accordance with the Community rules;Whereas a provisional list of establishments producing poultry meat products can thus be drawn up for Singapore, Slovenia and Switzerland; whereas Decision 97/569/EC should therefore be amended accordingly;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Annex to this Decision is added to the Annex to Decision 97/569/EC. This Decision shall apply from 1 February 1998. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 February 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 243, 11. 10. 1995, p. 17.(2) OJ L 13, 16. 1. 1997, p. 33.(3) OJ L 234, 26. 8. 1997, p. 16.(4) OJ L 3, 7. 1. 1998, p. 12.ANEXO - BILAG - ANHANG - ÐÁÑÁÑÔÇÌÁ - ANNEX - ANNEXE - ALLEGATO - BIJLAGE - ANEXO - LIITE - BILAGA'>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>
",import;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;third country;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;health certificate,22
6500,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1596/88 of 8 June 1988 amending Regulation (EEC) No 441/88 laying down detailed rules for applying compulsory distillation as referred to in Article 39 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1441/88 (2), and in particular Article 39 (9) thereof,Whereas experience shows that the same technical reasons which justify including grape must intended for concentration after 15 March in the quantities to be deducted from the quantities taken into account for determining the quantity of wine to be delivered for compulsory distillation are valid in respect of must intended for the preparation of grape juice and sparkling wine after that date; whereas it has proved necessary, in order to prevent discriminatory treatment, to extend the arrangements provided for concentrated must in the fourth subparagraph of Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 441/88 (3) to grape juice and sparkling wine;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. The fourth subparagraph of Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 441/88 is hereby replaced by the following:'In addition, for the 1987/88 wine year, producers may deduct quantities of grape must intended for the preparation of products other than table wine not yet processed by 15 March from the quantity referred to in the first subparagraph provided that they undertake to process them by 31 August. If such processing has not taken place by the latter date, producers must deliver for compulsory distillation, in the form of wine, a quantity resulting form the application of the percentage provided for in Article 8 to the quantity of unprocessed must, plus 20 %. That quantity must be delivered by the date fixed by the competent national authority prusuant to Article 12 (5).' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 June 1988.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 132, 28. 5. 1988, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 45, 18. 2. 1988, p. 15.
",fruit juice;fruit juice concentrate;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;concentrated product;concentrate;condensed foodstuff;condensed product;sparkling wine;semi-sparkling wine;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery,22
2609,"Directive 2000/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 September 2000 on the taking up, pursuit of and prudential supervision of the business of electronic money institutions. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first and third sentences of Article 47(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(2),Having regard to the opinion of the European Central Bank(3),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(4),Whereas:(1) Credit institutions within the meaning of Article 1, point 1, first subparagraph (b) of Directive 2000/12/EC(5) are limited in the scope of their activities.(2) It is necessary to take account of the specific characteristics of these institutions and to provide the appropriate measures necessary to coordinate and harmonise Member States' laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the taking up, pursuit and prudential supervision of the business of electronic money institutions.(3) For the purposes of this Directive, electronic money can be considered an electronic surrogate for coins and banknotes, which is stored on an electronic device such as a chip card or computer memory and which is generally intended for the purpose of effecting electronic payments of limited amounts.(4) The approach adopted is appropriate to achieve only the essential harmonisation necessary and sufficient to secure the mutual recognition of authorisation and prudential supervision of electronic money institutions, making possible the granting of a single licence recognised throughout the Community and designed to ensure bearer confidence and the application of the principle of home Member State prudential supervision.(5) Within the wider context of the rapidly evolving electronic commerce it is desirable to provide a regulatory framework that assists electronic money in delivering its full potential benefits and that avoids hampering technological innovation in particular. Therefore, this Directive introduces a technology-neutral legal framework that harmonises the prudential supervision of electronic money institutions to the extent necessary for ensuring their sound and prudent operation and their financial integrity in particular.(6) Credit institutions, by virtue of point 5 of Annex I to Directive 2000/12/EC, are already allowed to issue and administer means of payment including electronic money and to carry on such activities Community-wide subject to mutual recognition and to the comprehensive prudential supervisory system applying to them in accordance with the European banking Directives.(7) The introduction of a separate prudential supervisory regime for electronic money institutions, which, although calibrated on the prudential supervisory regime applying to other credit institutions and Directive 2000/12/EC except Title V, Chapters 2 and 3 thereof in particular, differs from that regime, is justified and desirable because the issuance of electronic money does not constitute in itself, in view of its specific character as an electronic surrogate for coins and banknotes, a deposit-taking activity pursuant to Article 3 of Directive 2000/12/EC, if the received funds are immediately exchanged for electronic money.(8) The receipt of funds from the public in exchange for electronic money, which results in a credit balance left on account with the issuing institution, constitutes the receipt of deposits or other repayable funds for the purpose of Directive 2000/12/EC.(9) It is necessary for electronic money to be redeemable to ensure bearer confidence. Redeemability does not imply, in itself, that the funds received in exchange for electronic money shall be regarded as deposits or other repayable funds for the purpose of Directive 2000/12/EC.(10) Redeemability should always be understood to be at par value.(11) In order to respond to the specific risks associated with the issuance of electronic money this prudential supervisory regime must be more targeted and, accordingly, less cumbersome than the prudential supervisory regime applying to credit institutions, notably as regards reduced initial capital requirements and the non-application of Directive 93/6/EEC(6) and Title V, Chapter 2, Sections II and III of Directive 2000/12/EC.(12) However, it is necessary to preserve a level playing field between electronic money institutions and other credit institutions issuing electronic money and, thus, to ensure fair competition among a wider range of institutions to the benefit of bearers. This is achieved since the abovementioned less cumbersome features of the prudential supervisory regime applying to electronic money institutions are balanced by provisions that are more stringent than those applying to other credit institutions, notably as regards restrictions on the business activities which electronic money institutions may carry on and, particularly, prudent limitations of their investments aimed at ensuring that their financial liabilities related to outstanding electronic money are backed at all times by sufficiently liquid low risk assets.(13) Pending the harmonisation of prudential supervision of outsourced activities for credit institutions it is appropriate that electronic money institutions have sound and prudent management and control procedures. With a view to the possibility of operational and other ancilliary functions related to the issuance of electronic money being performed by undertakings which are not subject to prudential supervision it is essential that electronic money institutions have in place internal structures which should respond to the financial and non-financial risks to which they are exposed.(14) The issuance of electronic money may affect the stability of the financial system and the smooth operation of payments systems. Close cooperation in assessing the integrity of electronic money schemes is called for.(15) It is appropriate to afford competent authorities the possibility of waiving some or all of the requirements imposed by this Directive for electronic money institutions which operate only within the territories of the respective Member States.(16) Adoption of this Directive constitutes the most appropriate means of achieving the desired objectives. This Directive is limited to the minimum necessary to achieve these objectives and does not go beyond what is necessary for this purpose.(17) Provision should be made for the review of this Directive in the light of experience of developments in the market and the protection of bearers of electronic money.(18) The Banking Advisory Committee has been consulted on the adoption of this Directive,. Scope, definitions and restriction of activities1. This Directive shall apply to electronic money institutions.2. It shall not apply to the institutions referred to in Article 2(3) of Directive 2000/12/EC.3. For the purposes of this Directive:(a) ""electronic money institution"" shall mean an undertaking or any other legal person, other than a credit institution as defined in Article 1, point 1, first subparagraph (a) of Directive 2000/12/EC which issues means of payment in the form of electronic money;(b) ""electronic money"" shall mean monetary value as represented by a claim on the issuer which is:(i) stored on an electronic device;(ii) issued on receipt of funds of an amount not less in value than the monetary value issued;(iii) accepted as means of payment by undertakings other than the issuer.4. Member States shall prohibit persons or undertakings that are not credit institutions, as defined in Article 1, point 1, first subparagraph of Directive 2000/12/EC, from carrying on the business of issuing electronic money.5. The business activities of electronic money institutions other than the issuing of electronic money shall be restricted to:(a) the provision of closely related financial and non-financial services such as the administering of electronic money by the performance of operational and other ancillary functions related to its issuance, and the issuing and administering of other means of payment but excluding the granting of any form of credit; and(b) the storing of data on the electronic device on behalf of other undertakings or public institutions.Electronic money institutions shall not have any holdings in other undertakings except where these undertakings perform operational or other ancillary functions related to electronic money issued or distributed by the institution concerned. Application of Banking Directives1. Save where otherwise expressly provided for, only references to credit institutions in Directive 91/308/EEC(7) and Directive 2000/12/EC except Title V, Chapter 2 thereof shall apply to electronic money institutions.2. Articles 5, 11, 13, 19, 20(7), 51 and 59 of Directive 2000/12/EC shall not apply. The mutual recognition arrangements provided for in Directive 2000/12/EC shall not apply to electronic money institutions' business activities other than the issuance of electronic money.3. The receipt of funds within the meaning of Article 1(3)(b)(ii) does not constitute a deposit or other repayable funds according to Article 3 of Directive 2000/12/EC, if the funds received are immediately exchanged for electronic money. Redeemability1. A bearer of electronic money may, during the period of validity, ask the issuer to redeem it at par value in coins and bank notes or by a transfer to an account free of charges other than those strictly necessary to carry out that operation.2. The contract between the issuer and the bearer shall clearly state the conditions of redemption.3. The contract may stipulate a minimum threshold for redemption. The threshold may not exceed EUR 10. Initial capital and ongoing own funds requirements1. Electronic money institutions shall have an initial capital, as defined in Article 34(2), subparagraphs (1) and (2) of Directive 2000/12/EC, of not less than EUR 1 million. Notwithstanding paragraphs 2 and 3, their own funds, as defined in Directive 2000/12/EC, shall not fall below that amount.2. Electronic money institutions shall have at all times own funds which are equal to or above 2 % of the higher of the current amount or the average of the preceding six months' total amount of their financial liabilities related to outstanding electronic money.3. Where an electronic money institution has not completed a six months' period of business, including the day it starts up, it shall have own funds which are equal to or above 2 % of the higher of the current amount or the six months' target total amount of its financial liabilities related to outstanding electronic money. The six months' target total amount of the institution's financial liabilities related to outstanding electronic money shall be evidenced by its business plan subject to any adjustment to that plan having been required by the competent authorities. Limitations of investments1. Electronic money institutions shall have investments of an amount of no less than their financial liabilities related to outstanding electronic money in the following assets only:(a) asset items which according to Article 43(1)(a) (1), (2), (3) and (4) and Article 44(1) of Directive 2000/12/EC attract a zero credit risk weighting and which are sufficiently liquid;(b) sight deposits held with Zone A credit institutions as defined in Directive 2000/12/EC; and(c) debt instruments which are:(i) sufficiently liquid;(ii) not covered by paragraph 1(a);(iii) recognised by competent authorities as qualifying items within the meaning of Article 2(12) of Directive 93/6/EEC; and(iv) issued by undertakings other than undertakings which have a qualifying holding, as defined in Article 1 of Directive 2000/12/EC, in the electronic money institution concerned or which must be included in those undertakings' consolidated accounts.2. Investments referred to in paragraph 1(b) and (c) may not exceed 20 times the own funds of the electronic money institution concerned and shall be subject to limitations which are at least as stringent as those applying to credit institutions in accordance with Title V, Chapter 2, Section III of Directive 2000/12/EC.3. For the purpose of hedging market risks arising from the issuance of electronic money and from the investments referred to in paragraph 1, electronic money institutions may use sufficiently liquid interest-rate and foreign-exchange-related off balance-sheet items in the form of exchange-traded (i.e. not OTC) derivative instruments where they are subject to daily margin requirements or foreign exchange contracts with an original maturity of 14 calendar days or less. The use of derivative instruments according to the first sentence is permissible only if the full elimination of market risks is intended and, to the extent possible, achieved.4. Member States shall impose appropriate limitations on the market risks electronic money institutions may incur from the investments referred to in paragraph 1.5. For the purpose of applying paragraph 1, assets shall be valued at the lower of cost or market value.6. If the value of the assets referred to in paragraph 1 falls below the amount of financial liabilities related to outstanding electronic money, the competent authorities shall ensure that the electronic money institution in question takes appropriate measures to remedy that situation promptly. To this end, and for a temporary period only, the competent authorities may allow the institution's financial liabilities related to outstanding electronic money to be backed by assets other than those referred to in paragraph 1 up to an amount not exceeding the lower of 5 % of these liabilities or the institution's total amount of own funds. Verification of specific requirements by the competent authoritiesThe competent authorities shall ensure that the calculations justifying compliance with Articles 4 and 5 are made, not less than twice each year, either by electronic money institutions themselves, which shall communicate them, and any component data required, to the competent authorities, or by competent authorities, using data supplied by the electronic money institutions. Sound and prudent operationElectronic money institutions shall have sound and prudent management, administrative and accounting procedures and adequate internal control mechanisms. These should respond to the financial and non-financial risks to which the institution is exposed including technical and procedural risks as well as risks connected to its cooperation with any undertaking performing operational or other ancillary functions related to its business activities. Waiver1. Member States may allow their competent authorities to waive the application of some or all of the provisions of this Directive and the application of Directive 2000/12/EC to electronic money institutions in cases where either:(a) the total business activities of the type referred to in Article 1(3)(a) of this Directive of the institution generate a total amount of financial liabilities related to outstanding electronic money that normally does not exceed EUR 5 million and never exceeds EUR 6 million; or(b) the electronic money issued by the institution is accepted as a means of payment only by any subsidiaries of the institution which perform operational or other ancillary functions related to electronic money issued or distributed by the institution, any parent undertaking of the institution or any other subsidiaries of that parent undertaking; or(c) electronic money issued by the institution is accepted as payment only by a limited number of undertakings, which can be clearly distinguished by:(i) their location in the same premises or other limited local area; or(ii) their close financial or business relationship with the issuing institution, such as a common marketing or distribution scheme.The underlying contractual arrangements must provide that the electronic storage device at the disposal of bearers for the purpose of making payments is subject to a maximum storage amount of not more than EUR 150.2. An electronic money institution for which a waiver has been granted under paragraph 1 shall not benefit from the mutual recognition arrangements provided for in Directive 2000/12/EC.3. Member States shall require that all electronic money institutions to which the application of this Directive and Directive 2000/12/EC has been waived report periodically on their activities including the total amount of financial liabilities related to electronic money. GrandfatheringElectronic money institutions subject to this Directive which have commenced their activity in accordance with the provisions in force in the Member State in which they have their head office before the date of entry into force of the provisions adopted in implementation of this Directive or the date referred to in Article 10(1), whichever date is earlier, shall be presumed to be authorised. The Member States shall oblige such electronic money institutions to submit all relevant information to the competent authorities in order to allow them to assess within six months from the date of entry into force of the provisions adopted in implementation of this Directive, whether the institutions comply with the requirements pursuant to this Directive, which measures need to be taken in order to ensure compliance, or whether a withdrawal of authorisation is appropriate. If compliance is not ensured within six months from the date referred to in Article 10(1), the electronic money institution shall not benefit from mutual recognition after that time. 0Implementation1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 27 April 2002. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by the Member States.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law, which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. 1ReviewNot later than 27 April 2005 the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Directive, in particular on:- the measures to protect the bearers of electronic money, including the possible need to introduce a guarantee scheme,- capital requirements,- waivers, and- the possible need to prohibit interest being paid on funds received in exchange for electronic money,accompanied where appropriate by a proposal for its revision. 2Entry into forceThis Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. 3This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 September 2000.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentN. FontaineFor the CouncilThe PresidentH. VĂŠdrine(1) OJ C 317, 15.10.1998, p. 7.(2) OJ C 101, 12.4.1999, p. 64.(3) OJ C 189, 6.7.1999, p. 7.(4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 15 April 1999 (OJ C 219, 30.7.1999, p. 415), confirmed on 27 October 1999, Council Common Position of 29 November 1999 (OJ C 26, 28.1.2000, p. 1) and Decision of the European Parliament of 11 April 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Decision of the Council of 16 June 2000.(5) Directive 2000/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 March 2000 relating to the taking up and pursuit of the business of credit institutions (OJ L 126, 26.5.2000, p. 1). Directive as last amended by Directive 2000/28/EC (see page 37 of this Official Journal).(6) Council Directive 93/6/EEC of 15 March 1993 on the capital adequacy of investment firms and credit institutions (OJ L 141, 11.6.1993, p. 1). Directive as last amended by Directive 98/33/EC (OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 29).(7) Council Directive 91/308/EEC of 10 June 1991 on prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering (OJ L 166, 28.6.1991, p. 77).
",financial institution;management audit;electronic money;auto-bank card;cash card;charge card;credit card;debit card;defered debit card;delayed debit card;e-money;e-money payment;electronic purse;multiservices card;payment card;banking;banking operation;banking services;banking transaction;financial legislation;transaction regulations;issuing of currency,22
33885,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 100/2007 of 1 February 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 877/2004 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 as regards notification of prices on the markets for certain fresh fruits and vegetables, by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 56 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 28(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (1) requires Member States to notify the Commission for each marketing day during each of the relevant marketing years of the prices recorded on their representative producer markets for certain products of defined commercial characteristics such as variety or type, class, size and packaging.(2) The Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 877/2004 (2) sets out a list of representative markets on which a substantial part of the national output of a given product is marketed throughout the marketing year or during one of the periods into which the year is divided.(3) By reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union on 1 January 2007, representative markets should be established for them.(4) Regulation (EC) No 877/2004 should therefore be amended accordingly,. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 877/2004 is amended as follows:(a) ‘Sofia (BG)’ is added to the list of representative markets for the following products: ‘tomatoes’, ‘aubergines’, ‘watermelons’, ‘melons’, ‘apricots’, ‘peaches’, ‘table grapes’, ‘cerises’, ‘cucumbers’, ‘plums’ and ‘sweet peppers’;(b) ‘Bucharest (RO)’ is added to the list of representative markets for the following products: ‘tomatoes’, ‘aubergines’, ‘water melons’, ‘apricots’, ‘apples’, ‘cerises’, ‘cucumbers’, ‘garlic’, ‘carrots’, ‘plums’, ‘sweet peppers’, ‘onions’ and ‘beans’. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 February 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 47/2003 (OJ L 7, 11.1.2003, p. 64).(2)  OJ L 162, 30.4.2004, p. 54. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 974/2006 (OJ L 176, 30.6.2006, p. 68).
",fresh fruit;accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;fresh vegetable;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;representative market price;Romania;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,22
3180,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 488/2002 of 18 March 2002 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 establishing an agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in pigmeat(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1365/2000(2), and in particular Article 13(12) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 of 17 December 1987 establishing an agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2556/2001(4), establishes a nomenclature of agricultural products for export refunds based on the Combined Nomenclature.(2) Application of the current export nomenclature for products falling within CN codes 1602 41 10 and 1602 42 10 weighing less than one kilogram may result in operators being treated unequally when refunds are paid. Those CN codes should therefore be subdivided on the basis of the weight of the products concerned and a new subheading should be introduced for CN code 1602 49 19, so that the headings can be grouped in the same category in Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1370/95 of 16 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for implementing the system of export licences in the pigmeat sector(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2898/2000(6), and equal treatment ensured for all operators when the refund is paid.(3) The Management Committee for Pigmeat has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,. In Sector 6 of Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87, the section concerning CN code 1602 is replaced by the text contained in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply to export licences applied for from 8 April 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 March 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 1.(2) OJ L 156, 29.6.2000, p. 5.(3) OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1.(4) OJ L 348, 31.12.2001, p. 1.(5) OJ L 133, 17.6.1995, p. 9.(6) OJ L 336, 30.12.2000, p. 32.ANNEX"">TABLE>""
",agricultural product nomenclature;nomenclature of agricultural products;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,22
26696,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1707/2003 of 26 September 2003 fixing the coefficients applicable to cereals exported in the form of Scotch whisky for the period 2003/2004. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1104/2003(2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2825/93 of 15 October 1993 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards the fixing and granting of adjusted refunds in respect of cereals exported in the form of certain spirit drinks(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1633/2000(4), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 4(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2825/93 provides that the quantities of cereals eligible for the refund are to be the quantities placed under control and distilled, weighted by a coefficient to be fixed annually for each Member State concerned. That coefficient expresses the ratio between the total quantities exported and the total quantities marketed of the spirituous beverage concerned on the basis of the trend noted in those quantities during the number of years corresponding to the average ageing period of the spirituous beverage in question. In view of the information provided by the United Kingdom on the period 1 January to 31 December 2002, the average ageing period in 2002 was seven years for Scotch whisky. The coefficients for the period 1 October 2003 to 30 September 2004 should be fixed.(2) Article 10 of Protocol 3 to the Agreement on the European Economic Area(5) precludes the grant of refunds in respect of exports to Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway. Moreover, the Community has concluded with certain third countries agreements abolishing export refunds. According to Article 7(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2825/93, this should be taken into account in the calculation of the coefficients for the period 2003/2004.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. For the period 1 October 2003 to 30 September 2004 the coefficients provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 2825/93 applying to cereals used in the United Kingdom for manufacturing Scotch whisky shall be as set out in the Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 October 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 September 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.(2) OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 1.(3) OJ L 258, 16.10.1993, p. 6.(4) OJ L 187, 26.7.2000, p. 29.(5) OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 1.ANNEXCOEFFICIENTS APPLICABLE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM>TABLE>
",malt;roasted malt;unroasted malt;barley;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;alcoholic beverage;fermented beverage;spirituous beverage,22
38270,"Implementing Regulation of the Council (EU) No 151/2010 of 22 February 2010 terminating the partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of certain tungsten electrodes originating in the People’s Republic of China. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 of 30 November 2009 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the basic Regulation) and in particular Articles 11(3) and 9(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal submitted by the European Commission after consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:1.   PROCEDURE1.1.   Measures in force(1) By Regulation (EC) No 260/2007 (2), the Council imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain tungsten electrodes originating in the People’s Republic of China. For the three companies with individual duties, the duties in force range from 17 % to 38,8 %. The residual duty is 63,5 %.1.2.   Request for review(2) In May 2008, the Commission received a request for a partial interim review pursuant to Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation from one exporting producer of certain tungsten electrodes originating in the People’s Republic of China.(3) The request was lodged by Shandong Weldstone Tungsten Industry Co. Ltd (‘SWT’ or ‘the applicant’).(4) The applicant had provided prima facie evidence showing that, on the basis of a comparison of constructed normal values and export prices to the Union, its dumping margin appeared to be substantially lower than the existing level of the measure and that the continued application of the measure at the existing level was no longer necessary to offset dumping.1.3.   Initiation(5) Having determined, after consulting the Advisory Committee, that sufficient evidence existed to justify the initiation of a partial interim review, the Commission announced, by a notice (the notice of initiation) published in the Official Journal of the European Union (3), the initiation of a partial interim review in accordance with Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation, limited to the examination of dumping as far as SWT is concerned. The ‘product concerned’ was the same as that set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 260/2007, being tungsten welding electrodes, containing 94 % or more by weight of tungsten, other than those obtained simply by sintering, whether or not cut to length, falling within CN codes ex 8101 99 10 and ex 8515 90 00 and originating in the People’s Republic of China.(6) The investigation of dumping covered the period from 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2008.(7) The Commission officially advised the applicant, representatives of the Union industry and the representatives of the exporting country of the initiation of the review investigation. Interested parties were given the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing within the time limit set in the notice of initiation.2.   WITHDRAWAL OF THE REQUEST AND TERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING(8) By letter to the Commission dated 9 November 2009 SWT formally withdrew its request for the partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of certain tungsten electrodes originating in the People’s Republic of China. In the light of the recent economic crisis, the applicant has begun to reconsider the economic viability of certain aspects of its operations.(9) The representatives of the Union industry considered that the reasons given by the applicant for the withdrawal were circumstantial and not acceptable.(10) However, since the request for the review had already been submitted in May 2008, i.e. before the onset of the economic crisis, and that the applicant withdrew the request well after the beginning of the crisis, when the investigation was still ongoing and not yet complete, the Commission cannot consider the reasons for withdrawal as circumstantial.(11) It was considered whether it would be warranted to continue the review investigation ex officio. The Commission services found that the termination would not affect the actual anti-dumping measures and no compelling arguments were received that termination would be against the Union interest. On this basis, the review investigation should be terminated.(12) Interested parties were informed of the intention to terminate the review investigation and were given the opportunity to comment. No comments received were such as to alter the conclusions set out in recitals 10 and 11.(13) It is therefore concluded that the review concerning imports of certain tungsten electrodes originating in the People’s Republic of China should be terminated without amending the anti-dumping measures in force,. The partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of certain tungsten electrodes originating in the People’s Republic of China initiated pursuant to Article 11(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 is hereby terminated without amending the anti-dumping measures in force. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Regulation shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 February 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. ASHTON(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 51.(2)  OJ L 72, 13.3.2007, p. 1.(3)  OJ C 309, 4.12.2008, p. 11.
",import;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;electrical equipment;circuit-breaker;contact socket;electric meter;electrical apparatus;fuse;holder socket;socket-outlet and plug;switch;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;China;People’s Republic of China,22
32841,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1330/2006 of 8 September 2006 on the payment of a supplement to the advances on the compensatory aid in the banana sector for 2006. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (1), and in particular Article 14 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 4 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93 of 9 July 1993 laying down detailed rules applying Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the aid scheme to compensate for loss of income from marketing in the banana sector (2) lays down the conditions for paying advances on compensatory aid.(2) Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 833/2006 of 2 June 2006 fixing the compensatory aid for bananas produced and marketed in the Community in 2005 and the unit value of the advances for 2006 (3) set the amount of each advance for bananas marketed in 2006 at EUR 4,13 per 100 kilograms.(3) To take account of price movements on the Community market in comparison with 2005 and the impact of these movements on the financial situation of Community banana producers, provision should be made for the payment of a supplement to the advances paid for the quantities marketed in the Community in 2006, without prejudice to the level of compensatory aid to be set subsequently under Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 and Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93. This supplementary payment should be conditional on the lodging of a security in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for bananas,. Producer Member States shall pay a supplement to the advances on the compensatory aid provided for in Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93, for 2006, of EUR 7,13 per 100 kilograms, for the quantities marketed in the Community in 2006.The supplement to the advances shall be paid for marketed quantities for which applications for advances on the complementary aid have been made for 2006.Applications for payment of the supplement to the advance shall be accompanied by proof that a security of EUR 3,57 per 100 kilograms has been lodged.Payment for bananas marketed during the first half of 2006 shall be made within two months of this Regulation becoming applicable. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 September 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 47, 25.2.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.(2)  OJ L 170, 13.7.1993, p. 5. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 789/2005 (OJ L 132, 26.5.2005, p. 13).(3)  OJ L 150, 3.6.2006, p. 9.
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;financial loss;loss of income;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;production aid;aid to producers,22
4675,"Commission Directive 2008/40/EC of 28 March 2008 amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC to include amidosulfuron and nicosulfuron as active substances (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 (2) and (EC) No 1490/2002 (3) lay down the detailed rules for the implementation of the third stage of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and establish a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. That list includes amidosulfuron and nicosulfuron.(2) For those active substances the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed in accordance with the provisions laid down in Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 and (EC) No 1490/2002 for a range of uses proposed by the notifiers. Moreover, those Regulations designate the rapporteur Member States which have to submit the relevant assessment reports and recommendations to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002. For amidosulfuron and nicosulfuron the rapporteur Member States were Austria and the United Kingdom and all relevant information was submitted on 31 May 2005 and 7 December 2005 respectively.(3) The assessment reports have been peer reviewed by the Member States and the EFSA and presented to the Commission on 22 January 2007 for amidosulfuron and nicosulfuron, in the format of the EFSA Scientific Reports (4). These reports have been reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and finalised on 22 January 2008 in the format of the Commission review reports for amidosulfuron and nicosulfuron.(4) It has appeared from the various examinations made that plant protection products containing amidosulfuron and nicosulfuron may be expected to satisfy, in general, the requirements laid down in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular with regard to the uses which were examined and detailed in the Commission review reports. It is therefore appropriate to include these active substances in Annex I, in order to ensure that in all Member States the authorisations of plant protection products containing these active substances can be granted in accordance with the provisions of that Directive.(5) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I in order to permit Member States and the interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements which will result from the inclusion.(6) Without prejudice to the obligations defined by Directive 91/414/EEC as a consequence of including an active substance in Annex I, Member States should be allowed a period of six months after inclusion to review existing authorisations of plant protection products containing amidosulfuron and nicosulfuron to ensure that the requirements laid down by Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular in its Article 13 and the relevant conditions set out in Annex I, are satisfied. Member States should vary, replace or withdraw, as appropriate, existing authorisations, in accordance with the provisions of Directive 91/414/EEC. By way of derogation from the above deadline, a longer period should be provided for the submission and assessment of the complete Annex III dossier of each plant protection product for each intended use in accordance with the uniform principles laid down in Directive 91/414/EEC.(7) The experience gained from previous inclusions in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC of active substances assessed in the framework of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3600/92 (5) has shown that difficulties can arise in interpreting the duties of holders of existing authorisations in relation to access to data. In order to avoid further difficulties it therefore appears necessary to clarify the duties of the Member States, especially the duty to verify that the holder of an authorisation demonstrates access to a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive. However, this clarification does not impose any new obligations on Member States or holders of authorisations compared to the directives which have been adopted until now amending Annex I.(8) It is therefore appropriate to amend Directive 91/414/EEC accordingly.(9) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. Member States shall adopt and publish by 30 April 2009 at the latest the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 May 2009.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. 1.   Member States shall in accordance with Directive 91/414/EEC, where necessary, amend or withdraw existing authorisations for plant protection products containing amidosulfuron and nicosulfuron as active substances by 30 April 2009.By that date they shall in particular verify that the conditions in Annex I to that Directive relating to amidosulfuron and nicosulfuron are met, with the exception of those identified in part B of the entry concerning that active substance, and that the holder of the authorisation has, or has access to, a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive in accordance with the conditions of Article 13 of that Directive.2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, for each authorised plant protection product containing amidosulfuron and nicosulfuron as either the only active substance or as one of several active substances all of which were listed in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC by 31 October 2008 at the latest, Member States shall re-evaluate the product in accordance with the uniform principles provided for in Annex VI to Directive 91/414/EEC, on the basis of a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex III to that Directive and taking into account part B of the entry in Annex I to that Directive concerning amidosulfuron and nicosulfuron respectively. On the basis of that evaluation, they shall determine whether the product satisfies the conditions set out in Article 4(1)(b), (c), (d) and (e) of Directive 91/414/EEC.Following that determination Member States shall:(a) in the case of a product containing amidosulfuron and nicosulfuron as the only active substance, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 31 October 2012 at the latest; or(b) in the case of a product containing amidosulfuron and nicosulfuron as one of several active substances, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 31 October 2012 or by the date fixed for such an amendment or withdrawal in the respective Directive or Directives which added the relevant substance or substances to Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, whichever is the latest. This Directive shall enter into force on 1 November 2008. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 March 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2007/76/EC (OJ L 337, 21.12.2007, p. 100).(2)  OJ L 55, 29.2.2000, p. 25. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1044/2003 (OJ L 151, 19.6.2003, p. 32).(3)  OJ L 224, 21.8.2002, p. 23. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1095/2007 (OJ L 246, 21.9.2007, p. 19).(4)  EFSA Scientific Report (2007) 116, 1-86, Conclusion regarding the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance amidosulfuron (finalised 14 November 2007).EFSA Scientific Report (2007) 120, 1-91, Conclusion regarding the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance nicosulfuron (finalised 29 November 2007).(5)  OJ L 366, 15.12.1992, p. 10. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2266/2000 (OJ L 259, 13.10.2000, p. 27).ANNEXThe following entry shall be added at the end of the table in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC:No Common name, identification numbers IUPAC name Purity (1) Entry into force Expiration of inclusion Specific provisions‘175 Amidosulfuron 3-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-1-(N-methyl-N-methylsulfonyl-aminosulfonyl)urea ≥ 970 g/kg 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A— the protection of groundwater due to a potential for groundwater contamination by some of the degradation products when it is applied in regions with vulnerable soil and/or climatic conditions,— the protection of aquatic plants.176 Nicosulfuron 2-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoyl)sulfamoyl]-N,N-dimethylnicotinamide ≥ 930 g/kg 1 January 2009 31 December 2018 PART A— the potential exposure of the aquatic environment to metabolite DUDN when nicosulfuron is applied in regions with vulnerable soil conditions,— the protection of aquatic plants and must ensure that the conditions of authorisation include, where appropriate, risk mitigation measures such as buffer zones,— the protection of non-target plants and must ensure that the conditions of authorisation include, where appropriate, risk mitigation measures such as an in-field no-spray buffer zone,— the protection of groundwater and surface water under vulnerable soil and climatic conditions.’(1)  Further details on identity and specification of active substance are provided in the review report.
",plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;marketing standard;grading;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;plant health product;plant protection product;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,22
524,"75/406/Euratom: Council Decision of 26 June 1975 adopting a programme on the management and storage of radioactive waste. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 7 thereof;Having regard to the proposal submitted by the Commission after consulting the Scientific and Technical Committee;Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament;Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (1);Whereas the Community environmental programme, approved in the declaration of 22 November 1973 (2) by the Council of the European Communities and the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council, underlines the need for Community measures on the management and storage of radioactive waste and specifies the content of and procedures for implementing such measures;Whereas nuclear energy is bound in the near future to become one of the main sources of energy alongside traditional sources, and whereas its specific nature requires permanent monitoring of its potential effects and improved measures and research to protect the environment;Whereas the development of nuclear energy inevitably involves the production of radioactive waste, and whereas it is therefore essential to find effective means for ensuring the safety and protection of both man and his environment against the potential hazards involved in the management of such waste,. An environmental programme on the management and storage of radioactive waste, as set out in the Annex, is hereby adopted for a five-year period from 1 January 1975. The upper limit for expenditure commitments and for the staff necessary for the implementation of this programme shall be 19 716 million units of account and four staff respectively, the unit of account being as defined in Article 10 of the Financial Regulation of 25 April 1973 (3) applicable to the general budget of the European Communities. The programme set out in the Annex shall be reviewed at the end of the second year in accordance with the appropriate procedures.. Done at Luxembourg, 26 June 1975.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. KEATING  (1)Doc. CES 617/75. (2)OJ No C 112, 20.12.1973, p. 3. (3)OJ No L 116, 1.5.1973, p. 1.ANNEX ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT AND STORAGE OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE (INDIRECT ACTION)An upper limit of 19 716 million units of account shall be allocated to this programme and the number of staff shall be four.The aim of the programme shall be the joint development and perfecting of a system of management of radioactive waste produced by the nuclear industry which, at its various stages, affords man and his environment the best protection possible.In order that the Commission may submit suitable proposals at the earliest opportunity, the programme shall seek to promote:    A. Work to solve certain technological problems posed by the processing, storage and disposal of radioactive waste.Processing:      - medium activity solid waste : coating with plastic resins;- high-activity solid waste : decontamination and conditioning of irradiated fuel element cladding;- high-activity solid waste : immobilization of calcined waste from fission products in a metal matrix;- plutonium-contaminated solid waste : incineration process;- comparative study of the properties of various materials suitable for the immobilization of high-activity waste.Storage and disposal:      - storage of solidified radioactive waste in engineered structures;- disposal of radioactive waste in suitable geological formations, including those formations currently being studied;- storage of gaseous waste.Study of an advanced management model:    - separation and recycling of long-life waste (actinides).B. Work contributing towards the definition of a general framework (legal, administrative, financial) for the implementation of radioactive waste storage and disposal measures:      - review of problems posed by the management of radioactive waste which could not be solved under existing international legal, administrative and financial provisions and proposals for solutions;- study of principles which should govern the management of radioactive waste.The work described in A and B will in the main be carried out by means of contracts.
",waste management;landfill site;rubbish dump;waste treatment;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;storage of waste;radioactive waste;nuclear waste;nuclear safety;Euratom inspection;Euratom safeguards;IAEA inspection;nuclear control;reactor safety;safety of nuclear installations;safety of nuclear power stations;EAEC;Euratom;European Atomic Energy Community,22
35980,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 821/2008 of 18 August 2008 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1362/2000 as regards the opening of a Community tariff quota for bananas originating in Mexico. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1362/2000 of 29 June 2000 implementing for the Community the tariff provisions of Decision No 2/2000 of the Joint Council under the Interim Agreement on Trade and Trade-related matters between the European Community and the United Mexican States (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) To take account of the accession to the European Union of Bulgaria and Romania on 1 January 2007, a Second Additional Protocol to the Economic Partnership, Political Coordination and Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the United Mexican States, of the other part, was signed on 29 November 2006, which entered into force on 1 March 2007.(2) Accordingly, certain provisions of Decision No 2/2000 of the EC-Mexico Joint Council of 23 March 2000 (2) have been adjusted by Decision No 2/2008 of the EU-Mexico Joint Council (3) amending Joint Council Decision No 2/2000, relating to trade in goods, certification of origin and government procurement. This Decision provides for the opening of a new annual tariff quota for bananas originating in Mexico.(3) In order to implement this tariff quota Regulation (EC) No 1362/2000 should be adjusted. For that purpose it is necessary to open a new tariff quota for bananas originating in Mexico and to close the tariff quota for bananas opened in 2004 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1553/2004 (4) which ceased to apply from 1 January 2006 in consequence of the introduction of the tariff-only regime by Council Regulation (EC) No 1964/2005 of 29 November 2005 on the tariff rates for bananas (5).(4) In accordance with Decision No 2/2008 the new tariff quota should be open from 1 January to 31 December of each calendar year. This quota should apply for the first time from the third day after the publication of Decision No 2/2008 in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Regulation should therefore apply from the same date and enter into force immediately.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. Regulation (EC) No 1362/2000 is amended as follows:1. Article 2 is amended as follows:(a) paragraph 5b. is replaced by the following:(b) paragraph 6 is replaced by the following:2. The Annex is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 29 July 2008.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 August 2008.For the CommissionStavros DIMASMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 157, 30.6.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 502/2005 (OJ L 83, 1.4.2005, p. 12).(2)  OJ L 157, 30.6.2000, p. 10.(3)  OJ L 198, 26.7.2008, p. 55.(4)  OJ L 282, 1.9.2004, p. 3.(5)  OJ L 316, 2.12.2005, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007 (OJ L 348, 31.12.2007, p. 1).ANNEXThe table in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1362/2000 is amended as follows:1. Between the row with order number 09.1845 and the row with order number 09.1847, the following row is inserted:Order No CN code Description Annual tariff quota volume Tariff quota duty‘09.1834 0803 00 19 Bananas, fresh (excluding plantains) 2 000 tonnes Fixed duty to be applied’2. The row for the tariff quota with order number 09.1871 is deleted.
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;Mexico;United Mexican States;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;customs duties,22
23063,"2002/951/EC: Commission Decision of 3 December 2002 terminating the accelerated review of Council Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 imposing a definitive countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel wire with a diameter of 1 mm or more originating in India. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 of 6 October 1997 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community(1) (hereinafter referred to as ""the basic Regulation""), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1973/2002(2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PREVIOUS PROCEDURE(1) By Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999(3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 164/2002(4), the Council imposed a definitive countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel wire having a diameter 1 mm or more (hereinafter referred to as ""the product concerned"") falling within CN code ex 7223 00 19 originating in India. The measures took the form of ad valorem duties of between 0 % and 35,4 % on individual exporters, with a residual duty of 48,8 %.B. CURRENT PROCEDURE1. Request for review(2) Subsequent to the imposition of definitive measures, the Commission received a request for the initiation of an accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999, pursuant to Article 20 of the basic Regulation, from one Indian producer, Garg Sales Co. PVT Ltd (the applicant). The applicant claimed that it was not related to any other exporters of the product concerned in India. Furthermore, it claimed that it had not exported the product concerned during the original period of investigation (1 April 1997 to 31 March 1998), but had exported the product concerned to the Community after that period. On the basis of the above, it requested that an individual duty rate be established for it.2. Initiation of an accelerated review(3) The Commission examined the evidence submitted by the applicant and considered it sufficient to justify the initiation of a review in accordance with the provisions of Article 20 of the basic Regulation. After consultation of the Advisory Committee and after the Community industry concerned had been given the opportunity to comment, the Commission initiated, by a notice in the Official Journal of the European Communities(5), an accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 with regard to the company concerned and commenced its investigation.3. Non cooperation by the exporting producer(4) In order to obtain the information it deemed necessary for its investigation, the Commission sent a questionnaire to the applicant. However, the Commission did not receive any reply to the questionnaire within the deadline set for that purpose. Neither did the applicant request an extension of that deadline. The Commission informed the applicant that in these circumstances it was intended to proceed with the termination of the review investigation without examining further its request for establishing an individual duty rate. The applicant was given a period of 10 days to comment. No comments from the applicant were received on the disclosure of the Commission's intention to terminate the review investigation.(5) Consequently, it must be concluded that Garg Sales Co. PVT Ltd has failed to cooperate in the investigation by not replying to the questionnaire sent by the Commission. The accelerated review should therefore be terminated,. The accelerated review of Council Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 concerning imports of stainless steel wire with a diameter of 1 mm or more originating in India is hereby terminated.. Done at Brussels, 3 December 2002.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 288, 21.10.1997, p. 1.(2) OJ L 305, 7.11.2002, p. 4.(3) OJ L 189, 22.7.1999, p. 1.(4) OJ L 30, 31.1.2002, p. 9.(5) OJ C 175, 23.7.2002, p. 3.
",import;India;Republic of India;monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;wire;drawn product;wire drawing,22
5333,"Council Regulation (EU) No 660/2011 of 9 June 2011 concerning the allocation of fishing opportunities under the Protocol agreed between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the two parties currently in force. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) On 19 December 2006 the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 2027/2006 on the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cape Verde (1) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Partnership Agreement’).(2) A new Protocol to the Partnership Agreement was initialled on 22 December 2010 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the new Protocol’). The new Protocol provides EU vessels with fishing opportunities in the waters over which Cape Verde has sovereignty or jurisdiction in respect of fisheries.(3) On 9 June 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/405/EU (2) on the signing and on the provisional application of the new Protocol.(4) The method for allocating the fishing opportunities among the Member States should be defined for the period of application of the new Protocol.(5) In accordance with Article 10(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008 of 29 September 2008 concerning authorisations for fishing activities of Community fishing vessels outside Community waters and the access of third country vessels to Community waters (3), if it appears that the fishing opportunities allocated to the Union under the new Protocol are not fully utilised, the Commission is to inform the Member States concerned. The absence of a reply within the deadline to be set by the Council is to be considered as confirmation that the vessels of the Member State concerned are not making full use of their fishing opportunities in the given period. That deadline should be set.(6) Given that the current Protocol is due to expire on 31 August 2011, this Regulation should enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and apply from 1 September 2011,. 1.   The fishing opportunities set by the Protocol agreed between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the two parties currently in force (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Protocol’) shall be allocated among the Member States as follows:(a) Tuna seinersSpain 16 vesselsFrance 12 vessels;(b) Surface longlinersSpain 26 vesselsPortugal 9 vessels;(c) Pole-and-line tuna vesselsSpain 7 vesselsFrance 4 vessels.2.   Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008 shall apply without prejudice to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cape Verde.3.   If applications for fishing authorisations from the Member States referred to in paragraph 1 do not cover all the fishing opportunities set out in the Protocol, the Commission shall consider applications for fishing authorisations from any other Member State in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008.The deadline referred to in Article 10(1) of that Regulation shall be set at 10 working days. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 September 2011.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 9 June 2011.For the CouncilThe PresidentPINTÉR S.(1)  OJ L 414, 30.12.2006, p. 1.(2)  See page 1 of this Official Journal.(3)  OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 33.
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;fishing permit;fishing authorization;fishing agreement;Cape Verde;Republic of Cape Verde;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,22
2841,"84/580/EEC: Commission Decision of 19 November 1984 repealing Commission Decision 83/435/EEC and establishing that the apparatus described as 'Theta - Quench and Deformation Dilatometer, model Dilatronic IIIS' may be imported free of import duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 918/83 of 28 March 1983 setting up a Community system of reliefs from customs duty (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2290/83 of 29 July 1983 laying down provisions for the implementation of Articles 50 to 59 of Regulation (EEC) No 918/83 (2), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by Decision 83/435/EEC of 10 August 1983 (3), the Commission decided that the apparatus described as 'Theta - Quench and Deformation Dilatometer, model Dilatronic IIIS' could not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties because the said apparatus could not be considered scientific;Whereas the abovementioned Decision was taken after consulting a group of experts (provided for in the Community rules); whereas, in view of fresh information which has been brought to the knowledge of the abovementioned group and concerns the decisive importance of the deformation unit in the specific research to be done and the changes made to the apparatus compared with a standard apparatus, it has become apparent that, on the date of the order, the abovementioned apparatus described as 'Theta - Quench and Deformation Dilatometer, model Dilatronic IIIS' should, because of its objective technical features and the use for which it was intended, have been considered scientific and that apparatus capable of being put to the same use was not manufactured in the Community; whereas it was therefore justifiable to admit the apparatus in question free of duty;Whereas the abovementioned Decision 83/435/EEC must therefore be repealed,. 1. The apparatus described as 'Theta - Quench and Deformation Dilatometer, model Dilatronic IIIS', which is the subject of an application by Belgium dated 16 February 1983, may be imported free of import duties.2. Decision 83/435/EEC is hereby repealed. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 November 1984.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 105, 23. 4. 1983, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 220, 11. 8. 1983, p. 20.(3) OJ No L 244, 2. 9. 1983, p. 41.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;metals;measuring equipment;measuring instrument;meter;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;thermodynamics;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
20595,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2882/2000 of 27 December 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 2331/97 on special conditions for granting export refunds on certain pigmeat products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in pigmeat(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1365/2000(2), and in particular Article 13(12) and Article 22 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2331/97(3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 739/98(4), lays down quality criteria to be met for the granting of export refunds on certain pigmeat products.(2) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87, of 17 December 1987 establishing an agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2425/2000(6), lists the pigmeat products on which export refunds may be granted.(3) The product codes listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2331/97 must be brought into line with recent amendments to Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 and higher quality criteria must be set for products covered by CN code 1601 00 91 not containing poultrymeat in order to use the available resources more efficiently.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,. The entries relating to CN code 1601 00 91 in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2331/97 are hereby replaced by those set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 2001.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 December 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 1.(2) OJ L 156, 29.6.2000, p. 5.(3) OJ L 323, 26.11.1997, p. 19.(4) OJ L 102, 2.4.1998, p. 22.(5) OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1.(6) OJ L 279, 1.11.2000, p. 14.ANNEX>TABLE>
",meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;pigmeat;pork,22
2049,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1303/96 of 5 July 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 1139/96 on detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 to the management of a quota for dog and cat food falling within CN code 2309 10 originating in Hungary. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 of 22 December 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreements to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations (1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1194/96 (2), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1139/96 of 25 June 1996 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 for the administration of a quota of cat and dog food falling within CN code 2309 10 originating in Hungary (3) is applicable only for the first half of 1996, in accordance with the duration of application of Regulation (EC) No 3066/95;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 1194/96 extends the duration of application of Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 to the second half of 1996; whereas, as a result, application of the aforementioned Regulation (EC) No 1139/96 should be extended to 31 December 1996;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. Regulation (EC) No 1139/96 shall continue to be applicable until 31 December 1996. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July to 31 December 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 July 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 328, 30. 12. 1995, p. 31.(2) OJ No L 161, 29. 6. 1996, p. 2.(3) OJ No L 151, 26. 6. 1996, p. 4.
",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;pet food;cat food;dog food,22
31363,"2006/8/EC: Commission Decision of  4 January 2006  amending Decision 92/452/EEC as regards certain embryo collection and production teams in Canada and the United States of America  (notified under document number C(2005) 5795)   (Text with EEA relevance). Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species (1), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 92/452/EEC of 30 July 1992 establishing lists of embryo collection teams and embryo production teams approved in third countries for export of bovine embryos to the Community (2) provides that Member States are only to import embryos from third countries where they have been collected, processed and stored by embryo collection teams listed in that Decision.(2) Canada and the United States of America have requested that amendments be made to the entries for those countries on those lists as regards certain embryo collection and production teams.(3) Canada and the United States of America have provided guarantees regarding compliance with the appropriate rules set out in Directive 89/556/EEC and the embryo collection teams concerned have been officially approved for exports to the Community by the veterinary services of those countries.(4) Decision 92/452/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 14 January 2006. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 January 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 302, 19.10.1989, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 250, 29.8.1992, p. 40. Decision as last amended by Decision 2005/774/EC (OJ L 291, 5.11.2005, p. 46).ANNEXThe Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC is amended as follows:(a) the following rows for Canada embryo collection teams are deleted:Western Ontario Breeders Inc.PO Box 457Woodstock, Ontario N4S 7Y7Livestock Reproductive Technologies Inc.127 Quigley Dr. Cochrane, Alberta T0L OW4130, rang CharlotteSaint-Liboire, Québec J0H 1R08451 Highway 23NBox 66Listowel, Ontario N4W 3H2McIntosh Embryo TransferRR 5Embro, OntarioHôpital Vet. Iberville Missisisquoi1120 Boulevard d’IbervilleIberville, Québec J2X 4B6Bureau vétérinaire Kildare681, rue KildareCP 252 Saint-Ambroise, QuébecJ0K 1C0Maritime GeneticsRR 2Salisbury, New BrunswickE0A 3EOTrillium Embryo Services99 Hands DriveGuelph, Ontario N1G 4N3RR 5Guelph, Ontario N1H 6J2Optimum Genetics Ltd4246 Albert St.Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 3R9(b) the following rows for Canada are inserted:Central Veterinary Clinic4102-64 St. Southwest Industrial ParkPonoka, Alberta T4J 1J8Bow Valley Embryo Transfer LtdPO Box 1239Brooks, Alberta T1R 1C1(c) the row for Canada embryo collection and production team No E71 is replaced by the following:GencorRR 5Guelph, Ontario N1H 6J2(d) the row for Canada embryo collection team No E593 is replaced by the following:Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplant LtdPO Box 590Crossfield, Alberta T0M 0S0(e) the row for Canada embryo collection team No E607 is replaced by the following:Mill Bay Veterinary Clinic840 Delaune RoadPO Box 128Mill Bay, British ColumbiaVOR 2P0(f) the row for Canada embryo collection and production team No E661 is replaced by the following:Clinique Vétérinaire — Saint-Louis84 Principale, CP 30Saint-Louis de Gonzague,QuébecJ0S 1TO(g) the row for Canada embryo collection team No E728 is replaced by the following:Central Canadian Genetics Ltd202 Dufferin Ave.Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 1B9(h) the row for Canada embryo collection and production team No E764 is replaced by the following:Alta Embryo Group Ltd253147 Unit A, Bearspaw RoadCalgary, Alberta T3L 2P5(i) the row for Canada embryo collection and production team No E827 is replaced by the following:Landry et Houde Vétérinaires216 rue CampagnaVictoriaville, Québec G6P 6A2(j) the row for Canada embryo collection team No E885 is replaced by the following:Livestock ReproductiveTechnologies Inc.315 Silverthorn Way N.W.Calgary, Alberta T3B 4E8(k) the row for Canada embryo collection and production team No E933 is replaced by the following:E.T.E. Inc.3700 Boulevard de la ChaudièreSuite 100Ste Foy, Québec G1X 2K5(l) the row for Canada embryo collection team No E1033 is replaced by the following:Les Transferts d’Embryons de l’Est183 rue Ste-AnneRimouski, Québec G5L 4H2(m) the row for Canada embryo collection team No E1142 is replaced by the following:Trans-Bio Génétique Inc.2145, rang Saint-EdouardSt-Liboire, Québec J0H 1R0(n) the row for Canada embryo collection team No NSET002 is replaced by the following:Nova Scotia Animal Breeders Co-op.288 Hawthorne St. Antigonish, Nova Scotia,B2T 1B8(o) the following rows for United States of America embryo collection teams are deleted:Select Embryos, Inc.11555 US 42Plain City, OHSelect Embryos, Inc.10630 US 42Plain City, OHABS Global6908 River RdDeForest, WIMaplehurst Ova TransRR 1, Box 124Keota, IAEm Tran Inc.197 Bossier RoadElizabethtown, PAOhio Embryo Transfer Inc.PO Box 64120 DW County Line RoadColumbiana, OHEvergreen VeterinaryReproductive Services605 Marvin RoadTillamook, ORPinetree-R ET ServicePO Box 249North Anson, MEReproductive Special4915 Delta River DriveLansing, MISunshine GeneticsRt 5, Box 38, W7782, Hwy 12Whitewater, WIMayville Animal Clinic, SCN7860 Hwy 67Mayville, WIRoyal Flush Genetics101 North AdamsMarshfield, WIBlauser Vet Clinic4088 Ruby RoadTipp City, OH 45371New England GeneticsRR 3, Box 630Auburn, MEDairyland Veterinary Service SC310 Main StreetCasco, WIHeritage Animal Hospital751 West Main St.Hortonville, WIDairyland Veterinary Practice370 Flower CourtPlatterville, WI 53818Wittenburg Veterinary ClinicN. 4692 Birnamwood RdBirnamwood, WI(p) the following row for United States of America is inserted:Bickett Genetics455 Brotherton LaneChickamauga, GA 30707(q) the row for United States of America embryo collection team No 93WI060 is replaced by the following:Emquest Embryo Transfer Service2400 Eastern Ave.Plymouth, WI 53073(r) the row for United States of America embryo collection team No 96OR085 is replaced by the following:Precision Embryonics, Inc.11380 Little River RoadGlide, OR 97443(s) the row for United States of America embryo collection team No 99MI105 is replaced by the following:Northstar Select Sires1081 129th Ave.Wayland, MI 49348(t) the row for United States of America embryo collection team No 92WI057 is replaced by the following:VRS Inc.3559 Pioneer RdVerona, WI(u) the row for United States of America embryo collection team No 91WI045 is replaced by the following:Sunshine GeneticsRt 5, Box 38, W7782, Hwy 12Whitewater, WI
",import;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal breeding;animal selection;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;Canada;Newfoundland;Quebec;United States;USA;United States of America,22
44376,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1024/2014 of 26 September 2014 fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities covered by applications for import licences lodged from  8 to 14 September 2014 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 891/2009 and Implementing Regulation (EU) No 170/2013 in the sugar sector and suspending submission of applications for such licences. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188(1) and (3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 891/2009 (2) and Implementing Regulation (EU) No 170/2013 (3) opened annual tariff quotas for imports of sugar products.(2) The quantities covered by import licence applications lodged from 8 to 14 September 2014 for the subperiod from 1 to 31 October 2014 exceed the quantities available under order number 09.4321. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested, calculated in accordance with Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 (4). Submission of further applications for import licences under that order number should be suspended until the end of the quota period.(3) The quantities covered by import licence applications lodged from 8 to 14 September 2014 for the subperiod from 1 to 31 October 2014 are equal to the quantities available under order number 09.4367. Submission of further applications for import licences under that order number should be suspended until the end of the quota period.(4) In order to ensure the efficient management of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,. 1.   The quantities covered by import licence applications lodged under Regulation (EC) No 891/2009 and Implementing Regulation (EU) No 170/2013 from 8 to 14 September 2014 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in the Annex to this Regulation.2.   Submission of further applications for import licences under the order numbers indicated in the Annex shall be suspended until the end of the 2014/2015 quota period. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 September 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 891/2009 of 25 September 2009 opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas in the sugar sector (OJ L 254, 26.9.2009, p. 82).(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 170/2013 of 25 February 2013 laying down transitional measures in the sugar sector by reason of the accession of Croatia (OJ L 55, 27.2.2013, p. 1).(4)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13).ANNEX‘CXL concessions sugar’2014/2015 Quota periodApplications lodged from 8 to 14 September 2014Order No Country Allocation coefficient (%) Further applications09.4317 Australia — —09.4318 Brazil — —09.4319 Cuba — —09.4320 Any third country — —09.4321 India 33,311125 Suspended‘Balkans sugar’2014/2015 Quota periodApplications lodged from 8 to 14 September 2014Order No Country Allocation coefficient (%) Further applications09.4324 Albania — —09.4325 Bosnia and Herzegovina — —09.4326 Serbia — —09.4327 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia — —Transitional measures, ‘exceptional import sugar’ and ‘industrial sugar’2014/2015 Quota periodApplications lodged from 8 to 14 September 2014Order No Type Allocation coefficient (%) Further applications09.4367 Transitional measures (Croatia) — Suspended09.4380 Exceptional import — —09.4390 Industrial sugar — —
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;third country;import (EU);Community import;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar,22
334,"Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2023/83 of 18 July 1983 amending Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 440/83 in respect of the shiftwork allowances for officials and other servants of the European Communities. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing a single Council and a single Commission of the European Communities,Having regard to the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof,Having regard to the Staff Regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities laid down by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 440/83 (2), and in particular Articles 63, 64, 65 and 82 of the Staff Regulations and the first paragraph of Article 20 and Article 64 of the conditions of employment,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas an error was made in the submission of the proposal for Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 440/83; whereas this error must be corrected,. The following paragraph is hereby added to Article 9 of Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 440/83:'With effect from 1 July 1982, the amounts of Bfrs 6 207, 10 242 and 13 966 for the shiftwork allowances laid down in Article 9 of Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 372/82 (2) shall be replaced by Bfrs 6 592, 10 877 and 14 832 respectively.(2) OJ No L 47, 19. 2. 1982, p. 13.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 July 1983.For the CouncilThe PresidentY. CHARALAMBOPOULOS(1) OJ No L 56, 4. 3. 1968, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 53, 26. 2. 1983, p. 1.
",European official;EC basic post;EC staff;EU official;official of the EU;official of the European Union;staff of the EC;remuneration of work;income derived from work;shift work;continuous shift work;servant (EU);EC auxiliary staff;EC local staff;EC scientific staff;EC servants;EU temporary staff;contract agent (EU);servant of the European Union;servants of the European Communities;temporary agent (EU);temporary servant (EU),22
2898,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1105/2001 of 30 May 2001 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1911/91 on the application of the provisions of Community law to the Canary Islands. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 25(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament(2),Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(3),Whereas:(1) Article 5(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1911/91(4) established a transitional period which authorised the Spanish authorities to impose a tax on production and imports (APIM) on all products entering or produced in the Canary Islands.(2) Article 6(1) of that Regulation established a transitional period to introduce progressively the Common Customs Tariff (CCT) in the Canary Islands.(3) Both transitional periods expired on 31 December 2000.(4) In October and November 2000 the Spanish authorities requested that the said transitional periods and the measures introduced on the basis of Regulation (EEC) No 1911/91 be extended.(5) In July and October 2000, the Spanish authorities gave notification of a new tax which would apply to the Canary Islands and is intended to compensate for the handicaps referred to in Article 299(2) of the Treaty.(6) The request contained documentation which indicated that even though the economic situation on the Canary Islands had improved during the transitional period, the full integration of the region would lead to a decline in industrial and commercial activity, and thus in employment, in the different sectors concerned.(7) However, in the short period available it was not possible to evaluate the full impact of the termination or modification of the existing measures on the economic and social situation of the Canary Islands.(8) In order to ensure that the economic operators concerned are afforded a certain continuity in the legal framework affecting their business, it is appropriate to extend the said transitional periods by one year.(9) Once the abovementioned evaluation has been completed, the Commission will make, if necessary, a new proposal taking into account the aims of Article 299(2) of the Treaty,. In Article 5(1) and (6) and Article 6(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1911/91 the date ""31 December 2000"" shall be replaced by ""31 December 2001"". This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 2001.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 May 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. Lejon(1) Proposal of 9 February 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) Opinion delivered on 3 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) Opinion delivered on 1 April 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4) OJ L 171, 29.6.1991, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2674/99 (OJ L 326, 18.12.1988, p. 3).
",European integration;European unification;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);customs territory (EU);EC customs territory;customs territory of the EEC;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;Canary Islands;Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands,22
2673,"84/127/EEC: Commission Decision of 28 February 1984 establishing that the apparatus described as 'MEE - Cloud Condensation Nucleus Counter, model 130' may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 5 September 1983, the Federal Republic of Germany has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'MEE - Cloud Condensation Nucleus Counter, model 130', ordered on 30 June 1982 and intended to be used for cloud physics studies and in particular for the determination of the quantitative correlation between the number and kind of nuclei present in a cloud, should be considered to be a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 26 January 1984 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a detector and counter;Whereas its objective technical characteristics, such as the precision in the field of the measurement of the humidity, and the use to which it is put make it specially suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for scientific activities; whereas it must therefore be considered to be a scientific apparatus;Whereas, on the basis of information received from Member States, apparatus of equivalent scientific value capable of use for the same purpose is not currently manufactured in the Community; whereas, therefore, duty-free admission of this apparatus is justified,. The apparatus described as 'MEE - Cloud Condensation Nucleus Counter, model 130', which is the subject of an application by the Federal Republic of Germany of 5 September 1983, may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 February 1984.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 74, 18. 3. 1982, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;measuring equipment;measuring instrument;meter;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;physical sciences;physics;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
30683,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1262/2005 of 1 August 2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 27/2005 as regards fishing opportunities for herring in zones I and II. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 27/2005 of 22 December 2004 fixing for 2005 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (1), and in particular Article 5(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 5(4) of Regulation (EC) No 27/2005 lays down the possibility to increase the Community’s fishing opportunities for blue whiting and herring when third countries do not respect a responsible management of those stocks.(2) In disregard of the allocation of fishing opportunities in zones I and II applied by the coastal States concerned since 1997, Norway has recently increased its fishing opportunities of herring by an additional quantity of 14 %. It appears therefore that Norway does not respect a responsible management of the herring stock.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture.(4) Regulation (EC) No 27/2005 should therefore be amended accordingly,. Annex IC to Regulation (EC) No 27/2005 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 August 2005.For the CommissionJoe BORGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 12, 14.1.2005, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 860/2005 (OJ L 144, 8.6.2005, p. 1).ANNEXAnnex IC to Regulation (EC) No 27/2005 is amended as follows:The entry concerning the species herring in zone I, II (EC waters and international waters) is replaced by the following:‘Species : HerringZone : I, II (EC waters and international waters)‘Species : HerringZone : I, II (EC waters and international waters)Belgium 31Denmark 30 677Germany 5 373Spain 101France 1 324Ireland 7 942Netherlands 10 979Poland 1 553Portugal 101Finland 475Sweden 11 368United Kingdom 19 613EC 89 537Faroe Islands 7 548 (1)TAC 890 000 Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:II, Vb north of 62° N (Faroese waters) (HER/*25B-F)Belgium 3Denmark 2 580Germany 452Spain 9France 111Ireland 668Netherlands 924Poland 131Portugal 9Finland 40Sweden 956United Kingdom 1 650’II, Vb north of 62° N (Faroese waters) (HER/*25B-F)Belgium 3Denmark 2 580Germany 452Spain 9France 111Ireland 668Netherlands 924Poland 131Portugal 9Finland 40Sweden 956United Kingdom 1 650’
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;sea fish;fishing regulations;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
38147,"Commission Directive 2010/29/EU of 27 April 2010 amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC to include flonicamid (IKI-220) as active substance (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC France received on 23 December 2003 an application from ISK Biosciences Europe SA for the inclusion of the active substance flonicamid (IKI-220) in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Commission Decision 2004/686/EC (2) confirmed that the dossier was ‘complete’ in the sense that it could be considered as satisfying, in principle, the data and information requirements of Annexes II and III to Directive 91/414/EEC.(2) For that active substance, the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed, in accordance with the provisions of Article 6(2) and (4) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the uses proposed by the applicant. The designated rapporteur Member State submitted a draft assessment report on 24 May 2005.(3) The assessment report was peer reviewed by the Member States and the EFSA and presented to the Commission in the format of the EFSA Scientific Report for flonicamid on 18 December 2009 (3). This report was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and was finalised on 12 March 2010 in the format of the Commission review report for flonicamid.(4) It has appeared from the various examinations made that plant protection products containing flonicamid may be expected to satisfy, in general, the requirements laid down in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) and Article 5(3) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular with regard to the uses which were examined and detailed in the Commission review report. It is therefore appropriate to include flonicamid in Annex I to that Directive, in order to ensure that in all Member States the authorisations of plant protection products containing this active substance may be granted in accordance with the provisions of that Directive.(5) Without prejudice to the obligations defined by Directive 91/414/EEC as a consequence of including an active substance in Annex I, Member States should be allowed a period of six months after inclusion to review existing provisional authorisations of plant protection products containing flonicamid to ensure that the requirements laid down by Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular in its Article 13 and the relevant conditions set out in Annex I, are satisfied. Member States should transform existing provisional authorisations into full authorisations, amend them or withdraw them in accordance with the provisions of Directive 91/414/EEC. By derogation from the above deadline, a longer period should be provided for the submission and assessment of the complete Annex III dossier of each plant protection product for each intended use in accordance with the uniform principles laid down in Directive 91/414/EEC.(6) It is therefore appropriate to amend Directive 91/414/EEC accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. Member States shall adopt and publish by 28 February 2011 at the latest the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 March 2011.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. 1.   Member States shall in accordance with Directive 91/414/EEC, where necessary, amend or withdraw existing authorisations for plant protection products containing flonicamid as active substance by 28 February 2011. By that date, they shall in particular verify that the conditions in Annex I to that Directive relating to flonicamid are met, with the exception of those identified in part B of the entry concerning the active substance, and that the holder of the authorisation has, or has access to, a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive in accordance with the conditions of Article 13(2) of that Directive.2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, for each authorised plant protection product containing flonicamid as either the only active substance or as one of several active substances all of which were listed in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, by 31 August 2010 at the latest Member States shall re-evaluate the product in accordance with the uniform principles provided for in Annex VI to Directive 91/414/EEC, on the basis of a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex III to that Directive and taking into account part B of the entry in Annex I to that Directive concerning flonicamid. On the basis of that evaluation, they shall determine whether the product satisfies the conditions set out in Article 4(1)(b), (c), (d) and (e) of Directive 91/414/EEC.Following that determination Member States shall:(a) in the case of a product containing flonicamid as the only active substance, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 29 February 2012 at the latest; or(b) in the case of a product containing flonicamid as one of several active substances, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 29 February 2012 or by the date fixed for such an amendment or withdrawal in the respective Directive or Directives which added the relevant substance or substances to Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, whichever is the latest. This Directive shall enter into force on 1 September 2010. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 April 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 313, 12.10.2004, p. 21.(3)  EFSA Scientific Report (2010) 8(1):1445, Conclusion regarding the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance flonicamid (IKI-220), available online at www.efsa.europa.euANNEXIn Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, the following entry is added at the end of the table:No Common Name, Identification Numbers IUPAC Name Purity (1) Entry into force Expiration of inclusion Specific provisions‘310 Flonicamid (IKI-220) N-cyanomethyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)nicotinamide ≥ 960 g/kg 1 September 2010 31 August 2020 PART A— the risk to operators and re-entry workers,— the risk to bees.(1)  Further details on identity and specification of active substances are provided in the review report.
",marketing standard;grading;plant health product;plant protection product;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;testing;experiment;industrial testing;pilot experiment;test;confidentiality;confidential information,22
20939,"Commission Decision of 25 April 2001 on the State aid which Austria is planning to implement in favour of Voest Alpine Stahl Linz GmbH (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 1130). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 4(c) thereof,Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 62(1)(a) thereof read in conjunction with Protocol 14,Having regard to Commission Decision No 2496/96/ECSC of 18 December 1996 establishing Community rules for State aid to the steel industry(1),Having called on interested parties to submit their comments pursuant to the provisions cited above(2),Whereas:I. PROCEDURE(1) By letter dated 15 April 1999 Austria notified the Commission of aid for environmental protection to Voest Alpine Stahl Linz GmbH concerning an extension of its wastewater treatment installations.(2) By letter dated 17 May 2000 the Commission informed Austria that it had decided to initiate the procedure laid down in Article 6(5) of Decision No 2496/96/ECSC of 18 December 1996 establishing Community rules for State aid to the steel industry (hereinafter referred to as the ""steel aid code""), in respect of the aid.(3) The Commission decision to initiate the procedure was published in the Official Journal of the European Communities(3).The Commission called on interested parties to submit their comments.(4) The Commission has received no comments from interested parties. Austria presented its comments by letter dated 20 June 2000 and a change to its initial notification, reducing the aid to 15 % of the eligible investment costs, by letter dated 28 February 2001.II. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE AID(5) Voest Alpine Stahl Linz GmbH is an integrated steel company producing crude steel and hot- rolled sheets. It operates a hot rolling mill with an annual production of 3 to 3,7 million tonnes. The rolling mill comprises a reheating furnace and a strip-cooling installation. The entire rolling process involves the use of water, which the company gets from the Danube. This water is contaminated with solids and machine oil before it is discharged back into the river.(6) On 27 November 1998 new standards for pollution in wastewater by steel companies entered into force in Austria. Existing installations such as those of Voest Alpine Stahl Linz GmbH qualified for a transition period of seven years, i.e. until 27 November 2005. The company decided, however, to bring its installations into line with the new standards before the deadline. In 1997 it applied to the Austrian authorities for aid with a view to a significant extension of its water purification system in 1997 and 1998.(7) In its decision to open the procedure, the Commission expressed doubts as to whether the project was eligible for environmental aid in view of the age of the former installations, which dated from 1958. It was not clear at the time whether the investments had been carried out purely in order to meet higher environmental standards or whether they would have been necessary in any case because the old equipment had become obsolete. This situation was clarified in the context of the procedure.(8) The existing water treatment was rather rudimentary and consisted mainly of three sedimentation basins, which filtered the water before it was dumped into the Danube. These installations remain in place but significant additions have been made to them. Five separators have been installed which receive the water from the existing sedimentation basins and in which water is separated from oil and solids. The water then proceeds to newly installed filters, from where part of it is reused for cooling purposes in the rolling-mill process, and the other part is discharged, undergoing further treatment via a sand and gravel bed before reaching the Danube. Solids and oil are disposed of by incineration in the company's blast furnace.(9) The Austrian authorities propose to grant aid of ATS 22,4 million (EUR 1,6 million), equivalent to 15 % of the project's eligible costs, which amount to ATS 149,1 million (EUR 10,9 million) in total.III. COMMENTS FROM AUSTRIA(10) In its comments, Austria explained the nature of the investments and what they represented in comparison with the initial water treatment facilities. Those facilities could have remained unchanged if it had not been deemed necessary to limit wastewater pollutants. Indeed, the most important component of the original facilities, namely the three sedimentation basins, remains in place and has been integrated into the new water purification installations. Austria has also amended its notification concerning the level of aid and reduced it to 15 % of investment costs as opposed to the 20 % originally indicated.IV. ASSESSMENT OF THE AID(11) Voest Alpine Stahl Linz GmbH is an undertaking within the meaning of Article 80 of the ECSC Treaty and therefore it is subject to the rules of the steel aid code. The measure notified by Austria constitutes aid within the meaning of Article 1 thereof. Article 3 provides for the possibility of environmental aid to be deemed compatible with the common market in so far as it complies with the Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection(4) (hereinafter referred to as the ""Guidelines"") and with the criteria for their application to the ECSC steel industry outlined in the annex to the steel aid code.(12) The guidelines provide as a general rule that the eligible costs must be strictly confined to the additional investments necessary if environmental targets are to be met(5). Aid for investments to comply with new mandatory standards which involve adapting plant and equipment to meet new environmental standards can be authorised up to the level of 15 % gross of the eligible costs. Aid may be granted only in respect of installations that have been in operation for at least two years when the new standards enter into force(6).(13) The annex to the steel aid code, while reaffirming the above rules, also requires the reason for the investments to be assessed. Essentially, investments carried out on economic grounds or as a result of the age of the existing plant or equipment, are not eligible for aid. The existing plant must have significant useful life left (at least 25 %) for the new investments to be eligible.(14) New environmental standards for wastewater from steel companies in Austria were published on 28 November 1997 and entered into force on 27 November 1998. However, existing installations such as those of Voest Alpine Stahl Linz GmbH qualified for a transition period of seven years, ending on 27 November 2005.(15) In order to comply with the new standards, Voest Alpine Stahl Linz GmbH carried out the notified investments, which entail important benefits for the environment: discharge of solids in open water have been reduced by 80 % and discharge of oil by 44 %. In its initial assessment, the Commission raised doubts about the eligibility of the investments for environmental aid under the steel aid code on the basis that the pre-existing installations dated from 1958. It questioned whether the new investments would have been necessary in any event and whether the remaining useful life of the pre-existing installations amounted to more than 25 % at the time of the investments.(16) On the basis of the information provided by the Austrian authorities in connection with the procedure, the doubts raised by the Commission have been cleared up. Although the former installations dated from 1958, they would not have had to be replaced for production or environmental reasons if the wastewater pollution standards had not been changed. They could have continued to operate without any time limit. The investments had to be carried out purely because the old system was not able to meet the new environmental protection standards on wastewater. The main elements of the old system, the three basins, have been integrated into the new system. The Commission therefore concludes that the investments were carried out purely for environmental reasons and with a view to meeting the new standards.V. CONCLUSION(17) hi the light of the above considerations, the Commission concludes that its initial doubts have been cleared up. The subsidy of 15 % of the investment cost, as proposed by the Austrian authorities, meets the criteria for environmental aid to help firms comply with new environmental standards as laid down in the guidelines and in the annex to the steel aid code,. The aid which Austria is planning to implement in favour of Voest Alpine Stahl Linz GmbH amounting to ATS 22,4 million (EUR 1,6 million), and representing 15 % of the total eligible investment cost of ATS 149,1 million (EUR 10,9 million), is compatible with the common market. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Austria.. Done at Brussels, 25 April 2001.For the CommissionMario MontiMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 338, 28.12.1996, p. 42.(2) OJ C 190, 8.7.2000, p. 9.(3) See footnote 2.(4) OJ C 72, 10.3.1994, p. 3.(5) See point 3.2.1 of the guidelines.(6) See point 3.2.3.A of the guidelines.
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19146,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1130/1999 of 28 May 1999 reducing, for the 1999/2000 marketing year, the amount of aid for lemons delivered for processing following an overrun of the processing threshold. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 of 28 October 1996 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 858/1999(2), and in particular Article 6 thereof,(1) Whereas Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 establishes a processing threshold for lemons of 444000 tonnes; whereas Article 5(2) lays down that, for a given marketing year, overrunning of the processing threshold is to be assessed on the basis of the average of the quantities processed under the aid scheme during the three marketing years preceding the marketing year in question, or during an equivalent period; whereas, when an overrun has been established, the aid fixed for the marketing year in question in the Annex to that Regulation is to be reduced by 1 % per tranche of the overrun equal to 4400 tonnes;(2) Whereas the Member States, in accordance with Article 22(1)(b) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1169/97 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1082/1999(4), communicated the quantities of lemons processed under the aid scheme; whereas, based on this information, a processing threshold overrun of 171987 tonnes was established; whereas, therefore, the amounts of aid for lemons laid down in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 for the 1999/2000 marketing year must be reduced by 38 %;(3) Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 May 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 49.(2) OJ L 108, 27.4.1999, p. 8.(3) OJ L 169, 27.6.1997, p. 15.(4) OJ L 131, 27.5.1999, p. 24.
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32520,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 907/2006 of  20 June 2006  amending Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents, in order to adapt Annexes III and VII thereto   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on detergents (1), and in particular Article 13(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 ensures the free circulation of detergents on the internal market while at the same time providing a high level of protection to the environment and to human health by laying down rules for the ultimate biodegradation of surfactants for detergents, and for the labelling of detergent ingredients.(2) Some of the methods laid down in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 648/2004, e.g. the ISO 14593 reference method, are also applicable for testing substances that are poorly-soluble in water, if adequate dispersion of the substance is ensured. More guidance for testing poorly-soluble substances is given in ISO 10634. However, an additional test method should be introduced for use with surfactants that are poorly-soluble in water. The additional test method proposed is ISO standard 10708:1997 ‘Water quality — Evaluation in an aqueous medium of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds’. The Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER) concluded that ISO 10708 is of an equivalent standard to the test methods already included in Annex III to that Regulation and was in favour of its use.(3) To ensure a high level of health protection, information concerning detergent composition needs to be made more easily available to the general public. The address of a website should therefore be provided on the packaging of the detergent from which the list of ingredients mentioned in Section D of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 can be easily obtained.(4) There is a requirement to declare allergenic fragrances if they are added in the form of pure substances. However there is no requirement to declare them if they are added as constituents of complex ingredients such as essential oils or perfumes. To ensure better transparency to the consumer, allergenic fragrances in detergents should be declared irrespective of the way they are added to the detergent.(5) The list of ingredients intended for the general public that is given in section D of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 requires the use of specialised scientific nomenclature that may hinder rather than help the general public. Moreover, there are some minor inconsistencies between the information made available to the general public compared to that to be made available to medical personnel under section C of the same Annex. The ingredient information for the general public should be made more easily understandable by using the INCI nomenclature already in use for cosmetic ingredients, and sections C and D should be made compatible.(6) The definition of ‘detergent’ in the Regulation makes it clear that the rules on labelling apply to all detergents whether they contain surfactants or not. However, section D of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 lays down different rules for those industrial and institutional detergents that contain surfactants compared with those that do not. This difference in labelling requirements serves no useful purpose and should be eliminated.(7) Annexes III and VII to Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 should be amended accordingly. In the interest of clarity it is appropriate to replace those Annexes.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the detergents Committee,. Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 is amended as follows:1. Annex III is replaced by the text set out in Annex I to this Regulation.2. Annex VII is replaced by the text set out in Annex II to this Regulation. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. (2) shall apply from the day falling six months after the entry into force of this Regulation.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 June 2006.For the CommissionGünter VERHEUGENVice-President(1)  OJ L 104, 8.4.2004, p. 1.ANNEX I‘ANNEX IIIULTIMATE BIODEGRADABILITY (MINERALISATION) TEST METHODS FOR SURFACTANTS IN DETERGENTSA. The reference method for laboratory testing of surfactant ultimate biodegradability in this Regulation is based on the EN ISO standard 14593: 1999 (CO2 headspace test).1. EN ISO Standard 14593: 1999 — Water quality — Evaluation of ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in aqueous medium — Method by analysis of inorganic carbon in sealed vessels (CO2 headspace test). Pre-adaptation is not to be used. The 10-day window principle is not applied (reference method).2. Directive 67/548/EEC method, Annex V.C.4-C (carbon dioxide (CO2) Eeolution modified Sturm test): pre-adaptation is not to be used. The 10-day window principle is not applied.3. Directive 67/548/EEC method, Annex V.C.4-E (closed Bottle): pre-adaptation is not to be used. The 10-day window principle is not applied.4. Directive 67/548/EEC method, Annex V.C.4-D (manometric respirometry): pre-adaptation is not to be used. The 10-day window principle is not applied.5. Directive 67/548/EEC method, Annex V.C.4-F (MITI: Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Japan): pre-adaptation is not to be used. The 10-day window principle is not applied.6. ISO 10708:1997 — Water quality — Evaluation in an aqueous medium of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds — Determination of biochemical oxygen demand in a two-phase closed bottle test. Pre-adaptation is not to be used. The 10-day window principle is not applied.B. Depending on the physical characteristics of the surfactant, one of the methods listed below may be used if appropriately justified (2). It should be noted that the pass criterion of at least 70 % of these methods is to be considered as equivalent to the pass criterion of at least 60 % referred to in methods listed in point A. The adequacy of the choice of the methods listed below shall be decided on a case-by-case confirmation, in accordance with Article 5 of this Regulation.1. Directive 67/548/EEC method, Annex V.C.4-A (dissolved organic carbon DOC die-away): pre-adaptation is not to be used. The 10-day window principle is not applied. The pass criteria for biodegradability measured according to the test shall be at least 70 % within 28 days.2. Directive 67/548/EEC method, Annex V.C.4-B (modified OECD screening-DOC die-away): pre-adaptation is not to be used. The 10-day window principle is not applied. The pass criteria for biodegradability measured according to the test shall be at least 70 % within 28 days.NB: Those of the abovementioned methods that are taken from Council Directive 67/548/EEC can also be found in the publication “Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances in the European Union”, Part 2: “Testing Methods”. European Commission 1997, ISBN 92-828-0076-8.(1)  These tests are identified as the most suitable for surfactants.(2)  The DOC methods could give results on the removal and not on the ultimate biodegradation. The manometric respirometry and the MITI and two-phase BOD methods would not be appropriate in some cases because the high initial test concentration could be inhibitory.’ANNEX II‘ANNEX VIILABELLING AND INGREDIENT DATA SHEETA.   Labelling of contentsThe following provisions on labelling shall apply to the packaging of detergents sold to the general public.The following weight percentage ranges:— less than 5 %,— 5 % or over but less than 15 %,— 15 % or over but less than 30 %,— 30 % and more,shall be used to indicate the content of the constituents listed below where they are added in a concentration above 0,2 % by weight:— phosphates,— phosphonates,— anionic surfactants,— cationic surfactants,— amphoteric surfactants,— non-ionic surfactants,— oxygen-based bleaching agents,— chlorine-based bleaching agents,— EDTA and salts thereof,— NTA (nitrilotriacetic acid) and salts thereof,— phenols and halogenated phenols,— paradichlorobenzene,— aromatic hydrocarbons,— aliphatic hydrocarbons,— halogenated hydrocarbons,— soap,— zeolites,— polycarboxylates.The following classes of constituent, if added, shall be listed irrespective of their concentration:— enzymes,— disinfectants,— optical brighteners,— perfumes.If added, preservation agents shall be listed, irrespective of their concentration, using where possible the common nomenclature established under Article 8 of Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (1).If added at concentrations exceeding 0,01 % by weight, the allergenic fragrances that appear on the list of substances in Annex III, Part 1 to Directive 76/768/EEC, as a result of its amendment by Directive 2003/15/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) to include the allergenic perfume ingredients from the list first established by the Scientific Committee on Cosmetics and Non-food Products (SCCNFP) in its opinion SCCNFP/0017/98, shall be listed using the nomenclature of that Directive, as shall any other allergenic fragrances that are subsequently added to Annex III, Part 1 to Directive 76/768/EEC by adaptation of that Annex to technical progress.If individual risk-based concentration limits for fragrance allergens are subsequently established by the SCCNFP, the Commission shall propose the adoption, in accordance with Article 12(2), of such limits to replace the limit of 0,01 % mentioned above.The website address, from which the list of ingredients mentioned in section D of Annex VII can be obtained, shall be given on the packaging.For detergents intended to be used in the industrial and institutional sector, and not made available to members of the general public, the abovementioned requirements do not have to be fulfilled if the equivalent information is provided by means of technical data sheets, safety data sheets, or in a similar appropriate manner.B.   Labelling of dosage informationAs prescribed in Article 11(4), the following provisions on labelling shall apply to the packaging of detergents sold to the general public. The packaging of detergents sold to the general public intended to be used as laundry detergents shall bear the following information:— the recommended quantities and/or dosage instructions expressed in millilitres or grams appropriate to a standard washing machine load, for soft, medium and hard water hardness levels and making provision for one or two cycle washing processes,— for heavy-duty detergents, the number of standard washing machine loads of “normally soiled” fabrics, and, for detergents for delicate fabrics, the number of standard washing machine loads of lightly-soiled fabrics, that can be washed with the contents of the package using water of medium hardness, corresponding to 2,5 millimoles CaCO3/l,— the capacity of any measuring cup, if provided, shall be indicated in millilitres or grams, and markings shall be provided to indicate the dose of detergent appropriate for a standard washing machine load for soft, medium and hard water hardness levels.The standard washing machine loads are 4,5 kg dry fabric for heavy-duty detergents and 2,5 kg dry fabric for light-duty detergents in line with the definitions of Commission Decision 1999/476/EC of 10 June 1999 establishing the Ecological Criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to Laundry Detergents (3). A detergent shall be considered to be a heavy-duty detergent unless the claims of the manufacturer predominantly promotes fabric care i.e. low temperature wash, delicate fibres and colours.C.   Ingredient data sheetThe following provisions shall apply to the listing of ingredients on the data sheet referred to in Article 9(3).The data sheet shall list the name of the detergent and that of the manufacturer.All ingredients shall be listed; in order of decreasing abundance by weight, and the list shall be sub-divided into the following weight percentage ranges:— 10 % or more,— 1 % or over, but less than 10 %,— 0,1 % or over, but less than 1 %,— less than 0,1 %.Impurities shall not be considered to be ingredients.“Ingredient” means any chemical substance, of synthetic or natural origin, intentionally included in the composition of a detergent. For the purpose of this Annex, a perfume, an essential oil, or a colouring agent shall be considered to be a single ingredient and none of the substances that they contain shall be listed, with the exception of those allergenic fragrance substances that appear on the list of substances in Annex III, Part 1 to Directive 76/768/EEC if the total concentration of the allergenic fragrance substance in the detergent exceeds the limit mentioned in section A.The common chemical name or IUPAC (4) name and, where available, the INCI (5) name, the CAS number, and the European Pharmacopoeia name, shall be given for each ingredient.D.   Publication of the list of ingredientsManufacturers shall make available on a website the ingredient data sheet mentioned above except for the following:— information on weight percentage ranges is not required— CAS numbers are not required— the ingredient names shall be given in INCI nomenclature, or where this is not available, the European Pharmacopoeia name, shall be given. If neither name is available, the common chemical name or IUPAC name shall be used instead. For a perfume the word “parfum” shall be used and for a colouring agent, the word “colorant”. A perfume, an essential oil, or a colouring agent shall be considered to be a single ingredient and none of the substances that they contain shall be listed, with the exception of those allergenic fragrance substances that appear on the list of substances in Annex III, Part 1 to Directive 76/768/EEC if the total concentration of the allergenic fragrance substance in the detergent exceeds the limit mentioned in section A.Access to the website shall not be subject to any restriction or condition and the content of the website shall be kept up to date. The website shall include a link to the Commission Pharmacos website or to any other suitable website that provides a table of correspondence between INCI names, European Pharmacopoeia names, and CAS numbers.This obligation shall not apply to industrial or institutional detergents, or to surfactants for industrial or institutional detergents, for which a technical data sheet or safety data sheet is available.(1)  OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2005/80/EC (OJ L 303, 22.11.2005, p. 32).(2)  OJ L 66, 11.3.2003, p. 26.(3)  OJ L 187, 20.7.1999, p. 52. Decision as last amended by Decision 2003/200/EC (OJ L 76, 22.3.2003, p. 25).(4)  International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.(5)  International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient.’
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2015,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2268/95 of 27 September 1995 concerning the second list of priority substances as foreseen under Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 of 23 March 1993 on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances (1), and in particular Articles 8 and 10 thereof,Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 envisages a system of evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances and whereas in order to undertake the risk evaluation of such substances, it is appropriate to identify priority substances requiring attention;Whereas in consequence, Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 requires that the Commission shall draw up a list of priority substances and whereas Article 8 further indicates the factors which shall be taken into account in drawing up the said list;Whereas Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 foresees that for each substance on the priority lists a Member State shall be given responsibility for its evaluation and whereas the allocation of substances shall ensure a fair sharing of the burden between Member States;Whereas a first priority list has been adopted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1179/94 (2);Whereas, the provisions of this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established pursuant to Article 15 of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93,. Priority list1.   The second list of priority substances is hereby established and is set out in the Annex to this Regulation.2.   For each substance on the priority list, the Member State which shall be responsible for its evaluation is hereby designated and is indicated in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 September 1995.For the CommissionRitt BJERREGAARDMember of the Commission(1)  OJ No L 84, 5. 4. 1993, p. 1.(2)  OJ No L 131, 26. 5. 1994, p. 3.ANNEXEinecs No CAS No Substance name Member State201-963-1 90-04-0 o-anisidine A200-746-9 71-23-8 propan-1-ol D202-411-2 95-33-0 N-cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-sulphenamide D202-905-8 100-97-0 methenamine D203-804-1 110-80-5 2-ethoxyethanol D203-839-2 111-15-9 2-ethoxyethyl acetate D204-118-5 115-96-8 tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate D246-690-9 25167-70-8 2,4,4-trimethylpentene D263-125-1 61790-33-8 Amines, tallow alkyl D203-625-9 108-88-3 toluene DK204-428-0 120-82-1 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene DK200-663-8 67-66-3 chloroform F247-977-1 26761-40-0 di-‘isodecyl’ phthalate F249-079-5 28553-12-0 di-‘isononyl’ phthalate F271-090-9 68515-48-0 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C8-10-branched alkyl esters, C9-rich F271-091-4 68515-49-1 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C9-11-branched alkyl esters, C10-rich F231-765-0 7722-84-1 hydrogen peroxide FIN200-871-9 75-45-6 chlorodifluoromethane I231-668-3 7681-52-9 sodium hypochloric I203-692-4 109-66-0 pentane NL201-058-1 77-78-1 dimethyl sulphate NL202-627-7 98-01-1 2-furaldehyde NL204-661-8 123-91-1 1,4-dioxane NL209-151-9 557-05-1 zinc distcarate NL215-222-5 1314-13-2 zinc oxide NL231-175-3 7440-66-6 zinc NL231-592-0 7646-85-7 zinc chloride NL231-793-3 7733-02-0 zinc sulphate NL231-944-3 7779-90-0 trizine bis(orthophosphate) NL204-211-0 117-81-7 bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate S247-148-4 25637-99-4 hexabromocyclododecane S200-879-2 75-56-9 methyloxirane UK201-800-4 88-12-0 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone UK246-672-0 25154-52-3 nonylphenol UK251-084-2 32534-81-9 diphenyl ether, pentabromo derivative UK284-325-5 84852-15-3 Phenol, 4-nonyl-, branched UK
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22897,"2002/640/EC: Commission Decision of 31 July 2002 concerning a request for exemption submitted by Germany pursuant to Article 8(2)(c) of Council Directive 70/156/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (notified under document number C(2002) 2833). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers(1), as last amended by Commission Directive 2001/116/EC(2), and in particular Article 8(2)(c) thereof,Whereas:(1) The request for exemption submitted by Germany on 17 May 2002, which reached the Commission on 27 May 2002, contained the information required by Article 8(2)(c) of Directive 70/156/EEC.(2) The request concerns the installation on one type of vehicle of category M1 of headlamps with a bend lighting function. Bend lighting is a function intended to provide enhanced illumination of the road into bends.(3) The reasons given in the request, according to which such vehicle types meet the requirements of Annex IV to Directive 70/156/EEC, apart from Council Directive 76/756/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles and their trailers(3), as last amended by Commission Directive 97/28/EC(4), are well founded.(4) The description of the tests, the results thereof and their compliance with UN/ECE Regulation No 48, as amended recently, ensure a satisfactory level of safety.(5) The Community Directive concerned will be amended in order to permit the installation of such bend lighting.(6) The measures provided for by this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Adaptation to Technical Progress set up by Directive 70/156/EEC,. The request submitted by Germany for an exemption concerning the approval and placing on the market a type of vehicle of category M1 fitted with bend lighting in accordance with the draft UN/ECE provisions is hereby approved. The validity of the approvals granted in accordance with this Decision shall take effect on 1 July 2002 and shall expire on 30 June 2004. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 31 July 2002.For the CommissionErkki LiikanenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1.(2) OJ L 18, 21.1.2002, p. 1.(3) OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 1.(4) OJ L 171, 30.6.1997, p. 1.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;motor vehicle;commercial vehicle;juggernaut;lorry;lorry tanker;trailer;truck;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;EC conformity marking,22
277,"82/874/EEC: Commission Decision of 9 December 1982 on the implementation of the reform of agricultural structure in 1982 in the Federal Republic of Germany pursuant to Council Directive 72/159/EEC (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/159/EEC of 17 April 1972 on the modernization of farms (1), as last amended by Directive 81/528/EEC (2), and in particular Article 18 (3) thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 17 (4) of Directive 72/159/EEC, the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has notified the following laws, regulations and administrative provisions:- amended directive on the granting of Land loans for farm investments in the Land of Lower Saxony,- directive on aid for land reparcelling in the Land of Lower Saxony;Whereas, under Article 18 (3) of Directive 72/159/EEC, the Commission has to decide whether, having regard to the objectives of the said Directive and to the need for a proper connection between the various measures, such laws, regulations and administrative provisions comply with the Directive and whether having regard to the said laws, regulations and administrative provisions, the provisions for the implementation of the reform of agricultural structure pursuant to Directive 72/159/EEC existing in the Federal Republic of Germany in 1982 thus continue to satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community;Whereas the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has also stated that the derogation provided for at 9.3 of the basic rules for investment aid for individual farms is applicable in Lower Saxony;Whereas, having regard to the information notified, the abovementioned directives satisfy the conditions of Directive 72/159/EEC;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,. Having regard to the directives of the Land of Lower Saxony on the granting of Land loans for farm investments and on aid for land reparcelling the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for the implementation of Directive 72/159/EEC existing in the Federal Republic of Germany in 1982 continue to satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community to common measures within the meaning of Article 15 of Directive 72/159/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 9 December 1982.For the CommissionPoul DALSAGERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 96, 23. 4. 1972, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 197, 20. 7. 1981, p. 41.
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;farm modernisation;farm development;farm modernization;modernisation of agricultural structures;modernisation of farming;agrarian reform;agricultural reform;reform of agricultural structures;farm development plan;agricultural development plan;physical improvement plan;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid;EAGGF Guidance Section;EAGGF Guidance Section aid,22
35292,"2008/816/EC: Commission Decision of 20 October 2008 amending Decision 2003/467/EC as regards the declaration that certain administrative regions of Poland are officially free of enzootic bovine leucosis (notified under document number C(2008) 5987) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), and in particular Annex D(I)(E) thereto,Whereas:(1) Annex D to Directive 64/432/EEC provides that a Member State or part of a Member State may, as regards bovine herds, be considered officially enzootic-bovine-leukosis-free subject to compliance with certain conditions set out in that Directive.(2) The lists of regions of Member States declared free of enzootic bovine leukosis are set out in Commission Decision 2003/467/EC of 23 June 2003 establishing the official tuberculosis, brucellosis and enzootic-bovine-leukosis-free status of certain Member States and regions of Member States as regards bovine herds (2).(3) Poland has now submitted to the Commission documentation demonstrating compliance with the appropriate conditions provided for in Directive 64/432/EEC as regards 29 administrative regions (powiaty) within the superior administrative units (Voivodships) of Mazowieckie, Podlaskie and Warminsko-mazurskie in order that those regions may be considered officially enzootic-bovine-leukosis-free regions of Poland.(4) Following the evaluation of that documentation, those regions (powiaty) in Poland should be recognised as officially enzootic-bovine-leukosis-free regions of that Member State.(5) Decision 2003/467/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex III to Decision 2003/467/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 October 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64.(2)  OJ L 156, 25.6.2003, p. 74.ANNEXIn Chapter 2 of Annex III to Decision 2003/467/EC, the second part concerning Poland is replaced by the following:‘In Poland:— Voivodship DolnośląskiePowiaty: bolesławiecki, dzierżoniowski, głogowski, górowski, jaworski, jeleniogórski, Jelenia Góra, kamiennogórski, kłodzki, legnicki, Legnica, lubański, lubiński, lwówecki, milicki, oleśnicki, oławski, polkowicki, strzeliński, średzki, świdnicki, trzebnicki, wałbrzyski, Wałbrzych, wołowski, wrocławski, Wrocław, ząbkowicki, zgorzelecki, złotoryjski.— Voivodship LubelskiePowiaty: bialski, Biała Podlaska, biłgorajski, chełmski, Chełm, hrubieszowski, janowski, krasnostawski, kraśnicki, lubartowski, lubelski, Lublin, łęczyński, łukowski, opolski, parczewski, puławski, radzyński, rycki, świdnicki, tomaszowski, włodawski, zamojski, Zamość.— Voivodship Kujawsko-pomorskiePowiaty: aleksandrowski, chełmiński, golubsko-dobrzyński, grudziądzki, Grudziądz, toruński, Toruń, wąbrzeski.— Voivodship ŁódzkiePowiaty: bełchatowski, brzeziński, kutnowski, łaski, łęczycki, łowicki, łódzki, Łódź, opoczyński, pabianicki, pajęczański, piotrkowski, Piotrków Trybunalski, poddębicki, radomszczański, rawski, sieradzki, skierniewicki, Skierniewice, tomaszowski, wieluński, wieruszowski, zduńskowolski, zgierski.— Voivodship MałopolskiePowiaty: brzeski, bocheński, chrzanowski, dąbrowski, gorlicki, krakowski, Kraków, limanowski, miechowski, myślenicki, nowosądecki, nowotarski, Nowy Sącz, oświęcimski, olkuski, proszowicki, suski, tarnowski, Tarnów, tatrzański, wadowicki, wielicki.— Voivodship MazowieckiePowiaty: białobrzeski, garwoliński, grójecki, gostyniński, grodziski, kozienicki, lipski, Płock, płocki, pruszkowski, przysuski, Radom, radomski, sochaczewski, szydłowiecki, warszawski zachodni, zwoleński, żyrardowski.— Voivodship OpolskiePowiaty: brzeski, głubczycki, kędzierzyńsko-kozielski, kluczborski, krapkowicki, namysłowski, nyski, oleski, opolski, Opole, prudnicki, strzelecki.— Voivodship PodkarpackiePowiaty: bieszczadzki, brzozowski, dębicki, jarosławski, jasielski, kolbuszowski, krośnieński, Krosno, leski, leżajski, lubaczowski, łańcucki, mielecki, niżański, przemyski, Przemyśl, przeworski, ropczycko-sędziszowski, rzeszowski, Rzeszów, sanocki, stalowowolski, strzyżowski, Tarnobrzeg, tarnobrzeski.— Voivodship PodlaskiePowiaty: augustowski, bielski, hajnowski, siemiatycki, sokólski, wysokomazowiecki, zambrowski.— Voivodship ŚląskiePowiaty: będziński, bielski, Bielsko-Biała, bieruńsko-lędziński, Bytom, Chorzów, cieszyński, częstochowski, Częstochowa, Dąbrowa Górnicza, gliwicki, Gliwice, Jastrzębie Zdrój, Jaworzno, Katowice, kłobucki, lubliniecki, mikołowski, Mysłowice, myszkowski, Piekary Śląskie, pszczyński, raciborski, Ruda Śląska, rybnicki, Rybnik, Siemianowice Śląskie, Sosnowiec, świętochłowice, tarnogórski, Tychy, wodzisławski, Zabrze, zawierciański, Żory, żywiecki.— Voivodship ŚwiętokrzyskiePowiaty: buski, jędrzejowski, kazimierski, kielecki, Kielce, konecki, opatowski, ostrowiecki, pińczowski, sandomierski, skarżyski, starachowicki, staszowski, włoszczowski.— Voivodship Warmińsko-mazurskiePowiaty: ełcki, giżycki, gołdapski, olecki.— Voivodship WielkopolskiePowiaty: jarociński, kaliski, Kalisz, kępiński, kolski, koniński, Konin, krotoszyński, ostrzeszowski, słupecki, turecki, wrzesiński.’
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal leucosis;bovine leucosis;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;Poland;Republic of Poland;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;livestock;flock;herd;live animals,22
4568,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 758/2007 of 29 June 2007 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3149/92 laying down detailed rules for the supply of food from intervention stocks for the benefit of the most deprived persons in the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3730/87 of 10 December 1987 laying down the general rules for the supply of food from intervention stocks to designated organisations for distribution to the most deprived persons in the Community (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas:(1) The second subparagraph of Article 3(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3149/92 (2) provides that 70 % of the products allocated to a Member State must be withdrawn from stock before 1 July in the year of implementation of the plan. Given the late participation of Romania in the 2007 annual plan as a result of the date of its accession to the Community, for that Member State there should be a derogation from that requirement as regards the 2007 plan.(2) Regulation (EEC) No 3149/92 should be amended accordingly.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. In Article 3(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3149/92, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:‘70 % of the quantities referred to in Article 2(3)(1)(b) must be withdrawn from stock before 1 July in the year of plan implementation. However, this requirement shall not apply to allocations of 500 tonnes or less. Nor shall this requirement apply to products allocated to Romania under the 2007 annual plan. Any quantities that have not been withdrawn from intervention stocks by 30 September in the year of plan implementation shall no longer be allocated to the Member State to which they were assigned under the plan in question.’ This Regulation shall enter into force on 30 June 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 June 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 352, 15.12.1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2535/95 (OJ L 260, 31.10.1995, p. 3).(2)  OJ L 313, 30.10.1992, p. 50. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 725/2007 (OJ L 165, 27.6.2007, p. 4).
",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;intervention stock;food aid;aid to disadvantaged groups;aid to low-income groups;charity;income support;supplementary benefit;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
27444,"2004/590/EC: Commission Decision of 4 June 2004 recognising the fully operational character of the Cypriot database for bovine animals (notified under document number C(2004) 1969) (Only the Greek text is authentic)(Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia, and in particular Article 57 thereof,Whereas:(1) Cyprus has presented a request for recognition of the fully operational character of the database that forms part of the Cypriot system for the identification and registration of bovine animals, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2000 establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97 (1).(2) The Cypriot authorities have submitted appropriate information that was updated to 31 March 2004.(3) The Cypriot authorities have undertaken to improve the reliability of this database ensuring in particular that (i) additional measures, including inspections, shall be implemented to improve the observation of the five working days deadline for notification by the keeper of births, deaths and movements, in particular onto farms, (ii) additional measures shall be implemented to allow rapid correction of errors or omissions detected automatically or during on-the-spot inspections, (iii) additional plausibility tests shall be implemented to ensure the quality of the information in the database, in particular on births, (iv) the event database shall be re-enforced to ensure the quality of the information concerning the application of replacement eartags, (v) measures shall be implemented to ensure that controls on identification and registration of bovine animals are carried out in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1082/2003 (2).(4) The Cypriot authorities undertook to implement the agreed improvement measures at the latest by 30 April 2004.(5) In view of the above, it is appropriate to recognise the fully operational character of the Cypriot database for bovine animals,. The Cypriot database for bovine animals is recognised as fully operational from 1 May 2004. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Cyprus.. Done at Brussels, 4 June 2004.For the CommissionDavid BYRNEMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 204, 11.8.2000, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.(2)  OJ L 156, 25.6.2003, p. 9. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 499/2004 (OJ L 80, 18.3.2004, p. 24).
",meat processing industry;cutting premises;cutting-up premises;slaughterhouse;database;data bank;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;Cyprus;Republic of Cyprus;data collection;compiling data;data retrieval;agricultural census;census of agriculture;farm census;livestock census;labelling,22
24344,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1643/2002 of 13 September 2002 amending, for the third time, Council Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 of 18 February 2002 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1345/2002(2), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 empowers the Commission to amend Annex I to that Regulation on the basis of decisions in respect of the Annex to Common Position 2002/145/CFSP(3).(2) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 lists the persons, entities and bodies covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.(3) On 13 September 2002, the Council has decided to amend the Annex to Common Position 2002/145/CFSP and, therefore, Annex I should be amended accordingly.(4) In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation must enter into force immediately,. Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 shall be replaced with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 September 2002.For the CommissionChristopher PattenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 50, 21.2.2002, p. 4.(2) OJ L 196, 25.7.2002, p. 28.(3) See page 56 of this Official Journal.ANNEXList of persons, entities and bodies referred to in Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 310/2002>TABLE>
",military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;economic sanctions;freedom of movement;freedom to travel;right to freedom of movement;right to move freely;Zimbabwe;Republic of Zimbabwe;Southern Rhodesia;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,22
19577,"2000/3/EC: Council Decision of 21 December 1999 on the provisional application of the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt on trade in textile products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof, in conjunction with Article 300(2), first sentence thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the European Community a Memorandum of Understanding between the European Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt on trade in textile products;(2) The Memorandum of Understanding should be applied on a provisional basis from 1 January 2000 pending the completion of the producers for its conclusion, subject to reciprocal provisional application by the Arab Republic of Egypt,. The Memorandum of Understanding between the European Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt on trade in textile products shall be applied on a provisional basis from 1 January 2000 pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusions, subject to reciprocal provisional application by the Arab Republic of Egypt(1).The text of the initialled Memorandum of Understanding is attached to this Decision.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentT. HALONEN(1) The date from which the Memorandum of Understanding will apply on a provisional basis will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities, C-series by the General Secretariat of the Council.
",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);trade agreement;trade negotiations;trade treaty;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;clothing;article of clothing;ready-made clothing;work clothes;Egypt;Arab Republic of Egypt,22
1752,"Commission Directive 81/333/EEC of 13 April 1981 amending Directive 79/490/EEC adapting to technical progress Council Directive 70/221/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection of motor vehicles and their trailers. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community ,Having regard to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers ( 1 ) , as last amended by Directive 80/1267/EEC ( 2 ) , and in particular Article 13 thereof ,Having regard to Council Directive 70/221/EEC of 20 March 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection of motor vehicles and their trailers ( 3 ) , as last amended by Directive 79/490/EEC ( 4 ) , and in particular Article 3 thereof ,Whereas , experience has shown that the current wording of item II.5.2 of the Annex to Directive 79/490/EEC relating to the rear underrun protection of vehicles in categories M1 , M2 , M3 , N1 , O1 and O2 is rather vague in respect of the width over which the requirement must be satisfied ; whereas this may lead to different requirements by different standardization services with the risk of contradictions with Council Directive 74/483/EEC ( 5 ) relating to external projections of vehicles in category M1 , and also of technical barriers to trade ,. Directive 79/490/EEC is hereby amended as follows :The text of item II.5.2 of the Annex shall be replaced by the following text :"" II.5.2 . Any vehicle in one of the categories M1 , M2 , M3 , N1 , O1 , or O2 ( categories under the international classification set out in note ( b ) of Annex I to Council Directive 70/156/EEC ) will be deemed to satisfy the condition set out in item II.5.1 :_ if it satisfies the conditions set out in item II.5.3 , or_ if the ground clearance of the rear part of the unladen vehicle does not exceed 55 cm over a width which is not shorter than that of the rear axle by more than 10 cm on either side ( excluding any tyre bulging close to the ground ) .Where there is more than one rear axle , the width to be considered is that of the widest .This requirement must be satisfied at least on a line at a distance of not more than 45 cm from the rear extremity of the vehicle . "" Before 1 October 1981 , Member States shall bring into force the provisions necessary to comply with this Directive , and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof . This Directive is addressed to the Member States .. Done at Brussels , 13 April 1981 .For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission
",approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;petrol;four-star petrol;gasoline;standard petrol;super petrol;motor vehicle;commercial vehicle;juggernaut;lorry;lorry tanker;trailer;truck;safety device;brake mechanism;head-rest;protective device;rear-view mirror;safety belt;vehicle parts;automobile accessory,22
35137,"Council Decision 2008/482/CFSP of 23 June 2008 amending Decision 2008/134/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories. ,Having regard to Council Joint Action 2005/797/CFSP of 14 November 2005 on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (1), and in particular Article 14(2) thereof, in conjunction with the second indent of Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union,Whereas:(1) On 14 November 2005 the Council adopted Joint Action 2005/797/CFSP establishing a European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) for a period of three years. The operational phase of EUPOL COPPS started on 1 January 2006.(2) On 18 February 2008 the Council adopted Decision 2008/134/CFSP implementing Joint Action 2005/797/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (2), which established a financial reference amount to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL COPPS for the period from 1 March 2008 to 31 December 2008.(3) The financial reference amount for EUPOL COPPS should be increased in order to allow for the reinforcement of its activities,. Article 1 of Decision 2008/134/CFSP shall be replaced by the following:‘Article 1The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) from 1 March 2008 to 31 December 2008 shall be EUR 6 000 000.’. This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Luxembourg, 23 June 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentI. JARC(1)  OJ L 300, 17.11.2005, p. 65. Joint Action as amended by Joint Action 2007/806/CFSP (OJ L 323, 8.12.2007, p. 50).(2)  OJ L 43, 19.2.2008, p. 38.
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;police cooperation;common foreign and security policy;CFSP;European foreign policy;common foreign policy;common security policy;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union;Palestine;East Jerusalem;Gaza strip;Occupied Palestinian Territory;West Bank;autonomous territories of Palestine;autonomous territory of Gaza;autonomous territory of Jericho,22
12099,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 3483/93 of 17 December 1993 on the issuing of licences for traditional imports of bananas originating in the ACP States for the first quarter of 1994. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 of 10 June 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community (2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3297/93 (3), and in particularArticle 16(1) and (2) thereof,Whereas Article 16 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 provides that where the quantities of bananas originating in one and the same ACP State listed in the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 for which import licences are applied for exceed the  indicative quantity fixed for the period in question, the Commission is to set a single reduction percentage to all licence applications mentioning that country of origin;Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 3298/93 (4) fixes indicative quantities for imports of bananas into the Community for the first quarter of 1994 for imports originating in the ACP States under the traditional quantities imported;Whereas, for Cameroon, the quantities requested for traditional imports of ACP bananas during the first quarter of 1994 are higher than the quantities fixed by Regulation (EEC) No 3298/93; whereas, as a result, a single reduction percentage should be  fixed for each application indicating this country or origin pursuant to Article 16 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93;Whereas this Regulation should take effect without delay in order to allow licences to be issued as quickly as possible,. For the first quarter of 1994, as regards licence applications for traditional imports of bananas originating in the ACP States, import licences shall be issued:- for the quantity indicated in the licence application, multiplied by a reduction coefficient of 87,6036 % for applications indicating the origin Cameroon,- in the case of applications indicating other origins, for the quantities indicated in the application. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(3) OJ No L 296, 1. 12. 1993, p. 46.(4) OJ No L 296, 1. 12. 1993, p. 48.
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;ACP countries;Cameroon;Republic of Cameroon,22
23534,"Council Regulation (EC) No 545/2002 of 18 March 2002 extending the financing of quality and marketing improvement plans for certain nuts and locust beans approved under Title IIa of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 and providing for a specific aid for hazelnuts. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 37 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(3),Whereas:(1) Title IIa of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables(4), provides for various specific measures to make good the inadequacy of production and marketing facilities for certain nuts and locust beans. Aid is provided to producer organisations which have received specific recognition and which have submitted a plan approved by the competent authority for improving the quality and the marketing of their produce.(2) The specific aid granted towards the drawing up and implementation of the quality and marketing improvement plan as specified in Article 14(d)(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 is restricted to a period of 10 years to allow a shift of financial responsibility on to the producers.(3) Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 was repealed by Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables(5). However, as specified by Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96, any rights acquired by producer organisations in application of Title IIa of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 are to be maintained until exhausted.(4) A number of plans expired in 2000, having completed their tenth year. These plans became eligible for an eleventh year of aid under Council Regulation (EC) No 558/2001 of 19 March 2001 extending for a period of up to one year the financing of certain quality and marketing improvement plans approved under Title IIa of Regulation (EC) No 1035/72(6).(5) A number of additional plans expired in 2001, having completed the tenth year.(6) In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2200/96, the Commission forwarded to the Council a report on the state of implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96. This report includes a description of the results of the specific measures for nuts and locust beans carried out under Title IIa of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 but does not put forward final proposals for a permanent support framework for the sector.(7) In recognition of the important environmental role played by the nut sector in protection against erosion, fire prevention and preservation of indigenous genetic material, and of its important social role in keeping people on the land and thus furthering preservation of the countryside, it is appropriate, for the year 2001, to grant to those producer organisations whose improvement plans expire in 2001, and who continue to fulfil the recognition criteria, continued financing of their plans within the 2002 budget. This should include those producer organisations whose original improvement plans expired in 2000 and which were extended under Regulation (EC) No 558/2001.(8) Eligible areas should be able to include those areas within a plan, which have been approved in 1990 or 1991, and subsequently included in, or transferred to, another plan through merger or acquisition of producer organisations.(9) Only aid applications in respect of work carried out until 15 June 2002 should qualify for financing. Plans for which the end of the tenth year was after 15 June 2000 were only entitled to an eleventh year of Community support until 15 June 2001 under Regulation (EC) No 558/2001. For the purpose of continuity, these plans should be entitled to Community support for the period between 15 June 2001 and 31 December 2001.(10) In order to simplify administrative procedures, aid should be limited to a maximum of those areas for which an aid application was made in the final year of the plan.(11) The period of up to one year is not sufficient to complete work of grubbing operations followed by replanting and/or varietal reconversion as referred to in Article 2(1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 790/89 of 20 March 1989 fixing the level of additional flat-rate aid for the formation of producers' organisations and the maximum amount applied to aid for quality and marketing improvement in the nut and locust bean growing sector(7). The maximum aid per hectare therefore should be paid in respect of other operations as specified in Article 2(2) of that Regulation with a maximum Community contribution of 75 %.(12) The implementing rules of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2159/89 of 18 July 1989 laying down detailed rules for applying the specific measures for nuts and locust beans as provided for in Title IIa of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72(8) should apply for the period of the continued payment of aid.(13) In order to deal with the economic situation in the hazelnut sector, flat-rate aid should be granted for hazelnuts harvested in the 2001/2002 marketing year, for those producer organisations not eligible for an extension to improvement plans under this Regulation,. Recognised producer organisations engaged in the production and marketing of nuts and/or locust beans and receiving aid pursuant to Title IIa of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72, whose quality and marketing improvement plans were approved in 1990 or 1991, or which contain areas approved in 1990 or 1991, may request the continuation of that aid for these areas for a further period of up to one year subject to the rules laid down in Articles 2 and 3 of this Regulation.For that period producer organisations shall continue to implement the plan as approved for the final year.For the purposes of this Regulation, the final year of the plan shall mean the tenth year for areas approved in 1991, and the eleventh year for areas approved in 1990 and extended under the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 558/2001. The aid shall:(a) be paid in regard to, and limited to, those areas for which an aid application has been submitted in respect of the final year of the plan;(b) be limited to a maximum of EUR 241,50 per hectare, of which the maximum Community participation shall be 75 %;(c) apply for a period of up to one year immediately following the expiry of the final year of the plan, up to a latest date of 15 June 2002.Plans extended pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 558/2001, for which the starting date of the final year is after 15 June 2000, shall be entitled to Community support for the period between 15 June 2001 and the end of the final year. Regulation (EEC) No 2159/89 shall apply mutatis mutandis to plans for which aid is paid pursuant to Article 1.Where necessary, additional implementing measures shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 46 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96. Article 55 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 shall be replaced by the following: ""Article 55For hazelnuts harvested during the 2001/2002 marketing year, aid of EUR 15/100 kg shall be granted to producer organisations, recognised pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 or to this Regulation, which implement a quality improvement plan within the meaning of Article 14d of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 or an operational programme within the meaning of Article 15, and do not benefit from the aid provided for in Articles 1 and 2 of Regulation (EC) No 545/2002."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 March 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Arias CaĂąete(1) OJ C 51 E, 26.2.2002, p. 380.(2) Opinion delivered on 19 February 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) Opinion delivered on 20 February 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4) OJ L 118, 20.5.1972, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1363/95 (OJ L 132, 16.6.1995, p. 1).(5) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 911/2001 (OJ L 129, 11.5.2001, p. 3).(6) OJ L 84, 23.3.2001, p. 1.(7) OJ L 85, 30.3.1989, p. 6. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1825/97 (OJ L 260, 23.9.1997, p. 9).(8) OJ L 207, 19.7.1989, p. 19. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 94/2002 (OJ L 17, 19.1.2002, p. 20).
",nut;almond;chestnut;coconut;hazel nut;pistachio;walnut;production improvement;quality objective;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;aid per hectare;per hectare aid;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
41876,"2013/129/EU: Council Decision of 7 March 2013 on subjecting 4-methylamphetamine to control measures. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Decision 2005/387/JHA of 10 May 2005 on the information exchange, risk-assessment and control of new psychoactive substances (1), and in particular Article 8(3) thereof,Having regard to the initiative of the European Commission,Whereas:(1) A risk assessment report on 4-methylamphetamine was drawn up on the basis of Article 6 of Decision 2005/387/JHA by a special session of the extended Scientific Committee of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, and was subsequently received by the Commission on 29 November 2012.(2) 4-methylamphetamine is a synthetic ring-methylated derivative of amphetamine which has predominantly been seized in powder and paste form in samples containing amphetamine and caffeine, but which has also appeared in tablet and liquid form. It has emerged on the illicit amphetamine market where it is sold and used as the controlled drug, amphetamine. There has been one report of the substance being detected in a commercial product sold on the internet. The main chemical precursor for the synthesis of 4-methylamphetamine is 4-methylbenzyl methyl ketone (4-methyl-BMK), which appears to be commercially available on the internet and is not controlled under the 1988 United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.(3) The specific physical effects of 4-methylamphetamine have been rarely reported by users, since users are typically unaware that they have taken the substance. However, the few reports that are available suggest that it has stimulant-type effects. Limited data available relating to humans suggest that the adverse effects of 4-methylamphetamine include hyperthermia, hypertension, anorexia, nausea, perspiration, gastric distress, coughing, vomiting, headache, palpitations, insomnia, paranoia, anxiety and depression. Current data is not sufficient to determine the relative dependence-producing potential of the substance.(4) According to the limited data sources available, the acute toxicity of 4-methylamphetamine is similar to that of other stimulants. Certain evidence suggests that a combination of 4-methylamphetamine with other substances, including amphetamine and caffeine, may result in a higher risk of overall enhanced toxicity.(5) There have been a total of 21 fatalities registered in four Member States where 4-methylamphetamine alone, or in combination with one or more substances, especially amphetamine, has been detected in post-mortem samples. While it is not possible to determine with certainty from the information available the role of 4-methylamphetamine in those fatalities, in some cases the substance was the predominant drug detected, with levels comparable to those found in certain cases of death caused by the consumption of amphetamine.(6) 4-methylamphetamine has been detected in 15 Member States, while one Member State has reported the manufacture of the substance on its territory. Prevalence specific to 4-methylamphetamine is difficult to estimate. There is no information on specific demand for the substance from user groups and it is not commercially marketed through internet shops.(7) The information available suggests that 4-methylamphetamine is produced and distributed by the same organised crime groups that are involved in the manufacture and trafficking of amphetamine.(8) 4-methylamphetamine has no known, established or acknowledged medical value or use in the Union and there is no marketing authorisation for the substance in the Union. Apart from its use as an analytical reference standard and in scientific research, there is no indication that it may be used for any other legitimate purpose.(9) 4-methylamphetamine is not currently under assessment and has not been under assessment by the United Nations system. Eight Member States control the substance under drug control legislation by virtue of their obligations under the 1971 United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances. Two other Member States apply the generic definition of phenethylamine in their national legislation to the product while one Member State controls it under its medicines legislation.(10) The risk assessment report reveals that there is limited scientific evidence available on the characteristics and risks of 4-methylamphetamine and points out that further studies are required on the overall health and social risks associated with the substance. However, the evidence available provides sufficient grounds for subjecting 4-methylamphetamine to control measures across the Union. As a result of the health risks it poses, as documented in its detection in several reported fatalities, especially when used in combination with other substances; its strong resemblance in terms of appearance and effects with amphetamine; the fact that users may unknowingly consume the substance and its limited medical value or use, 4-methylamphetamine should be subjected to control measures across the Union.(11) Since 10 Member States already control 4-methylamphetamine, subjecting it to control measures across the Union may help avoid problems in cross-border law enforcement and judicial cooperation.(12) Union-wide control measures may also help prevent 4-methylamphetamine developing as an alternative to amphetamine in the illicit drug markets,. The new psychoactive substance, 4-methylamphetamine, is hereby subjected to control measures across the Union. By 17 March 2014, Member States shall take the necessary measures, in accordance with their national law, to subject 4-methylamphetamine to control measures and criminal penalties, as provided for under their legislation complying with their obligations under the 1971 United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances. This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 7 March 2013.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. SHATTER(1)  OJ L 127, 20.5.2005, p. 32.
",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;health risk;danger of sickness;penalty;punishment;sentence;EU control;Community control;European Union control;drug addiction;drug abuse;drug-taking;fight against drugs;stimulant;drug surveillance;pharmaceutical surveillance;supervision of medicinal products;supervision of pharmaceutical drugs,22
41146,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 315/2012 of 12 April 2012 amending Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 laying down certain detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 479/2008 as regards the categories of grapevine products, oenological practices and the applicable restrictions. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (‘Single CMO Regulation’) (1), and in particular the third and fourth paragraphs of Article 121 thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 (2), the authorised oenological practices are laid down in Annex I to that Regulation. The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) has amended the conditions of use of certain oenological practices already authorised in the European Union. In order to meet the international standards in this field and to provide EU producers with the same possibilities available to third-country producers, the conditions of use of these oenological practices should be amended in the EU in accordance with the conditions of use defined by the OIV.(2) Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 authorises the use of polyvinylimidazole/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVI/PVP) copolymers in order to reduce the copper, iron and heavy metal content, provided that they comply with the requirements of the International Oenological Codex published by the OIV, especially as regards the maximum monomer content. As the OIV has not yet adopted such requirements, and for the sake of legal clarity, this practice should be deleted from Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009.(3) Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 authorises the use of chitosan and chitin-glucan of fungoid origin. At present in the EU, these products are only prepared from the Aspergillus niger mushroom. As the OIV authorises these products and the International Oenological Codex published by the OIV specifies that they derive from the Aspergillus niger mushroom, this information should be included in Regulation (EC) No 606/2009.(4) Wines entitled to the protected designation of origin ‘Douro’ and the protected geographical indication ‘Duriense’ followed by the statement ‘colheita tardia’ derogate from the maximum sulphur dioxide content. Portugal has requested that all Portuguese wines that have the same characteristics as these wines and are entitled to a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication followed by the statement ‘colheita tardia’ be granted this derogation. A maximum sulphur dioxide content of 400 milligrams per litre should be authorised for these wines.(5) As the traditional specific term ‘vino generoso’ no longer applies solely to liqueur wines, the provision on the use of this term referred to in point 8 of Part B of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 should be adapted.(6) Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 should be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Regulatory Committee established by Article 195(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007,. Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 is amended as follows:(a) Annex I A is amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation;(b) Annex I B is amended in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation;(c) Annex III is amended in accordance with Annex III to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 April 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 193, 24.7.2009, p. 1.ANNEX IAnnex I A to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 is amended as follows:(1) the table is amended as follows:(a) the tenth and eleventh indents in the first column of row 10 are replaced by the following:‘— chitosan derived from Aspergillus niger,— chitin-glucan derived from Aspergillus niger.’;(b) the third column of row 31 is replaced by the following:(c) row 41 is deleted;(d) the first column of row 44 is replaced by the following:(e) the first column of row 45 is replaced by the following:(2) Appendix 6 is replaced by the following:(a) microbiological stabilisation of bottled wine containing fermentable sugar;(b) preventing the development of undesirable yeasts and lactic bacteria;(c) blocking the fermentation of sweet, semi-sweet and semi-dry wine.— for (a), the addition must be carried out only a short time prior to bottling,— the product used must comply with the purity criteria laid down in Directive 2008/84/EC,— this treatment is to be recorded in the register referred to in Article 185c(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.’;(3) Appendix 11 is deleted;(4) the first indent of point 1 in the ‘Requirements’ part of Appendix 12 is replaced by the following:‘— The wine can first of all be cooled.’(5) the title of Appendix 13 is replaced by the following:ANNEX IIThe ninth indent of point 2(e) of Part A of Annex I B to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 is replaced by the following:‘— wines from Portugal entitled to a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication and to the statement “colheita tardia”,’ANNEX IIIThe introductory sentence of the first paragraph of point 8 of Part B of Annex III is replaced by the following:‘In the case of liqueur wines, the specific traditional name “vino generoso” shall be used only for dry liqueur wines with a protected designation of origin developed totally or partly under flor and:’.
",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;wine;vinification;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive,22
4205,"2006/912/EC: Commission Decision of 8 December 2006 amending Decisions 2005/723/EC and 2005/873/EC as regards the reallocation of the Community’s financial contribution to certain Member States for their programmes for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases and for checks aimed at the prevention of zoonoses for 2006 (notified under document number C(2006) 5937). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 24(5) and (6), and Articles 29 and 32 thereof,Whereas:(1) Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community towards the programmes of Member States aimed at the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases and for checks aimed at the prevention of zoonoses.(2) Commission Decision 2005/723/EC of 14 October 2005 on programmes for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases, of certain TSEs, and for the prevention of zoonoses, which qualify for a Community financial contribution in 2006 (2) sets out the proposed rate and maximum amount of the Community’s financial contribution for each programme submitted by the Member States.(3) Commission Decision 2005/873/EC of 30 November 2005 approving programmes for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases, of certain TSEs, and for the prevention of zoonoses presented by the Member States for the year 2006 (3) sets out the maximum amount of the Community’s financial contribution for each programme submitted by the Member States.(4) The Commission has analysed the reports forwarded by the Member States on the expenditures of those programmes. The results of that analysis show that certain Member States will not utilise their full allocation for 2006 while others will spend in excess of the allocated amount.(5) The Community’s financial contribution to certain of those programmes therefore needs to be adjusted. It is appropriate to reallocate funding from programmes of Member States, which are not using their full allocation to those that are exceeding it. The reallocation should be based on the most recent information on the expenditure actually incurred by the concerned Member States.(6) Decisions 2005/723/EC and 2005/873/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annexes I to V to Decision 2005/723/EC are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. Decision 2005/873/EC is amended as follows:1. in Article 1(2)(d), ‘EUR 105 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 0’;2. in Article 1(2)(f), ‘EUR 600 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 0’;3. in Article 3(2)(a), ‘EUR 65 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 135 000’;4. in Article 3(2)(b), ‘EUR 5 000 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 000 000’;5. in Article 3(2)(e), ‘EUR 240 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 370 000’;6. in Article 4(2)(c), ‘EUR 50 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 90 000’;7. in Article 4(2)(e), ‘EUR 100 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 400 000’;8. in Article 5(2)(f), ‘EUR 1 000 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 1 130 000’;9. in Article 6(2)(a), ‘EUR 2 200 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 4 200 000’;10. in Article 7(1)(a), ‘EUR 650 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 550 000’;11. in Article 7(1)(c), ‘EUR 900 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 300 000’;12. in Article 7(1)(k), ‘EUR 488 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 38 000’;13. in Article 8(2)(b), ‘EUR 600 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 1 200 000’;14. in Article 9(2)(a), ‘EUR 160 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 260 000’;15. in Article 11(2)(h), ‘EUR 25 760 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 26 065 000’;16. in Article 11(2)(q), ‘EUR 5 515 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 5 550 000’;17. in Article 11(2)(t), ‘EUR 2 205 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 2 665 000’;18. in Article 12(2)(h), ‘EUR 300 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 100 000’;19. in Article 12(2)(p), ‘EUR 685 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 335 000’;20. in Article 13(2)(g), ‘EUR 12 790 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 4 790 000’;21. in Article 13(2)(k), ‘EUR 5 215 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 2 815 000’;22. in Article 13(2)(p), ‘EUR 685 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 500 000’;23. in Article 13(2)(r), ‘EUR 865 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 75 000’. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 December 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/782/EC (OJ L 328, 24.11.2006, p. 57).(2)  OJ L 272, 18.10.2005, p. 18. Decision as amended by Decision 2006/645/EC (OJ L 263, 23.9.2006, p. 14).(3)  OJ L 322, 9.12.2005, p. 21. Decision as amended by Decision 2006/645/EC.ANNEXAnnexes I to V to Decision 2005/723/EC are replaced by the following:ANNEX IList of programmes for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases (Article 1(1))Rate and maximum amount of the Community financial contributionDisease Member State Rate (%) Maximum amountAujeszkys disease Belgium 50 260 000Spain 50 100 000Bluetongue Spain 50 4 200 000France 50 150 000Italy 50 1 000 000Portugal 50 1 250 000Bovine brucellosis Greece 50 300 000Spain 50 6 000 000Ireland 50 1 750 000Italy 50 2 600 000Cyprus 50 300 000Poland 50 260 000Portugal 50 1 800 000United Kingdom (1) 50 1 900 000Bovine tuberculosis Estonia 50 135 000Spain 50 7 000 000Italy 50 1 800 000Poland 50 800 000Portugal 50 370 000Classical swine fever Czech Republic 50 35 000Germany 50 1 200 000France 50 400 000Luxembourg 50 15 000Slovenia 50 25 000Slovakia 50 400 000Enzootic bovine leucosis Estonia 50 5 000Italy 50 90 000Lithuania 50 100 000Latvia 50 200 000Portugal 50 400 000Ovine and caprine brucellosis (B. melitensis) Greece 50 600 000Spain 50 6 500 000France 50 150 000Italy 50 3 200 000Cyprus 50 310 000Portugal 50 1 130 000Poseidom (2) France (3) 50 100 000Rabies Austria 50 180 000Czech Republic 50 390 000Germany 50 750 000Estonia 50 990 000France 50 0Finland 50 100 000Lithuania 50 0Latvia 50 650 000Poland 50 3 750 000Slovenia 50 300 000Slovakia 50 400 000African swine fever/Classical swine fever Italy 50 50 000Total 54 395 000ANNEX IIList of programmes of checks aimed at the prevention of zoonoses (Article 2(1))Rate and maximum amount of the Community financial contributionZoonosis Member State Rate (%) Maximum amountSalmonella Austria 50 72 000Belgium 50 550 000Cyprus 50 69 000Denmark 50 155 000Germany 50 300 000France 50 315 000Ireland 50 75 000Italy 50 675 000Latvia 50 73 000Netherlands 50 759 000Portugal 50 38 000Slovakia 50 232 000Total 3 313 000ANNEX IIIList of programmes for the monitoring of TSEs (Article 3(1))Rate and maximum amount of the Community financial contributionDisease Member State Rate rapid tests and discriminatory tests performed Maximum amountTSEs Belgium 100 3 375 000Czech Republic 100 1 640 000Denmark 100 2 380 000Germany 100 15 155 000Estonia 100 285 000Greece 100 1 625 000Spain 100 9 945 000France 100 26 065 000Ireland 100 6 695 000Italy 100 9 045 000Cyprus 100 565 000Latvia 100 355 000Lithuania 100 770 000Luxembourg 100 140 000Hungary 100 1 415 000Malta 100 35 000Netherlands 100 5 550 000Austria 100 2 230 000Poland 100 3 800 000Portugal 100 2 665 000Slovenia 100 410 000Slovakia 100 845 000Finland 100 1 020 000Sweden 100 1 440 000United Kingdom 100 7 700 000Total 105 150 000ANNEX IVList of programmes for the eradication of BSE (Article 4(1))Rate and maximum amount of the Community financial contributionDisease Member State Rate Maximum amountBSE Belgium 50 % culling 150 000Czech Republic 50 % culling 750 000Denmark 50 % culling 100 000Germany 50 % culling 875 000Estonia 50 % culling 15 000Greece 50 % culling 15 000Spain 50 % culling 1 000 000France 50 % culling 100 000Ireland 50 % culling 2 800 000Italy 50 % culling 200 000Cyprus 50 % culling 15 000Luxembourg 50 % culling 100 000Netherlands 50 % culling 60 000Austria 50 % culling 15 000Poland 50 % culling 985 000Portugal 50 % culling 335 000Slovenia 50 % culling 25 000Slovakia 50 % culling 65 000Finland 50 % culling 25 000United Kingdom 50 % culling 530 000Total 8 160 000ANNEX VList of programmes for the eradication of scrapie (Article 5(1))Rate and amount of the Community financial contributionDisease Member State Rate Maximum amountScrapie Belgium 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 100 000Czech Republic 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 105 000Denmark 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 5 000Germany 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 1 105 000Estonia 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 6 000Greece 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 1 060 000Spain 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 4 790 000France 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 4 690 000Ireland 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 705 000Italy 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 530 000Cyprus 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 2 815 000Latvia 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 10 000Lithuania 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 5 000Luxembourg 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 35 000Hungary 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 50 000Netherlands 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 500 000Austria 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 15 000Portugal 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 75 000Slovenia 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 160 000Slovakia 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 250 000Finland 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 6 000Sweden 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 6 000United Kingdom 50 % culling; 100 % genotyping 5 740 000Total 22 763 000(1)  United Kingdom only as regards Northern Ireland.(2)  Heartwater, babesiosis and anaplasmosis transmitted by vector insects in the French overseas departments.(3)  France only as regards Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion.
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12573,"94/876/EC: Commission Decision of 21 December 1994 approving the programme for the eradication and surveillance of brucella melitensis for 1995 presented by France and fixing the level of the Community' s financial contribution (Only the French text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 24 thereof,Whereas Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of brucella melitensis;Whereas by letter dated 19 July 1994, France has submitted a programme for the eradication of brucella melitensis;Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC on laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring  of certain animal diseases (3), as last amended by Council Directive 92/65/EEC (4);Whereas this programme appears on the priority list of programmes for the eradication and surveillance of animal diseases which can benefit from financial participation from the Community and which was established by Commission Decision 94/769/EC (5);Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 50 % of the costs incurred by France up to a  maximum of ECU 815 000;Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication of brucella melitensis presented by France is hereby approved for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1995. France shall bring into force by 1 January 1995 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. 1. Financial participation by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs incurred in France by way of compensation to owners for the slaughter of animals up to a maximum of ECU 815 000.2. The financial contribution of the Community shall be granted subject to:- forwarding a report to the Commission every three months on the progress of the programme and the costs incurred,- forwarding a final report on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred by 1 June 1996 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54.(5) OJ No L 305, 30. 11. 1994, p. 38.
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4215,"2006/173/EC: Commission Decision of  13 February 2006  repealing Decision 2001/645/EC accepting undertakings offered in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of polyethylene terephthalate film originating,  inter alia , in India. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (the basic Regulation) (1), and in particular Articles 8 and 9 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A.   PREVIOUS PROCEDURE(1) The Council, by Regulation (EC) No 1676/2001 (2), imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film originating, inter alia, in India. The measures took the form of an ad valorem duty ranging between 0 and 62,6 % on imports of PET film originating in India.(2) On 22 August 2001, the Commission, by Decision 2001/645/EC (3), accepted undertakings offered by five Indian producers: Ester Industries Limited (Ester), Flex Industries Limited (Flex), Garware Polyester Limited (Garware), MTZ Polyfilms Limited (MTZ) and Polyplex Corporation Limited (Polyplex).(3) On 22 November 2003 (4), the Commission initiated a partial interim review of Regulation (EC) No 1676/2001 limited to the form of the definitive anti-dumping measures. This investigation has been concluded by Council Regulation (EC) No 365/2006 (5), which amended Regulation (EC) No 1676/2001.B.   WITHDRAWAL OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF UNDERTAKINGS(4) As set out in recitals 22 to 25 of Regulation (EC) No 365/2006, and after having consulted all parties concerned, the undertakings in their current form are not appropriate to counteract the injurious effect of dumping, since they present both considerable monitoring and enforcement difficulties and unacceptable risks. On this basis, and also in accordance with the relevant clauses of the undertakings in question, which authorise the Commission to unilaterally withdraw the acceptance of the undertakings, the Commission has decided to withdraw the acceptance of the undertakings.(5) The Commission informed the Indian authorities and the Indian exporting producers concerned in Regulation (EC) No 365/2006 that it proposed to withdraw the acceptance of the current undertakings. The interested parties were given the opportunity to comment.(6) These comments are addressed in recitals 27 to 31 of Regulation (EC) No 365/2006.C.   REPEAL OF DECISION 2001/645/EC(7) In the light of the above, Decision 2001/645/EC accepting undertakings from Ester Industries Limited (Ester), Flex Industries Limited (Flex), Garware Polyester Limited (Garware), MTZ Polyfilms Limited (MTZ) and Polyplex Corporation Limited (Polyplex) should be repealed.(8) In parallel to this Decision, the Council, by Regulation (EC) No 366/2006 (6), has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports into the Community of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film originating in India,. Decision 2001/645/EC is hereby repealed. This Decision shall take effect on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 13 February 2006.For the CommissionPeter MANDELSONMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17).(2)  OJ L 227, 23.8.2001, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 227, 23.8.2001, p. 56.(4)  OJ C 281, 22.11.2003, p. 4.(5)  See page 1 of this Official Journal.(6)  See page 6 of this Official Journal.
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33562,"Council Decision 2007/521/CFSP of 23 July 2007 implementing Common Position 2004/293/CFSP renewing measures in support of the effective implementation of the mandate of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). ,Having regard to Council Common Position 2004/293/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof in conjunction with Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union,Whereas:(1) By Common Position 2004/293/CFSP the Council adopted measures to prevent the entry into, or transit through, the territories of Member States of individuals who are engaged in activities which help persons at large continue to evade justice for crimes for which they have been indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), or who are otherwise acting in a manner which could obstruct the ICTY's effective implementation of its mandate.(2) Following the transfer of Vlastimir DJORDJEVIC to the custody of the ICTY, certain individuals referred to in Article 1 of the Common Position and connected with Mr Djordjevic should be removed from the list.(3) Furthermore, one additional person should be included on the list in accordance with Article 1 of the Common Position and further identifying information should be added.(4) The list contained in the Annex to Common Position 2004/293/CFSP should be amended accordingly,. The list of persons set out in the Annex to Common Position 2004/293/CFSP shall be replaced by the list set out in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 23 July 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. AMADO(1)  OJ L 94, 31.3.2004, p. 65. Common Position as last amended by Council Decision 2007/423/CFSP (OJ L 157, 19.6.2007, p. 23).ANNEX1. BILBIJA, Milorad2. BJELICA, Milovan3. ECIM (EĆIM), Ljuban4. HADZIC (HADŽIĆ), Goranka5. HADZIC (HADŽIĆ), Ivana6. HADZIC (HADŽIĆ), Srecko (Srećko)7. HADZIC (HADŽIĆ), Zivka (Živka)8. JOVICIC (JOVIČIĆ), Predrag9. KARADZIC (KARADŽIĆ), Aleksandar10. KARADZIC (KARADŽIĆ), Ljiljana (maiden name: ZELEN)11. KARADZIC (KARADŽIĆ), Luka12. KARADZIC-JOVICEVIC (KARADŽIĆ-JOVIČEVIĆ), Sonja13. KESEROVIC (KESEROVIĆ), Dragomir14. KIJAC, Dragan15. KOJIC (KOJIĆ), Radomir16. KOVAC (KOVAČ), Tomislav17. KUJUNDZIC (KUJUNDŽIĆ), Predrag18. LUKOVIC (LUKOVIĆ), Milorad Ulemek19. MALIS (MALIŠ), Milomir20. MANDIC (MANDIĆ), Momcilo (Momčilo)21. MARIC (MARIĆ), Milorad22. MICEVIC (MIĆEVIĆ), Jelenko23. MLADIC (MLADIĆ), Biljana (maiden name STOJCEVSKA (STOJČEVSKA))24. MLADIC (MLADIĆ), Bosiljka (maiden name JEGDIC (JEGDIĆ))25. MLADIC (MLADIĆ), Darko26. NINKOVIC (NINKOVIĆ), Milan27. OSTOJIC (OSTOJIĆ), Velibor28. OSTOJIC (OSTOJIĆ), Zoran29. PAVLOVIC (PAVLOVIĆ), Petko30. POPOVIC (POPOVIĆ), Cedomir (Čedomir)31. PUHALO, Branislav32. RADOVIC (RADOVIĆ), Nade33. RATIC (RATIĆ), Branko34. ROGULJIC (ROGULJIĆ), Slavko35. SAROVIC (ŠAROVIĆ), Mirko36. SKOCAJIC (SKOČAJIĆ), Mrksa (Mrkša)37. VRACAR (VRAČAR), Milenko38. ZOGOVIC (ZOGOVIĆ), Milan39. ZUPLJANIN (ŽUPLJANIN), Divna (maiden name STOISAVLJEVIC (STOISAVLJEVIĆ))40. ZUPLJANIN (ŽUPLJANIN), Mladen41. ZUPLJANIN (ŽUPLJANIN), Pavle42. ZUPLJANIN (ŽUPLJANIN), Slobodan
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31156,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1895/2005 of 18 November 2005 on the restriction of use of certain epoxy derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and repealing Directives 80/590/EEC and 89/109/EEC (1), and in particular Article 5(1) thereof,After consulting the European Food Safety Authority,Whereas:(1) To avoid risks to human health and barriers to the free movement of goods, Commission Directive 2002/16/EC of 20 February 2002 on the use of certain epoxy derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (2), lays down specific migration limits for 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane bis(2,3-epoxypropyl) ether (‘BADGE’ i.e. Bisphenol-A DiGlycidyl Ether), bis(hydroxyphenyl)methane bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)ethers (‘BFDGE’ i.e. Bisphenol-F DiGlycidyl Ether) and novolac glycidyl ethers (NOGE) and some of their derivatives.(2) Directive 2002/16/EC provides that the use and/or the presence of BFDGE and NOGE may only be continued until 31 December 2004. For BADGE the transitional period was extended until 31 December 2005 pending the expected submission of new toxicological data and their evaluation by the European Food Safety Authority (the Authority).(3) The toxicological data required for BADGE have been transmitted. The Authority concluded that BADGE, BADGE.H2O and BADGE.2H2O do not raise concern about carcinogenicity and genotoxicity in vivo and that a Tolerable Daily Intake of 0,15 mg/kg body weight can be established for BADGE, BADGE.H2O and BADGE.2H2O. Therefore a higher specific migration limit SML(T) can be established for BADGE BADGE.H2O and BADGE.2H2O. As regards the BADGE chlorohydrins, in view of the lack of data on genotoxicity in vivo, the Authority considers that the current specific migration limit of 1 mg/kg of food or food simulants remains appropriate.(4) Trade in and use of materials and articles containing BADGE in accordance with this Regulation shall therefore be permitted throughout the Community as from 1 January 2006.(5) The toxicological data required for NOGE and BFDGE have not been transmitted on time to permit their evaluation by the Authority and to continue their use. Therefore the use and/or presence BFDGE and NOGE is no longer permitted as from 1 January 2005 in accordance with Directive 2002/16/EC. However the exhaustion of existing stocks should be permitted.(6) For large containers, the use and/or presence of BADGE, NOGE and BFDGE are permitted. The high volume/surface area ratio, the repeated use over their long lifetime which reduces migration and the fact that contact with food usually occurs at ambient temperature suggests that it is not necessary to set a migration limit for BADGE, NOGE and BFDGE used in such containers.(7) Pursuant to Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 materials and articles covered by specific measures are to be accompanied by a written declaration stating that they comply with the rules applicable to them. That requirement has not yet been included in Directive 2002/16/EC. Therefore it is necessary to introduce this obligation and to provide for a transitional period.(8) Having regard to the amendments required and in the interest of clarity, Directive 2002/16/EC should be replaced by a new Regulation.(9) Directive 2002/16/EC provides that its requirements concerning BADGE, BFDGE and NOGE do not apply to materials and articles brought into contact with food before 1 March 2003. Those materials and articles may continue to be placed on the market provided that the date of filling appears on them. This date may be replaced by the ‘best before’ date as provided for by Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 March 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of food (3) or another indication, such as the lot number required by Council Directive 89/396/EEC of 14 June 1989 on indications or marks identifying the lot to which a foodstuff belongs (4) for the food packed in such materials and articles, provided a link is established between this indication and the date of filling so that the latter can always be identified.(10) Directive 2002/16/EC should therefore be repealed.(11) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Scope1.   This Regulation shall apply to materials and articles, including active and intelligent food contact materials and articles, as referred to in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, which are manufactured with or contain one or more of the following substances:(a) 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane bis(2,3-epoxypropyl) ether, hereinafter referred to as ‘BADGE’ (CAS No 001675-54-3), and some of its derivatives;(b) bis(hydroxyphenyl)methane bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)ethers, hereinafter referred to as ‘BFDGE’ (CAS No 039817-09-9);(c) other novolac glycidyl ethers, hereinafter referred to as ‘NOGE’.2.   For the purposes of this Regulation, ‘materials and articles’ are:(a) materials and articles made of any type of plastics;(b) materials and articles covered by surface coatings; and(c) adhesives.3.   This Regulation shall not apply to containers or storage tanks having a capacity greater than 10 000 litres or to pipelines belonging to or connected with them, covered by special coatings called ‘heavy-duty coatings’. BADGEMaterials and articles shall not release the substances listed in Annex I in a quantity exceeding the limits laid down in that Annex. BFDGEThe use and/or presence of BFDGE in the manufacture of materials and articles are prohibited. NOGEThe use and/or presence of NOGE in the manufacture of materials and articles are prohibited. Written declarationAt the marketing stages other than the retail stages, materials and articles containing BADGE and its derivatives shall be accompanied by a written declaration in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.Appropriate documentation shall be available to demonstrate such compliance. That documentation shall be made available to the competent authorities on demand. Transitional provisions1.   Articles 2, 3 and 4 shall not apply to materials and articles referred to in Article 1(2)(b) and (c) which are brought into contact with food before 1 March 2003.2.   Articles 3 and 4 shall not apply to materials and articles which are in compliance with Directive 2002/16/EC and which are brought into contact with food before 1 January 2005.3.   Article 5 shall not apply to materials and articles referred to Article 1(2)(a)(b) and (c) which are brought into contact with food before 1 January 2007.4.   The materials and articles referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 may be placed on the market provided the date of filling appears on the materials and articles. The date of filling may be replaced by another indication, provided it permits the identification of the date of filling. Upon request the date of filling shall be made available to the competent authorities and any person enforcing the requirements of this Regulation.5.   Paragraphs 1 to 4 shall apply without prejudice to the requirements of Directive 2000/13/EC. RepealDirective 2002/16/EC is repealed.References to the repealed Directive shall be construed as references to this Regulation and be read in accordance with the correlation table set out in Annex II. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2006.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 November 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 338, 13.11.2004, p. 4.(2)  OJ L 51 of 22.2.2002, p. 27. Regulation as amended by Directive 2004/13/EC (OJ L 27, 30.1.2004, p. 46).(3)  OJ L 109, 6.5.2000, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Directive 2003/89/EC (OJ L 308, 25.11.2003, p. 15).(4)  OJ L 186, 30.6.1989, p. 21. Directive as last amended by Directive 91/11/EEC (OJ L 65, 11.3.1992, p. 32).ANNEX ISpecific migration limit for BADGE and certain of its derivatives1.   The sum of the migrations of the following substances:(a) BADGE [= 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane bis(2,3-epoxypropyl) ether] (CAS No = 001675-54-3)(b) BADGE.H2O (CAS No = 076002-91-0)(c) BADGE.2H2O (CAS No = 005581-32-8)shall not exceed the following limits:— 9 mg/kg in food or food simulants, or— 9 mg/6 dm2 in accordance with the cases provided by Article 7 of Commission Directive 2002/72/EC (1).2.   The sum of the migrations of the following substances:(a) BADGE.HCl (CAS No = 013836-48-1)(b) BADGE.2HCl (CAS No = 004809-35-2)(c) BADGE.H2O.HCl (CAS No = 227947-06-0)shall not exceed the following limits:— 1 mg/kg in food or in food simulants, or— 1 mg/6 dm2 in accordance with the cases provided by Article 7 of Directive 2002/72/EC.3.   The migration testing shall be carried out in accordance to the rules established in Council Directive 82/711/EEC (2) and Directive 2002/72/EC.(1)  OJ L 39, 13.2.2003, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 297, 23.10.1982, p. 26.ANNEX IICorrelation tableDirective 2002/16/EC as amended by Directive 2004/13/EC This RegulationArticle 1 Article 1Article 2 Article 2Article 3 Article 3Article 4 Article 4— Article 5Article 5 Article 6Article 6 Article 7Article 7 Article 8Article 8 Article 8Article 9 —Annex I Annex IAnnex II —Annex III Annex II
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14882,"96/283/EC: Commission Decision of 11 April 1996 approving the programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease in Luxembourg (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by Directive 95/25/EC (2), and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof,Whereas an eradication programme was commenced in Luxembourg for Aujeszky's disease in February 1993; whereas this programme was approved by Commission Decision 93/200/EEC (3) for a three-year period which expired on 14 March 1996;Whereas the eradication programme is still in progress; whereas the programme should allow Aujeszky's disease to be eradicated from Luxembourg in the future;Whereas it is therefore appropriate to extend the approval of the programme for a further period of three years;Whereas the measures provided for in this decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease from Luxembourg is hereby approved for a further period of three years. Luxembourg shall bring into force by 15 April 1996 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. This Decision shall enter into force on 15 April 1996. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 April 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commissionds(1) OJ No L 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ No L 243, 11. 10. 1995, p. 16.(3) OJ No L 87, 7. 4. 1993, p. 14.
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;Luxembourg;Grand Duchy of Luxembourg;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,22
2417,"83/454/EEC: Commission Decision of 1 September 1983 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Li-Cor - Portable Area Meter, model Li-3000' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 8 March 1983, the United Kingdom has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Li-Cor - Portable Area Meter, model Li-3000', ordered on 19 August 1982 and intended to be used for the measurement of the surface area of leaves both on the plant in the field, and in the laboratory, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 22 June 1983 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a measuring apparatus;Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as 'Li-Cor - Portable Area Meter, model Li-3000', which is the subject of an application by the United Kingdom of 8 March 1983, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 September 1983.For the CommissionÉtienne DAVIGNONVice-President(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 74, 18. 3. 1982, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;measuring equipment;measuring instrument;meter;crop production;plant product;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
1545,"Council Directive 93/95/EEC of 29 October 1993 amending Directive 89/686/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment (PPE). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),In cooperation with the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas measures to establish the internal market in personal protective equipment (PPE) have to be adopted pursuant to Directive 89/686/EEC (4);Whereas Article 5 (3) of that Directive states that PPE for which harmonized standards are not available may continue on a transitional basis, until 31 December 1992, to be subject to national arrangements already in force on the date of adoption of the  Directive;Whereas it emerges from information received from the Member States and the trade that the transitional period is too short to enable the Directive to be properly applied;Whereas the harmonized standards will make a significant contribution towards facilitating the placing on the market and the free movement of personal protective equipment;Whereas, however, some of the harmonized standards will not be available on the date of application of Directive 89/686; whereas, therefore, the establishment and uniformity of a single market in these products cannot be ensured;Whereas the introduction of a new system of control and certification and the establishment of the provisions and mechanisms needed for the proper functioning of the Directive are not sufficiently advanced;Whereas the absence of harmonized standards could lead to a situation in which an adequate degree of protection and conformity control as regards helmets for users of two-wheeled motor vehicles was no longer ensured; whereas the protection of persons in  the event of an accident might thus be jeopardized; whereas, in order to avoid a deterioration in safety and control such helmets should be excluded from the scope of Directive 89/686/EEC pending the introduction of specific requirements for such  helmets,. Directive 89/686/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 5 (3) shall be deleted;2. the last indent of Article 8 (4) (a) shall be deleted;3. Article 16 shall be replaced by the following:'Article 161. Before 31 December 1991, Member States shall adopt and publish the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary in order to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.They shall apply the measures in question with effect from 1 July 1992.2. Furthermore, Member States shall allow, for the period until 30 June 1995, the placing on the market and putting into service on PPE in conformity with the national regulations in force in their territory on 30 June 1992.3. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.';4. the following item 5 shall be added to Annex I:'5. Helmets and visors intended for users of two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles'. 1. Within three months of adoption of this Directive, Member States shall adopt and publish the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with it. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by the Member  States.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 October 1993.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. URBAIN(1) OJ No C 36, 10. 2. 1993, p. 18.(2) OJ No C 194, 19. 7. 1993, p. 154 and the Decision of 27 October 1993 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ No C 129 10. 5. 1993, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 399, 30. 12, 1989, p. 18.
",approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;road safety;breathalyser test;driver protection;field of vision;helmet;two-wheeled vehicle;bicycle;cycle;lightweight motorcycle;motorbike;motorcycle;scooter;motor vehicle;safety device;brake mechanism;head-rest;protective device;rear-view mirror;safety belt;safety standard,22
24465,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1802/2002 of 10 October 2002 correcting Regulation (EC) No 1282/2002 amending Annexes to Council Directive 92/65/EEC laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A(1) to Directive 90/425/EEC (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13 July 1992 laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A(1) to Directive 90/425/EEC(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1282/2002(2), and in particular Article 22 thereof.Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1282/2002 was adopted on 15 July 2002 to amend Directive 92/65/EEC.(2) In order to ensure that there was an appropriate period for the amended provisions to be implemented in all Member States, a date of application of Regulation (EC) No 1282/2002 should have been laid down.(3) However, during the adoption process the provision laying down that date was omitted.(4) Regulation (EC) No 1282/2002 should therefore be corrected accordingly.(5) It is necessary for the correction to take effect from the date of entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1282/2002.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. In Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1282/2002, the following second paragraph is inserted: ""It shall apply from 1 March 2003."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 5 August 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 October 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54.(2) OJ L 187, 16.7.2002, p. 3.
",import;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;live animal;animal on the hoof;animal breeding;animal selection;health certificate;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,22
1143,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2103/90 of 23 July 1990 laying down the conditons for taking over sorting and packing costs relating to the free distribution of apples and citrus fruit. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1193/90 (2), and in particular Article 21 (4) thereof,Whereas Article 21 (3) and (3a) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 provides for special measures to encourage the free distribution of apples and citrus fruit withdrawn from the market and in particular the taking over by the Community of the costs of sorting and packing such products; whereas the detailed rules for the application of those measures must be laid down;Whereas the prior approval of the charitable organizations and bodies likely to carry out the free distribution of apples and citrus fruit withdrawn from the market and some publicity given to the list of such approved organizations and to the list of producer organizations likely to withdraw the products in question from the market may contribute towards facilitating disposal of such products;Whereas the minimum requirements which the agreements referred to in Article 21 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 must fulfil and the maximum sorting and packing costs taken over by the Community must be laid down;Whereas controls are necessary to ensure compliance with the Community provisions applicable;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund Committe,. 1. The charitable associations or bodies referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 21 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 which are likely to use apples or citrus fruit withdrawn from the market with a view to one of the forms of free distribution referred to in Article 21 (1) of that Regulation shall be approved at their request by the competent authorities of the Member State in whose territory they have their registered place of business. Such approval shall be granted on presentation by the applicant of a commitment;- to act in compliance with Article 21 of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72,- to keep specific accounts for the operations in question,- to submit to checks by the Member State concerned.2. The competent authorities of the Member States shall forward:- the list of charitable associations or bodies approved in accordance with paragraph 1 to the producer organizations likely to withdraw apples and citrus fruit from the market under Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72,- the list of producer organizations referred to in the first indent to the approved charitable associations or bodies.3. The lists referred to in paragraph 2 shall be forwarded by the competent authorities of the Member States to the Commission, which shall publish them in the 'C' series of the Official Journal of the European Communities. 1. The agreements referred to in Article 21 (3a) of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 shall be notified to the competent national authorities as soon as they have been concluded. Such agreements may only be concluded with charitable associations or bodies approved in accordance with Article 1.2. Before the commencement of each marketing year, the Member States may set a final date for the conclusion of agreements.3. The Member States shall notify the Commission of the total quantities covered by the agreements concluded and, where appropriate, the final date referred to in paragraph 3. Agreements shall be concluded for a single marketing year and shall state at least the probable quantity of each product, the expected frequency with which deliveries are to take place and the place at which the fruit is to be made available together with the obligation on the producer organization to make available products which have already been sized and packed in disposable packages of less than 25 kilograms and bearing the words in indelible, clearly visible letters 'May not be sold' and an estimate of the number of recipients per administrative unit. 1. Where apples and/or citrus fruit are made available under an agreement, Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3587/86 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1940/90 (2), shall not apply.2. The costs of sorting and packing apples and citrus fruit distributed free under an agreement shall be taken over up to a maximum of- ECU 11,0/100 kilograms net for apples,- ECU 13,0/100 kilograms net for citrus fruit. 1. The Member States shall check the destination and use of the products in question. They shall check in particular:- the compliance of the products with the provisions applicable on withdrawals,- the end use of the products by the recipient organizations.Checks of the end use of the products shall be done by the competent authorities in the Member State where the free distribution is carried out. Such checks shall consist of documentary checks and physical checks of the products. They may be carried out by sampling. They shall cover both producer organizations and the associations or bodies concerned. Each year they shall relate to at least 10 % of the quantities distributed.2. Irregularities discovered attributed to the charitable associations or bodies concerned shall be penalized by withdrawal of the approval referred to in Article 1, without prejudice to penalties laid down by national law. Such withdrawal shall last a given period depending on the gravity of the irregularity.The Member States shall notify the Commission of cases of irregularities recorded. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 July 1990.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 43.(1) OJ No L 334, 27. 11. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 174, 7. 7. 1990, p. 33.
",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;sales aid;voluntary organisation;charitable organisation;voluntary organization;withdrawal from the market;precautionary withdrawal from the market;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine;food aid,22
40298,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1119/2011 of 31 October 2011 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Brovada (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Italy's application to register the name ‧Brovada‧ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 October 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 35, 4.2.2011, p. 19.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedITALYBrovada (PDO)
",Italy;Italian Republic;root vegetable;beetroot;carrot;celeriac;parsnip;radish;salsify;turnip;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,22
25346,"2003/895/EC: Commission Decision of 19 December 2003 amending Decision 2002/251/EC to revoke the protective measures with regard to certain consignments of poultrymeat imported from Thailand (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2003) 4846). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety(1), and in particular Article 53(1) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries(2), and in particular Article 22(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2002/251/EC of 27 March 2002 concerning certain protective measures with regard to poultrymeat and certain fishery and aquaculture products intended for human consumption and imported from Thailand(3) was adopted because of the presence of nitrofurans in poultrymeat and shrimps imported from Thailand.(2) Decision 2002/251/EC was amended by Decision 2003/477/EC(4) to revoke the systematic checks imposed on shrimp consignments certified after 21 September 2002 and by Decision 2003/559/EC to reduce the systematic checks imposed on consignments of poultrymeat certified after 21 September 2002. Those amendments were based on the results of the tests carried out by the Member States and on the guarantees provided by the competent authority in Thailand.(3) The results of the reinforced checks carried out by Member States in poultrymeat imported from Thailand continue to be favourable. Therefore, the reinforced checks imposed by Decision 2002/251/EC, as amended by Decision 2003/559/EC, should no longer be applied to those consignments certified by the Thai authority after the date of 21 September 2002 as having been submitted to a systematic pre-shipment check. Systematic checks should only be maintained for consignments certified prior to that date.(4) Decision 2002/251/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 2002/251/EC is amended as follows: (1) is replaced by the following:""1. Member States shall, using appropriate sampling plans and detection methods, subject each consignment of shrimps and poultrymeat imported from Thailand and accompanied by a health certificate issued before the date of 21 September 2002, to a chemical test in order to ensure that the products concerned do not present a danger to human health. The test must be carried out, in particular, with a view to detecting the presence of antimicrobial substances and in particular nitrofurans and their metabolites."" This Decision shall apply from 23 December 2003. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1642/2003 (OJ L 245, 29.9.2003, p. 4).(2) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9. Directive as amended by the Act of Accession of 2003.(3) OJ L 84, 28.3.2002, p. 77. Decision as last amended by Decision 2003/559/EC (OJ L 189, 29.7.2003, p. 52).(4) OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 61.
",import;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;public health;health of the population;Thailand;Kingdom of Thailand;poultrymeat,22
15956,"Commission Decision of 27 November 1996 approving the programme for the eradication of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia for 1997 presented by Spain and fixing the level of the Community's financial contribution (Only the Spanish text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 24 thereof,Whereas Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia;Whereas by letter, Spain has submitted a programme for the eradication of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia;Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC of 27 November 1990 laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases (3), as amended by Directive 92/65/EEC (4);Whereas this programme appears on the priority list of programmes for the eradication and surveillance of animal diseases which can benefit from financial participation from the Community and which was established by Commission Decision 96/598/EC (5);Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 50 % of the costs incurred by Spain up to a maximum of ECU 775 000;Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia presented by Spain is hereby approved for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1997. Spain shall bring into force by 1 January 1997 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. 1. Financial participation by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of testing and those incurred in Spain by way of compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals up to a maximum of ECU 775 000.2. The financial contribution of the Community shall be granted subject to:- forwarding a report to the Commission every three months on the progress of the programme and the costs incurred,- forwarding a final report on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred by 1 June 1998 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.. Done at Brussels, 27 November 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54.(5) OJ No L 264, 17. 10. 1996, p. 24.
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;national implementing measure;implementation of EC Directives;transposition of European directives;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
29431,"2005/347/EC: Council Decision of 22 December 2004 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Principality of Monaco providing for measures equivalent to those laid down in Council Directive 2003/48/EC on taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 94 in conjunction with the first subparagraph of paragraph 2, the first subparagraph of paragraph 3 and paragraph 4 of Article 300 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas:(1) On 16 October 2001, the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate with the Principality of Monaco an agreement for securing the adoption by that State of measures equivalent to those to be applied within the Community to ensure effective taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments.(2) The text of the Agreement which is the result of these negotiations duly reflects the negotiating directives issued by the Council. It is accompanied by a Memorandum of Understanding between the European Community and the Principality of Monaco. Both texts are attached to Decision 2005/35/EC (2).(3) The application of the provisions of Directive 2003/48/EC (3) depends on the application, by the Principality of Monaco, of measures equivalent to those contained in that Directive, in accordance with an agreement concluded by that State with the European Community.(4) According to Decision 2005/35/EC and subject to the adoption at a later date of a Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement, the Agreement was signed on behalf of the European Community on 7 December 2004.(5) The Agreement as well as the accompanying Memorandum of Understanding should be approved on behalf of the Community.(6) It is necessary to provide for a simple and rapid procedure for possible adaptations of Annexes 1 and 2 to the Agreement,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Principality of Monaco providing for measures equivalent to those laid down in Council Directive 2003/48/EC on taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments as well as the accompanying Memorandum of Understanding are hereby approved on behalf of the European Community.The text of the Agreement as well as of the accompanying Memorandum of Understanding are attached to this Decision (4). The Commission is hereby authorised to approve, on behalf of the Community, the amendments to the Annexes to the Agreement which are required to ensure that they correspond to the information relating to the competent authorities notified under Article 5(a) of Directive 2003/48/EC and to the information in the Annex thereto. The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 16(1) of the Agreement on behalf of the Community (5). This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 2004.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. VEERMAN(1)  Opinion of 2 December 2004 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  OJ L 19, 21.1.2005, p. 53.(3)  OJ L 157, 26.6.2003, p. 38. Directive as last amended by Directive 2004/66/EC (OJ L 168, 1.5.2004, p. 35).(4)  OJ L 19, 21.1.2005, p. 55.(5)  The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council
",tax system;taxation;tax on income;income tax;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);interest;interest rate;Monaco;Principality of Monaco;ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;tax convention;international tax convention;taxation agreement;taxation convention;taxation treaty;savings,22
39448,"2011/844/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 14 December 2011 amending Decision 2006/415/EC concerning certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza of the subtype H5N1 in poultry in the Community (notified under document C(2011) 9169)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (2), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the animal health requirements applicable to the non-commercial movement of pet animals and amending Council Directive 92/65/EEC (3), and in particular Article 18 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 2005/94/EC of 20 December 2005 on Community measures for the control of avian influenza and repealing Directive 92/40/EEC (4), and in particular Article 63(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2006/415/EC of 14 June 2006 concerning certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza of the subtype H5N1 in poultry in the Community and repealing Decision 2006/135/EC (5) lays down certain protection measures to be applied in the event of an outbreak of that disease, including the establishment of areas A and B following a suspected or confirmed outbreak of the disease. Those areas are listed in the Annex to Decision 2006/415/EC. That Decision is to apply until 31 December 2011.(2) Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza of the subtype H5N1 have last occurred in poultry in the Union in Romania in March 2010 and the virus has been detected in a wild bird in Bulgaria in April 2010. According to available information, there are currently no outbreaks of that disease in the Union. It is therefore appropriate to remove Romania from the list set out in the Annex to Decision 2006/415/EC.(3) The measures laid down in Decision 2006/415/EC have proven to be very effective and the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of the zones that the competent authority has placed under restrictions has increased transparency and trust of non-affected Member States and third countries in the measures taken.(4) In addition, highly pathogenic avian influenza of the subtype H5N1 is still present in several third countries and continues therefore to pose a threat to animal and human health in the Union. The period of application of Decision 2006/415/EC should therefore be extended.(5) In September 2011 an external evaluation of the Union’s emergency response network has started. The evaluation aims at assessing the effectiveness of the network. That evaluation is to be completed by August 2012. The results of the evaluation will be taken into account in a possible review of the measures laid down in Decision 2006/415/EC.(6) Decision 2006/415/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 2006/415/EC is amended as follows:1. in Article 12, the date ‘31 December 2011’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2013’;2. in the Annex, the entries for Romania are deleted. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 December 2011.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.(2)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.(3)  OJ L 146, 13.6.2003, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 10, 14.1.2006, p. 16.(5)  OJ L 164, 16.6.2006, p. 51.
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;Romania;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;avian influenza;Asian flu;China flu;H5N1;avian flu;avian influenza virus;bird flu;bird flu virus;chicken flu;fowl pest;fowl plague,22
4853,"2009/705/EC: Commission Decision of 14 September 2009 setting up a European Consumer Consultative Group. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Whereas:(1) Within the framework of consumer protection as provided for in Article 153 of the Treaty it is appropriate for the Commission to consult consumers on problems concerning the protection of their interests at Community level.(2) Since 1973 the Commission has been assisted by a consultative group created for this purpose by consecutive Decisions, the latest one being Commission Decision 2003/709/EC of 9 October 2003 setting up a European Consumer Consultative Group (1).(3) The work of the Group over an extensive period has shown the necessity to improve its efficiency, representativeness and openness. Therefore, provisions related to the creation of sub-groups and to the adoption of the Group opinions should be clarified and should embody best practices developed over the last years.(4) In this regard, it is further appropriate to revise the procedure for the appointment of members of the Group representing national consumer organisations and to introduce additional reporting obligations on Group members to better involve national consumer organisations in the work of the Group.(5) It is important to ensure that the Group and its members participate actively and effectively to bring a consumer perspective to the broad deliberations among interested stakeholders that are the norm for consultation in Europe today.(6) For reasons of data protection, it is necessary to make the processing of personal data relating to members of the Group subject to Community legislation on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies,. The European Consumer Consultative GroupA European Consumer Consultative Group, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Group’, is hereby set up. Task1.   The Group may be consulted by the Commission on all issues related to consumer interests at Community level.2.   The Group:(a) constitutes a group for general discussions on issues related to consumer interests;(b) prepares consumer input into other fora and participates as requested in groups advising the Commission on issues relevant to EU consumer policy;(c) advises the Commission when it outlines policies and activities having an effect on consumers;(d) may give an opinion on Community matters affecting consumers;(e) informs the Commission of developments in consumer policy in the Member States;(f) acts as a source of information and a sounding board on Community action for the national organisations. Membership1.   The Group shall be composed of:(a) one member representing national consumer organisations for each Member State;(b) one member for each European consumer organisation.2.   The national consumer organisations referred to in paragraph 1(a) must be representative, in accordance with national rules or practice, of consumers and active at national level.3.   The European consumer organisations referred to in paragraph 1(b) must meet one of the two following sets of criteria:(a) be non-governmental, non-profit-making, independent of industry, commerce and business or other conflicting interests, and(i) have as their primary objectives and activities the promotion and protection of the health, safety and economic interest of consumers in the Community,(ii) have been mandated to represent the interests of consumers at Community level by national consumer organisations in at least half of the Member States that are representative in accordance with national rules or practice, of consumers and are active at regional or national level, and(iii) have provided to the Commission satisfactory accounts of their membership, internal rules and sources of funding,(b) be non-governmental, non-profit-making, independent of industry, commerce and business or other conflicting interests and(i) have as their primary objectives and activities to represent consumer interests in the standardisation process at Community level and(ii) have been mandated in at least two thirds of the Member States to represent the interests of consumers at Community level by:— bodies representative, in accordance with national rules or practice, of national consumer organisations in the Member States, or— in the absence of such bodies, by national consumer organisations in the Member States that are representative, in accordance with national rules and practice, of consumers and are active at national level.4.   An indicative list of organisations which currently meet the criteria laid down in paragraph 3 is set out in the Annex. Appointment1.   The members of the Group representing national consumer organisations shall be appointed in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3.2.   Each Member State shall propose a list of three candidates, through national bodies representing consumer organisations set up by that Member State, where they exist, or through the competent national authorities. Candidates shall be part of the most representative national consumer organisations according to national rules or practices.3.   The Commission shall appoint one member and one alternate per Member State in accordance with the following criteria:(a) candidates shall have a broad competence and experience in EU consumer affairs;(b) candidates who have not previously been members of this Group shall be given priority;(c) gender balance.4.   The members of the group representing European consumer organisations and an alternate for each member shall be appointed by the Commission on a proposal from the European consumer organisations.5.   Alternates shall automatically replace members who are absent.6.   The Commission shall publish the list of members and alternates on the Internet site of the Health and Consumers Directorate-General and in the C series of the Official Journal of the European Union. The names of members and alternates shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2). Term of office1.   The term of office of members and alternates shall be three years and shall be renewable in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4.2.   At the end of the three-year period, members and alternates shall remain in office until a replacement is found or until their term of office is renewed.3.   The term of office of members and alternates shall lapse before the end of the three-year period(a) in the event of their resignation, retirement or death;(b) if the national bodies or authorities which put them forward as candidates request their replacement;(c) if the Commission requests the replacement of members or alternates who are no longer capable of contributing effectively or who do not fulfil the obligations laid down in Article 7(6).4.   Members and alternates shall be replaced for the remainder of the three-year period in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4. Notwithstanding Article 4(2), if only one member or one alternate representing national consumer organisations is to be replaced, the national bodies or authorities shall propose two new candidates of whom the Commission shall appoint one in accordance with Article 4(3). Associates and experts1.   On the proposal of the Commission, the Group may invite representatives of other organisations which have the promotion of consumer interests as one of their principal objectives and actively work at European level to this end, to be associated to its work.2.   The Group may invite any person having special expertise on a point on the agenda to participate in its work as an expert. Operation1.   The Commission shall(a) determine the form and the timetable according to which the Group will meet;(b) chair the meetings of the Group;(c) provide secretarial services and organise the Group’s work.2.   Sub-groups may be set up to examine specific questions under terms of reference established by the Group. Such groups shall be dissolved as soon as their mandates are fulfilled.3.   The Group may issue opinions at the request of the Commission or on a proposal from a member with the agreement of the Commission. When requesting an opinion, the Commission may fix the deadline within which the opinion is to be delivered. For each opinion, the Group may appoint one or more rapporteurs from amongst its members. The rapporteur shall have the overall responsibility for the preparation of the opinion.4.   The group shall adopt its own rules of procedure on the basis of a proposal made by the Commission.5.   The Commission shall publish on the Internet site of the Health and Consumers Directorate-General, in the original language of the document concerned, any opinion, summary, conclusion, or partial conclusion or working document of the group.6.   The members of the Group representing national consumer organisations shall inform and consult the associations they are representing in the Group. Each member shall put in place effective reporting mechanisms to systematically inform all consumer organisations at national level of the work of the Group and shall convey their views in return.7.   Each member shall produce a report to the Commission by 1 March on the work undertaken in the previous calendar year in pursuit of their obligation under paragraph 6. The content of this report will be further defined in the rules of procedure. ConfidentialityWithout prejudice to Article 287 of the Treaty, the members and alternates of the Group shall not divulge any information obtained from their work in the Group or its sub-groups when the Commission informs them that the opinion requested or question raised is of a confidential nature. Meeting expenses1.   The Commission shall reimburse travel and, where appropriate, subsistence expenses for members in connection with the group’s activities in accordance with the Commission’s rules on the compensation of external experts.2.   Members shall not be remunerated for the services they render.3.   Meeting expenses shall be reimbursed within the limits of the annual budget allocated to the group by the responsible Commission services. 0RepealDecision 2003/709/EC is hereby repealed.. Done at Brussels, 14 September 2009.For the CommissionMeglena KUNEVAMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 258, 10.10.2003, p. 35.(2)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.ANNEXOrganisations which currently meet the criteria laid down in Article 3(3) are:— BEUC — Bureau Européen des Unions des Consommateurs;— ANEC — European Association for the Co-ordination of Consumer Representation in Standardisation.
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2393,"Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2778/98 of 17 December 1998 amending Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice and of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 154, 168a and 188b(8) thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Articles 29, 32d and 45b(8) thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Articles 123, 140a and 160b(8) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 of 18 October 1977 determining the emoluments of the Members of the Court of Auditors (1),Whereas it is for the Council to determine the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance and of the Members of the Court of Auditors;Whereas the euro will be the currency of the Member States adopting the euro as from 1 January 1999 (2); whereas the monetary unit is the euro; whereas one euro will be divided into one hundred cent; whereas for a transitional period the euro will also be divided into national currency units (3);Whereas Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom (4) and Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2290/77 (5) determine the basic salary of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance and of the Members of the Court of Auditors in relation to the basic salary of an official on the last step of Grade A1;Whereas, on the basis of Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2458/98 of 12 November 1998 amending Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 laying down the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities (6), the basic salary of a Grade A1 official will be expressed in euro as from 1 January 1999;Whereas it is therefore advisable to amend Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom with regard to the representation and special-duty allowances which are at present expressed in Belgian francs so that they are expressed in euro from 1 January 1999,. In Regulation No 422/67/EEC and No 5/67/Euratom, the term 'Belgian francs` shall be replaced by the term 'euro` and amounts expressed in Belgian francs shall be replaced by their equivalent in euro units at the conversion rate established by the Council.The rules relating to the rounding of amounts laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1103/97 shall apply. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1999.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentW. MOLTERER(1) OJ L 268, 20. 10. 1977, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19. 4. 1995, p. 10).(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 974/98 of 3 May 1998 on the introduction of the euro (OJ L 139, 11. 5. 1998, p. 1).(3) Council Regulation (EC) No 1103/97 of 17 June 1997 on certain provisions relating to the introduction of the euro (OJ L 162, 19. 6. 1997, p. 1).(4) OJ 187, 8. 8. 1967, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 3762/92 (OJ L 383, 29. 12. 1992, p. 4).(5) OJ L 268, 20. 10. 1977, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 840/95 (OJ L 85, 19. 4. 1995, p. 10).(6) OJ L 307, 17. 11. 1998, p. 1.
",allowances and expenses;mission expenses;transfer bonus;travel expenses;pay;remuneration;salary;wages;member of the Court of Justice (EU);Advocate-General (CJUE);Judge (CJUE);Registrar (CJEU);member of the EC Court of Justice;European Commissioner;CEC Commissioner;member of the Commission;European Monetary System;EMS;monetary snake;General Court (EU);Court of First Instance of the European Communities;EC Court of First Instance,22
39082,"2011/130/EU: Commission Decision of 25 February 2011 establishing minimum requirements for the cross-border processing of documents signed electronically by competent authorities under Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on services in the internal market (notified under document C(2011) 1081)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on services in the internal market (1), and in particular Article 8(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Service providers whose services fall within the scope of Directive 2006/123/EC must be able to complete, through the Points of Single Contact and by electronic means, the procedures and formalities necessary for the access to and the exercise of their activities. Within the limits established in Article 5(3) of Directive 2006/123/EC, there may still be cases where service providers have to submit original documents, certified copies or certified translations when completing such procedures and formalities. In those cases, service providers may need to submit documents signed electronically by competent authorities.(2) The cross-border use of advanced electronic signatures supported by a qualified certificate is facilitated through Commission Decision 2009/767/EC of 16 October 2009 setting out measures facilitating the use of procedures by electronic means through the ‘points of single contact’ under Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on services in the internal market (2) which, inter alia, imposes an obligation on Member States to carry out risk assessments before requiring these electronic signatures from service providers and establishes rules for the acceptance by Member States of advanced electronic signatures based on qualified certificates, created with or without a secure signature creation device. However, Decision 2009/767/EC does not deal with formats of electronic signatures in documents issued by competent authorities, that need to be submitted by service providers when completing the relevant procedures and formalities.(3) As competent authorities in Member States currently use different formats of advanced electronic signatures to sign their documents electronically, the receiving Member States that have to process these documents may face technical difficulties due to the variety of signature formats used. In order to allow service providers to complete their procedures and formalities across borders by electronic means, it is necessary to ensure that at least a number of advanced electronic signature formats can be technically supported by Member States when they receive documents signed electronically by competent authorities from other Member States. Defining a number of advanced electronic signature formats that need to be supported technically by the receiving Member State would allow greater automation and improve the cross-border interoperability of electronic procedures.(4) Member States whose competent authorities use other electronic signature formats than those commonly supported, may have implemented validation means that allow their signatures to be verified also across borders. When this is the case and in order for the receiving Member States to be able to rely on these validation tools, it is necessary to make information on these tools available in an easily accessible way unless the necessary information is included directly in the electronic documents, in the electronic signatures or in the electronic document carriers.(5) This Decision does not affect the determination by the Member States of what constitutes an original, a certified copy or a certified translation. Its objective is limited to facilitating the verification of electronic signatures if they are used in the originals, certified copies or certified translations that service providers may need to submit via the Points of Single Contact.(6) For the purpose of allowing Member States to implement the necessary technical tools, it is appropriate that this Decision applies as of 1 August 2011.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Services Directive Committee,. Reference format for electronic signatures1.   Member States shall put in place the necessary technical means allowing them to process electronically signed documents that service providers submit in the context of completing procedures and formalities through the Points of Single Contact as foreseen by Article 8 of Directive 2006/123/EC, and which are signed by competent authorities of other Member States with an XML or a CMS or a PDF advanced electronic signature in the BES or EPES format, that complies with the technical specifications set out in the Annex.2.   Member States whose competent authorities sign the documents referred to in paragraph 1 using other formats of electronic signatures than those referred to in that same paragraph, shall notify to the Commission existing validation possibilities that allow other Member States to validate the received electronic signatures online, free of charge and in a way that is understandable for non-native speakers unless the required information is already included in the document, in the electronic signature or in the electronic document carrier. The Commission will make that information available to all Member States. ApplicationThis Decision shall apply from 1 August 2011. AddresseesThis Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 February 2011.For the CommissionMichel BARNIERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 376, 27.12.2006, p. 36.(2)  OJ L 274, 20.10.2009, p. 36.ANNEXSpecifications for an XML, CMS or PDF advanced electronic signature to be technically supported by the receiving Member StateWithin the following part of the document the key words ‘MUST’, ‘MUST NOT’, ‘REQUIRED’, ‘SHALL’, ‘SHALL NOT’, ‘SHOULD’, ‘SHOULD NOT’, ‘RECOMMENDED’, ‘MAY’, and ‘OPTIONAL’ are to be interpreted as described in RFC 2119 (1).SECTION 1 —   XAdES-BES/EPESThe signature is conform with the W3C XML Signature specifications (2)The signature MUST at least be a XAdES-BES (or -EPES) signature form as specified in the ETSI TS 101 903 XAdES specifications (3) and complies with all the following additional specifications:The ds:CanonicalizationMethod that specifies the canonicalization algorithm applied to the SignedInfo element prior to performing signature calculations identifies one of the following algorithms only:Canonical XML 1.0 (omits comments) : http://www.w3.org/TR/2001/REC-xml-c14n-20010315Canonical XML 1.1 (omits comments) : http://www.w3.org/2006/12/xml-c14n11Exclusive XML Canonicalization 1.0 (omits comments) : http://www.w3.org/2001/10/xml-exc-c14n#Other algorithms or of ‘With comments’ versions of the above listed algorithms SHOULD NOT be used for the signature creation but SHOULD be supported for residual interoperability for the signature verification.MD5 (RFC 1321) MUST NOT be used as a digest algorithm. Signers are referred to applicable national laws, and for the purposes of guidelines to ETSI TS 102 176 (4) and to the ECRYPT2 D.SPA.x report (5) for further recommendations on algorithms and parameters eligible for electronic signatures.The use of transforms is restricted to the ones listed below:Canonicalization transforms: see related specifications above;Base64 encoding (http://www.w3.org/2000/09/xmldsig#base64);Filtering:Enveloped signature transform: (http://www.w3.org/2000/09/xmldsig#enveloped-signature).XSLT (style sheet) transform.The ds:KeyInfo element MUST include the signer’s X.509 v3 digital certificate (i.e. its value and not only a reference to it).The ‘SigningCertificate’ signed signature property MUST contain the digest value (CertDigest) and IssuerSerial of the signer’s certificate stored in ds:KeyInfo and the optional URI in ‘SigningCertificate’ field MUST NOT be used.The SigningTime signed signature property is present and contains the UTC expressed as xsd:dateTime (http://www.w3.org/TR/xmlschema-2/#dateTime).The DataObjectFormat element MUST BE present and contain MimeType sub-element.In case the signatures used by Member States are based on a qualified certificate, the PKI objects (certificate chains, revocation data, time-stamps) that are included in the signatures are verifiable using the Trusted List, in accordance with Commission Decision 2009/767/EC, of the Member State who is supervising or accrediting the CSP having issued the signatory’s certificate.Table 1 summarises the specifications that a XAdES-BES/EPES signature must comply with to be supported technically by the receiving Member State.Table 1SECTION 2 —   CAdES-BES/EPESThe signature is conform with the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS) Signature specifications (6).The signature uses CAdES-BES (or -EPES) signature attributes as specified in the ETSI TS 101 733 CAdES specifications (7) and complies with the additional specifications as indicated in Table 2 below.All attributes of CAdES which are included in the archive timestamp hash calculation (ETSI TS 101 733 V1.8.1 Annex K) MUST be in DER encoding and any other can be in BER to simplify one-pass processing of CAdES.MD5 (RFC 1321) MUST NOT be used as a digest algorithm. Signers are referred to applicable national laws, and for the purposes of guidelines to ETSI TS 102 176 (8) and to the ECRYPT2 D.SPA.x report (9) for further recommendations on algorithms and parameters eligible for electronic signatures.The signed attributes MUST include a reference to the signer’s X.509 v3 digital certificate (RFC 5035) and SignedData.certificates field MUST include its value.The SigningTime signed attribute MUST be present and MUST contain the UTC expressed as in http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5652#section-11.3.The ContentType signed attribute MUST be present and contains id-data (http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5652#section-4) where the data content type is intended to refer to arbitrary octet strings, such as UTF-8 text or ZIP container with MimeType sub-element.In case the signatures used by Member States are based on a qualified certificate, the PKI objects (certificate chains, revocation data, time-stamps) that are included in the signatures are verifiable using the Trusted List, in accordance with Commission Decision 2009/767/EC, of the Member State who is supervising or accrediting the CSP having issued the signatory’s certificate.Table 2SECTION 3 —   PAdES-PART 3 (BES/EPES)The signature MUST use a PAdES-BES (or -EPES) signature extension as specified in the ETSI TS 102 778 PAdES-Part3 specifications (10) and complies with the following additional specifications:MD5 (RFC 1321) MUST NOT be used as a digest algorithm. Signers are referred to applicable national laws, and for the purposes of guidelines, to ETSI TS 102 176 (11) and to the ECRYPT2 D.SPA.x report (12) for further recommendations on algorithms and parameters eligible for electronic signatures.The signed attributes MUST include a reference to the signer’s X.509 v3 digital certificate (RFC 5035) and SignedData.certificates field MUST include its value.The time of signing is indicated by the value of the M entry in the signature dictionary.In case the signatures used by Member States are based on a qualified certificate, the PKI objects (certificate chains, revocation data, time-stamps) that are included in the signatures are verifiable using the Trusted List, in accordance with Decision 2009/767/EC, of the Member State who is supervising or accrediting the CSP having issued the signatory’s certificate.(1)  IETF RFC 2119: ‘Key words for use in RFCs to indicate Requirements Levels’.(2)  W3C, XML Signature Syntax and Processing, (Version 1.1), http://www.w3.org/TR/xmldsig-core1/W3C, XML Signature Syntax and Processing, (Second Edition), http://www.w3.org/TR/xmldsig-core/W3C, XML Signature Best Practices, http://www.w3.org/TR/xmldsig-bestpractices/(3)  ETSI TS 101 903 v1.4.1: XML Advanced Electronic Signatures (XAdES).(4)  ETSI TS 102 176: Electronic Signatures and Infrastructures (ESI); Algorithms and Parameters for Secure Electronic Signatures; Part 1: Hash functions and asymmetric algorithms; Part 2: ‘Secure channel protocols and algorithms for signature creation devices’.(5)  Latest version is D.SPA.13 ECRYPT2 Yearly Report on Algorithms and Key sizes (2009 to 2010), dated 30 March 2010 (http://www.ecrypt.eu.org/documents/D.SPA.13.pdf).(6)  IETF, RFC 5652, Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS), http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5652.IETF, RFC 5035, Enhanced Security Services (ESS) Update: Adding CertID Algorithm Agility, http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5035.IETF, RFC 3161, Internet X.509 Public Key Infrastructure Time-Stamp Protocol (TSP), http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc3161.(7)  ETSI TS 101 733 v.1.8.1: CMS Advanced Electronic Signatures (CAdES).(8)  ETSI TS 102 176: Electronic Signatures and Infrastructures (ESI); Algorithms and Parameters for Secure Electronic Signatures; Part 1: Hash functions and asymmetric algorithms; Part 2: ‘Secure channel protocols and algorithms for signature creation devices’.(9)  Latest version is D.SPA.13 ECRYPT2 Yearly Report on Algorithms and Key sizes (2009 to 2010), dated 30 March 2010 (http://www.ecrypt.eu.org/documents/D.SPA.13.pdf).(10)  ETSI TS 102 778-3 v1.2.1: PDF Advanced Electronic Signatures (PAdES), PAdES Enhanced — PAdES-Basic Electronic Signatures and PAdES-Explicit Policy Electronic Signatures Profiles.(11)  ETSI TS 102 176: Electronic Signatures and Infrastructures (ESI); Algorithms and Parameters for Secure Electronic Signatures; Part 1: Hash functions and asymmetric algorithms; Part 2: ‘Secure channel protocols and algorithms for signature creation devices’.(12)  Latest version is D.SPA.13 ECRYPT2 Yearly Report on Algorithms and Key sizes (2009 to 2010), dated 30 March 2010 (http://www.ecrypt.eu.org/documents/D.SPA.13.pdf).
",freedom to provide services;free movement of services;single market;Community internal market;EC internal market;EU single market;technical regulations;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;right of establishment;freedom of establishment;services contract;electronic signature;digital signature;technical barrier;administrative barrier,22
23097,"Decision No 1376/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 amending Decision No 1336/97/EC on a series of guidelines for trans-European telecommunications networks. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 156 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(2),Following consultation of the Committee of the Regions,Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(3),Whereas:(1) Article 14 of Decision No 1336/97/EC of the European Parliament and the Council(4) requires the Commission to submit a report every three years on the implementation of the Decision to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.(2) The Commission submitted this report on 10 December 2001.(3) The aforementioned Article 14 requires the Commission to submit appropriate proposals for revision of Annex I to the Decision on the basis of technical developments and experience gained.(4) The Court of Auditors Special Report No 9/2000 made recommendations which have been addressed in the report of the Commission.(5) In its Communication on a Commission Initiative for the Special European Council of Lisbon, 23 and 24 March 2000, the Commission set out the eEurope initiative emphasising the social dimension of the Information Society.(6) On 28 January 2002 the Council adopted a resolution on a common approach and specific actions in the area of network and information security(5).(7) Annex I to Decision No 1336/97/EC should therefore be revised accordingly.(8) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(6),. Decision No 1336/97/EC is hereby amended as follows:1. The following paragraph shall be added to Article 1: ""For the purpose of this Decision, 'telecommunications infrastructure' shall refer to the electronic data transmission networks and the services which make use of them.""2. Article 8 shall be replaced by the following: ""Article 81. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee (hereinafter referred to as 'the Committee').2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.""3. Article 14 is hereby amended as follows:(a) paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following: ""1. Before 31 January 2005, the Commission shall submit a report on the implementation of this Decision during the period July 2000 to June 2004, to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.""(b) paragraph 4 shall be replaced by the following: ""4. In the absence of a decision by 31 December 2006, Annex I shall be deemed to have lapsed except in respect of calls for proposals which have already been published in the Official Journal of the European Communities before that date.""4. Annex I shall be replaced by the text of the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 July 2002.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentP. CoxFor the CouncilThe PresidentP. S. Møller(1) OJ C 103 E, 30.4.2002, p. 23.(2) Opinion delivered on 29 May 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 14 May 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 18 June 2002.(4) OJ L 183, 11.7.1997, p. 12.(5) OJ C 43, 16.2.2002, p. 2.(6) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.ANNEX""ANNEX IIDENTIFICATION OF PROJECTS OF COMMON INTEREST1. Trans-European telecommunications networks will contribute to the introduction of innovative trans-European services in the general interest. The services will contribute to the development of the information society in terms of growth, employment, social cohesion and participation for all in the knowledge-based economy.2. TEN-Telecom supports the technical and economic feasibility, validation and deployment of services. Services must be innovative, trans-European and based on proven technology:- a service may be launched in separate Member States with appropriate adaptation in each State,- a service that has already been deployed in a single Member State without support under this programme may be extended to other Member States,- a service of demonstrably trans-European interest may be implemented in a single Member State.3. As services should be considered to be trans-European, the participation of organisations from more than one Member State and implementation in more than one Member State, though not required, will be encouraged.4. In this context, projects of common interest shall be identified on the basis of their operational capability to support the objectives laid down in this Decision.5. The projects of common interest described below shall be on three levels, forming a coherent structure.(i) ApplicationsApplications serve user needs, taking into account cultural and linguistic differences and the requirements for accessibility, in particular for disabled people. Where it is applicable, they shall accommodate the specific needs of less developed or less populated regions. They shall use the potential of broadband, mobile and other communications networks as appropriate.(ii) Generic ServicesGeneric Services shall support applications' common requirements by providing common tools for the development and implementation of new applications based on interoperable standards. They shall provide services for the transfer and integrity of data across networks, including broadband and mobile communication networks.(iii) Interconnection and interoperability of networksSupport will be provided for the interconnection, interoperability and security of networks underpinning the operation of specific public interest applications and services.The following sections identify at each level of the trans-European networks the projects of common interest that must be specified in accordance with Article 9 and under the procedure laid down in Article 8.I. Applications- e-Government and e-Administration: more efficient, interactive, and integrated governmental services benefiting citizens and SME's constitute a major opportunity for the information society. On-line services including those in the field of electronic procurement, secured access to on-line public services for citizens and SME's, personal security, environment and tourism, business support for SME's (including information services and electronic commerce), and services aimed at broadening participation in the democratic decision-making process will be supported at all levels: European, national, regional and local. Services may be provided by, or with the support of, public authorities as a service in the public interest benefiting citizens and SME's.- Health: health telematics networks and services offer significant opportunities for the improvement of access and quality of care, as well as handling the impacts of medical advances and demographic changes. Innovative services will be supported linking health care institutions and other points of care, and providing health services directly to the public, in particular supporting actions on disease prevention and health promotion.- Disabled and elderly: developments in network communications offer significant opportunities for the participation of older people and people with disabilities in the information society. Network applications and services addressing their specific needs are able to contribute to the overcoming of socio-economic, geographical and cultural barriers. Services will be supported catering for the requirements of older people and people with disabilities with the purpose of promoting their full integration and participation in the information society.- Learning and culture: high levels of education, training and cultural awareness are crucial to economic development and social cohesion. Their importance will continue to be underlined in future with the increasing influence of technology in the information society. Services will be supported providing new innovative ways of presenting educational and cultural information, including services for lifelong learning.II. Generic services- Advanced mobile services: trials are under way on the interoperability aspects of innovative applications for 2,5 to 3G mobile networks. They will establish the basis for advanced end-to-end solutions in the mobile environment providing location-based, personalised, and context-sensitive services. Support will be provided for the launch of advanced mobile applications and services in the general interest including those for navigation and guidance, traffic and travel information, network security and billing, m-commerce, m-business and mobile work, learning and culture, emergency services and health.- Trust and confidence services: the active involvement of businesses and citizens in the information society is dependent on their trust and confidence in the available services. Security is therefore a priority issue presenting a major challenge for the future. Support will be provided for services in the public interest aimed at all aspects of security including cooperation for effective networking within the European Union on national CERT systems.III. Interconnection and interoperability of networks- Interconnection and interoperability: the interconnection and interoperability of networks is a pre-requisite for effective trans-European services. Support will be provided for the interconnection, interoperability and security of networks necessary for the operation of specific public interest services. Projects concerning the development and enhancement of telecommunications networks will receive particular scrutiny to ensure that there is no interference with free market conditions.IV. Supplementary support and coordination actionsIn addition to its support for projects of common interest, the Community shall initiate actions aimed at providing the appropriate environment for the realisation of the projects. The financing of these actions should not take away in any significant manner from the amounts allocated to the rest of the programme. The actions will contribute to programme awareness, consensus development and concerted efforts concerning European, national, regional and local activities for stimulation and promotion of new applications and services, in conformity with the implementation of programmes in other areas, as well as the development of broadband networks. They will involve consultation with European standardisation and strategic planning bodies and coordination with actions funded by the different Community financial instruments, including:- strategic studies toward target specifications, and transition towards these targets. These specifications will help sector actors to make sound economic investment decisions,- definition of means of accessing broadband networks,- establishment of common specifications based on European and world standards,- furthering cooperation among sector actors, including public and private partnerships (PPP),- coordination of the activities undertaken under this Decision with related Community and national programmes.""
",transmission network;Euronet;Transpac;broadcasting network;data-transmission network;telecommunications network;service;systems interconnection;OSI;compatibility;computer compatibility;open systems interconnection;project of common interest;declaration of European interest;project of European interest;trans-European network;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
2311,"Council Regulation (EC) No 61/98 of 19 December 1997 allocating, for 1998, catch quotas between Member States for vessels fishing in the zone of the Russian Federation. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;Whereas, in accordance with Article 124 of the 1994 Act of Accession, fisheries agreements concluded by the Kingdom of Sweden with third countries are managed by the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 3 of the agreement on fisheries of 11 December 1992 concluded between the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden and the Government of the Russian Federation, the Community, on behalf of the Kingdom of Sweden, held consultations with the Russian Federation concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1998;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1998 should be fixed for the vessels of the other Party;Whereas the necessary measures should be taken to implement, for 1998, the results of the consultations held with the Russian Federation;Whereas, in order to ensure the efficient management of the catch possibilities available in waters of the Russian Federation, they should be allocated among Member States as quotas in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the relevant control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (2);Whereas additional conditions for the year-to-year management of TACs and quotas, in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (3), were not agreed with the Russian Federation;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1998,. From 1 January to 31 December 1998 vessels flying the flag of a Member State are hereby authorized to make catches in waters falling within the fisheries jurisdiction of the Russian Federation and within the quota limits set out in the Annex. Stocks referred to in the Annex shall not be subject to the conditions stipulated in Articles 2, 3 and 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2205/97 (OJ L 304, 7. 11. 1997, p. 1).(3) OJ L 115, 9. 5. 1996, p. 3.ANNEXAllocation of Community catch quotas in the fishing zone of the Russian Federation for 1998>TABLE>
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;Russia;Russian Federation,22
2028,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2721/95 of 24 November 1995 establishing rules for the application of reference and routine methods for the analysis and quality evaluation of milk and milk products under the common market organization. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of  the market in milk and milk products  (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1538/95  (2), and  in particular Articles 6 (6), 7 (5), 8 (4), 9 (3), 10 (3), 11 (3), 12 (3), 13 (3), 16 (1) and (4)  and 17 (14) thereof,Whereas the composition and quality characteristics of milk and milk products laid down in  regulations under the common market organization in milk and milk products have to be verified to  ensure strict compliance with those requirements;Whereas it is frequently provided provided that the reference methods for such verifications are  methods published by international organisations such as IDF, ISO and AOAC International, which are  regularly updated by those organizations; whereas, in certain cases a Community reference method is  laid down which is subsequently replaced by a method published by an international organization;  whereas, in other cases, no reference method is specified in the Community regulation; whereas in  order to ensure uniformity in the application of reference methods, it is appropriate to draw up  each year a list of reference methods, and to specify that the method applicable is that referred  to in such list;Whereas the use of routine methods should not be excluded; whereas the conditions for their  application should be specified;Whereas the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products has not delivered an opinion within the  time limit set by its chairman,. This Regulation lays down rules for the application of methods for  the chemical, physical and microbiological analysis of milk and milk products provided for in  Community Regulations relating to the common organization of the market in milk and milk products  (hereafter referred to as 'the Regulations`). 1.  The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30 of  Regulation (EEC) No 804/68, draw up before 1 April in each year a list of the reference methods  applicable to the analyses referred to in Article 1. However, the first list shall be drawn up  within six months of the entry into force of this Regulation.2.  Where no reference method is specified in the Regulations, or where the reference method  specified differs from that set out in the list provided for in paragraph 1, the reference method  specified in the list shall be applied. Routine methods may be used for analyses required by the Regulations provided that they  are properly calibrated and regularly checked against the reference method.In cases of dispute, the results obtained by the reference method are decisive. The laboratory report of the results of the analysis must contain sufficient elements  to enable an evaluation of the results to be made. This Regulation shall enter into force six months following  the date of its  publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 November 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission
",food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;milk;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;milk product;dairy produce;product quality;quality criterion,22
17638,"98/696/EC: Commission Decision of 24 November 1998 setting out the arrangements for Community comparative tests of seed potatoes under Article 14 of Council Directive 66/403/EEC (notified under document number C(1998) 3633). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 66/403/EEC on the marketing of seed potatoes (1), as last amended by Commission Decision 98/111/EC (2), and in particular Article 14(4) thereof,Whereas Article 14(4) of Directive 66/403/EEC provides for the carrying out of Community comparative tests of seed potatoes;Whereas it is necessary for all Member States to participate in the Community comparative tests, in so far as seed potatoes are usually reproduced or marketed in their territories, in order to ensure that proper conclusions may be drawn therefrom;Whereas the Commission is responsible for making the necessary arrangements for the Community comparative tests;Whereas the arrangements for the tests should also cover, inter alia, certain harmful organisms which come within the scope of Directive 66/403/EEC, as well as Council Directive 77/93/EEC of 21 December 1976, on protective measures against the introduction into Member States of organisms harmful to plants or plant products (3), as last amended by Commission Directive 98/2/EC (4), Council Directive 93/85/EEC on the control of potato ring rot (5), as well as Council Directive 98/57/EC on the control of Ralstonia Solanacearum (Smith) Yabuuchi et al. (6);Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry,. 1. Community comparative tests shall be carried out during 1999 on seed potatoes harvested in 1998.2. All Member States shall participate in the Community comparative tests. 1. The general arrangements for the carrying out of the Community comparative tests are set out in the Annex hereto.2. Further detailed arrangements for the carrying out of the Community comparative tests shall be submitted to the Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 November 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ 125, 11. 7. 1966, p. 2320/66.(2) OJ L 28, 4. 2. 1998, p. 42.(3) OJ L 26, 31. 1. 1977, p. 20.(4) OJ L 15, 21. 1. 1998, p. 34.(5) OJ L 259, 18. 10. 1993, p. 1.(6) OJ L 235, 21. 8. 1998, p. 1.ANNEXGENERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CARRYING OUT OF THE COMMUNITY COMPARATIVE TESTS OF SEED POTATOES IN 1998/19991. Responsible bodyLandbrugs- og fiskeriministerietPlantedirektoratetDenmark2. Number of samplesThe total number is 250:(a) 223 samples shall be taken in the producer Member States;(b) 20 additional samples shall be taken from seed marketed by a producer Member State in a recipient Member State, in the recipient Member State;(c) 7 samples from Switzerland shall be taken under the Community equivalence arrangements mentioned in Article 15(1) of Directive 66/403/EEC.3. SamplingIn respect of samples taken under paragraph 2(a) above, an official sampling procedure shall be ensured. The sampling of the lot shall be performed using an appropriate technique. For the purpose of taking the samples, persons shall be designated by the Commission services. These persons shall act under the responsibility of the Commission services. Sampling shall be carried out on the producer holding, at the place of loading, in the sorting sheds or at any place where seed potatoes are stored.In the case of all samples taken under paragraph 2 above each sample shall consist of 320 tubers.4. Assessment of the minimum conditions to be satisfied by seed potatoes in the direct progeny of the samplesPost-control tests on field plots shall be carried out and, where appropriate, confirmation by laboratory tests. The sample size shall be 100 tubers.5. Assessment of freedom of seed potatoes from potato brown rot (Pseudomonas solanacearum) and potato ring rot (Corynebacterium sepedonicum/Clavibacter michiganensis)Laboratory tests shall be carried out, in accordance with appropriate methods. The sample size shall be of 200 tubers.6. Assessment of freedom of seed potatoes from potato spindle tuber viroid (PSTV)Laboratory tests shall be carried out, in accordance with appropriate methods. The responsible body under 1 shall ensure that the sample size is that given in such methods, in so far as this specification exists.7. ConfidentialityIn relation with the assessments under 5 and 6 above, each sample to be submitted to the laboratory tests shall have been previously coded by the responsible body under 1, under the responsibility of the Commission services. In the case of samples confirmed to be contaminated by any of the relevant harmful organisms, the Commission shall ensure that the measures required under Directive 77/93/EEC or Directive 93/85/EEC or their implementing measures, as appropriate, are taken. This is without prejudice to the general conditions applicable to the examination of the annual reports on the confirmed results and conclusions of Community comparative tests.
",health legislation;health regulations;health standard;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;seedling;cutting (plant);potato;batata;sweet potato;analytical chemistry;centrifuging;chemical analysis;chemical testing;chromatography;conductometry;electrolytic analysis;photometry;volumetric analysis;Community certification,22
11326,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 363/93 of 10 February 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat and Regulation (EEC) No 1323/90 instituting specific aid for sheep and goat farming in certain less-favoured areas of the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas Article 24 of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 (2) laid down transitional provisions for 1990, 1991 and 1992 on condition that the United Kingdom applied the variable slaughter premium, in order to achieve gradually a single premium scheme not later  than 1993; whereas the United Kingdom decided to abolish the said premium from the beginning of the 1992 marketing year; whereas, however, in view of the monetary upheavals which have had considerable effects on the Community market in sheepmeat in  1992, particularly in Ireland and Northern Ireland, the transitional provisions should be extended until the end of the 1992 marketing year for that area;Whereas, in view of the said monetary upheavals, the specific aid provided for under the rural society measures introduced in Regulation (EEC) No 1323/90 (3) should be increased for that year,. The following paragraph shall be inserted in Article 24 of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89:'7a. With regard to the 1992 marketing year, paragraph 7 shall apply even if the United Kingdom no longer has recourse to the provisions of this Article.' The following shall be inserted in Regulation (EEC) No 1323/90:'Article 1aNotwithstanding Article 1, for the 1992 marketing year the unit amounts of the specific aid shall be as follows:- ECU 7 per ewe for the producers referred to in Article 5 (2) and (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89,- ECU 4,9 per ewe for the producers referred to in Article 5 (3) of that Regulation,- ECU 4,9 per she-goat for the producers referred to in Article 5 (5) of that Regulation,- ECU 4,9 per female of the ovine species where the second subparagraph of Article 5 (8) of that Regulation is applied.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 February 1993.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. WESTH(1) Opinion delivered on 9 February 1993 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ No L 289, 7. 10. 1989, p 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2069/92 (OJ No L 215, 30. 7. 1992, p. 59).(3) OJ No L 132, 23. 5. 1990, p. 17. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1743/91 (OJ No L 163, 26. 6. 1991, p. 44).
",common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;less-favoured agricultural area;area with specific problems;less-favoured agricultural region;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;livestock farming;animal husbandry;stockrearing;production aid;aid to producers,22
34827,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1434/2007 of 5 December 2007 on initiating an investigation concerning the possible circumvention of anti-dumping measures imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 2074/2004 on imports of certain ring binder mechanisms originating in the People's Republic of China by imports of certain ring binder mechanisms consigned from Thailand, whether slightly modified or not and whether declared as originating in Thailand or not, and by imports of certain slightly modified ring binder mechanisms originating in the People's Republic of China, and making such imports subject to registration. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (‘the basic Regulation’) (1), and in particular Articles 13(3), 14(3) and 14(5) thereof,Whereas:A.   REQUEST(1) The Commission has received a request pursuant to Article 13(3) of the basic Regulation to investigate the possible circumvention of the anti-dumping measures imposed on imports of certain ring binder mechanisms originating in the People's Republic of China.(2) The request was lodged on 22 October 2007 by Ring Alliance Ringbuchtechnik GmbH, a Community producer of certain ring binder mechanisms.B.   PRODUCT(3) The product concerned by the possible circumvention is certain ring binder mechanisms originating in the People's Republic of China, normally declared under CN code ex 8305 10 00 (‘the product concerned’). For the purpose of this Regulation, certain ring binder mechanisms shall consist of two rectangular steel sheets or wires with at least four half rings made of steel wire fixed on it and which are kept together by a steel cover. They can be opened either by pulling the half rings or with a small steel-made trigger mechanism fixed to the ring binder mechanism.(4) The products under investigation are certain ring binder mechanisms which are slightly modified originating in the People's Republic of China, normally declared under CN code ex 8305 10 00 (classified previous to the entry into force of this Regulation under TARIC code 8305100090), and certain ring binder mechanisms, whether slightly modified or not, consigned from Thailand, normally declared under CN code ex 8305 10 00 (classified previous to the entry into force of this Regulation under TARIC codes 8305100019, 8305100029 and 8305100090) (‘the products under investigation’).C.   EXISTING MEASURES(5) The measures currently in force and possibly being circumvented are anti-dumping measures imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 2074/2004 (2) as extended to imports of the same product consigned from Vietnam (3) and from Lao People's Democratic Republic (4).D.   GROUNDS(6) The request contains sufficient prima facie evidence that the anti-dumping measures on imports of certain ring binder mechanisms originating in the People's Republic of China are being circumvented by means of a slight modification of the product concerned to make it fall under custom codes which are normally not subject to the measures, in particular CN code ex 8305 10 00 (classified previous to the entry into force of this Regulation under TARIC code 8305100090), and that the modification does not alter the essential characteristics of the product concerned. Examples of such slightly modified types are ring binder mechanisms with more than two rectangular steel sheets or wires and/or with chamfered sheets, ring binder mechanisms with two steel sheets the edges of which have been cut off and/or which have indentations so that their shape is no longer rectangular. Furthermore, the request contains sufficient prima facie evidence that the anti-dumping measures on imports of certain ring binder mechanisms originating in the People's Republic of China are being circumvented by means of transhipment via Thailand of the product concerned, whether slightly modified (in the way described above) or not.(7) The evidence submitted is as follows:— The request shows that a significant change in the pattern of trade involving exports from the People's Republic of China and Thailand to the Community has taken place following the imposition of measures on the product concerned and that there is insufficient due cause or justification other than the imposition of the duty for such a change.— This change in the pattern of trade appears to stem from the slight modification of the product concerned and from the transhipment via Thailand of certain ring binder mechanisms originating in the People's Republic of China, whether slightly modified or not.— Furthermore, the request contains sufficient prima facie evidence that the remedial effects of the existing anti-dumping measures on the product concerned are being undermined both in terms of quantity and price. Significant volumes of imports of the products under investigation appear to have replaced imports of the product concerned. In addition, there is sufficient evidence that this increase in imports is made at prices well below the non-injurious price established in the investigation that led to the existing measures.— Finally, the request contains sufficient prima facie evidence that the prices of the products under investigation are dumped in relation to the normal value previously established for the product concerned.— Should circumvention practices covered by Article 13 of the basic Regulation, other than the ones mentioned above, be identified in the course of the investigation, the investigation may cover these practices also.E.   PROCEDURE(8) In the light of the above, the Commission has concluded that sufficient evidence exists to justify the initiation of an investigation pursuant to Article 13 of the basic Regulation and to make imports of certain ring binder mechanisms consigned from Thailand, whether slightly modified or not and whether declared as originating in Thailand or not, and imports of certain slightly modified ring binder mechanisms originating in the People's Republic of China, subject to registration, in accordance with Article 14(5) of the basic Regulation.(a) Questionnaires(b) Collection of information and holding of hearings(c) Exemption of registration of imports or measuresF.   REGISTRATION(9) Pursuant to Article 14(5) of the basic Regulation, imports of the products under investigation should be made subject to registration in order to ensure that, should the investigation result in findings of circumvention, anti-dumping duties of an appropriate amount can be levied retroactively from the date of registration of such imports.G.   TIME LIMITS(10) In the interest of sound administration, time limits should be stated within which:— interested parties may make themselves known to the Commission, present their views in writing and submit questionnaire replies or any other information to be taken into account during the investigation,— producers in the People's Republic of China and Thailand may request exemption from registration of imports or measures,— interested parties may make a written request to be heard by the Commission.H.   NON-COOPERATION(11) In cases in which any interested party refuses access to or does not provide the necessary information within the time limits, or significantly impedes the investigation, findings, affirmative or negative, may be made in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the facts available.(12) Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information shall be disregarded and use may be made of facts available. If an interested party does not cooperate or cooperates only partially and findings are therefore based on facts available in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, the result may be less favourable to that party than if it had cooperated.I.   PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA(13) It is noted that any personal data collected in this investigation will be treated in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (5).J.   HEARING OFFICER(14) It is also noted that if interested parties consider that they are encountering difficulties in the exercise of their rights of defence, they may request the intervention of the Hearing Officer of DG Trade. He acts as an interface between the interested parties and the Commission services, offering, where necessary, mediation on procedural matters affecting the protection of their interests in this investigation, in particular with regard to issues concerning access to the file, confidentiality, extension of time limits and the treatment of written and/or oral submission of views. For further information and contact details, interested parties may consult the Hearing Officer's web pages on the website of DG Trade (http://ec.europa.eu/trade),. An investigation is hereby initiated pursuant to Article 13(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96, in order to determine if imports into the Community of certain ring binder mechanisms (consisting of two rectangular steel sheets or wires with at least four half rings made of steel wire fixed on it and which are kept together by a steel cover and can be opened either by pulling the half rings or with a small steel-made trigger mechanism fixed to the ring binder mechanism), falling within CN code ex 8305 10 00 (TARIC codes 8305100012, 8305100022 and 8305100032) consigned from Thailand, whether slightly modified or not and whether declared as originating in Thailand or not, and of certain slightly modified ring binder mechanisms falling within CN code ex 8305 10 00 (TARIC 8305100032 and 8305100039) originating in the People's Republic of China are circumventing the measures imposed by Regulation (EC) No 2074/2004. The Customs authorities are hereby directed, pursuant to Article 13(3) and Article 14(5) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96, to take the appropriate steps to register (i) all ring binder mechanisms other than those identified in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2074/2004 and falling within CN code ex 8305 10 00 (TARIC codes 8305100032 and 8305100039) originating in the People' Republic of China and (ii) all ring binder mechanisms falling within CN code ex 8305 10 00 (TARIC codes 8305100012, 8305100022 and 8305100032) consigned from Thailand, whether declared as originating in Thailand or not.Registration shall expire nine months following the date of entry into force of this Regulation.The Commission, by Regulation, may direct Customs authorities to cease registration in respect of imports into the Community of products manufactured by producers having applied for an exemption of registration and having been found not to be circumventing the anti-dumping duties. 1.   Questionnaires should be requested from the Commission within 15 days from publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union.2.   Interested parties, if their representations are to be taken into account during the investigation, must make themselves known by contacting the Commission, present their views in writing and submit questionnaire replies or any other information within 40 days from the date of the publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union, unless otherwise specified.3.   Producers in the People's Republic of China and Thailand requesting exemption from registration of imports or measures should submit a request duly supported by evidence within the same 40-day time limit.4.   Interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same 40-day time limit.5.   Any information relating to the matter, any request for a hearing or for a questionnaire as well as any request for exemption from registration of imports or measures must be made in writing (not in electronic format, unless otherwise specified) and must indicate the name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers of the interested party. All written submissions, including the information requested in this Regulation, questionnaire replies and correspondence provided by interested parties on a confidential basis shall be labelled as ‘Limited’ (6) and, in accordance with Article 19(2) of the basic Regulation, shall be accompanied by a non-confidential version, which will be labelled ‘For inspection by interested parties’.Commission address for correspondence:European CommissionDirectorate General for TradeDirectorate HOffice: J-79 4/23B-1049 BrusselsFax (+32 2) 295 65 05. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 December 2007.For the CommissionPeter MANDELSONMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17).(2)  OJ L 359, 4.12.2004, p. 11.(3)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1208/2004 (OJ L 232, 1.7.2004, p. 1).(4)  Council Regulation (EC) No 33/2006 (OJ L 7, 12.1.2006, p. 1).(5)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.(6)  This means that the document is for internal use only. It is protected pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43). It is a confidential document pursuant to Article 19 of the basic Regulation and Article 6 of the WTO Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 (Anti-dumping Agreement).
",import;book trade;book;bookbinding;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Thailand;Kingdom of Thailand;anti-dumping measure;office supplies;infringement procedure (EU);EC infringement procedure;EC infringement proceedings;declaration of an EC failure to fulfil an obligation;declaration of an EC failure to take action;China;People’s Republic of China,22
15302,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 403/96 of 5 March 1996 introducing additional management measures for imports of certain bovine animals for the first half of 1996. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 of 22 December 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreements to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 provides for the first half of 1996 for the opening of a tariff quota for 89 000 live bovine animals weighing 80 kilograms or less originating in certain third countries and benefiting from an 80 % reduction in the rate of customs duties;Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 3018/95 of 20 December 1995 introducing management measures for imports of certain bovine animals for the first half of 1996 (2) provides for certain measures for the import of 62 250 head weighing 80 kilograms or less; whereas, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 3066/95, that quantity has been increased by 26 750 head for the first half of 1996; whereas, therefore, management measures should be established for the latter animals, following the import arrangements already provided for by Regulation (EC) No 3018/95;Whereas, however, in order to take better account of traditional trade under specific import arrangements for calves weighing not more than 80 kilograms, slightly changed criteria should be adopted for the so-called 'traditional` reference quantities;Whereas the arrangements should be managed using import licences; whereas, to this end, rules should be set on the submission of applications and the information to be given on applications and licences, where necessary by derogation from certain provisions of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 November 1988 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2137/95 (4), and of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 of 26 June 1995 on rules of application for import and export licences in the beef and veal sector and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2856/95 (6); whereas, moreover, it should be stipulated that licences are to be issued following a reflection period and where necessary with a fixed percentage reduction applied;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. Imports into the Community during the first half of 1996 of live bovine animals weighing 80 kilograms or less falling within CN code 0102 90 05 originating in the countries listed in Annex I and in addition to those provided for in Regulation (EC) No 3018/95 shall be subject to the management measures laid down in this Regulation. 1. Import licences under this Regulation may be issued only for 26 750 animals falling within CN code 0102 90 05.2. For those animals, the ad valorem duty and the specific duties fixed in the Common Customs Tariff (CCT) shall be reduced by 80 %.3. The quantity referred to in paragraph 1 shall be divided into two parts, as follows:(a) the first part, equal to 70 %, i.e. 18 725 head, shall be allocated among:- importers from the Community as constituted on 31 December 1994 who can furnish proof of having imported animals falling within CN code 0102 90 05 during 1993, 1994 or 1995 in the context of the Regulations referred to in Annex II,- importers from the new Member States who can furnish proof of having imported, into the Member State where they are established, animals falling within the abovementioned CN code during 1993 and 1994 from countries which were for them third countries on 31 December 1994;and such animals during 1995 in the context of the Regulations referred to at (b) of Annex II;(b) the second part, equal to 30 %, i.e. 8 025 head, shall be allocated among importers who can furnish proof of having imported and/or exported during 1995 at least 100 live bovine animals falling within CN code 0102 90 apart from those under (a).Importers must be registered for VAT purposes in a Member State.4. The 18 725 head shall be allocated among the eligible importers in proportion to their imports of animals within the meaning of paragraph 3 (a) during 1993, 1994 and 1995 proven in accordance with paragraph 6.5. The 8 025 head shall be allocated in proportion to the quantities applied for by the eligible importers.6. Proof of import and export shall be provided exclusively by means of the customs document of release for free circulation or the export document duly stamped by the customs authorities.Member States may accept copies of the abovementioned documents duly certified by the issuing authority where the applicant can prove to the satisfaction of the competent authority that he was not able to obtain the original documents. 1. Importers who on 1 January 1996 were no longer engaged in any activity in the beef and veal sector shall not qualify for the allocation pursuant to Article 2 (3) (a).2. Any company formed by the merger of companies each having rights under Article 2 (4) shall benefit from the same rights as the companies from which it was formed. 1. Applications for the right to import may be presented only in the Member State in which the applicant is registered within the meaning of Article 2 (3).2. For the purposes of Article 2 (3) (a), importers shall present the applications for the right to import to the competent authorities together with the proof referred to in Article 2 (6) by 12 March 1996 at the latest.After verification of the documents presented, Member States shall forward to the Commission, by 25 March 1996 at the latest, the list of importers who meet the acceptance conditions, showing in particular their names and addresses and the number of eligible animals imported during each of the reference years.3. For the purposes of Article 2 (3) (b), applications for the right to import must be lodged by importers by 12 March 1996 at the latest, together with the proof referred to in Article 2 (6).Only one application may be lodged by each applicant. Where the same applicant lodges more than one application, all applications from that person shall be inadmissible. Applications may not relate to a quantity larger than that available.After verification of the documents presented, Member States shall forward to the Commission, by 25 March 1996 at the latest, the list of applicants and the quantities requested.4. All notifications, including notifications of nil applications, shall be made by telex or fax, drawn up on the basis of the models in Annexes III and IV in the case where applications have been lodged. 1. The Commission shall decide to what extent applications may be accepted.2. As regards the applications referred to in Article 4 (3), if the quantities in respect of which applications are made exceed the quantities available, the Commission shall reduce the quantities applied for by a fixed percentage.If the reduction referred to in the preceding subparagraph results in a quantity of less than 100 head per application, the allocation shall be by drawing lots, by batches of 100 head, by the Member States concerned. If the remaining quantity is less than 100 head, a single licence shall be issued for that quantity. 1. Imports of the quantities allocated in accordance with Article 5 shall be subject to the presentation of an import licence.2. Licence applications may be presented only in the Member State in which the application for the right to import was lodged.3. Licences shall be issued, at the request of importers, as from the date on which the decision referred to in Article 5 (1) takes effect.The number of animals for which a licence is issued shall be expressed in units. Where necessary, numbers shall be rounded up or down as the case may be.4. Licence applications and licences shall contain the following entries:(a) in section 8, the indication of the countries referred to in Annex I; licences shall carry with them an obligation to import from one or more of the countries indicated;(b) in section 16, subheading CN 0102 90 05;(c) in section 20, one of the following:Reglamento (CE) n° 403/96Forordning (EF) nr. 403/96Verordnung (EG) Nr. 403/96Êáíïíéóìüò (ÅÊ) áñéè. 403/96Regulation (EC) No 403/96Règlement (CE) n° 403/96Regolamento (CE) n. 403/96Verordening (EG) nr. 403/96Regulamento (CE) nº 403/96Asetus (EY) N:o 403/96Förordning (EG) nr 403/96.5. Import licences shall expire on 30 June 1996.6. Licences issued shall be valid throughout the Community.7. Article 8 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 shall not apply. No later than three weeks after the importation of the animals specified in this Regulation, the importer shall inform the competent authority which issued the import licence of the number and origin of the animals. That authority shall communicate the information in question to the Commission at the beginning of each month. The security provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 shall be lodged when the licence is issued. The provisions of Regulations (EEC) No 3719/88 and (EC) No 1445/95 shall apply subject to the provisions of this Regulation. 0This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 March 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 328, 30. 12. 1995, p. 31.(2) OJ No L 314, 28. 12. 1995, p. 58.(3) OJ No L 331, 2. 12. 1988, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 214, 8. 9. 1995, p. 21.(5) OJ No L 143, 27. 6. 1995, p. 35.(6) OJ No L 299, 12. 12. 1995, p. 10.ANNEX IList of third countries- Hungary- Poland- Czech Republic- Slovakia- Romania- Bulgaria- Lithuania- Latvia- Estonia.ANNEX IIRegulations referred to in Article 2 (3)Commission Regulations:(a) (EEC) No 3619/92 (OJ No L 367, 16. 12. 1992, p. 17),(EC) No 3409/93 (OJ No L 310, 14. 12. 1993, p. 22).(b) (EC) No 3076/94 (OJ No L 325, 17. 12. 1994, p. 8),(EC) No 1566/95 (OJ No L 150, 1. 7. 1995, p. 24),(EC) No 2491/95 (OJ No L 256, 26. 10. 1995, p. 36).ANNEX III>START OF GRAPHIC>>END OF GRAPHIC>ANNEX IV>START OF GRAPHIC>>END OF GRAPHIC>
",import;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,22
11417,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 837/93 of 6 April 1993 re- establishing the levying of customs duties on products falling within CN code 8528, originating in Malaysia, to which the preferential tarrif arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 of 20 December 1990 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), extended for 1993 by Regulation (EEC) No 3917/92  (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 6 of that Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded for 1993 to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III other than those listed in column 4 of Annex I, within the  framework of the preferential tariff ceilings fixed in column 6 of Annex I;Whereas, as provided for in Article 7 of that Regulation, as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level, the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and  territories concerned may at any time be re-established;Whereas, in the case of products falling within CN code 8528, originating in Malaysia, the individual ceiling was fixed at ECU 4 631 000; whereas on 14 January 1993 imports of these products into the Community originating in Malaysia reached the ceiling  in question after being charged thereagainst; whereas, it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties in respect of the products in question against Malaysia,. As from 11 April 1993, the levying of customs duties, suspended for 1993 pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, shall be reintroduced on imports into the Community of the following products, originating in Malaysia:/* Tables: see OJ */ This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 April 1993.For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 396, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.
",Malaysia;Eastern Malaysia;Labuan;Malaya;Peninsular Malaysia;Sabah;Sarawak;West Malaysia;radio equipment;radio receiver;radio transmitter;radio transmitter-receiver;television equipment;TV receiver;television set;restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;electronic equipment,22
18689,"1999/502/EC: Commission Decision of 1 July 1999 drawing up the list of regions covered by Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (notified under document number C(1999) 1770). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds(1), and in particular Article 3(2) thereof,(1) Whereas point 1 of the first subparagraph of Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 states that Objective 1 of the Structural Funds aims to promote the development and structural adjustment of regions whose development is lagging behind;(2) Whereas the first subparagraph of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 specifies that the regions covered by Objective 1 are regions corresponding to level II of the Nomenclature of Territorial Statistical Units (NUTS level II) whose per capita gross domestic product (GDP), measured in purchasing power parities and calculated on the basis of the Community figures for 1994, 1995 and 1996 available at 26 March 1999, is less than 75 % of the Community average;(3) Whereas the second subparagraph of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 stipulates that the outermost regions (the French overseas departments, the Azores, the Canary Islands and Madeira), which are all below the 75 % threshold, and the areas eligible under Objective 6 for the period 1995 to 1999 pursuant to Protocol 6 to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden(2) are also to be covered by this Objective;(4) Whereas, the first subparagraph of Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 states that notwithstanding Article 3 of that Regulation, the regions covered by Objective 1 in 1999 under Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94(4), which are not referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 are to continue to receive support from the Funds under Objective 1 on a transitional basis from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2005;(5) Whereas the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 stipulates that, at the time of adoption of the list referred to in Article 3(2), the Commission is to draw up in accordance with Article 4(5) and (6) of that Regulation a list of the NUTS level III areas belonging to those regions which are to receive support from the Funds under Objective 1 on a transitional basis in 2006;(6) Whereas, however, the third subparagraph of Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 stipulates that the Commission, acting on a proposal from a Member State, may substitute these areas by areas at or smaller than NUTS level III belonging to those regions which satisfy the criteria of Article 4(5) to (9), without increasing the proportion of the population within each region referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) and subject to compliance with the second subparagraph of Article 4(4) of that Regulation; whereas the Commission has taken into consideration the Member States requests, in this respect;(7) Whereas the fourth subparagraph of Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 stipulates that areas belonging to regions not included on the list referred to in the second and third subparagraphs shall continue to receive assistance from the ESF, the FIFG and the EDGGF Guidance Section in 2006 only, within the same form of assistance,. The regions covered by Objective 1 shall be those listed in Annex I.This list shall be valid from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2006. The regions and areas to receive transitional support under Objective 1 shall be those listed in Annex II.This list shall be valid from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2005 or 31 December 2006, respectively, for the regions listed therein. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 July 1999.For the CommissionMonika WULF-MATHIESMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1.(2) OJ L 1, 1.1.1995, p. 11.(3) OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9.(4) OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 11.ANNEX IList of NUTS II regions covered by Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2006GermanyBrandenburgMecklenburg-VorpommernChemnitzDresdenLeipzigDessauHalleMagdeburgThüringenGreeceAnatoliki Makedonia, ThrakiKentriki MakedoniaDytiki MakedoniaThessaliaIpirosIonia NisiaDytiki ElladaSterea ElladaPeloponnisosAttikiVorio AigaioNotio AigaioKritiSpainGaliciaPrincipado de AsturiasCastilla y LeónCastilla-La ManchaExtremaduraComunidad ValencianaAndalucíaRegión de MurciaCeuta y MelillaCanariasFranceGuadeloupeMartiniqueGuyaneRéunionIrelandBorder Midlands and WesternItalyCampaniaPugliaBasilicataCalabriaSiciliaSardegnaAustriaBurgenlandPortugalNorteCentroAlentejoAlgarveAçoresMadeiraFinlandItä-SuomiVäli-Suomi(1)Pohjois-Suomi(2)SwedenNorra Mellansverige(3)Mellersta Norrland(4)Övre Norrland(5)United KingdomSouth YorkshireWest Wales and The ValleysCornwall and Isles of ScillyMerseyside(1) Only the areas listed in Annex I to Protocol 6 annexed to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.(2) Only the areas listed in Annex I to Protocol 6 annexed to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.(3) Only the areas listed in Annex I to Protocol 6 annexed to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.(4) Only the areas listed in Annex I to Protocol 6 annexed to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.(5) Only the areas listed in Annex I to Protocol 6 annexed to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.ANNEX IIList of regions and areas to receive transitional support under Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2006>TABLE>
",less-favoured region;less-favoured area;underdeveloped region;development aid;aid to developing countries;co-development;peripheral region;outermost area;outermost region;peripheral area;remotest area;remotest region;Structural Funds;reform of the structural funds;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;commitment of expenditure;commitment appropriation;commitment authorisation,22
19800,"2000/411/EC: Commission Decision of 9 June 2000 amending Decision 96/228/EC on a long-term national aid scheme to assist farmers in northern areas of Sweden (notified under document number C(2000) 1404) (Only the Swedish text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 142 thereof,Whereas:(1) Sweden, acting in accordance with Article 143 of the Act of Accession, notified the Commission on 11 May 1995 of the aid scheme proposed under Article 142.(2) The aid scheme was approved by Commission Decision 96/228/EC(1), as amended by Decision 97/557/EC(2).(3) Sweden requested the Commission on 28 September 1998, 17 June 1999 and 25 January 2000 to amend certain aspects of Decision 96/228/EC and subsequently presented additional information in support of its requests.(4) In the abovementioned letters Sweden asked that it be allowed to combine livestock units in pigmeat and egg sectors considering the number of production factors eligible for aid. This takes into account the annual fluctuations in the sectors concerned and would not lead to any increase in production.(5) Sweden has requested that the maximum amount admissible for transport aid for cow's milk should be increased to correspond to the total amount of milk produced in the areas concerned by transfering a corresponding amount from the aid for cow's milk. This is in conformity with the principles of the aid scheme.(6) The national authorities should have the necessary time to prepare the annual information to be supplied to the Commission.(7) Decision 96/228/EC should be amended accordingly.(8) In view of the nature and scope of the amendments, and at the request of Sweden, this Decision should apply from 1 January 2000, with the exception of the amendments referred to in recitals 4 and 5, which should apply from 1 January 1998,. Decision 96/228/EC is amended as follows:1. The first paragraph of Article 4 is replaced by the following:""Sweden shall submit to the Commission, before 1 June each year, as part of the information provided pursuant to Article 143(2) of the Act of Accession, information on the impact of the aid granted and in particular on production trends and the development of the means of production benefiting from the aid and of the economy of the regions concerned, as well as the impact on the protection of the environment and the preservation of the countryside referred to in the third subparagraph of Article 142(3) of the Act of Accession"".2. Annexes III and IV are replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2000, with the exception of Article 1, point (2), which shall apply from 1 January 1998. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Sweden.. Done at Brussels, 9 June 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 76, 26.3.1996, p. 29.(2) OJ L 230, 21.8.1997, p. 13.ANNEX""ANNEX IIIProvided for in the first subparagraph of Article 3(1)>TABLE>ANNEX IVProvided for in the second subparagraph of Article 3(1)(Quantities expressed in production factors)>TABLE>""
",aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;control of State aid;notification of State aid;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid;atmospheric conditions;artificial precipitation;precipitation;rain;sunshine;wind,22
15300,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 401/96 of 5 March 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 2659/94 on detailed rules for the granting of private aid for Grana Padano, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Provolone cheeses. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in milk products (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2931/95 (2), and in particular Articles 9 (3) and 28 thereof,Whereas Article 6 (1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2659/94 (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 907/95 (4), lays down the amounts of private storage aid for Grana Padano, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Provolone cheeses; whereas these amounts must be amended to take account of the trend in storage costs;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 2659/94 is replaced by the following:'1. The amount of private storage aid for cheese shall be as follows:(a) ECU 100 per tonne for the fixed costs;(b) ECU 0,35 per tonne per day of storage under contract for the warehousing costs;(c) an amount for the financial costs in ecus per tonne per day of storage under contract, as follows:- 1,32 in the case of Grana Padano,- 1,58 in the case of Parmigiano-Reggiano,- 0,78 in the case of Provolone.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply to storage contracts concluded from the date of its entry into force.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 March 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 307, 20. 12. 1995, p. 10.(3) OJ No L 284, 1. 11. 1994, p. 26.(4) OJ No L 93, 26. 4. 1995, p. 14.
",hard cheese;Appenzell;Cheddar;Edam;Emmenthal;Gouda;Grana Padano;Gruyere;Parmesan;Parmigiano Reggiano;Sbrinz;long-keeping cheese;storage premium;storage aid;subsidy for storage;storage cost;intervention agency;private stock;economic support;aid;granting of aid;subvention,22
16867,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1272/97 of 1 July 1997 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2999/92 laying down detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetables to Madeira and to determine the forecast supply balance for the period 1 July to 31 December 1997. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Azores and Madeira with regard to certain agricultural products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2348/96 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas the quantities of products eligible for the specific supply arrangements are determined by means of periodic forecast balances which may be revised according to the essential requirements of the market taking into account local production and traditional trade flows;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2999/92 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1161/96 (4), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetables to Madeira and the forecast balance fixing the quantities eligible for the specific supply arrangements for the period from 1 July 1996 to 30 June 1997;Whereas, pending a communication from the competent authorities updating the requirements of Madeira, and so as not to interrupt application of the specific supply arrangements, the balance should be drawn up for the period 1 July to 31 December 1997;Whereas the supply arrangements are applicable from 1 July; whereas, as a result, provision should be made for this Regulation to apply immediately;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for products processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. The Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 2999/92 is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 July 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 320, 11. 12. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 301, 17. 10. 1992, p. 7.(4) OJ No L 153, 27. 6. 1996, p. 35.ANNEXForecast supply balance covering processed fruit and vegetable products for Madeira for the period 1 July to 31 December 1997>TABLE>
",Madeira;Autonomous region of Madeira;supply;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;supply balance sheet,22
5697,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 854/2013 of 4 September 2013 amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 as regards animal health requirements for scrapie in the model of veterinary certificate for imports into the Union of ovine and caprine animals intended for breeding and production  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 2004/68/EC of 26 April 2004 laying down animal health rules for the importation into and transit through the Community of certain live ungulate animals, amending Directives 90/426/EEC and 92/65/EEC and repealing Directive 72/462/EEC (1), and in particular Article 13(1)(e) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 (2) lays down, inter alia, the veterinary certification requirements for the introduction into the Union of certain consignments of live animals or fresh meat. It provides that consignments of ungulates are to be introduced into the Union only, if they comply with certain requirements and they are accompanied by the appropriate veterinary certificate, drawn up in accordance with the relevant model set out in Part 2 of Annex I to that Regulation.(2) The model certificate for imports into the Union of ovine and caprine animals for breeding is set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 as model ""OVI-X"". That model includes the guarantees for scrapie.(3) Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) lays down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) in bovine, ovine, and caprine animals. Chapter A of Annex VIII to that Regulation lays down the conditions for intra-Union trade in live animals, semen and embryos. In addition, Annex IX to that Regulation lays down the conditions for the importation of live animals, embryos, ova and products of animal origin into the Union.(4) In the light of new scientific evidence, Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 was amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 630/2013 (4). The amendments to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 lift most of the restrictions with regards to atypical scrapie. They also further align to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) standards the rules as regards classical scrapie relating to imports of live ovine and caprine animals to reflect a stricter approach.(5) The model certificate ""OVI-X"" set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 should therefore be amended to reflect the requirements relating to imports of ovine and caprine animals laid down in Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, as amended by Regulation (EU) No 630/2013.(6) Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) To avoid any disruption of imports into the Union of consignments of animals of the ovine and caprine species, the use of veterinary certificates issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 206/210 in its version prior to the amendments being introduced by this Regulation should be authorised during a transitional period subject to certain conditions.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. In Part 2 of Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2010, the model veterinary certificate ""OVI-X"" is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation. For a transitional period until 31 December 2013, Member States shall authorise imports into the Union of consignments of live ovine and caprine animals for breeding or production accompanied by a veterinary certificate which has been completed and signed in accordance with the model ""OVI-X"" set out in Part 2 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 in its version before the date of entry into force of this Regulation, provided that the certificates were completed and signed before 1 December 2013. This Regulation shall enter into force on the the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 September 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 321.(2)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 of 12 March 2010 laying down lists of third countries, territories or parts thereof authorised for the introduction into the European Union of certain animals and fresh meat and the veterinary certification requirements (OJ L 73, 20.3.2010, p. 1).(3)  Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (OJ L 147, 31.5.2001, p. 1).(4)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 630/2013 of 28 June 2013 amending the Annexes to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (OJ L 179, 29.6.2013, p. 60).ANNEX‘Model OVI-X
",animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;import (EU);Community import;animal breeding;animal selection;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;health certificate,22
44410,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1075/2014 of 10 October 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for skates and rays in Union waters of VIII and IX by vessels flying the flag of Belgium. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2), lays down quotas for 2014.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 October 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1).ANNEXNo 47/TQ43Member State BelgiumStock SRX/89-C.Species Skates and rays (Rajiformes)Zone Union waters of VIII and IXClosing date 13.9.2014
",Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;catch area;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
14044,"COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 746/95 of 31 March 1995 amending Regulation (EC) No 3362/94 fixing, for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, the total allowable catches for 1995 and certain conditions under which they may be fished. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community  system for fisheries and aquaculture  (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Community and Norway agreed to fix their mutual fishing rights for the period until 31  March 1995 and to hold consultations on their mutual fishing rights for the whole of the year as  early as possible in 1995;Whereas these consultations have been successfully concluded; whereas it is therefore possible to  fix the TACs, the Community shares and the quotas for joint stocks and where necessary, for other  stocks, for the whole year of 1995;Whereas, in the framework of the decisions taken at the Council meeting of 22 December 1994,  certain Member States committed themselves to exchange part of their fishing possibilities; whereas  these exchanges should be facilitated with a view to better utilizing fishing possibilities;Whereas, in order to ensure a better utilization of fishing possibilities for anchovy, transfers of  a part of a quota from the zone of allocation to an adjacent zone should be allowed;Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 3362/94  (2) lays down, for certain fish stocks, and groups of  fish stocks, the total allowable catches for 1995 and certain conditions under which they may be  fished;Whereas the stock of prawns (Penaeus spp.) of French Guiana has to be included in Regulation (EC)  No 3362/94; whereas it may be subject to a precautionary TAC which, according to the Scientific,  Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries, can be the same as for 1994;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3362/94 should therefore be amended accordingly,. Regulation (EC) No 3362/94 is hereby amended as follows:1.  Annex I to this Regulation shall replace the corresponding elements of the Annex;2.  Annex II to this Regulation shall be inserted in the Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the  Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 March 1995.For the Council The President F. BAYROUANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX II>TABLE>
",conservation of fish stocks;sea fish;common fisheries policy;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;enlargement of the Union;Natali report;enlargement of the Community;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches,22
40646,"2012/310/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision EULEX KOSOVO/1/2012 of 12 June 2012 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 38 thereof,Having regard to Council Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February 2008 on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (2), and in particular Article 12(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 12(2) of Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.(2) On 5 June 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/291/CFSP (3) extending the duration of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 June 2014.(3) By Decision 2010/431/CFSP (4), following a proposal by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR), the PSC appointed Mr Xavier BOUT DE MARNHAC as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO with effect from 15 October 2010, by Decision 2011/688/CFSP (5), it extended the mandate of Mr Xavier BOUT DE MARNHAC until 14 December 2011, and by Decision 2011/849/CFSP (6), it extended that mandate until 14 June 2012.(4) On 7 June 2012, the HR proposed the extension of the mandate of Mr Xavier BOUT DE MARNHAC as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 October 2012,. The mandate of Mr Xavier BOUT DE MARNHAC as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO is hereby extended until 14 October 2012. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.It shall apply from 15 June 2012.. Done at Brussels, 12 June 2012.For the Political and Security CommitteeThe ChairpersonO. SKOOG(1)  This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 (1999) and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.(2)  OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 92.(3)  OJ L 146, 6.6.2012, p. 46.(4)  OJ L 202, 4.8.2010, p. 10.(5)  OJ L 270, 15.10.2011, p. 32.(6)  OJ L 335, 17.12.2011, p. 85.
",rule of law;Kosovo;Kosovo and Metohija;fact-finding mission;experts' mission;experts' working visit;investigative mission;common security and defence policy;CDP;CEDP;CESDP;CSDP;Common European Defence Policy;Common European Security and Defence Policy;ESDP;European Security and Defence Policy;common defence;common defence policy;appointment of members;designation of members;resignation of members;term of office of members,22
5914,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1053/2014 of 6 October 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for plaice in VIIh, VIIj and VIIk by vessels flying the flag of Belgium. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2) lays down quotas for 2014.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 October 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1).ANNEXNo 38/TQ43Member State BelgiumStock PLE/7HJK.Species Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa)Zone VIIh, VIIj and VIIkClosing date 10.9.2014
",Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;catch area;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
3519,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1718/2003 of 29 September 2003 establishing the quantity of certain pigmeat products available for the first quarter of 2004 under the arrangements provided for by the Free Trade Agreements between the Community, of the one part, and Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, of the other part. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2305/95 of 29 September 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application in the pigmeat sector of the arrangements provided for in the free trade agreements between the Community, of the one part and Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, of the other part(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1853/2002(2), and in particular Article 4(4) thereof,Whereas:In order to ensure distribution of the quantities available, the quantities carried forward from the period 1 October to 31 December 2003 should be added to the quantities available for the period 1 January to 31 March 2004,. The quantity available for the period 1 January to 31 March 2004 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2305/95 is set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 October 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 September 2003.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 233, 30.9.1995, p. 45.(2) OJ L 280, 18.10.2002, p. 5.ANNEX>TABLE>
",free-trade agreement;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;pigmeat;pork;Baltic States;Baltic Republics,22
35097,"2008/401/EC,Euratom: Commission Decision of 30 April 2008 amending its Rules of Procedure as regards detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the application of the provisions of the Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters to Community institution and bodies. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 218(2) thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 131 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty on the European Union, and in particular Article 28(1) and Article 41(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) makes provision for the application of the Aarhus Convention to Community institutions and bodies, as regards access to environmental information, public participation concerning plans and programmes relating to the environment and internal review and access to justice.(2) In accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006, where necessary, Community institutions and bodies shall adapt their rules of procedure to the provisions of that Regulation.(3) Pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006, a Community institution or body receiving a request for access to environmental information which it does not hold must, within 15 working days at the latest, inform the applicant of the institution, body or public authority to which it believes the request can be submitted or transfer the request to the institution, body or public authority holding the requested information. There is no such provision in Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (2) or in the detailed rules for the application of this Regulation to the Commission laid down in its Rules of Procedure (3) as amended by Commission Decision 2001/937/EC, ECSC, Euratom (4). Consequently, a specific provision should be added to the Rules of Procedure as regards requests for access to environmental information which is not held by the Commission.(4) As concerns public participation, Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 requires Community institutions and bodies to provide, through appropriate provisions, early and effective opportunities for the public to participate during the preparation, modification or review of plans and programmes relating to the environment when all options are still open. Modalities for such public participation are specified in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of that Article. For the Commission, provisions are laid down in a general way in its Communication ‘General principles and minimum standards for consultation of interested parties’ (5). These should be applied by all Commission departments as regards the preparation, modification or review of plans and programmes relating to the environment.(5) Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 sets out provisions on internal review of administrative acts and omissions, the implementation of which requires the adoption of detailed rules by the Commission.(6) In order to give effect to Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006, a practical guide should inform the public of their rights under that Regulation.(7) The Rules of Procedure should be amended accordingly.(8) Pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006, this Decision should apply from 28 June 2007,. The text set out in the Annex to this Decision is added to the Rules of Procedure. Date of applicationThis Decision shall apply from 28 June 2007.. Done at Brussels, 30 April 2008.For the CommissionStavros DIMASMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 264, 25.9.2006, p. 13.(2)  OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43.(3)  OJ L 308, 8.12.2000, p. 26.(4)  OJ L 345, 29.12.2001, p. 94.(5)  COM(2002) 704 final of 11.12.2002.ANNEXDetailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the application of the provisions of the Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters to Community institutions and bodiesArticle 1Access to environmental informationThe time-limit of 15 working days referred to in Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 shall commence on the date of registration of the request by the responsible Commission department.Article 2Public participationFor the purposes of implementing Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 the Commission shall ensure public participation in accordance with the Communication ‘General principles and minimum standards for consultation of interested parties by the Commission’ (1).Article 3Requests for internal reviewRequests for internal review of an administrative act or relating to an administrative omission shall be sent by mail, fax or e-mail to the department responsible for the application of the provision on the basis of which the administrative act was adopted, or in respect of which the administrative omission is alleged.Contact details to that effect shall be made known to the public by all appropriate means.Where a request is sent to another department than that responsible for the review, that department shall forward the request to the one responsible.In any case, where the department responsible for the review is not Directorate-General ‘Environment’, it shall inform the latter of the request being made.Article 4Decisions concerning the admissibility of requests for internal review1.   As soon as the request for internal review is registered, an acknowledgement of receipt shall be sent to the non-governmental organisation author of the request, where appropriate by electronic means.2.   The Commission department concerned shall determine whether the non-governmental organisation is entitled to make a request for internal review in accordance with Commission Decision 2008/50/EC (2).3.   In accordance with Article 14 of the Rules of Procedure, the power to take decisions on the admissibility of a request for internal review is delegated to the Director-General or the head of department concerned.Decisions on the admissibility of the request shall cover any decisions on the entitlement, pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article, of the non-governmental organisation author of the request, the timely submission of the request under the second subparagraph of Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006, and on the indication and substantiation of the grounds on which the request is made, as required in Article 1(2) and (3) of Decision 2008/50/EC.4.   Where the Director-General or the head of department referred to in paragraph 3 finds that the request for internal review is inadmissible in full or in part, the non-governmental organisation author of the request shall be informed in writing, if appropriate by electronic means, stating the reasons.Article 5Decisions concerning the substance of requests for internal review1.   Any decision whereby it is determined that the administrative act whose review is sought, or the alleged administrative omission, is in breach of environmental law shall be taken by the Commission.2.   In accordance with Article 13 of the Rules of Procedure, the Member of the Commission responsible for the application of the provisions on the basis of which the administrative act concerned was adopted or to which the alleged administrative omission relates shall be empowered to decide that the administrative act whose review is sought, or the alleged administrative omission, is not in breach of environmental law.Sub-delegation of powers conferred under the first subparagraph shall be prohibited.3.   The non-governmental organisation author of the request shall be informed of the outcome of the review in writing, if appropriate by electronic means, stating the reasons.Article 6RemediesAll replies informing the non-governmental organisation that its request is either inadmissible, in full or part, or that the administrative act whose review is sought, or the alleged administrative omission, is not in breach of environmental law shall apprise the non-governmental organisation of the remedies open to it, namely instituting court proceedings against the Commission, or making a complaint to the Ombudsman, or both, under the conditions laid down in Articles 230 and 195 of the EC Treaty, respectively.Article 7Information of the publicA practical guide shall provide to the public appropriate information about their rights under Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006.(1)  COM(2002) 704 final.(2)  OJ L 13, 16.1.2008, p. 24.
",EU body;Community body (established by the Treaties);European Union body;international convention;multilateral convention;access to information;free movement of information;public information;environmental law;IMPEL;IMPEL network;Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law;environmental legislation;environmental regulations;access to the courts;access to justice;EU environmental policy;Community environmental policy;EU environment policy;European Union environment policy;European Union environmental policy;transparency in decision-making,22
35929,"Council Regulation (EC) No 734/2008 of 15 July 2008 on the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems in the high seas from the adverse impacts of bottom fishing gears. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 37 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas:(1) The Community is a Contracting Party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and to the Agreement on the implementation of the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks. These international instruments lay down the duty of States to cooperate on conserving the living resources of the high seas, and prescribe that such cooperation shall be pursued directly by States or through appropriate subregional or regional fisheries management organisations or arrangements.(2) The absence of a regional fisheries management organisation or arrangement does not exempt States from their obligation under the law of the Sea to adopt with respect to their nationals such measures as may be necessary for the conservation of the living resources of the high seas, including the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems against the harmful effects of fishing activities.(3) Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (2) provides that the common fisheries policy is to apply the precautionary approach in taking measures to minimise the impact of fishing activities on marine ecosystems. Article 7 of the same Regulation provides that the Commission may decide on emergency measures at the substantiated request of a Member State or on its own initiative if there is evidence of a serious threat to the conservation of living aquatic resources, or to the marine ecosystem resulting from fishing activities and requiring immediate action.(4) The Community is committed to the conservation of marine ecosystems such as reefs, seamounts, deep water corals, hydrothermal vents and sponge beds. There is abundant scientific information showing that the integrity of these ecosystems is threatened by fishing activities using bottom gears. The Community has already adopted measures to close to bottom fishing areas within Community waters where such ecosystems are found. It has also been instrumental in the adoption of similar measures in the high seas within the areas of competence of all existing regional fisheries management organisations empowered to regulate bottom fisheries. It has also actively contributed to the establishment of new organisations or arrangements with a view to achieving global coverage of the world’s ocean by appropriate regional fisheries conservation and management regimes. There are, however, certain areas of the high seas for which the establishment of such a body encounters significant difficulties.(5) By Resolution 61/105 of the General Assembly of the United Nations, adopted on 8 December 2006, the international community has agreed on the pressing need to adopt measures to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems from the destructive effects of bottom fishing activities through strict regulation of those activities by regional fisheries management organisations or arrangements or by States in respect of their flagged vessels operating in areas where no such organisations or arrangements are in place.(6) The Community has a sizeable fleet conducting bottom fishing in areas not regulated by a regional fisheries management organisation or arrangement with competence to regulate such fishing activities and for which the establishment of such organisation or arrangement cannot be expected in the short term. Without prejudice to continued efforts to remedy these remaining spatial gaps in the international fisheries governance system, the Community must discharge its obligations under the law of the sea with regard to the conservation of the marine living resources in these areas and must therefore adopt appropriate measures in respect of these fleets. In doing so, the Community must act in accordance with the guidance provided by the General Assembly in Resolution 61/105.(7) A key component of the recommendations made by the General Assembly is measures ‘… to assess, on the basis of the best available scientific information, whether individual bottom fishing activities would have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems, and to ensure that if it is assessed that these activities would have significant adverse impacts, they are managed to prevent such impacts, or not authorised to proceed’.(8) The implementation of that recommendation requires that the fishing vessels concerned are authorised to fish under a special fishing permit issued in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1627/94 of 27 June 1994 laying down general provisions concerning special fishing permits (3) and Commission Regulation (EC) No 2943/95 of 20 December 1995 setting out detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1627/94 (4). In addition, the issuance and validity of such permits must be subject to specific conditions ensuring that the impact of the authorised fishing activities has been properly assessed and that the conduct of fishing operations complies with such assessment.(9) The implementation of the Recommendations made by the General Assembly also requires relevant monitoring measures to ensure compliance with the conditions under which the permits are issued. These include on-board observers and specific provisions regarding the operation of satellite-based Vessel Monitoring Systems to address events of technical failure or non-functioning of the system, beyond those set forth by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2244/2003 of 18 December 2003 laying down detailed provisions regarding satellite-based Vessel Monitoring Systems (5).(10) The identification of vulnerable marine ecosystems in areas not regulated by a regional fisheries management organisation is a work in progress and there is relatively limited scientific information in this respect. For this reason, it is imperative to prohibit the use of bottom gears in areas that have not undergone an appropriate scientific assessment as to the risks of significant adverse impacts that such fishing activities might have on vulnerable marine ecosystems.(11) The violation of specific conditions such as those relating to unassessed areas, the operation of the Vessel Monitoring System and the relocation of activities in case of unforeseen encounter with a vulnerable marine ecosystem may result in irreparable damage to such ecosystems and deserves therefore to be included among the list of serious infringements contained in Council Regulation (EC) No 1447/1999 of 24 June 1999 establishing a list of types of behaviour which seriously infringe the rules of the common fisheries policy (6).(12) The protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data is governed by Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (7), which is fully applicable to the processing of personal data for the purposes of this Regulation, in particular as regards the rights of data subjects to access, rectification, blocking and erasure of data and notification to third parties, which have not in consequence been further particularised in this Regulation,. Scope1.   This Regulation shall apply to Community fishing vessels carrying out fishing activities with bottom gears in the high seas.2.   This Regulation shall not apply to Community fishing vessels whose areas of operation lie within areas:(a) under the responsibility of a regional fisheries management organisation or arrangement with competence to regulate such fishing activities;(b) for which a process for the establishment of a regional fisheries management organisation is under way; where the participants in such process have agreed on interim measures to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems from destructive impacts resulting from the use of bottom gears. DefinitionsFor the purpose of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:(a) ‘marine ecosystem’ means a dynamic complex of plant, animal and microorganism communities and their non-living environment interacting as a functional unit;(b) ‘vulnerable marine ecosystem’ means any marine ecosystem whose integrity (i.e. ecosystem structure or function) is, according to the best scientific information available and to the principle of precaution, threatened by significant adverse impacts resulting from physical contact with bottom gears in the normal course of fishing operations, including, inter alia, reefs, seamounts, hydrothermal vents, cold water corals or cold water sponge beds. The most vulnerable ecosystems are those that are easily disturbed and in addition are very slow to recover, or may never recover;(c) ‘significant adverse impacts’ means impacts (evaluated individually, in combination or cumulatively) which compromise ecosystem integrity in a manner that impairs the ability of affected populations to replace themselves and that degrades the long-term natural productivity of habitats, or causes on more than a temporary basis significant loss of species richness, habitat or community types;(d) ‘bottom gears’ means gears deployed in the normal course of fishing operations in contact with the seabed, including bottom trawls, dredges, bottom-set gill nets, bottom-set longlines, pots and traps. Special fishing permit1.   In order to conduct the fishing activities referred to in Article 1(1), Community fishing vessels shall have a special fishing permit.2.   The special fishing permit shall be issued in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1627/94 and subject to the conditions established in this Regulation. Conditions for issuance1.   Applications for a special fishing permit provided for in Article 3(1) shall be accompanied by a detailed fishing plan specifying in particular:(a) the intended location of the activities;(b) the targeted species;(c) the type of gears and the depth at which they will be deployed, and(d) the configuration of the bathymetric profile of the seabed in the intended fishing grounds, where this information is not already available to the competent authorities of the Flag State concerned.2.   The competent authorities shall issue a special fishing permit after having carried out an assessment on the potential impacts of the vessel’s intended fishing activities and concluded that such activities are not likely to have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems.3.   For the purposes of the implementation of the assessment referred to in paragraph 2, the competent authorities shall rely on the best scientific and technical information available concerning the location of vulnerable marine ecosystems in the areas in which the fishing vessels concerned intend to operate. That information shall include, where available, scientific data on the basis of which the likelihood of occurrence of such ecosystems can be estimated. The assessment process shall include appropriate elements of independent scientific peer review.4.   The evaluation of the risk of significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems carried out under the assessment referred to in paragraph 2 shall take into account, as appropriate, differing conditions prevailing in areas where fishing activities with bottom gears are well established and in areas where fishing such activities have not taken place or only occur occasionally.5.   The competent authorities shall apply precautionary criteria in the conduct of the assessment referred to in paragraph 2. In case of doubt as to whether the adverse impacts are significant or not, they shall consider that the likely adverse impacts resulting from the scientific advice provided are significant.6.   Where the assessment concludes that activities carried out in accordance with the submitted fishing plan might result in significant adverse impacts to vulnerable marine ecosystems, the competent authorities shall specify the assessed risks and allow applicants to amend the fishing plan to avoid them. In the absence of such amendments, the competent authorities shall refrain from issuing the requested special fishing permit. Conditions for validity1.   The special fishing permit provided for in Article 3(1) shall make it explicit that fishing activities carried out under it must conform to the fishing plan submitted in accordance with Article 4(1) at all times.2.   Where circumstances beyond the control of the person responsible for the vessel operations necessitate an alteration of the submitted plans, the person responsible for the vessel’s operations shall inform the competent authorities without delay, indicating the modifications intended to the original plan. The competent authorities shall examine such alterations and shall not authorise them if they entail a relocation of the activities to areas where vulnerable marine ecosystems occur or are likely to occur.3.   Failure to conform to the fishing plan provided for in Article 4(1) in circumstances other than those specified in paragraph 2 of this Article shall entail the withdrawal by the flag State of the special fishing permit issued to the fishing vessel concerned. Unassessed areas1.   In the areas where no proper scientific assessment has been carried out and made available, the use of bottom gears shall be prohibited. This prohibition shall be subject to the review of this Regulation foreseen in Article 13.2.   Bottom fishing activities shall be permitted under the conditions laid down in this Regulation where this scientific assessment shows that vulnerable marine ecosystems will not be at risk. Unforeseen encounters with vulnerable marine ecosystems1.   Where, in the course of fishing operations, a fishing vessel encounters a vulnerable marine ecosystem, it shall immediately cease fishing, or refrain from engaging in fishing in the site concerned. It shall resume operations only when it has reached an alternative site at a minimum distance of five nautical miles from the site of the encounter within the area foreseen in its fishing plan provided for in Article 4(1).2.   If another vulnerable marine ecosystem is encountered in the alternative site referred to in paragraph 1, the vessel shall keep relocating in accordance with the rules set out in that paragraph until a site is reached where no vulnerable marine ecosystems are found.3.   The fishing vessel shall report each encounter to the competent authorities without delay, providing precise information on the nature, location, time and any other relevant circumstances of the encounter. Area closures1.   On the basis of the best scientific information available on the occurrence or on the likelihood of occurrence of vulnerable marine ecosystems in the region where their fishing vessels operate, Member States shall identify areas that shall be closed to fishing with bottom gears. Member States shall implement these closures without delay in respect of their vessels and immediately notify the Commission of the closure. The Commission shall circulate the notification to all Member States without delay.2.   Without prejudice to Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, the Commission shall, where appropriate, submit proposals to the Council in accordance with Article 37 of the Treaty for the adoption of Community measures to implement area closures, whether on the basis of the information notified by Member States or on its own initiative. Vessel monitoring system1.   Notwithstanding Article 11(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2244/2003, in the event of technical failure or non-functioning of the satellite tracking device fitted on-board a fishing vessel, the master of the vessel shall report its geographical situation to the flag Member State every two hours.2.   After returning from the sea trip, the vessel shall not leave the port again until the satellite tracking device is functioning to the satisfaction of the competent authorities. 0Serious infringements1.   Any fishing activities carried out from the time when the vessel departed from its fishing plans in circumstances other than those specified in Article 5(2) shall be considered as fishing without holding a fishing permit and therefore as behaviour which seriously infringes the rules of the common fisheries policy.2.   Repeated instances of non-compliance with the obligations laid down in Articles 6, 7 and 9 shall be considered as behaviour that seriously infringes the rules of the common fisheries policy. 1Observers1.   Observers shall be on-board all vessels to which a special fishing permit provided for in Article 3(1) is issued. The observers shall observe the fishing activities of the vessel throughout the execution of its fishing plan provided for in Article 4(1).The number of observers covering fishing activities in a fishing area shall be reviewed on 30 July 2009.2.   The observer shall:(a) record independently, in the same format as that used in the vessel’s logbook, the catch information prescribed in Article 6 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (8);(b) record any instances of alteration of the fishing plan as referred to in Article 5(2);(c) document any unforeseen encounters with vulnerable marine ecosystems referred to in Article 7, including the gathering of information that may be of use in relation to the protection of the site;(d) record depths at which gear is deployed;(e) present a report to the competent authorities of the Member State concerned within 20 days following the termination of the observation period. A copy of this report shall be sent to the Commission, within 30 days following receipt of a written request.3.   The observer shall not be any of the following:(a) a relative of the master of the vessel or other officer serving on the vessel to which the observer is assigned;(b) an employee of the master of the vessel to which he is assigned;(c) an employee of the master’s representative;(d) an employee of a company controlled by the master or his representative;(e) a relative of the master’s representative. 2Information1.   Insofar as fishing vessels flying their flag fall within the scope of this Regulation, Member States shall communicate to the Commission, for each half calendar year within three months of the expiry of that half calendar year, a report on:(a) in addition to the requirements laid down in Article 18 of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93, the catches made by the fishing vessels referred to in Article (1), established on the basis of the information recorded in logbooks, including full records of fishing days out of port and reports presented by the observers, broken down by quarter of the year, by type of gear and by species;(b) compliance with the fishing plans and with the requirements laid down in Articles 6, 7 and 8 by the fishing vessels referred to in Article 1(1) and the measures taken to remedy and sanction instances of non-compliance and serious infringements as referred to in Article 10;(c) their implementation of Article 8.2.   The reports submitted in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be accompanied by all the impact assessments carried out by the Member State concerned pursuant to Article 4(2) during the reported six-month period.3.   The Commission shall make the information received pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2 publicly available, inter alia, through the FAO, and shall also transmit it without delay to the relevant scientific bodies as well as to Member States at their request. 3ReviewThe Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a report on the implementation of this Regulation before 30 June 2010. That report shall be accompanied where necessary by proposals for amendments to this Regulation. 4Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the 30th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 July 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. BARNIER(1)  Opinion of 4 June 2008 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 865/2007 (OJ L 192, 24.7.2007, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 171, 6.7.1994, p. 7.(4)  OJ L 308, 21.12.1995, p. 15.(5)  OJ L 333, 20.12.2003, p. 17.(6)  OJ L 167, 2.7.1999, p. 5.(7)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.(8)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11), as corrected by OJ L 36, 8.2.2007, p. 6.
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30921,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1579/2005 of 29 September 2005 amending Regulation (EC) No 1555/96 as regards the trigger levels for additional duties on tomatoes. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 33(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1555/96 of 30 July 1996 on rules of application for additional import duties on fruit and vegetables (2), provides for surveillance of imports of the products listed in the Annex thereto. That surveillance is to be carried out in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 308d of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (3).(2) For the purposes of Article 5(4) of the Agreement on Agriculture (4) concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations and in the light of the latest data available for 2002, 2003 and 2004, the trigger levels for additional duties on tomatoes should be adjusted.(3) As a result, Regulation (EC) No 1555/96 should be amended.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1555/96 is hereby replaced by the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 October 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 September 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 47/2003 (OJ L 7, 11.1.2003, p. 64).(2)  OJ L 193, 3.8.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1344/2005 (OJ L 212, 17.8.2005, p. 11).(3)  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 883/2005 (OJ L 148, 11.6.2005, p. 5).(4)  OJ L 336, 23.12.1994, p. 22.ANNEX‘ANNEXWithout prejudice to the rules governing the interpretation of the combined nomenclature, the description of the products is deemed to be indicative only. The scope of the additional duties for the purposes of this Annex is determined by the scope of the CN codes as they exist at the time of the adoption of this Regulation. Where “ex” appears before the CN code, the scope of the additional duties is determined both by the scope of the CN code and by the corresponding trigger period.Serial No CN code Description Trigger period Trigger level78.0015 ex 0702 00 00 Tomatoes — 1 October to 31 May 810 15978.0020 — 1 June to 30 September 883 97678.0065 ex 0707 00 05 Cucumbers — 1 May to 31 October 10 62678.0075 — 1 November to 30 April 10 32678.0085 ex 0709 10 00 Artichokes — 1 November to 30 June 2 07178.0100 0709 90 70 Courgettes — 1 January to 31 December 65 65878.0110 ex 0805 10 20 Oranges — 1 December to 31 May 620 16678.0120 ex 0805 20 10 Clementines — 1 November to end of February 88 17478.0130 ex 0805 20 30 Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); wilkings and similar citrus hybrids — 1 November to end of February 94 30278.0155 ex 0805 50 10 Lemons — 1 June to 31 December 291 59878.0160 — 1 January to 31 May 50 37478.0170 ex 0806 10 10 Table grapes — 21 July to 20 November 222 30778.0175 ex 0808 10 80 Apples — 1 January to 31 August 804 43378.0180 — 1 September to 31 December 117 10778.0220 ex 0808 20 50 Pears — 1 January to 30 April 239 33578.0235 — 1 July to 31 December 29 15878.0250 ex 0809 10 00 Apricots — 1 June to 31 July 127 40378.0265 ex 0809 20 95 Cherries, other than sour cherries — 21 May to 10 August 54 21378.0270 ex 0809 30 Peaches, including nectarines — 11 June to 30 September 982 36678.0280 ex 0809 40 05 Plums — 11 June to 30 September 54 605’
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296,"Regulation (EEC) No 1055/72 of the Council of 18 May 1972 on notifying the Commission of imports of crude oil and natural gas. ,HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLES 5 AND 213 THEREOF ;HAVING REGARD TO THE PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSION ;HAVING REGARD TO THE OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ;HAVING REGARD TO THE OPINION OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE ;WHEREAS THE INTRODUCTION OF A COMMON ENERGY POLICY IS ONE OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THE COMMUNITIES ; WHEREAS IT IS THE TASK OF THE COMMISSION TO PROPOSE THE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN FOR THIS PURPOSE ;WHEREAS , AFTER STUDYING THE COMMUNICATION MADE TO IT BY THE COMMISSION ON 18 DECEMBER 1968 ON INITIAL GUIDELINES FOR A COMMUNITY ENERGY POLICY , THE COUNCIL DURING ITS 88TH SESSION HELD ON 13 NOVEMBER 1969 :- APPROVED THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THAT COMMUNICATION IN THE LIGHT OF THE REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE OF PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVES ;- REQUESTED THE COMMISSION TO PUT BEFORE IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THE MOST URGENT CONCRETE PROPOSALS IN THIS FIELD ;- AGREED TO STUDY THESE PROPOSALS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY ENERGY POLICY ;WHEREAS OBTAINING AN OVERALL PICTURE OF COMMUNITY SUPPLIES IS ONE FEATURE OF SUCH A POLICY ; WHEREAS THIS WILL , IN PARTICULAR , ENABLE THE COMMUNITY TO MAKE THE NECESSARY COMPARISONS ;WHEREAS THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THAT TASK REQUIRES THE MOST ACCURATE INFORMATION POSSIBLE ON CRUDE OIL AND NATURAL GAS , IN RESPECT OF BOTH PAST AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS IN SUPPLY AND DEMAND ; WHEREAS PRECISE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE ORIGIN AND QUALITY OF THESE PRODUCTS IS SIMILARLY INDISPENSABLE ;WHEREAS MEMBER STATES SHOULD FOR THIS PURPOSE COMMUNICATE TO THE COMMISSION , WITH ANY COMMENTS THEY MAY HAVE , THE STATISTICAL INFORMATION RELATING TO IMPORTS EFFECTED OVER THE PRECEDING HALF CALENDAR YEAR , AND A GENERAL SURVEY ON IMPORTS PLANNED FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR WITH RELEVANT DATA ; WHEREAS TO THIS END THE PERSONS AND UNDERTAKINGS CONCERNED MUST BE UNDER AN OBLIGATION TO COMMUNICATE TO THE MEMBER STATES THE INFORMATION ENABLING THE LATTER TO FULFIL THE OBLIGATION IN QUESTION ;WHEREAS THE COMMISSION SHOULD BE ABLE TO CURTAIL THE LIMITS FOR COMMUNICATING THE INFORMATION , TO ALTER THE PERIODS TO WHICH NOTIFICATIONS SHOULD RELATE AND , IF NEED BE AS A TEMPORARY MEASURE , TO HAVE AVAILABLE THE FORECASTS FOR EACH UNDERTAKING SEPARATELY ;WHEREAS IT IS DESIRABLE TO ENABLE THE COMMISSION TO SPECIFY , IF NEED BE , CERTAIN RULES OF APPLICATION , SUCH AS THE FORM AND CONTENT OF THE NOTIFICATIONS TO BE MADE ;WHEREAS OBSERVANCE OF THE OBLIGATIONS PROVIDED FOR IN THIS REGULATION AND THE CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF THE INFORMATION COLLECTED SHOULD BE ENSURED ;. 1 . MEMBER STATES SHALL , UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES LAID DOWN IN ANNEX I , COMMUNICATE TO THE COMMISSION THE INFORMATION THEY HAVE OBTAINED ON THE BASIS OF THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 2 ON IMPORTS OF CRUDE OIL FALLING WITHIN HEADING NO 27.09 OF THE COMMON CUSTOMS TARIFF , AND OF NATURAL GAS FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING NO 27.11 B OF THE COMMON CUSTOMS TARIFF :( A ) BY 30 SEPTEMBER AND 31 MARCH OF EACH YEAR AT THE LATEST , IN RESPECT OF THE IMPORTS EFFECTED DURING THE PRECEDING HALF CALENDAR YEAR BY EACH INDIVIDUAL UNDERTAKING ;( B ) BY 31 DECEMBER OF EACH YEAR AT THE LATEST , IN RESPECT OF ALL IMPORTS PLANNED FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR BY ALL THE UNDERTAKINGS OF THE MEMBER STATE CONCERNED .MEMBER STATES SHALL ADD TO THEIR NOTIFICATIONS ANY COMMENTS THEY MAY HAVE .2 . IMPORTS SHALL FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS REGULATION BE TAKEN TO BE ALL THE CRUDE OILS AND NATURAL GAS WHICH ENTER THE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF THE COMMUNITY FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN TRANSIT OR INWARD PROCESSING FOR SUPPLY TO THIRD COUNTRIES .MEMBER STATES SHALL BE OBLIGED TO NOTIFY ONLY IMPORTS OF CRUDE OILS AND NATURAL GAS INTENDED FOR THEIR OWN COUNTRIES , AND NOT THOSE IN TRANSIT TO OTHER MEMBER STATES . IN ORDER TO FULFIL THE OBLIGATION LAID DOWN IN ARTICLE 1 , ANY PERSON OR UNDERTAKING HAVING IMPORTED OR INTENDING TO IMPORT INTO THE COMMUNITY A QUANTITY OF 100 000 METRIC TONS OR MORE PER ANNUM OF CRUDE OIL OR NATURAL GAS SHALL , IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURE SET OUT IN ANNEX II , NOTIFY THE MEMBER STATE IN WHICH THOSE IMPORTS HAVE BEEN EFFECTED OR ARE PLANNED :( A ) BEFORE 15 SEPTEMBER AND 15 MARCH OF EACH YEAR , OF THE IMPORTS EFFECTED DURING THE PRECEDING HALF CALENDAR YEAR ;( B ) BEFORE 15 DECEMBER OF EACH YEAR , OF THE IMPORTS PLANNED FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR . IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE COMMISSION TO ASSESS THE SUPPLY SITUATION , MEMBER STATES SHALL , IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURE WHICH THE COMMISSION LAYS DOWN :- MAKE NOTIFICATION AS REQUIRED BY ARTICLES 1 AND 2 WITHIN A SHORTER TIME LIMIT OR FOR OTHER PERIODS ;- MAKE NOTIFICATION AS REQUIRED BY ARTICLE 1 ( 1 ) ( B ) , IF NEED BE AS A TEMPORARY MEASURE , IN RESPECT OF INDIVIDUAL UNDERTAKINGS . THE COMMISSION SHALL , WITHIN THE LIMITS LAID DOWN BY THIS REGULATION AND THE ANNEXES THERETO , BE AUTHORIZED TO ADOPT IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE FORM , CONTENT AND OTHER DETAILS OF THE NOTIFICATIONS UNDER ARTICLES 1 , 2 AND 3 . THE COMMISSION SHALL PLACE BEFORE THE COUNCIL A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION OBTAINED PURSUANT TO THIS REGULATION . INFORMATION FORWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS REGULATION SHALL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL . THIS PROVISION SHALL NOT PREVENT THE PUBLICATION OF GENERAL INFORMATION OR OF SUMMARIES NOT CONTAINING PARTICULARS CONCERNING INDIVIDUAL UNDERTAKINGS . MEMBER STATES SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO ENSURE OBSERVANCE OF THE OBLIGATIONS ARISING UNDER ARTICLES 2 AND 6 . THIS REGULATION SHALL ENTER INTO FORCE ON MONTH AFTER ITS PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES .THIS REGULATION SHALL BE BINDING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND DIRECTLY APPLICABLE IN ALL MEMBER STATES .. DONE AT BRUSSELS , 18 MAY 1972 .FOR THE COUNCILTHE PRESIDENTM . MARTANNEX INOTIFICATION FROM THE MEMBER STATES TO THE COMMISSIONNOTIFICATIONS SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION :A . IN RESPECT OF IMPORTS EFFECTED DURING THE HALF CALENDAR YEAR PRECEDING THE DECLARATION :IN RESPECT OF IMPORTS OF CRUDE OIL FALLING WITHIN HEADING NO 27.09 AND NATURAL GAS WITHIN SUBHEADING NO 27.11 B OF THE COMMON CUSTOMS TARIFF :FULL TRANSMISSION OF INFORMATION OBTAINED BY THE GOVERNMENTS FROM PERSONS OR UNDERTAKINGS , INCLUDING THE NAMES AND THE ADDRESSES OR SEATS , OF THOSE PERSONS OR UNDERTAKINGS .B . IN RESPECT OF IMPORTS PLANNED FOR THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE DECLARATION :( I ) IN RESPECT OF CRUDE OIL FALLING WITHIN HEADING NO 27.09 OF THE COMMON CUSTOMS TARIFF :1 . ESTIMATED QUANTITY IN THOUSANDS OF METRIC TONS2 . PORT OF LOADING AND , WHERE APPROPRIATE , COUNTRY OF ORIGIN WHERE THE CRUDE OIL TO BE IMPORTED IS TO BE PRODUCED3 . PERCENTAGE OF SUPPLIES EFFECTED ON THE BASIS OF CONTRACTS EXPIRING WITHIN FIVE YEARS( II ) IN RESPECT OF NATURAL GAS FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING NO 27.11 B OF THE COMMON CUSTOMS TARIFF :1 . QUANTITY ( IN MILLIONS OF M3 AT 00 AND 760 MM HG )2 . COUNTRY OF ORIGIN WHERE THE NATURAL GAS TO BE IMPORTED IS TO BE PRODUCED3 . IMPORTING PORT , OR RECEIVING STATION WHEN ROUTED BY GAS PIPELINE4 . GROSS CALORIFIC VALUE OF NATURAL GAS TO BE IMPORTED ( IN KCAL/M3 , AT 00 AND 760 MM HG ) .ANNEX IINOTIFICATION FROM PERSONS AND UNDERTAKINGS TO MEMBER STATESNOTIFICATIONS SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION :I . IN RESPECT OF IMPORTS EFFECTED DURING THE HALF CALENDAR YEAR PRECEDING THE DECLARATION :A . IN RESPECT OF CRUDE OIL FALLING WITHIN HEADING NO 27.09 OF THE COMMON CUSTOMS TARIFF :1 . NAME , AND ADDRESS OR SEAT , OF THE IMPORTING PERSON OR UNDERTAKING2 . QUANTITY IN THOUSANDS OF METRIC TONS3 . PORT OF LOADING AND , WHERE APPROPRIATE , COUNTRY OF ORIGIN WHERE THE IMPORTED CRUDE OIL WAS PRODUCED4 . PORT OF DISCHARGE OR , IN THE CASE OF OVERLAND TRANSPORT , CUSTOMS CLEARANCE OFFICE AND , WHERE APPROPRIATE , PIPELINES THROUGH WHICH IMPORTATION WAS EFFECTED5 . TRADE DESCRIPTION OF CRUDE OIL IMPORTED6 . ( A ) IN RESPECT OF ALL IMPORTS EFFECTED ON THE BASIS OF SUPPLY CONTRACTS :NAMES , AND ADDRESSES OR SEATS , OF CONTRACTING PARTIES( B ) IN RESPECT OF IMPORTS EFFECTED ON THE BASIS OF SUPPLY CONTRACTS EXPIRING WITHIN FIVE YEARS :( I ) DURATION OF THE CONTRACT( II ) DATE OF TERMINATIONB . IN RESPECT OF NATURAL GAS FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING NO 27.11 B OF THE COMMON CUSTOMS TARIFF :1 . NAME , AND ADDRESS OR SEAT , OF THE IMPORTING PERSON OR UNDERTAKING2 . QUANTITY ( IN MILLIONS OF M3 , AT 00 AND 760 MM HG )3 . COUNTRY OF ORIGIN WHERE THE IMPORTED NATURAL GAS WAS PRODUCED4 . IMPORTING PORT , OR RECEIVING STATION WHEN ROUTED BY GAS PIPELINE5 . GROSS CALORIFIC VALUE ( IN KCAL/M3 , AT 00 AND 760 MM HG ) .II . IN RESPECT OF IMPORTS PLANNED FOR THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE DECLARATION :A . IN RESPECT OF CRUDE OIL FALLING WITHIN HEADING NO 27.09 OF THE COMMON CUSTOMS TARIFF :1 . NAME , AND ADDRESS OR SEAT , OF THE IMPORTING PERSON OR UNDERTAKING2 . ESTIMATED QUANTITY IN THOUSANDS OF METRIC TONS3 . PORT OF LOADING AND , WHERE APPROPRIATE , COUNTRY OF ORIGIN WHERE THE CRUDE OIL TO BE IMPORTED IS TO BE PRODUCED4 . PORT OF DISCHARGE OR , IN THE CASE OF OVERLAND TRANSPORT , CUSTOMS CLEARANCE OFFICE AND , WHERE APPROPRIATE , PIPELINES THROUGH WHICH IMPORTATION WILL BE EFFECTED5 . TRADE DESCRIPTION OF THE CRUDE PETROLEUM TO BE IMPORTED6 . ( A ) IN RESPECT OF ALL IMPORTS TO BE EFFECTED ON THE BASIS OF SUPPLY CONTRACTS :NAMES , AND ADDRESSES OR SEATS , OF CONTRACTING PARTIES( B ) IN RESPECT OF IMPORTS TO BE EFFECTED ON THE BASIS OF SUPPLY CONTRACTS EXPIRING WITHIN FIVE YEARS :( I ) DURATION OF THE CONTRACT( II ) DATE OF TERMINATIONB . IN RESPECT OF NATURAL GAS FALLING WITHIN SUBHEADING NO 27.11 B OF THE COMMON CUSTOMS TARIFF :1 . NAME , AND ADDRESS OR SEAT , OF THE IMPORTING PERSON OR UNDERTAKING2 . QUANTITY ( IN MILLIONS OF M3 , AT 00 AND 760 MM HG )3 . COUNTRY OF ORIGIN WHERE THE NATURAL GAS TO BE IMPORTED IS TO BE PRODUCED4 . IMPORTING PORT , OR RECEIVING STATION WHEN ROUTED BY GAS PIPELINE5 . GROSS CALORIFIC VALUE OF NATURAL GAS TO BE IMPORTED ( IN KCAL/M3 , AT 00 AND 760 MM HG ) .
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3850,"Council Decision 2005/199/CFSP of 31 January 2005 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Albania on the participation of the Republic of Albania in the European Union military crisis management operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Operation Althea). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 24 thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,Whereas:(1) On 12 July 2004, the Council adopted Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1).(2) Article 11(3) of that Joint Action provides that detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States are to be the subject of an agreement in accordance with Article 24 of the Treaty on European Union.(3) Following authorisation by the Council on 13 September 2004, the Presidency, assisted by the Secretary-General/High Representative, negotiated an Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Albania on the participation of the Republic of Albania in the European Union military crisis management operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Operation Althea).(4) The Agreement should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Albania on the participation of the Republic of Albania in the European Union military crisis management operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Operation ALTHEA) is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the European Union. This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 31 January 2005.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. ASSELBORN(1)  OJ L 252, 28.7.2004, p. 10.AGREEMENTbetween the European Union and the Republic of Albania on the participation of the Republic of Albania in the European Union military crisis management operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Operation Althea)THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU),of the one part, andTHE REPUBLIC OF ALBANIAof the other part,hereinafter referred to as the ‘Parties’,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT:— the adoption by the Council of the European Union of Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1),— the invitation to the Republic of Albania to participate in the EU-led operation,— the successful completion of the Force Generation process and the recommendation by the EU Operation Commander and the EU Military Committee to agree on the participation of the Republic of Albania 's forces in the EU-led operation,— Political and Security Committee Decision BiH/3/2004 of 29 September 2004 on the setting-up of the Committee of Contributors for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2),— Political and Security Committee Decision BiH/5/2004 of 3 November 2004 amending Decision BiH/1/2004 on the acceptance of third States' contributions to the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Decision BiH/3/2004 on the setting-up of the Committee of Contributors for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina,HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Participation in the operation1.   The Republic of Albania shall associate itself with Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and with any Joint Action or Decision by which the Council of the European Union decides to extend the EU military crisis management operation, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and any required implementing arrangements.2.   The contribution of the Republic of Albania to the EU military crisis management operation is without prejudice to the decision-making autonomy of the European Union.3.   The Republic of Albania shall ensure that its forces and personnel participating in the EU military crisis management operation undertake their mission in conformity with:— Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP and possible subsequent amendments,— the Operation Plan,— implementing measures.4.   Forces and personnel seconded to the operation by the Republic of Albania shall carry out their duties and conduct themselves solely with the interest of the EU military crisis management operation in mind.5.   The Republic of Albania shall inform the EU Operation Commander in due time of any change to its participation in the operation.Article 2Status of forces1.   The status of the forces and personnel contributed to the EU military crisis management operation by the Republic of Albania shall be governed by the provisions on the status of forces, if available, agreed between the European Union and the host country.2.   The status of the forces and personnel contributed to headquarters or command elements located outside Bosnia and Herzegovina shall be governed by arrangements between the headquarters and command elements concerned and the Republic of Albania.3.   Without prejudice to the provisions on the status of forces referred to in paragraph 1, the Republic of Albania shall exercise jurisdiction over its forces and personnel participating in the EU military crisis management operation.4.   The Republic of Albania shall be responsible for answering any claims linked to participation in the EU military crisis management operation, from or concerning any of its forces and personnel. The Republic of Albania shall be responsible for bringing any action, in particular legal or disciplinary, against any of its forces and personnel, in accordance with its laws and regulations.5.   The Republic of Albania undertakes to make a declaration as regards the waiver of claims against any State participating in the EU military crisis management operation, and to do so when signing this Agreement.6.   The European Union undertakes to ensure that Member States make a declaration as regards the waiver of claims, for the participation of the Republic of Albania in the EU military crisis management operation, and to do so when signing this Agreement.Article 3Classified information1.   The Republic of Albania shall take appropriate measures to ensure that EU classified information is protected in accordance with the European Union Council's security regulations, contained in Council Decision 2001/264/EC of 19 March 2001 (3), and in accordance with further guidance issued by competent authorities, including the EU Operation Commander.2.   Where the EU and the Republic of Albania have concluded an agreement on security procedures for the exchange of classified information, the provisions of such an agreement shall apply in the context of the EU military crisis management operation.Article 4Chain of command1.   All forces and personnel participating in the EU military crisis management operation shall remain under the full command of their national authorities.2.   National authorities shall transfer the Operational and Tactical command and/or control of their forces and personnel to the EU Operation Commander. The EU Operation Commander is entitled to delegate his authority.3.   The Republic of Albania shall have the same rights and obligations in terms of the day-to-day management of the operation as participating European Union Member States.4.   The EU Operation Commander may, following consultations with the Republic of Albania, at any time request the withdrawal of the Republic of Albania 's contribution.5.   A Senior Military Representative (SMR) shall be appointed by the Republic of Albania to represent its national contingent in the EU military crisis management operation. The SMR shall consult with the EU Force Commander on all matters affecting the operation and shall be responsible for day-to-day contingent discipline.Article 5Financial aspects1.   The Republic of Albania shall assume all the costs associated with its participation in the operation unless the costs are subject to common funding as provided for in the legal instruments referred to in Article 1(1) of this Agreement, as well as in Council Decision 2004/197/CFSP of 23 February 2004 establishing a mechanism to administer the financing of the common costs of EU operations having military or defence implications (4).2.   In case of death, injury, loss or damage to natural or legal persons from the State(s) in which the operation is conducted, the Republic of Albania shall, when its liability has been established, pay compensation under the conditions foreseen in the provisions on status of forces, if available, as referred to in Article 2(1) of this Agreement.Article 6Arrangements to implement the AgreementAny necessary technical and administrative arrangements in pursuance of the implementation of this Agreement shall be concluded between the Secretary General of the Council of the European Union/High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the appropriate authorities of the Republic of Albania.Article 7Non complianceShould one of the Parties fail to comply with its obligations laid down in the previous Articles, the other Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by serving a notice of one month.Article 8Dispute settlementDisputes concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be settled by diplomatic means between the Parties.Article 9Entry into force1.   This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the first month after the Parties have notified each other of the completion of the internal procedures necessary for this purpose.2.   This Agreement shall be provisionally applied from the date of signature.3.   This Agreement shall remain in force for the duration of the Republic of Albania's contribution to the operation.Done at Brussels, on 7 March 2005 in the English language in four copies.For the European UnionFor the Republic of Albania(1)  OJ L 252, 28.7.2004, p. 10.(2)  OJ L 325, 28.10.2004, p. 64. Decision as amended by Decision BiH/5/2004 (OJ L 357, 2.12.2004, p. 39).(3)  OJ L 101, 11.4.2001, p. 1. Decision as amended by Decision 2004/194/EC (OJ L 63, 28.2.2004, p. 48).(4)  OJ L 63, 28.2.2004, p. 68.DECLARATIONSreferred to in Article 2(5) and (6) of the AgreementDeclaration by the EU Member States:‘The EU Member States applying EU Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina will endeavour, in so far as their internal legal systems so permit, to waive as far as possible claims against the Republic of Albania for injury, death of its personnel, or damage to, or loss of, any assets owned by themselves and used by the EU crisis management operation if such injury, death, damage or loss:— was caused by personnel from the Republic of Albania in the execution of their duties in connection with the EU crisis management operation, except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct, or— arose from the use of any assets owned by the Republic of Albania, provided that the assets were used in connection with the operation and except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct of EU crisis management operation personnel from the Republic of Albania using those assets.’Declaration by the Republic of Albania:‘The Republic of Albania applying EU Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina will endeavour, in so far as its internal legal system so permits, to waive as far as possible claims against any other State participating in the EU crisis management operation for injury, death of their personnel, or damage to, or loss of, any assets owned by itself and used by the EU crisis management operation if such injury, death, damage or loss:— was caused by personnel in the execution of their duties in connection with the EU crisis management operation, except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct, or— arose from the use of any assets owned by States participating in the EU crisis management operation, provided that the assets were used in connection with the operation and except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct of EU crisis management operation personnel using those assets.’
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5047,"2010/472/EU: Commission Decision of 26 August 2010 on imports of semen, ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine species into the Union (notified under document C(2010) 5780)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13 July 1992 laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A(I) to Directive 90/425/EEC (1), and in particular Article 17(2)(b), Article 17(3), the first indent of Article 18(1), and the introductory phrase and point (b) of Article 19 thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 92/65/EEC lays down the animal health conditions governing imports into the Union of semen, ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine species (‘the commodities’). It provides only commodities that come from a third country included on a list of third countries drawn up in accordance with that Directive and accompanied by a health certificate corresponding to a model also drawn up in accordance with that Directive, may be imported into the Union. The health certificate must certify that commodities come from approved collection and storage centres or collection and production teams offering guarantees at least equivalent to those laid down in Annex D(I) to that Directive.(2) Commission Decision 2008/635/EC of 22 July 2008 on imports of semen, ova and embryos of the ovine and caprine species into the Community as regards lists of third countries and of semen collection centres and embryo collection teams, and certification requirements (2) currently sets out the list of third countries from which Member States are to authorise imports of the commodities.(3) Directive 92/65/EEC, as amended by Council Directive 2008/73/EC (3), introduced a simplified procedure for the listing of semen collection and storage centres and embryo collection and production teams in third countries approved for imports of the commodities into the Union.(4) In addition, Annex D to Directive 92/65/EEC, as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 176/2010 (4), sets out certain new requirements for the commodities which are to apply from 1 September 2010. It introduces rules concerning semen storage centres and detailed conditions for their approval and supervision. It also sets out detailed conditions for the approval and supervision of embryo collection and production teams, for the collection and processing of in vivo derived embryos and the production and processing of in vitro fertilised embryos and micromanipulated embryos. It also amended the conditions to be applied to the donor animals of semen, ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine species.(5) Accordingly, it is necessary to establish new health certificates for imports into the Union of the commodities taking into account the amendments made to Directive 92/65/EEC by Directive 2008/73/EC and Regulation (EU) No 176/2010.(6) In addition, it is appropriate that consignments of the commodities imported into the Union from Switzerland are accompanied by a health certificate drawn up in accordance with the models used for trade within the Union in semen, ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine species set out in Commission Decision 2010/470/EU of 26 August 2010 laying down model health certificates for trade within the Union of semen, ova and embryos of animals of the equine, ovine and caprine species and in ova and embryos of animals of the porcine species (5), with the adaptations set out in point 7 of Chapter IX(B) of Appendix 2 of Annex 11 to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in Agricultural Products, as approved by Decision 2002/309/EC, Euratom of the Council, and of the Commission as regards the Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, of 4 April 2002 on the conclusion of seven Agreements with the Swiss Confederation (6).(7) In the application of this Decision, account should be taken of the specific certification requirements and model health attestations which may be laid down in accordance with the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada on sanitary measures to protect public and animal health in respect of trade in live animals and animal products (7), as approved by Council Decision 1999/201/EC (8).(8) In the application of this Decision, account should also be taken of the specific certification requirements and model health attestations which may be laid down in accordance with the Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products (9), as approved by Council Decision 97/132/EC (10).(9) In the interest of clarity and consistency of Union's legislation, Decision 2008/635/EC should be repealed and replaced by this Decision.(10) To avoid any disruption of trade, the use of health certificates issued in accordance with Decision 2008/635/EC should be authorised during a transitional period subject to certain consitions.(11) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Subject matterThis Decision sets out a list of third countries or parts thereof from which Members States are to authorise the importation into the Union of consignments of semen, ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine species.It also lays down certification requirements for the importation of those commodities into the Union. Imports of semenMember States shall authorise imports of consignments of semen of animals of the ovine and caprine species provided that they comply with the following conditions:(a) they come from a third country or part thereof listed in Annex I;(b) they come from an approved semen collection or storage centre listed in accordance with Article 17(3)(b) of Directive 92/65/EEC;(c) they are accompanied by a health certificate drawn up in accordance with the following model health certificates set out in Part 2 of Annex II, and completed in accordance with the explanatory notes set out in Part 1 of that Annex:(i) model 1 as set out in Section A, for consignments of semen dispatched from an approved semen collection centre of origin of the semen;(ii) model 2 as set out in Section B, for consignments of semen dispatched from an approved semen storage centre.(d) they comply with the requirements set out in the health certificates referred to in point (c). Imports of ova and embryosMember States shall authorise imports of consignments of ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine species provided that they comply with the following conditions:(a) they come from a third country or part thereof listed in Annex III;(b) they come from an approved embryo collection or production team listed in accordance with Article 17(3)(b) of Directive 92/65/EEC;(c) they are accompanied by a health certificate drawn up in accordance with the model set out in Part 2 of Annex IV, and completed in accordance with the explanatory notes set out in Part 1 of that Annex.(d) they comply with the requirements set out in the health certificate referred to in point (c). General conditions concerning the transport of consignments of semen, ova and embryos to the Union1.   Consignments of semen, ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine species shall not be transported in the same container as other consignments of semen, ova and embryos that:(a) are not intended for introduction into the Union, or(b) are of a lower health status.2.   During transport to the European Union, consignments of semen, ova and embryos shall be placed in closed and sealed containers and the seal must not be broken during the transport. RepealDecision 2008/635/EC is repealed. Transitional provisionsFor a transitional period until 31 August 2011, Member States shall authorise imports from third countries of stocks of the following commodities:(a) semen of animals of the ovine and caprine species which were collected, processed and stored in accordance with Directive 92/65/EEC by 31 August 2010 and which are accompanied by a health certificate issued not later than 31 May 2011 in accordance with the model set out in Annex II to Decision 2008/635/EC.(b) ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine species which were collected or produced, processed and stored in accordance with Directive 92/65/EEC by 31 August 2010 and which are accompanied by a health certificate issued not later than 31 May 2011 in accordance with the model set out in Annex VI to Decision 2008/635/EC. ApplicabilityThis Decision shall apply from 1 September 2010. AddresseesThis Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 August 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54.(2)  OJ L 206, 2.8.2008, p. 17.(3)  OJ L 219, 14.8.2008, p. 40.(4)  OJ L 52, 3.3.2010, p. 14.(5)  See page 15 of this Official Journal.(6)  OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 1.(7)  OJ L 71, 18.3.1999, p. 3.(8)  OJ L 71, 18.3.1999, p. 1.(9)  OJ L 57, 26.2.1997, p. 5.(10)  OJ L 57, 26.2.1997, p. 4.ANNEX IList of third countries or parts thereof from which Member States are to authorise imports of consignments of semen of animals of the ovine and caprine speciesISO Code Name of the third country RemarksDescription of the territory Additional guaranteesAU Australia  The additional guarantees as regards testing set out in points II.4.9 and II.4.10 of the health certificate set out in Section A of Part 2 of Annex II are compulsory.CA Canada Territory as described in Part 1 of Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 (1). The additional guarantee as regards testing set out in point II.4.9 of the health certificate set out in Section A of Part 2 of Annex II is compulsory.CH Switzerland (2)CL ChileGL GreenlandHR CroatiaIS IcelandNZ New ZealandPM Saint Pierre and MiquelonUS United States  The additional guarantee as regards testing set out in point II.4.9 of the health certificate set out in Section A of Part 2 of Annex II is compulsory.(1)  OJ L 73, 20.3.2010, p. 1.(2)  Certificates in accordance with the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products as approved by Decision 2002/309/EC, Euratom of the Council, and of the Commission as regards Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of 4 April 2002 on the conclusion of seven Agreements with the Swiss Federation (OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 132).ANNEX IIPART 1Explanatory notes for the certification(a) The health certificates shall be issued by the competent authority of the exporting third country, in accordance with the model set out in Part 2 of Annex II.(b) The original of the health certificate shall consist of a single sheet of paper, or, where more text is required, it must be in such a form that all sheets of paper required are part of an integrated whole and indivisible.(c) Where the model health certificate states that certain statements shall be kept as appropriate, statements which are not relevant, may be crossed out and initialled and stamped by the certifying officer, or completely deleted from certificate.(d) The health certificate shall be drawn up in at least one of the official languages of the Member State of the border inspection post of introduction of the consignment into the European Union and of the Member State of destination. However, those Member States may authorise the certificate to be drawn up in the official language of another Member State, and accompanied, if necessary, by an official translation.(e) If for the reasons of identification of the items of the consignment (schedule in Box I.28 of the model health certificate), additional sheets of paper are attached to the health certificate, those sheets of paper shall also be considered as forming part of the original of the health certificate by application of the signature and stamp of the certifying officer, on each of the pages.(f) When the health certificate, including additional schedules referred to in (e), comprises more than one page, each page shall be numbered (page number) of (total number of pages), at the end of the page and shall bear the certificate reference number that has been designated by the competent authority on the top of the pages.(g) The original of the health certificate must be completed and signed by an official veterinarian the last working day prior to loading of the consignment for exportation to the European Union. The competent authorities of the exporting third country shall ensure that certification requirements equivalent to those laid down in Council Directive 96/93/EC (1) are followed.(h) The original of the health certificate must accompany the consignment until it reaches the border inspection post of introduction into the European Union.(i) The certificate reference number referred to in Box I.2 and Box II.a of the model health certificate must be issued by the competent authority of the exporting third country.PART 2Model health certificates for imports of consignments of semen of animal of the ovine and caprine speciesSection AMODEL 1 — Health certificate for semen dispatched from an approved semen collection centre of origin of the semenSection BMODEL 2 — Health certificate for semen dispatched from an approved semen storage centre(1)  OJ L 13, 16.1.1997, p. 28.ANNEX IIIList of third countries or parts thereof from which Member States are to authorise imports of consignments of ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine speciesISO Code Name of the third country RemarksDescription of the territory Additional guaranteesAU Australia  The additional guarantees as regards testing set out in points II.2.6 and II.2.7 of the health certificate set out in Part 2 of Annex IV are compulsory.CA Canada Territory as described in Part 1 of Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 (1) as last amended. The additional guarantee as regards testing set out in point II.2.7 of the health certificate set out in Part 2 of Annex IV is compulsory.CH Switzerland (2)CL ChileGL GreenlandHR CroatiaIS IcelandNZ New ZealandPM Saint Pierre and MiquelonUS United States  The additional guarantee as regards testing set out in point II.2.7 of the health certificate set out in Part 2 of Annex IV is compulsory.(1)  OJ L 73, 20.3.2010, p. 1.(2)  Certificates in accordance with the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products as approved by Decision 2002/309/EC, Euratom of the Council, and of the Commission as regards Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of 4 April 2002 on the conclusion of seven Agreements with the Swiss Federation (OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 132).ANNEX IVPART 1Explanatory notes for the certification(a) The health certificates shall be issued by the competent authority of the exporting third country, in accordance with the model set out in Part 2 of Annex IV.(b) The original of the health certificate shall consist of a single sheet of paper, or, where more text is required, it must be in such a form that all sheets of paper required are part of an integrated whole and indivisible.(c) Where the model health certificate states that certain statements shall be kept as appropriate, statements which are not relevant, may be crossed out and initialled and stamped by the certifying officer, or completely deleted from certificate.(d) The health certificate shall be drawn up in at least one of the official languages of the Member State of the border inspection post of introduction of the consignment into the European Union and of the Member State of destination. However, those Member States may authorise the certificate to be drawn up in the official language of another Member State, and accompanied, if necessary, by an official translation.(e) If for the reasons of identification of the items of the consignment (schedule in Box I.28 of the model health certificate), additional sheets of paper are attached to the health certificate, those sheets of paper shall also be considered as forming part of the original of the health certificate by application of the signature and stamp of the certifying officer, on each of the pages.(f) When the health certificate, including additional schedules referred to in (e), comprises more than one page, each page shall be numbered (page number) of (total number of pages), at the end of the page and shall bear the certificate reference number that has been designated by the competent authority on the top of the pages.(g) The original of the health certificate must be completed and signed by an official veterinarian the last working day prior to loading of the consignment for exportation to the European Union. The competent authorities of the exporting third country shall ensure that certification requirements equivalent to those laid down in Council Directive 96/93/EC (1) are followed.(h) The original of the health certificate must accompany the consignment until it reaches the border inspection post of introduction into the European Union.(i) The certificate reference number referred to in Box I.2 and Box II.a of the model health certificate must be issued by the competent authority of the exporting third country.PART 2Model health certificate for imports of consigments of ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine species(1)  OJ L 13, 16.1.1997, p. 28.
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17617,"98/634/EC: Commission Decision of 2 October 1998 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to bed mattresses (notified under document number C(1998) 2919) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 of 23 March 1992 on a Community eco-label award scheme (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 5(1) thereof,Whereas the first subparagraph of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 provides that the conditions for the award of the Community eco-label shall be defined by product groups;Whereas Article 10(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 states that the environmental performance of a product shall be assessed by reference to the specific criteria for product groups;Whereas in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 the Commission has consulted the principal interest groups within a consultation forum;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the committee set up pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92,. The product group 'bed mattresses` (hereinafter referred to as 'the product group`) shall mean:Products providing a surface to sleep or rest upon, consisting of a strong cloth cover filled with materials, and that can be placed on an existing supporting bed structure.This includes framed sprung mattresses, which are defined as an upholstered bed case consisting of springs, topped with fillings, on a rigid frame to be used in a bed frame or free standing, combined with a mattress pad which is not intended to be used separately.Inflatable mattresses and water mattresses are excluded. The enviromental performance and the fitness for use of the product group as defined in Article 1 shall be assessed by reference to the specific ecological and fitness-for-use criteria set out in the Annex. The product group definition and the criteria for the product group shall be valid for a period of three years from the date on which this Decision takes effect. For administrative purposes the code number assigned to the product group shall be '014`. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 October 1998.For the CommissionRitt BJERREGAARDMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 99, 11. 4. 1992, p. 1.ANNEXIn order to qualify for an eco-label, the product in the product group as defined in Article 1 must comply with the criteria of this Annex, with tests carried out on application as indicated in the criteria. Where no tests are mentioned, competent bodies should rely as appropriate on declarations and documentation provided by the applicant and/or independent verifications.The competent bodies are recommended to take into account the implementation of recognised environmental management schemes, such as EMAS or ISO 14001, when assessing applications and monitoring compliance with the criteria in this Annex.Functional unitThe functional unit, to which inputs and outputs should be related, is:1 m2 of mattressA. ECOLOGICAL CRITERIAA1. MATERIALSSpecific criteria are set in this section A1 for latex foam, polyurethane foam, wire and springs, coconut fibres and wood. Other materials for which no material-specific criteria are set are allowed. All of the materials used must comply with the criteria in section A2 on the use of dyes, pigments and flame retardants. The applicant shall supply detailed information as to the material composition of the mattresses.The criteria specific for latex foam, polyurethane foam, or coconut fibres set in this section A1 need only be met if that material contributes to more than 5 % of the total weight of the mattress.Latex foam1. The concentrations in latex foam of the following substances must be less than the limit values indicated below:1(a) pentachlorophenol (its salts and esters): 0,1 ppmTest method: Milling of 5 g sample, extraction of PCP or sodium salt.Analysis by means of gas chromatography (GC), detection with mass spectrometer or ECD.1(b) extractable heavy metals:>TABLE>Test method: Milled sample extracted according to DIN 38414-S4, L/S=10.Filtration with 0,45 ìm membrane filter.Analysis by means of atomic emission spectroscopy with inductive coupled plasma (ICP-AES) or with hydrid or cold vapour technique.1(c) extractable formaldehyde: 50 ppmTest method: According to Japan Law 112 (1973) or PRENISO 14184-1.Sample of 1 g with 100 g water heated to 40 °C for one hour.Formaldehyde in extract analysed with acetylacetone, photometric.1(d) butadiene: 1 ppmTest method: Milling and weighing of sample.Sampling by headspace sampler.Analysis by gas chromatography, detection by flame-ionisation detector.Polyurethane (PUR) foam2. The concentrations in PUR foam of the following substances must be less than the limit values indicated below:2(a) extractable heavy metals:>TABLE>Test method: Milled sample extracted according to DIN 38414-S4, L/S=10.Filtration with 0,45 ìm membrane filter.Analysis by means of atomic emission spectroscopy with inductive coupled plasma (ICP-AES) or with hydrid or cold vapour technique.2(b) The concentration of tin (in organic form) must not exceed 900 ppm.Test method: Sample treatment according to NEN 6465 or ISO-DIS (draft international standard) 11466 or equivalent (grinding of sample, followed by treatment for two hours with boiling HCl/HNO3 (aqua regia)).Analysis according to NEN 6465 or ISO-DIS (draft international standard) 11466 or equivalent, by atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), cold vapour (CVAAS) for Hg; atomic emission spectroscopy with inductive coupled plasma (ICP-AES) for other heavy metals.3. CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs or methylene chloride shall not be used as blowing agents or as auxiliary blowing agents. The use of methylene chloride as an auxiliary blowing agent is nevertheless allowed in conjunction with the application of powdered flame retardants.Wire and springs4. If degreasing and/or cleaning of wire and/or springs is carried out with organic solvents, use must be made of a closed cleaning/degreasing system.5. The surface of springs must not be covered with a galvanic metallic layer.Coconut fibres6. If the coconut fibre material is rubberised, the latex used must comply with the criteria applicable to latex foam.Wooden material7. Any particle board used must be of class 1 quality with respect to formaldehyde as defined in EN 312-1.Any fibreboard used must be of class A quality with respect to formaldehyde as defined in EN 622-1.A2. CHEMICALS AND PREPARATIONSGlues8. Any glues used must contain less than 10 % by weight of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This criterion does not apply to glues used for occasional repairs.VOCs are any organic compound having at 293,15 K a vapour pressure of 0,01 kPa or more, or having a corresponding volatility under the particular conditions of use.9. Any glues used must be free of benzene and chlorobenzenes.Dyes and pigments10. No azo dyes shall be used that may cleave to any of the following aromatic amines:>TABLE>11. None of the following dyes that are carcinogenic (category 2 as defined in Council Directive 67/548/EEC (1), as last amended by Commission Directive 97/69/EEC (2)) shall be used:C.I. Solvent Yellow 1C.I. Solvent Yellow 2C.I. Solvent Yellow 3C.I. Basic Red 9C.I. Disperse Blue 112. The following potentially sensitising dyes shall only be used if the fastness to perspiration (acid and alkaline) is at least 4:C.I. Disperse Blue 3C.I. Disperse Blue 35C.I. Disperse Blue 106C.I. Disperse Blue 124C.I. Disperse Yellow 3C.I. Disperse Orange 3C.I. Disperse Orange 37/76C.I. Disperse Red 1Test method: ISO 105-E04: Colour fastness to perspiration (acid and alkaline), minimum level 4. Testing only required if these dyes are used.13. No dyes or pigments shall be used that are based on chromium, copper, nickel or lead. Chrome mordant dyeing is not allowed.14. The levels of ionic impurities in the dyes used must not exceed the following:>TABLE>15. The levels of ionic impurities in the pigments used must not exceed the following:>TABLE>NB: All of the materials used in the mattress must comply with the criteria on dyes and pigments (criteria 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15). Recycled materials used in the mattress may nevertheless contain the dyes and pigments excluded here, but only if added in the previous life-cycle of the material.Flame retardants16. No use is allowed of flame retardant substances or preparations containing substances that are classified or can be classified as dangerous for the environment according to Council Directive 67/548/EEC (3), as last amended by Commission Directive 97/69/EEC (4).NB: All of the materials used in the mattress must comply with this criterion. Recycled materials used in the mattress may nevertheless contain the flame retardants excluded here, but only if added in their previous life-cycle.B. FITNESS FOR USE CRITERIADurability17. The loss of height must be less than 20 mm.The loss of firmness (Hs) must be less than 20 %.Test method: prEN 1957 (final draft January 1997). The losses of height and firmness refer to the difference between the measurements made initially (at 100 cycles) and after the completion (30 000 cycles) of the durability test.(1) OJ 196, 16. 8. 1967, p. 1.(2) OJ L 343, 13. 12. 1997, p. 19.(3) OJ 196, 16. 8. 1967, p. 1.(4) OJ L 343, 13. 12. 1997, p. 19.
",furniture industry;furnishings industry;furniture;textile industry;embroidery;knitting;sewing;spinning;textile production;weaving;product quality;quality criterion;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;European symbol;European anthem;European emblem;European flag;European stamp;eco-label;environment-friendly label,22
17843,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 494/98 of 27 February 1998 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97 as regards the application of minimum administrative sanctions in the framework of the system for the identification and registration of bovine animals. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97 of 21 April 1997 establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products (1), and in particular Article 10(e) thereof,Whereas according to Article 21 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97 any sanctions imposed by the Member States should be proportionate to the gravity of the breach; whereas the sanctions may involve, where justified, a restriction on movement of animals to or from the holding of the keeper concerned;Whereas the sanctions provided for by this Regulation should be applied where non-compliance with the conditions for the identification and registration of bovine animals leads to a presumption in particular of infringements of Community veterinary legislation which may endanger human and animal health; whereas sanctions are also necessary to ensure the proper financing and operation of this system;Whereas having regard to the second paragraph of Article 21 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97, this Regulation should lay down minimum administrative sanctions, leaving open the possibility for the Member States to establish other national administrative or criminal penalties, taking into account the seriousness of infringements;Whereas it is necessary to lay down sanctions regarding certain situations where the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 820/97 are not complied with; whereas such situations include non-compliance with all or some of the requirements regarding identification and registration, payment of charges and notification; whereas if on a certain holding the number of animals for which the identification and registration requirements provided for by Regulation (EC) No 820/97 are not fully complied with is in excess of 20 %, the measures should affect all the animals present on the holding;Whereas if it is not possible to prove the identification of an animal within two working days, it should be destroyed without delay under the supervision of the veterinary authorities and without compensation from the competent authority,Whereas in view of the timetable for the application of Regulation (EC) No 820/97, this Regulation should enter into force as a matter of urgency;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund,. 1.   If one or more animals on a holding comply with none of the provisions laid down in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97, a restriction shall be imposed on movement of all animals to and from that holding.2.   If the keeper of an animal cannot prove its identification within two working days, it shall be be destroyed without delay under the supervision of the veterinary authorities, and without compensation from the competent authority. 1.   In the case of animals for which the identification and registration requirements laid down by Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97 are not fully complied with, until those requirements are fully complied with, a restriction shall be immediately imposed on the movement of those animals only.2.   If, on one holding, the number of animals for which the identification and registration requirements laid down by Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97 are not fully complied with is in excess of 20 %, a restriction shall be immediately imposed on the movement of all the animals present on the holding.However, in respect of holdings of not more than 10 animals, this measure shall apply only if more than two animals are not fully identified in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 820/97. If a keeper does not pay the charge referred to in Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97, Member States may withhold or refuse the issue of passports to that keeper. In cases of persistent failure by a keeper to pay that charge, Member States may also restrict the movement of animals to and from the holding of that keeper in accordance with Article 21 of that Regulation. 1.   If a keeper fails to report to the competent authority movement to and from his holding in accordance with Article 7(1), second indent, of Regulation (EC) No 820/97, the competent authority shall restrict the movement of animals to and from that holding.2.   If a keeper fails to report to the competent authority the birth or death of an animal in accordance with Article 7(1), second indent, of Regulation (EC) No 820/97, the competent authority shall restrict the movement of animals to and from that holding. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 March 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 February 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 1.
",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;administrative sanction;administrative penalty;EU control;Community control;European Union control;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant,22
36817,"Council Directive 2009/69/EC of 25 June 2009 amending Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax as regards tax evasion linked to imports. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 93 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),Whereas:(1) The Council, in the conclusions of its meeting on economic and financial affairs of 28 November 2006, has agreed to establish an Anti-tax fraud strategy implemented at Community level, especially for tax fraud in the field of indirect taxation, in order to complement national efforts.(2) Certain measures which have been discussed in that context require an amendment of Directive 2006/112/EC (3).(3) The importation of goods is exempt from value added tax (VAT) if followed by a supply or transfer of those goods to a taxable person in another Member State. The conditions under which that exemption is granted are laid down by Member States. Experience, however, shows that divergences in application are exploited by traders to avoid payment of VAT on goods imported under those circumstances.(4) In order to prevent that exploitation it is necessary to specify, for particular transactions, at Community level, a set of minimum conditions under which this exemption applies.(5) Since, for those reasons, the objective of this Directive, namely to address the problem of VAT evasion, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States themselves and can therefore be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.(6) In accordance with point 34 of the Interinstitutional Agreement on better law-making (4), Member States are encouraged to draw up, for themselves and in the interests of the Community, their own tables illustrating, as far as possible, the correlation between this Directive and the transposition measures, and to make them public.(7) Directive 2006/112/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,. Directive 2006/112/EC is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 22 shall be replaced by the following:2. in Article 140, point (b) shall be replaced by the following:‘(b) the intra-Community acquisition of goods the importation of which would in all circumstances be exempt under points (a), (b) and (c) and (e) to (l) of Article 143(1);’;3. Article 143 shall be amended as follows:(a) the introductory words shall be replaced by the following:(b) the following paragraph shall be added:(a) his VAT identification number issued in the Member State of importation or the VAT identification number of his tax representative, liable for payment of the VAT, issued in the Member State of importation;(b) the VAT identification number of the customer, to whom the goods are supplied in accordance with Article 138(1), issued in another Member State, or his own VAT identification number issued in the Member State in which the dispatch or transport of the goods ends when the goods are subject to a transfer in accordance with Article 138(2)(c);(c) the evidence that the imported goods are intended to be transported or dispatched from the Member State of importation to another Member State. Transposition1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive with effect from 1 January 2011. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.When these provisions are adopted by Member States, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 25 June 2009.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. MIKO(1)  Opinion of 24 April 2009 (not yet published in the OJ).(2)  Opinion of 13 May 2009 (not yet published in the OJ).(3)  OJ L 347, 11.12.2006, p. 1.(4)  OJ C 321, 31.12.2003, p. 1.
",tax system;taxation;fraud;elimination of fraud;fight against fraud;fraud prevention;tax evasion;domestic market;national market;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,22
3329,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2092/2002 of 26 November 2002 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 as regards the import licences for milk and milk products from Estonia for 2002. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 509/2002(2), and in particular Article 29(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) The Estonian authorities have informed the Commission of planned supplementary veterinary checks to ensure that the milk powder for export to the Community under quota No 09.4546 as provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 1349/2000 of 19 June 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Estonia(3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2677/2000(4), complies with Council Directive 92/46/EEC of 16 June 1992 laying down the health rules for the production and placing on the market of raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk-based products(5), as last amended by Directive 94/71/EC(6), and with Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products and repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC(7).(2) These supplementary veterinary checks have caused difficulties and delays for importers holding licences whose validity expired on or before 30 June 2002.(3) Notwithstanding Commission Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 of 14 December 2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the import arrangements for milk and milk products and opening tariff quotas(8), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1667/2002(9), provision should exceptionally be made to allow those operators who were unable to use the initial licences to apply for a new licence for the quantities unused under the expired licence. Holders of licences who have made amendments to them other than the corrections provided for in Article 26(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 of 9 June 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products(10), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 954/2002(11), should not be allowed this concession.(4) Provision should be made to allow securities that were confiscated upon expiry of the licences to be released proportionate to the quantities imported under the new licence.(5) In order to obtain information on the use of the quota concerned, provision should be made for notifications from the Member States regarding the licences in question.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. 1. Notwithstanding Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001, at the request of the interested party, a new licence may be issued to the holder of a licence issued for the period January-June 2002, for imports of products covered by quota No 09.4546 listed in Annex I.B.7 to that Regulation, provided that the licence could not be fully used during its term of validity.Should the competent authorities note that amendments other than the corrections allowed under Article 26(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 have been made to a licence that expired on 30 June 2002, no new licence shall be issued.2. Notwithstanding the first subparagraph of Article 13(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001, applications for a new licence and the new licence itself shall be for no more than the unused quantity of the expired licence referred to in paragraph 1.3. Notwithstanding Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001, applications for a new licence shall be lodged no later than 10 working days after the entry into force of this Regulation.4. Notwithstanding Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 and Article 15(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000, the issue of a licence shall not require a security to be lodged.The security forfeited on the unused quantity in the expired licence referred to in paragraph 1 above shall be released in proportion to the quantities imported under the new licence.5. Notwithstanding Article 16(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001, the new licence shall be issued no later than five working days after the day on which the application was lodged.6. Notwithstanding Article 16(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001, the validity of the new licences shall be 90 days from their actual date of issue under Article 23(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000.7. Notwithstanding Article 18(1)(d) of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001, the application for a new licence and the new licence itself shall contain in box 20 the quota number and one of the following:- Certificado expedido de conformidad con lo dispuesto en el artículo 1 del Reglamento (CE) n° 2092/2002- Licens udstedt efter artikel 1 i forordning (EF) nr. 2092/2002- Lizenz erteilt gemäß Artikel 1 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2092/2002- Πιστοποιητικό που εκδόθηκε σύμφωνα με τις διατάξεις του άρθρου 1 του κανονισμού (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2092/2002- Licence issued under Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2092/2002- Certificat émis conformément aux dispositions de l'article 1er du règlement (CE) n° 2092/2002- Titolo rilasciato conformemente alle disposizioni dell'articolo 1 del regolamento (CE) n. 2092/2002- Certificaat afgegeven overeenkomstig artikel 1 van Verordening (EG) nr. 2092/2002- Certificado emitido em conformidade com o disposto no artigo 1.o do Regulamento (CE) n.o 2092/2002- Asetuksen (EY) N:o 2092/2002 1 artiklan säännösten mukaisesti myönnetty todistus- Licens utfärdad i enlighet med artikel 1 i förordning (EG) nr 2092/2002. In the case of the licences issued pursuant to Article 1, the Member States shall send to the Commission:(a) before the end of the month following the month in which they were issued, the licences' serial numbers and dates of issue, the quantities of products for which they were issued, broken down by Combined Nomenclature code and specifying the importer's name and approval number;(b) no later than one month after the expiry of the licences, the quantities actually imported, broken down by Combined Nomenclature code and specifying the importer's name and approval number. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 November 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.(2) OJ L 79, 22.3.2002, p. 15.(3) OJ L 155, 28.6.2000, p. 1.(4) OJ L 308, 8.12.2000, p. 7.(5) OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 1.(6) OJ L 368, 31.12.1994, p. 33.(7) OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 10.(8) OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 29.(9) OJ L 252, 20.9.2002, p. 8.(10) OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1.(11) OJ L 147, 5.6.2002, p. 8.
",powdered milk;dehydrated milk;dried milk;freeze-dried milk;milk powder;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;Estonia;Republic of Estonia;extra-EU trade;extra-Community trade,22
33169,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1784/2006 of 4 December 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the use of processing agents. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (1), and in particular the third sentence of the sixteenth indent of Article 2 thereof,Whereas:(1) The ozone-depleting substance carbon tetrachloride (CTC) is listed as a controlled substance in Group IV of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 and therefore use restrictions apply under this Regulation.(2) Taking account of new information and technical developments reported by the Process Agents Task Force of the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer in its progress report dated October 2004 (2), the Parties to the Montreal Protocol adopted Decision XVII/7 (3) at their 17th Meeting in December 2005. More specifically, Decision XVII/7 adds CTC to the revised Table A for Decision X/14 as the processing agent for the production of radio-labelled cyanocobalamin which is a medical drug used for the diagnosis of the likely causes of vitamin B12 deficiency.(3) At present, the use of CTC as processing agent for the production of radio-labelled cyanocobalamin is banned in the Community under Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000. In order for this particular use to be allowed, in accordance with the abovementioned Decision recently agreed upon under the Montreal Protocol, Annex VI of the Regulation should be amended.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 18(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000,. Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 December 2006.For the CommissionStavros DIMASMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 244, 29.9.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1366/2006 (OJ L 264, 25.9.2006, p. 12).(2)  Report of the Process Agents Task Force, October 2004, p. 17 (http://hq.unep.org/ozone/teap/Reports/PATF/PATF_Report2004.pdf)(3)  17th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol in 2005, Decision XVII/7: list of uses of controlled substances as process agents (http://hq.unep.org/ozone/Meeting_Documents/mop/17mop/17mop-11.e.pdf).ANNEX‘ANNEX VIProcesses in which controlled substances are used as processing agents as referred to in the sixteenth indent of Article 2(a) use of carbon tetrachloride for the elimination of nitrogene trichloride in the production of chlorine and caustic soda;(b) use of carbon tetrachloride in the recovery of chlorine in tail gas from production of chlorine;(c) use of carbon tetrachloride in the manufacture of chlorinated rubber;(d) use of carbon tetrachloride in the manufacture of isobutyl acetophenone (ibruprofen-analgesic);(e) use of carbon tetrachloride in the manufacture of poly-phenylene-terephtalamide;(f) use of carbon tetrachloride for the production of radio-labelled cyanocobalamin;(g) use of CFC-11 in manufacture of fine synthetic polyolefin fibre sheet;(h) use of CFC-12 in the photochemical synthesis of perfluoropolyetherpolyperoxide precursors of Z-perfluoropolyethers and difunctional derivatives;(i) use of CFC-113 in the reduction of perfluoropolyetherpolyperoxide intermediate for production of perfluoropolyether diesters;(j) use of CFC-113 in the preparation of perfluoropolyether diols with high functionality;(k) use of carbon tetrachloride in production of Cyclodime;(l) use of HCFCs in the processes set out in points (a) to (k) when used to replace CFC or carbon tetrachloride.’
",stratospheric pollution;depletion of the ozone layer;destruction of the ozone layer;deterioration of the ozone layer;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;international convention;multilateral convention;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;dangerous substance;dangerous product,22
22605,"2002/38/EC: Commission Decision of 27 December 2001 setting out the survey parameters and laying down the code and standard rules for the transcription, in machine-readable form, of the data relating to the surveys on plantations of certain species of fruit trees (notified under document number C(2001) 4626). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 76/625/EEC, of 20 July 1976, concerning the statistical surveys to be carried out by the Member States in order to determine the production potential of plantations of certain species of fruit trees(1), and in particular Article 4(2) and (4) thereof,Whereas:(1) The equipment which the Commission has to analyse the survey results on plantations of certain species of fruit trees and the need to use this equipment in a rational way requires that the machine-readable media compatible with this equipment be specified and that a standard format be prescribed for the transcription of data in machine-readable form.(2) In certain production areas there are homogeneous climatic and agronomic conditions corresponding to fairly considerable uniformity of fruit yields per hectare; the use of the survey results for each of these production areas increases the accuracy of the medium-term estimates of production; the limits of these production areas will be set out.(3) It is necessary to survey the technical characteristics which are likely to be changed, in order to ensure that the statistics are constantly adapted to economic conditions.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in line with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Statistics, instituted by Council Decision 72/279/EEC(2),. The limits of the production areas to be set and their respective codes are set out in Annex I to this Decision. The statistical classes on the age of the trees planted referred to in Article 2(1)(B) of Directive 76/625/EEC are listed in Annex II to this Decision. The species of fruit and the varieties referred to in Article 2(1)(A) of Directive 76/625/EEC are listed in Annex III to this Decision. The statistical classes for the net area planted, the number of trees and the density of plantation referred to in Article 2(1)(C) of Directive 76/625/EEC are listed in Annex IV to this Decision. The codes for the transcription, on computer or multimedia medium, of the data referred to in Article 4 of Directive 76/625/EEC must conform to the description given in Annex V to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 December 2001.For the CommissionPedro Solbes MiraMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 218, 11.8.1976, p. 10.(2) OJ L 179, 7.8.1972, p. 1.ANNEX ILimits of production areas (where appropriate, by species) together with their codes>TABLE>ANNEX IIAge classes of plantations of certain species of fruit treesThe age classes(1) are defined as follows:>TABLE>The area of each age class is given in ares.(1) The date of grafting has no influence on the age of the trees.ANNEX IIICodes per species and variety to be applied when transmitting to the Commission the results of the statistical surveys on the plantations of certain species of fruit trees>TABLE>ANNEX IVClasses of density of plantation of certain species of fruit trees>TABLE>ANNEX VComputer specifications1. The information recorded in accordance with the characteristics referred to in Article 2 of Directive 76/625/EEC must be communicated to the Commission on computer or multimedia medium, in accordance with the following procedure:2. The information shall reproduce the results of the survey, but shall not relate to individual holdings;3. Data shall be recorded in TXT format with fixed-length entries (58 characters);4. Structure of entryEach entry shall consist of the following 12 fields:>TABLE>The information entered is to be lined up on the right of each field. The coding for the first five fields is given in the special provisions of this Annex as are the six seven-digit fields, containing the area in ares in each of the six age classes.5. Member States shall specify, in their transmission documents, the number of species and the number of varieties for each species.
",plantation;fruit-growing;fruit production;fruit tree;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;statistics;statistical abstract;statistical analysis;statistical data;statistical information;statistical monitoring;statistical source;statistical survey;statistical table;data processing;automatic data processing;electronic data processing;technical standard;information technology applications,22
38039,"2010/671/EU: Commission Decision of 5 November 2010 allowing Member States to extend provisional authorisations granted for the new active substance spirotetramat (notified under document C(2010) 7437)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 8(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in October 2006 Austria received an application from Bayer CropScience AG for the inclusion of the active substance spirotetramat in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Commission Decision 2007/560/EC (2) confirmed that the dossier was complete and could be considered as satisfying, in principle, the data and information requirements of Annex II and Annex III to that Directive.(2) Confirmation of the completeness of the dossier was necessary in order to allow it to be examined in detail and to allow Member States the possibility of granting provisional authorisations, for periods of up to three years, for plant protection products containing the active substance concerned, while complying with the conditions laid down in Article 8(1) of Directive 91/414/EEC and, in particular, the condition relating to the detailed assessment of the active substances and the plant protection products in the light of the requirements laid down by that Directive.(3) For this active substance, the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed, in accordance with the provisions of Article 6(2) and (4) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the uses proposed by the applicant. The rapporteur Member State submitted its respective draft assessment report to the Commission on 29 April 2008.(4) Following submission of the draft assessment report by the rapporteur Member State, it has been found to be necessary to request further information from the applicant and to have the rapporteur Member State examine that information and submit its assessment. Therefore, the examination of the dossier is still ongoing and it will not be possible to complete the evaluation within the time-frame provided for in Directive 91/414/EEC.(5) As the evaluation so far has not identified any reason for immediate concern, Member States should be given the possibility of prolonging provisional authorisations granted for plant protection products containing the active substance concerned for a period of 24 months in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 of Directive 91/414/EEC so as to enable the examination of the dossier to continue. It is expected that the evaluation and decision-making process with respect to a decision on a possible inclusion in Annex I to that Directive for spirotetramat will have been completed within 24 months.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Member States may extend provisional authorisations for plant protection products containing spirotetramat for a period ending on 31 December 2012 at the latest. This Decision shall expire on 31 December 2012. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 November 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 213, 15.8.2007, p. 29.
",marketing standard;grading;plant health product;plant protection product;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;testing;experiment;industrial testing;pilot experiment;test;confidentiality;confidential information,22
4898,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3252/86 of 27 October 1986 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2041/75 on special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for oils and fats. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organization of the market in oils and fats (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1454/86 (2), and in particular Article 19 (3) thereof,Whereas Article 5 (1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2041/75 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2432/86 (4), provides for a period of five days for the issue of import or export licences and advance-fixing certificates for olive oil; whereas, to take account of the growth in trade, particularly following the accession of Spain and Portugal, and in order to facilitate such trade, the period for the issue of licences and certificates for olive oil should be shortened; whereas, in the case of the tendering procedure provided for in Article 5 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1650/86 of 26 May 1986 on the refunds and levies applicable to exports of olive oil (5), it should be stipulated that licences and certificates are to be issued immediately once the amount resulting from the tendering procedure has been fixed; whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2041/75 should be amended accordingly;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Oils and Fats,. Article 5 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2041/75 is hereby replaced by the following:'1. As regards the products referred to in Article 1 (2) (c) of Regulation No 136/66/EEC and the products falling within subheadings 07.01 N II, 07.03 A II, 15.17 B I and 23.04 A II of the Common Customs Tariff, and without prejudice to the application of the provisions of Article 20b of the said Regulation, the licence or certificate shall be delivered on the third working day following the day on which the application is lodged.However, licences and certificates applied for under a tendering procedure opened under Article 5 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1650/86 (1) shall be issued immediately once the amount of the maximum refund for the tendering procedure in question has been fixed.(1) OJ No L 145, 30. 5. 1986, p. 8.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 October 1986.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66.(2) OJ No L 133, 21. 5. 1986, p. 8.(3) OJ No L 213, 11. 8. 1975, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 210, 1. 8. 1986, p. 44.(5) OJ No L 145, 30. 5. 1986, p. 8.
",olive oil;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;fats;fat;fatty substance;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,22
25773,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 462/2003 of 13 March 2003 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements applicable to imports of certain pigmeat products originating in the ACP States and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2562/98. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in pigmeat(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1365/2000(2), and in particular Articles 8 and 22 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2286/2002 of 10 December 2002 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP States) and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1706/98(3), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 2286/2002 implements the amendments to the arrangements for imports from the ACP States made as a result of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000(4). Article 1(3) of that Regulation introduces, for the products in Annex I thereto, general arrangements for reducing customs duties and specific arrangements for reducing customs duties, within the framework of the tariff quotas, for certain products in Annex II thereto.(2) As a result of these new import arrangements, detailed rules of application should be laid down for the issue of import licences for products qualifying for reduced duties. Commission Regulation (EC) No 2562/98 of 27 November 1998 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements applicable to imports of certain pigmeat products originating in the ACP States and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 904/90(5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1006/2001(6), should therefore be repealed.(3) For the purposes of managing the tariff import quotas, the general rules laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 of 9 June 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products(7), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2299/2001(8), should be applied where this Regulation does not lay down specific rules.(4) In order to ensure proper administration of the quotas, a security should be required for applications for import licences and certain conditions should be laid down as regards applicants themselves. The quotas should also be staggered over the year and the term of validity of licences should be specified.(5) To allow optimum management of the tariff quota, this Regulation should apply from 1 January 2003.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,. All imports into the Community within the framework of Regulation (EC) No 2286/2002 of products covered by CN codes listed in Annex I to this Regulation shall qualify for reduced customs duties on presentation of an import licence.Licences shall be issued under the conditions laid down in this Regulation and within the limit of the quotas laid down in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 2286/2002. The annual tariff quota of 500 tonnes referred to in Part B of Annex I shall be staggered as follows:- 25 % in the period 1 January to 31 March,- 25 % in the period 1 April to 30 June,- 25 % in the period 1 July to 30 September,- 25 % in the period 1 October to 31 December. 1. Applicants for import licences for products referred to in Annex I shall be natural or legal persons who, at the time when applications are submitted, can prove to the satisfaction of the competent authorities of the Member States that they have been active in trade with third countries in the pigmeat sector for at least the preceding 12 months.However, retail establishments or restaurants selling their products to final consumers shall be excluded from the reduction in customs duties.2. Import licence applications may mention only one of the quota numbers referred to in Annex I. They may involve several products covered by different CN codes. In such cases, all the CN codes shall be indicated in Section 16 and their description in Section 15 of licence applications and licences.Applications must be for a minimum of one tonne and a maximum of 100 % of the quantity available for the quota concerned and the period specified in Article 2. 1. Section 8 of licence applications and licences shall indicate the country of origin; licences shall entail an obligation to import from the country indicated.2. Section 20 of licence applications and licences shall carry one of the following entries:- Producto ACP - Reglamentos (CE) n° 2286/2002 y (CE) n° 462/2003- AVS-produkt - forordning (EF) nr. 2286/2002 og (EF) nr. 462/2003- AKP-Erzeugnis - Verordnungen (EG) Nr. 2286/2002 und (EG) Nr. 462/2003- Προϊόν ΑΚΕ - Κανονισμοί (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2286/2002 και (ΕΚ) αριθ. 462/2003- ACP product - Regulations (EC) No 2286/2002 and (EC) No 462/2003- Produit ACP - règlements (CE) n° 2286/2002 et (CE) n° 462/2003- Prodotto ACP - regolamenti (CE) n. 2286/2002 e (CE) n. 462/2003- ACS-product - Verordeningen (EG) nr. 2286/2002 en (EG) nr. 462/2003- Produto ACP - Regulamentos (CE) n.o 2286/2002 e (CE) n.o 462/2003- AKT-tuote - asetukset (EY) N:o 2286/2002 ja (EY) N:o 462/2003- AVS-produkt - förordningarna (EG) nr 2286/2002 och (EG) nr 462/2003.3. Section 24 of licences shall carry one of the following entries:- Reducción del derecho de aduana en virtud del Reglamento (CE) n° 462/2003- Toldnedsættelse, jf. forordning (EF) nr. 462/2003- Ermäßigung des Zollsatzes gemäß der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 462/2003- Μείωση του δασμού όπως προβλέπεται στον κανονισμό (ΕΚ) αριθ. 462/2003- Customs duty reduction as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 462/2003- Réduction du droit de douane comme prévu au règlement (CE) n° 462/2003- Riduzione del dazio doganale a norma del regolamento (CE) n. 462/2003- Douanerecht verlaagd overeenkomstig Verordening (EG) nr. 462/2003- Redução do direito aduaneiro conforme previsto no Regulamento (CE) n.o 462/2003- Tullialennus, josta on säädetty asetuksessa (EY) N:o 462/2003- Nedsättning av tullavgiften enligt förordning (EG) nr 462/2003. 1. Licence applications may only be lodged during the first seven days of the month preceding each period specified in Article 2.2. Applications shall be invalid if applicants do not declare in writing that they have not lodged and will not lodge, for the period in question, other applications for products of the same quota in the Member State where the application is lodged or another Member State. If an applicant lodges more than one application for products of one quota none of the applications shall be valid.3. The Member States shall notify the Commission on the third working day following the end of the application submission period of applications lodged for each of the products of the group in question. Such notification shall comprise a list of applicants and of quantities applied for by quota.All notifications, including ""nil"" returns, shall be made by fax or by electronic means on the working day stipulated, using the model shown in Annex II in cases where no applications have been made, and the models shown in Annexes II and III in cases where applications have been made.4. The Commission shall decide to what extent quantities may be awarded in respect of applications.If quantities in respect of which licences have been applied for exceed the quantities available, the Commission shall fix a single percentage reducing the quantities applied for.If the overall quantity covered by applications is less than the quantity available, the Commission shall calculate the quantity remaining, which shall be added to the quantity available in respect of the following period in the same year.5. Licences shall be issued as soon as possible subject to the Commission's decision regarding acceptance of the applications.6. The Member States shall communicate to the Commission, before the end of the fourth month following each annual period specified in Article 2, the quantities actually imported under this Regulation in that period.All notifications, including notifications that there have been no imports, shall be made using the model shown in Annex IV. 1. Import licences shall be valid for 150 days from the date of actual issue in accordance with Article 23(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000.However, licences shall not be valid beyond 31 December of the year of issue.2. Import licences issued pursuant to this Regulation shall not be transferable. A security of EUR 20 per 100 kilograms shall be lodged for import licence applications for all products. Import under the arrangements for a reduction in customs duties provided for in this Regulation may take place only if the origin of the products concerned is certified by the competent authorities of the exporting countries in accordance with the rules of origin applicable to the products in question pursuant to Protocol 1 to the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000. Unless this Regulation provides otherwise, Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 shall apply. 0Regulation (EC) No 2562/98 is hereby repealed. 1This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 March 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 1.(2) OJ L 156, 29.6.2000, p. 5.(3) OJ L 348, 21.12.2002, p. 5.(4) OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3.(5) OJ L 320, 28.11.1998, p. 34.(6) OJ L 140, 24.5.2001, p. 13.(7) OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1.(8) OJ L 308, 27.11.2001, p. 19.ANNEX IA. Products referred to in Article 1(3) and Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2286/2002 qualifying for a reduced out-of-quota-duty-rate>TABLE>B. Products referred to in Article 1(3) and Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 2286/2002 qualifying for a reduction in customs duty under a quota>TABLE>>TABLE>ANNEX IIRegulation (EC) No 462/2003 - ACP imports>PIC FILE= ""L_2003070EN.001202.TIF"">ANNEX IIIRegulation (EC) No 462/2003 - ACP imports>PIC FILE= ""L_2003070EN.001302.TIF"">ANNEX IV>PIC FILE= ""L_2003070EN.001402.TIF"">
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;import (EU);Community import;pigmeat;pork;ACP countries,22
24976,"2002/157/CFSP: Council Decision 2003/157/CFSP of 19 December 2002 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Poland on the participation of this State to the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 24 thereof,Having regard to the Recommendation from the Presidency,Whereas:(1) On 11 March 2002, the Council adopted Joint Action 2002/210/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission(1).(2) Article 8(3) of that Joint Action provides that detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States to the EUPM shall be subject to agreements pursuant to Article 24 of the Treaty on European Union.(3) Following the Council Decision of 14 October 2002 authorising the Presidency to open negotiations, the Presidency negotiated an Agreement with the Republic of Poland on its participation to the EUPM.(4) This Agreement should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Poland on the participation of this State to the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.The text of this Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign this Agreement in order to bind the European Union. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision shall take effect on the day of its publication.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. Espersen(1) OJ L 70, 13.3.2002, p. 1.
",police;national police;Poland;Republic of Poland;cooperation policy;European Union;Union law;Bosnia and Herzegovina;Bosnia-Herzegovina;EU office or agency;Community service body;EC institutional body;EC satellite body;EC specialised body;EU Agencies and decentralised bodies;European Monitoring Centre;European Union office or agency;European agency;European foundation;autonomous Community body;decentralised Community body;specialised Community agency,22
8594,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2996/90 of 17 October 1990 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 on special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences in the beef and veal sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 571/89 (2), and in particular Article 15 (2) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 of 4 September 1980 on special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences in the beef and veal sector (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2690/90 (4), lays down detailed rules for the import quota of certain high-quality beef from the United States of America and Canada;Whereas, in view of the monthly allocation of quantities, licence applications should relate to a quantity less than or equal to the quantity available for the month in which the applications are lodged;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 is amended as follows:(a) In Article 12 (1), 'Regulation (EEC) No 263/81' is replaced by 'Regulation (EEC) No 3948/89';(b) In Article 12 (1) (a), 'quarter' is replaced by 'month'. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 November 1990.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 October 1990.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 24.(2) OJ No L 61, 4. 3. 1989, p. 43.(3) OJ No L 241, 13. 9. 1980, p. 5.(4) OJ No L 256, 20. 9. 1990, p. 19.
",import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;beef;consolidation of EU law;consolidation of Community law;consolidation of European Union law,22
5542,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1044/2012 of 8 November 2012 on a derogation from Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 as regards the rules of origin used for the purposes of the scheme of generalised tariff preferences to take account of the special situation of Guatemala regarding exports of certain fisheries products to the Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (1), and in particular Article 247 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (2), and in particular Article 89(1)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) By Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 (3) applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences from 1 January 2009, the Union granted generalised tariff preferences to Guatemala.(2) Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 establishes the definition of the concept of originating products to be used for the purpose of the scheme of generalised tariff preferences (‘GSP’). Article 89 of that Regulation provides for a derogation from that definition in favour of beneficiary countries benefiting from GSP.(3) By letter dated 24 January 2012, Guatemala submitted a request for a derogation from the GSP rules of origin in accordance with Article 89 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. By letters dated 28 March 2012, 21 June 2012 and 27 June 2012, Guatemala submitted additional information in support of this request.(4) The request concerns a total annual quantity of 4 000 tonnes of cooked, frozen and vacuum-packed tuna fillets known as ‘loins’ (hereafter ‘tuna loins’) of CN code 1604 14 16 for a period from 1 April 2012 until 31 December 2013.(5) The request demonstrates that, without the derogation, the ability of the Guatemalan fish processing industry to continue to export tuna loins eligible for preferential tariff treatment to the Union would be significantly affected.(6) The derogation is therefore required in order to give Guatemala sufficient time to prepare its fish processing industry to comply with the rules for the acquisition of preferential origin of tuna loins. This sufficient time is needed in order to secure adequate flows of originating tuna to the country by the government and the processing industries of Guatemala.(7) Given the existing supply flows and production patterns, the derogation should be granted in respect of yearly quantities of 1 975 tonnes for tuna loins of CN code ex 1604 14 16. In order to ensure that the temporary derogation be limited to the time needed for Guatemala to achieve compliance with the rules for the acquisition of preferential origin of tuna loins, the derogation should be granted from 1 January 2012 until 30 June 2013. The quota amount for 2013 should be defined on a pro-rata basis to the period of the derogation granted. Consequently, the quota amounts should be set out at 1 975 tonnes for 2012, and 987,5 tonnes for 2013.(8) In order to ensure the continuity of exports of the processed fish eligible for preferential tariff treatment from Guatemala to the Union, the derogation should be granted with retroactive effect from 1 January 2012.(9) For the sake of clarity and in order for tuna loins of CN code ex 1604 14 16 to benefit from the derogation, it is appropriate to set out explicitly that the only non-originating materials to be used for the manufacture of the said tuna loins should be tuna of HS heading 0302 or 0303.(10) Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 lays down rules relating to the management of tariff quotas. In order to ensure efficient management conducted in close cooperation between the authorities of Guatemala, the customs authorities of the Union and the Commission, those rules should apply mutatis mutandis to the quantities imported under the derogation granted by this Regulation.(11) In order to allow efficient monitoring of the operation of the derogation, it is necessary to lay down the obligation for the authorities of Guatemala to communicate regularly to the Commission details of the certificates of origin Form A which have been issued.(12) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. By way of derogation from Articles 72, 73 and 75 to 79 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93, cooked, frozen and vacuum-packed tuna fillets known as ‘loins’ of CN code ex 1604 14 16 produced in Guatemala from non-originating tuna of HS heading 0302 or 0303 shall be regarded as originating in Guatemala in accordance with the terms set out in Articles 2, 3 and 4 of this Regulation. The derogation provided for in Article 1 shall apply to products exported from Guatemala and declared for release for free circulation in the Union during the period from 1 January 2012 to 30 June 2013 and up to the quantities set out in the Annex to this Regulation. The quantities set out in the Annex to this Regulation shall be managed in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. The customs authorities of Guatemala shall take the necessary steps to carry out quantitative checks on exports of the products referred to in Article 1.Box 4 of certificates of origin Form A issued by the competent authorities of Guatemala pursuant to this Regulation shall bear one of the following endorsements:— ‘Derogation — Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1044/2012’,— ‘Excepción — Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) no 1044/2012 de la Comisión’.The competent authorities of Guatemala shall forward to the Commission, by the end of the month following each civil quarter, a quarterly statement of the quantities in respect of which certificates of origin Form A have been issued pursuant to this Regulation and the serial numbers of those certificates. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 November 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 211, 6.8.2008, p. 1.ANNEXOrder No CN code Description of goods Period Quantities09.1627 ex 1604 14 16 Cooked, frozen and vacuum-packed tuna fillets known as ‘loins’ 1.1.2012 to 31.12.2012 1 9751.1.2013 to 30.6.2013 987,5
",Guatemala;Republic of Guatemala;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;fishery product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;deep-frozen product;deep-frozen food;deep-frozen foodstuff;import (EU);Community import;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,22
1364,"80/34/EEC: Commission Decision of 30 November 1979 on the implementation of the reform of agricultural structures in the Federal Republic of Germany in 1979 pursuant to Directives 72/159/EEC, 72/160/EEC and 75/268/EEC (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/159/EEC of 17 April 1972 on the modernization of farms (1), as amended by Directive 78/1017/EEC (2), and in particular Article 18 (3) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 75/268/EEC of 28 April 1975 on mountain and hill farming and farming in certain less-favoured areas (3), and in particular Article 13 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 72/160/EEC of 17 April 1972 concerning measures to encourage the cessation of farming and the reallocation of utilized agricultural area for the purpose of structural improvement (4), and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof,Whereas the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has submitted, pursuant to Article 17 (4) of Directive 72/159/EEC and Article 8 (4) of Directive 72/160/EEC, the texts of the following provisions:    - principles for the encouragement of investment in individual farms and settlement of rural areas, version of 10 April 1979,- principles for the encouragement of investment in individual combined farms and forestry enterprises and in individual forestry enterprises, version of 10 April 1979,- principles for the encouragement of farms in mountain areas and in certain less-favoured areas, of 10 April 1979,- principles regarding premiums to encourage the granting of long leases, of 10 April 1979,- principles regarding adaptation grants to assist elderly agricultural workers, of 10 April 1979.Whereas the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany also submitted, pursuant to Article 17 (4) of Directive 72/159/EEC and Article 8 (4) of Directive 72/160/EEC, the amended texts of the following provisions adopted by the Länder, or confirmed their continued validity, without amendment, for 1979:SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN    - directives of 26 April 1974 and 29 June 1978 to encourage the formation of associations for the rational use of agricultural machinery (machinery syndicates),- directives of 18 February 1974 and 17 April 1978 to encourage farmers to employ auxiliary farm labour,- directives of 9 February 1979 to encourage the construction of buildings for cattle and pig farming,- directives of 1 April 1977 and 19 June 1978 to encourage the draining of individual farms;LOWER SAXONY    - directives of 11 December 1974 on the granting of subsidies to machinery syndicates,- directives of 13 December 1972 to encourage the pooling of labour resources by farms,- directives on special measures relating to agricultural holdings in Lower Saxony (phased investment plan), version of 19 December 1977,- directives of 24 April 1974 on measures to facilitate cessation of farming, version of 2 August 1976,- directives of 12 January 1979 to provide incentives for holidays and recreation in the country-side;  (1)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 349, 13.12.1978, p. 32. (3)OJ No L 128, 19.5.1975, p. 1. (4)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 9.NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA    - directives of 10 August 1978 to encourage the formation of machinery syndicates,- directives of 16 August 1976 to encourage auxiliary farm labour,- directives of 3 January 1977 to encourage the use of grassland (3.1.1);HESSE    - directives of 8 March 1975 on the granting by the Land of subsidies to land development associations,- directives of 21 December 1972 on the promotion of joint land development schemes,- directives of 4 August 1979 to provide incentives enabling young persons to set themselves up in agriculture (2.4);RHINELAND-PALATINATE    - order of 17 July 1978 to promote the formation of machinery syndicates and the pooling of labour resources;BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG    - directives of 1 January 1977 to encourage the joint use of machinery through the formation of machinery syndicates,- directives of 1 January 1975 on the use of land funds for the provision of local female helpers and auxiliary farm labourers,- directives of 19 April 1974 on additional measures to encourage the construction of buildings on development farms, version of 28 March 1978,- directives of 10 May 1978 on agricultural credits in the Land,- directives of 2 November 1977 for encouraging agricultural measures designed to protect agricultural land (subsidies to sheep farms),- directives of 28 March 1978 and 11 August 1978 relating to the programme of regional reservation and development (investments in farms),- directives of 2 August 1974 on aid for the creation and improvement of pasture on land which otherwise could no longer be used;SAARLAND    - order of 5 June 1973 to promote cooperation between farms;BAVARIA    - order of 20 March 1973 laying down special conditions for financial assistance under Article 6 (5) of the law on the promotion of agriculture in Bavaria (machinery syndicates),- order of 27 July 1972 laying down general conditions relating to financial assistance for central services for local female helpers and auxiliary farm labourers,- directives of 12 March 1973 on the encouragement of village improvements, version of 5 May 1976,- directives of 20 December 1977 on agricultural credits in the Land, version for 1979,- directives concerning the Bavarian alpine and high-land programme 1978;Whereas the version for 1978 of the abovementioned laws, regulations and administrative provisions were the subject of Commission Decision 78/869/EEC (1);Whereas the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany also forwarded, pursuant to Article 2 of Commission Decision 74/185/EEC (2) and Article 2 of Decision 78/869/EEC, a report on the application of the principles for the granting of investment aid in individual combined farming and forestry undertakings and in individual forestry undertakings;Whereas, under Article 18 (3) of Directive 72/159/EEC and Article 9 (3) of Directive 72/160/EEC, the Commission must decide whether, having regard to the compatibility of the provisions notified with those Directives and with Directive 75/268/EEC and to the objectives of the said Directives and to the need for a proper connection between the various measures, the conditions for continued financial contribution by the Community in 1979 are satisfied;Whereas, subject to the reservation already set out in Decision 74/185/EEC relating to the principles for the granting of investment aid in individual combined farming and forestry undertakings and in individual forestry undertakings, the provisions notified are consistent with the objectives of Directives 72/159/EEC, 72/160/EEC and 75/268/EEC;  (1)OJ No L 297, 24.10.1978, p. 28. (2)OJ No L 94, 4.4.1974, p. 22.Whereas the report from the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany referred to above showed that in 1978 also less than 1 % of all aided farms received aid under the aforesaid principles, and, consequently, that the measure concerned, which does not comply with the requirements of Article 14 (2) of Directive 72/159/EEC, has only very little practical significance ; whereas the achievement of the objectives of the Directive was therefore hardly at all affected thereby in 1978;Whereas the Community must, however, remain in a position to ascertain that the measure does not acquire special significance which might endanger the achievement of the objectives of the Directives;Whereas the EAGGF Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;Whereas the finding in this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,. The abovementioned provisions for the implementation in the Federal Republic of Germany in 1979 of Directives 72/159/EEC, 72/160/EEC and 75/268/EEC satisfy the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community to common measures as referred to in Article 15 of Directive 72/159/EEC, Article 13 of Directive 75/268/EEC and Article 6 of Directive 72/160/EEC. The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany shall submit to the Commission not later than 31 March 1980 the report for 1979 referred to in Article 2 of Decision 74/185/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 1979.For the CommissionFinn GUNDELACHVice-President
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;farm modernisation;farm development;farm modernization;modernisation of agricultural structures;modernisation of farming;agrarian reform;agricultural reform;reform of agricultural structures;farm development plan;agricultural development plan;physical improvement plan;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid;EAGGF Guidance Section;EAGGF Guidance Section aid,22
37804,"2010/173/: Commission Decision of 22 March 2010 amending Decision 2008/457/EC laying down rules for the implementation of Council Decision 2007/435/EC establishing the European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the General programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows as regards Member States management and control systems, the rules for administrative and financial management and the eligibility of expenditure on projects co-financed by the Fund (notified under document C(2010) 1713). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Decision 2007/435/EC of 25 June 2007 establishing the European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the General programme ‘Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows’ (1), and in particular Article 21 thereof,Whereas:(1) Decision 2007/435/EC has been implemented by Commission Decision 2008/457/EC (2).(2) With regard to the principle of sound financial management, it is appropriate to fix a ceiling for the cumulative total of pre-financing payments to be made to the Member States for annual programmes.(3) In accordance with Article 3 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the United Kingdom is bound by the basic act and, as a consequence, by this Decision.(4) In accordance with Article 3 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Ireland is bound by the basic act and, as a consequence, by this Decision.(5) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not bound by this Decision nor subject to the application thereof.(6) Decision 2008/457/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,. Decision 2008/457/EC is amended as follows:1. the title of Article 24 is replaced by the following:2. in Article 24 the following paragraph 4 is added: This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, Ireland, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 22 March 2010.For the CommissionCecilia MALMSTRÖMMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 168, 28.6.2007, p. 18.(2)  OJ L 167, 27.6.2008, p. 69.
",fund (EU);EC fund;financial management;integration of migrants;assimilation of migrants;third country;migratory movement;migratory flow;cooperation policy;foreign national;alien;national of a third country;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;eligibility criteria;criteria for Community financing;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,22
18580,"1999/292/EC: Commission Decision of 29 April 1999 amending Commission Decision 1999/212/EC on certain measures to prevent the transmission of foot and mouth disease virus from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia to the territory of the European Community Text with EEA relevance(notified under document number C(1999) 1118). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries(1) and in particular Article 22(6) thereof,(1) Whereas foot and mouth disease has been confirmed to be present in the livestock in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia; whereas therefore the Commission has adopted Decision 1999/212/EC(2) on certain measures to prevent the transmission of foot and mouth disease virus from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia to the territory of the European Community;(2) Whereas in accordance with Article 4 of that Decision, the measures must be reviewed in the light of the disease evolution;(3) Whereas the disease situation in the third countries concerned does not allow withdrawing the measures; whereas therefore the period these measures are in force should be extended for three months;(4) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. In Article 4 of Commission Decision 1999/212/EC the date ""30 April 1999"" is replaced by ""31 July 1999"". This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 April 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9.(2) OJ L 74, 19.3.1999, p. 29.
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;Maghreb;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule;foot-and-mouth disease,22
40332,"Regulation (EU) No 1174/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 on enforcement measures to correct excessive macroeconomic imbalances in the euro area. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 136, in combination with Article 121(6) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,Having regard to the opinion of the European Central Bank (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (3),Whereas:(1) The improved economic governance framework should rely on several interlinked and coherent policies for sustainable growth and jobs, in particular a Union strategy for growth and jobs, with particular focus upon developing and strengthening the internal market, fostering international trade and competitiveness, a European Semester for strengthened coordination of economic and budgetary policies, an effective framework for preventing and correcting excessive government deficits (the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP)), a robust framework for preventing and correcting macroeconomic imbalances, minimum requirements for national budgetary frameworks, and enhanced financial market regulation and supervision, including macroprudential supervision by the European Systemic Risk Board.(2) Reliable statistical data is the basis for the surveillance of macroeconomic imbalances. In order to guarantee sound and independent statistics, Member States should ensure the professional independence of national statistical authorities, consistent with the European statistics code of practice as laid down in Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on European statistics (4). In addition, the availability of sound fiscal data is also relevant for the surveillance of macroeconomic imbalances. This requirement should be guaranteed by the rules provided in this regard by Regulation (EU) No 1173/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 on the effective enforcement of budgetary surveillance in the euro area (5), in particular its Article 8.(3) The coordination of the economic policies of the Member States within the Union should be developed in the context of the broad economic policy guidelines and the employment guidelines, as provided for by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), and should entail compliance with the guiding principles of stable prices, sound and sustainable public finances and monetary conditions and a sustainable balance of payments.(4) Experience gained and mistakes made during the first decade of the economic and monetary union show a need for improved economic governance in the Union, which should be built on stronger national ownership of commonly agreed rules and policies and on a more robust framework at the level of the Union for the surveillance of national economic policies.(5) Achieving and maintaining a dynamic internal market should be considered an element of the proper and smooth functioning of the economic and monetary union.(6) In particular, surveillance of the economic policies of the Member States should be broadened beyond budgetary surveillance to include a more detailed and formal framework to prevent excessive macroeconomic imbalances and to help the Member States affected to establish corrective plans before divergences become entrenched and before economic and financial developments take a durable turn in an excessively unfavourable direction. Such broadening of the surveillance of economic policies should take place in parallel with a deepening of fiscal surveillance.(7) To help correct such excessive macroeconomic imbalances, it is necessary to lay down a detailed procedure in legislation.(8) It is appropriate to supplement the multilateral surveillance procedure referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of Article 121 TFEU with specific rules for the detection of macroeconomic imbalances as well as the prevention and correction of excessive macroeconomic imbalances within the Union. It is essential that the procedure be embedded in the annual multilateral surveillance cycle.(9) Strengthening economic governance should include a closer and more timely involvement of the European Parliament and the national parliaments. While recognising that the counterparts of the European Parliament in the framework of the dialogue are the relevant institutions of the Union and their representatives, the competent committee of the European Parliament may offer an opportunity to participate in an exchange of views to a Member State which is the subject of a Council decision imposing an interest-bearing deposit or an annual fine in accordance with this Regulation. The Member State's participation in such an exchange of views is voluntary.(10) The Commission should have a stronger role in the enhanced surveillance procedure as regards assessments that are specific to each Member State, monitoring, on-site missions, recommendations and warnings.(11) Enforcement of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 on the prevention and correction of macroeconomic imbalances (6) should be strengthened by establishing interest-bearing deposits in case of non-compliance with the recommendation to take corrective action. Such deposits should be converted into an annual fine in the case of continued non-compliance with the recommendation to address excessive macroeconomic imbalances within the same imbalances procedure. Those enforcement measures should be applicable to Member States whose currency is the euro.(12) In the case of failure to comply with Council recommendations, the interest-bearing deposit or the fine should be imposed until the Council establishes that the Member State has taken corrective action to comply with its recommendations.(13) Moreover, repeated failure of the Member State to draw up a corrective action plan to address the Council recommendation should also be subject to an annual fine as a rule, until the Council establishes that the Member State has provided a corrective action plan that sufficiently addresses its recommendation.(14) To ensure equal treatment between Member States, the interest-bearing deposit and the fine should be identical for all Member States whose currency is the euro and equal to 0,1 % of the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Member State concerned in the preceding year.(15) The Commission should be able to recommend reducing the amount of a sanction or cancelling it on grounds of exceptional economic circumstances.(16) The procedure for applying sanctions to those Member States which fail to take effective measures to correct excessive macroeconomic imbalances should be construed in such a way that the application of the sanctions to those Member States would be the rule and not the exception.(17) Fines referred to in this Regulation should constitute other revenue, as referred to in Article 311 TFEU, and should be assigned to stability mechanisms to provide financial assistance, created by Member States whose currency is the euro in order to safeguard the stability of the euro area as a whole.(18) The power to adopt individual decisions for the application of the sanctions provided for in this Regulation should be conferred on the Council. As part of the coordination of the economic policies of the Member States conducted within the Council as provided for in Article 121(1) TFEU, those individual decisions are an integral follow-up to the measures adopted by the Council in accordance with Article 121 TFEU and Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011.(19) Since this Regulation contains general rules for the effective enforcement of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011, it should be adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure referred to in Article 121(6) TFEU.(20) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely the effective enforcement of the correction of excessive macroeconomic imbalances in the euro area, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States because of the deep trade and financial interlinks between Member States and the spill-over effects of national economic policies on the Union and the euro area as a whole, and can therefore be better achieved at the level of the Union, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve that objective,. Subject matter and scope1.   This Regulation lays down a system of sanctions for the effective correction of excessive macroeconomic imbalances in the euro area.2.   This Regulation shall apply to Member States whose currency is the euro. DefinitionsFor the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011 shall apply.In addition, the following definition shall apply:‘exceptional economic circumstances’ means circumstances where an excess of a government deficit over the reference value is considered exceptional within the meaning of the second indent of point (a) of Article 126(2) TFEU and as specified in Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 of 7 July 1997 on speeding up and clarifying the implementation of the excessive deficit procedure (7). Sanctions1.   An interest-bearing deposit shall be imposed by a Council decision, acting on a recommendation from the Commission, if a Council decision establishing non-compliance is adopted in accordance with Article 10(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011, where the Council concludes that the Member State concerned has not taken the corrective action recommended by the Council.2.   An annual fine shall be imposed by a Council decision, acting on a recommendation by the Commission, where:(a) two successive Council recommendations in the same imbalance procedure are adopted in accordance with Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011 and the Council considers that the Member State has submitted an insufficient corrective action plan; or(b) two successive Council decisions in the same imbalance procedure are adopted establishing non-compliance in accordance with Article 10(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011. In this case, the annual fine shall be imposed by means of converting the interest-bearing deposit into an annual fine.3.   The decisions referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be deemed adopted by the Council unless it decides, by qualified majority, to reject the recommendation within 10 days of its adoption by the Commission. The Council may decide, by qualified majority, to amend the recommendation.4.   The Commission's recommendation for a Council decision shall be issued within 20 days of the conditions referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 being met.5.   The interest-bearing deposit or the annual fine recommended by the Commission shall be 0,1 % of the GDP in the preceding year of the Member State concerned.6.   By derogation from paragraph 5, the Commission may, on grounds of exceptional economic circumstances or following a reasoned request by the Member State concerned addressed to the Commission within 10 days of the conditions referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 being met, propose to reduce or cancel the interest-bearing deposit or the annual fine.7.   If a Member State has constituted an interest-bearing deposit or has paid an annual fine for a given calendar year and the Council thereafter concludes, in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011 that the Member State has taken the recommended corrective action in the course of that year, the deposit paid for that year together with the accrued interest or the fine paid for that year shall be returned to the Member State pro rata temporis. Allocation of the finesFines referred to in Article 3 of this Regulation shall constitute other revenue, as referred to in Article 311 TFEU, and shall be assigned to the European Financial Stability Facility. When the Member States whose currency is the euro create another stability mechanism to provide financial assistance in order to safeguard the stability of the euro area as a whole, those fines shall be assigned to that mechanism. Voting in the Council1.   For the measures referred to in Article 3, only members of the Council representing Member States whose currency is the euro shall vote, and the Council shall act without taking into account the vote of the member of the Council representing the Member State concerned.2.   A qualified majority of the members of the Council referred to in paragraph 1 shall be defined in accordance with point (b) of Article 238(3) TFEU. Economic dialogueIn order to enhance the dialogue between the Union institutions, in particular the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, and to ensure greater transparency and accountability, the competent committee of the European Parliament may invite the President of the Council, the Commission and, where appropriate, the President of the European Council or the President of the Eurogroup to appear before the committee to discuss decisions taken pursuant to Article 3.The competent committee of the European Parliament may offer the opportunity to the Member State concerned by such decisions to participate in an exchange of views. Review1.   By 14 December 2014 and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall publish a report on the application of this Regulation.That report shall evaluate, inter alia:(a) the effectiveness of this Regulation;(b) the progress in ensuring closer coordination of economic policies and sustained convergence of economic performances of the Member States in accordance with the TFEU.2.   Where appropriate, that report shall be accompanied by a proposal for amendments to this Regulation.3.   The Commission shall send the report and any accompanying proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in the Member States in accordance with the Treaties.. Done at Strasbourg, 16 November 2011.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentW. SZCZUKA(1)  OJ C 150, 20.5.2011, p. 1.(2)  OJ C 218, 23.7.2011, p. 53.(3)  Position of the European Parliament of 28 September 2011 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of 8 November 2011.(4)  OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 164.(5)  See page 1 of this Official Journal.(6)  See page 25 of this Official Journal.(7)  OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 6.
",fine;pecuniary sanction;macroeconomics;budget deficit;sanction (EU);Community sanction;EU fine;EU fining policy;EU pecuniary sanction;EU penalty payment;economic disparity;economic imbalance;infringement of EU law;breach of Community law;breach of EU law;breach of European Union law;infringement of Community law;infringement of European Union law;infringement of the EC Treaty;euro area;Euroland;eurozone,22
15954,"Commission Decision of 27 November 1996 approving the programme for the surveillance of classical swine fever for 1997 presented by Austria and fixing the level of the Community's financial contribution (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Council Decision 94/370/EC (2) and, in particular, Article 24 thereof,Whereas Council Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of classical swine fever;Whereas by letter dated 17 May 1996, Austria has submitted a programme for the control and surveillance of this disease.Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the surveillance of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC of 27 November 1990 laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases (3) as last amended by Directive 92/65/EEC (4);Whereas this programme appears on the priority list of programmes for the eradication and surveillance of animal disease which during 1997 can benefit from financial participation from the Community and which was established by Decision 96/598/EC (5);Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 50 % of the costs incurred by Austria up to a maximum of ECU 13 000;Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the surveillance of classical swine fever and presented by Austria is hereby approved for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1997. Austria shall bring into force by 1 January 1997 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. 1. Financial participation by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological testing of a wild boar population incurred in Austria up to a maximum of ECU 13 000.2. The financial contribution of the Community shall be granted subject to:- forwarding a report to the Commission every three months on the progress of the programme and the costs incurred,- forwarding a final report on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred by 1 June 1998 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Austria.. Done at Brussels, 27 November 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERFor the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54.(5) OJ No L 264, 17. 10. 1996, p. 24.
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;Austria;Republic of Austria;national implementing measure;implementation of EC Directives;transposition of European directives,22
17795,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 201/98 of 26 January 1998 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1) on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff, as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2509/97 (2), and in particular Article 9,Whereas in order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to the said Regulation, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has set down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and those rules also apply to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods;Whereas, pursuant to the said general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table annexed to the present Regulation must be classified under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3;Whereas it is acceptance that binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature and which do not conform to the rights established by this Regulation, can continue to be invoked, under the provisions in Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (3), for a period of three months by the holder;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Tariff and Statistical Nomenclature Section of the Customs Code Committee,. The goods described in column 1 of the annexed table are now classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2 of the said table. Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States which do not conform to the rights established by this Regulation can continue to be invoked under the provisions of Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 for a period of three months. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 January 1998.For the CommissionMario MONTIMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ L 345, 16. 12. 1997, p. 44.(3) OJ L 302, 19. 10. 1992, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE>
",tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;medical device;biomedical device;biomedical equipment;implant;medical and surgical instruments;medical apparatus;medical appliance;medical equipment;medical instrument;medical scanner;prosthesis;surgical device;surgical instrument;surgical material;therapeutic equipment;Combined Nomenclature;CN,22
17956,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1007/98 of 14 May 1998 fixing the compensatory aid for bananas produced and marketed in the Community in 1997, the deadline for payment of the balance of that aid and the unit amount of advances for 1998 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Articles 12(6) and 14 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 796/95 (4), lays down detailed rules for applying Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the aid scheme to compensate for loss of income from marketing in the banana sector;Whereas, pursuant to Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93, the compensatory aid is calculated on the basis of the difference between the flat-rate reference income and the average production income from bananas produced and marketed in the Community in a given year; whereas supplementary aid is granted in one or more producer regions where average income from production is significantly lower than the average Community income;Whereas prices for bananas produced and marketed in the Community in 1997 were such that the average price for delivery to the first port of unloading in the rest of the Community, less the average costs of transport and delivery fob, is less than the flat-rate reference income fixed in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93; whereas the compensatory aid for 1997 should be fixed accordingly;Whereas the annual average production income from marketing bananas produced in Portugal proved significantly lower than the Community average in 1997; whereas supplementary aid should accordingly be granted in the producer regions of Portugal;Whereas, furthermore, the unit amounts of advances and the corresponding security depend on the rate of aid fixed for the preceding year pursuant to Article 4(2) and (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93;Whereas, since all the data required were not available, the compensatory aid for 1997 could not be determined earlier; whereas provision should be made for payment of the balance of the aid within two months of the date of publication of this Regulation; whereas, given the above, the Regulation should enter into force on the day following its publication;Whereas the Management Committee for Bananas has not delivered an opinion within the time limit laid down by its chairman,. 1. The compensatory aid provided for in Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 for bananas covered by CN code ex 0803, excluding plantains, produced and marketed fresh in the Community in 1997 shall be ECU 24,81 per 100 kg.2. The aid fixed in paragraph 1 shall be increased by ECU 2,82 per 100 kg for bananas produced in the producer regions of Portugal.3. Advances for bananas marketed from January to October 1998 shall be ECU 17,37 per 100 kg. The corresponding security shall be ECU 8,68 per 100 kg. Notwithstanding Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93, the competent authorities of the Member States shall pay the balance of the compensatory aid in respect of 1997 within two months of the entry into force of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 May 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ L 170, 13. 7. 1993, p. 5.(4) OJ L 80, 8. 4. 1995, p. 17.
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39108,"2011/187/EU: Commission Decision of 24 March 2011 amending Decision 2010/221/EU as regards the approval of national measures for preventing the introduction of ostreid herpesvirus 1 μνar (OsHV-1 μνar) into certain areas of Ireland and the United Kingdom (notified under document C(2011) 1825)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 2006/88/EC of 24 October 2006 on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals (1), and in particular Article 43(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2010/221/EU of 15 April 2010 approving national measures for limiting the impact of certain diseases in aquaculture animals and wild aquatic animals in accordance with Article 43 of Council Directive 2006/88/EC (2) allows certain Member States to apply placing on the market and import restrictions on consignments of those animals in order to prevent the introduction of certain diseases into their territory, provided that they have either demonstrated that their territory, or certain demarcated areas of their territory, are free of such diseases or that they have established an eradication programme to obtain such freedom.(2) Since 2008, increased mortality in Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) has occurred in several areas in Ireland, France and the United Kingdom. The epidemiological investigations undertaken in 2009 suggested that a newly described strain of ostreid herpesvirus-1 (OsHV-1), namely OsHV-1 μνar, played a major role in the increased mortality.(3) Commission Regulation (EU) No 175/2010 of 2 March 2010 implementing Council Directive 2006/88/EC as regards measures to control increased mortality in oysters of the species Crassostrea gigas in connection with the detection of Ostreid herpesvirus 1 μνar (OsHV-1 μνar) (3) was adopted with the aim of preventing the further spread of OsHV-1 μνar. It introduced measures to control the spread of that disease and it applies until 30 April 2011.(4) On 27 October 2010, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) adopted a scientific opinion on the increased mortality events in Pacific oysters, Crassostrea gigas (4) (the EFSA opinion). In that opinion, the EFSA concludes that OsHV-1, both the reference strain and the new μ variant (μνar) of that oyster herpesvirus, have been associated with high levels of mortality in Pacific oysters spat and juveniles and that available evidence suggests that an infection with OsHV-1 is a necessary cause but may not be sufficient by itself as other factors appear to be important. The EFSA opinion further concludes that OsHV-1 μνar seems to be the dominant viral strain in the 2008-2010 increased mortality outbreaks although it is not clear if this is a result of increased virulence or other epidemiological factors.(5) In 2010, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom established programmes for the early detection of OsHV-1 μνar and applied the relevant movement restrictions provided for in Regulation (EU) No 175/2010. The outcome of the surveillance undertaken by those Member States in the framework of those programmes suggests that parts of the Union are free of OsHV-1 μνar.(6) Ireland and the United Kingdom have submitted to the Commission surveillance programmes for approval in accordance with Directive 2006/88/EC (the surveillance programmes). The surveillance programmes aim to demonstrate that the areas where OsHV-1 μνar has not been detected are free of that virus and to prevent its introduction into those areas.(7) Under the surveillance programmes, Ireland and the United Kingdom would apply basic biosecurity measures against OsHV-1 μνar which are equivalent to those laid down in Directive 2006/88/EC and targeted surveillance. In addition, they would apply restrictions on the movement of Pacific oysters into all areas covered by the surveillance programmes.(8) The movement restrictions set out in the surveillance programmes would be limited to Pacific oysters intended for farming and relaying areas, and for dispatch centres, purification centres or similar businesses that are not equipped with effluent treatment systems which reduce the risk of transmitting diseases to the natural waters to an acceptable level.(9) The conclusions of the EFSA opinion and the epidemiological data from 2010 suggest that the spread of OsHV-1 μνar into virus free areas is likely to cause increased mortality and subsequent high losses to the Pacific oyster industry.(10) Consequently, it is appropriate to apply restrictions on the movement of Pacific oysters into areas covered by the surveillance programmes in order to prevent the introduction of OsHV-1 μνar into those areas. For reasons of clarity and simplification of Union legislation, the respective placing on the market requirements are to be included in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1251/2008 of 12 December 2008 implementing Council Directive 2006/88/EC as regards conditions and certification requirements for the placing on the market and the import into the Community of aquaculture animals and products thereof and laying down a list of vector species (5).(11) The surveillance programmes should therefore be approved.(12) As OsHV-1 μνar is an emerging disease, concerning which there are still many uncertainties, the movement restrictions set out in the surveillance programmes approved by this Decision should be reassessed and their appropriateness and necessity should be re-evaluated in due course. Therefore, the placing on the market requirements provided for in this Decision should apply only for a limited period of time. Additionally, Ireland and the United Kingdom should send annual reports to the Commission on the functioning of the movement restrictions and the surveillance undertaken.(13) Any suspicion of the presence of OsHV-1 μνar in areas covered by the surveillance programmes should be investigated and during the investigation certain movement restrictions as provided for in Directive 2006/88/EC should be applied to protect other Member States with approved national measures as regards OsHV-1 μνar. In addition, to facilitate the re-assessment of the approved national measures, any subsequent disease confirmation should be notified to the Commission and to the other Member States.(14) Decision 2010/221/EU should therefore be amended accordingly.(15) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 2010/221/EU is amended as follows:1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:2. the following Article 3a is inserted:(a) consignments of Pacific oysters intended for farming and relaying areas must comply with the placing on the market requirements laid down in Article 8a of Regulation (EC) No 1251/2008;(b) consignments of Pacific oysters must comply with the placing on the market requirements laid down in Article 8b of Regulation (EC) No 1251/2008 where such consignments are intended for dispatch centres, purification centres or similar businesses before human consumption which are not equipped with an effluent treatment system validated by the competent authority that:(i) inactivates enveloped viruses; or(ii) reduces the risk of transmitting diseases to the natural waters to an acceptable level.’;3. Article 4 is replaced by the following:(a) significant risks for the animal health situation of aquaculture animals or wild aquatic animals posed by the diseases, for which the national measures apply, and the necessity and appropriateness of those measures;(b) national measures taken to maintain the disease-free status, including any testing that has been carried out; information concerning such testing must be provided using the model form set out in Annex VI to Commission Decision 2009/177/EC (6);(c) the evolution of the eradication or surveillance programme, including any testing that has been carried out; information concerning such testing must be provided using the model form set out in Annex VI to Decision 2009/177/EC.4. the following Article 5a is inserted:5. a new Annex III is added, the text of which is set out in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 1 May 2011. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 March 2011.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 328, 24.11.2006, p. 14.(2)  OJ L 98, 20.4.2010, p. 7.(3)  OJ L 52, 3.3.2010, p. 1.(4)  EFSA Journal 2010;8(11):1894.(5)  OJ L 337, 16.12.2008, p. 41.(6)  OJ L 63, 7.3.2009, p. 15.’;ANNEX‘ANNEX IIIMember States and areas with surveillance programmes regarding ostreid herpesvirus 1 μνar (OsHV-1 μνar), and approved to take national measures to control that disease in accordance with Article 43(2) of Directive 2006/88/ECDisease Member State Code Geographical demarcation of the areas with approved national measures (Member States, zones and compartments)Ostreid herpesvirus 1 μνar (OsHV-1 μνar) Ireland IE Compartment 1: Sheephaven and Gweedore bays.United Kingdom UK Whole territory of Great Britain except Whitestable Bay, Kent.
",health legislation;health regulations;health standard;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;mollusc;cephalopod;shellfish;squid;aquaculture;report;health risk;danger of sickness,22
1321,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 2287/79 of 15 October 1979 on the transfer to the Italian intervention agency of common wheat held by the German intervention agency and on the conditions for bringing such wheat back on to the market. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1547/79 (2), and in particular Article 7 (4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2788/72 (4), and in particular Article 3 (2) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2738/75 of 29 October 1975 laying down general rules for intervention on the market in cereals (5), and in particular Article 4 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Italian market in common wheat runs the risk of experiencing supply difficulties ; whereas high market prices for this product have been recorded in that country;Whereas, in order to deal with this situation, a part of the common wheat of bread-making quality which is still available in intervention in the rest of the Community should be made available to the Italian intervention agency;Whereas detailed rules should later be laid down for taking over the product and for transferring responsibility for it;Whereas provisions covering the accounting side of this operation should be aligned on the arrangements laid down in Council Regulation (EEC) No 787/69 of 22 April 1969 on the financing of intervention expenditure in respect of the domestic market in cereals and in rice (6), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 354/78 (7);Whereas such measures imply that the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund should bear the cost of transport,. 1. From 1 November 1979, the German intervention agency shall hold 200 000 tonnes of common wheat of bread-making quality at the disposal of the Italian intervention agency, which shall ensure transportation to Italy before the end of the 1979/80 marketing year.This product must meet the requirements of Regulation (EEC) No 1549/79 (8).2. Commission Regulation (EEC) No 376/70 of 27 February 1970 laying down the procedure and conditions for the disposal of cereals held by intervention agencies (9), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1687/76 (10), shall apply to the resale of the product referred to in paragraph 1 ; the reference price shall, however, be substituted for the intervention price.3. The delivery and transport operations shall be assigned by tender. The mobilization must be carried out under the most favourable conditions of transfer.4. The detailed rules for the application of this Regulation, and in particular the rules concerning the delivery and transport of the product in question, shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 26 of Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75. 1. At the end of each month, the German intervention agency shall enter the quantities transferred during that month as a zero debit in the account referred to in Article 3 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 787/69.2. At the end of each month, the Italian intervention agency shall enter the quantities delivered to it as a zero credit in the account referred to in paragraph 1.  (1)OJ No L 281, 1.11.1975, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 188, 26.7.1979, p. 1. (3)OJ No L 94, 28.4.1970, p. 13. (4)OJ No L 295, 30.12.1972, p. 1. (5)OJ No L 281, 1.11.1975, p. 49. (6)OJ No L 105, 2.5.1969, p. 4. (7)OJ No L 50, 22.2.1978, p. 4. (8)OJ No L 188, 26.7.1979, p. 4. (9)OJ No L 47, 28.2.1970, p. 49. (10)OJ No L 190, 14.7.1976, p. 1.3. The costs of transporting the quantities transferred shall be entered in the account referred to in paragraph 1.4. Where necessary, detailed rules for the application of this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 15 October 1979.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. GIBBONS
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;Italy;Italian Republic;delivery;consignment;delivery costs;means of delivery;shipment;intervention agency;common wheat;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities,22
5766,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1404/2013 of 20 December 2013 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Aspergillus niger (CBS 109.713) and endo-1,4-beta-glucanase produced by Aspergillus niger (DSM 18404) as a feed additive for pigs for fattening (holder of authorisation BASF SE)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.(2) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for a new use of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Aspergillus niger (CBS 109.713) and endo-1,4-beta-glucanase produced by Aspergillus niger (DSM 18404). That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3) That application concerns the authorisation of a new use of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Aspergillus niger (CBS 109.713) and endo-1,4-beta-glucanase produced by Aspergillus niger (DSM 18404) as a feed additive for pigs for fattening, to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’.(4) The use of that preparation was authorised for 10 years for weaned piglets, chickens for fattening, laying hens, turkeys for fattening and ducks for fattening by Commission Regulation (EC) No 271/2009 (2) and for chickens reared for laying, turkeys for breeding purposes, turkeys reared for breeding, other minor avian species (other than ducks for fattening) and ornamental birds by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1068/2011 (3).(5) The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) in its opinion of 18 June 2013 (4) confirmed its previous conclusions that, under the proposed conditions of use, the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Aspergillus niger (CBS 109.713) and endo-1,4-beta-glucanase produced by Aspergillus niger (DSM 18404) does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment. The Authority concluded that it has the potential to be efficacious in pigs for fattening. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(6) The assessment of the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Aspergillus niger (CBS 109.713) and endo-1,4-beta-glucanase produced by Aspergillus niger (DSM 18404) shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘digestibility enhancers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 271/2009 of 2 April 2009 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase and endo-1,4-beta-glucanase as a feed additive for weaned piglets, chickens for fattening, laying hens, turkeys for fattening and ducks for fattening (holder of the authorisation BASF SE) (OJ L 91, 3.4.2009, p. 5).(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1068/2011 of 21 October 2011 concerning the authorisation of an enzyme preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Aspergillus niger (CBS 109.713) and endo-1,4-beta-glucanase produced by Aspergillus niger (DSM 18404) as a feed additive for chickens reared for laying, turkeys for breeding purposes, turkeys reared for breeding, other minor avian species (other than ducks for fattening) and ornamental birds (holder of authorisation BASF SE) (OJ L 277, 22.10.2011, p. 11).(4)  EFSA Journal 2013; 11(7):3285.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisationUnits of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancers1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage conditions and stability to pelleting.2. Recommended doses per kilogram of complete feedingstuffs: 560-840 TXU/250 - 375 TGU.3. For safety: breathing protection, glasses and gloves shall be used during handling.(1)  TXU is the amount of enzyme which liberates 5 micromole of reducing sugars (xylose equivalents) from wheat arabinoxylan per minute at pH 3,5 and 55 °C.(2)  TGU is the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 micromole of reducing sugars (glucose equivalents) from barley beta-glucan per minute at pH 3,5 and 40 °C.(3)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory:http://irmm.jrc.ec.europa.eu/EURLs/EURL_feed_additives/Pages/index.aspx
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712,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 894/87 of 27 March 1987 laying down transitional provisions and detailed rules for the application, as regards measures for the modernization of the fishing fleet, of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86 of 18 December 1986 on Community measures to improve and adapt structures in the fisheries and aquaculture sector (1), and in particular Articles 10 (2), 34 (4) and 52 thereof,Whereas the categories of vessel modernization investment eligible for aid must be defined; whereas the Member States must apply certain uniform criteria when assessing project and investment eligibility;Whereas the modernization of a fishing vessel can be achieved either by adapting structure or by improving its equipment;Whereas the Community assistance should be an incentive; whereas therefore, Community financial aid may not be granted towards investments on which work has already started;Whereas certain types of expenditure do not contribute to a structural improvement of the fleet;Whereas the conditions must be laid down with regard to certain technical amendments to projects after the grant of Community financial aid;Whereas applications for Community financial aid for modernization operations must include the information the Commission requires for taking a decision on the application; whereas this information must be presented in standard form;Whereas transitional provisions must be laid down for 1987 applying to modernization projects covered by the provisions of Article 37 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Fishing Industry,. TITLE 1Eligible investments The categories of investment listed in Annex I shall be eligible for Community financial aid when falling within the scope of measures to modernize the fishing fleet as defined in Title III of Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86.However, in the decisions specified in Article 35 of the said Regulation, the Commission may grant financial aid for modernization investments other than those referred to in Annex I that meet the requirements of Article 9 (3) of that Regulation. 1. No Community aid shall be given for modernization projects falling into any of the categories listed in Annex II.2. The investments referred to in Annex III shall be ineligible for any Community financial assistance in the framework of a modernization measure. 1. Eligible investments shall be expressed net of recoverable value added tax (VAT).2. No Community aid shall be given for projects where the eligible investment exceeds 50 % of the value of a new vessel of the same type.3. Member States shall confirm to the Commission that vessels for which application for aid is made possess the necessary equipment for crew safety. They shall notify the relevant national rules to the Commission or state the international conventions or recommendations to which they have referred.4. In assessing the occupational competence of recipients of aid, the national rules in force in the Member States shall apply. Member States shall notify these rules to the Commission. 1. No increase in the anticipated eligible investment amount notified after the final date for submission of aid applications to the Commission shall be taken into account for the calculation of the Community aid.2. Charges planned in modernization projects for which Community aid has been granted must be referred to and approved by the competent authorities of the Member State before their implementation.3. The Community aid granted for a modernization project shall be withdrawn if a change falling into any of the categories listed in Annex IV is made. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the laws, regulations and administrative provisions adopted for the modernization of the fishing fleet, and in particular the criteria for the selection of projects and investments.TITLE IIApplications for aid 1. Applications for aid for fleet modernization measures submitted by the Member States to the Commission must be laid out as specified in Annex V and must contain all the information there specified.2. The applications referred to in paragraph 1 must be submitted to the Commission in duplicate. For the purposes of this Regulation, the date of registration of a modernization project shall be the date of its registration with the authority designated for that purpose by the Member State. Member States shall notify the Commission of the authority thus designated.TITLE IIIGeneral provisions and the transitional measures for 1987 1. Member States may include, in aid applications submitted to the Commission not later than 15 May 1987, modernization projects covered by Article 37 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86.2. Article 7 notwithstanding, the date of registration of these projects shall be that of registration with the Commission under Council Regulation (EEC) No 2908/83 (1). This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 March 1987.For the CommissionAntรณnio CARDOSO E CUNHAMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 376, 31. 12. 1986, p. 7.(1) OJ No L 290, 22. 10. 1983, p. 1.ANNEX IINVESTMENTS ELIGIBLE FOR AIDA. Hull (1)1. Variation in dimensions.2. Partial (1)3. Consolidation.B. Superstructures (1)1. Improvement to bridge.2. Improvement to deck.3. Replacement or installation of hoisting gear.4. Replacement or installation of winches.C. Internal improvement1. Improvement of crew's living quarters.2. Improvement or insulation of the hold.D. Replacement or installation of catch handling equipment1. Catch preparation machinery.2. Icemaking equipment.3. Coldstore plant.E. Propulsion system1. Replacement of the main engine.2. Replacement of the auxiliary engine.3. Improvement of the hydraulic system.4. Improvement of the transmission system.5. Modernization of the shaft and/or of the propeller.6. Replacement or installation of the fuel regulator.F. Replacement or installation of radio-electrical equipment1. Radar.2. Loran.3. Sounder.4. Radio.5. Direction finder.6. VHF.G. Fees for an independent naval architect who has studied/designed all the work envisaged on behalf of the beneficiaryANNEX IIPROJECTS TO BE EXCLUDED FROM MEASURES FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF THE FISHING FLEET1. Modernization projects relating to vessels used to catch products not listed in Annex II of the EEC Treaty.2. Projects not fulfilling the conditions set out in Article 9 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86.3. Projects begun before the date on which they were registered.ANNEX IIIINVESTMENTS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR COMMUNITY FINANCIAL AID1. Everyday maintenance work (painting, periodical overhaul of the engine, repairs, consolidation of the hull, etc.) carried out separately from any modernization.2. Fishing, navigation and other equipment not strictly essential for he type of fishing carried out.3. Second-hand equipment apart from engines reconditioned by the manufacturer and/or its authorized agent sold with a certificate of guarantee.4. Non-depreciable equipment.ANNEX IVMODIFICATIONS TO PROJECTS ENTAILING WITHDRAWAL OF AID GRANTED1. Increase in the vessel's engine power (a 10 % tolerance is allowed on the figure initially scheduled). However, an increase of more than 10 % will not result in withdrawal of the aid if the competent national authority certifies that this increase is required for vessel safety reasons or if it certifies that the engine is restricted to the power initially provided for. In all cases, the provisions of the Common Fisheries Policy shall be complied with.2. Modifications entailing the exclusion of the project from the scope of modernization measures, under Article 2 (1) of this Regulation, or involving investments ineligible under Article 2 (2) thereof.3. Modifications which make the project incompatible with a multiannual guidance programme as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86 that has been approved by the Commission.(1) Including stability study.ANNEX V1.2.3 //  //  //  // Member State:   //   // Date of resgistration with Commission:   //   //    //  1.2 //   // Measure No /Space reserved for Commission useMODERNIZATION OF FISHING FLEETADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS(two copies to be completed by the Member State)This Departmenthas grouped together, for the purposes of an operation for the modernization or conversion of fishing vessels in active service, investment projects, details of which are annexed and the distribution of which is as follows:A. Sensitive areas:1.2 //  //  // number of projects:   //   //   //   1.2 //  //    // total investment:   //   //   //    //   //    // aid expected:   //   //   //B. Normal areas:1.2 //  //  // number of projects:   //   //   //   1.2 //  //    // total investment:   //   //   //    //   //    // aid expected:   //   //   //and confirms that:1. the projects form part of a multiannual guidance programme;2. the degree of priority of each project for the purpose of the programme is shown on its information sheet;3. each project fulfills the conditions set out in Article 9 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86:3.1. National crew safety rules or international conventions or recommendations applied: 3.2. National rules for assessment of the occupational competence of beneficiaries in carrying out fishing:4. The national contribution to the project will be a subsidy or the equivalent thereof, of between 10 and 30 % of the investment costs for which the Community aid is granted.5. Financial agency through which payment of Community aid will be made:5.1. Name or business name:5.2. Address:5.3. Place and postcode:5.4. Number or title or account:6. Public authority or agency responsible for transmission of supporting documents:1.2 // Contact department:   // Telephone:   // Responsible official:   // Telex:  1.2 // Date:   // Signature:   //  // Office Stamp1.2.3 //  //  //  // FORM/A No /. .   // -   // Project No  //    //   //  1.2.3 //   // Date of receipt of project:   // / /. .(Space reserved for national authority)FISHING VESSEL MODERNIZATION PROJECTINDIVIDUAL RECORD(to be completed in triplicate by the beneficiary)1. Administrative details:Vessel identification:Name:Registration number:Port of registration:Home port:Date of construction: hullengineCall sign:2. Timetable for work:2.1. Scheduled commencement date (1)2.2. Scheduled completion date (2)3. Technical information:1.2.3 //  //  //  //  // Pre-project  // On completion  //  //  //  // 3.1. Length between perpendiculars (m)   //  //   // 3.2. Gross registered tonnage (GRT)   //   //  // 3.3. Engine power (hp or kW)   //   //   // 3.4. Type of vessel (use code) (3)   //   //   // 3.5. Fishing zones (4)  //   //   // 3.6. Main species (5) (*):   // t   // t   //4. Anticipated cost of work (national currency, net of recoverable VAT):1.2.3 //  //  //  //  // Total cost   // Eligible cost (1)  //  //  //  // 4.1. Hull:   //   //   // 4.2. Superstructure:  //   //   // 4.3. Internal improvements:   //   //   // 4.4. Catch-handling equipment:   //   //   // 4.5. Propulsion system:   //   //   // 4.6. Electronic equipment:   //   //  // 4.7. Other (2)   //   //   //   //    //   // Total://  //  //  //  // Signature of applicant:(Space reserved for national authority)5. Financial information:1.2.3.4 //  //  //  //  // 5.1. Total investment:   //   //  //   //   //    //   //   //   //    //   //   // 5.2. Eligible investment:   //   //   //   //   //    //   //   //  //    //   //    // 5.3. National contribution (subsidy equivalent):   //   // i.e.   // %  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // 5.4. Financial contribution expected from EEC:   //   // i.e.   // %  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // 6. Priority granted to project (3):   //   //   //   //   //    //   //The information given above is correct and the costs shown at 4 are those of the estimates lodged with the national authority.The national authority:(Stamp and signature)  // t   // t   //   // t   // t   //    //   //(1) The work may not be commenced until after the project has been registered with the competent national authority, but must be commenced within one year of the date of notification of the financing decision. (2) The work must be completed within two years of commencement. (3) See explanatory note. (4) For European waters show ICES divisions or NAFO sub-areas. For other waters show the sub-areas. (5) Quantities taken or to be taken per year. (*) Indicate the category of species concerned.(1) To be completed by national authorities. It should be noted that Article 9 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86 provides that eligible investments must amount to not less than 25 000 ECU per project, this limit being lowered to 12 000 ECU in the case of projects relating to vessels measuring between 9 and 12 metres in length between perpendiculars.(2) Specify.(3) Order of decreasing priority, from 1 to 5.EXPLANATORY NOTEVESSELS CODES1.2 // Vessels   // Code  // 1.2.3 // 1.   // Trawlers  // TO   // 1.2.   // Side trawlers   // TS   // 1.2.1.  // Wet-fish   // TSW   // 1.2.2.   // Freezers   // TSF  // 1.3.   // Stern trawlers   // TT   // 1.3.1.   // Wet-fish  // TTW   // 1.3.2.   // Freezers   // TTF   // 1.3.3.  // Factory trawlers   // TTP   // 1.4.   // Outrigger trawlers   // TU   // 1.5.   // Trawlers (not elsewhere included)  // TOX   // 2.   // Seiners   // SO   // 2.1.   // Purse seiners   // SP   // 2.1.1.   // North American type   // SPA  // 2.1.2.   // European type   // SPE   // 2.2.   // Tuna purse seiners   // SPT   // 2.3.   // Seine netters   // SN  // 2.4.   // Seiners (not elsewhere included)   // SOX   // 3.   // Dredgers   // DO   // 3.1.   // Non-continuous dredging  // DB   // 3.2.   // Continuous dredging   // DM   // 3.3.  // Dredgers (not elsewhere included)   // DOX   // 4.  // Lift-setters   // NO   // 4.1.   // Using one boat-operated net   // NB   // 4.2.   // Lift-netters (not elsewhere included)   // NOX   // 5.   // Trap-netters   // WO   // 5.1.  // Pot vessels   // WOL   // 5.2.   // Trap setters (not elsewhere included)   // WOX   // 6.   // Liners   // LO  // 6.1.   // Handliners   // LH   // 6.2.   // Longliners  // LL   // 6.3.   // Tuna longliners   // LLT   // 6.4.  // Pole and line vessels   // LP   // 6.4.1.   // Japanese type   // LPJ   // 6.4.2.   // American type   // LPA   // 6.5.   // Trollers   // LT   // 6.6.   // Liners (not elsewhere included)   // LOX   // 7.   // Vessels using pumps for fishing   // PO   // 8.   // Multipurpose vessels   // MO   // 8.1.  // Seiner-handliners   // MSN   // 85.2.   // Trawler-purse seiners   // MTS   // 8.3.   // Trawler-drifters   // MTG  // 8.4.   // Multipurpose vessels (not elsewhere included)  // MOX   // 9.   // Fishing vessels (not elsewhere included)  // FX2.1.1 .NORTH AMERICAN TYPESPA2.1.2 .EUROPEAN TYPESPE2.2 .TUNA PURSE SEINERSSPT2.3 .SEINE NETTERSSN2.4 .SEINERS ( NOT ELSEWHERE INCLUDED )SOX3 .DREDGERSDO3.1 .NON-CONTINUOUS DREDGINGDB3.2 .CONTINUOUS DREDGINGDM3.3 .DREDGERS ( NOT ELSEWHERE INCLUDED )DOX4 .LIFT-SETTERSNO4.1 .USING ONE BOAT-OPERATED NETNB4.2 .LIFT-NETTERS ( NOT ELSEWHERE INCLUDED )NOX5 .TRAP-NETTERSWO5.1 .POT VESSELSWOL5.2 .TRAP SETTERS ( NOT ELSEWHERE INCLUDED )WOX6 .LINERSLO6.1 .HANDLINERSLH6.2 .LONGLINERSLL6.3 .TUNA LONGLINERSLLT6.4 .POLE AND LINE VESSELSLP6.4.1 .JAPANESE TYPELPJ6.4.2 .AMERICAN TYPELPA6.5 .TROLLERSLT6.6 .LINERS ( NOT ELSEWHERE INCLUDED )LOX7 .VESSELS USING PUMPS FOR FISHINGPO8 .MULTIPURPOSE VESSELSMO8.1 .SEINER-HANDLINERSMSN85.2 .TRAWLER-PURSE SEINERSMTS8.3 .TRAWLER-DRIFTERSMTG8.4 .MULTIPURPOSE VESSELS ( NOT ELSEWHERE INCLUDED )MOX9 .FISHING VESSELS ( NOT ELSEWHERE INCLUDED )FX
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1773,"Decision No 3092/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 December 1994 introducing a Community system of information on home and leisure accidents. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 129a (2)  thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 189b of the Treaty (3),Whereas the establishment of a Community system of information on home and leisure accidents forms  a component part of a policy on consumer protection and the prevention of accidents; whereas its  importance in this respect can be seen from the fact that the data collected pursuant to the  demonstration project set up by Decision 86/138/EEC (4), are being put to specific uses by several  Member States for the adoption of measures in the area of product safety;Whereas Decision 93/683/EEC (5) introduced a system of information on home and leisure accidents  for one year in 1993; whereas the objective of preventing accidents requires a longer period and  whereas a four-year period seems appropriate;Whereas national policies on protection of the health and safety of consumers as well as on  prevention of home and leisure accidents are already being implemented in all the Member States;  whereas, however, it is necessary, due to the increasing circulation of products in the framework  of the internal market, to provide for specific action in order to allow, in this internal market,  identification of the products involved in accidents and the combination of circumstances which  might lead to these accidents; whereas, for this purpose, it is desirable for national authorities  to have sufficiently homogeneous instruments so that the conclusions of one Member State can, where  appropriate, be used in other Member States as well as at Community level;Whereas, although the management of consumer safety is primarily the responsibility of each Member  State, Community financial involvement can help the Member States to overcome the problems of the  actual collection of data at national level; whereas the Commission must therefore provide  coordination and contribute to the homogeneous implementation of action taken at national level, by  promoting the dissemination of information on home and leisure accidents to all the competent  authorities;Whereas a Community framework and Community financial assistance are necessary to avoid major  distortions, since a number of Member States would not have the necessary resources to obtain by  themselves the data on home and leisure accidents which help to establish a policy on consumer  protection;Whereas steps should be taken to ensure the overall quality of the data and, in the context of the  internal market and Council Directive 92/59/EEC of 29 June 1992 on general product safety (1), to  make it possible for all Member States to collect the information needed for the monitoring of the  products involved in accidents; whereas such data must be obtained from hospital casualty  departments, or alternative sources suffering equal guarantees of reliability of the data;Whereas the Community aspects of the collection of data oblige the Member States to use a  homogeneous methodology for the collection and production of information for transmission to the  Commission; whereas this constraint is not disproportionate to the objective pursued; whereas by  its very nature, this system is not appropriate to serve as statistical proof, a fact which should  be pointed out each time the system is referred to;Whereas the Commission will, for the application of this Decision, use the Committee provided for  in Article 10 (1) of Directive 92/59/EEC for the purpose of assisting the Commission in defining  the technical aspects in connection with the implementation and the improvement of the system;Whereas the provision of specific information by the Member States, at the Commission's request, on  products or groups of products involved in accidents is necessary for the development of a  Community policy on product safety;Whereas the Member States must also be in a position to make annual summary reports to the  Commission; whereas the conclusions drawn by the Member States in those reports should make it  possible for the Commission, in concert with the Member States, to determine what action should be  taken at Community level;Whereas, finally, the introduction of an information system on home and leisure accidents appears,  under these conditions, to be necessary at Community level to support and complement the policy  carried out by the Member States in this important area to achieve a high level of consumer  protection and it does not exceed what is necessary to promote the prevention of such accidents; it  is therefore consonant with the principle of subsidiarity,. 1.  A Community system of information on home and leisure accidents,  hereinafter referred to as 'the system`, is hereby set up for the period 1994 to 1997. The  specifications and operating procedures of the system are defined in Annex I.2.  The system's objective should be to collect data on home and leisure accidents with a view to  promoting accident prevention, improving the safety of consumer products and informing and  educating consumers so that they make better use of products, at both national and Community  level.3.  This Decision shall not apply to occupational accidents and illness, nor to road, rail, sea or  air traffic accidents. 1.  Member States shall be responsible for implementing the system. They shall process  directly the data collected and submit to the Commission annual reports containing summaries and  evaluations at national level of the results obtained and the conclusions they draw from those  results. These reports must be forwarded at the latest at the end of the fourth month of the year  following the year in question.2.  The Community financial support provided for in Article 3 (2) shall be tied to the submission  of the annual report referred to in paragraph 1.3.  Member States shall supply the Commission, at its request with the data available on the safety  of certain products or categories of product involved in home and leisure accidents and the  circumstances surrounding such accidents.4.  Member States shall designate the authority or authorities responsible for the collection and  transmission of the data and shall inform the Commission of the names and addresses of those  authorities. The Commission shall forward that information to all Member States with a view to  facilitating direct exchanges of information between national authorities.5.  In the interests of transparency in the use of Community funds, each Member State shall ensure  appropriate publication of the report referred to in paragraph 1. 1.  To improve the compatibility of the methodologies used, the Commission shall, in  accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 7, at the latest by the end of the first year of  the system's functioning, and on the basis of previous experience, draw up new rules designed to  bring about greater uniformity of codes, definitions, classification of data and presentation of  national reports. To this end the Commission shall, in particular, take into account the codes and  models already existing at international or Community level.2.  The Commission shall help finance implementation of the system in the Member States, in  accordance with the detailed rules laid down in Annex II.3.  The Commission shall process, summarize and publish each year the data received from the Member  States and shall disseminate them in an appropriate manner at Community level, in particular to the  Consumer Consultative Council, to European or national consumer associations, to European consumer  information centres and to European standardization bodies. This information will be directly  accessible to consumers by means of the network for the exchange of information on the rights of  consumers in the Community. The Commission shall also undertake information campaigns, in so far as  they are necessary at Community level. 1.  The Commission and the Member States shall ensure that, in the course of the  collection and forwarding of information, all identifying details or those which enable identities  to be deduced are removed so that the identity of victims remains confidential.2.  Any referenced use of data in the Member States in official publications shall be accompanied  by a statement to the effect that the Community system of information on home and leisure accidents  provides only general indications and cannot be regarded as statistical proof of the safety or lack  of safety of a given product. The Community financial resources deemed necessary for implementing the system shall be  ECU 2,5 million per year for the period 1994 to 1997.The amount shall fall within the current financial perspective.The budget authority shall determine the appropriations available for each financial year taking  into account the principles of sound management referred to in Article 2 of the Financial  Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities. 1.  At the beginning of 1995 the Commission shall draw up a report, together with any  appropriate proposals for amendments, including those concerning the distribution among the Member  States, from 1 January 1996, of hospitals participating in the system so as to make the  representativity of the sample homogeneous.2.  At the beginning of 1996 the Commission shall draw up a more general assessment report on the  operation of the system, together with any proposals for amendments, where appropriate, to the  arrangements for the allocation of financial support.3.  By 31 December 1997 at the latest the Commission shall draw up a final report on the  implementation and effectiveness of the system.4.  In drawing up its reports, the Commission shall take due account of experience gained from  previous assessments and pay particular attention to the following:- the timeliness, quality and comparability of the data provided by the Member States,- the need to adjust existing codes and to adopt new codes and common coding principles in view of  the increasing number of new products,- ease of access to information,- the enhanced value of the data to the Member States and the Community.The reports shall be submitted to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social  Committee. 1.  The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee set up by Article 10 (1) of  Directive 92/59/EEC.2.  The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to  be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the  Chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote.The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right  to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes.The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the Committee. It shall  inform the Committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account.3.  The Committee may, at the request of the Commission or a Member State, examine any issue linked  with the application of this Decision. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official  Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1994. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 December 1994.For the European Parliament The President K. HAENSCH For the Council The President G. REXRODT(1) OJ No C 104, 12. 4. 1994, p. 15 and OJ No C 157, 8. 6. 1994, p. 11.(2) OJ No C 195, 18. 7. 1994, p. 52 (3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 5 May 1994 (OJ No C 205, 25. 7. 1994, p. 396), Council  common position of 11 July (OJ No C 244, 31. 8. 1994, p. 83) and Decision of the European  Parliament of 26 October 1994 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4) OJ No L 109, 26. 4. 1986, p. 23, as amended by Decision 90/534/EEC (OJ No L 296, 27. 10. 1990,  p. 64).(5) OJ No L 319, 21. 12. 1993, p. 40.(1) OJ No L 228, 11. 8. 1992, p. 24.
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5930,"Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1046/2014 of 28 July 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund with regards to the criteria for the calculation of the additional costs incurred by operators in the fishing, farming, processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1), and in particular Article 72(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Under Chapter V of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) may support the compensation of additional costs incurred by operators in the fishing, farming, processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the Union's outermost regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty,(2) In order to maintain the competitiveness of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the Union's outermost regions compared with that of similar products from other Union's regions, the Union introduced measures in 1992 to compensate for the related additional costs in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. The compensation measures for the period 2007-2013 were laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 791/2007 (2). Due to the Union's outermost regions' structural, social and economic situation, compounded by their remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography, economic dependence on a few products, and special climatic conditions, it is necessary to continue to providing support to offset additional costs for the fishing, farming, processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products as of 1 January 2014. Indeed, the compensation for additional costs incurred helps operators from those regions to remain economically viable.(3) Those additional costs should be laid out in a compensation plan as referred to in Article 72 of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014.(4) In order to provide for a harmonised and equal treatment of all regions concerned, through a better comparability between regions and from one year to the next, and in particular in order to avoid overcompensation of additional costs, it is necessary to lay down the criteria for the calculation of the additional costs resulting from the specific handicaps of the Union's outermost regions. The common criteria to be used will ensure that a homogeneous method of calculation of the additional costs is applied to all regions concerned.(5) Reference costs for products or categories of products incurred by operators in the continental part of the Member State or of the Union territory on the basis of which additional costs are determined should be estimated with particular care to avoid overcompensation.(6) There are products or categories of products for which there are no comparison criteria or measuring units in the continental part of the Member State territory concerned. In such cases, the reference for calculating the additional cost shall be fixed in comparison with the costs for equivalent product or categories of products incurred by operators from the continental part of the territory of the Union.(7) In view of the different marketing conditions in the outermost regions, the fluctuations in captures and stocks and in market demands, it should be left to the Member States concerned to determine the fishery and aquaculture products or categories of products eligible for compensation, their respective maximum quantities and the levels of the compensation amounts within the overall allocation per Member State.(8) Member States should set the compensation amounts at a level which allows appropriate off-setting of additional costs arising from the specific handicaps of the outermost regions and avoids overcompensation. To that end, the compensation amount should also take into account other types of public intervention, including any State aid notified under Article 108(3) of the Treaty and Article 73 of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014, having an impact on the level of additional costs.(9) In order to provide for a harmonised presentation of additional costs, it is necessary to express additional costs on the basis of tons of live weight, defined by Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (3) and Commission Regulation (EC) No 409/2009 (4) which establishes fresh and fresh salted European Union conversion factors and presentation codes for processed fish, to convert stored or processed fish weight into fish live weight for the purpose of monitoring catches.(10) In order to demonstrate that there is no overcompensation, Member States should include relevant information on the implementation of the compensation mechanism in the annual implementation report, as set out in Article 114(2) of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014.(11) In order to allow for the prompt application of the measures provided for in this Regulation, given that expenditure is already eligible for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund since 1 January 2014 in line with Article 65(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5), this Regulation should enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,. This Regulation lays down the criteria for the calculation of the additional costs incurred during the eligibility period defined in Article 65(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 by operators in the fishing, farming, processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the Union's outermost regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty due to the specific handicaps of those outermost regions. 1.   Additional costs referred to in Article 1 shall be calculated separately for each of the following activities:(a) fishing;(b) farming;(c) processing;(d) marketing.2.   Within each activity referred to in paragraph 1, additional costs shall be calculated by items of expenditure, as listed in the compensation plans referred to in Article 72 of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 for each product or category of products identified by the Member State as eligible for compensation.3.   Additional costs shall be determined for any given item of expenditure as the difference between the costs incurred by operators in the outermost regions concerned, reduced by any type of public intervention affecting the level of additional costs, and the comparable costs incurred by continental operators of the Member State concerned.4.   By derogation to paragraph 3, for items of expenditure specific to products or categories of products for which there are no comparison criteria or measuring units in the continental part of the Member State territory, the additional cost shall be determined in comparison with the comparable costs for equivalent products or categories of products incurred by operators from the continental part of the territory of the Union.5.   The calculation of additional costs shall take into account any public intervention, including any State aid notified under Article 108(3) of the Treaty and Article 73 of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014. 1.   The calculation of additional costs shall be based only on costs resulting from the specific handicaps of the outermost regions.2.   The calculation of additional costs shall be based on an annual average of recorded prices.3.   Additional costs shall be expressed in euros per ton of live weight and where necessary, all cost components of the total additional cost shall be converted into euros per ton of live weight. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 July 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EC) No 791/2007 of 21 May 2007 introducing a scheme to compensate for the additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain fishery products from the outermost regions the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands, French Guiana and Réunion (OJ L 176, 6.7.2007, p. 1).(3)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).(4)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 409/2009 of 18 May 2009 establishing Community conversion factors and presentation codes used to convert fish processed weight into fish live weight, and amending Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2807/83 (OJ L 123, 19.5.2009, p. 78).(5)  Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 320).
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25016,"Council Decision 2003/252/CFSP of 24 February 2003 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Albania on the activities of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in the Republic of Albania. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article 24 thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,Whereas:(1) On 22 December 2000, the Council adopted Joint Action 2000/811/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission(1).(2) Article 6 of that Joint Action provides that the detailed rules governing the EUMM operations in the areas of its responsibilities are to be laid down in arrangements to be concluded in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24 of the Treaty.(3) Following the Council Decision of 13 May 2002 authorising the Presidency to open negotiations, the Presidency negotiated an agreement with the Republic of Albania on the activities of the EUMM.(4) That agreement should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Albania on the activities of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in the Republic of Albania is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.The text of the agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the agreement in order to bind the European Union. This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 24 February 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. Papandreou(1) OJ L 328, 23.12.2000, p. 53.
",Albania;Republic of Albania;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);cooperation policy;European Union;Union law;fact-finding mission;experts' mission;experts' working visit;investigative mission;Community body;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union;multilateral surveillance,22
17259,"98/35/EC: Commission Decision of 28 November 1997 approving the programme for the eradication and surveillance of swine vesicular disease for 1998 presented by Italy and fixing the level of the Community's financial contribution (Only the Italian text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 24 (6) thereof,Whereas Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of swine vesicular disease;Whereas, by letter, Italy has submitted a programme for the eradication of this disease;Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC of 27 November 1990 laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases (3), as amended by Directive 92/65/EEC (4);Whereas this programme appears on the priority list of programmes for the eradication and surveillance of animal diseases which can benefit from financial participation from the Community and which was established by Commission Decision 97/681/EC (5);Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 50 % of the costs incurred by Italy up to a maximum of ECU 200 000;Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication of swine vesicular disease presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1998. Italy shall bring into force by 1 January 1998 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. 1. Financial participation by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological testing and those incurred in Italy by way of compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals up to a maximum of ECU 200 000.2. The financial contribution of the Community shall be granted subject to:- forwarding a report to the Commission every three months on the progress of the programme and the costs incurred,- forwarding a final report on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred by 1 June 1998 at the latest,- and provided that Community veterinary legislation has been respected. This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 28 November 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27.(4) OJ L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54.(5) OJ L 286, 18. 10. 1997, p. 11.
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;Italy;Italian Republic;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;national implementing measure;implementation of EC Directives;transposition of European directives,22
33516,"2007/431/EC: Council Decision of 7 June 2007 authorising Member States to ratify, in the interests of the European Community, the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, of the International Labour Organisation. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 42 in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas:(1) The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, of the International Labour Organisation (hereinafter referred to as the Convention and the ILO, respectively) was adopted on 7 February 2006 by the maritime session of the International Labour Conference of the ILO convened in Geneva.(2) The Convention brings a major input in the shipping sector at international level in promoting decent living and working conditions for seafarers and fairer competition conditions for operators and shipowners and it is therefore desirable that its provisions should be applied as soon as possible.(3) The Convention lays the foundations for an international maritime labour code by setting minimum labour standards.(4) The Community seeks to achieve the establishment of a level playing field in the maritime industry.(5) Article 19, paragraph eight of the ILO Constitution states that ‘in no case, shall the adoption of any Convention or Recommendation by the Conference, or the ratification of any Convention by any Member, be deemed to affect any law, award, custom or agreement which ensures more favourable conditions to the workers concerned than those provided for in the Convention or Recommendation’.(6) Some provisions of the Convention fall within the Community’s exclusive competence as regards the coordination of social security schemes.(7) The Community cannot ratify the Convention, as only states can be parties thereto.(8) The Council should therefore authorise the Member States which are bound by the Community rules on the coordination of social security schemes based on Article 42 of the Treaty to ratify the Convention in the interests of the Community, under the conditions laid down in this Decision,. Member States are hereby authorised to ratify, for the parts falling under Community competence, the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, of the International Labour Organisation, adopted on 7 February 2006. Member States should make efforts to take the necessary steps to deposit their instruments of ratification of the Convention with the Director-General of the International Labour Office as soon as possible, preferably before 31 December 2010. The Council will review the progress of the ratification before January 2010. This Decision is addressed to the Member States in accordance with the Treaty establishing the European Community.. Done at Luxembourg, 7 June 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. GLOS(1)  Opinion delivered on 14 March 2007 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
",International Labour Organisation;ILO (International Labour Organisation);International Labour Organization;ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;international convention;multilateral convention;maritime transport;maritime connection;sea transport;sea transport connection;seagoing traffic;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;labour law;employment law;labour legislation;workers' rights;working conditions,22
1761,"94/839/EC: Commission Decision of 19 December 1994 amending Commission Decision 91/449/EEC laying down the specimen animal health certificates in respect of meat products imported from third countries (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries (1), as last amended by  Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 (2), and in particular Articles 21 (a) and 22 thereof,Whereas Commission Decision 91/449/EEC (3), as last amended by Decision 94/847/EC (4), lays down the specimen animal health certificates in respect of meat products from third countries;Whereas no outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease or vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease has been carried out or has occurred in the free regions of Namibia and South Africa for more than 12 months; whereas, however, vaccination against this disease  is carried out in other parts of the country; whereas imports of fully heat-treated meat products are authorized from the whole of Namibia and South Africa;Whereas the categories of meat products which can be imported from third countries depend on the health situation of the country of fabrication; whereas it is possible to authorize the import from these free regions of certain meat products which have  undergone an acceptable treatment process of maturation, marinading and then drying;Whereas considering that a new certification regime is established, a period of time should be provided for its implementation;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Decision 91/449/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. At the end of Article 1 (2) before the words 'The relevant certificate must accompany the consignment', the following words are added: 'In addition Member States shall authorize the imports from the countries listed in the second part of Annex F of  meat products which have undergone a treatment consisting of maturation, marinading and then drying so that an aw (water activity) value of not more than 0,93 and a pH value of not more than six is achieved in the final product'.2. The Annex attached to this Decision is included as Annex F. This Decision shall apply from 1 February 1995. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.(2) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 13.(3) OJ No L 240, 29. 8. 1991, p. 29.(4) See page 56 of this Official Journal.ANNEX'ANNEX FPART IANIMAL HEALTH CERTIFICATEfor dried meat products (biltong) which have undergone treatment consisting of maturation, marinading and then drying intended for consignment to the European CommunityReference number of this certificate:Country of destination:(name of EC Member State)Reference number of the public health certificate:Exporting country:(see list at Part II of Annex F of Commission Decision 91/449/EEC)Ministry:Department:I. Identification of meat productsNature of meat products:Nature of pieces:Number of pieces or packages:Required storage and transport temperature:Storage life:Net weight:II. Origin of meat productsAddress(es) and veterinary approval number(s) of the establishment(s) supplier(s) of fresh meat:Address(es) and veterinary approval number(s) of the approved establishment(s):III. Destination of meat productsThe meat product will be sent from:(place of loading)to:(country and place of destination)by the following means of transport (1):Name and address of consignor:Name and address of consignee:IV. Attestation of healthI, the undersigned official veterinarian, certify that:1. The meat products described above:(a) have been prepared from fresh meat which satisfies the animal health requirements laid down in Articles 14, 15 and 16 of the Directive 72/462/EEC which are in accordance with Commission Decision . . ./. . ./EC (1);(b) have undergone treatment to achieve:- an aw value of not more than 0,93,- a pH value of not more than 6.2. After the treatment all precautions to avoid contamination have been taken.Done at  , (place) on  (date)Stamp (3)(signature of official veterinarian) (3)(name in capital letters, title and qualification)PART IIList of countries approved to use model animal health certificate at Part I of Annex FNamibiaSouth Africa'(1) For railway wagons or goods vehicles, the registration number should be given, for aircraft, the flight number and for ships, the name.(2) Insert current animal health Decision for fresh meat for the originating country concerned.(3) The signature and the stamp must be in a colour different to that of the printing.
",import;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;live animal;animal on the hoof;third country;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;health certificate,22
44875,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/293 of 24 February 2015 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Liliputas (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Articles 15(2) and 52(3)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Lithuania's application to register the name ‘Liliputas’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) By the notice of opposition of 13 September 2013 and the reasoned statement of opposition of 8 November 2013, Poland opposed to the registration under Article 51(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. The opposition was deemed admissible.(3) By letters dated 8 January 2014, the Commission invited the interested parties to engage in appropriate consultations to seek agreement among themselves in accordance with their internal procedures.(4) No agreement was reached between Lithuania and Poland.(5) Given that no agreement was reached, the Commission should adopt a decision in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 52(3)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.(6) In accordance with Article 10(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 the opponent alleged that the registration of ‘Liliputas’ as a Protected Geographical Indication would jeopardise the existence of a partly identical name, of trade marks and of products which have been legally on the Polish market for significantly more than five years preceding the date the application for registration of the name ‘Liliputas’ as Protected Geographical Indication was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (15 June 2013); according to the opponent, that registration would be a threat to the existence of the product named ‘Liliput’, which is a Polish cheese having characteristics similar to ‘Liliputas’ cheese and whose name is phonetically similar to the name ‘Liliputas’.(7) The opponent claims that the term ‘Liliput’ is generally used in Poland to refer to products characterised by their small size and it is used also for cheese. Cheese bearing the name ‘Liliput’ has been lawfully produced and marketed in Poland since 1971. In company standards, technical instructions and norms for the use of raw materials ‘Liliput’ cheese is listed among other types of cheese such as Gouda, Edam and Emmental. This term, referred to the Polish cheese, is popular among Polish consumers and it is in no way linked to the Lithuanian cheese. It is therefore to be considered as a generic term for generic cheese in Poland. As regards the product, Polish ‘Liliput’ cheese has characteristics, appearance, and dimensions similar to Lithuanian ‘Liliputas’ cheese. In the end, the opponent suggests, ‘Liliput’ and ‘Liliputas’ are similar products bearing generic names. Therefore, the registration of the name ‘Liliputas’ as Protected Geographical Indication would prevent the Polish producers from marketing their ‘Liliput’ cheese or, in any event, from using the name ‘Liliput’ for a cheese.(8) The opponent claims also that the product and the name to be registered do not comply with the requirements of Article 5(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. As stated in the published Single Document the cheese got the name ‘Liliputas’ because of its size. Therefore, the name ‘Liliputas’ does not indicate that the product comes from a particular place but, as the Polish cheese ‘Liliput’, just refers to the small size of the cheese. In addition, the qualities of the product are not attributable to its geographical origin but they simply derive from the fact of maturing in small rounds. The impact of the local microscopic mould Penicillium pallidum Smith on the organoleptic characteristics of ‘Liliputas’ is not proven. Furthermore, the fact that the product was produced under State Standards in USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) would confirm that it could be produced anywhere in USSR and that there was no specific link with the delimited geographical area. In the end, ‘Liliputas’ should be considered a generic product.(9) Several Polish cheese producers have been granted protection for trademarks containing the word ‘Liliput’, such as the registered word and figurative trade mark ‘Cheesland Liliput’ and ‘Ser liliput’, and the applied word trade mark ‘Serenada Liliput’. The production of the Polish ‘Liliput’ is substantive: 2 762 tonnes produced in 2013 on an industrial scale and marketed all over Poland in 2 250 shops, 4,8 % of the production exported in the EU market. 90 % of the production of ‘Liliput’ cheese is covered by a trade mark. In the opinion of the opponent, the registration of the name ‘Liliputas’ as a Protected Geographical Indication would be a threat to the existence of such trade marks.(10) Despite the abovementioned allegations submitted by the opponent, it is appropriate to register the name ‘Liliputas’ as Protected Geographical Indication for the following reasons.(11) Although the use of the name ‘Liliputas’ must have an origin in the small size of the cheese it refers to, it is clear that in Lithuania, in half a century, that name has lost this size reference and it has in parallel developed a strong link with the area of production. At present, in Lithuania, the name ‘Liliputas’ is indisputably associated with the hand-made semi-hard fermented high quality cheese produced in Belvederis village. Lithuanian consumers do not link that name to a Polish cheese or to standard industrialised cheese production. Therefore, although deprived of a geographical part, the name Liliputas complies with the definition of Article 5(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 which states that protected geographical indication is a name identifying a product originating in a specific place, region or country.(12) In the light of the above, ‘Liliputas’ cannot be considered a generic name. Generic names are names that, although having an historical link to the place where the product they refer to was originally produced or marketed, are now totally disconnected from such initial geographical origin. For ‘Liliputas’ it is exactly the contrary. It was originally disconnected from its geographical origin but now it is strongly linked to its area of production.(13) The product has qualities and reputation that are attributable to its geographical origin. Although the published single document states that the cheese got the name ‘Liliputas’ because of its size, it however clarifies that it gets its specific flavour and aroma from maturing in small rounds by means of internal microflora and the microscopic mould Penicillium pallidum Smith, which grows in cellars in the geographical area. This mould, which is specific of cellars in Belvederis village, is responsible of the lactic acid, fresh flavour and aroma that is distinctive to ‘Liliputas’ cheese. The area provides special conditions for this mould to survive. In addition, the fact that the cheese is hand-made and produced in a non-mechanical way contributes to the maintaining and the development of the mould. Furthermore, ‘Liliputas’ has a well-documented and solid reputation as being the flagship of the Lithuanian dairy production, which has been precisely described in the published single document.(14) The differences among ‘Liliputas’ and ‘Liliput’ are therefore quite evident. ‘Liliputas’ cannot be considered as a generic product.(15) As regards the allegation that, since it was covered by USSR standards, ‘Liliputas’ could be produced anywhere in USSR, it should be noted that the inclusion of products in such standards was compulsory at that time. In addition, this circumstance does not imply that the product, as described in the standard included on initiative of Lithuania, was produced elsewhere. In any event, from 1969 to 1979 it received plenty of awards, diplomas, quality mark and medals, being well identified as a Lithuanian cheese produced in Belvederis village.(16) The terms ‘Liliput’ is phonetically similar to the term ‘Liliputas’ which is to be registered. Both names originate from the small size of the cheese. Although the ‘Liliputas’ cheese is a product with well distinct characteristics, qualities and reputation, the ‘Liliput’ cheese has aspects that make it similar to the ‘Liliputas’ cheese. As the names are close and given the visual similarities between the products, the application of the protection envisaged by Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 could have the result that ‘Liliputas’, if registered, would prevent Polish cheese producers from using the term ‘Liliput’.(17) The evidence shows that the use of the term ‘Liliput’ was not meant to exploit the reputation of ‘Liliputas’ name. The consumers have not been or couldn't have been misled as to the true origin of the products. In fact, the two products have two distinct markets in which they are well known and correctly identified. For these reasons, and as it was shown that ‘Liliput’ has been in legal use consistently and fairly for at least 25 years before the application for registration of ‘Liliputas’ was submitted to the Commission, in the interests of fairness and traditional usage, the maximum transitional period foreseen by Article 15(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 should be granted.(18) That conclusion does not have as a necessary consequence that the use of the term ‘Liliput’ becomes unlawful. In line with Article 41(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, if it can be established that, taking into account of all relevant factors and in particular the existing situation in the areas of consumption and the relevant national or Union legal acts, ‘Liliput’ has become a generic term, the use of this name would not be affected by the registration of the name ‘Liliputas’.(19) Concerning trade marks containing the term ‘Liliput’ that were applied for, registered or established by use in good faith within the territory of the Union prior to the application for registration of ‘Liliputas’ as Protected Geographical Indication, in accordance with Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the said trade marks can continue to be used and renewed for that product, provided the general requirements under trade mark legislation are otherwise met.(20) In the light of the above, the name ‘Liliputas’ should be entered in the Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications.(21) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Agricultural Product Quality Policy Committee,. The name ‘Liliputas’ (PGI) is registered.The name in the first alinea identifies a product from class 1.3. Cheeses of annex XI of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 (3). The term ‘Liliput’ may be used to designate cheese not complying with the specification for ‘Liliputas’ for a period of 15 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 February 2015.For the CommissionThe PresidentJean-Claude JUNCKER(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ C 170, 15.6.2013, p. 46.(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 of 13 June 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 179, 19.6.2014, p. 36).
",semi-soft cheese;Cantal;Reblochon;Tomme de Savoie;cows’ milk cheese;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Lithuania;Republic of Lithuania;Tauragė county;Taurages apskritis;labelling,22
3984,"2005/673/EC: Council Decision of 20 September 2005 amending Annex II of Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of-life vehicles   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 September 2000 on end-of-life vehicles (1), and in particular Article 4(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Under Directive 2000/53/EC the Commission is required to evaluate the use of lead, mercury, cadmium or hexavalent chromium which are prohibited by Article 4(2)(a) of that Directive.(2) Having carried out the requisite technical and scientific assessments the Commission has reached a number of conclusions.(3) Certain exemptions from the prohibition should not be prolonged because the use of lead, mercury, cadmium or hexavalent chromium in those applications has become avoidable.(4) Certain materials and components containing lead, mercury, cadmium or hexavalent chromium should be exempt or continue to be exempt from the prohibition of Article 4(2)(a), since the use of these substances in those specific materials and components is still unavoidable. In some cases it is appropriate to review the expiry date of these exemptions in order to assess whether the use of the prohibited substances is still unavoidable in the future.(5) In the case of aluminium for machining purposes with a lead content up to 1,5 % by weight, described in point (2)(a) of the Annex, the Commission will assess, by 1 July 2007, whether the expiry date of that exemption has to be reviewed in relation to the availability of substitutes of lead.(6) In the case of lead-bearing shell and bushes, described in point (4) of the Annex, the Commission will assess, by 1 July 2007, whether the expiry date of that exemption has to be reviewed in order to ensure that lead-free technology can be applied in all engines and transmissions without harming their proper functioning.(7) In the case of the use of hexavalent chromium in corrosion preventive coatings related to bolt and nut assemblies for chassis applications, described in point (13)(b) of the Annex, the Commission will assess, by 1 July 2007, whether the expiry date of that exemption has to be reviewed in order to ensure that no accidental disconnection of essential mechanical parts can occur in the lifetime of the vehicle.(8) In the case of the use of cadmium in batteries for electrical vehicles, described in point 17 of the Annex, the Commission will assess, by the end of 2007, whether the expiry date of that exemption has to be reviewed in order to ensure the availability of alternative battery technologies and electrical vehicles.(9) Directive 2000/53/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,. Without prejudice to Commission Decision 2005/438/EC (2), Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC shall be replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 1 July 2005. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 September 2005.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. BECKETT(1)  OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2005/438/EC (OJ L 152, 15.6.2005, p. 19).(2)  OJ L 152, 15.6.2005, p. 19.ANNEX‘ANNEX IIMaterials and components exempt from Article 4(2)(a)Materials and components Scope and expiry date of the exemption To be labelled or made identifiable in accordance with Article 4(2)(b)(iv)Lead as an alloying element1. Steel for machining purposes and galvanised steel containing up to 0,35 % lead by weight2(a). Aluminium for machining purposes with a lead content up to 1,5 % by weight2(b). Aluminium for machining purposes with a lead content up to 0,4 % by weight3. Copper alloy containing up to 4 % lead by weight4. Bearing shells and bushesLead and lead compounds in components5. Batteries6. Vibration dampers7(a). Vulcanising agents and stabilisers for elastomers in fluid handling and powertrain applications containing up to 0,5 % lead by weight7(b). Bonding agents for elastomers in powertrain applications containing up to 0,5 % lead by weight8. Solder in electronic circuit boards and other electric applications9. Copper in friction materials of brake linings containing more than 0,4 % lead by weight10. Valve seats11. Electrical components which contain lead in a glass or ceramic matrix compound except glass in bulbs and glaze of spark plugs12. Pyrotechnic initiatorsHexavalent chromium13(a). Corrosion preventive coatings13(b). Corrosion preventive coatings related to bolt and nut assemblies for chassis applications14. Absorption refrigerators in motorcaravansMercury15. Discharge lamps and instrument panel displaysCadmium16. Thick film pastes17. Batteries for electrical vehicles18. Optical components in glass matrixes used for Driver Assistance SystemsNotes:— A maximum concentration value up to 0,1 % by weight and per homogeneous material, for lead, hexavalent chromium and mercury and up to 0,01 % by weight per homogeneous material for cadmium shall be tolerated.— The re-use of parts of vehicles which were already on the market at the date of expiry of an exemption is allowed without limitation since it is not covered by Article 4(2)(a).’(1)  Dismantling if, in correlation with entry 11, an average threshold of 60 grams per vehicle is exceeded. For the application of this clause, electronic devices not installed by the manufacturer on the production line shall not be taken into account.(2)  Dismantling if, in correlation with entry 8, an average threshold of 60 grams per vehicle is exceeded. For the application of this clause, electronic devices not installed by the manufacturer on the production line shall not be taken into account.Notes:— A maximum concentration value up to 0,1 % by weight and per homogeneous material, for lead, hexavalent chromium and mercury and up to 0,01 % by weight per homogeneous material for cadmium shall be tolerated.— The re-use of parts of vehicles which were already on the market at the date of expiry of an exemption is allowed without limitation since it is not covered by Article 4(2)(a).’
",waste management;landfill site;rubbish dump;waste treatment;lead;prevention of pollution;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;metal pollution;lead pollution;mercury pollution;cadmium;metal waste;car wreck;metal scrap;scrap;scrap metal;chromium;hazardous waste,22
1377,"80/209/EEC: Commission Decision of 25 January 1980 refusing to accept the scientific character of the apparatus described as 'Magnavox-Satellite Navigator, model MX 1102'. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 14 June 1979, the Government of Italy requested the Commission to invoke the procedure at present laid down in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""Magnavox-Satellite Navigator, model MX 1102"", to be used for research concerning the comparison and accuracy of different systems for determining a fixed or mobile spot at sea, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 15 November 1979 within the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine this particular case;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a receiver of signals transmitted by a satellite ; whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research ; whereas apparatus of the same kind are principally used for the realization of non-scientific activities ; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus ; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus,. The apparatus described as ""Magnavox-Satellite Navigator, model MX 1102"", is not considered to be a scientific apparatus. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 January 1980.For the CommissionÉtienne DAVIGNONMember of the Commission  (1)OJ No L 184, 15.7.1975, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 134, 31.5.1979, p. 1. (3)OJ No L 318, 13.12.1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;satellite communications;European communications satellite;communications satellite;direct broadcasting satellite;telecommunications satellite;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
24997,"2003/211/CFSP: Council Decision 2003/211/CFSP of 24 February 2003 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on the Security of Information. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 24 thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,Whereas:(1) An Interim Security Arrangement between the General Secretariat of the Council and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation was concluded through an Exchange of Letters between their respective Secretaries-General on 26 July 2000.(2) The European Council in Barcelona stressed the importance of achieving permanent arrangements between the European Union and NATO at the earliest possible date. To this end it also asked the Presidency together with the High Representative to make appropriate high-level contacts to ensure a positive outcome. Among the arrangements in question was an agreement on the security of information.(3) As a result of the entry into force of their respective security regulations on 1 December 2001, the Council and the Commission are in a position to comply fully with the obligations deriving from the implementation of such agreement.(4) Following the Council Decision of 15 April 2002 authorising the Presidency to begin negotiations with NATO, the Presidency, assisted by the Secretary-General/High Representative, negotiated an Agreement on the security of information.(5) That Agreement should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on the Security of Information is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the European Union. This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 24 February 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. Papandreou
",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);NATO;Atlantic Alliance;Atlantic Community;North Atlantic Treaty Organisation;North Atlantic Treaty Organization;limited circulation;access to information;free movement of information;public information;data protection;data security;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;confidentiality;confidential information,22
41522,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 864/2012 of 19 September 2012 establishing a prohibition of fishing for mackerel in VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of IIa, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 44/2012 of 17 January 2012 fixing for 2012 the fishing opportunities available in EU waters and, to EU vessels, in certain non- EU waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2012.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2012.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2012 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 September 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 25, 27.1.2012, p. 55.ANNEXNo 34/TQ44Member State SpainStock MAC/2CX14-Species Mackerel (Scomber scombrus)Zone VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of IIa, XII and XIVDate 10.2.2012
",Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
33522,"2007/440/EC: Commission Decision of 25 June 2007 repealing Decision 2005/704/EC accepting an undertaking offered in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain magnesia bricks originating in the People's Republic of China. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the basic Regulation), and in particular Articles 8 and 9 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A.   EXISTING MEASURES(1) In October 2005, the Council, by Regulation (EC) No 1659/2005 (2), imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain magnesia bricks originating in the People's Republic of China (‘the product concerned’).(2) The Commission, by Decision 2005/704/EC (3), accepted a price undertaking offered by Yingkou Qinghua Refractories Co. Ltd, (‘the Company’).B.   BREACHES OF THE UNDERTAKING1.   The undertaking(a)   Obligations of the company with regard to the undertaking(3) In the framework of the undertaking, the Company agreed, inter alia, not to sell the product concerned to the European Community below certain minimum prices (MIPs) laid down in the undertaking.(4) The terms of the undertaking also oblige the Company to provide the Commission with regular and detailed information in the form of a quarterly report of its sales of the product concerned to the European Community.(5) For the purpose of ensuring compliance with the undertaking, the Company also undertook to allow on-the-spot verification visits at its premises in order to verify the accuracy and veracity of data submitted in the said quarterly reports and to provide all information considered necessary by the Commission.(b)   Other provisions of the undertaking(6) In addition, and as stipulated in the undertaking, the acceptance of the undertaking by the European Commission is based on trust and any action which would harm the relationship of trust established with the European Commission shall justify the immediate withdrawal of the undertaking.(7) Furthermore, and as stipulated in the undertaking, any changes in circumstances occurring during the period of implementation of the undertaking from those circumstances prevailing at the time of acceptance of the undertaking which were relevant to the decision to accept the undertaking may give rise to the withdrawal of the undertaking by the European Commission.2.   Verification visit to the Company(8) In this regard, a verification visit was carried out at the premises of the Company in the People's Republic of China.(9) Two days before the verification visit, the Company submitted revised versions of the undertaking reports for the second and third quarter of 2006. The revisions submitted concerned — inter alia — a prolongation of the terms of payment for five transactions. These adjustments for the time allowed for payment have led to prices below the MIP.(10) Furthermore, the verification visit established a change in the pattern of trade to the European Community after imposition of anti-dumping measures. During the investigation period of the investigation that led to the imposition of the existing measures, the Company sold to the Community exclusively the product concerned. After imposition of measures the Company started to sell also other products to its clients in the Community.(11) Such a change in the pattern of trade affects the undertaking insofar as it constitutes a serious risk of cross-compensation, i.e. the product not covered by the undertaking may be sold at artificially low prices in order to compensate the MIP for the product covered by the undertaking.(12) In order to further assess whether such compensation actually took place, the Company was requested to provide copies of invoices of the product not covered by the undertaking, issued to other clients inside and outside the European Community.(13) The Company argued that an analysis of prices of other products is not meaningful to identify cross-compensation since the qualities and associated prices of these products may vary from client to client. In order to address those concerns, the Company was asked to provide a price list broken down by different qualities and clients but refused to do so and alleged that it concerned confidential information for products not covered by measures.(14) Finally, the Company provided copies of five invoices for products not covered by the undertaking, issued in 2005 and 2006. One invoice was issued to a customer buying at the same time the product covered by the undertaking, another invoice concerned a customer inside the Community that did not buy the product concerned from the Company. The remaining invoices were issued to customers outside the Community.(15) Taking into account the various qualities purchased by these five customers, it was found that the price charged to the customer in the Community, who bought also the product covered by the undertaking, was significantly lower than the price charged for similar qualities to the other client in the Community who did not buy the product covered by the undertaking. A similar price difference applied to the other clients outside the Community. This pricing policy is therefore considered as a clear indication that cross-compensation actually took place.3.   Reasons to withdraw acceptance of the undertaking(16) The obligation of the Company to respect the MIP for all sales of the product covered by the undertaking was not met, as described in recital 9 above.(17) Furthermore, a change in the pattern of trade since the imposition of measures has led to a significant risk of cross-compensation which no longer allows the Commission to effectively monitor the undertaking and therefore renders the undertaking impractical.(18) It appears that this change in the pattern of trade allowed the Company to compensate customers in the Community for sales subject to the MIP by artificially low prices for the product not covered by the undertaking.(19) This change in the pattern of trade is considered as a relevant change in circumstances compared to those prevailing at the time of acceptance of the undertaking and should lead, taking into account the findings set out above in recitals 10 to 12, to the withdrawal of the undertaking.(20) In addition, by withholding the price lists for products not covered by the undertaking, the Company failed to comply with the obligation to provide relevant information in accordance with Article 8(7) of the basic Regulation and the provisions of the undertaking.(21) Furthermore, the unwillingness of the Company to provide these price lists harmed the relationship of trust which formed the basis for the acceptance of the undertaking.4.   Written submissions(a)   Proportionality(22) With regard to the price violation, the Company admitted that a price violation occurred. The Company argued, however, that the sales prices of all other transactions were strictly in compliance with the MIP. Moreover, it was submitted that the final price was not significantly lower than the MIP. The Company claimed that, on this basis, the withdrawal of the undertaking would be disproportionate to the breaches that occurred.(23) In response to these arguments, regarding the issue of proportionality, it should be pointed out that in accordance with the undertaking, the Company undertook to ensure that the Net Sales Price of all sales covered by the undertaking shall be at or above the MIPs set out in the undertaking.(24) Moreover, the basic Regulation contains no direct or indirect requirement that a breach of an undertaking must relate to a minimum percentage of sales or must relate to a minimum percentage of the MIP.(25) This approach has also been confirmed by the jurisprudence of the Court of First Instance which has ruled that any breach of an undertaking is sufficient to justify the withdrawal of acceptance of an undertaking (4).(26) Accordingly, the arguments presented by the Company with regard to proportionality do not alter the Commission's view that a breach of the undertaking occurred and that the withdrawal of the undertaking would be proportionate to that breach.(b)   Change in the pattern of trade(27) With regard to the change in the pattern of trade, the Company submitted that it did not deliberately change its pattern of trade in order to compensate customers in the Community for sales subject to the MIP by artificially low prices for the product not covered by the undertaking.(28) It was argued that the price increase caused by the imposition of anti-dumping measures and the consequential decline in sales to the EU of the product concerned has led the Company to develop new products outside the scope of measures in order to maintain trade with the Community.(29) In response to these arguments, it should be underlined that the change in the pattern of trade as such constitutes a serious risk of cross-compensation, regardless for what reason it occurred. It is standing practice of the Commission not to accept price undertakings if the risk of cross-compensation is high. Consequently, if such a change in the pattern of trade occurs during the period of application of an undertaking, the change in itself is sufficient enough for the Commission to withdraw the undertaking, because it renders a proper monitoring of the undertaking impractical, regardless of whether or not a cross-compensation actually took place.(30) Accordingly, the arguments presented by the Company in this respect do not alter the Commission's view that the change in the pattern of trade had led to a significant risk of cross-compensation.(c)   Compensation scheme(31) The Company further submitted that it is a reasonable strategy and common business practice to offer favourable prices when trying to penetrate a market with a new product and that therefore it cannot be concluded that compensation actually took place, in particular since the volume of sales of the new product were nowhere near enough to fully compensate the loss in sales of the product covered by the undertaking.(32) In response to this submission, it has to be stressed that a favourable price was only offered to a client buying both the product covered by the undertaking and other products. It was not offered to another client in the EU which does not buy the product covered by the undertaking. Therefore, the very high price charged to the other client in the EU for a similar quality undermines this argumentation and strengthens the argument that cross-compensation actually took place.(33) Furthermore, as concerns the issue of materiality and proportionality, it should be stressed that there is no requirement on the Commission to demonstrate that a drop in sales of the product concerned has been offset by an equivalent rise in sales of new products when assessing whether cross-compensation has taken place.(d)   Information to be provided(34) Additionally, the Company contested having denied providing a price list for products not covered by the undertaking but argued that it does not have a universal price list since different prices apply to different customers in different regions.(35) In reply to this submission, it has to be recalled that the Company has been asked to provide those price lists that are available in order to overcome that problem, but was unwilling to do so since it was alleged that it concerned confidential information for products not covered by measures.(36) Accordingly, the arguments presented by the Company in this respect do not alter the Commission's view that the Company failed to comply with the obligation to permit verification of pertinent data in accordance with Article 8(7) of the basic Regulation.C.   REPEAL OF DECISION 2005/704/EC(37) In view of the above, the acceptance of the undertaking should be withdrawn and Decision 2005/704/EC should be repealed. Accordingly, the definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1659/2005 on imports of the product concerned from the Company should apply,. Decision 2005/704/EC is hereby repealed. This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 25 June 2007.For the CommissionPeter MANDELSONMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17.)(2)  OJ L 267, 12.10.2005, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 267, 12.10.2005, p. 27.(4)  In this context, see case T-51/96 Miwon v Council (ECR 2000, p. II-1841) paragraph 52; case T-340/99 Arne Mathisen AS v Council (ECR 2002, p. II-2905) paragraph 80.
",import;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;heat-resisting materials;heat-resistant product;high-temperature materials;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;EC Decision;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;China;People’s Republic of China;repeal;abrogation;annulment;revocation;brick,22
25226,"2003/672/EC: Commission Decision of 24 September 2003 conferring management of aid on implementing agencies for preaccession measures in agriculture and rural development in the Republic of Latvia in the preaccession period. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 of 21 June 1999 on coordinating aid to the applicant countries in the framework of the preaccession strategy and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89(1), and in particular Article 12(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) The special programme for agriculture and rural development for the Republic of Latvia (hereinafter ""Sapard"") was approved by Commission decision of 25 October 2000(2), and last amended by Commission decision of 18 February 2003 in accordance with Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for preaccession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the preaccession period(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 696/2003(4).(2) The Government of the Republic of Latvia and the Commission, acting on behalf of the Community, signed on 25 January 2001 the Multiannual Financing Agreement laying down the technical, legal and administrative framework for the execution of the Sapard programme, amended by the Annual Financing Agreements for 2001, signed on 11 February 2002, for 2002 signed on 4 February 2003, and for 2003 signed on 27 June 2003.(3) A Sapard agency has been appointed by the competent authority of the Republic of Latvia for the implementation of some of the measures defined in Sapard. The Ministry of Finance National Fund has been appointed for the financial functions it is due to perform in the framework of the implementation of Sapard.(4) On the basis of a case-by-case analysis of the national and sectorial programme/project management capacity, financial control procedures and structures regarding public finance, as provided for in Article 12(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999, the Commission adopted Decision 2001/885/EC of 6 December 2001 conferring management of aid on implementing agencies for preaccession measures in agriculture and rural development in the Republic of Latvia in the preaccession period(5) with regard to certain measures provided for in Sapard.(5) The Commission has since undertaken a further analysis under Article 12(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 in respect of the measure ""Technical assistance"" as provided for in Sapard. The Commission considers that, also with regard to those measures, the Republic of Latvia complies with the provisions of Articles 4 to 6 and of the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 of 7 June 2000 laying down financial rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 on Community support for preaccession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the preaccession period(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 188/2003(7) and with the minimum conditions set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999.(6) It is therefore appropriate to waive the ex ante approval requirement provided for in Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 and to confer, with regard to supporting measure 2 ""Technical assistance"", on the Sapard agency and on the Ministry of Finance National Fund in the Republic of Latvia, the management of aid on a decentralised basis.(7) Since the verifications carried out by the Commission for supporting measure 2 ""Technical assistance"" are based on a system that is not yet fully operating with regard to all relevant elements, however, it is appropriate to confer the management of Sapard on the Sapard agency and on the Ministry of Finance National Fund according to Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000, on a provisional basis.(8) Conferral of management of Sapard is only envisaged after further verification to ensure that the system operates satisfactorily has been carried out and after any recommendations which the Commission may issue with regard to the conferral of management of aid on the Sapard agency and on the Ministry of Finance National Fund have been implemented.(9) According to the second indent of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 expenditure with regard to feasibility and related studies and for technical assistance incurred by the beneficiary before the date of the Commission decision conferring management may be reimbursable. It is therefore appropriate to fix the date as of which such expenditure may be reimbursed,. The requirement of ex ante approval by the Commission of project selection and contracting for supporting measure 2 ""Technical assistance"" by the Republic of Latvia provided for in Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 is hereby waived. Management of the Sapard programme is conferred on a provisional basis to:1. the Agency for Rural Support Service of the Republic of Latvia, Republikas Laukums 2, Riga LV 1981 for the implementation of supporting measure 2 ""Technical assistance"" as defined in the programme for agricultural and rural development that was approved in accordance with Commission Decision C(2000) 3097 of 25 October 2000;and2. the Ministry of Finance National Fund located at Smilsu Iela 1, Riga LV 1919, for the financial functions it is due to perform in the framework of the implementation of Sapard for supporting measure 2 ""Technical assistance"" for the Republic of Latvia. Expenditure within the measure ""Technical assistance"" shall be eligible for Community cofinance from 25 October 2000, provided in all cases it has not been paid by the Sapard agency prior to the date of adoption of this decision.. Done at Brussels, 24 September 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 68.(2) C(2000) 3097.(3) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87.(4) OJ L 99, 17.4.2003, p. 24.(5) OJ L 327, 12.12.2001, p. 45.(6) OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 5.(7) OJ L 27, 1.2.2003, p. 14.
",rural development;rural planning;technical cooperation;technical aid;technical assistance;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;Latvia;Republic of Latvia;farming sector;agricultural sector;agriculture;pre-accession strategy;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
36913,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2009 of 23 January 2009 adapting for the ninth time to technical progress Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 of 20 December 1985 on recording equipment in road transport (1), and in particular Article 17(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex 1 B to Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 sets out the technical specifications for the construction, testing, installation and inspection of recording equipment in road transport.(2) Paying particular attention to the overall security of the system and its application to vehicles in scope of Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85, certain technical specifications should be added to its Annex 1 B in order to make it possible to install recording equipment, which is in conformity with that Annex, in M1 and N1 type vehicles.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established under Article 18 of Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85,. Annex 1 B to Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 is amended as follows:1. In chapter I, the following definition is inserted:‘(rr) “adaptor” means: a part of the recording equipment, providing a signal permanently representative of vehicle speed and/or distance travelled, and which is:— installed and used only in M1 and N1 type vehicles (as defined in Annex II to Council Directive 70/156/EEC) put into service for the first time between 1 May 2006 and 31 December 2013,— installed where it is not mechanically possible to install any other type of existing motion sensor which is otherwise compliant with the provisions of this Annex and its Appendixes 1 to 11,— installed between the vehicle unit and where the speed/distance impulses are generated by integrated sensors or alternative interfaces.2. In chapter V, section 2, requirement 250 shall be replaced by the following:‘250. The plaque shall bear at least the following details:— name, address or trade name of the approved fitter or workshop,— characteristic coefficient of the vehicle, in the form “w = … imp/km”,— constant of the recording equipment, in the form “k = … imp/km”,— effective circumference of the wheel tyres in the form “l = … mm”,— tyre size,— the date on which the characteristic coefficient of the vehicle was determined and the effective circumference of the wheel tyres measured,— the vehicle identification number,— the part of the vehicle where the adaptor, if any, is installed,— the part of the vehicle where the motion sensor is installed, if not connected to the gear-box or an adaptor is not being used,— a description of the colour of the cable between the adaptor and that part of the vehicle providing its incoming impulses,— the serial number of the embedded motion sensor of the adaptor.’3. In chapter V, section 2, the following requirement shall be added:‘— 250a.— Installation plaques for vehicles equipped with adaptors, or for vehicles where the motion sensor is not connected to the gear-box shall be fitted at the time of installation. For all other vehicles, installation plaques bearing the new information shall be fitted at the time of inspection following the installation.’4. After Appendix 11, an Appendix 12 as set out in the Annex to this Regulation is added. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply 6 months after the date of publication.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 January 2009.For the CommissionAntonio TAJANIVice-President(1)  OJ L 370, 31.12.1985, p. 8.ANNEXAppendix 12ADAPTOR FOR M 1 AND N1 CATEGORY VEHICLESCONTENTS1.1.1.1.2.2.2.1.2.2.2.3.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.3.4.4.4.5.4.6.4.7.5.5.1.5.2.6.6.1.7.7.1.7.2.1.   ABBREVIATIONS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS1.1.   AbbreviationsTBD To Be DefinedVU Vehicle Unit1.2.   Reference standardsISO 16844-3 Road vehicles – Tachograph systems – Part 3: Motion sensor interface2.   GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE ADAPTOR2.1.   Adaptor general descriptionADA_001 The adaptor shall provide a connected VU with secured motion data permanently representative of vehicle speed and distance travelled.ADA_002 A type approved motion sensor (according to the provisions of this Annex, section VIII - Type approval of recording equipment and tachograph cards) shall be fitted into the adaptor housing, which shall also include a pulse converter device inducing the incoming pulses to the embedded motion sensor. The embedded motion sensor itself shall be connected to the VU, so that the interface between the VU and the adaptor shall be compliant with the requirements set out in ISO 16844-3.2.2.   FunctionsADA_003 The adaptor shall include the following functions:— interfacing and adapting the incoming speed pulses,— inducing the incoming pulses to the embedded motion sensor,— all functions of the embedded motion sensor, providing secured motion data to the VU.2.3.   SecurityADA_004 The adaptor shall not be security certified according to the motion sensor generic security target defined in Appendix 10 of this Annex. Security related requirements specified in section 4.4 of this Appendix shall apply instead.3.   REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RECORDING EQUIPMENT WHEN AN ADAPTOR IS INSTALLEDThe requirements in this and the following Chapters indicate how the requirements of this Annex shall be understood when an adaptor is used. The related requirement numbers are provided between brackets.ADA_005 The recording equipment of any vehicle fitted with an adaptor must comply with all the provisions of this Annex, except otherwise specified in this Appendix.ADA_006 When an adaptor is installed, the recording equipment includes cables, the adaptor (instead of a motion sensor), and a VU (001).ADA_007 The detection of events and/or faults function of the recording equipment is modified as follows:— the ‘power supply interruption’ event shall be triggered by the VU, while not in calibration mode, in case of any interruption exceeding 200 milliseconds of the power supply of the embedded motion sensor (066),— any power supply interruption of more than 200 ms (milliseconds) of the adaptor shall generate a power supply interruption of the embedded motion sensor of equivalent length. The adaptor interrupter threshold shall be defined by the adaptor manufacturer,— the ‘motion data error’ event shall be triggered by the VU in case of interruption of the normal data flow between the embedded motion sensor and the VU and/or in case of data integrity or data authentication error during data exchange between the embedded motion sensor and the VU (067),— the ‘security breach attempt’ event shall be triggered by the VU for any other event affecting the security of the embedded motion sensor, while not in calibration mode (068),— the ‘recording equipment’ fault shall be triggered by the VU, while not in calibration mode, for any fault of the embedded motion sensor (070).ADA_008 The adaptor faults detectable by the recording equipment shall be those related with the embedded motion sensor (071).ADA_009 The VU calibration function shall allow to automatically pair the embedded motion sensor with the VU (154, 155).ADA_010 The terms ‘motion sensor’ or ‘sensor’ in the VU Security Target in Appendix 10 of this Annex refer to the embedded motion sensor.4.   CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADAPTOR4.1.   Interfacing and adapting incoming speed pulsesADA_011 The adaptor input interface shall accept frequency pulses representative of the vehicle speed and distance travelled. Electrical characteristics of the incoming pulses are: TBD by the manufacturer. Adjustments accessible to only the adaptor manufacturer and to the approved workshop performing the adaptor installation shall allow the correct interfacing of the adaptor input to the vehicle, if applicable.ADA_012 The adaptor input interface shall be able, if applicable, to multiply or divide the frequency pulses of the incoming speed pulses by a fixed factor, to adapt the signal to a value in the k factor range defined by this Annex (4 000 to 25 000 pulses/km). This fixed factor may only be programmed by the adaptor manufacturer, and the approved workshop performing the adaptor installation.4.2.   Inducing the incoming pulses to the embedded motion sensorADA_013 The incoming pulses, possibly adapted as specified above, shall be induced to the embedded motion sensor, so that each incoming pulse shall be detected by the motion sensor.4.3.   Embedded motion sensorADA_014 The embedded motion sensor shall be stimulated by the induced pulses, thus allowing it to generate motion data accurately representing the vehicle movement, as if it was mechanically interfaced to a moving part of the vehicle.ADA_015 The identification data of the embedded motion sensor shall be used by the VU to identify the adaptor (077).ADA_016 The installation data stored in the embedded motion sensor shall be considered to represent the adaptor installation data (099).4.4.   Security requirementsADA_017 The adaptor housing shall be designed so that it cannot be opened. It shall be sealed, so that physical tampering attempts can be easily detected (e.g. through visual inspection, see ADA_035).ADA_018 It shall not be possible to remove the embedded motion sensor from the adaptor without breaking the seal(s) of the adaptor housing, or breaking the seal between the sensor and the adaptor housing (see ADA_035).ADA_019 The adaptor shall ensure that motion data may only been processed and derived from the adaptor input.4.5.   Performance characteristicsADA_020 The adaptor shall be fully operational in the temperature range (TBD by the manufacturer, depending on the installation position) (159).ADA_021 The adaptor shall be fully operational in the humidity range 10 % to 90 % (160).ADA_022 The adaptor shall be protected against over-voltage, inversion of its power supply polarity, and short circuits (161).ADA_023 The adaptor shall conform to Commission Directive 2006/28/EC (1) adapting to technical progress Council Directive 72/245/EEC, related to electromagnetic compatibility, and shall be protected against electrostatic discharges and transients (162).4.6.   MaterialsADA_024 The adaptor shall meet the protection grade (TBD by the manufacturers, depending upon the installation position) (164, 165).ADA_025 The colour of the adaptor housing shall be yellow.4.7.   MarkingsADA_026 A descriptive plaque shall be affixed to the adaptor and shall show the following details (169):— name and address of the manufacturer of the adaptor,— manufacturer’s part number and year of manufacture of the adaptor,— approval mark of the adaptor type or of the recording equipment type including the adaptor,— the date on which the adaptor has been installed,— the vehicle identification number of the vehicle on which it has been installed.ADA_027 The descriptive plaque shall also show the following details (if not directly readable from the outside on the embedded motion sensor):— name of the manufacturer of the embedded motion sensor,— manufacturer’s part number and year of manufacture of the embedded motion sensor,— approval mark for the embedded motion sensor.5.   INSTALLATION OF THE RECORDING EQUIPMENT WHEN AN ADAPTOR IS USED5.1.   InstallationADA_028 Adaptors to be installed in vehicles shall be delivered only to vehicle manufacturers, or to workshops approved by the competent authorities of the Member States and authorised to install, activate and calibrate digital tachographs.ADA_029 Such approved workshop installing the adaptor shall adjust the input interface and select the division ratio of the input signal (if applicable).ADA_030 Such approved workshop installing the adaptor shall seal the adaptor housing.ADA_031 The adaptor shall be fitted as close as possible to that part of the vehicle which provides its incoming pulses.ADA_032 The cables for providing the adaptor power supply shall be red (positive supply) and black (ground).5.2.   SealingADA_033 The following sealing requirements shall apply:— the adaptor housing shall be sealed (see ADA_017),— the housing of the embedded sensor shall be sealed to the adaptor housing, unless it is not possible to remove the embedded sensor without breaking the seal(s) of the adaptor housing (see ADA_018),— the adaptor housing shall be sealed to the vehicle,— the connection between the adaptor and the equipment which provides its incoming pulses shall be sealed on both ends (to the extent of what is reasonably possible).6.   CHECKS, INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS6.1.   Periodic inspectionsADA_034 When an adaptor is used, each periodic inspection (periodic inspection means in compliance with Requirement 256 through to Requirement 258 of Chapter VI of Annex 1B) of the recording equipment shall include the following checks (257):— that the adaptor carries the appropriate type approval markings,— that the seals on the adaptor and its connections are intact,— that the adaptor is installed as indicated on the installation plaque,— that the adaptor is installed as specified by the adapter and/or vehicle manufacturer,— that mounting an adaptor is authorised for the inspected vehicle.7.   TYPE APPROVAL OF RECORDING EQUIPMENT WHEN AN ADAPTOR IS USED7.1.   General pointsADA_035 Recording equipment shall be submitted for type approval complete, with the adaptor (269).ADA_036 Any adaptor may be submitted for its own type approval, or for type approval as a component of a recording equipment.ADA_037 Such type approval shall include functional tests involving the adaptor. Positive results to each of these tests are stated by an appropriate certificate (270).7.2.   Functional certificateADA_038 A functional certificate of an adaptor or of recording equipment including an adaptor shall be delivered to the adaptor manufacturer only after all the following minimum functional tests have been successfully passed.No Test Description Related requirements1. Administrative examination1.1. Documentation Correctness of documentation of the adaptor2. Visual inspection2.1. Compliance of the adaptor with documentation2.2. Identification/markings of the adaptor ADA_026, ADA_0272.3. Materials of the adaptor 163 to 1672.4. Sealing ADA_017, ADA_018, ADA_0353. Functional tests3.1. Inducing the speed pulses to the embedded motion sensor ADA_0133.2. Interfacing and adapting incoming speed pulses ADA_011, ADA_0123.3. Motion measurement accuracy 022 to 0264. Environmental tests4.1. Manufacturer test results Results of manufacturer environment tests ADA_020, ADA_021, ADA_022, ADA_023, ADA_0245. EMC5.1. Radiated emissions and susceptibility Verify compliance with Directive 2006/28/EC ADA_0235.2. Manufacturer test results Results of manufacturer environment tests ADA_023(1)  OJ L 65, 7.3.2006, p. 27.
",approval;COC;certificate of compliance;certificate of conformity;quality certificate;quality certification;electronic device;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;transport safety;passenger protection;road transport;road haulage;transport by road;safety device;brake mechanism;head-rest;protective device;rear-view mirror;safety belt;Community certification,22
3637,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 189/2004 of 2 February 2004 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of multiflorous (spray) carnations originating in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001(3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 786/2002(4), opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Malta, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, respectively.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 187/2004(5) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97(7), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for multiflorous (spray) carnations originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip; the Customs duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2003. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of multiflorous (spray) carnations (CN code ex 0603 10 20 ) originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 4 February 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 February 2004.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22.(2) OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 109, 19.4.2001, p. 2.(4) OJ L 127, 14.5.2002, p. 3.(5) See page 8 of this Official Journal.(6) OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16.(7) OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1.
",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;import;Middle East;Near East;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
25932,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 662/2003 of 11 April 2003 fixing the minimum selling prices for butter and the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 117th individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 509/2002(2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas:(1) The intervention agencies are, pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2571/97 of 15 December 1997 on the sale of butter at reduced prices and the granting of aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice-cream and other foodstuffs(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 635/2000(4), to sell by invitation to tender certain quantities of butter that they hold and to grant aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter. Article 18 of that Regulation stipulates that in the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed for butter and maximum aid shall be fixed for cream, butter and concentrated butter. It is further stipulated that the price or aid may vary according to the intended use of the butter, its fat content and the incorporation procedure, and that a decision may also be taken to make no award in response to the tenders submitted. The amount(s) of the processing securities must be fixed accordingly.(2) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. The minimum selling prices and the maximum aid and processing securities applying for the 117th individual invitation to tender, under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97, shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 12 April 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 April 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.(2) OJ L 79, 22.3.2002, p. 15.(3) OJ L 350, 20.12.1997, p. 3.(4) OJ L 76, 25.3.2000, p. 9.ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 11 April 2003 fixing the minimum selling prices for butter and the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 117th individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97>TABLE>
",award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;selling price;minimum price;floor price;concentrated product;concentrate;condensed foodstuff;condensed product;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;cream;dairy cream;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;butter,22
13895,"95/586/EC: Council Decision of 22 December 1995 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement constituted in the form of an agreed minute, an exchange of letters, an exchange of notes and the Annexes thereto between the European Community and Canada on fisheries in the context of the NAFO Convention. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 43 in conjunction with Article 228 (3), first subparagraph thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas the European Community and Canada are committed to enhanced cooperation in the conservation and rational management of fish stocks, in particular in the framework of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO);Whereas, with a view to increasing cooperation in that field, the European Community and Canada have agreed to collaborate further on management arrangements for species covered by the NAFO Convention, and in particular for Greenland halibut;Whereas their Agreement is reflected in the Agreement constituted in the form of an agreed minute, an exchange of letters, an exchange of notes and the Annexes thereto between the European Community and Canada on fisheries in the context of the NAFO Convention, which was signed on 20 April 1995;Whereas it is in the Community's interest to approve the said Agreement,. The Agreement constituted in the form of an agreed minute, an exchange of letters, an exchange of notes and the Annexes thereto between the European Community and Canada on fisheries in the context of the NAFO Convention is approved.The text of the acts referred to in the first paragraph are attached to this Decision. The Council agrees hereby to conclude the Agreement on behalf of the Community (3).This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. ATIENZA SERNA(1) OJ No C 239, 14. 9. 1995, p. 8.(2) Opinion delivered on 15 December 1995 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council.
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;conservation of fish stocks;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);North-West Atlantic Fisheries Organisation;ICNAF;International Commission for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries;NAFO;Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation;fishing agreement;Canada;Newfoundland;Quebec,22
38951,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1164/2010 of 9 December 2010 approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Pomodoro S. Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino (PDO)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 and in accordance with Article 17(2) thereof, the Commission has examined Italy’s application for the approval of amendments to the specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Pomodoro S. Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino’ registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 (2), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1263/96 (3).(2) Since the amendments in question are not minor within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission published the amendment application in the Official Journal of the European Union (4), as required by the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of that Regulation. As no statement of objection within the meaning of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been notified to the Commission, the amendments should be approved,. The amendments to the specification published in the Official Journal of the European Union regarding the name contained in the Annex to this Regulation are hereby approved. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 December 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ L 148, 21.6.1996, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 19.(4)  OJ C 73, 23.3.2010, p. 42.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedITALYPomodoro S. Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino (PDO)
",Italy;Italian Republic;location of production;location of agricultural production;agricultural product;farm product;product quality;quality criterion;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;mode of production;labelling,22
2515,"1999/212/EC: Commission Decision of 18 March 1999 on certain measures to prevent the transmission of foot- and-mouth disease virus from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia to the territory for the European Community (notified under document number C(1999) 712) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), and in particular Article 22(1) thereof,Whereas during the months of February and March 1999 foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed to be present in livestock in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia; whereas the disease is one of the most contagious diseases of cattle, sheep, goats and pigs; whereas the virus causing the disease can persist in a contaminated environment outside the host animal for several weeks depending on the temperature;Whereas the presence of foot-and-mouth disease in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia is liable to constitute a serious risk to the livestock population of the Community;Whereas it is necessary to rapidly adopt certain protection measures at Community level which take into account the survival of the foot-and-mouth disease virus in the environment and potential routes of virus transmission; whereas transport vehicles used for transport of animals on arrival from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia to Community territory may cause a potential risk of harbouring virus;Whereas importation of animals to the Community primarily relates to import of horses; whereas the health requirements for importation of horses are laid down in Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae (2), as last amended by Directive 92/36/EEC (3);Whereas appropriate cleansing and disinfection of animal transport vehicles is the most appropriate way to reduce the risk of rapid virus transmission over large distances;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. For the purpose of this decision a livestock vehicle means: a motor vehicle being used or which has been used for transport of animals. 1. The Member States shall ensure that the operator of an empty livestock vehicle on arrival from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia at the point of entry to the territory of the Community provides documentation which indicates that the vehicle has been cleansed and disinfected. The documentation shall provide information on cleansing and disinfection equivalent to that shown in the Annex of this Decision.2. In the event the measure referred to in paragraph 1 has been implemented inappropriately the Member State concerned may reject the livestock vehicle or subject the vehicle to proper cleansing and disinfection at a designated place as close as possible to the point of entry. Livestock vehicles carrying equidae, being imported in accordance with provisions of Council Directive 90/426/EEC, may be subject to cleansing and disinfection on the arrival at the border inspection post. The mentioned cleansing and disinfection shall be carried out at a place as close as possible to the border inspection post, designated by the official veterinarian. The measures of the present Decision shall be reviewed before 30 April 1999 and apply until 30 April 1999. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 March 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 24, 31. 1. 1998, p. 9.(2) OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 42.(3) OJ L 157, 10. 6. 1992, p. 28.ANNEXCLEANSING AND DISINFECTION CERTIFICATE FOR MEANS OF TRANSPORT USED FOR THE TRANSPORT OF LIVESTOCK>START OF GRAPHIC>>END OF GRAPHIC>
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;third country;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule;foot-and-mouth disease,22
21083,"2001/936/EC: Commission Decision of 28 December 2001 derogating from Council Decision 2001/822/EC, as regards the rules of origin for prepared and preserved shrimps and prawns from Greenland (notified under document number C(2001) 4648). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 2001/822/EC of 27 November 2001 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Community(1), and in particular Article 37(8)(a) of Annex III thereto,Whereas:(1) On 28 September 2001 Greenland requested a derogation from the rules of origin set out in Annex II to Council Decision 91/482/EEC(2) in respect of an annual quantity of 2100 tonnes of prepared and preserved shrimps and prawns of the species Pandalus borealis, to be exported from Greenland over a period of five years.(2) Greenland based its request on the fact that during certain periods of the year there is a shortfall in supplies of originating shrimps and prawns.(3) With effect from 2 December 2001, Decision 91/482/EEC, was repealed and replaced by Decision 2001/822/EC.(4) Article 37 of Annex III to Decision 2001/822/EC concerning the definition of the concept of ""originating products"" and methods of administrative cooperation provides that derogations from the rules of origin may be permitted where justified by the development of existing industries or the creation of new industries in a country or territory.(5) Article 37 of Annex III to Decision 2001/822/EC reproduces, in substance, the provisions of Article 30 of Annex II to Decision 91/482/EEC.(6) It is therefore appropriate to examine Greenland's request in the light of Article 37 of Annex III to Decision 2001/822/EC.(7) The requested derogation is justified under Annex III to Decision 2001/822/EC and, specifically, under Article 37(7) thereof, in so far as the value added to the non-originating products used in Greenland would be above 45 % of the value of the finished product and since there would be no serious injury to an economic sector of the Community or of one or more Member States, provided that certain conditions relating to quantities, surveillance and duration were respected.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. By way of derogation from the provisions of Annex III to Decision 2001/822/EC, prepared and preserved shrimps and prawns of the species Pandalus borealis falling within CN code ex 1605 20, processed in Greenland from non-originating shrimps and prawns, shall be regarded as originating in Greenland in accordance with the terms of this Decision. The derogation provided for in Article 1 shall apply to the quantities shown in the Annex to this Decision which are imported into the Community from Greenland during the period of 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2006. 1. The quantities referred to in the Annex shall be managed by the Commission, which shall take any administrative action it deems advisable for their efficient management.2. Where an importer presents, in a Member State, a declaration of entry for free circulation, including an application for the benefit of this Decision, the Member State shall, if the declaration has been accepted by the customs authorities, notify the Commission of its wish to draw the amount corresponding to its requirements.Applications to draw, showing the date of acceptance of declarations, shall be transmitted to the Commission without delay.Withdrawals shall be granted by the Commission in order of date of acceptance of declarations of entry for free circulation by the Member States' customs authorities, provided that the available balance permits.If a Member State fails to use a withdrawal it shall return it, as soon as possible, to the appropriate quota.If requests exceed the available balance of a given quota, quantities shall be allocated on a pro rata basis. The Commission shall inform the Member States of withdrawal on the quotas.Each Member State shall ensure that importers have continuous and equal access to the amounts available as long as the balance permits. The customs authorities of Greenland shall take the necessary steps to carry out quantitative checks on exports of the products referred to in Article 1. To that end, all the certificates they issue pursuant to this Decision shall bear a reference to it. The competent authorities of Greenland shall forward to the Commission every three months a statement of the quantities in respect of which movement certificates EUR.1 have been issued pursuant to this Decision and the serial numbers of those certificates. Box 7 of EUR.1 certificates issued under this Decision shall contain one of the following references to this Decision:- ""Excepción - Decisión ..."";- ""Undtagelse - Beslutning ..."";- ""Abweichung - Entscheidung ..."";- ""Παρέκκλιση - Απόφαση ..."";- ""Derogation - Decision ..."";- ""Dérogation - Décision ..."";- ""Deroga - decisione ..."";- ""Afwijking - Beschikking ..."";- ""Derrogação - Decisão ..."";- ""Poikkeus - Päätös ..."";- ""Undantag - beslut nr ..."". This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2006. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 December 2001.For the CommissionFrederik BolkesteinMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 314, 30.11.2001, p. 1.(2) OJ L 263, 19.3.1991, p. 1.ANNEXGreenland>TABLE>
",Greenland;prepared foodstuff;cooked foodstuff;deep-frozen dish;food preparation;pre-cooked foodstuff;food preserving;preserving of foodstuffs;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,22
22790,"2002/439/EC: Council Decision of 4 June 2002 authorising Germany to apply a measure derogating from Article 21 of the Sixth Directive 77/388/EEC on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment(1), and in particular Article 27(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) In a request submitted in the form of two letters addressed to the Commission, registered by the Commission's Secretariat-General on 9 January 2002, the German Government sought authorisation to introduce a measure derogating from Article 21(1)(a) of Directive 77/388/EEC.(2) The other Member States were informed of Germany's request by letter of 16 January 2002.(3) Article 21(1) of Directive 77/388/EEC, in the version of Article 28g of the said Directive, stipulates that, under the internal system, the taxable person supplying taxable goods or services is normally liable to pay value added tax (VAT).(4) The purpose of the derogation requested by Germany is to make the recipient liable for the value added tax due firstly on the supply, outside a judicial liquidation procedure, of goods provided as security by one VAT taxable person to another in execution of that security and secondly on the supply of immovable property sold at public auction to another VAT taxable person in the course of the judicial liquidation of the enterprise that owned the immovable property sold.(5) This derogation is intended to simplify the collection of the tax insofar as, in practice, the person normally liable for the tax is, in the instances for which the derogation is sought, generally prevented by financial difficulties from paying the VAT invoiced.(6) This state of affairs adversely affects public finances in that the recipient of the goods can nonetheless deduct the value added tax invoiced to him, even though it has not been paid by the taxable person who supplied the goods.(7) By designating the recipient of the goods as the person liable for the value added tax, the derogation removes the difficulties encountered without affecting the amount of tax due.(8) The authorisation should be granted until 31 December 2006, which will enable the derogation to be reviewed in the light of experience.(9) The derogation in question does not adversely affect the Communities' own resources from VAT,. By way of derogation from Article 21(1)(a) of Directive 77/388/EEC, in the version of Article 28g thereof, Germany is hereby authorised to designate the recipient of the supplies of goods referred to in Article 2 of this Decision as the person liable to pay value added tax. The recipient of the supply of goods may be designated as the person liable to pay VAT in the following instances:1. the supply, outside a judicial liquidation procedure, of goods provided as security by one VAT taxable person to another in execution of that security;2. the supply of immovable property sold at public auction to another VAT taxable person in the course of the judicial liquidation of the enterprise that owned the immovable property thus sold. This Decision shall expire on 31 December 2006. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Luxembourg, 4 June 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. De Rato Y Figaredo(1) OJ L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 1. Directive last amended by Directive 2001/115/EC (OJ L 15, 17.1.2002, p. 24).
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;delivery;consignment;delivery costs;means of delivery;shipment;provision of services;basis of tax assessment;common basis of assessment;tax liability;taxation basis;uniform basis of assessment;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,22
26071,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 848/2003 of 16 May 2003 fixing the minimum selling prices for butter and the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 119th individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 509/2002(2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas:(1) The intervention agencies are, pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2571/97 of 15 December 1997 on the sale of butter at reduced prices and the granting of aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice-cream and other foodstuffs(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 635/2000(4), to sell by invitation to tender certain quantities of butter that they hold and to grant aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter. Article 18 of that Regulation stipulates that in the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed for butter and maximum aid shall be fixed for cream, butter and concentrated butter. It is further stipulated that the price or aid may vary according to the intended use of the butter, its fat content and the incorporation procedure, and that a decision may also be taken to make no award in response to the tenders submitted. The amount(s) of the processing securities must be fixed accordingly.(2) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. The minimum selling prices and the maximum aid and processing securities applying for the 119th individual invitation to tender, under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97, shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 17 May 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 May 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.(2) OJ L 79, 22.3.2002, p. 15.(3) OJ L 350, 20.12.1997, p. 3.(4) OJ L 76, 25.3.2000, p. 9.ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 16 May 2003 fixing the minimum selling prices for butter and the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 119th individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97>TABLE>
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10890,"93/136/EEC: Council Decision of 25 February 1993 establishing a third Community action programme to assist disabled people (Helios II 1993 to 1996). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 128 and 235 thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 63/266/EEC of 2 April 1963 laying down general principles for implementing a common vocational training policy (1), and in particular the 10th principle thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (2),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (3),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (4),Whereas, in connection with the Community's social dimension, it is appropriate to adopt suitable measures to assist disabled people;Whereas the conclusions of the Council and of the Ministers of Education meeting within the Council of 14 May 1987 concerning a programme of European collaboration on the integration of handicapped children into ordinary schools (5) and the resolution  of the Council and of the Ministers of Education meeting within the Council of 31 May 1990 concerning integration of children and young people with disabilities into ordinary systems of education (6) affirm the need to remove material barriers, to use  flexible education methods to meet individual needs and to facilitate transition to education, to working life and to adult life, to establish as active a policy of cooperation as possible with specialized institutions, to make use of the various  possibilities offered by new technologies with regard to education and to foster links between the family, the community, social and health services and the world of work;Whereas exchanges of information and experience on questions common to Member States' education systems should be developed by means of cooperation between those activities so designated by Member States, while fully respecting Member States'  responsibility for the content of of teaching and the organization of their educational systems, as well as their cultural and linguistic diversity, and excluding any harmonization of the laws and regulations of the Member States;Whereas this programme is designed to complement action taken at national, regional and local levels, in particular by ensuring an exchange of experience and information relating to such action;Whereas the main responsibility for integration in the educational field, occupational and economic integration, social integration and an independent way of life for disabled people lies with the Member States but cooperative action at Community level  may help Member States to improve the effectiveness of the measures which they take in this area;Whereas the Community Charter of the fundamental social rights of workers, adopted at the European Council in Strasbourg on 9 December 1989 by the Heads of State or Government of 11 Member States, proclaims inter alia, in point 26:'26. All disabled persons, whatever the origin and nature of their disability, must be entitled to additional concrete measures aimed at improving their social and professional integration.These measures must concern, in particular, according to the capacities of the beneficiaries, vocational training, ergonomics, accessibility, mobility, means of transport and housing.';Whereas there is a need for a programme to cover a period of four years;Whereas a sum of ECU 37 million is estimated to be necessary in order to implement this multiannual programme;Whereas the amount deemed necessary is intended to fund the programme for the period 1993 to 1996, within the financial perspective of the European Communities in force;Whereas, because this Decision is concerned, on the one hand, with principles for implementing a vocational training policy and on promoting employment and, on the other, with measures, including those to promote functional rehabilitation, educational  integration, social integration and an independent way of life for disabled people, which need to be adopted in order to attain one of the objectives of the Community, and the Treaty has not provided the necessary specific powers, it is necessary to  rely upon both Article 128 and Article 235 of the Treaty,. Establishment of Helios II  A Community action programme to promote equal opportunities for and the integration of disabled people, hereinafter referred to as 'Helios II', is hereby established for the period 1 January 1993 to 31 December 1996. Definition of disabled people  For the purposes of Helios II, disabled people means people with serious impairments, disabilities or handicaps resulting from physical, including sensory, or mental or psychological impairments which restrict or make  impossible the performance of an activity or function considered normal for a human being. Objectives  The objectives of Helios II shall be as follows in respect of functional rehabilitation, educational integration, vocational training, employment rehabilitation, economic and social integration and an independent way of life for disabled  people:(a) to continue to develop and improve exchange and information activities with the Member States and non-governmental organizations, hereinafter referred to as NGOs, which can make a useful contribution as referred to in (c), and to ensure that they  are given as wide a distribution as possible;(b) to promote effective approaches and measures in order to achieve increased effectiveness and better coordination of actions carried out under (c);(c) to promote the development of a policy at Community level of cooperation with the Member States and the organizations and associations concerned with integration based on the best innovative and effective exprience and practice in the Member States  involving, where appropriate, voluntary organizations in accordance with national laws and/or practice;(d) to continue cooperation with European NGOs and NGOs which are regarded as representative in the respective Member States, through national disability councils where they exist, and which have expressed a desire to cooperate at Community level. Measures  1. The general measures designed to promote the objectives referred to in Article 3 shall be as follows:(a) coordinating, undertaking and encouraging activities based on specific annual themes, which the intention of promoting innovation, facilitating exchanges of experience and encouraging the dissemination of successful experiences and the transfer of  effective practices.These activities shall closely involve disabled people, their families, representative organizations, experts, researchers, professionals working in the field, voluntary helpers and the two sides of industry;(b) meeting the information needs of disabled people by pursuing, within the context of the computerized information and documentation system Handynet, on the basis of national data, the collection, adaptation at European level, updating, exchange and  dissemination of information gathered in the Member Sates by the national collection and information centres.The Council shall re-examine the Handynet system, before 31 December 1994, on the basis of a Commission report evaluating, inter alia, the first Handynet module on technical aids and, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the  European Parliament, shall decide on the conditions for continuing the Handynet system after that date;(c) encouraging disabled people to take part in Community programmes, in particular in the areas of training and preparation for working life, new technologies, vocational training and employment, equality between men and women, the learning of  languages, and mobility of, and exchanges by, young people within the Community;(d) developing exchanges of information and experience on issues common to Member States' education systems by means of cooperation between those activities so designated by Member States;(e) ensuring close coordination with activities undertaken by organizations at international level, and cooperation with other activites at international level in the areas referred to in Article 3.2. The measures designed to attain the objectives set out in Article 3 are listed in the Annex. Funding  1. Helios II shall run for four years.2. The amount of Community funds estimated to be necessary for its implementation is ECU 37 million for the period 1993 to 1996, within the framework of the financial forecast of the European Communities in force.3. The budget authority shall determine the appropriations available for each financial year, having regard to the principles of good management referred to in Article 2 of the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European  Communities. Implementation by the Commission  The Commission shall ensure the implementation of Helios II in accordance with Article 8 and in close cooperation with the Member States and the institutions and organizations catering for the integration of disabled  people. Consistency and complementarity  The Commission shall ensure that there is consistency and complementarity between the Community measures to be implemented under Helios II and the other relevant Community programmes and initiatives. Advisory Committee  1. The Commission shall be assisted by an Advisory Committee, hereinafter referred to as the 'Committee', composed of two government representatives from each Member State and chaired by a representative of the Commission.2. The representative of the Commission shall submet to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft, within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter,  if necessary by taking a vote.The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes.The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the committee. It shall inform the committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account.3. The committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. European disability forum  1. Before consulting the committee, the Commission shall ascertain the views of a European disability forum, hereinafter referred to as the 'forum', on all appropriate aspects of Helios II.The forum shall be made up of:(a) representatives appointed by the Commission on the basis of proposals submitted by organizations referred to in Article 3 (d) and after the Commission has requested the opinion of each Member State, from a maximum of 24 NGOs of disabled people or  their families, or acting on behalf of disabled people.At least one NGO representative of each Member State shall be represented on the Forum.NGO's may be represented through national disability councils, where they exist;(b) a representative of employers' organizations and a representative of trade union organizations, each being appointed by the Commission on the basis of proposals from the organizations representing these interests at Community level.The Commission shall endeavour to ensure that the members of the forum give a balanced reflection of:(a) the various types of disability;(b) the various types of activities undertaken by disabled people or on their behalf;(c) the various national interests; and(d) associations comprising NGOs from all or a number of Member States.2. The forum shall appoint its Chairman, who may be a Commission representative.3. The forum shall adopt its rules of procedure. 0Liaison Group  1. Before consulting the committee, the Commission shall convene a liaison group chaired by the Commission representative referred to in Article 8 (1) and consisting of:(a) one of the government representatives for each Member State referred to in Article 8 (1);(b) 12 forum members appointed by the latter.2. If a Member State or one of the members appointed by the forum considers that the questions which it is to examine are of special importance to it, it may request that a second representative attend the meeting.3. The Liaisons Group shall adopt its rules of procedure. 1Reports  1. Before 1 July 1994 the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee a brief report on the implementation of Article 4 (1) (b).2. By 31 December 1995 at the latest, the Commission shall submit an interim evaluation report to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee on the implementation of Helios II together, where appropriate, with a proposal  for a Decision revising Helios II.3. Before 1 July 1997 the Commission shall submit a full report to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee on the implementation and results of Helios II.4. In the reports referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3, the Commission shall mention inter alia the outcome of the independent and objective evaluation referred to in section 1.2 of the Annex.. Done at Brussels, 25 February 1993.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. TROEJBORG(1) OJ No 63, 20. 4. 1963, p. 1338/63.(2) OJ No C 293, 12. 11. 1991, p. 2; OJ No C 25, 28. 1. 1993, p. 1.(3) OJ No C 305, 23. 11. 1992.(4) OJ No C 79, 30. 3. 1992, p. 20.(5) OJ No C 211, 8. 8. 1987, p. 1.(6) OJ No C 162, 30. 7. 1990, p. 2.ANNEXMEASURES  (Article 4)1. General remarks1.1. These measures will be undertaken by the Commission in close cooperation with the Member States, associations of disabled people and of their families, the two sides of industry and professional and voluntary bodies involved in the integration of  disabled people.1.2. There will be independent and objective evaluation of each measure adopted under Helios II.1.3. In addition, special attention will be given to the role of effective technologies for the integration of disabled people.The pedagogical and practical potential of effective technologies can be a useful tool in the development of teaching aids, the adaptation of workplaces, means of communication and mobility and as a way of ending the isolation of disabled people.1.4. The Commission will take into consideration the economic situation of the Member States or regions in which the specific measures are to be carried out.1.5. The amount granted for all the following activities:- Handynet system (section 3),- cooperation with the NGOs (section 4), and- cooperation with outside experts (section 9)may: not exceed 50 % of the overall allocation for Helios II.The amount granted for activities relating to exchanges and information between Member States (section 2) may not be less than 25 % of the overall allocation for Helios II.2. Activities relating to exchanges and information between Member States2.1. Community contributionIn order to achieve the objective of an exchange of information and experience between Member States, the Community may make a contribution to activities relating to the areas referred to in Article 3, namely functional rehabilitation, educational  integration, vocational training, employment rehabilitation, economic and social integration and an independent way of life for disabled people.Such activities will consist of conferences, seminars, exchanges of information, study visits and training courses organized on the basis of annual topics determined after the Committee has been consulted and after the forum's point of view has been  obtained.Participants in such activities will be appointed by Member States taking into account the nature of their activities and possible consistency and complementarity with other Community activities, with a view to passing the experience they have acquired  to the representatives of national, regional and local authorities, and to NGOs through national disability councils, where they exist.Where appropriate, participants may be replaced by the Member State which appointed them.The Commission will facilitate, where appropriate, contacts between participants according to the area of integration or the category of disability concerend with a view to encouraging exchange in each field.2.2. Rate of Community financial contribution(a) up to 50 % for conferences (in cooperation with national authorities);(b) up to 100 % for seminars, working party activities, study visits and training courses.3. Handynet computerized information and documentation system3.1. General proceduresIn order to meet the information needs of disabled people, the Handynet system will offer users a multilingual database, a multilingual electronic newspaper and a computer-based message system.Collection of data at national level will be carried out by national collection and coordination centres desginated by the Member States.Data will be forwarded to the Commission, which will adapt them to the Handynet system, update them regularly and make them available to the national centres designated by the Member State in the form of 'compact disk read only memory' (CD-ROM).Dissemination to users of the information processed under the Handynet system will be the responsibility of the Member States and carried out by the information and advice centres designated by the Member States.3.2. Specific activitiesThe Commission will continue to develop and update the first Handynet module on technical aids.That module consists of a European database comprising:- an inventory of technical aids (with prices) available on the Community market for disabled people with all types of disabilities,- a list of manufacturers and distribution agencies for these products in the Member States, and- the national rules and procedures which disabled people must follow in order to obtain such technical aids.In addition, the Commission will extend promotion of:- positive and forward-looking activities to encourage the adaptation of technologies, including new technologies, to the needs of disabled people,- research and creation of technical aids, in particular by drawing up an inventory of applied research activities in this area.The Commission will also examine whether it is possible to include information on the quality of the technical aids in the database.3.3. Rate of Community financial contribution- up to 100 % (to cover the European dimension).4. Cooperation with NGOs4.1. General conditions and procedures for cooperation with the CommissionThe Commission will strengthen cooperation with NGOs, via national disability councils where they exist, and with associations which include NGOs from all or a number of Member States.The Commission will inform the Committee of its cooperation and links with the NGOs referred to in Article 3 (d).4.2. Specific measuresEach year, after the Committee has given its opinion, the Commission will draw up a programme of activities eligible for financial support from the Commission and will give a balanced opinion on the priority ratings of those activities.Eligible activities will include:- conferences, seminars, study visits, training courses and other European-scale cooperative activities,- provision of information for NGOs on actions undertaken at Community level,- advice to the Commission, at its request, on the technical aspects associated with the type of disability or of the specific integration issue being dealt with,- submission of an annual report on activities carried out within the Helios II framework.4.3. Rate of Community financial contribution(a) to 50 % for meetings, conferences, seminars, study visits, training courses and other European-scale cooperative activities;(b) up to 100 % for expenses arising from the provision of coordination and expertise.5. Information and awareness-raising aimed at public opinionWide distribution of information to publicize activities and campaigns to increase the awareness of the public and the media of the possibilities for integrating disabled people.The Commission will contribute to raising public awareness through the organization of competitions, the award of annual prizes for model projects in the various fields relating to the integration of disabled people, and through media activities.Prize-winning model projects will be presented at a conference/exhibition.The Commission may provide financial support for information meetings at national level organized by participants in Helios II.Rate of Community financial contribution: up to 100 %.6. Special themesIn implementing the specific measures detailed above, the participants in Helios II will devote special attention to:- prevention and early assistance, with a view to preventing the appearance or development of an impairment, incapacity or disability,- difficulties encountered by the families of disabled people, disabled women and elderly disabled people,- the economic and social integration of disabled women,- training for professionals and volunteers involed in the various stages of the integration process,- people with special responsibilities in respect of disabled children, adolescents and adults.7. Programmes, measures and initiatives concerned directly with disabled peopleSpecial steps will be taken to create a synergetic effect, in the field of vocational rehabilitation and employment, with the Horizon initiative and, in respect of the use of effective technologies, with the TIDE initiative.8. Studies and technical assistanceStudies, consultancy services and technical assistance required for drawing up proposals or providing technical support in the fields referred to in Article 3.Rate of Community financial contribution: up to 100 %.9. Additional specific action within the framework for the activities referred to in sections 2 to 5Cooperation with the outside experts responsible for assisting the Commission in coordinating, guiding and evaluating the activities referred to in sections 2 to 5.Rate of Community financial contribution: up to 100 %.
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42456,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 306/2013 of 2 April 2013 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Bacillus subtilis (ATCC PTA-6737) for weaned piglets and weaned Suidae other than Sus scrofa domesticus (holder of authorisation Kemin Europa N.V.)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.(2) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for a new use of a preparation of Bacillus subtilis (ATCC PTA-6737). That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3) That application concerns the authorisation of a new use of Bacillus subtilis (ATCC PTA-6737) as a feed additive for weaned piglets and weaned Suidae other than Sus scrofa domesticus, to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’.(4) The use of a preparation of Bacillus subtilis (ATCC PTA-6737) was authorised for 10 years for chickens for fattening by Commission Regulation (EU) No 107/2010 (2) and chickens reared for laying, ducks for fattening, quails, pheasants, partridges, guinea fowl, pigeons, geese for fattening and ostriches by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 885/2011 (3).(5) The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) in its opinion of 25 April 2012 (4) confirmed its previous conclusions that, under the proposed conditions of use, the preparation of Bacillus subtilis (ATCC PTA-6737) is presumed safe for all animal species, consumers of the products of any animals given the additive and the environment. Although three trials performed by the applicant showed at least one significantly improved parameter in comparison with control groups, the Authority was unable to establish a minimum effective dose as proposed by the applicant, because of conflicting results at different dose levels tested. Two trials showed significant improvements with a dose of 1 × 107CFU/kg but not at 5 × 107CFU/kg feed. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(6) The assessment of the preparation of Bacillus subtilis (ATCC PTA-6737) shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘gut flora stabilisers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 April 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.(2)  OJ L 36, 9.2.2010, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 229, 6.9.2011, p. 3.(4)  EFSA Journal 2012; 10(5):2671.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisationCFU/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: gut flora stabilisersAdditive compositionCharacterisation of the active substanceAnalytical method (1)Enumeration: spread plate method using tryptone soya agar with pre heat-treatment of feed samples.Identification: pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) method.(1) In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life and stability to pelleting.(2) For use in (weaned) piglets up to approximately 35 kg.(1)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Community Reference Laboratory: http://irmm.jrc.ec.europa.eu/EURLs/EURL_feed_additives/Pages/index.aspx
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5062,"2010/785/EU: Commission Decision of 17 December 2010 recognising in principle the completeness of the dossier submitted for detailed examination in view of the possible inclusion of pyriofenone in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC (notified under document C(2010) 9076)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular Article 6(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 91/414/EEC provides for the development of a European Union list of active substances authorised for incorporation in plant protection products.(2) The dossier for the active substance pyriofenone was submitted by ISK Biosciences Europe SA to the authorities of the United Kingdom on 31 March 2010 with the application to obtain its inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC.(3) The authorities of the United Kingdom have indicated to the Commission that, on preliminary examination, the dossier for the active substance concerned appears to satisfy the data and information requirements set out in Annex II to Directive 91/414/EEC. The dossier submitted appears also to satisfy the data and information requirements set out in Annex III to Directive 91/414/EEC in respect of one plant protection product containing the active substance concerned. In accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC, the dossier was subsequently forwarded by the applicant to the Commission and other Member States, and was referred to the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health.(4) By this Decision it should be formally confirmed at European Union level that the dossier is considered as satisfying in principle the data and information requirements set out in Annex II and, for at least one plant protection product containing the active substance concerned, the requirements set out in Annex III to Directive 91/414/EEC.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The dossier concerning the active substance identified in the Annex to this Decision, which was submitted to the Commission and the Member States with a view to obtaining the inclusion of that substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, satisfies in principle the data and information requirements set out in Annex II to that Directive.The dossier also satisfies the data and information requirements set out in Annex III to Directive 91/414/EEC in respect of one plant protection product containing the active substance, taking into account the uses proposed. The rapporteur Member State shall pursue the detailed examination for the dossier referred to in Article 1 and shall communicate to the Commission the conclusions of its examination accompanied by any recommendations on the inclusion or non-inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC of the active substance referred to in Article 1 and any conditions for that inclusion as soon as possible and by 31 December 2011 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.ANNEXACTIVE SUBSTANCE CONCERNED BY THIS DECISIONCommon name, CIPAC identification number Applicant Date of application Rapporteur Member StatePyriofenone ISK Biosciences SA 31 March 2010 UK
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3367,"2003/125/EC: Commission Decision of 24 February 2003 on financial aid from the Community for the operation of certain Community reference laboratories in the field of animal health and live animals in 2003 (notified under document number C(2003) 562). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field(1), as last amended by Decision 2001/572/EC(2), and in particular Article 28(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Community financial aid should be granted to the Community reference laboratories designated by the Community to assist them in carrying out the functions and duties laid down in the following Directives and Decisions:- Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever(3),- Council Directive 92/66/EEC of 14 July 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of Newcastle disease(4), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Sweden and Finland,- Council Directive 92/40/EEC of 19 May 1992 introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza(5), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Sweden and Finland,- Council Directive 92/119/EEC of 17 December 1992 introducing general Community measures for the control of certain animals diseases and specific measures relating to swine vesicular disease(6), as last amended by Directive 2002/60/EC(7),- Council Directive 93/53/EEC of 24 June 1993 introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain fish diseases(8), as last amended by Commission Decision 2001/288/EC(9),- Council Directive 95/70/EC of 22 December 1995 introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain diseases affecting bivalve molluscs(10), as last amended by Commission Decision 2001/293/EC(11),- Council Directive 92/35/EEC of 29 April 1992 laying down control rules and measures to combat African horse sickness(12), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Sweden and Finland,- Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000 laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue(13),- Council Decision 2000/258/EC of 20 March 2000 designating a specific institute responsible for establishing the criteria necessary for standardising the serological tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines(14),- Council Directive 2002/60/EC of 27 June 2002 laying down specific provisions for the control of African swine fever and amending Directive 92/119/EEC as regards Teschen disease and African swine fever(15),- Council Decision 96/463/EC of 23 July 1996 designating the reference body responsible for collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species(16).(2) The financial contribution from the Community shall be granted provided that the actions planned are efficiently carried out and that the authorities supply all the necessary information within the time limits laid down.(3) For budgetary reasons, Community assistance should be granted for a period of one year.(4) Additional financial assistance for the organisation of a yearly workshop in the area of responsibility of the Community reference laboratories should be granted during the same period in one case.(5) Pursuant to Article 3, paragraph 2, of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999(17), veterinary and plant health measures undertaken in accordance with Community rules shall be financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund; for financial control purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 apply.(6) Commission Regulation (EC) No 324/2003(18), establishes the eligible expenditures of the Community reference laboratories receiving financial assistance under Article 28 of Decision 90/424/EEC and the procedures for the submission of expenditures and audits.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. For classical swine fever, the Community shall grant financial assistance to Germany for the functions and duties referred to in Annex IV to Directive 2001/89/EC, to be carried out by the Institut f체r Virologie der Tier채rztlichen Hochschule, Hanover, Germany.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 190000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2003. The Community's financial assistance for organisation of a technical workshop on classical swine fever diagnostic techniques shall amount to a maximum of EUR 20000. For Newcastle disease, the Community shall grant financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties referred to in Annex V to Directive 92/66/EEC, to be carried out by the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 60000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2003. For avian influenza, the Community shall grant financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties referred to in Annex V to Directive 92/40/EEC, to be carried out by the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 120000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2003. For swine vesicular disease, the Community shall grant financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties referred to in Annex III to Directive 92/119/EEC to be carried out by the Pirbright Laboratory, United Kingdom.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 95000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2003. For fish diseases, the Community shall grant financial assistance to Denmark for the functions and duties referred to in Annex C to Directive 93/53/EEC, to be carried out by the Danish Veterinary Institute, Aarhus, Denmark.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 135000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2003. For diseases of bivalve molluscs, the Community shall grant financial assistance to France for the functions and duties referred to in Annex B to Directive 95/70/EC, to be carried out by the IFREMER, La Tremblade, France.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 85000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2003. For African horse sickness, the Community shall grant financial assistance to Spain for the functions and duties referred to in Annex I to Directive 92/35/EEC, to be carried out by the Laboratorio de sanidad y producci처n animal, Algete, Spain.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 45000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2003. For bluetongue, the Community shall grant financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties referred to in Annex II to Directive 2000/75/EC, to be carried out by the Pirbright Laboratory, United Kingdom.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 120000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2003. For rabies serology, the Community shall grant financial assistance to France for the functions and duties referred to in Annex II to Council Decision 2000/258/EC, to be carried out by the laboratory of the AFSSA Nancy, France.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 130000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2003. 0For African swine fever, the Community shall grant financial assistance to Spain for the functions and duties referred to in Annex V to Directive 2002/60/EC, to be carried out by the Centro de Investigaci처n en Sanidad Animal, Valdeolmos, Madrid, Spain.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 100000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2003. 1For the assessment of the results of the methods of testing pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species, and the harmonisation of the various methods of testing, the Community shall grant financial assistance to Sweden for the functions and duties referred to in Annex II to Decision 96/463/EC to be carried out by the Interbull Centre, Upsala, Sweden.The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 60000 for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2003. 2This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 24 February 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19.(2) OJ L 203, 28.7.2001, p. 16.(3) OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5.(4) OJ L 260, 5.9.1992, p. 1.(5) OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1.(6) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 69.(7) OJ L 192, 20.7.2002, p. 27.(8) OJ L 175, 19.7.1993, p. 23.(9) OJ L 99, 10.4.2001, p. 11.(10) OJ L 332, 30.12.1995, p. 33.(11) OJ L 100, 11.4.2001, p. 30.(12) OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 19.(13) OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74.(14) OJ L 79, 30.3.2000, p. 40.(15) OJ L 192, 20.7.2002, p. 27.(16) OJ L 192, 2.8.1996, p. 19.(17) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.(18) OJ L 47, 21.2.2003, p. 14.
",animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;animal health;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,22
1626,"81/135/EEC: Commission Decision of 18 February 1981 establishing that the apparatus described as 'EG and GPAR-OMA 2 system' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 22 September 1980, the United Kingdom Government has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""EG and GPAR-OMA 2 system"", to be used for the electronic detection of very weak spectra and their processing, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 8 January 1981 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is an optical multichannel detector;Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research ; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities ; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus ; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus ; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as ""EG and GPAR-OMA 2 system"", which is the subject of an application by the United Kingdom Government of 22 September 1980, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 February 1981.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 184, 15.7.1975, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 134, 31.5.1979, p. 1. (3) OJ No L 318, 13.12.1979, p. 32.
",scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;spectrometry;atomic spectrometry;emission spectrometry;mass spectrometry;molecular spectrometry;optical spectrometry;spectrography;spectrophotometry;spectroscopic analysis,22
16619,"Council Regulation (EC) No 404/97 of 20 December 1996 allocating, for 1997, catch quotas between Member States for vessels fishing in Polish waters. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with Article 124 of the 1994 Act of Accession, fisheries agreements concluded by the Kingdom of Sweden with third countries are managed by the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries of 1 February 1978, the Community, on behalf of the Kingdom of Sweden, and the Republic of Poland have held consultations concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1997;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1997 should be fixed for the vessels of the other Party;Whereas the necessary measures should be taken to implement, for 1997, the results of these consultations held with Poland;Whereas to ensure efficient management of the catch possibilities available in Polish waters, they should be allocated among Member States as quotas in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the relevant control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (2);Whereas additional conditions for the year-to-year management of TACs and quotas in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (3), were not agreed with Poland;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1997,. From 1 January to 31 December 1997 vessels flying the flag of a Member State are hereby authorized to make catches in waters falling within the fisheries jurisdiction of Poland and within the quota limits set out in the Annex hereto. Stocks referred to in the Annex shall not be subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 2, 3 and 5 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. BARRETT(1) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 115, 9. 5. 1987, p. 3.ANNEXAllocation of Community catch quotas in Polish waters for 1997>TABLE>
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Poland;Republic of Poland;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,22
12942,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1071/94 of 6 May 1994 fixing the minimum import price applicable to certain types of processed cherries during the 1994/95 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 549/94 (2), and in particular Article 9 (6)  thereof,Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 3225/88 (3) fixes general rules for the system of minimum import prices for certain processed cherries;Whereas, pursuant to Article 9 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86, minimum import prices are to be determined having regard in particular to:- the free-at-frontier prices on import into the Community,- the prices obtained on world markets,- the situation on the internal Community market,- the trend of trade with non-member countries;Whereas a minimum import price should be fixed on the basis of the abovementioned criteria for the 1994/95 marketing year for certain types of processed cherries listed in Annex I (B) to Regulation (EEC) No 426/86;Whereas the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. For each of the products listed in the Annex to this Regulation, the minimum import price applicable during the 1994/95 marketing year shall be as set out in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on 10 May 1994.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 May 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 69, 12. 3. 1994, p. 5.(3) OJ No L 288, 21. 10. 1988, p. 11.ANNEX""(ECU/100 kg net weight)"""" ID=""1"">ex 0811> ID=""2"">Fruit and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90> ID=""2"">  Other:""> ID=""2"">     Containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 10> ID=""2"">      With a sugar content exceeding 13% by weight:""> ID=""2"">        Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus):""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 10> ID=""2"">          Unstoned> ID=""3"">48,20"">  ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 10> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">54,50""> ID=""2"">        Other cherries:""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 10> ID=""2"">          Unstoned> ID=""3"">48,20""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 10> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">54,50""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 30> ID=""2"">       Other:""> ID=""2"">        Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus):""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 30> ID=""2"">          Unstoned> ID=""3"">48,20""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 30> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">54,50""> ID=""2"">        Other cherries:""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 30>  ID=""2"">          Unstoned> ID=""3"">48,20""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 30> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">54,50""> ID=""2"">    Other:""> ID=""2"">      Cherries:""> ID=""2"">        Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus):""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 75> ID=""2"">          Unstoned>  ID=""3"">48,20""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 75> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">54,50""> ID=""2"">        Other:""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 80> ID=""2"">          Unstoned> ID=""3"">48,20""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 80> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">54,50""> ID=""1"">ex 0812>  ID=""2"">Fruit and nuts, provisionally preserved (for example, by sulphur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions), but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption:""> ID=""1"">0812 10 00> ID=""2"">  Cherries:"">  ID=""1"">ex 0812 10 00> ID=""2"">    Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)> ID=""3"">-""> ID=""1"">ex 0812 10 00> ID=""2"">    Other> ID=""3"">-""> ID=""1"">2008> ID=""2"">Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing  added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included:""> ID=""1"">2008 60> ID=""2"">  Cherries:""> ID=""2"">    Not containing added spirit:""> ID=""2"">      Containing added sugar, in immediate packings of a net content  exceeding 1 kg:""> ID=""1"">2008 60 51> ID=""2"">        Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)> ID=""3"">60,80""> ID=""1"">2008 60 59> ID=""2"">        Other> ID=""3"">60,80""> ID=""2"">      Containing added sugar, in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1  kg:""> ID=""1"">2008 60 61> ID=""2"">        Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)> ID=""3"">67,10""> ID=""1"">2008 60 69> ID=""2"">        Other> ID=""3"">67,10""> ID=""2"">      Not containing added sugar, in immediate packings of a net content:""> ID=""2"">        Of 4,5  kg or more:""> ID=""1"">2008 60 71> ID=""2"">          Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)> ID=""3"">53,70""> ID=""1"">2008 60 79> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">53,70""> ID=""2"">        Of less than 4,5 kg:""> ID=""1"">2008 60 91> ID=""2"">          Sour cherries  (Prunus cerasus)> ID=""3"">58,70""> ID=""1"">2008 60 99> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">58,70"">
",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;import price;entry price;minimum price;floor price;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves,22
28026,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 486/2004 of 15 March 2004 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001(2) opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Malta, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip respectively.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 484/2004(3) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88(4) lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip; the Customs duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2004. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations (CN code ex 0603 10 20 ) originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 16 March 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 March 2004.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezDirector-General for Fisheries(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97 (OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1).(2) OJ L 109, 19.4.2001, p. 2. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 54/2004 (OJ L 7, 13.1.2004, p. 30).(3) See page 16 of this Official Journal.(4) OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97 (OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1).
",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;import;Middle East;Near East;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
31710,"2006/790/EC: Commission Decision of 7 November 2006 concerning initiation of dispute settlement proceedings against India under the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes and other relevant WTO provisions as regards an obstacle to trade constituted by an Additional Duty on imported wines and spirits and an Extra Additional Duty on imported spirits maintained by India, and a ban on sale of imported wines and spirits maintained by the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3286/94 of 22 December 1994, laying down Community procedures in the field of the common commercial policy in order to ensure the exercise of the Community’s rights under international trade rules, in particular those established under the auspices of the World Trade Organisation (1), and in particular Articles 12(1) and 13(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) On 20 July 2005, the Commission received a complaint pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3286/94 (the ‘Trade Barriers Regulation’). The complaint was lodged jointly by the Comité européen des entreprises vins (‘CEEV’) and The European Spirits Organisation (‘CEPS’).(2) The complaint concerned certain alleged Indian trade practices that adversely affected the importation and sale of wines and spirits in India (2). These practices included an Additional Duty applied upon importation by India to wines and spirits, indirect taxes applied by certain Indian States to imported wines and spirits and restrictions on the sale of imported wines and spirits applied by certain Indian States.(3) The complainants alleged that these practices were inconsistent with Articles II, III and XI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (‘GATT 1994’). On that basis, the complainants asked the Commission to take the necessary action.(4) The complaint contained sufficient evidence to justify the initiation of a Community examination procedure pursuant to Article 8(1) of the Trade Barriers Regulation. Consequently, the Commission initiated that procedure after consulting with the Member States in the framework of the Advisory Committee, on 17 September 2005 (3).(5) During the examination procedure, the complainants withdrew the claims made in relation to indirect taxes applied by certain Indian States to imported wines and spirits, and India introduced a new Additional Duty (‘Extra Additional Duty’) which is applied upon importation to wines and spirits. In the framework of that procedure, the Commission therefore carried out an investigation of the Additional Duty, the Extra Additional Duty and the alleged restrictions on the sale of imported wines and spirits applied by certain Indian States.(6) The investigation considered the relevant Indian legislation and took into account the views expressed by the various Indian Government Ministries, as well as Community and Indian enterprises and Trade Associations.(7) The investigation concluded that the Additional Duty is inconsistent with Article II:1 of GATT 1994, and not justified under Article II:2(a) of GATT 1994, to the extent that it applies to wines and spirits, and that the Extra Additional Duty is inconsistent with Article II:1 of GATT 1994, and not justified under Article II:2(a) of GATT 1994, to the extent that it applies to spirits. Since the WTO Agreement prohibits these practices, there is evidence of an obstacle to trade in the sense of Article 2(1) of the Trade Barriers Regulation.(8) The investigation also concluded that further analysis of the alleged restrictions on the sale of imported wines and spirits in certain Indian States was required. An analysis conducted after the completion of the investigation showed that the legislation of the Indian State of Tamil Nadu contains a ban on sale of imported wines and spirits, which is inconsistent with Article III:4 of GATT 1994. Since the WTO Agreement prohibits this practice, there is evidence of an obstacle to trade in the sense of Article 2(1) of the Trade Barriers Regulation.(9) The investigation showed that despite the elimination, in 2001, of quantitative restrictions on the importation of wines and spirits following dispute settlement proceedings against India under the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, imports of wines and spirits from the EC decreased in 2002 and have since 2003 increased only in line with the overall growth in consumption in India of wines and spirits. The effects that reasonably could be expected to flow from the elimination of the quantitative restrictions have therefore not occurred, due to the application of the measures under investigation.(10) The investigation showed furthermore that Indian total consumption of wines and spirits amounted in 2004 to respectively 0,67 and 87,1 million nine-litre cases, with an expected growth of between 5 % and 10 % per year over the next decade, and that less than 0,5 % per cent of spirits and less than 9 % of wines consumed in India are imported products, which are subject to the Additional Duty and the Extra Additional Duty.(11) The investigation confirmed that there is a large potential market in India for imported wines and spirits, and that elimination of the Additional Duty for wines and spirits and of the Extra Additional Duty for spirits would entail a reduction in retail prices of imported wines and spirits of respectively 22 % to 35 % and 23 % to 48 % in different Indian States. A reduction of that magnitude would significantly increase demand for imported wines and spirits given Indian consumer preferences and the expected growth of the Indian market for wines and spirits.(12) This evidence clearly shows that the Community industry has suffered and continues to suffer adverse effects within the meaning of Article 2(4) of the Trade Barriers Regulation.(13) The complainants represent a major sector of the economy of the Community, consisting of producers of wines and spirits in respectively 11 and 21 EC Member States. Those producers exported in 2005 goods amounting to EUR 10,45 billion to some 150 third country markets and employed over 600 000 people directly. The investigation showed that the Additional Duty and the Extra Additional Duty has prevented producers within this sector from gaining access to the potentially large Indian market(14) On the basis of the above, it can be concluded that it is in the Community’s interest in the sense of Article 12(1) of the Trade Barriers Regulation to take action, within the WTO framework, to seek a rapid removal of the Indian Additional Duty on imported wines and spirits, the Indian Extra Additional Duty on imported spirits and the ban on sale of imported wines and spirits in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu, which represent a breach of fundamental WTO rules and an obstacle to trade in the sense of Article 2(1) of the Trade Barriers Regulation.(15) It is also of utmost importance for the Community to ensure that WTO partners fully comply with their obligations, just as the Community is required to do. It is therefore fundamental for the good functioning of the multilateral trading system that this incompatibility with WTO rules should be addressed in that forum.(16) Attempts to resolve this dispute through numerous meetings with the Indian authorities since the introduction of the Additional Duty, the Extra Additional Duty and the ban on sale in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu, and throughout the course of this investigation, have failed to identify a willingness on the part of the Indian authorities to reach a mutually agreed solution. In the absence of any likelihood that the Indian position will change, the initiation of a procedure within the framework of the WTO Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes is therefore deemed necessary.(17) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the TBR Committee,. The maintenance and application of an Additional Duty on imported wines and spirits and of an Extra Additional Duty on imported spirits by India, and the maintenance and application of a ban on sale of imported wines and spirits by the Indian State of Tamil Nadu appear to be inconsistent with India's obligations under the Marrakech Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organisation and, in particular, under the provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, and constitute an obstacle to trade within the meaning of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No 3286/94. The Community will initiate dispute settlement proceedings against India pursuant to the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes and the other relevant WTO provisions with a view to securing removal of the obstacle to trade referred to in Article 1.. Done at Brussels, 7 November 2006.For the CommissionPeter MANDELSONMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 349, 31.12.1994, p. 71. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 356/95 (OJ L 41, 23.2.1995, p. 3).(2)  The proceeding concerns wines, vermouths, aromatised wines and spirits classified under HS headings 2204, 2205, 2206 and 2208. They include still and sparkling wines, vermouths and other fortified wines such as port and sherry, and spirit drinks distilled from raw materials of agricultural origin such as brandies and wine spirits, whiskies, gin, vodka, rum and liqueurs.(3)  OJ C 228, 17.9.2005.
",GATT;General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade;import;India;Republic of India;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;wine;alcoholic beverage;fermented beverage;spirituous beverage;World Trade Organisation;WTO;World Trade Organization;trade dispute;trade conflict;tariff barrier;tariff obstacle;tariff protection;tariff restriction,22
35886,"Council Regulation (EC) No 666/2008 of 15 July 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2005 imposing certain restrictive measures in respect of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 60 and 301 thereof,Having regard to Council Common Position 2008/369/CFSP of 14 May 2008 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1),Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 889/2005 (2) imposed restrictive measures in respect of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in accordance with Council Common Position 2005/440/CFSP (3) concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in line with UN Security Council Resolution 1596 (2005) and subsequent relevant resolutions.(2) By means of Resolution 1807 (2008) of 31 March 2008, the UN Security Council decided, inter alia, to modify the scope of the restrictive measures on certain technical assistance so as to limit the restrictions to non-governmental entities and individuals operating in the territory of the DRC. The Council adopted Common Position 2008/369/CFSP, which gives effect to Resolution 1807 (2008) and repeals Common Position 2005/440/CFSP, on 14 May 2008.(3) It is appropriate to amend Regulation (EC) No 889/2005 accordingly,. Regulation (EC) No 889/2005 is amended as follows:1. Article 2 shall be replaced by the following:(a) to provide technical assistance related to military activities directly or indirectly to any non-governmental entity or person operating in the territory of the DRC;(b) to provide financing or financial assistance related to military activities including, in particular, grants, loans and export credit insurance, for any sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related materiel, or for any grant, sale, supply, or transfer of related technical assistance and other services, directly or indirectly to any non-governmental entity or person operating in the territory of the DRC;(c) to participate, knowingly and intentionally, in activities the object or effect of which is, directly or indirectly, to promote the transactions referred to in points (a) and (b).2. Article 3 shall be replaced by the following:(a) technical assistance, financing and financial assistance related to arms and related materiel intended solely for the support of or use by MONUC;(b) technical assistance, financing and financial assistance related to non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, where the provision of such assistance or services has been notified in advance to the Sanctions Committee in accordance with Article 2(2). This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 July 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. BARNIER(1)  OJ L 127, 15.5.2008, p. 84.(2)  OJ L 152, 15.6.2005, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1377/2007 (OJ L 309, 27.11.2007, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 152, 15.6.2005, p. 22.
",military cooperation;military agreement;military aid;technical cooperation;technical aid;technical assistance;military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;Democratic Republic of the Congo;Congo Kinshasa;Zaire;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,22
5594,"Council Decision 2013/109/CFSP of 28 February 2013 amending Decision 2012/739/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 29 November 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/739/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria (1).(2) On the basis of a review of Decision 2012/739/CFSP, the Council has concluded that the restrictive measures should be renewed until 1 June 2013.(3) Furthermore, it is necessary to amend the measures concerning the arms embargo to enable the delivery of non-lethal military equipment for the protection of civilians or for the Syrian National Coalition for Opposition and Revolutionary Forces which the Union accepts as legitimate representatives of the Syrian people and the delivery to them of non-combat vehicles manufactured or fitted with materiel to provide ballistic protection, as well as the provision to them of technical assistance intended for the protection of civilians.(4) Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement certain measures.(5) Decision 2012/739/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,. Decision 2012/739/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:(1) Article 3(1) is hereby amended as follows:(a) points (b) and (c) are replaced by the following:""(b) the sale, supply, transfer or export of non-lethal military equipment or of equipment which might be used for internal repression, intended for humanitarian or protective use or for the protection of civilians, or for institution building programmes of the United Nations (UN) and the European Union, or for European Union and UN crisis management operations, or for the Syrian National Coalition for Opposition and Revolutionary Forces intended for the protection of civilians;(c) the sale, supply, transfer or export of non-combat vehicles which have been manufactured or fitted with materials to provide ballistic protection, intended solely for the protective use of personnel of the European Union and its Member States in Syria, or for the Syrian National Coalition for Opposition and Revolutionary Forces intended for the protection of civilians;"";(b) the following point is added:""(f) the provision of technical assistance, brokering services and other services for the Syrian National Coalition for Opposition and Revolutionary Forces intended for the protection of civilians,"".(2) Article 31 is replaced by the following: This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 28 February 2013.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. BURTON(1)  OJ L 330, 30.11.2012, p. 21.
",technical cooperation;technical aid;technical assistance;military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;civil defence;civil protection;emergency services;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;arms control;Syria;Syrian Arab Republic;vehicle;transport equipment;transport facilities,22
11319,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 321/93 of 12 February 1993 fixing a coefficient applicable to cereals exported in the form of Spanish whisky for the period 1992/93. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1738/92 (2), and in particular Article 16 (6) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81 of 28 April 1981 laying down general rules for granting refunds adjusted in the case of cereals exported in the form of certain spirituous beverages and the criteria for fixing the amount of such  refunds and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3035/80 concerning certain products not covered by Annex II to the Treaty (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3381/90 (4), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas Article 3 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81 states that the quantity of cereals on which the refund shall be granted shall be that placed under control, weighted by a coefficient fixed annually for each Member State concerned, expressing the  ratio between the total quantity exported and the total quantity marketed of the spirituous beverage in question; whereas, the relevant information having been received from Spain for the period 1 January to 31 December 1991 the coefficients for the  period 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993 should now be fixed;Whereas the second indent of Article 3 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81 provides for adjustment of the coefficient where foreseeable export trends in one of the Member States concerned show a tendency to change significantly; the data provided by  Spain are not sufficiently comprehensive to allow a totally clear trend to be identified; whereas, consequently, no account will be taken of the pattern of exports or of the quantity of the goods marketed in determining the coefficient;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. For the period 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993 the coefficient referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81, applicable to cereals used in Spain for the manufacture of Spanish whisky, shall be as shown in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It Shall apply with effect from 1 July 1992.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 February 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 281, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 180, 1. 7. 1992, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 121, 5. 5. 1981, p. 3.(4) OJ No L 327, 27. 11. 1990, p. 4.ANNEXCoefficient applicable in Spain"""" ID=""01"">1 July 1992 - 30 June 1993> ID=""02"">0,0128 "">
",export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;spirits;Armagnac;Cognac;brandy;gin;grappa;marc;rum;schnapps;spirits from distilling cereals;spirits from distilling fruit;spirits from distilling wine;vodka;whisky;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
29179,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2152/2004 of 16 December 2004 repealing Regulation (EC) No 238/2004 opening an invitation to tender for the reduction in the duty on sorghum imported into Spain from third countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 12(1) thereofWhereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 of 26 July 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of tariff quotas for imports of maize and sorghum into Spain and imports of maize into Portugal (2) lays down the specific rules required for carrying out invitations to tender.(2) For economic reasons, the invitation to tender provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 238/2004 (3) should be cancelled.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. Regulation (EC) No 238/2004 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 December 2004.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78.(2)  OJ L 177, 28.7.1995, p. 4. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 777/2004 (OJ L 123, 27.4.2004, p. 50).(3)  OJ L 40, 12.2.2004, p. 23.
",award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;third country;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;sorghum;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
20197,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 923/2000 of 3 May 2000 fixing the storage aid for unprocessed dried grapes and unprocessed dried figs from the 1999/2000 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in processed fruit and vegetable products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2701/1999(2), and in particular Article 9(8) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 provides for aid to be granted to storage agencies for the quantities of sultanas, currants and dried figs that they buy in and for the actual duration of storage.(2) Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 504/97 of 19 March 1997 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the system of production aid for products processed from fruit and vegetables(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1607/1999(4), lays down the dates of the marketing years.(3) The storage aid for unprocessed dried grapes and unprocessed dried figs from the 1999/2000 marketing year should be fixed and, to that end, account should be taken of Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1622/1999 of 23 July 1999 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the scheme for the storage of unprocessed dried grapes and unprocessed dried figs(5) and of the fact that the storage aid is to be calculated on the basis of the technical cost of storage and of financing the buying-in price paid for the products.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Processed Fruit and Vegetables,. For products from the 1999/2000 marketing year, the storage aid provided for in Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 shall be:(a) EUR 0,1767 per day and per tonne net weight until 28 February 2001 and EUR 0,1507 per day and per tonne net weight from 1 March 2001 for dried grapes;(b) EUR 0,1728 per day and per tonne net weight for dried figs. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 May 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29.(2) OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 5.(3) OJ L 78, 20.3.1997, p. 14.(4) OJ L 190, 23.7.1999, p. 11.(5) OJ L 192, 24.7.1999, p. 33.
",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;storage;storage facility;storage site;warehouse;warehousing,22
41229,"Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 447/2012 of 21 March 2012 supplementing Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on credit rating agencies by laying down regulatory technical standards for the assessment of compliance of credit rating methodologies  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on credit rating agencies (1), and in particular point (d) of Article 21(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 requires a credit rating agency to use credit rating methodologies that are rigorous, systematic, continuous and subject to validation based on historical experience, including back-testing.(2) This Regulation is necessary to ensure transparency in the assessment carried out by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) established by Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/77/EC (2) and uniform rules regarding the requirements set out in Article 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009.(3) ESMA has to assess the compliance of credit rating agencies with the provision of Article 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 when examining applications for registration pursuant to Article 15 of that Regulation. After the registration ESMA should assess as part of its ongoing supervision the continuous compliance of credit rating agencies with the provision of Article 8(3) whenever it considers such assessment necessary.(4) Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009, in particular Article 23 thereof, does not permit ESMA, the Commission or any public authorities of a Member State to interfere with the content of credit ratings or methodologies. Accordingly, this Regulation should lay down the rules by which those methodologies are to be assessed but should not provide for those authorities to decide on the accuracy of a credit rating produced by those methodologies.(5) Article 6(2) when read in conjunction with point 9 of Section A of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 requires a credit rating agency to establish a review function responsible for periodically reviewing its methodologies, models and key rating assumptions, such as mathematical or correlation assumptions, and any significant changes or modifications thereto as well as the appropriateness of those methodologies, models and key rating assumptions where they are used or intended to be used for the assessment of new financial instruments.(6) This Regulation is based on the draft regulatory technical standards submitted by ESMA to the Commission for endorsement by the Commission pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010.(7) ESMA has conducted open public consultations on the draft regulatory technical standards on which this Regulation is based, analysed the potential related costs and benefits and requested the opinion of the Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group established under Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010. In addition, ESMA has launched a call for evidence in May 2011 in order to gather information from market participants,. Subject matterThis Regulation lays down the rules to be used in the assessment of compliance of credit rating methodologies with the requirements set out in Article 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009. Demonstration of complianceA credit rating agency shall at all times be able to demonstrate to ESMA its compliance with the requirements set out in Article 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 relating to the use of credit rating methodologies. Assessment of compliance by ESMA1.   In addition to examining the compliance of credit rating agencies with the provision of Article 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 in relation to an application for registration according to Article 15 of that Regulation, ESMA shall examine compliance by each credit rating agency with Article 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 on an ongoing basis as ESMA considers appropriate.2.   When examining the compliance of credit rating agencies with the provision of Article 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 ESMA shall use all information relevant to assess the process of developing, approving, using and reviewing credit rating methodologies.3.   In determining the appropriate level of assessment, ESMA shall consider whether a credit rating methodology has a demonstrable history of consistency and accuracy in predicting credit worthiness and may have regard to methods of validation such as appropriate default or transition studies designed to test that specific methodology. Assessing that a credit rating methodology is rigorous1.   A credit rating agency shall use and apply credit rating methodologies which:(a) contain clear and robust controls and processes for their developments and related approvals that allow suitable challenge;(b) incorporate all driving factors deemed relevant in determining creditworthiness of a rated entity or a financial instrument which shall be supported by statistical, historical experience or evidence;(c) consider the modelled relationship between rated entities or financial instruments of the same risk factor and risk factors to which the credit rating methodologies are sensitive;(d) incorporate reliable, relevant and quality related analytical models, key credit rating assumptions and criteria where these are in place.2.   A credit rating agency shall list and provide a detailed explanation of the following points with regard to the credit rating methodologies used regarding:(a) each qualitative factor, including the scope of qualitative judgement for that factor;(b) each quantitative factor, including key variables, data sources, key assumptions, modelling and quantitative techniques.3.   The detailed explanation referred to in paragraph 2 shall include the following:(a) a statement of the importance of each qualitative or quantitative factor used within that credit rating methodology including, where relevant, a description of and justification for related weightings assigned to those factors and their impact on credit ratings;(b) an assessment of the relationship between the key assumptions used in that credit rating methodology and the critical risk factors derived from macroeconomic or financial data; and(c) an assessment of the relationship between the key assumptions used in credit rating methodology and the volatility of credit ratings produced by that methodology over time.4.   A credit rating agency shall use credit rating methodologies and their associated analytical models, key credit rating assumptions and criteria that promptly incorporate findings or outcomes from an internal review or a monitoring review undertaken by one or more of the following:(a) the credit rating agency’s independent members of the administrative or supervisory board;(b) the credit rating agency’s review function;(c) any other relevant person or committee involved in the monitoring and reviewing of credit rating methodologies. Assessing that a credit rating methodology is systematic1.   A credit rating agency shall use a credit rating methodology and its associated analytical models, key credit rating assumptions and criteria that are applied systematically in the formulation of all credit ratings in a given asset class or market segment unless there is an objective reason for diverging from it.2.   A credit rating agency shall use a credit rating methodology which is capable of promptly incorporating the findings from any review of its appropriateness. Assessing that a credit rating methodology is continuousA credit rating agency shall use credit rating methodologies shall that are designed and implemented in a way that enables them to:(a) continue to be used unless there is an objective reason for the credit rating methodology to change or be discontinued;(b) be capable of promptly incorporating any finding from ongoing monitoring or a review, in particular where changes in structural macroeconomic or financial market conditions would be capable of affecting credit ratings produced by that methodology;(c) compare credit ratings across different asset classes. Assessing that a credit rating methodology is subject to validation based on historical experience including back testing1.   A credit rating agency shall use credit ratings methodologies that are supported by quantitative evidence of the discriminatory power of the credit rating methodology.2.   A credit rating agency shall use credit rating methodologies that describe the following:(a) the historical robustness and predictive power of credit ratings issued using the relevant methodology over appropriate time horizons and across different asset classes;(b) the degree to which the assumptions used in the rating model deviate from the actual default and loss rates.3.   The validation of a credit rating methodology shall be designed to:(a) examine the sensitivity of a credit rating methodology to changes in any of its underlying assumptions, including qualitative or quantitative factors;(b) perform an adequate and appropriate assessment of historic credit ratings produced by means of that credit rating methodology;(c) use reliable inputs, including appropriate size of the data samples;(d) take appropriate account of the main geographical areas of the rated entities or financial instruments for each of the credit rating categories rated such as structured finance, sovereign, corporates, financial institutions, insurances, public finance.4.   A credit rating agency shall have processes in place to ensure that systemic credit rating anomalies highlighted by back-testing are identified and are appropriately addressed.5.   In the process of reviewing credit rating methodologies, a credit rating agency shall include:(a) regular credit rating and performance reviews on rated entities and financial instruments;(b) in-sample and out-of-sample testing;(c) historic information on validation or back-testing. ExemptionIn cases where there is limited quantitative evidence to support the predictive power of a credit rating methodology, a credit rating agency shall be exempt from complying with Article 7 of this Regulation if it:(a) ensures that credit rating methodologies are sensible predictors of credit worthiness;(b) applies internal procedures in a consistent way and over time and across different market segments;(c) has processes in place to ensure that systemic credit rating anomalies highlighted by back-testing are identified and are appropriately addressed. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 March 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 302, 17.11.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 84.
",financial analysis;economic forecasting;economic projection;economic prospects;auditing;EU office or agency;Community service body;EC institutional body;EC satellite body;EC specialised body;EU Agencies and decentralised bodies;European Monitoring Centre;European Union office or agency;European agency;European foundation;autonomous Community body;decentralised Community body;specialised Community agency;administrative supervision;audit;evaluation method;evaluation,22
37760,"2010/92/CFSP: Council Decision 2010/92/CFSP of 15 February 2010 extending restrictive measures against Zimbabwe. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 19 February 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/161/CFSP renewing restrictive measures against Zimbabwe (1).(2) Council Common Position 2009/68/CFSP (2), adopted on 26 January 2009, extended Common Position 2004/161/CFSP until 20 February 2010.(3) In view of the situation in Zimbabwe, in particular the lack of progress in the implementation of the Global Political Agreement signed in September 2008, the restrictive measures provided for in Common Position 2004/161/CFSP should be extended for a further period of 12 months.(4) However, there are no longer grounds for keeping certain persons and entities on the list of persons, entities and bodies to which Common Position 2004/161/CFSP applies. The list set out in the Annex to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP should be amended accordingly,. The restrictive measures provided for in Common Position 2004/161/CFSP are hereby extended until 20 February 2011. The persons and entities mentioned in the Annex to this Decision shall be removed from the list set out in the Annex to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 15 February 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentÁ. GABILONDO(1)  OJ L 50, 20.2.2004, p. 66.(2)  OJ L 23, 27.1.2009, p. 43.ANNEXPersons and entities referred to in Article 2I.   PERSONSno3 Al Shanfari, Thamer Binno39 Dabengwa, Dumisono54 Hove, Richardno57 Jangara (a.k.a. Changara), Thomsenno113 Msika, Joseph W.no203 Zvinavashe, VitalisII.   ENTITIESno16 Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabweno17 Intermarket Holdings Ltdno22 Oryx Diamonds Ltd (a.k.a. Oryx Natural Resources)no27 Scotfin Ltdno33 ZB Financial Holdings Ltd (a.k.a. Finhold)no34 ZB Holdings Ltdno37 Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (a.k.a. Zisco, Ziscosteel)no39 Zimre Holdings Ltdno40 Zimre Reinsurance Company (PVT) Ltd
",technical cooperation;technical aid;technical assistance;natural person;military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;economic sanctions;Zimbabwe;Republic of Zimbabwe;Southern Rhodesia;human rights;attack on human rights;human rights violation;protection of human rights,22
27877,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 275/2004 of 17 February 2004 initiating an investigation concerning the possible circumvention of anti-dumping measures imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 1796/1999 on imports of steel ropes and cables originating in the People's Republic of China, by imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from Morocco, whether declared as originating in Morocco or not and making such imports subject to registration. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community(1), as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1972/2002(2) (the basic Regulation) and in particular Article 13(3), Article 14(3) and Article 14(5) thereof,After having consulted the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. REQUEST(1) The Commission has received a request pursuant to Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96, ""the basic Regulation"", to investigate the possible circumvention of the anti-dumping measures imposed on imports of steel ropes and cables originating in the People's Republic of China.(2) The request was lodged on 5 January 2004 by EWRIS, liaison committee of EU wire rope industries, on behalf of 19 Community producers.B. PRODUCT(3) The product concerned by possible circumvention is steel ropes and cables originating in the People's Republic of China, normally declared under CN codes ex 7312 10 82, ex 7312 10 84, ex 7312 10 86, ex 7312 10 88 and ex 7312 10 99 (the product concerned). These codes are given for information only.(4) The product under investigation is steel ropes and cables consigned from Morocco (the product under investigation) normally declared under the same codes as the product concerned.C. EXISTING MEASURES(5) The measures currently in force and possibly being circumvented are anti-dumping measures imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 1796/1999(3) as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1674/2003(4).D. GROUNDS(6) The request contains sufficient prima facie evidence that the anti-dumping measures in force on imports of steel ropes and cables originating in the People's Republic of China are being circumvented by means of the transhipment via Morocco of steel ropes and cables.(7) The evidence submitted is as follows:A significant change in the pattern of trade involving exports from the People's Republic of China and Morocco to the Community has taken place following the imposition of measures on the product concerned, and there is insufficient due cause or justification other than the imposition of the duty for such a change.This change in the pattern of trade appears to stem from the transhipment of steel ropes and cables originating in the People's Republic of China via Morocco.Furthermore, the request contains sufficient evidence that the remedial effects of the existing anti-dumping measures on the product concerned are being undermined both in terms of quantity and price. Significant volumes of imports of steel ropes and cables from Morocco appear to have replaced imports from the People's Republic of China of the product concerned. In addition, there is sufficient evidence that this increase in imports is made at prices well below the non-injurious price established in the investigation that led to the existing measures.Finally, the request contains sufficient evidence that the prices of steel ropes and cables are dumped in relation to the normal value previously established for the product concerned.E. PROCEDURE(8) In the light of the above, the Commission has concluded that sufficient evidence exists to justify the initiation of an investigation pursuant to Article 13 of the basic Regulation and to make imports of steel ropes and cables consigned from Morocco, whether declared as originating in Morocco or not, subject to registration, in accordance with Article 14(5) of the basic Regulation.(a) Questionnaires(9) In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for its investigation, the Commission will send questionnaires to the exporters/producers and to the associations of exporters/producers in Morocco, the exporters/producers and to the associations of exporters/producers in the People's Republic of China, to the importers and to the associations of importers in the Community which cooperated in the investigation that led to the existing measures or which are listed in the request and to the authorities of the People's Republic of China and Morocco. Information, as appropriate, may also be sought from the Community industry.(10) In any event, all interested parties should contact the Commission forthwith, but not later than the time limit set in Article 3 of this Regulation in order to find out whether they are listed in the request and, if necessary, to request a questionnaire within the time limit set in Article 3(1) of this Regulation, given that the time limit set in Article 3(2) of this Regulation applies to all interested parties.(11) The authorities of the People's Republic of China and Morocco will be notified of the initiation of the investigation and provided with a copy of the request.(b) Collection of information and holding of hearings(12) All interested parties are hereby invited to make their views known in writing and to provide supporting evidence. Furthermore, the Commission may hear interested parties, provided that they make a request in writing and show that there are particular reasons why they should be heard.(c) Exemption of registration of imports or measures(13) In accordance with Article 13(4) of the basic Regulation, imports of the product under investigation may be exempted from registration or measures if the importation does not constitute circumvention.(14) The possible circumvention takes place outside the Community. Article 13 of the basic Regulation is aiming at countering circumvention practices without affecting operators which can prove that they are not involved in such practices, but it does not contain a specific provision providing for the treatment of producers in the countries concerned which could establish that they are not involved in circumvention practices. Therefore, it appears necessary to introduce a possibility for producers concerned to request an exemption from the registration of imports of their exported products or from measures on these imports.(15) Producers wishing to obtain an exemption should apply for it and submit any requested questionnaire reply within the appropriate time limits, in order for it to be established that they are not circumventing the anti-dumping duties within the meaning of Article 13(1) of the basic Regulation. Importers could still benefit from exemption from registration or measures to the extent that their imports are from producers which are granted such an exemption, and in accordance with Article 13(4) of the basic Regulation.F. REGISTRATION(16) Pursuant to Article 14(5) of the basic Regulation, imports of the product under investigation should be made subject to registration in order to ensure that, should the investigation result in findings of circumvention, anti-dumping duties of an appropriate amount can be levied retroactively from the date of registration of steel ropes and cables consigned from Morocco.G. TIME LIMITS(17) In the interest of sound administration, time limits should be stated within which:- interested parties may make themselves known to the Commission, present their views in writing and submit questionnaire replies or any other information to be taken into account during the investigation,- interested parties may make a written request to be heard by the Commission.(18) Attention is drawn to the fact that the exercise of most procedural rights set out in the basic Regulation depends on the party's making itself known within the time limits mentioned in Article 3 of this Regulation.H. NON-COOPERATION(19) In cases in which any interested party refuses access to or otherwise does not provide necessary information within the time limits, or significantly impedes the investigation, findings, affirmative or negative, may be made in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the facts available.(20) Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information shall be disregarded and use may be made, in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, of facts available. If an interested party does not cooperate, or cooperates only partially, and use of the best facts available is made, the result may be less favourable than if it had cooperated,. An investigation is hereby initiated pursuant to Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96, in order to determine if imports into the Community of steel ropes and cables consigned from Morocco, whether originating in Morocco or not, and falling within CN codes ex 7312 10 82, ex 7312 10 84, ex 7312 10 86, ex 7312 10 88 and ex 7312 10 99 (TARIC codes 7312 10 82 12, 7312 10 84 12, 7312 10 86 12, 7312 10 88 12, 7312 10 99 12 ), are circumventing the measures imposed by Regulation (EC) No 1796/1999 on imports of steel ropes and cables originating in the People's Republic of China. The Customs authorities are hereby directed, pursuant to Article 13(3) and Article 14(5) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96, to take the appropriate steps to register the imports into the Community identified in Article 1 of this Regulation.Registration shall expire nine months following the date of entry into force of this Regulation.The Commission, by Regulation, may direct Customs authorities to cease registration in respect of imports into the Community of products manufactured by producers having applied for an exemption of registration and having been found not to be circumventing the anti-dumping duties. 1. Questionnaires should be requested from the Commission within 15 days from publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union.2. Interested parties, if their representations are to be taken into account during the investigation, must make themselves known by contacting the Commission, present their views in writing and submit questionnaire replies or any other information within 40 days from the date of the publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union, unless otherwise specified.3. Interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same 40-day time limit.4. Any information relating to the matter, any request for a hearing or for a questionnaire as well as any request for authorisation of certificates of non-circumvention must be made in writing (not in electronic format, unless otherwise specified), must indicate the name, address, e-mail address, telephone, fax and/or telex numbers of the interested party. All written submissions, including the information requested in this Regulation, questionnaire replies and correspondence provided by interested parties on a confidential basis shall be labelled as ""Limited""(5) and, in accordance with Article 19(2) of the basic Regulation, shall be accompanied by a non-confidential version, which will be labelled ""For inspection by interested parties"" and should be sent to the following address: European Commission Directorate General for TradeDirectorate BJ-79 5/16B - 1049 Brussels Fax (32-2) 295 65 05 Telex COMEU B 21877 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 February 2004.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 305, 7.11.2002, p. 1.(3) OJ L 217, 17.8.1999, p. 1.(4) OJ L 238, 25.9.2003, p. 1.(5) This means that the document is for internal use only. It is protected pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43). It is a confidential document pursuant to Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 and Article 6 of the WTO Agreement of implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 (Anti-dumping Agreement).
",anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;Morocco;Kingdom of Morocco;industrial product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;China;People’s Republic of China,22
15020,"96/508/CFSP: Council Decision of 9 August 1996 setting the date on which Joint Action 96/442/CFSP adopted by the Council on 15 July 1996 shall take effect. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article J.3 thereof,Having regard to the general guidelines given by the European Council meeting in Corfu on 24 and 25 June 1994,Whereas, with a view to a continued European Union presence to consolidate the achievements of the European Union Administration of Mostar (EUAM) after its expiry on 22 July 1996, the Council adopted on 15 July 1996 Joint Action 96/442/CFSP (1) on the nomination of a Special Envoy of the EU in the city of Mostar, to take effect once the conditions set out in Article 10 were fulfilled;Whereas, since those conditions were not fulfilled, on 26 July 1996 the Council adopted Joint Action 96/476/CFSP (2) on interim arrangements, which expired on 4 August 1996;Whereas the conditions set out in Article 10 of Joint Action 96/442/CFSP have now been fulfilled,. 1. The European Union notes that the conditions set out in Article 10 of Joint Action 96/442/CFSP have been fulfilled.2. Consequently, Joint Action 96/442/CFSP shall take effect as from 5 August 1996. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall be published in the Official Journal.. Done at Brussels, 9 August 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentD. SPRING(1) OJ No L 185, 24. 7. 1996, p. 2.(2) OJ No L 195, 6. 8. 1996, p. 1.
",management audit;town;city;Bosnia and Herzegovina;Bosnia-Herzegovina;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union;local government;county council;local administration;local powers;municipal authority;town council;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
31549,"2006/438/EC: Commission Decision of  27 June 2006  amending Decision 2006/148/EC on introducing preventive vaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 and related provisions for movements in France  (notified under document number C(2006) 2875). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2005/94/EC of 20 December 2005 on Community measures for the control of avian influenza and repealing Directive 92/40/EEC (1), and in particular Article 57(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) By Commission Decision 2006/148/EC of 24 February 2006 on introducing preventive vaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 and related provisions for movements in France (2), the plan for preventive vaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, submitted by France to the Commission on 21 February 2006 (the preventive vaccination plan), has been approved and certain measures to be applied in France have been laid down where preventive vaccination is carried out.(2) According to the preventive vaccination plan, France has undertaken the vaccination of ducks and geese against highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, which is considered as a pilot project since there is limited experience with preventive vaccination in these species.(3) According to the preventive vaccination plan, such as approved by Decision 2006/148/EC, vaccination had to be completed by 1 April 2006.(4) On 20 April 2006 France presented its first comprehensive report on the use of vaccination. Furthermore, France has requested a prolongation of the use of preventive vaccination under the same conditions until 30 June 2006 in order to gain further experience and epidemiological insight and has correspondigly submitted an amendment to the preventive vaccination plan.(5) On the basis of the information contained in the report presented by France, the Commission is of the view that further field experience is needed with respect to the use of vaccination against the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in ducks and geese. Therefore it is appropriate to approve the prolongation of preventive vaccination submitted by France until 30 June 2006.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The first subparagraph of Article 2(1) of Decision 2006/148/EC shall be replaced by the following:‘1.   The plan for preventive vaccination, providing for vaccination until 30 June 2006, against highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, submitted by France to the Commission on 21 February 2006, and its amendment of 20 April 2006, is approved (the preventive vaccination plan).’ AddresseeThis Decision is addressed to the French Republic.. Done at Brussels, 27 June 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 10, 14.1.2006, p. 16.(2)  OJ L 55, 25.2.2006, p. 51.
",France;French Republic;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;vaccination;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,22
19910,"2000/637/EC: Commission Decision of 22 September 2000 on the application of Article 3(3)(e) of Directive 1999/5/EC to radio equipment covered by the regional arrangement concerning the radiotelephone service on inland waterways (notified under document number C(2000) 2718) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity(1), and in particular Article 3(3)(e), thereof,Whereas:(1) A number of Member States intend to implement common safety principles and rules for people and goods on inland waterways.(2) The harmonisation of radiotelephone services shall contribute to a safer navigation on inland waterways, particularly in case of bad weather conditions.(3) Having participated in a regional conference in Basle held in accordance with Article S6 of the ITU Radio Regulations a number of Member States in which inland navigation takes place intend to approve and implement an arrangement concerning the radiotelephone service on inland waterways (hereafter referred to as the ""arrangement"").(4) Only equipment intended for installation on inland navigation vessels, in Member States where the arrangement is to be implemented, and operating in the frequency ranges laid down by the arrangement is covered.(5) All equipment operating in these frequency ranges should comply with the objectives of this arrangement and implement the automatic transmitter identification system (ATIS) as defined in Annex B of ETS 600698 and shall not be able to be operated above a defined maximum transmission power on the service categories ""ship-to-ship"", ""ship-to-port-authorities"" and ""onboard-communication"".(6) The measures set out in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Telecommunications Conformity Assessment and Market Surveillance Committee,. This Decision applies to radio equipment to be used on waterways covered by the arrangement concerning the radiotelephone service on inland waterways concluded in Basle on 6 April 2000 in Member States where the arrangement is to be implemented. 1. Radio equipment operating in the frequency bands, laid down by the arrangement concerning the radiotelephone service on inland waterways shall implement the automatic transmitter identification system (ATIS).2. Radio communication equipment on the service categories ""ship-to-ship"", ""ship-to-port-authorities"" and ""onboard-communication"", laid down by the arrangement concerning the radiotelephone service on inland waterways shall not be able to transmit at transmitter powers higher than 1 watt. The requirements of Article 2 of this Decision shall apply from the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 September 2000.For the CommissionErkki LiikanenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 91, 7.4.1999, p. 10.
",inland waterway shipping;inland navigation;satellite communications;European communications satellite;communications satellite;direct broadcasting satellite;telecommunications satellite;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;telecommunications equipment;co-axial cable;optical fibre;telecommunications cable;telephone cable;radio telecommunications;receiver;transmitter;walkie-talkie;wireless telecommunications;technical standard,22
31406,"2006/85/EC: Commission Decision of  10 February 2006  amending Decision 92/452/EEC as regards certain embryo collection and production teams in certain third countries  (notified under document number C(2006) 332)   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species (1), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 92/452/EEC of 30 July 1992 establishing lists of embryo collection teams and embryo production teams approved in third countries for export of bovine embryos to the Community (2) provides that Member States are only to import embryos from third countries where they have been collected, processed and stored by embryo collection teams listed in that Decision.(2) Canada, New Zealand and the United States of America have requested that amendments be made to the entries for those countries on those lists as regards certain embryo collection and production teams.(3) Canada, New Zealand and the United States of America have provided guarantees regarding compliance with the appropriate rules set out in Directive 89/556/EEC and the embryo collection teams concerned have been officially approved for exports to the Community by the veterinary services of those countries.(4) Decision 92/452/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 14 February 2006. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 February 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 302, 19.10.1989, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 250, 29.8.1992, p. 40. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/8/EC (OJ L 6, 11.1.2006, p. 32).ANNEXThe Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC is amended as follows:(a) the row for Canada embryo collection and production team No E593 is replaced by the following:Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplant LtdPO Box 590, CrossfieldAlberta TOM 0S0(b) the following row for New Zealand is inserted:ArTechPO Box 23026Hamilton(c) the following rows for United States of America embryo collection teams are deleted:Carnation Research28901 NE Carnation FCarnation, WANorth West Veterinary Clinic8500 Cedarhome DriveStanwood, WAApex Veterinary Hospital1600 E. Williams StApex, NC(d) the following rows for United States of America are inserted:S. Galphin Services6509 Saddle Path CircleRaleigh, NC 27606Donald Yanda147 Jacobsen DriveMaquoketa, IA 52060Reprovider, LLC2007 Excalibur DriveJanesville, WI 53546Westwood Embryo Services Inc1760 Dakota AveWaverly, IA 50677
",import;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal breeding;animal selection;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;Canada;Newfoundland;Quebec;United States;USA;United States of America,22
3545,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1264/2003 of 16 July 2003 initiating an investigation concerning the alleged circumvention of anti-dumping measures imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 2320/97 on imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes of iron or non-alloy steel originating in Russia and of anti-dumping measures imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 348/2000 on imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes of iron or non-alloy steel originating in Ukraine by wrong declaration of imports of the same product and by imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes of alloy steel, other than stainless steel, originating in Russia and Ukraine, and making such imports subject to registration. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1972/2002(2), and in particular Article 13(3), Article 14(3) and Article 14(5) thereof,After having consulted the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. REQUEST(1) The Commission has received a request pursuant to Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (the basic Regulation) to investigate the alleged circumvention of the anti-dumping measures imposed on imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes of iron or non-alloy steel originating in Russia and Ukraine.(2) The request has been lodged on 2 June 2003 by the Defence Committee of the Seamless Steel Tube Industry of the European Union on behalf of producers representing a major proportion, i.e. over 50 % of the Community production of certain seamless pipes and tubes of iron or non-alloy steel.B. PRODUCT(3) The products concerned by the allegation of circumvention are:- seamless pipes, of iron or non-alloy steel, of a kind used for oil and gas pipelines, of an external diameter not exceeding 406,4 mm,- seamless tubes of circular cross-section, of iron or non-alloy steel, cold-drawn or cold-rolled, other than precision tubes,- other tubes of circular cross-section, of iron or non-alloy steel, other than threaded or threadable, of an external diameter not exceeding 406,4 mm,currently classifiable within CN codes ex 7304 10 10, ex 7304 10 30, 7304 31 99, 7304 39 91 and 7304 39 93.(4) The products under investigation are the product concerned and certain seamless pipes and tubes of alloy steel other than stainless steel, originating in Russia and Ukraine and declared under CN codes 7304 59 91 and 7304 59 93.(5) The CN codes are given for information only.C. EXISTING MEASURES(6) The measures currently in force and allegedly being circumvented are anti-dumping measures imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 2320/97(3), as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 190/2000(4), and by Council Regulation (EC) No 348/2000(5), as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1515/2002(6).D. GROUNDS(7) The request contains sufficient evidence, that the anti-dumping measures on imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes of iron or non-alloy steel originating in Russia and Ukraine are being circumvented by means of adding minimal quantities of other substances to the product concerned, thus allowing these products to be classifiable under other CN codes not subject to anti-dumping measures, in particular CN codes 7304 59 91 and 7304 59 93, or by importing under these CN codes the product concerned. Hereinafter, the products which are being imported via these practices are referred to as ""products under investigation"".(8) The evidence submitted is as follows:The request shows a significant change in the pattern of trade, as imports of the products under investigation originating in Russia and Ukraine have increased substantially following the imposition of measures on the products concerned. This change in the pattern of trade appears to stem from the practice that minimal quantities of other substances are being added to the product concerned, so that they fall outside the relevant CN codes affected by the measures, notwithstanding the fact that the basic characteristics and uses of the products remain unchanged, or from the practice of wrong declaration under other CN codes. There is insufficient due cause or economic justification for these practices other than the imposition of the measures.(9) Furthermore, the request contains sufficient evidence that the remedial effects of the existing anti-dumping measures on the product concerned are being undermined both in terms of quantity and price. Significant volumes of imports of products under investigation appear to have replaced imports of the product concerned originating in Russia and Ukraine. In addition, there is sufficient evidence that this increase in imports is made at prices below the non-injurious or remedial prices established in the investigations that led to the existing measures.(10) Finally, the request contains sufficient evidence that the prices of products under investigation are dumped in relation to the normal values previously established for certain seamless pipes and tubes of iron or non-alloy steel originating in Russia and Ukraine.E. PROCEDURE(11) In the light of the above, the Commission has concluded that sufficient evidence exists to justify the initiation of an investigation pursuant to Article 13 of the basic Regulation and to make imports of all goods declared under CN codes 7304 59 91 and 7304 59 93 and originating in Russia and Ukraine, subject to registration, in accordance with Article 14(5) of the basic Regulation.(a) Questionnaires(12) In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for its investigation, the Commission will send questionnaires to the exporters/producers named in the request and to the known associations of exporters/producers in Russia and Ukraine and to the importers named in the request and to the known associations of importers in the Community and to the authorities of Russia and Ukraine. Information, as appropriate, may also be sought from the Community industry.(13) In any event all interested parties should contact the Commission forthwith, but not later than the time limit set in Article 3 in order to find out whether they are listed in the request and, if necessary, request a questionnaire within the time limit set in Article 3(1) of this Regulation, given that the time limit set in Article 3(2) of this Regulation applies to all interested parties.(14) The authorities of Russia and Ukraine will be notified of the initiation of the investigation and provided with a copy of the request.(b) Collection of information and holding of hearings(15) All interested parties are hereby invited to make their views known in writing and to provide supporting evidence. Furthermore, the Commission may hear interested parties, provided that they make a request in writing and show that there are particular reasons why they should be heard.(c) Exemption of registration of imports or measures(16) In accordance with Article 13(4) of the basic Regulation, imports of the product concerned may be exempted from registration or measures if the importation does not constitute circumvention.(17) Given that the alleged circumvention takes place outside the Community and pursuant to Article 14(3) of the basic Regulation, exemption of imports from registration or measures would depend entirely on the findings in respect of the exporters in Russia and Ukraine. Therefore exporters wishing to obtain an exemption of registration of imports or measures should apply for the exemption and submit the questionnaire reply (in order to establish that they are not circumventing the anti-dumping duties within the meaning of Article 13(1) of the basic Regulation) within the time limits set in Article 3(2) of this Regulation. Although no exemption could be granted purely on the basis of information from importers, these could still benefit from exemption from registration or measures to the extent that their imports are from exporters which are granted such an exemption.F. REGISTRATION(18) Pursuant to Article 14(5) of the basic Regulation, imports of the products under investigation should be made subject to registration in order to ensure that, should the investigation result in findings of circumvention, anti-dumping duties can be levied retroactively from the date of the initiation of this investigation on certain seamless pipes and tubes of alloy steel, other than stainless steel from Russia and Ukraine.G. TIME LIMITS(19) In the interest of sound administration, time limits should be stated within which:- interested parties may make themselves known to the Commission, present their views in writing and submit questionnaire replies or any other information to be taken into account during the investigation;- interested parties may make a written request to be heard by the Commission.(20) Attention is drawn to the fact that the exercise of most procedural rights set out in the basic Regulation depends on the party's making itself known within the time limits mentioned in Article 3 of this Regulation.H. NON-COOPERATION(21) In cases in which any interested party refuses access to or otherwise does not provide necessary information within the time limits, or significantly impedes the investigation, provisional or final findings, affirmative or negative, may be made in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the facts available. Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information shall be disregarded and use may be made of facts available,. An investigation is hereby initiated pursuant to Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96, in order to determine if imports into the Community of certain seamless pipes and tubes of iron or non-alloy steel, and of certain seamless pipes and tubes of alloy steel, other than stainless steel declared under CN codes 7304 59 91 and 7304 59 93 and originating in Russia and Ukraine, are circumventing the measures imposed by Regulation (EC) No 2320/97 and by Regulation (EC) No 348/2000. The above CN codes are only given for information. The Customs authorities are hereby directed, pursuant to Article 13(3) and Article 14(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96, to take the appropriate steps to register the imports into the Community identified in Article 1 of this Regulation.Registration shall expire nine months following the date of entry into force of this Regulation.The Commission, by Regulation, may direct Customs authorities to cease registration in respect of imports into the Community of products exported by exporters having applied for an exemption of registration and having been found not to be circumventing the anti-dumping duties. 1. Questionnaires should be requested from the Commission within 15 days from publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union.2. Interested parties, if their representations are to be taken into account during the investigation, must make themselves known by contacting the Commission, present their views in writing and submit questionnaire replies or any other information within 40 days from the date of the publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union, unless otherwise specified.3. Interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same 40-day time limit.4. Any information relating to the matter, any request for a hearing or for a questionnaire as well as any request for authorisation of certificates of non-circumvention must be made in writing (not in electronic format, unless otherwise specified), must indicate the name, address, e-mail address, telephone, fax and/or telephone numbers and should be sent to the following address:European Commission Directorate General for TradeDirectorate BOffice: J-79, 5/16B - 1049 Brussels Fax (32 2) 295 65 05 Telex COMEU B 21877. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 July 2003.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 305, 7.11.2002, p. 1.(3) OJ L 322, 25.11.1997, p. 1.(4) OJ L 23, 28.1.2000, p. 1.(5) OJ L 45, 17.2.2000, p. 1.(6) OJ L 228, 24.8.2002, p. 8.
",import;alloy;brass;bronze;metal product;metallurgical product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;tube;metal tube;plastic tube;piping;pipe;pipe connector;taps;valve;anti-dumping measure;Russia;Russian Federation;Ukraine,22
25132,"2003/499/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision FYROM/4/2003 of 17 June 2003 amending the Decision FYROM/2/2003 on the acceptance of third States contributions to the European Union military operation in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. ,Having regard to the Council Joint Action 2003/92/CFSP of 27 January on the European Union Military Operation in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(1), in particular Article 8(2) thereof,Having regard to the Political and Security Committee Decision FYROM/2/2003 of 10 March 2003 on the acceptance of third States' contributions to the EU military operation in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,Whereas by letter of 29 April 2003 the Canadian Representative to the EU has informed the EU that it is unable to participate in Operation Concordia on the current terms,. Article 1 of Decision FYROM/2/2003 shall be replaced by the following:""Article 1Third States' contributionsFollowing the Force Generation and Manning Conferences, contributions from the following third States are accepted for the EU operation in FYROM:BulgariaCzech RepublicEstoniaHungaryIcelandLatviaLithuaniaNorwayPolandRomaniaSlovakiaSloveniaTurkey."" Entry into forceThis Decision shall enter into force on the day of its signature.. Done at Brussels, 17 June 2003.For the Political and Security CommitteeThe ChairpersonT. Paraskevopoulos(1) OJ L 34, 11.2.2003, p. 26.
",military cooperation;military agreement;military aid;European Union;Union law;Turkey;Republic of Turkey;Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;FYROM;Macedonia-Skopje;The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;ex-Yugoslav republic;Baltic States;Baltic Republics;Northern Europe;Nordic country;Scandinavia;Scandinavian country;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,22
17768,"Council Regulation (EC) No 59/98 of 19 December 1997 allocating, for 1998, catch quotas between Member States for vessels fishing in Polish waters. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with Article 124 of the 1994 Act of Accession, fisheries agreements concluded by the Kingdom of Sweden with third countries are managed by the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries of 1 February 1978, the Community, on behalf of the Kingdom of Sweden, and the Republic of Poland have held consultations concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1998;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1998 should be fixed for the vessels of the other Party;Whereas the necessary measures should be taken to implement, for 1998, the results of these consultations held with Poland;Whereas to ensure efficient management of the catch possibilities available in Polish waters, they should be allocated among Member States as quotas in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the relevant control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (2),Whereas additional conditions for the year-to-year management of TACs and quotas in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (3) were not agreed with Poland;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1998,. From 1 January to 31 December 1998 vessels flying the flag of a Member State are hereby authorized to make catches in waters falling within the fisheries jurisdiction of Poland and within the quota limits set out in the Annex hereto. Stocks referred to in the Annex shall not be subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 2, 3 and 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2205/97 (OJ L 304, 7. 11. 1997, p. 1).(3) OJ L 115, 9. 5. 1996, p. 3.ANNEXAllocation of Community catch quotas in Polish waters for 1998>TABLE>
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Poland;Republic of Poland;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,22
15203,"Commission Directive 96/64/EC of 2 October 1996 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 77/389/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to motor vehicle towing devices (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 77/389/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to motor vehicle towing-devices (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,Whereas Directive 77/389/EEC is one of the separate directives of the EC type-approval procedure which has been established by Directive 70/156/EEC (2), as last amended by Directive 96/27/EC (3); whereas, consequently, the provisions laid down in Directive 70/156/EEC relating to vehicle systems, components and separate technical units apply to this Directive;Whereas, in particular, Articles 3 (4) and 4 (3) of Directive 70/156/EEC necessitate that each separate Directive has attached to it an information document incorporating the relevant items of Annex I to that Directive and also a type-approval certificate based on Annex VI thereto in order that type-approval may be computerized;Whereas these amendments relate only to the administrative provisions contained in the Directive; whereas it is not necessary therefore to invalidate existing approvals to the Directive nor to prevent the registration, sale and entry into service of new vehicles covered by such approvals;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Adaptation to Technical Progress established by Directive 70/156/EEC,. 1. The Articles of Directive 77/389/EEC are amended as follows:- Article 1 reads as follows: '. . . with the exception of vehicles which run on rails and of agricultural and forestry tractors and all mobile machinery.`,- in Article 2 'Annex` is replaced by 'Annex II`,- in Article 3 'Annex` is replaced by 'Annex II`,- in Article 4 'this Annex` is replaced by 'the Annexes`.2. The Annex to Directive 77/389/EEC are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. With effect from 1 October 1997, Member States:- shall no longer grant EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4 (1) of Directive 70/156/EEC, and- may refuse national type-approvalfor a new type of vehicle on grounds relating to the towing devices, if it fails to comply with the provisions of Directive 77/389/EEC, as amended by this Directive.This Directive will not invalidate any approval previously granted under Directive 77/389/EEC nor prevent extension of such approvals under terms of Directive under which they were originally granted. 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 October 1997. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the occasion of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by the Member States.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main procedure of the national law that they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 October 1996.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 41.(2) OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 169, 8. 7. 1996, p. 1.ANNEXAMENDMENTS TO THE ANNEX TO DIRECTIVE 77/389/EEC1. A list of Annexes is inserted between the Articles and the Annex to read as follows:'LIST OF ANNEXESAnnex I: Administrative provisions for type-approvalAppendix 1: Information documentAppendix 2: Type-approval certificateAnnex II: Towing-devices`2. A new Annex I is inserted to read:'ANNEX IADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TYPE-APPROVAL1. APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE1.1. The application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a vehicle type with regard to its towing devices shall be submitted by the manufacturer.1.2. A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1.1.3. The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests:1.3.1. a vehicle representative of the type to be approved.2. GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE2.1. If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4 (3) and, if applicable, 4 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted.2.2. A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Appendix 2.2.3. An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be assigned to each type of vehicle approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to another type of vehicle.3. MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS3.1. In the case of modifications of the type approved pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply.4. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION4.1. Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC.`3. The following two new Appendices 1 and 2 are inserted:'Appendix 1>START OF GRAPHIC>INFORMATION DOCUMENT No ........PURSUANT TO ANNEX I OF COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 70/156/EEC (*) RELATING TO EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE WITH RESPECT TO THE TOWING-DEVICES(Directive 77/389/EEC, as last amended by Directive . . . /. . . )The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail.If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their performance must be supplied.0. GENERAL0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):0.2. Type and general commercial description(s):0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle (b):0.3.1. Location of that marking:0.4. Category of vehicle (c):0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s):1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE1.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle:2. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e) (in kg and mm)(Refer to drawing where applicable)2.8. Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (y) (maximum and minimum):2.11.5. Vehicle is/is not (1) suitable for towing loads (item 1.2 of Annex II to Directive 77/389/EEC)12. MISCELLANEOUS12.3. Towing device(s)12.3.1. Front: hook/eye/other (1)12.3.2. Rear: hook/eye/other/none (1)12.3.3. Drawing or photograph of the chassis/area of the vehicle body showing the position, construction and mounting of the towing device(s):Date, File(*) The item numbers and footnotes used in this Information Document correspond to those set out in Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC. Items not relevant for the purpose of this Directive are omitted.(1) Delete where inapplicable.>END OF GRAPHIC>Appendix 2>START OF GRAPHIC>MODEL(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATEStamp of administrationCommunication concerning the:- type-approval (1)- extension of type-approval (1)- refusal of type-approval (1)- withdrawal of type-approval (1)of a type of a vechicle/component/separate technical unit (1) with regard to Directive . . . /. . . /EEC, as last amended by Directive . . . /. . . /ECType-approval number:Reason for extension:SECTION I0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):0.2. Type and general commercial description(s):0.3. Means of identification of type if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) (2):0.3.1. Location of that marking:0.4. Category of vehicle (1) (3):0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:0.7. In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC approval mark:0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s):SECTION II1. Additional information (where applicable): see Addendum2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:3. Date of test report:4. Number of test report:5. Remarks (if any): see Addendum6. Place:7. Date:8. Signature:9. The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which may be obtained on request, is attached.(1) Delete where not applicable.(2) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this type-approval certificate such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol: ""?"" (e. g. ABC??123??).(3) As defined in Annex II A to Directive 70/156/EEC.Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No ........concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to Directive 77/389/EEC, as last amended by Directive . . . /. . . /EC1. Additional information1.1. Location:1.2. Method of attachment:5. Remarks:>END OF GRAPHIC>`4. The present Annex becomes Annex II.In Section 1.2 'Annex I` is replaced by 'Annex II A`.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;motor vehicle;commercial vehicle;juggernaut;lorry;lorry tanker;trailer;truck;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;safety standard,22
41454,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 768/2012 of 17 August 2012 establishing a prohibition of fishing for forkbeards in EU and international waters of VIII and IX by vessels flying the flag of Portugal. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 1225/2010 of 13 December 2010 fixing for 2011 and 2012 the fishing opportunities for EU vessels for fish stocks of certain deep-sea fish species (2), lays down quotas for 2012.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2012.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2012 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 August 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 336, 21.12.2010, p. 1.ANNEXNo 13/DSSMember State PortugalStock GFB/89-Species Forkbeards (Phycis spp.)Zone EU and international waters of VIII and IXDate 28.7.2012
",Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,22
33940,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of 16 February 2007 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,Whereas:(1) In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.(2) Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods.(3) Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex to this Regulation should be classified under the CN codes indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3 of that table.(4) It is appropriate to provide that binding tariff information which has been issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature but which is not in accordance with this Regulation can, for a period of three months, continue to be invoked by the holder, under Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (2).(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. The goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex shall be classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the CN codes indicated in column 2 of that table. Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States, which is not in accordance with this Regulation, can continue to be invoked for a period of three months under Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 February 2007.For the CommissionLászló KOVÁCSMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1930/2006 (OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 9).(2)  OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).ANNEXDescription of the goods Classification Reasons(1) (2) (3)1. A set of toilet articles put up for retail sale, consisting of:— a beaker,— a soap dish,— a cylindrical toothbrush holder, and— a liquid soap dispenser.2. An article consisting of:— a plastic lavatory seat with cover,— an electro-mechanical movable sprayer and,— an electrothermic device.3. Apparatus consisting of:— an AM/FM radio-broadcast receiver,— seven-channel amplifier section,— a digital sound processor,— a video converter, and— a remote control.4. A new three-wheeled motor vehicle with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine and a gross vehicle weight of more than 20 tonnes.5. A new three-wheeled motor vehicle with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine and a gross vehicle weight of more than 20 tonnes.(1)  The photograph is purely for information.
",toilet article;audiovisual equipment;audio-visual equipment;household electrical appliance;dish-washing machine;domestic appliances;domestic electrical device;electrical heating appliances;freezer;hoover;household appliances;refrigerator;vacuum-cleaner;washing machine;motor car;automobile;car;personal automobile;private car;tourist vehicle;Combined Nomenclature;CN,22
36617,"2009/626/EC: Commission Decision of 25 February 2009 on the Aid Scheme C 2/08 (ex N 572/07) on the amendment to the maritime tonnage tax system which Ireland is planning to implement (notified under document C(2009) 688) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 88(2) thereof,Having called on interested parties to submit their comments pursuant to the provision cited above (1),Whereas:1.   PROCEDURE(1) By electronic letters of 3 October 2007 and 19 November 2007, the Irish authorities notified the Commission of an amendment to the existing tonnage tax scheme N 504/02, initially approved by the Commission on 11 December 2002 (2).(2) By letter dated 16 January 2008 (3), the Commission informed Ireland that it had decided to initiate the procedure laid down in Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty in respect of the amendment to the scheme.(3) The decision was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (4) on 14 May 2008. Ireland submitted its observations on 29 February 2008. The Commission received no comments from interested parties.2.   DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE MEASURE2.1.   The essential provisions of the 2002 tonnage tax(4) The Irish tonnage tax, introduced in 2002, is a ‘tax scheme applicable to shipping companies engaged in seagoing transport. Qualifying companies may choose to have their shipping activities taxed on the basis of the net tonnage of their fleet instead of on the basis of their actual profits. Qualifying companies must opt for the regime within three years from the date of the entry into force of the legislation. Companies having opted for the tonnage tax must remain subject to this regime for a period of 10 years (tonnage tax period).Up to and including 1 000 net tons EUR 1,00 per 100 NTBetween 1 001 and 10 000 net tons EUR 0,75 per 100 NTBetween 10 001 and 25 000 net tons EUR 0,50 per 100 NTMore than 25 000 net tons EUR 0,25 per 100 NT2.2.   The ‘time charter’ limitation under the 2002 tonnage tax scheme(5) One ‘precondition for being eligible for the (2002) tonnage tax scheme is that the share of qualifying ships owned by the company itself, calculated on their tonnage, is not less than 25 % of the tonnage of all its qualifying ships. It is indeed required for entering and remaining within the tonnage tax that a company should not have “chartered in” (also time charter) more than 75 % of the net tonnage of the qualifying ships operated by it. In the case of a group, the limit is 75 % of the aggregate net tonnage of all the qualifying ships operated by all group members that are qualifying companies. “To charter in a ship” means to rent it with a crew provided by the charterer, in contrast to the definition of the bareboat charter whereby the lessee must man the ship.’ (6)2.3.   The notified amendments2.3.1.   Removal of the time charter limitation(6) The Irish authorities now intend to abolish the time charter limitation. Thus, according to the notification, a company or a group of companies could benefit from the tonnage tax scheme without owning a single ship. According to the Irish authorities the abolition of that limit is required for several reasons:(a) to secure Irish-based shipping companies fulfilling all other current qualification criteria but unable to elect to tonnage tax due to an excess of time-chartering activity;(b) to allow additional flexibility for companies benefiting from Irish tonnage tax (hereafter ‘Irish tonnage tax companies’) engaged in tonnage tax activities to capitalise on market conditions where otherwise they would be in breach of tonnage tax conditions;(c) to achieve parity with other Member States’ regimes with respect to conditions related to the time chartered fleet;(d) to increase expansion of on-shore ship-management activity;(e) to avoid ceding business activities from tonnage tax companies to non-tonnage tax companies and ultimately to ship operators from third countries or being expelled from the Irish tonnage tax regime for breaching the limit.2.3.2.   Duration(7) The notified amendment to the tonnage tax legislation will be applicable only after Commission approval, but with effect from the appearance of the amendment in national legislation in January 2006.(8) The amendment does not alter the duration of the tonnage tax scheme: the current tonnage tax regime is limited in duration to 10 years expiring on 31 December 2012. ‘Qualifying companies’ will, in general, only have 36 months in which to elect to enter the tonnage tax regime on becoming qualifying companies, that is to say, a company chargeable to Irish corporation tax, operating ‘qualifying ships’ and carrying on the strategic and commercial management of the qualifying ships in Ireland.2.3.3.   Beneficiaries(9) The amendment will apply to all companies that are currently in a position to benefit from the tonnage tax regime and to those qualifying companies, or groups of companies:(a) which are chargeable to Irish corporation tax;(b) whose profits are derived from qualifying ships carrying on ‘qualifying activities’ and which opt for the tonnage tax regime; and(c) who carry out the strategic and commercial management of qualifying shipping from the territory of Ireland.2.3.4.   Budget(10) The Irish authorities project that the first year cost of the abolishment of the time charter limitation, applied from 1 January 2006 will be in the region of EUR 5,88 million given the past market upturn. It is anticipated that the cost in the medium term (2007 to 2009) will fall as earnings fall to more typical market levels, approximately EUR 1,38 million.2.4.   Reasons for opening the formal investigation procedure(11) In its decision to initiate the procedure laid down in Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty, the Commission expressed its doubts that the amendments notified by the Irish authorities may be contrary to the principles laid down in the Community Guidelines on State aid to maritime transport (7) (hereinafter the Guidelines). In particular, the Commission expressed doubts as regards the compatibility of a unilateral abolition by Ireland of the maximum number of time chartered ships allowable under its tonnage tax scheme. The Commission noted that the complete abolition of such time charter limits may trigger fiscal competition between more or less attractive tonnage tax schemes across the Community. In the light of the acknowledgment in the Guidelines that such fiscal competition needs to be taken into account (8), the amendments proposed by the Irish authorities to completely remove the time charter limit may be contrary to the ‘common interest’ expressed in Article 87(3)(c) of the Treaty on which the approval of tonnage taxes is based.(12) In addition, the Commission also expressed doubts as regards the potential retroactivity of the planned measure. This might occur if aid pursuant to the notified amendment is granted with effect from 1 January 2006.2.5.   Comments from Ireland(13) By letter of 29 February 2008 Ireland set out the following points:(a) the market conditions upon which Ireland seeks the removal of the time charter limitation do not affect only Irish shipowners, but also Community and third country shipowners. In particular, the global demand for bulk commodities has increased sharply since 2002;(b) time-chartering provides an additional flexibility for shipowners seeking to fulfil bulk contracts with bulk export and import firms;(c) there has been a similar evolution in other Member States (Denmark for instance).3.   ASSESSMENT3.1.   Presence of aid(14) As regards the presence of aid, the Commission considers that the notified amendment does not alter the qualification as State aid of the Irish tonnage tax scheme as approved in 2002 by Decision N 504/02 (9).(15) Even after the abolition of the time charter limitation, the Irish authorities will still be granting an advantage through State resources and thereby favour certain undertakings since the measure is specific to the shipping sector. Such advantage threatens to distort competition and could affect trade between Member States since such shipping activities are essentially carried out on an international level playing field. For these reasons, the notified amendment of the 2002 Irish tonnage tax scheme does not alter its qualification as State aid within the meaning of Article 87(1) of the Treaty.3.2.   Legal basis for assessment(16) The legal basis for assessing the compatibility of the notified measure is the Guidelines.3.3.   Compatibility of the measure(17) The Guidelines provide: ‘The objective of State aid within the common maritime transport policy is to promote the competitiveness of the Community fleets in the global shipping market. Consequently, tax relief schemes should, as a rule, require a link with the Community flag. However, they may also, exceptionally, be approved where they apply to the entire fleet operated by a ship-owner established within a Member state’s territory liable to corporate tax, provided that it is demonstrated that the strategic and commercial management of all ships concerned is actually carried out within the territory and that this activity contributes substantially to economic activity and employment within the Community.’ (10)(18) The Guidelines do not mention any limitation to the inclusion of time chartered ships under tonnage tax schemes. In past decisions, the Commission has authorised schemes covering companies with a ratio between tonnage of owned vessels (or chartered-in vessels on bareboat conditions) and tonnage of vessels chartered-in on a time or voyage basis of up to 3:1 (11), 4:1 (12) or 10:1 (13).(19) That ratio has been intended to avoid situations where tonnage tax companies eventually become pure maritime brokers, without any responsibility for the crew management and the technical management of vessels that they operate. If tonnage tax companies were to operate only vessels chartered-in on a time or voyage basis, they would loose their know-how in terms of the crew management and technical management of vessels, in contradiction with one of the objectives set out in section 2.2 first subparagraph fourth indent of the Guidelines, namely ‘maintaining and improving maritime know-how’.(20) It is also fair to say that the ratio has pursued another objective of the Guidelines, in making it easier for national authorities to control that on-shore activities related to the vessels under tonnage tax are maintained within the Community/EEA. Indeed it is likely that tonnage tax ship-owners provide the crew management themselves in cases where they own the vessels or where they charter them on bareboat conditions. Where these two activities are provided in-house, it is therefore easier for the fiscal authorities to check that the on-shore activities related to those vessels are located within the Community/EEA. Here the objective pursued is to contribute ‘to the consolidation of the maritime cluster established in the Member States’ in line with section 2.2 first subparagraph third indent of the Guidelines.(21) However, the complete abolition of the limitation would allow undertakings with only vessels chartered-in on time or voyage basis to benefit from the tonnage tax regime. In this context the Commission is of the view that the notified amendment is not in line with the above mentioned objectives in recitals 19 and 20. The Commission considers that a minimum ratio between chartered-in vessels and owned vessels of at least 10:1 should be maintained.(22) If the above mentioned objectives are not fulfilled, the Commission considers that the chartered-in vessels should contribute to another objective of the Guidelines, namely that of encouraging the flagging or re-flagging to Member States’ registers in line with section 2.2, first subparagraph, second indent of the Guidelines. Consequently, even if the crew management and the technical management of vessels are not both carried out on the territory of the Community/EEA, the Commission could accept that the common interest is safeguarded if the vessel concerned flies a Community/EEA flag.(23) As a consequence, the Commission is of the view that the above objectives will be fulfilled if the following conditions are met:(a) the chartered-in vessel is registered in a Community or EEA maritime register; or(b) its crew management and its technical management are carried out on the territory of the Community or the EEA.(24) If these conditions are fulfilled, the above mentioned objectives of the Guidelines are met.(25) In accordance with recent case-law (14) the notified amendment can be authorised with effect from 1 January 2007 (the date of notification) in order to avoid its retroactive application,. The notified amendment to the tonnage tax scheme N 504/02, initially approved by the Commission on 11 December 2002, is compatible with the common market subject to the conditions set out in Article 2.It may be applied with effect from 1 January 2007. There shall be a minimum ratio of 10:1 between chartered-in vessels and owned vessels operated by each tonnage tax company.Each of the chartered-in vessels operated by a given tonnage tax company shall satisfy at least one of the following conditions:(a) the chartered-in vessel is registered in a Community or EEA maritime register;(b) the crew management and technical management of the chartered-in vessel are carried out on the territory of the Community or the EEA. Ireland shall inform the Commission, within 2 months of notification of this Decision, of the measures taken to comply with it. This Decision is addressed to Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 25 February 2009.For the CommissionAntonio TAJANIVice-President(1)  OJ C 117, 14.5.2008, p. 32.(2)  Decision C(2002) 4371 final.(3)  SG(2008)D/200091.(4)  OJ C 117, 14.5.2008, p. 32.(5)  Decision C(2002) 4371 final, points 3 to 6.(6)  Decision C(2002) 4371 final, point 26.(7)  OJ C 13, 17.1.2004, p. 3.(8)  Guidelines point 3.1: Fiscal treatment of shipowning companies.(9)  See footnote 2 of this Decision.(10)  The Guidelines point 3.1, seventh subparagraph.(11)  See for example Commission Decision C 20/03, available at the following Internet address: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2003:145:0004:0047:FR:PDF Commission Decision N 572/02 available in the official language at the following Internet address: http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/transports-2002/n572-02.pdf(12)  Commission Decision of 12 March 2002 (State aid N 563/01), available in the official language at the following Internet address: http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/transports-2001/n563-01.pdf(13)  See Commission Decision C 58/08, not published yet.(14)  See judgment of 18 December 2008 in Case C-384/07 Wienstrom GmbH v Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit, not yet reported, and in particular, paragraph 26: ‘Where planned aid was properly notified to the Commission and was not put into effect prior to that decision, it can be put into effect as from the moment at which the decision is adopted, including, where relevant, in respect of a period predating the decision which is covered by the measure that has been declared compatible’.
",tax system;taxation;Ireland;Eire;Southern Ireland;metrology;dosimetry;science of measurement;system of measurement;transport regulations;weights and measures;unit of measurement;maritime transport;maritime connection;sea transport;sea transport connection;seagoing traffic;vessel;ship;tug boat;competition law;competition regulations,22
18725,"1999/555/EC: Commission Decision of 22 July 1999 recognising in principle the completeness of the dossiers submitted for detailed examination in view of the possible inclusion of BAS 656H (dimethenamid-p AC 900001(picolinafen), ZA 1963 (picoxystrobin) in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC concerning the placing of plant-protection products on the market (notified under document number C(1999) 2276) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant-protection products on the market(1), as last amended by Commission Decision 1999/1/EC(2), and in particular Article 6(3) thereof,(1) Whereas Directive 91/414/EEC (hereinafter ""the Directive"") has provided for the development of a Community list of active substances authorised for incorporation in plant-protection products;(2) Whereas applicants have submitted dossiers for three active substances to Member States' authorities in view of obtaining the inclusion of the active substances in Annex I to the Directive;(3) Whereas a dossier for the active substance BAS 656H (dimethenamid-p) was submitted by BASF AG to the German authorities on 16 April 1999;(4) Whereas a dossier for the active substance AC 900001 (picolinafen) was submitted by Cyanamid Agro NV/SA to the German authorities on 10 May 1999;(5) Whereas a dossier for the active substance ZA 1963 (picoxystrobin) was submitted by Zeneca Agrochemicals to the Irish authorities on 26 May 1999;(6) Whereas the said authorities indicated to the Commission the results of a first examination of the completeness of the dossier with regard to the data and information requirements provided for in Annex II and, for at least one plant-protection product containing the active substance concerned, in Annex III to the Directive; whereas subsequently, in accordance with the provisions of Article 6(2) of the Directive, the dossiers were submitted by the applicant to the Commission and other Member States;(7) Whereas the dossiers BAS 656H (dimethenamid-p), AC 900001 (picolinafen), and ZA 1963 (picoxystrobin) were referred to the Standing Committee on Plant Health on 10 June 1999;(8) Whereas Article 6(3) of the Directive requires it being confirmed at the level of the Community that each dossier is to be considered as satisfying in principle the data and information requirements provided for in Annex II and, for at least one plant-protection product containing the active substance concerned, in Annex III to the Directive;(9) Whereas such confirmation is necessary in order to pursue the detailed examination of the dossier as well as in order to open to Member States the possibility of granting provisional authorisation for plant-protection products containing this active substance in due respect of the conditions laid down in Article 8(1) of the Directive, and in particular the condition to make a detailed assessment of the active substances and the plant-protection products with regard to the requirements of the Directive;(10) Whereas such Decision does not prejudice that further data or information may be requested from the applicant where it would appear during the detailed examination that such information or data are required for a Decision to be taken;(11) Whereas it is understood between the Member States and the Commission that Germany will pursue the detailed examination for the dossiers for BAS 656H (dimethenamid-p) and AC 900001 (picolinafen), that Ireland will pursue the detailed examination for the dossier for ZA 1963 (picoxystrobin);(12) Whereas Germany and Ireland will report the conclusions of their examinations accompanied by any recommendations on the inclusion or non-inclusion and any conditions related thereto to the Commission as soon as possible and at the latest within a period of one year; whereas on receipt of this evaluation report the detailed examination will be continued with the expertise from all Member States within the framework of the Standing Committee on Plant Health;(13) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,. The following dossiers satisfy in principle the data and information requirements provided for in Annex II and, for at least one plant-protection product containing the active substance concerned, in Annex III to the Directive, taking into account the uses proposed:1. the dossier submitted by BASF AG to the Commission and the Member States with a view to the inclusion of BAS 656H (dimethenamid-p) as active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC and which was referred to the Standing Committee on Plant Health on 10 June 1999;2. the dossier submitted by Cyanamid Agro NV/SA to the Commission and the Member States with a view to the inclusion of AC 900001 (picolinafen) as active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC and which was referred to the Standing Committee on Plant Health on 10 June 1999;3. the dossier submitted by Zeneca Agrochemicals to the Commission and the Member States with a view to the inclusion of ZA1963 (picoxystrobin) as active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC and which was referred to the Standing Committee on Plant Health on 10 June 1999. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 July 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2) OJ L 21, 28.1.1999, p. 21.
",marketing standard;grading;plant health product;plant protection product;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;testing;experiment;industrial testing;pilot experiment;test;confidentiality;confidential information,22
14980,"96/428/EC: Council Decision of 25 June 1996 on acceptance by the Community of the Agreement to promote compliance with international conservation and management measures by fishing vessels on the high seas. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof, in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228 (2) and with the first subparagraph of Article 228 (3),Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas international cooperation is essential to ensure the conservation and the rational, responsible and sustainable utilization of the biological resources of the high seas;Whereas the Community has signed the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which obliges all members of the international community to cooperate in the conservation and management of the biological resources of the high seas;Whereas, as regards maritime fishing, the Community has the authority to adopt fishery resource conservation and management measures and to conclude agreements in this field with third countries or international organizations, as set out in the Declaration of Competence which the Community submitted at the time it joined the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations;Whereas the practice of requesting the allocation or change of flag by flying vessels in order to circumvent international measures for the conservation and management of living marine resources should be discouraged;Whereas each Member State must therefore meet its responsibilities to ensure that the fishing vessels authorized to fly its flag comply with international conservation and management measures by appropriate and effective means coordinated at international level;Whereas to that end the Community took part in international negotiations which culminated in the approval by the conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations at its twenty-seventh session in November 1993 of the Agreement to promote compliance with international conservation and management measures by fishing vessels on the high seas;Whereas that Agreement is a useful framework for strengthening international cooperation to ensure that the effectiveness of international conservation and management measures is not undermined;Whereas that Agreement will form an integral part of the International Code of Conduct for Responsible Fishing called for in the Declaration of Cancun of May 1992;Whereas Community fishermen fish on the high seas and it is therefore in the Community's interest to accept that Agreement,. The European Community hereby accepts the Agreement to promote compliance with international conservation and management measures by fishing vessels on the high seas.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council shall designate the person authorized to lodge the instrument of acceptance with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in accordance with Article X (2) of the Agreement.. Done at Luxembourg, 25 June 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. PINTO(1)  OJ No C 229, 18. 8. 1994, p. 10.(2)  OJ No C 18, 23. 1. 1995, p. 438.
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;conservation of resources;protection of resources;international cooperation;fishing vessel;factory ship;fishing boat;transport vessel;trawler;accession to an agreement;accession to a convention;accession to a treaty;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union,22
28606,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1345/2004 of 22 July 2004 amending the specification of a name appearing in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 on the registration of geographical indications and designations of origin (Scotch Lamb). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 of 14 July 1992 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas:(1) Under Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92, the United Kingdom authorities have requested amendments to the description and the method of production of ‘Scotch Lamb’, registered as a protected designation of origin by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 of 12 June 1996 on the registration of geographical indications and designations of origin under the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 (2).(2) Following examination of this request for amendment, it has been decided that the amendments concerned are not minor.(3) In accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 and since the amendments are not minor, the Article 6 procedure applies mutatis mutandis.(4) It has been decided that the amendments in this case comply with Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92. No statement of objection, within the meaning of Article 7 of the Regulation, has been sent to the Commission following the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (3) of the above amendments.(5) Consequently, these amendments must be registered and published in the Official Journal of the European Union,. The amendments set out in Annex I to this Regulation shall be registered and published in accordance with Article 6(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92.A summary of the main points of the specification is given in Annex II to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 July 2004.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 148, 21.6.1996, p. 1. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 526/2004 (OJ L 85, 23.3.2004, p. 3).(3)  OJ C 99, 25.4.2003, p. 3 (Scotch Lamb).ANNEX ICOUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2081/92AMENDMENT TO THE SPECIFICATION OF A PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (Article 9)No CE: UK/0275/24.1.19941.   Registered name: PGI Scotch Lamb2.   Amendments(s) requested:— Specification heading:NameDescriptionGeographical areaProof of originMethod of productionLinkLabellingNational requirement— Amendment(s):ANNEX IISUMMARYCouncil Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92‘SCOTCH LAMB’No CE: UK/0275/24.1.1994PDO ( ) PGI (x)This summary has been drawn up for information purposes only. For full details, in particular the producers of the products covered by the PDO or PGI concerned, please consult the complete version of the product specification obtainable at national level or from the European Commission (1).1.   Responsible department in the Member State23.7.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 249/14(1) Under Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92, the United Kingdom authorities have requested amendments to the description and the method of production of ‘Scotch Lamb’, registered as a protected designation of origin by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 of 12 June 1996 on the registration of geographical indications and designations of origin under the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 (2).(2) Following examination of this request for amendment, it has been decided that the amendments concerned are not minor.(3) In accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 and since the amendments are not minor, the Article 6 procedure applies mutatis mutandis.(4) It has been decided that the amendments in this case comply with Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92. No statement of objection, within the meaning of Article 7 of the Regulation, has been sent to the Commission following the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (3) of the above amendments.(5) Consequently, these amendments must be registered and published in the Official Journal of the European Union,— Specification heading:NameDescriptionGeographical areaProof of originMethod of productionLinkLabellingNational requirement— Amendment(s):Name: Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs — Food Chain Marketing and Competitiveness DivisionRoom 338Nobel House17 Smith SquareLondon — SW1P 3JRTel. (44-207) 238 66 87Fax (44-207) 238 57 28e-mail: rlf.feedback@defra.gsi.gov.ukName : Quality Meat ScotlandRural CentreWest MainsInglistonNewbridgeMidlothian — EH28 8NZTel. (44-131) 472 40 40Fax (44-131) 472 40 38e-mail: info@qmscotland.co.uk2.3. Composition: producers (6 633), processors (32), other (310)Name: Scottish Food Quality CertificationRoyal Highland Centre10th AvenueInglistonEdinburgh — EH28 8NFTel. (44-131) 335 66 15Fax (44-131) 335 66 01e-mail: enquiries@sfqc.co.uk
",location of production;location of agricultural production;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;sheepmeat;lamb meat;mutton;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Scotland;Hebrides;labelling,22
33971,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 210/2007 of 27 February 2007 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1282/2006 as regards the term of validity of export licences with advance fixing of the refund in the milk and milk products sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 31(14) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 8 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1282/2006 of 17 August 2006 laying down special detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards export licences and export refunds for milk and milk products (2) lays down the terms of validity of export licences.(2) The reduction of the intervention price for butter as from 1 July 2007 is likely to affect the difference between that price and the world market price.(3) As a precautionary measure, with a view to protect the Community budget from unnecessary expenditures and to avoid a speculative application of the export refund regime in the dairy sector, for products containing milk fat, the validity of export licences with advance fixing of the refund should be limited until 30 June 2007.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. By way of derogation from Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1282/2006, export licences with advance fixing of the refund in respect of the products referred to in points (b) to (d) of that Article for which the applications are submitted as from 1 March shall be valid until 30 June 2007. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 February 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2005 (OJ L 307, 25.11.2005, p. 2).(2)  OJ L 234, 29.8.2006, p. 4. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1919/2006 (OJ L 380, 28.12.2006, p. 1).
",milk;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;milk product;dairy produce;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,22
18469,"1999/43/EC: Commission Decision of 22 December 1998 recognising in principle the completeness of the dossiers submitted for detailed examination in view of the possible inclusion of CGA 279 202 (trifloxystrobin), clefoxydim (BAS 625H), etoxazol and ferric phosphate in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC concerning the placing of plant-protection products on the market (notified under document number C(1998) 4355) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant-protection products on the market (1) as last amended by Commission Directive 98/47/EC (2) and in particular Article 6(3) thereof,Whereas Directive 91/414/EEC (hereinafter 'the Directive`) has provided for the development of a Community list of active substances authorised for incorporation in plant protection products;Whereas applicants have submitted dossiers for four active substances to Member States' authorities in view of obtaining the inclusion of the active substances in Annex I to the Directive;Whereas a dossier for the active substance CGA 279 202 (trifloxystrobin) was submitted by Novaritis Crop Protection UK Ltd to the United Kingdom authorities on 28 January 1998;Whereas a dossier for the active substance clefoxydim (BAS 625H) was submitted by BASF AG to the Spanish authorities on 2 April 1998;Whereas a dossier for the active substance etoxazol was submitted by Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe SA to the French authorities on 21 April 1998;Whereas a dossier for the active substance ferric phosphate was submitted by W. Neudorff GmbH to the German authorities on 27 August 1998;Whereas the said authorities indicated to the Commission the results of a first examination of the completeness of the dossier with regard to the date and information requirements provided for in Annex II and, for at least one plant protection product containing the active substance concerned, in Annex III to the Directive; whereas subsequently, in accordance with the provisions of Article 6(2), the dossiers were submitted by the applicant to the Commission and other Member States;Whereas the dossiers for CGA 279 202 (trifloxystrobin), clefoxydim (BAS 625H), etoxazol and ferric phosphate were referred to the Standing Committee on Plant Health on 15 October 1998;Whereas Article 6(3) of the Directive requires it being confirmed at the level of the Community that each dossier is to be considered as satisfying, in principle, the data and information requirements provided for in Annex II and, for at least one plant protection product containing the active substance concerned, in Annex III to the Directive;Whereas such confirmation is necessary in order to pursue the detailed examination of the dossier as well as in order to open to Member States the possibility of granting provisional authorisation for plant protection products containing this active substance in due respect of the conditions laid down in Article 8(1) of the Directive, and in particular the condition to make a detailed assessment of the active substances and the plant protection products with regard to the requirements of the Directive;Whereas such Decision does not prejudice that further data or information may be requested from the applicant where it would appear during the detailed examination that such information or data are required for a Decision to be taken;Whereas it is understood between the Member States and the Commission that the United Kingdom will pursue the detailed examination for the dossier for CGA 279 202 (trifloxystrobin), that Spain will pursue the detailed examination for the dossier for clefoxydim (BAS 625H), that France will pursue the detailed examination for the dossier for etoxazol, and that Germany will pursue the detailed examination for the dossier for ferric phosphate;Whereas the United Kingdom, Spain, France and Germany will report the conclusions of their examinations accompanied by any recommendations on the inclusion or non-inclusion and any conditions related thereto to the Commission as soon as possible and at the latest within a period of one year; whereas on receipt of this report the detailed examination will be continued with the expertise from all Member States within the framework of the Standing Committee on Plant Health;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,. The following dossiers satisfy in principle the data and information requirements provided for in Annex II and, for at least one plant protection product containing the active substance concerned, in Annex III to the Directive, taking into account the uses proposed.1. The dossier submitted by Novaritis Crop Protection UK Ltd to the Commission and the Member States with a view to the inclusion of CGA 279 202 (trifloxystrobin) as active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC and which was referred to the Standing Committee on Plant Health on 15 October 1998.2. The dossier submitted by BASF AG to the Commission and the Member States with a view to the inclusion of clefoxydim (BAS 625H) as active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC and which was referred to the Standing Committee on Plant Health on 15 October 1998.3. The dossier submitted by Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe SA to the Commission and the Member States with a view to the inclusion of etoxazol as active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC and which was referred to the Standing Committee on Plant Health on 15 October 1998.4. The dossier submitted by W. Neudorff GmbH KG to the Commission and the Member States with a view to the inclusion of ferric phosphate as active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC and which was referred to the Standing Committee on Plant Health on 15 October 1998. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 230, 19. 8. 1991, p. 1.(2) OJ L 191, 7. 7. 1998, p. 50.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;plant health product;plant protection product;EU control;Community control;European Union control;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,22
5909,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 981/2014 of 16 September 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for plaice in Skagerrak by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2) lays down quotas for 2014.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 September 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1).ANNEXNo 26/TQ43Member State The NetherlandsStock PLE/03AN.Species Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa)Zone SkagerrakClosing date 25.8.2014
",Baltic Sea;North Sea;ship's flag;nationality of ships;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
42144,"2013/681/EU: Council Implementing Decision of 15 November 2013 amending Decision 2007/884/EC authorising the United Kingdom to continue to apply a measure derogating from Articles 26(1)(a), 168 and 169 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 2006/112/EC of 28 November 2006 on the common system of value added tax (1), and in particular Article 395(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) By a letter registered with the Secretariat-General of the Commission on 2 April 2013, the United Kingdom requested authorisation to extend a derogating measure in order to continue to restrict the right of deduction of value added tax (VAT) by the hirer or lessee on charges for the hire or lease of a car where the car is not used entirely for business purposes.(2) The Commission informed the other Member States of the request made by the United Kingdom by letter dated 19 June 2013. By letter dated 20 June 2013, the Commission notified the United Kingdom that it had all the information necessary to consider the request.(3) Council Decision 2007/884/EC (2), as amended by Council Implementing Decision 2011/37/EU (3), authorised the United Kingdom to restrict to 50 % the right of the hirer or lessee to deduct input VAT on charges for the hire or lease of a car where the car was not used entirely for business purposes. The United Kingdom was also allowed not to treat as supplies of services for consideration the private use of a car hired or leased by a taxable person for his business purposes. That simplification measure removed the need for the hirer or the lessee to keep records of private mileage travelled in business cars and to account for tax on the actual private mileage of each car.(4) According to the report provided by the United Kingdom, the restriction to 50 % still corresponds to the actual circumstances as regards the business and the non-business use by the hirer or lessee of the vehicles concerned. It is therefore appropriate that the United Kingdom be authorised to apply the measure until 31 December 2016.(5) In the event that the United Kingdom considers that a further extension beyond 2016 is necessary, it should submit a report which includes a review of the percentage applied together with an extension request to the Commission no later than 1 April 2016.(6) On 29 October 2004, the Commission adopted a proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 77/388/EEC (4), which includes the harmonisation of the categories of expenses for which exclusions of the right of deduction may apply. Directive 77/388/EEC has been replaced by Directive 2006/112/EC. According to that proposal, exclusions on the right to deduct may be applied to motorised road vehicles. The derogating measures provided for in this Decision should expire on the date of the entry into force of such an amending Directive, if that date is earlier than 31 December 2016.(7) The derogation has only a negligible effect on the overall amount of tax revenue collected at the stage of final consumption and has no adverse impact on the Union’s own resources accruing from VAT.(8) Decision 2007/884/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,. Article 3 of Decision 2007/884/EC is replaced by the following:‘Article 3This Decision shall expire on the date of entry into force of Union rules determining the expenditure relating to motorised road vehicles that is not eligible for full deduction of VAT, or on 31 December 2016, whichever is the earlier.Any request for extension of the measures provided for in this Decision shall be accompanied by a report, submitted to the Commission by 1 April 2016, which includes a review of the percentage restriction applied on the right to deduct VAT on the hire or lease of cars not entirely used for business purposes.’. This Decision shall take effect on the day of its notification.It shall apply from 1 January 2014. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 15 November 2013.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. ŠADŽIUS(1)  OJ L 347, 11.12.2006, p. 1.(2)  Council Decision 2007/884/EC of 20 December 2007 authorising the United Kingdom to continue to apply a measure derogating from Articles 26(1)(a), 168 and 169 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax (OJ L 346, 29.12.2007, p. 21).(3)  Council Implementing Decision 2011/37/EU of 18 January 2011 amending Decision 2007/884/EC authorising the United Kingdom to continue to apply a measure derogating from Articles 26(1)(a), 168 and 169 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax (OJ L 19, 22.1.2011, p. 11).(4)  Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes — Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment (OJ L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 1).
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40928,"Commission Directive 2012/22/EU of 22 August 2012 amending Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council to include DDACarbonate as an active substance in Annex I thereto  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (1), and in particular Article 11(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) The United Kingdom received on 17 January 2007 an application from Lonza, in accordance with Article 11(1) of Directive 98/8/EC, for the inclusion of the active substance DDACarbonate in Annex I to that Directive for use in product type 8, wood preservatives, as defined in Annex V to Directive 98/8/EC. DDACarbonate was not on the market on the date referred to in Article 34(1) of Directive 98/8/EC as an active substance of a biocidal product.(2) After carrying out an evaluation, the United Kingdom submitted its report, together with a recommendation, to the Commission on 11 November 2010.(3) The report was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products on 2 March 2012, and the findings of the review were incorporated in an assessment report.(4) It appears from the evaluations that biocidal products used as wood preservatives and containing DDACarbonate may be expected to satisfy the requirements laid down in Article 5 of Directive 98/8/EC. It is therefore appropriate to include DDACarbonate for use in product type 8 in Annex I to that Directive.(5) Not all potential uses have been evaluated at Union level. For example, use by non-professional users was not assessed. It is therefore appropriate to require that Member States assess those uses or exposure scenarios and those risks to human populations and to environmental compartments that have not been representatively addressed in the Union level risk assessment and, when granting product authorisations, ensure that appropriate measures are taken or specific conditions imposed in order to reduce the identified risks to acceptable levels.(6) In view of the risks identified for human health, for industrial users it is appropriate to require that safe operational procedures are established, and that products are used with appropriate personal protective equipment, unless it can be demonstrated in the application for product authorisation that risks can be reduced to an acceptable level by other means.(7) In view of the risks identified for the aquatic and terrestrial compartments, it is appropriate to require that industrial application is conducted within a contained area or on impermeable hard standing with bunding, that freshly treated timber is stored after treatment under shelter or on impermeable hard standing, or both, and that any losses from the application of products used as wood preservatives and containing DDACarbonate are collected for reuse or disposal.(8) Unacceptable risks for the environment were identified for situations where wood treated by dipping with DDACarbonate was continually exposed to the weather or subject to frequent wetting (use class 3 as defined by OECD (2)), and where wood treated with DDACarbonate was used for outdoor constructions near or above water (the ‘bridge’ scenario in use class 3, as defined by OECD (3)) or was in contact with fresh water (use class 4b as defined by OECD (4)). It is therefore appropriate to require that products are not authorised for the treatment of wood intended for those uses, unless data is submitted demonstrating that the product will meet the requirements of both Article 5 of and Annex VI to Directive 98/8/EC, if necessary by the application of appropriate risk mitigation measures.(9) The provisions of this Directive should be applied simultaneously in all Member States in order to ensure equal treatment on the Union market of biocidal products of product type 8 containing the active substance DDACarbonate and also to facilitate the proper operation of the biocidal products market in general.(10) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC in order to permit Member States to bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive.(11) Directive 98/8/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(12) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,. Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 31 January 2013 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 February 2013.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 August 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1.(2)  OECD series on emission scenario documents, Number 2, Emission Scenario Document for Wood Preservatives, Part 2, p. 64.(3)  Ibid.(4)  Ibid.ANNEXIn Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC, the following entry is added:No Common Name IUPAC Name Minimum purity of the active substance in the biocidal product as placed on the market Date of inclusion Deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) (except for products containing more than one active substance, for which the deadline to comply with Article 16(3) shall be the one set out in the last of the inclusion decisions relating to its active substances) Expiry date of inclusion Product type Specific provisions (1)‘58 DDACarbonate Reaction mass of N,N-Didecyl-N,N-dimethylammonium Carbonate and N,N-Didecyl-N,N-dimethylammonium Bicarbonate Dry weight: 740 g/kg 1 February 2013 Not applicable 31 January 2023 8 The Union level risk assessment did not address all potential uses; certain uses, such as use by non-professionals, were excluded. When assessing the application for authorisation of a product in accordance with Article 5 and Annex VI, Member States shall assess, where relevant for the particular product, those uses or exposure scenarios and those risks to human populations and to environmental compartments that have not been representatively addressed in the Union level risk assessment.(1) for industrial users safe operational procedures shall be established, and products shall be used with appropriate personal protective equipment, unless it can be demonstrated in the application for product authorisation that risks can be reduced to an acceptable level by other means;(2) labels and, where provided, safety data sheets of products authorised shall indicate that industrial application shall be conducted within a contained area or on impermeable hard standing with bunding, that freshly treated timber shall be stored after treatment under shelter or on impermeable hard standing, or both, to prevent direct losses to soil or water, and that any losses from the application of the product shall be collected for reuse or disposal;(3) products shall not be authorised for treatment of wood that will be in contact with fresh water or used for outdoor constructions near or above water, or for treatment by dipping of wood that will be continually exposed to the weather or subject to frequent wetting, unless data is submitted to demonstrate that the product will meet the requirements of Article 5 and Annex VI, if necessary by the application of appropriate mitigation measures.’(1)  For the implementation of the common principles of Annex VI, the content and conclusions of assessment reports are available on the Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/environment/biocides/index.htm
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23364,"Council Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 of 18 February 2002 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 60 and 301 thereof,Having regard to Council Common Position 2002/145/CFSP of 18 February 2002 concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe(1),Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Council has expressed serious concern about the situation in Zimbabwe, in particular the recent escalation of violence and intimidation of political opponents and the harassment of the independent press. It has noted that the Government of Zimbabwe has not taken effective measures to improve the situation as called for by the European Council in Laeken last December.(2) The Council has assessed that the Government of Zimbabwe continues to engage in serious violations of human rights and of the freedom of opinion, of association and of peaceful assembly. Therefore, for as long as the violations occur, the Council deems it necessary to introduce restrictive measures against the government of Zimbabwe and those who bear a wide responsibility for such violations.(3) Therefore, Common Position 2002/145/CFSP provides that certain restrictive measures will be taken in respect of Zimbabwe, in particular the freezing of funds, financial assets or economic resources of individual members of the Government and natural or legal persons associated with them as well as a ban on exports on repression equipment and a ban on technical advice, assistance or training related to military activities.(4) These measures fall under the scope of the Treaty and, therefore, notably with a view to avoiding distortion of competition, Community legislation is necessary to implement the said measures as far as the territory of the Community is concerned. For the purpose of this Regulation, the territory of the Community is deemed to encompass the territories of the Member States to which the Treaty is applicable, under the conditions laid down in that Treaty,. For the purpose of this Regulation:1. ""Funds, other financial assets or economic resources"" means assets of every kind, whether tangible or intangible, movable or immovable, however acquired, and legal documents or instruments in any form, including electronic or digital, evidencing title to, or interest in, such assets, including, but not limited to, bank credits, travellers' cheques, bank cheques, money orders, shares, securities, bonds, drafts and letters of credit;2. ""freezing of funds, other financial assets or economic resources"" means: preventing any move, transfer, alteration, use of or dealing with funds in any way that would result in any change in their volume, amount, location, ownership, possession, character, destination or other change that would enable the use of the funds, including portfolio management. 1. All funds, other financial assets or economic resources belonging to individual members of the Government of Zimbabwe and to any natural or legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them as listed in Annex I, shall be frozen.2. No funds, financial assets or economic resources shall be made available directly or indirectly to or for the benefit of natural or legal persons, entities or bodies listed in Annex I. 1. Without prejudice to the applicable rules concerning reporting, confidentiality and professional secrecy and to the provisions of Article 284 of the Treaty, natural and legal persons, entities and bodies shall:(a) provide immediately any information which would facilitate compliance with this Regulation, such as accounts and amounts frozen in accordance with Article 2 to the competent authorities of the Member States listed in Annex III where they are resident or located, and to the Commission.In particular, available information in respect of funds, financial assets or economic resources owned or controlled by persons listed in Annex I during the period of six months before the entry into force of this Regulation shall be provided;(b) cooperate with the competent authorities listed in Annex III in any verification of this information.2. Any information provided or received in accordance with this Article shall be used only for the purposes for which it was provided or received.3. Any additional information directly received by the Commission shall be made available to the competent authorities of the Member States concerned. Article 2 shall not apply to:(a) the crediting of frozen accounts on the condition that any additions shall be frozen;(b) the use of frozen funds for:- essential human needs of a natural person included in Annex I such as payments for foodstuffs, medicines, the rent or mortgage for the family residence and fees and charges concerning medical treatment of members of that family, to be fulfilled within the Community;- payment of taxes, compulsory insurance premiums and fees for public utility services such as gas, water, electricity and telecommunications to be paid in the Community;- payment of charges due to a financial institution in the Community for the maintenance of accounts.The Commission shall be informed of any payment made under this Article and of conclusive evidence of the fulfilment of the conditions and the purposes. Such evidence shall be kept available for at least five years for inspection by competent authorities. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 2 and with a view to the protection of the interests of the Community, which include the interests of its citizens and residents, the competent authorities of a Member State may grant specific authorisations:- to unfreeze funds, other financial assets or other economic resources,- to make funds, other financial assets or other economic resources available to a person, entity or body included in the list referred to in Article 2(2),after consultation with the other Member States and the Commission in accordance with paragraph 2.2. A competent authority which receives a request for an authorisation referred to in paragraph 1 shall notify the competent authorities of the other Member States and the Commission, as listed in Annex III, of the grounds on which it intends to either reject the request or grant a specific authorisation.The competent authority which intends to grant a specific authorisation shall take due account of comments made within two weeks by other Member States and the Commission. Without prejudice to the powers of the Member States in the exercise of their public authority, the provision to Zimbabwe of technical training or assistance related to the provision, manufacture, maintenance or use of arms and related material of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned shall be prohibited. 1. It shall be prohibited, knowingly and intentionally, to sell, supply, export or ship, directly or indirectly, equipment which might be used for internal repression as listed in Annex II to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Zimbabwe or for the purpose of any business carried on in or operated from the territory of Zimbabwe.2. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to supplies of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, and related technical assistance or training, nor shall they apply to protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets, temporarily exported to Zimbabwe by United Nations personnel, representatives of the media and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel for their personal use only. The Commission shall be empowered to amend:- Annex I on the basis of decisions in respect of the Annex of Common Position 2002/145/CFSP, and- Annex III on the basis of information supplied by the Member States. The participation, knowingly and intentionally, in related activities the object or effect of which is, directly or indirectly to promote the transactions or activities referred to in Articles 2, 6 and 7 or to circumvent the provisions of this Regulation shall be prohibited. 0The Commission and the Member States shall immediately inform each other of the measures taken under this Regulation and shall supply each other with relevant information at their disposal in connection with this Regulation, in particular information in respect of violation and enforcement problems and judgements handed down by national courts. 1Each Member State shall determine the sanctions to be imposed where the provisions of this Regulation are infringed. Such sanctions shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. 2This Regulation shall apply:- within the territory of the Community, including its airspace,- on board any aircraft or any vessel under the jurisdiction of a Member State,- to any person elsewhere who is a national of a Member State, and- to any legal person, entity or body which is incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State. 3This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall apply for a renewable 12 months' period after that date.It shall be kept under constant review.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 February 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. Piqué i Camps(1) See page 1 of this Official Journal.ANNEX IList of persons, entities and bodies referred to in Article 2>TABLE>ANNEX IIEquipment for internal repression envisaged by Article 7The list below does not comprise the articles that have been specially designed or modified for military use and that are covered by the arms embargo confirmed by Common Position 2002/145/CFSP.Helmets providing ballistic protection, anti-riot helmets, anti-riot shields and ballistic shields and specially designed components therefor.Specially designed fingerprint equipment.Power controlled searchlights.Construction equipment provided with ballistic protection.Hunting knives.Specially designed production equipment to make shotguns.Ammunition hand-loading equipment.Communications intercept devices.Solid-state optical detectors.Image-intensifier tubes.Telescopic weapon sights.Smooth-bore weapons and related ammunition, other than those specially designed for military use, and specially designed components therefor; except:1. signal pistols;2. air- and cartridge-powered guns designed as industrial tools or humane animal stunners.Simulators for training in the use of firearms and specially designed or modified components and accessories therefor.Bombs and grenades, other than those specially designed for military use, and specially designed components therefor.Body armour, other than those manufactured to military standards or specifications, and specially designed components therefor.All-wheel-drive utility vehicles capable of off-road use that have been manufactured or fitted with ballistic protection, and profiled armour for such vehicles.Water cannon and specially designed or modified components therefor.Vehicles equipped with a water cannon.Vehicles specially designed or modified to be electrified to repel borders and components therefor specially designed or modified for that purpose.Acoustic devices represented by the manufacturer or supplier as suitable for riot-control purposes, and specially designed components therefor.Leg-irons, gang-chains, shackles and electric-shock belts, specially designed for restraining human beings; except:- handcuffs for which the maximum overall dimension including chain does not exceed 240 mm when locked.Portable devices designed or modified for the purpose of riot control or self-protection by the administration of an incapacitating substance (such as tear gas or pepper sprays), and specially designed components therefor.Portable devices designed or modified for the purpose of riot control or self-protection by the administration of an electric shock (including electric-shocks batons, electric shock shields, stun guns and electric shock dart guns (tasers)) and components therefor specially designed or modified for that purpose.Electronic equipment capable of detecting concealed explosives and specially designed components therefor; except:- TV or X-ray inspection equipment.Electronic jamming equipment specially designed to prevent the detonation by radio remote control of improvised devices and specially designed components therefor.Equipment and devices specially designed to initiate explosions by electrical or non-electrical means, including firing sets, detonators, igniters, boosters and detonating cord, and specially designed components therefor; except:- those specially designed for a specific commercial use consisting of the actuation or operation by explosive means of other equipment or devices the function of which is not the creation of explosions (e.g., car air-bag inflaters, electric-surge arresters of fire sprinkler actuators).Equipment and devices designed for explosive ordnance disposal; except:1. bomb blankets;2. containers designed for folding objects known to be, or suspected of being improvised explosive devices.Night vision and thermal imaging equipment and image intensifier tubes or solid state sensors therefor.Software specially designed and technology required for all listed items.Linear cutting explosive charges.Explosives and related substances as follows:- amatol,- nitrocellulose (containing more than 12,5 % nitrogen),- nitroglycol,- pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN),- picryl chloride,- tinitorphenylmethylnitramine (tetryl),- 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT)Software specially designed and technology required for all listed items.ANNEX IIIList of competent authorities referred to in Article 3(1) and Article 5BELGIUMMinistère des finances Trésorerie avenue des Arts 30 B - 1040 Bruxelles Fax (32-2) 233 75 18DENMARKErhvervs- og Boligstyrelsen Dahlerups PakhusLangelinie Alle 17DK - 2100 København Ø Tel. (45) 35 46 60 00 Fax (45) 35 46 60 01GERMANYDeutsche Bundesbank Postfach 100602 D - 60006 Frankfurt/Main Tel. (00-49-69) 95 66-01 Fax (00-49-69) 560 10 71GREECE- For CapitalsMinistry of National Economy General Directorate of Economic Policy 5-7 Nikis str. GR - 101 80 Athens Tel. (00-30-10) 333 27 81-2 Fax (00-30-10) 333 28 10, 333 27 93 Yπουργείο Εθνικήs Οικονομίαs Γενική Διεύθυνση Οικονομικήs Πολιτικήs Νίκηs 5-7 GR - 101 80 Αθήνα Τηλ. (00-30-10) 333 27 81-2 Φαξ (00-30-10) 333 28 10, 333 27 93- For Trade sectorMinistry of National Economy General Directorate for Policy Planning and Implementation 1, Kornarou str. GR - 105 63 Athens Tel. (00-30-10) 333 27 81-2 Fax (00-30-10) 333 28 10, 333 27 93 Υπουργείο Εθνικής Οικονομίας Γενική Διεύθυνση Σχεδιασμού και Διαχείρισης Πολιτικής Κορνάρου 1 GR - 105 63 Αθήνα Τηλ. (00-30-10) 333 27 81-2 Φαξ (00-30-10) 333 28 10, 333 27 93SPAINDirección General de Comercio e InversionesSubdirección General de Inversiones ExterioresMinisterio de Economía Paseo de la Castellana, 162 E - 28046 Madrid Tel. (00-34) 91 349 39 83 Fax (00-34) 91 349 35 62 Dirección General del Tesoro y Política FinancieraSubdirección General de Inspección y Control de Movimientos de CapitalesMinisterio de Economía Paseo del Prado, 6 E - 28014 Madrid Tel. (00-34) 91 209 95 11 Fax (00-34) 91 209 96 56FRANCEMinistère de l'économie, des finances et de l'industrie Direction du TrésorService des affaires européennes et internationalesSous-direction E139, rue du Bercy F - 75572 Paris Cedex 12 Tel. (33-1) 44 87 17 17 Fax (33-1) 53 18 36 15IRELANDCentral Bank of Ireland Financial Markets Department PO Box 559 Dame Street Dublin 2 Tel. (353-1) 671 66 66 Department of Foreign Affairs Bilateral Economic Relations Division 76-78 Harcourt Street Dublin 2 Tel. (353-1) 408 24 92ITALY- Competent Authorities for exceptions on assets freezeMinistero dell'Economia e delle Finanze Comitato di sicurezza finanziaria Via XX Settembre 97 I - 00187 Roma csf@tesoro.it Tel. + 39 06 4 761 39 21 Fax + 39 06 4 761 39 32- Competent Authorities for exceptions on visa banMinistero degli Affari Esteri Piazzale della Farnesina, 1 I - 00100 Roma Direzione Generale per gli Italiani all'estero e le Politiche MigratorieUff. VI( cons. Amb. Carlo Colombo ) Tel. 00 39 06 3691 35 00 Fax 00 39 06 3691 85 42-2261LUXEMBOURGMinistère des affaires étrangères, du commerce extérieur, de la coopération, de l'action humanitaire et de la défense Direction des relations économiques internationales BP 1602 L - 1016 Luxembourg Tel. (352) 478-1 or 478-2350 Fax (352) 22 20 48 Ministère des Finances 3, rue de la Congrégation L - 1352 Luxembourg Tel. (352) 478-2712 Fax (352) 47 52 41NETHERLANDSMinisterie van Financiën Directie Wetgeving, Juridische en Bestuurlijke Zaken Postbus 20201 2500 EE Den Haag Nederland Tel. (31-70) 342 82 27 Fax (31-70) 342 79 05AUSTRIAOesterreichische Nationalbank A - 1090 Wien Otto-Wagner-Platz 3 Tel. (431) 404 20-0 Fax (431) 404 20-73 99PORTUGALMinistério das Finanças Direcção Geral dos Assuntos Europeus e Relações Internacionais Avenida Infante D. Henrique, n.o 1, C 2.o P - 1100 Lisboa Tel. (351-1) 882 32 40/47 Fax (351-1) 882 32 49 Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros Direcção Geral dos Assuntos Multilaterias/Direcção dos Serviços das Organizações Políticas Internacionais Largo do Rilvas P - 1350-179 Lisboa Tel. (351 21) 394 60 72 Fax (351 21) 394 60 73FINLANDUlkoasiainministeriö/Utrikesministeriet PL 176 SF - 00161 Helsinki Tel. (358-9) 13 41 51 Fax (358-9) 13 41 57 07 and (358-9) 62 98 40SWEDEN- Articles 3 and 5Finansinspektionen Box 7831 S - 103 98 Stockholm Tel. 08-787 80 00 Fax 08-24 13 35- Article 4Riksförsäkringsverket (RFV) S - 103 51 Stockholm Tel. 08-786 90 00 Fax 08-411 27 89UNITED KINGDOMHM Treasury International Financial Services Team 19 Allington Towers London SW1E 5EB United Kingdom Tel. (44-207) 270 55 50 Fax (44-207) 270 43 65 Bank of England Financial Sanctions Unit Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8AH United Kingdom Tel. (44-207) 601 46 07 Fax (44-207) 601 43 09EUROPEAN COMMUNITYCommission of the European Communities Directorate-General for External RelationsDirectorate CFSPUnit A.2/ Mr A. de Vries Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B - 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel Tel. (32-2) 295 68 80 Fax (32-2) 296 75 63 E-mail: anthonius.de-vries@cec.eu.int
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25580,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 206/2003 of 3 February 2003 on the supply of cereals as food aid. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 of 27 June 1996 on food-aid policy and food-aid management and special operations in support of food security(1), as modified by Regulation (EC) No 1726/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2), and in particular Article 24(1)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) The abovementioned Regulation lays down the list of countries and organisations eligible for Community aid and specifies the general criteria on the transport of food aid beyond the fob stage.(2) Following the taking of a number of decisions on the allocation of food aid, the Commission has allocated cereals to certain beneficiaries.(3) It is necessary to make these supplies in accordance with the rules laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2519/97 of 16 December 1997 laying down general rules for the mobilisation of products to be supplied under Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 as Community food aid(3). It is necessary to specify the time limits and conditions of supply to determine the resultant costs,. Cereals shall be mobilised in the Community, as Community food aid for supply to the recipient listed in the Annex, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2519/97 and under the conditions set out in the Annex.The tenderer is deemed to have noted and accepted all the general and specific conditions applicable. Any other condition or reservation included in his tender is deemed unwritten. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 February 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 166, 5.7.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 234, 1.9.2001, p. 10.(3) OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 23.ANNEXNotesLOT A1. Action No: 58/022. Beneficiary(2): World Food Programme (WFP), Via Cesare Giulio Viola 68, I - 00148 Roma; tel. (39-06) 6513 2988; fax 65 1328 44/3; telex 626675 WFP I3. Beneficiary's representative: to be designated by the beneficiary4. Country of destination: Liberia5. Product to be mobilised: maize grits6. Total quantity (tonnes net): 55007. Number of lots: 18. Characteristics and quality of the product(3)(5): see OJ C 312, 31.10.2000, p. 1 (A.14)9. Packaging(7): see OJ C 267, 13.9.1996, p. 1 (2.2 A1.d, 2.d and B.1)10. Labelling or marking(6): see OJ C 114, 29.4.1991, p. 1 (II.B(3))- Language to be used for the markings: English- Supplementary markings: -11. Method of mobilisation of the product: the Community market12. Specified delivery stage(8): free at port of landing - landed13. Alternative delivery stage: free at port of shipment - fob stowed14. a) port of shipment: -b) loading address: -:15. Port of landing: Monrovia16. Place of destination: -- port or warehouse of transit: -- overland transport route: -17. Period or deadline of supply at the specified stage: - first deadline: 20.4.2003- second deadline: 4.5.200318. Period or deadline of supply at the alternative stage: - first deadine: 17 to 30.3.2003- second deadline: 31.3 to 13.4.200319. Deadline for the submission of tenders (at 12 noon, Brussels time): - first deadline: 18.2.2003- second deadline: 4.3.200320. Amount of tendering guarantee: EUR 5 per tonne21. Address for submission of tenders and tendering guarantees(1): M. Vestergaard, Commission européenne, Bureau: L130 7/46, B - 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel; telex 25670 AGREC B; fax (32-2) 296 70 03/296 70 0422. Export refund(4): Refund applicable on 29.1.2003, fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2307/2002 (OJ L 348, 21.12.2002, p. 100).LOT B1. Action No: 60/022. Beneficiary(2): World Food Programme (WFP), Via Cesare Giulio Viola 68, I - 00148 Roma; tel. (39-06) 65 13 2988; fax 65 13 2844/3; telex: 626675 WFP I3. Beneficiary's representative: to be designated by the beneficiary4. Country of destination: North Korea5. Product to be mobilised: common wheat6. Total quantity (tonnes net): 120007. Number of lots: 18. Characteristics and quality of the product(3)(5): see OJ C 312, 31.10.2000, p. 1(A.1)9. Packaging(7): see OJ C 267, 13.9.1996, p. 1 (1.0 A 1.c, 2.c and B.3)10. Labelling or marking(6): see OJ C 114, 29.4.1991, p. 1 (II.A(3))- Language to be used for the markings: English- Supplementary markings: -11. Method of mobilisation of the product: the Community market12. Specified delivery stage(8): free at port of landing - landed13. Alternative delivery stage: free at port of shipment - fob stowed14. a) Port of shipment: -b) Loading address: -:15. Port of landing: Nampo16. Place of destination: -- port or warehouse of transit: -- overland transport route: -17. Period or deadline of supply at the specified stage: - first deadline: 4.5.2003- second deadline: 18.5.200318. Period or deadline of supply at the alternative stage: - first deadline: 3 to 16.3.2003- second deadline: 17 to 30.3.200319. Deadline for the submission of tenders (at 12 noon, Brussels time): - first deadline: 18.2.2003- second deadline: 4.3.200320. Amount of tendering guarantee: EUR 5 per tonne21. Address for submission of tenders and tendering guarantees(1): M. Vestergaard, Commission européenne, Bureau: L130 7/46, B - 1049 Brussels; Telex: 25670 AGREC B; fax (32-2) 296 70 03/296 70 0422. Export refund(4): refund applicable on 29.1.2003, fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2307/2002 (OJ L 348, 21.12.2002, p. 100)LOT C1. Action No: 59/022. Beneficiary(2): World Food Programme (WFP), Via Cesare Giulio Viola 68, I - 00148 Roma; tel. (39-06) 6513 2988; fax 6513 2844/3; telex 626675 WFP I3. Beneficiary's representative: to be designated by the beneficiary4. Country of destination: Israel5. Product to be mobilised: common wheat flour6. Total quantity (tonnes net): 30007. Number of lots: 1 in 3 parts (C1: 1000 tonnes; C2: 1000 tonnes; C3: 1000 tonnes)8. Characteristics and quality of the product(3)(5): see OJ C 312, 31.10.2000, p. 1 (A.10)9. Packaging(7): see OJ C 267, 13.9.1996, p. 1 (2.2, A 1.d, 2.d and B.4)10. Labelling or marking(6): see OJ C 114, 29.4.1991, p. 1 (II.B(3))- Language to be used for the markings: English- Supplementary markings: -11. Method of mobilisation of the product: the Community market12. Specified delivery stage: free at port of shipment13. Alternative delivery stage: -14. a) Port of shipment: -b) Loading address: -:15. Port of landing: -16. Place of destination: -- port or warehouse of transit: -- overland transport route: -17. Period or deadline of supply at the specified stage: - first deadline: C1: 10 to 30.3.2003; C2: 24.3 to 13.4.2003; C3: 7 to 27.4.2003- second deadline: C1: 24.3 to 13.4.2003; C2: 7 to 27.4.2003; C3: 21.4 to 11.5.200318. Period or deadline of supply at the alternative stage: - first deadline: -- second deadline: -19. Deadline for the submission of tenders (at 12 noon, Brussels time): - first deadline: 18.2.2003- second deadline: 4.3.200320. Amount of tendering guarantee: EUR 5 per tonne21. Address for submission of tenders and tendering guarantees(1): M. Vestergaard, Commission européenne, Bureau L130 7/46, B - 1049 Brussels; telex 25670 AGREC B; fax (32-2) 296 70 03/296 70 0422. Export refund(4): refund applicable on 29.1.2003, fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2307/2002 (OJ L 55, 21.12.2002, p. 100)Before the Commission can award the supply contract, it needs various items of information about the tenderer concerned (in particular the bank account to be credited). These details are contained in a form available on the Internet at the following website:http://europa.eu.int/comm/budget/ execution/ftiers_fr.htm.If these details are missing, the tenderer designated as the supplier may not invoke the time limit for notification referred to in Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2519/97.You should therefore include the above form with your bid after filling in the required details.(1) Supplementary information: Torben Vestergaard (tel. (32-2) 299 30 50; fax (32-2) 296 20 05).(2) The supplier shall contact the beneficiary or its representative as soon as possible to establish which consignment documents are required.(3) The supplier shall deliver to the beneficiary a certificate from an official entity certifying that for the product to be delivered the standards applicable, relative to nuclear radiation, in the Member State concerned, have not been exceeded. The radioactivity certificate must indicate the caesium-134 and -137 and iodine-131 levels.(4) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2298/2001 (OJ L 308, 27.11.2001, p. 16), is applicable as regards the export refund. The date referred to in Article 2 of the said Regulation is that indicated in point 22 of this Annex.(5) The supplier shall supply to the beneficiary or its representative, on delivery, the following document:- phytosanitary certificate.(6) Notwithstanding OJ C 114 of 29 April 1991, point II.A(3)(c) or II.B(3)(c) is replaced by the following: ""the words 'European Community'"".(7) Since the goods may be rebagged, the supplier must provide 2 % of empty bags of the same quality as those containing the goods, with the marking followed by a capital ""R"".Lot C: consignement to be stowed in 20-foot containers containing not more than 18 tonnes each, net.(8) In addition to the provisions of Article 14(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2519/97, vessels chartered shall not appear on any of the four most recent quatery lists of detained vessels as published by the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Council Directive 95/21/EC (OJ L 157, 7.7.1995, p. 1)).
",Israel;State of Israel;Liberia;Republic of Liberia;maize;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;North Korea;DPRK;Democratic People’s Republic of Korea;cereal product;cereal preparation;processed cereal product;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;common wheat;food aid,22
4112,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 3639/85 of 20 December 2085 on a programme of support for technological development in the hydrocarbons sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas the implementation of a Community energy strategy is one of the objectives which the Community has set itself and whereas it is for the Commission to propose the measures to be taken to that end; whereas the Council accordingly adopted Regulation (EEC) No 3056/73 of 9 November 1973 on the support of Community projects in the hydrocarbons sector (4);Whereas, in view of the importance of hydrocarbons in the Community's energy supplies and the Community's dependence on imports, it is a fundamental objective of such a policy to secure conditions ensuring long-term security of supply;Whereas encouragement for technological development activities directly connected with hydrocarbons exploration, production, storage or transportation activities is such as to improve security of supply and could therefore be a means of achieving such a policy;Whereas primary responsibility for financing such activities lies with the petroleum industry; whereas, however, in view of the considerable risks and investments which such activities entail, provision should be made for the Community to grant them support, especially to the extent that it makes it possible to carry out certain projects more quickly;Whereas technological development activities can be differentiated from research activities, although some phases of technological development projects may include a certain degree of research;Whereas Community support is likely to encourage the pooling of efforts by undertakings in two or more Member States;Whereas service undertakings and equipment-construction undertakings have played an important role in these technological development activities;Whereas projects which are of crucial importance for the security of the Community's hydrocarbons supplies and which relate to technological development activities directly connected with exploration, production, storage or transportation activities could qualify for such support; whereas this support should be financial in character;Whereas the specifically international character of the structure and activities of the undertakings operating in the hydrocarbons sector justifies direct transmission of project dossiers to the Commission;Whereas an Advisory Committee made up of representatives from the Member State can assist the Commission in selecting projects to which support is to be granted;Whereas the granting by the Community of the support envisaged must not affect the conditions of competition in a manner incompatible with the relevant provisions of the Treaty;Whereas the Community must have at its disposal every appropriate means of assessing, case by case, the likely benefits of such projects and their compatibility with the objectives of Community energy policy;Whereas, to this end, those benefiting should take on obligations towards the Community in return for the support which they are to be granted;Whereas it is important that the efforts made to support technological development in the hydrocarbons sector should be sustained for a further period as a back-up to the Community's energy strategy;Whereas the Commission has evaluated the programme which was set up and has been implemented since 1974 under Regulation (EEC) No 3056/73 in reports which it has submitted to the Council and the European Parliament on the application of that Regulation; whereas this evaluation has shown that the programme should be continued and adapted in the light of the experience gained; whereas this adaptation concerns essentialy the duration of the programme, the decision-making process, the definition of priority objectives and the procedure for implementing the programme;Whereas the Treaty does not provide the powers necessary for this purpose, other than those of Article 235,. The Community may grant financial support for the carrying out of Community projects in the areas defined in Article 2 which are of crucial importance for the security of its hydrocarbons supplies. 1. For the purposes of this Regulation, 'Community technological development projects in the hydrocarbons sector' shall mean projects relating to exploration, production, storage or transportation activities in the hydrocarbons sector which satisfy the following conditions:- they develop innovatory techniques, processes or products or exploit a new application of techniques, processes or products for which the research stage is completed,- they offer prospects of industrial, economic and commercial viability,- they present difficulties with regard to finance because of the considerable technical and economic risks involved, such that they would very probably not be carried out without Community financial support.2. The Commission shall draw up each year, after consulting the Advisory Committee referred to in Article 5 (2), the priorities for project selection. These priorities shall then be referred to in invitations to submit projects.3. Financial support may be granted for a project as a whole or for various stages of a project. All projects shall be the responsibility of a natural person or a legal person constituted in accordance with the laws of the Member State.If the creation of a legal entity with the legal capacity to carry out a project involves additional costs for the participating undertakings, the project may be carried out simply on the basis of cooperation between natural or legal persons. In that case, such persons shall be jointly and severally liable for the obligations resulting from Community support. 1. Support for a project shall take the form of a Community financial contribution, granted under the conditions laid down in paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) and Articles 5, 6 and 7, and shall be refundable under certain conditions.2. Support shall not exceed 40 % of the eligible cost of the project. When determining the amount of support to be granted, the Commission shall take into account other financial aid for the projects received or expected from Community, national or other sources and the share of the risk borne directly by those responsible for the project.3. The level of support shall be determined for each project individually, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5.4. When selecting projects in the manner laid down in Article 5 (2), the Commission will, as an adjunct to the criteria laid down in Article 2, take account of a preference to be given to projects with the following characteristics:(a) projects involving the association of at least two independent undertakings established in different Member States, provided that it is established that each undertaking can make an effective and significant contribution to carrying out the project;(b) projects submitted by small and medium-sized undertakings, either individually or under the conditions set out in (a). 1. Every project submitted by individuals or undertakings in the Community following an invitation to submit projects published in the Official Journal of the European Communities shall be examined by the Commission on the basis of the following information to be provided by the applicants:- a detailed description of the project, including the organization of its management,- the importance of the project for the security of the Community's hydrocarbons supplies,- the nature and extent of the technical and economic risks inherent in the project,- the cost of the project, its expected profitability and the financing arrangements proposed,- any information enabling the industrial, economic and commercial viability of the product to be assessed,- the time scale for carrying out the project,- the financial situation and technical capabilities of the person or persons responsible for the project,- details of any form of cooperation envisaged with other undertakings in the Community or in non-member countries,- details of the undertakings involved, where they are established and the role each is to play in the project,- details of any financial aid which the project received from the Community or the Member States at an earlier stage of research and development, - details of any other measure of financial support, foreseen or expected from the Member States or the Community,- an assessment of any possible impact on the safety of persons and on the environment,- details of a plan for disseminating the results,- any other factor which may justify the Community support requested.2. The Commission shall decide whether to grant support for projects after consulting an Advisory Committee made up of representatives of the Member States and on the basis of the opinions delivered by that Committee.The Committee shall be chaired by a representative of the Commission. It shall draw up its rules of procedure.The Commission's decision shall be communicated forthwith to the Council, the Member States and the European Parliament. It shall apply upon expiry of a period of 15 working days from the date of receipt of that communication if, during that period, no Member State has referred the matter to the Council.Where the matter is referred to the Council, the latter shall act on the Commission's decision by a qualified majority in accordance with Article 148 (2) of the Treaty within 30 working days. The support granted by the Community must not affect the conditions of competition in a manner incompatible with the relevant provisions of the Treaty. 1. The Commission shall negotiate and conclude the contracts necessary for the execution of projects selected in accordance with Article 5. To that end, it shall draw up a model contract setting forth the rights and obligations of each party and in particular the procedures for any repayment of financial support granted and for access to and dissemination, as well as utilization, of knowledge.2. The person or persons responsible for executing a project in receipt of Community support shall send the Commission, at least once a year or at its request, a report on the fulfilment of contractual obligations towards the Commission and in particular on the progress of work on the project and the expenditure incurred in carrying it out.3. The Commission may have checks carried out on the spot and on the basis of documents enabling it to monitor the performance of the contract and in particular the progress and execution of the project.Throughout the duration of the work and during the five years following its completion, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, or their representatives, shall have access to the accounts relating to the project for which support has been granted.Documents relating to the projects must be kept for the same period.4. Where the extent of Community financial support and the size of the project so warrant, the Commission may participate as an observer in meetings of the bodies responsible for the management of projects if, in agreement with the promoter, such participation is provided for by the contract. The information gathered pursuant to this Regulation shall be confidential. Every two years a report shall be made by the Commission to the Council and to the European Parliament on the application of this Regulation. This report shall include, in particular, a statement on the situation regarding repayment of subsidies. 0The appropriations to be allocated pursuant to this Regulation shall be entered in the general budget of the European Communities.The total amount of appropriations estimated as necessary for the period from 1 January 1986 to 31 December 1989 pursuant to this Regulation is 140 million ECU. It shall cover both the financial support to be granted for selected projects and expenditure relating to the implementation of the Regulation. 1Regulation (EEC) No 3056/73 is hereby repealed.However, it shall continue to apply in respect of projects submitted in response to invitations to submit projects previously published pursuant to that Regulation. 2This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply until 31 December 1989. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1985.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. KRIEPS(1) OJ No C 325, 6. 12. 1984, p. 6.(2) OJ No C 175, 15. 7. 1985, p. 279.(3) OJ No C 160, 1. 7. 1985, p. 13.(4) OJ No L 312, 13. 11. 1973, p. 1.
",hydrocarbon;acetylene;benzene;butylene;ethylene;hydrogen carbide;isoprene;methane;olefin;orthoxylene;paraxylene;phenol;propylene;styrene;toluene;xylene;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress,22
8909,"91/416/EEC: Commission Decision of 18 July 1991 on financial contributions from the Community for the eradication of Newcastle disease in the United Kingdom (Only the English text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as amended by Decision 91/133/EEC (2), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof,Whereas outbreaks of Newcastle disease occurred in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, in March, April and May 1991; whereas the appearance of this disease is a serious danger to the Community's poultry and, in order to help eradicate the disease as  rapidly as possible, the Community has the possibility of making good the losses so caused;Whereas, as soon as the presence of Newcastle disease was officially confirmed, the authorities of the United Kingdom took appropriate measures which included the measures listed in Article 3 (2) of Decision 90/424/EEC; whereas such measures were  notified by the authorities;Whereas the conditions for Community financial assistance have been met;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. For outbreaks of Newcastle disease which have occurred during the months of March, April and May 1991, the United Kingdom may obtain Community financial assistance. The financial contribution by the Community shall be:- 50 % of the costs incurred by the United Kingdom in compensating owners for the slaughter, destruction of poultry and poultry products as appropriate,- 50 % of the costs incurred by the United Kingdom for the cleaning, disinsectization and disinfection of holdings and equipment,- 50 % of the costs incurred by the United Kingdom in compensating owners for the destruction of contaminated feedingstuffs and contaminated equipment. The Community financial contribution shall be granted after supporting documents have been submitted. The Commission will follow developments in the disease situation and, if necessary, due to the evolution of the disease a new Decision will be adopted in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 3 (4) of Council Decision  90/424/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom.. Done at Brussels, 18 July 1991. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19. (2) OJ No L 66, 13. 3. 1991, p. 18.
",animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;slaughter of animals;slaughter of livestock;stunning of animals;financial equalisation;financial compensation;financial equalization;decontamination;disinfection;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,22
3631,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2198/2003 of 16 December 2003 amending Regulation (EC) No 464/1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards aid arrangements for prunes. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 453/2002(2), and in particular Article 6c(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 464/1999(3) lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards aid arrangements for prunes.(2) To make the minimum price system more rigorous, it should be specified that the waste content should not be taken into account when calculating the price to be paid by processors.(3) The control mechanisms for the prune production aid scheme should be improved by clarifying the rules for the raw material checks to be carried out by the Member States.(4) Regulation (EC) No 464/1999 should therefore be amended.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Regulation (EC) No 464/1999 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 2 is replaced by the following:""Article 2To qualify for payment of the aid referred to in Article 6a of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96, prunes must comply with the characteristics set out in Annex I(B) and have been obtained from dried plums complying with the characteristics set out in Annex I(A) for which the minimum price has been paid in full, on the basis of the quantities delivered free from waste.""2. Article 6 is replaced by the following:""Article 6Member States shall take the necessary steps to satisfy themselves, in particular by checking stock records, that the overall quantities marketed or held in stock by each processor match the quantities for which aid is paid.""3. Point 3 of Section I of Annex I(B) is replaced by the following:""3. The lots of prunes must be checked by the processor when they arrive on the processor's premises, in the presence of a representative of the producer organisation, and must be size-graded unless intended for industrial use."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 December 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29.(2) OJ L 72, 14.3.2002, p. 9.(3) OJ L 56, 4.3.1999, p. 8.
",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;product quality;quality criterion;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;production aid;aid to producers,22
5007,"2010/134/: Commission Decision of 1 March 2010 amending Decision 2006/473/EC as regards the recognition of continental Australia as being free from Xanthomonas campestris (all strains pathogenic to Citrus) (notified under document C(2010) 1063). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (1), and in particular point 16.2 of Section I of Part A of Annex IV thereof,Whereas:(1) By Commission Decision 2006/473/EC of 5 July 2006 recognising certain third countries and certain areas of third countries as being free from Xanthomonas campestris (all strains pathogenic to Citrus), Cercospora angolensis Carv. et Mendes and Guignardia citricarpa Kiely (all strains pathogenic to Citrus) (2) New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria in Australia are recognised as being free from Xanthomonas campestris (all strains pathogenic to Citrus).(2) Australia has submitted detailed technical information, based on results of the disease management and eradication programmes and of multiannual official surveys, showing that an outbreak of Xanthomonas campestris in Queensland was successfully eradicated and that the Northern Territory and Western Australia were free from Xanthomonas campestris. The freedom from that harmful organism should therefore be recognised for all citrus-growing areas of continental Australia.(3) Decision 2006/473/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,. In Article 1(2) of Decision 2006/473/EC, point (a) is replaced by the following:‘(a) Australia: New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia;’. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 March 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 187, 8.7.2006, p. 35.
",plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;plant disease;diseases of plants;plant pathology;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;parasitology;Australia;Commonwealth of Australia;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,22
13995,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 479/95 of 1 March 1995 introducing transitional measures for the application of the tariff quota arrangements for the import of bananas as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden for the second quarter of 1995 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 149 (1) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 of 10 June 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 478/95 (4) establishes the detailed  rules for the operation of the Community market in bananas;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3303/94 (5) lays down transitional measures for imports of bananas into Austria, Finland and Sweden in the first quarter of 1995;Whereas, to facilitate the transition from the arrangements existing in the new Member States before their accession to those resulting from the application of the common organization of the market in bananas, transitional measures should be adopted for  the second quarter of 1995 and operators established in those countries should be authorized to import during the second quarter a specific quantity of bananas originating in third countries; whereas this quantity should be determined on the basis of  the average quantity that each operator imported to supply these markets in the reference period used for determining the rights of the operators under the tariff quota arrangements; whereas this allocation must not, however, predetermine the allocation  of the reference quantity to be employed subsequently for 1995 pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93;Whereas, as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, provision should be made for the registration of the Community operators who marketed bananas in those countries during the three years of the reference period 1991, and/or 1992 and  1993 in order that they may participate in the import arrangements provided for under the tariff quota scheme;Whereas the Management Committee for Bananas has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. 1. For the second quarter of 1995, under the tariff quota arrangements referred to in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93, the competent authorities of Austria, Finland and Sweden shall authorize the operators established on  their territory who have imported bananas in 1991 and/or 1992 and/or 1993 to import bananas originating in third countries up to a limit of 32 206 tonnes in Austria, 20 346 tonnes in Finland and 42 616 tonnes in Sweden, respectively.The authorization referred to in the first subparagraph shall be granted upon application by the operators in question submitted between 8 and 14 March 1995. This application shall specify the origin of the product to be imported and shall be  accompanied by the export document referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 478/95 for products originating in Colombia, Costa Rica and Nicaragua.Each operator's authorization to import may not cover a quantity greater than 27 % of the average of the annual quantities imported by him in the years 1991, 1992 and 1993.This authorization shall not predetermine the reference quantity to be allocated to the operator in question for 1995 pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93.2. The bananas referred to in paragraph 1 shall be released into free circulation in the Member States which granted authorization by 7 July 1995 at the latest.3. Article 9 (1) and (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 and Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 478/95 shall apply to the issuing of authorizations to import. The competent authorities of the new Member States shall adopt, insofar as they are necessary, additional provisions to ensure that imports of bananas into their territory under this Regulation are checked and monitored. 1. The Community operators who have marketed in the new Member States during the three years of the reference period 1991, 1992 and 1993 bananas originating in third countries other than the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States, the  ACP States and bananas harvested in the Community, shall request their registration with the competent authorities of the Member States by 15 March 1995 at the latest. The operators shall notify the quantities of bananas which they marketed during the  years 1991, 1992 and 1993 broken down in accordance with Article 4 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93.2. The competent authorities shall establish the lists of the operators concerned and the quantities marketed by each of them in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 4 (1) and (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 by 31 March 1995.3. They shall notify the Commission by 7 April 1995 at the latest of the lists of operators referred to in paragraph 2 above containing the quantities marketed by each of them. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 March 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) See page 13 of this Official Journal.(5) OJ No L 341, 30. 12. 1994, p. 46.
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;free circulation;putting into free circulation;third country;enlargement of the Union;Natali report;enlargement of the Community,22
5989,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/360 of 5 March 2015 opening private storage for pigmeat and fixing in advance the amount of aid. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 18(2), Article 20(c), (k), (l), (m) and (n) and Article 223(3)(c) thereof.Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 of 16 December 2013 determining measures on fixing certain aids and refunds related to the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (2) and in particular Article 4(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Point (h) of the first paragraph of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 provides for the possibility to grant private storage aid for pigmeat.(2) Average recorded Union market prices have been below the reference threshold as laid down in point (f) of Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 for more than 18 consecutive weeks and have significant negative impact on the margins in the pig sector. The persisting difficult market situation compromises the financial stability of many farms. The temporary removal of pigmeat from the market seems necessary in order to re-establish market balance and increase of prices. Therefore, it is appropriate to grant aid for private storage for pigmeat and to fix the amount of aid in advance.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 (3) has established common rules for the implementation of private storage aid schemes.(4) Pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 826/2008, aid fixed in advance is to be granted in accordance with the detailed rules and conditions provided for in Chapter III of that Regulation.(5) In order to facilitate the management of the measure, the pigmeat products should be classified in categories according to similarities with regard to the level of storage cost.(6) In order to facilitate the administrative and control work relating to the conclusion of contracts, the minimum quantities of products to be covered by each application should be fixed.(7) A security should be fixed in order to ensure the operators fulfil their contractual obligations and that the measure will have its desired effect on the market.(8) Article 35 of Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 provides for the information that the Member States have to notify to the Commission. It is appropriate to lay down some specific rules on the frequency of the notifications as regards the quantities applied for within the framework of this Regulation.(9) The Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,. Scope1.   This Regulation provides for private storage aid for pigmeat as referred to in point (h) of the first paragraph of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.2.   The list of categories of products eligible for aid and the relevant amounts are set out in the Annex to this Regulation.3.   Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 shall apply, save as otherwise provided in this Regulation. Submission of applications1.   From 9 March 2015 applications for private storage aid for the categories of pigmeat products eligible for aid referred to in Article 1 may be lodged.2.   Applications shall relate to a storage period of 90, 120 or 150 days.3.   Each application shall refer to only one of the categories of products listed in the Annex, indicating the relevant CN code within that category.4.   Each application shall cover a minimum quantity of at least 10 tonnes for boned products and 15 tonnes for other products. SecuritiesThe amount of the security, by tonne of product, to be lodged in accordance with Article 16(2)(i) of Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 shall be equal to 20 % of the amounts of the aid set out in columns 3, 4 and 5 of the table in the Annex to this Regulation. Frequency of notifications of the quantites applied forMember States shall notify the Commission twice a week the quantities for which applications to conclude contracts have been submitted, as follows:(a) each Monday by 12.00 (Brussels time) the quantities for which applications have been submitted on Thursday and Friday of the preceding week;(b) each Thursday by 12.00 (Brussels time) the quantities for which applications have been submitted on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the same week. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 March 2015.For the CommissionThe PresidentJean-Claude JUNCKER(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  OJ L 346, 20.12.2013, p. 12.(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 of 20 August 2008 laying down common rules for the granting of private storage aid for certain agricultural products (OJ L 223, 21.8.2008, p. 3).ANNEXCategories of products Products in respect of which aid is granted Amount of aid for a storage period of90 days 120 days 150 days1 2 3 4 5Category 1  230 243 257ex 0203 11 10 Half-carcases without the forefoot, tail, kidney, thin skirt and spinal cord (1)Category 2  254 266 278ex 0203 12 11 Hamsex 0203 12 19 Shouldersex 0203 19 11 Fore-endsex 0203 19 13 Loins, with or without the neck-end, or neck-ends separately, loins with or without the chump (2) (3)Category 3  281 293 305ex 0203 19 55 Legs, shoulders, fore-ends, loins with or without the neck-end, or neck-ends separately, loins with or without the chump, boned (2) (3)Category 4  210 221 233ex 0203 19 15 Bellies, whole or trimmed by rectangular cutCategory 5  226 238 254ex 0203 19 55 Bellies, whole or trimmed by rectangular cut, without rind and ribsCategory 6  228 241 254ex 0203 19 55 Cuts corresponding to ‘middles’, with or without rind or fat, boned (4)(1)  The aid may also be granted for half-carcases presented as Wiltshire sides, i.e. without the head, cheek, chap, feet, tail, flare fat, kidney, tenderloin, blade bone, sternum, vertebral column, pelvic bone and diaphragm.(2)  Loins and neck-ends may be with or without rind but the adherent layer of fat may not exceed 25 mm in depth.(3)  The quantity contracted may cover any combination of the products referred to.(4)  Same presentation as for products falling within CN code 0210 19 20.
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40234,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1031/2011 of 13 October 2011 establishing a prohibition of fishing for black scabbardfish in EU and international waters of VIII, IX and X by vessels flying the flag of Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 1225/2010 of 13 December 2010 fixing for 2011 and 2012 the fishing opportunities for EU vessels for fish stocks of certain deep-sea fish species (2), lays down quotas for 2011 and 2012.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2011.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2011 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 October 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 336, 21.12.2010, p. 1.ANNEXNo 52/DSSMember State SpainStock BSF/8910-Species Black scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo)Zone EU and international waters of VIII, IX and XDate 12.7.2011
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15362,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 618/96 of 3 April 1996 concerning the classification of certain goods in the combined nomenclature. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 586/96 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas in order to ensure uniform application of the combined nomenclature annexed to the said Regulation, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has set down the general rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and those rules also apply to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods;Whereas, pursuant to the said general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table annexed to the present Regulation must be classified under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3;Whereas it is accepted that binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the combined nomenclature and which do not conform to the rights established by this Regulation, can continue to be invoked, under the provisions in Article 12 (6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (3), for a period of three months by the holder;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the tariff and statistical nomenclature section of the Customs Code Committee,. The goods described in column 1 of the annexed table are now classified within the combined nomenclature under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2 of the said table. Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States which does not conform to the rights established by this Regulation can continue to be invoked under the provisions of Article 12 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 for a period of three months. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 April 1996.For the CommissionMario MONTIMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 84, 3. 4. 1996, p. 18.(3) OJ No L 302, 19. 10. 1992, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE>
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41186,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 379/2012 of 3 May 2012 refusing to authorise certain health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children’s development and health  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods (1), and in particular Article 18(5) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 health claims made on foods are prohibited unless they are authorised by the Commission in accordance with that Regulation and included in a list of permitted claims.(2) Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 also provides that applications for authorisations of health claims may be submitted by food business operators to the national competent authority of a Member State. The national competent authority is to forward valid applications to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), hereinafter referred to as ‘the Authority’.(3) Following receipt of an application the Authority is to inform without delay the other Member States and the Commission thereof and to deliver an opinion on the health claim concerned.(4) The Commission is to decide on the authorisation of health claims taking into account the opinion delivered by the Authority.(5) Following an application from Valio Ltd, submitted pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the Authority was required to deliver an opinion on a health claim related to the effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) on maintenance of defence against pathogenic gastrointestinal micro-organisms (Question No EFSA-Q-2010-01028) (2). The claim proposed by the applicant was worded as follows: ‘Lactobacillus GG helps to maintain defence against intestinal pathogens’.(6) On 1 June 2010, the Commission and the Member States received the scientific opinion from the Authority, which concluded that on the basis of the data presented, a cause and effect relationship had not been established between the consumption of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and the claimed effect. Accordingly, as the claim does not comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, it should not be authorised.(7) Following an application from Gelita AG, submitted pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the Authority was required to deliver an opinion on a health claim related to the effects of collagen hydrolysate on maintenance of joints (Question No EFSA-Q-2011-00201) (3). The claim proposed by the applicant was worded as follows: ‘Characteristic collagen peptide mixture (collagen hydrolysate) having a beneficial physiological effect on the maintenance of joint health in physically active people’.(8) On 20 July 2011, the Commission and the Member States received the scientific opinion from the Authority, which concluded that on the basis of the data presented, a cause and effect relationship had not been established between the consumption of collagen hydrolysate and the claimed effect. Accordingly, as the claim does not comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, it should not be authorised.(9) The health claims subject to this Regulation are health claims as referred to in point (a) of Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and may benefit from the transitional period laid down in Article 28(5) of that Regulation. As the Authority concluded that cause and effect relationships have not been established between the foods and the claimed effects, the claims do not comply with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, and therefore they may not benefit from the transitional period provided for in that Article.(10) In order to ensure that this Regulation is fully complied with, both food business operators and the national competent authorities should take the necessary actions to ensure that, at the latest six months following the entry into force of this Regulation, the health claims listed in its Annex are no longer used.(11) The comments from the applicants and the members of the public received by the Commission pursuant to Article 16(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 have been considered when setting the measures provided for in this Regulation.(12) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and neither the European Parliament nor the Council have opposed them,. 1.   The health claims listed in the Annex to this Regulation shall not be included in the Union list of permitted claims as provided for in Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.2.   However, the health claims referred to in paragraph 1 used prior to the entry into force of this Regulation may continue to be used for a maximum period of six months after the entry into force of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 May 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 404, 30.12.2006, p. 9.(2)  The EFSA Journal 2011; 9(6):2167.(3)  The EFSA Journal 2011; 9(7):2291.ANNEXRejected health claimsApplication — Relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 Nutrient, substance, food or food category Claim EFSA opinion referenceArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) Lactobacillus GG helps to maintain defence against intestinal pathogens Q-2010-01028Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Collagen hydrolysate Characteristic collagen peptide mixture (collagen hydrolysate) having a beneficial physiological effect on the maintenance of joint health in physically active people Q-2011-00201
",consumer information;consumer education;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;withdrawal from the market;precautionary withdrawal from the market;scientific report;scientific analysis;scientific assessment;scientific evaluation;scientific opinion;labelling,22
12703,"Council Directive 94/4/EC of 14 February 1994 amending Directives 69/169/EEC and 77/388/EEC and increasing the level of allowances for travellers from third countries and the limits on tax-free purchases in intra-Community travel. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 99 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas Article 1 (1) of Council Directive 69/169/EEC of 28 May 1969 on the harmonization of provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action relating to exemption from turnover tax and excise duty on imports in international travel (4)  provides for allowances in respect of goods contained in the personal luggage of travellers coming from third countries on condition that such imports have no commercial character;Whereas the total value of the goods eligible for this exemption may not exceed ECU 45 per person; whereas, in accordance with Article 1 (2) of Directive 69/169/EEC, Member States may reduce the allowance to ECU 23 for travellers under 15 years of age;Whereas account must be taken of measures in favour of travellers recommended by specialized international organizations, in particular the measures contained in Annex F.3 to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of  Customs Procedures;Whereas these objectives could be attained by increasing the allowances;Whereas it is necessary to provide, for a limited period, a derogation for Germany, taking into account the economic difficulties likely to be caused by the amount of the allowances, particularly as regards travellers entering the territory of that  Member State by land frontiers linking Germany to countries other than Member States and the EFTA members or by means of coastal navigation coming from the said countries;Whereas there are special links between continental Spain and the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla;Whereas it is necessary to ensure, during the period when these sales are authorized pursuant to the provisions of Article 28k of Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover  taxes - Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment (5), that the real value of goods likely to be sold in tax-free shops to travellers on intra-Community flights or sea crossings is maintained,. Directive 69/169/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. in Article 1 (1), 'ECU 45' shall be replaced by 'ECU 175';2. in Article 1 (2), 'ECU 23' shall be replaced by 'ECU 90';3. Article 7b shall be replaced by the following:'Article 7b1. By way of derogation from Article 1 (1), Spain is hereby authorized to apply, until 31 December 2000, an allowance of ECU 600 for imports of the goods in question by travellers coming from the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla who enter the territory  of Spain as definied in Article 3 (2) and (3) of Directive 77/388/EEC.2. By way of derogation from Article 1 (2), Spain shall have the option of reducing that allowance to ECU 150 for travellers under 15 years of age.' In Article 28k of Directive 77/388/EEC, the first subparagraph of point 2 (a) shall be replaced by the following:'(a) the total value of which per person per journey does not exceed ECU 90.By way of derogation from Article 28m, Member States shall determine the equivalent in national currency of the above amount in accordance with Article 7 (2) of Directive 69/169/EEC.' 1. Member States shall bring into force the provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 April 1994 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by the Member  States.2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the Federal Republic of Germany shall be authorized to bring into force the measures necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 January 1998 at the latest for goods imported by travellers entering German  territory by a land frontier linking Germany to countries other than Member States and the EFTA members or by means of coastal navigation coming from the said countries.3. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the provisions of domestic law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 February 1994.For the CouncilThe PresidentY. PAPANTONIOU(1) OJ No C 102, 14. 4. 1984, p. 10 and OJ No C 78, 26. 3. 1985, p. 9.(2) OJ No C 46, 18. 2. 1985, p. 75 and opinion delivered on 20 January 1994 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ No C 248, 17. 9. 1984, p. 26.(4) OJ No L 133,  4. 6. 1969, p. 6. Directive as last amended by Directive 92/111/EEC (OJ No L 384, 30. 12. 1992, p. 47).(5) OJ No L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 92//111/EEC (OJ No L 384, 30. 12. 1992, p. 47).
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33088,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1666/2006 of 6 November 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 2076/2005 laying down transitional arrangements for the implementation of Regulations (EC) No 853/2004, (EC) No 854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific rules for the organisation of official controls on products of animal origin intended for human consumption (2), and in particular Article 16 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2005 (3) lays down transitional arrangements for the implementation of Regulations (EC) No 853/2004, (EC) No 854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4). It is necessary to amend certain provisions.(2) Commission Decision 2006/766/EC (5) draws up a list of third countries which satisfy the conditions referred to in Article 11(4) of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 and which are therefore able to guarantee that bivalve molluscs, tunicates, echinoderms and marine gastropods and fishery products exported to the Community meet the sanitary conditions laid down in Community legislation to protect the health of consumers.(3) Commission Decisions 97/20/EC (6) and 97/296/EC (7) allowed certain third countries which had not yet undergone a Community control to export live bivalve molluscs and fishery products into the Community under certain conditions. Those Decisions are repealed by Commission Decision 2006/765/EC (8). This possibility is not foreseen by Regulation (EC) No 854/2004. In order to avoid any disruption of the traditional pattern of trade, that possibility should be maintained on a transitional basis.(4) The conditions to be applied to imports of live bivalve molluscs, tunicates, echinoderms and marine gastropods and fishery products from these third countries or territories should be at least equivalent to those governing the production and placing on the market of Community products.(5) Without prejudice to the general principle laid down in Chapter II(A)(4) of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 whereby live bivalve molluscs from classified B areas must not exceed the limits of 4 600E.coli per 100 g of flesh and intravalvular liquid, tolerance in 10 % of samples should be allowed for live bivalve molluscs originating from those areas. Since the tolerance in 10 % of samples does not represent a risk for public health and with a view to allowing competent authorities to adapt progressively to the scope of the relevant provisions in Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 regarding the classification of B areas, a transitional period should be granted for the classification of those areas.(6) Regulation (EC) No 2076/2005 should be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Regulation (EC) No 2076/2005 is amended as follows:1. in Article 7, the following paragraphs 3 and 4 are added:2. in Article 17 the following paragraph 2 is added:(a) the competent authority of the third country or territory has provided to the Member State concerned the guarantees that the products in question have been obtained in conditions at least equivalent to those governing the production and placing on the market of Community products and(b) the competent authority of the third country or territory takes appropriate measures in order to ensure that these imported products are accompanied by the model health certificates laid down in Commission Decisions 95/328/EC (10) and 96/333/EC (11) and marketed only on the domestic market of the importing Member State or Member States allowing the same import.3. The following Article 17a is inserted:4. Annex I and Annex II are added in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 November 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55. Corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2005 (OJ L 338, 22.12.2005, p. 83).(2)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 206. Corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 83. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2005.(3)  OJ L 338, 22.12.2005, p. 83.(4)  OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1. Corrected by OJ L 191, 28.5.2004, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 776/2006 (OJ L 136, 24.5.2006, p. 3).(5)  See page 53 of this Official Journal.(6)  OJ L 6, 10.1.1997, p. 46. Decision as last amended by Decision 2002/469/EC (OJ L 163, 21.6.2002, p. 16).(7)  OJ L 122, 14.5.1997, p. 21. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/200/EC (OJ L 71, 10.3.2002, p. 50).(8)  See page 50 of this Official Journal.ANNEXANNEX IList of third countries and territories from which imports of bivalve molluscs, echinoderms, tunicates and marine gasteropods in whatever form for human consumption may be permittedCA — CANADAGL — GREENLANDUS — UNITED STATES OF AMERICAANNEX IIList of third countries and territories from which imports of fishery products in whatever form for human consumption may be permittedAO — ANGOLAAZ — AZERBAIJAN (1)BJ — BENINCG — REPUBLIC OF CONGO (2)CM — CAMEROONER — ERITREAFJ — FIJIIL — ISRAELMM — MYANMARSB — SOLOMON ISLANDSSH — ST HELENATG — TOGO(1)  Authorised only for imports of caviar.(2)  Authorised only for imports of fishery products caught, frozen and packed in their final packaging at sea.
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25895,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 617/2003 of 4 April 2003 supplementing the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 on the entry of certain names in the Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (Carne dos Açores, Borrego do Nordeste Alentejano, Carne de Porco Alentejano, Pomodoro di Pachino, Uva da tavola di Mazzarrone). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 of 14 July 1992 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2796/2000(2), and in particular Article 6(3) and (4) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92, Portugal has sent the Commission two applications to register the names ""Carne dos Aรงores"" and ""Borrego do Nordeste Alentejano"" as geographical indications and one application to register the name ""Carne de Porco Alentejano"" as a designation of origin and Italy has sent the Commission two applications to register the names ""Pomodoro di Pachino"" and ""Uva da tavola di Mazzarrone"" as geographical indications.(2) In accordance with Article 6(1) of that Regulation, the applications have been found to meet all the requirements laid down therein and in particular to contain all the information required under Article 4 thereof.(3) No objection under Article 7 of that Regulation was sent to the Commission following the publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities(3) of the other names set out in the Annex hereto.(4) The names should therefore be entered in the Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications and hence be protected throughout the Community as protected designations of origin or protected geographical indications.(5) The Annex hereto supplements the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2400/96(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 492/2003(5),. The names in the Annex hereto are added to the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 and entered as protected designations of origin (PDO) or protected geographical indications (PGI), as provided for in Article 6(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 April 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1.(2) OJ L 324, 21.12.2000, p. 26.(3) OJ L 168, 13.7.2002, p. 12 (Carne dos Aรงores).OJ L 168, 13.7.2002, p. 15 (Borrego do Nordeste Alentejano).OJ L 168, 13.7.2002, p. 17 (Carne de Porco Alentejano).OJ L 168, 13.7.2002, p. 7 (Pomodoro di Pachino).OJ L 186, 6.8.2002, p. 13 (Uva da tavola di Mazzarrone).(4) OJ L 327, 18.12.1996, p. 11.(5) OJ L 73, 19.3.2003, p. 3.ANNEXPRODUCTS LISTED IN ANNEX I OF THE EC TREATY, INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONFresh meat and offalPORTUGALCarne dos Aรงores (PGI)Borrego do Nordeste Alentejano (PGI)Carne de Porco Alentejano (PDO)Fruit and vegetablesITALYPomodoro di Pachino (PGI)Uva da tavola di Mazzarrone (PGI)
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15198,"Directive 96/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 September 1996 on energy efficiency requirements for household electric refrigerators, freezers and combinations thereof. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty (3),(1) Whereas it is important to promote measures aimed at the proper functioning of the internal market;(2) Whereas in its resolution of 15 January 1985 on the improvement of energy-saving programmes in the Member States (4) the Council invited the Member States to pursue and where necessary increase their efforts to promote the more rational use of energy by the further development of integrated energy-saving policies;(3) Whereas household refrigeration appliances account for a significant share of domestic electricity consumption in the Community and thus of total electricity consumption; whereas the various models of refrigeration appliances available on the Community market have very different levels of consumption for a given volume and similar features, i.e. extremely variable energy efficiency;(4) Whereas some Member States are on the point of adopting provisions relating to the efficiency of household refrigerators and freezers, which might create barriers to trade in these products in the Community;(5) Whereas it is appropriate to take as a base a high level of protection in proposals for the approximation of the provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning health, safety, environmental protection and consumer protection; whereas this Directive ensures a high level of protection for both the environment and the consumer, in aiming at a significant improvement of the energy efficiency of these appliances;(6) Whereas the adoption of such measures falls within Community competence; whereas the requirements of this Directive are within the limits of its objectives, thus conforming to the requirements of Article 3b of the Treaty;(7) Whereas, moreover, Article 130r of the Treaty calls for the protection and improvement of the environment and the prudent and rational utilization of natural resources, these two objectives being among those of the Community policy on the environment; whereas electricity generation and consumption account for 30 % of man-made carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and some 35 % of primary energy consumption in the Community; whereas these percentages are increasing;(8) Whereas, furthermore, Council Decision 89/364/EEC of 5 June 1989 on a Community action programme for improving the efficiency of electricity use (5) has as its twin objectives to encourage consumers to favour appliances and equipment with high electrical efficiency and to improve the efficiency of appliances and equipment;(9) Whereas in its conclusions of 29 October 1990 the Council set an objective of stabilizing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the Community at 1990 levels by the year 2 000; whereas in order to achieve this objective stronger measures are required to stabilize CO2 emissions within the Community;(10) Whereas Decision 91/565/EEC (6) established a programme to promote energy efficiency in the Community (the SAVE programme);(11) Whereas the energy efficiency measures incorporated in the most up-to-date models of refrigeration appliances available do not increase their production costs excessively and can pay for their initial cost through electricity savings within a few years or even more rapidly; whereas this calculation does not take into account the added benefit of the external costs of electricity generation thereby avoided, such as emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other pollutants;(12) Whereas the 'natural` gain in energy efficiency due to market pressures and improved production processes, estimated at around 2 % per year, will contribute to efforts to achieve stricter energy consumption standards;(13) Whereas Directive 92/75/EEC (7) (the framework Directive) and Commission Directive 94/2/EC (8) (the Directive implementing Directive 92/75/EEC), which require the compulsory labelling of appliances and an indication in other forms of the energy consumption, will increase consumers' awareness of the energy efficiency of household refrigeration appliances; whereas this measure will therefore also encourage the various competitors to offer levels of energy efficiency for their appliances higher than the standards required by this Directive; whereas, however, the provision of information to consumers must nevertheless be accompanied by an indication of the standards in order to achieve full benefit and lead to a real improvement in the total average efficiency of the appliances sold;(14) Whereas this Directive, which is aimed at eliminating technical barriers with regard to improving the energy efficiency of household refrigeration appliances, must follow the 'new approach` established by the Council resolution of 7 May 1985 on a new approach to technical harmonization and standards (9) which specifically lays down that legislative harmonization is limited to the adoption, by means of directives, of the essential requirements with which products put on the market must conform;(15) Whereas an effective enforcement system is necessary to ensure that the Directive is implemented properly, guarantee fair conditions of competition for producers and protect consumer rights;(16) Whereas regard should be had to Council Decision 93/465/EEC of 22 July 1993 concerning the modules for the various phases of the conformity assessment procedures and the rules for the affixing and use of the CE conformity marking (10), which are intended to be used in the technical harmonization directives;(17) Whereas in the interest of international trade, international standards should be used wherever appropriate; whereas the electricity consumption of a refrigeration appliance is defined by the European Committee for Standardization Standard EN 153 of July 1995 which is based on an international standard;(18) Whereas household refrigeration appliances complying with the energy efficiency requirements of this Directive must bear the 'CE` marking and associated information, in order to enable them to move freely;(19) Whereas this Directive is confined to household refrigeration appliances for foodstuffs, supplied by mains electricity, excluding those manufactured on a one-off basis; whereas refrigeration equipment for commercial use is much more varied and not appropriate for inclusion in this Directive,. This Directive shall apply to new electric mains-operated household refrigerators, frozen food storage cabinets, food freezers, and combinations of these as defined in Annex I and referred to hereafter as 'refrigeration appliances`. Appliances which can also use other energy sources, particularly accumulators, and household refrigeration appliances working on the absorption principle and appliances manufactured on a one-off basis shall be excluded. 1. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that refrigeration appliances covered by this Directive can be placed on the Community market only if the electricity consumption of the appliance in question is less than or equal to the maximum allowable electricity consumption value for its category as calculated according to the procedures defined in Annex I.2. The manufacturer of a refrigeration appliance covered by this Directive, his authorized representative established in the Community or the person responsible for placing the appliance on the Community market shall be responsible for ensuring that each appliance placed on the market conforms with the requirement referred to in paragraph 1. 1. Member States may not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market in their territory of refrigeration appliances which bear the 'CE` marking attesting to their conformity with all the provisions of this Directive.2. Unless they have evidence to the contrary, Member States shall presume that refrigeration appliances bearing the 'CE` marking required under Article 5 comply with all the provisions of this Directive.3. (a) Where refrigeration appliances are subject to other directives covering other aspects which also provide for affixing of the 'CE` marking, the latter shall indicate that the refrigeration appliances in question are also presumed, unless evidence to the contrary exists, to conform to the provisions of those other directives.(b) However, where one or more of those directives allows the manufacturer, during a transitional period, to choose which rules to apply, the 'CE` marking shall indicate conformity solely with the provisions of those directives applied by the manufacturer. In that case, the reference numbers of the directives applied, as published in the Official Journal of the European Communities, must be given in the documents, notices or instructions accompanying the refrigeration appliances. The conformity assessment procedures and the obligations relating to the 'CE` marking of refrigeration appliances are laid down in Annex II. 1. When appliances are placed on the market, they must bear the 'CE` marking, which shall consist of the initials 'CE`. The form of the marking to be used is shown in Annex III. The 'CE` marking shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to refrigeration appliances and, where appropriate, to the packaging.2. The affixing on refrigeration appliances of any markings which are likely to mislead third parties as to the meaning and form of the 'CE` marking shall be prohibited. Any other marking may be affixed to the appliances, their packaging, the instruction sheet or other documents, provided that the 'CE` marking remains visible and legible. 1. Where a Member State establishes that the 'CE` marking has been affixed improperly, the manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the Community shall be obliged to bring the product into conformity and to end the infringement in accordance with conditions imposed by the Member State. Where neither the manufacturer nor his authorized representative is established within the Community, the person who places the refrigeration appliance on the Community market shall undertake these obligations.2. Where the product continues not to be in conformity, the Member State shall take all necessary measures pursuant to Article 7 to restrict or prohibit the placing on the market of the product in question or to ensure that it is withdrawn from the market. 1. Any decision taken pursuant to this Directive which contains a restriction on the placing on the market of refrigeration appliances shall state the precise grounds on which it is based. The party concerned shall be notified without delay of the decision and shall be informed at the same time of the possibilities and time limits regarding the legal remedies available to it under the laws in force in the Member State in question.2. The Member State shall immediately inform the Commission of any such measure, indicating the reasons for its decision. The Commission shall make this information known to the other Member States. Before the expiry of a period of four years from the adoption of this Directive, the Commission shall make an assessment of the results obtained as compared with those expected. With a view to advancing to a second stage in energy efficiency improvement, the Commission shall then consider, in consultation with the interested parties, the need to lay down a second set of appropriate measures for significantly improving the energy efficiency of household refrigeration appliances. In that case, each energy efficiency measure and the date of its entry into force will be based on energy efficiency levels which can be economically and technically justified in the light of the circumstances at the time. Any other measure judged appropriate to improve the efficiency of household refrigeration appliances shall also be considered. 1. Member States shall adopt and publish the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive within a year of its adoption. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.Member States shall apply these provisions on the expiry of a period of three years counting from the date of adoption of this Directive.When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.3. During a three-year period following adoption of this Directive, Member States shall permit the placing on the market of refrigeration appliances which comply with the same conditions as those which were applied on their territory at the date of adoption of this Directive. 0This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. 1This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 September 1996.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentK. HÄNSCHFor the CouncilThe PresidentI. YATES(1) OJ No C 390, 31. 12. 1994, p. 30; and OJ No C 49, 20. 2. 1996, p. 10.(2) OJ No C 155, 21. 6. 1995, p. 18.(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 26 October 1995 (OJ No C 308, 20. 11. 1995, p. 134), Council common position of 11 March 1996 (OJ No C 120, 24. 4. 1996, p. 10) and Decision of the European Parliament of 18 June 1996 (OJ No C 198, 8. 7. 1996).(4) OJ No C 20, 22. 1. 1985, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 157, 9. 6. 1989, p. 32.(6) OJ No L 307, 8. 11. 1991, p. 34.(7) OJ No L 297, 13. 10. 1992, p. 16.(8) OJ No L 45, 17. 2. 1994, p. 1.(9) OJ No C 136, 4. 6. 1985, p. 1.(10) OJ No L 220, 30. 8. 1993, p. 23.ANNEX IMETHOD FOR CALCULATING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION OF A REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE AND PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING CONFORMITYThe electricity consumption of a refrigeration appliance (which may be expressed in kWh per 24 hours) is a function of the category of appliance to which it belongs (e.g. 1-star refrigerator, chest freezer, etc.), its volume and the energy efficiency of its construction, (thickness of insulation, compressor efficiency, etc.) and the difference between ambient temperature and the temperature inside the appliance. In setting energy efficiency standards therefore, allowance must be made for the main endogenous factors which influence energy consumption (i.e. the category of the appliance and its volume). For this reason the maximum allowable electricity consumption of a refrigeration appliance is defined by a linear equation which is a function of the volume of the appliance, with different equations laid down for each category of appliance.To calculate the maximum allowable electricity consumption of a given appliance, it must therefore first be allocated to the appropriate category from the following list:>TABLE>Because refrigeration appliances contain different compartments maintained at different temperatures, (which will significantly influence electricity consumption), maximum allowable electricity consumption is defined in practice as a function of the adjusted volume, which is the weighted sum of the volumes of the different compartments.Thus, for the purposes of this Directive, the adjusted volume (Vadj) of a refrigeration appliance is defined as:Vadj = Ó Vc × Wc × Fc × CcWc = >NUM>(25 - Tc) / >DEN>20where Tc is the design temperature in each compartment (in °C),where Vc is the net volume of a given type of compartment in the appliance and Fc is a factor which equals 1,2 for no frost compartments and 1 for other compartments,Cc = 1 for refrigeration appliances belonging to the normal (N) and subnormal (SN) climate classesCc = Xc for refrigeration appliances belonging to the sub-tropical (ST) climate classCc = Yc for refrigeration appliances belonging to the tropical (T) climate class.The weighting co-efficients Xc and Yc for the different types of compartment are:>TABLE>Both the adjusted volume and the net volume are expressed in litres.The maximum allowable electricity consumption (Emax expressed in kWh per 24 hours calculated to two decimal places), for an appliance type with adjusted volume Vadj is defined by the following equations for each appliance category:>TABLE>For refrigerators/freezers with more than two doors, or other appliances not covered above, the maximum allowable electricity consumption (Emax) is determined by the temperature and the star rating of the compartment with the lowest temperature, as follows:>TABLE>Test procedures for checking whether an appliance complies with the electricity consumption requirements of this DirectiveIf the electricity consumption of a refrigeration appliance submitted for verification is less than or equal to Emax (the maximum allowable electricity consumption value for its category, as defined above), plus 15 %, the appliance is certified as conforming to the electricity consumption requirements of this Directive. If the electricity consumption of the appliance is greater than Emax plus 15 %, the electricity consumption of a further three appliances must be measured. If the arithmetic mean of the electricity consumptions of these three appliances is less than or equal to Emax plus 10 %, the appliance is certified as conforming to the electricity consumption requirements of this Directive. If the arithmetic mean exceeds Emax plus 10 %, the appliance must be judged not to conform to the electricity consumption requirements of this Directive.DefinitionsThe terms used in this Annex correspond to the definitions in European Standard EN 153 of July 1995 laid down by the European Committee for Standardization.ANNEX IICONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES (MODULE A)1. This module describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the Community, who carries out the obligations laid down in point 2, ensures and declares that the refrigeration appliance satisfies the relevant requirements of this Directive. The manufacturer must affix the 'CE` marking to each refrigeration appliance which he manufactures and draw up a written declaration of conformity.2. The manufacturer must establish the technical documentation described in paragraph 3 and he or his authorized representative established within the Community must keep it at the disposal of the relevant national authorities for inspection purposes for a period of not less than three years from the date on which the last appliance has been manufactured.Where neither the manufacturer nor his authorized representative is established within the Community, the obligation to keep the technical documentation available is the responsibility of the person who places the refrigeration appliance on the Community market.3. Technical documentation must enable the conformity of the refrigeration appliance with the requirements of this Directive to be assessed. It must, as far as relevant for such assessment, cover the design, manufacture and operation of the refrigeration appliance and comprise:(i) the name and the address of the manufacturer;(ii) a general description of the model sufficient for unambiguous identification;(iii) information, including drawings as relevant, on the main design features of the model and in particular on items which appreciably affect its electricity consumption, such as dimensions, volume(s), compressor characteristics, special features, etc.;(iv) the operating instructions, if any;(v) the results of electricity consumption measurements carried out as required by point 5;(vi) details of the conformity of these measurements as compared to the energy consumption requirements set out in Annex I.4. Technical documentation established for other Community legislation may be used in so far as it meets the requirements of this Annex.5. Manufacturers of refrigeration appliances are responsible for establishing the electricity consumption of each refrigeration appliance covered by this Directive according to the procedures specified in European Standard EN 153, as well as the appliance's conformity with the requirements of Article 2.6. The manufacturer or his authorized representative must keep a copy of the declaration of conformity with the technical documentation.7. The manufacturer must take all measures necessary in order that the manufacturing process ensures that the manufactured refrigeration appliances comply with the technical documentation referred to in point 2 and with the relevant requirements of the Directive.ANNEX III 'CE` CONFORMITY MARKINGThe conformity marking shall consist of the initials 'CE` taking the following form:>REFERENCE TO A FILM>If the 'CE` marking is reduced or enlarged the proportions given in the above graduated drawing must be respected.The various components of the 'CE` marking must have substantially the same vertical dimension, which may not be less than 5 mm.
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9283,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1418/91 of 15 May 1991 amending Regulation (EEC) No 4141/87 determining the conditions under which goods for certain categories of aircraft, ships or drilling or production platforms are eligible on import for a favourable tariff arrangement by reason of their end-use. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1056/91 (2), and in particular Article 11 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 4141/87 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1473/89 (4), provides, in cases where certain goods for the maintenance or repair of aircraft are consigned by air from one Member State to another by airlines  engaged in international traffic, for an internal transit procedure that is more flexible than that of control copy T 5, in view of the specialized nature of these movements of goods;Whereas it has also proved necessary to simplify the procedure for consigning the same goods between the airlines by land; whereas in addition because of the specific nature of the goods referred to at Article 3 as regards their nature, their price and  the limited possibility of using them outside their domain there is a need to provide that their first assignment to their prescribed use fulfils the customs obligation concerned; and that consequently there is a need to make the appropriate amendments,  to the text of the said Regulation;Whereas the Nomenclature Committee has not delivered on opinion within the time limit set by its Chairman;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinions of the Committee on the Movement of Goods,. Article 1Regulation (EEC) No 4141/87 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 3, first sentance, the words 'or by land' are inserted after 'by air'.2. In Article 3, second sentence, 'Article 4 to 8' is replaced by 'Articles 4 to 8 and 9b'.3. In Article 4, 'The air way-bill' is replaced by 'In the case of consignment by the airwaya-bill. . .'.4. The following Article 9b is inserted:'Article 9b1. In the case of transfer by land, Community transit provisions shall apply.In addition, box 44 (Additional Information, etc.) of the T 2 declaration or document as appropriate must indicate the names of the airports of departure and destination.Furthermore the box reserved for the description of the goods on the declaration or the T 2 must contain one of the statements contained at the third paragraph of Article.2. The forwarding airline company and the receiving airline must keep a copy of copies 4 and 5 of the T 2 document respectively in support of their records.'5. The following Article 10 bis is inserted:'Article 10aNotwithstanding Article 11 bis (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 4141/87, the goods referred to at Article 3 which are used by airline ocmpanies for the purposes of maintaining or repairing their civil aircraft are considered as having fulfilled their end use  with effect from the date of their first assignment to their prescribed use.'  Article 2  This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 May 1991. For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 107, 27. 4. 1991, p. 10. (3) OJ No L 387, 31. 12. 1987, p. 76. (4) OJ No L 146, 30. 5. 1989, p. 9.
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42534,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 424/2013 of 7 May 2013 approving a minor amendment to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Ptujski lük (PGI)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 53(1) of Regulation (UE) No 1151/2012, the Commission has examined Slovenia’s application for the approval of an amendment to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‧Ptujski lük‧, registered under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1362/2011 (2).(2) The application concerns the amendment to the description of the product and to the specific rules concerning packaging.(3) The Commission has examined the amendment in question and decided that it is justified. Since in accordance with Article 53 (2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 this concerns a minor amendment, the Commission may adopt it without using the procedure set out in Articles 50 to 52 of that Regulation,. The specification for the protected geographical indication ‧Ptujski lük‧ is hereby amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation. The consolidated single document setting out the main points of the specification is set out in Annex II to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 May 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12 2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 341, 22.12.2011, p. 21.ANNEX IThe following amendment to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‧Ptujski lük‧ have been approved:— The following sentence is deleted from the description of the product: ""Each onion weighs at least 70 g"".— The following words between brackets are deleted from specific rules concerning packing: ""(max. 2 kg)"".ANNEX IISINGLE DOCUMENTCouncil Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1)‘PTUJSKI LÜK’EC No: SI-PGI-0105-01033 – 20.08.2008PGI ( X ) PDO ( )1.   Name‘Ptujski lük’2.   Member state or third countrySlovenia3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff3.1.   Type of productClass 1.6 Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed3.2.   Description of product to which the name in (1) applies‘Ptujski lük’ (Allium cepa L.) is an onion of the Ptujska rdeča variety. It is cordate-oblate in shape. Its equatorial section has a diameter of at least 40 mm. Its neck is narrow, thin and closed. The height of each onion, measured from the circular base of the bulb to the closed neck must be 10-50 % less than the diameter of its widest part (equatorial diameter).The dry outer skins are reddish brown to pale red in colour. The flesh is white with a bluish or purplish tinge and a more distinct purple edge.‘Ptujski lük’ typically has a moderately pungent taste and a strong onion smell.3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only)—3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only)—3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical areaOnions marketed under the name ‘Ptujski lük’ have to be produced in the geographical area.The onion seed or sets must be produced in the geographical area or bought from seed producers which can prove that they carry out maintenance breeding of the Ptujska rdeča variety.3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.‘Ptujski lük’ is sold in traditional wreaths (rye straw, six or twelve onions of the same size and colour, without the use of twine, wire or the like), in small packages, and loose.3.7.   Specific rules concerning labellingOnions which satisfy the conditions laid down in the specification are labelled with the name ‘Ptujski lük’, the words ‘protected geographical indication’ and the national quality symbol.4.   Concise definition of the geographical areaThe geographical area where production takes place is historically determined, comprising the Ptujsko Polje. This is a plain delimited by the town of Ptuj, the River Drava, the margins of the Slovenske Gorice hills and the settlements of Mihovci and Velika Nedelja.5.   Link with the geographical area5.1.   Specificity of the geographical areaThe Ptujsko Polje is part of a flatland natural region where the land evolved on a pedosequence of sand and gravel. The soils are shallow, with a high sandy-particle and rock content. Owing to the continental climate, with spring rainfall and hot and relatively dry summers, these soils are often prone to drought. With regard to pedogenesis, the two pedosequences each have two soil systems. On gravel and sand, there are alluvial soils on a Holocene terrace and brown soils on a Pleistocene terrace, whereas on clay and loam there are brown pseudogleys and anthrosols.The alluvial soils are young and pedologically undeveloped. They have a fine sandy texture and contain very few clayey particles. They are permeable and flowable. Fine sand reaches down to a depth of 100 cm; the gravel rarely reaches the surface. Where the water has filtered away there is arable land that offers favourable growing conditions, in particular where it is protected against flooding.Brown soils are the main soil type on the Ptujsko Polje. From a self-sufficiency point of view, they are strategically important for food production. This is made possible owing to the quality of the soils and the flatness of the terrain. The soils are of medium depth, have a medium humus content and are permeable and light-textured. Arable land predominates.The brown, deep loam-based soils are situated on the edges of the Slovenske Gorice hills and the Pesnica valley, and loam is their primary constituent. These are deeper, more finely textured and less permeable soils. It is an area of intensive field-crop, grass and hop production.Anthrosols occupy the valley of the River Pesnica where it enters the Ptujsko Polje. Most of the land has been improved (in terms of drainage and agricultural use). The soils’ physical and chemical properties have been modified. The soils have been aerated and rendered permeable by deep tillage, and the use of fertilisers has raised their pH so that they are no longer acid. Intensive cropping predominates on these soils.Geographically speaking, the Dravsko-Ptujsko Polje forms part of the Sub-Pannonian region of Slovenia. The climate in this geographical region may be described as the most markedly continental. It is not overly endowed with rainfall, the annual average in the 1961-2000 period being around 950 mm. Around Ptuj, most of the rain tends to fall in June, July and August (usually more than 100 mm per month), and the driest months are March, April and May (only 60-85 mm per month).‘Ptujski luk’ must be harvested manually. This ensures the product’s high quality. Another specific feature of ‘Ptujski luk’ is that individual onions are woven into traditional wreaths containing six or twelve onions of the same size and colour.5.2.   Specificity of the product‘Ptujski lük’ is distinguished by its long-keeping quality and excellent culinary properties. It quickly disintegrates when cooked, yet retains its characteristic taste. Other characteristic features of ‘Ptujski lük’ are its cordate to oblate shape, the reddish colour of its skins and flesh, and its moderately pungent taste.5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI)The link between ‘Ptujski lük’ and the area is based on the reputation it has acquired over many years and the long-standing traditional production method. ‘Ptujski lük’ is the common name for an onion which has been grown on the Ptujsko Polje for more than 200 years. The growing area has since time immemorial been called the ‘onion-growing country’ (lükarija), because onions (lük) are grown there. Anton Ingolič, who lived and worked hereabouts, wrote that onion-growing started at Dornava, the heart of onion-growing country, and spread from there throughout the Ptujsko Polje. All producers in Dornava – and throughout the Ptujsko Polje – have taken up onion-growing, in particular small and medium-sized farmers.Owing to the rainfall pattern, cereal rotation was the main form of farming to develop and become established on the Ptujsko Polje. Onion-growing is also ideal for incorporation into this rotation system. Onions do not need high temperatures in order to develop. As the sandy soils quickly dry out and heat up, the seed can therefore be sown and the sets planted very early in the year, when the days are still short. During the short-day season, the onions develop a strong root system, and then swell during the spring rains. This is followed by a hot and dry summer, which is necessary for the characteristic aroma (taste) to develop and, in particular, for drying the onions properly. The onions are therefore initially left to dry in the fields, the final stage of drying taking place on producers’ premises. As agriculture, especially the growing of cereals (including rye), has been well developed in the geographical area since ancient times, the well-known tradition of weaving onions into rye-straw wreaths (strings) has also spread.It is because of the dry weather during ripening and the shallow sandy, nutrient-poor soils that the onions have developed a more pungent taste.The various stages in production and the method of producing the onions are reflected locally in a wealth of practices, customs, sayings, adages and traditional foods which have evolved and survived, as well as in the architectural features of houses, which had to have projecting roofs for the drying of onions. These practices live on and are maintained both as part of people’s daily lives (special, still very popular foods, the drying of onions in yards under projecting roofs and the weaving of onion wreaths) and in connection with tourist events.Reference to publication of the specification(Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006) (2)http://www.mko.gov.si/fileadmin/mko.gov.si/pageuploads/podrocja/Varna_in_kakovostna_hrana_in_krma/zasciteni_kmetijski_pridelki/Specifikacije/PTUJSKI_LUK_01.pdf(1)  Replaced by Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs.(2)  Replaced by Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs.
",bulb vegetable;garlic;onion;scallion;shallot;location of production;location of agricultural production;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Slovenia;Republic of Slovenia;mode of production,22
1328,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2392/79 of 30 October 1979 on the classification of goods under subheading 29.22 A I of the Common Customs Tariff. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 97/69 of 16 January 1969 on measures to be taken for uniform application of the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 280/77 (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas measures are necessary to ensure uniform application of the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff for the purpose of classification of the product dimethylammonium 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate (2,4 D-Aminsalz) in aqueous solution;Whereas the Common Customs Tariff annexed to Council Regulation (EEC) No 950/68 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 882/79 (4), refers under heading No 29.16 to carboxylic acids with single oxygen function and under heading No 29.22 to amine-function compounds;Whereas the product in question has the structure both of a carboxylic acid with single oxygen function and of an amine-function compound;Whereas, pursuant to Note 3 to Chapter 29, goods which could be included in two or more of the headings of that Chapter are to be classified in the latest of those headings ; whereas, therefore, the product in question should be classified under heading No 29.22;Whereas under heading No 29.22, it would be appropriate to choose subheading 29.22 A I;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Common Customs Tariff Nomenclature,. The product dimethylammonium 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate (2,4 D-Aminsalz) in aqueous solution shall be classified under the following subheading of the Common Customs Tariff:29.22 Amine-function compounds:A. Acyclic monoamines:I. Methylamine, dimethylamine and trimethylamine, and their salts. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 October 1979.For the CommissionÉtienne DAVIGNONMember of the Commission  (1)OJ No L 14, 21.1.1969, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 40, 11.2.1977, p. 1. (3)OJ No L 172, 22.7.1969, p. 1. (4)OJ No L 111, 4.5.1979, p. 14.
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36801,"Directive 2009/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on compliance with flag State requirements (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 80(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (2),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (3),Whereas:(1) The safety of Community shipping and of citizens using it and the protection of the environment should be ensured at all times.(2) In respect of international shipping a comprehensive framework enhancing maritime safety and the protection of the environment with regard to pollution from ships has been set up through the adoption of a number of conventions for which the International Maritime Organisation (hereinafter the IMO) is the depository.(3) Under the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982 (UNCLOS) and of the conventions for which IMO is the depository (hereinafter the IMO Conventions), the States which are party to those instruments are responsible for promulgating laws and regulations and for taking all other steps which may be necessary to give those instruments full and complete effect so as to ensure that, from the point of view of safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment, a ship is fit for the service for which it is intended and is manned with competent maritime personnel.(4) Due account has to be taken of the Maritime Labour Convention, adopted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 2006, which also addresses flag State-related obligations.(5) On 9 October 2008, the Member States adopted a statement in which they unanimously recognised the importance of the application of the international conventions related to flag States obligations in order to improve maritime safety and to contribute to preventing pollution by ships.(6) Implementation of the procedures recommended by the IMO in MSC/Circ.1140/MEPC/Circ.424 of 20 December 2004 on the transfer of ships between States should strengthen the provisions of the IMO Conventions and Community maritime safety legislation relating to a change of flag and should increase transparency in the relationship between flag States, in the interests of maritime safety.(7) The availability of information on ships flying the flag of a Member State, as well as on ships which have left a register of a Member State, should improve the transparency of the performance of a high-quality fleet and contribute to better monitoring of flag State obligations and to ensuring a level playing field between administrations.(8) In order to help Member States in further improving their performance as flag States, they should have their administration audited on a regular basis.(9) A quality certification of administrative procedures in accordance with the standards of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) or equivalent standards should further ensure a level playing field between administrations.(10) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (4).(11) Since the objectives of this Directive, namely the introduction and implementation of appropriate measures in the field of maritime transport policy, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of its scale and effects, be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives,. Subject matter1.   The purpose of this Directive is:(a) to ensure that Member States effectively and consistently discharge their obligations as flag States; and(b) to enhance safety and prevent pollution from ships flying the flag of a Member State.2.   This Directive is without prejudice to Community maritime legislation, as listed in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2099/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 November 2002 establishing a Committee on Safe Seas and the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (COSS) (5), and to Council Directive 1999/63/EC of 21 June 1999 concerning the Agreement on the organisation of working time of seafarers concluded by the European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) and the Federation of Transport Workers’ Unions in the European Union (FST) (6). ScopeThis Directive shall apply to the administration of the State whose flag the ship is flying. DefinitionsFor the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions shall apply:(a) ‘ship’ means a ship or craft flying the flag of a Member State falling within the scope of the relevant IMO Conventions, and for which a certificate is required;(b) ‘administration’ means the competent authorities of the Member State whose flag the ship is flying;(c) ‘recognised organisation’ means an organisation recognised in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 391/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on common rules and standards for ship inspection and survey organisations (recast) (7);(d) ‘certificates’ means statutory certificates issued in respect of the relevant IMO Conventions;(e) ‘IMO audit’ means an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of Resolution A.974(24) adopted by the IMO Assembly on 1 December 2005. Conditions for allowing a ship to operate upon granting the right to fly the flag of a Member State1.   Prior to allowing a ship to operate, which has been granted the right to fly its flag, the Member State concerned shall take the measures it deems appropriate to ensure that the ship in question complies with the applicable international rules and regulations. In particular, it shall verify the safety records of the ship by all reasonable means. It shall, if necessary, consult with the losing flag State in order to establish whether any outstanding deficiencies or safety issues identified by the latter remain unresolved.2.   Whenever another flag State requests information concerning a ship which was previously flying the flag of a Member State, that Member State shall promptly provide details of outstanding deficiencies and any other relevant safety-related information to the requesting flag State. Detention of a ship flying the flag of a Member StateWhen the administration is informed that a ship flying the flag of the Member State concerned has been detained by a port State, it shall, according to the procedures it has established to this effect, oversee the ship being brought into compliance with the relevant IMO Conventions. Accompanying measuresMember States shall ensure that at least the following information concerning ships flying their flag is kept and remains readily accessible for the purposes of this Directive:(a) particulars of the ship (name, IMO number, etc.);(b) dates of surveys, including additional and supplementary surveys, if any, and audits;(c) identification of the recognised organisations involved in the certification and classification of the ship;(d) identification of the competent authority which has inspected the ship under port State control provisions and the dates of the inspections;(e) outcome of the port State control inspections (deficiencies: yes or no; detentions: yes or no);(f) information on marine casualties;(g) identification of ships which have ceased to fly the flag of the Member State concerned during the previous 12 months. Flag State auditing processMember States shall take the necessary measures for an IMO audit of their administration at least once every seven years, subject to a positive reply of the IMO to a timely request of the Member State concerned, and shall publish the outcome of the audit in accordance with relevant national legislation on confidentiality.This Article shall expire at the latest on 17 June 2017 or at an earlier date, as established by the Commission in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 10(2), if a mandatory IMO Member State Audit Scheme has entered into force. Quality management system and internal evaluation1.   By 17 June 2012 each Member State shall develop, implement and maintain a quality management system for the operational parts of the flag State-related activities of its administration. Such quality management system shall be certified in accordance with the applicable international quality standards.2.   Member States which appear on the black list or which appear, for two consecutive years, on the grey list as published in the most recent annual report of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (hereinafter the Paris MOU) shall provide the Commission with a report on their flag State performance no later than four months after the publication of the Paris MOU report.The report shall identify and analyse the main reasons for the lack of compliance that led to the detentions and the deficiencies resulting in black or grey status. ReportsEvery five years, and for the first time by 17 June 2012 the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the application of this Directive.This report shall contain an assessment of the performance of the Member States as flag States. 0Committee procedure1.   The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee on Safe Seas and the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (COSS) established by Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2099/2002.2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at two months. 1Transposition1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 17 June 2011 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. 2Entry into forceThis Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. 3AddresseesThis Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 23 April 2009.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentH.-G. PÖTTERINGFor the CouncilThe PresidentP. NEČAS(1)  OJ C 318, 23.12.2006, p. 195.(2)  OJ C 229, 22.9.2006, p. 38.(3)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 29 March 2007 (OJ C 27 E, 31.1.2008, p. 140), Council Common Position of 9 December 2008 (OJ C 330 E, 30.12.2008, p. 13) and Position of the European Parliament of 11 March 2009 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(5)  OJ L 324, 29.11.2002, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 167, 2.7.1999, p. 33.(7)  See page 11 of this Official Journal.
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32997,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1532/2006 of 12 October 2006 on the conditions for certain import quotas of high quality beef. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) It is advisable to adopt measures that would ensure compliance with the conditions for certain tariff quotas for imports of high quality beef into the Community.(2) Discussions with the countries exporting high quality beef within the EC-WTO tariff quotas of 11 000 t, 5 000 t and 4 000 t respectively have revealed the need to better adapt the import conditions for these quotas.(3) To clarify the situation, it is appropriate to allocate the relevant tariff quotas for which Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay are the sole suppliers to the respective country.(4) The Commission should subsequently adopt definitions which are more easily auditable and verifiable in accordance with the procedure foreseen in Article 32(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (1) so as to allow for an ex post verification and audit of the definition compliance, without changing the basic import conditions,. The conditions for the EC-WTO tariff quotas of 11 000 t, 5 000 t and 4 000 t respectively for imports of high quality beef of CN codes 0201 30 00, 0202 30 90, 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 into the Community shall apply as specified in the Annex to this regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 12 October 2006.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. HUOVINEN(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21.ANNEXDescription of product Tariff item numbers Quota and in-quota tariff rate Other terms and conditionsBoneless high quality meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled ex 0201 30 00 11 000 t ‘High quality’ meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled, supplying country: ArgentinaEdible offal of bovine animals: thick skirt and thin skirt, fresh or chilled ex 0206 10 95  Qualification for the quota is subject to conditions laid down in the relevant Community provisionsBoneless high quality meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled ex 0201 30 00 5 000 t ‘High quality’ meat of bovine animals, fresh, chilled or frozen, supplying country: BrazilBoneless high quality meat of bovine animals, frozen:   Qualification for the quota is subject to conditions laid down in the relevant Community provisions— OtherEdible offal of bovine animals:— Thick skirt and thin skirt, fresh or chilled— Thick skirt and thin skirt, frozenBoneless high quality meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled ex 0201 30 00 4 000 t ‘High quality’ meat of bovine animals, fresh, chilled or frozen, supplying country: UruguayBoneless high quality meat of bovine animals, frozen:   Qualification for the quota is subject to conditions laid down in the relevant Community provisions— OtherEdible offal of bovine animals:— Thick skirt and thin skirt, fresh or chilled— Thick skirt and thin skirt, frozen
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;Argentina;Argentine Republic;import (EU);Community import;Uruguay;Eastern Republic of Uruguay;Oriental Republic of Uruguay;beef;Brazil;Federative Republic of Brazil;World Trade Organisation;WTO;World Trade Organization,22
38783,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 923/2010 of 14 October 2010 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Asparago di Badoere (PGI)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) and in accordance with Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Italy’s application to register the name ‘Asparago di Badoere’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 October 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 22, 29.1.2010, p. 52.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedITALYAsparago di Badoere (PGI)
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4754,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 770/2008 of 1 August 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 laying down rules on the Community financing of emergency measures and of the campaign to combat certain animal diseases under Council Decision 90/424/EEC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (1), and in particular Article 42(8a) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (2) lays down the procedures governing the Community financial contribution towards programmes for the eradication of animal diseases.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 (3) applies to Community financial contributions granted to Member States in respect of eligible expenditure for animal disease eradication measures.(3) Council Directive 2005/94/EC of 20 December 2005 on Community measures for the control of avian influenza and repealing Directive 92/40/EEC (4) establishes new measures for controlling this disease even in the case of a virus of low pathogenicity.(4) Decision 90/424/EEC, as amended by Decision 2006/53/EC (5), provides for Community funding to be allocated for certain eradication measures implemented by the Member States in order to combat avian influenza. Article 3a of the Decision makes the Community financial contribution for the eradication of avian influenza conditional on implementation of the minimum measures laid down in Directive 2005/94/EC.(5) Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) Under Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 the Community financial contribution will be paid particularly on the basis of an application for reimbursement accompanied by a financial report comprising an ‘adequate compensation’ section and an ‘operational expenditure’ section. As is already the case with the submission of the ‘adequate compensation’ section, the submission of the ‘operational expenditure’ section of the financial report should be linked with the notification of the specific decision establishing financial support.(7) Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 should be amended accordingly.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Agricultural Funds,. Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 1(1) is replaced by the following:(a) Article 3(1) and Article 3a(1) of Decision 90/424/EEC, with the exception of equidae diseases; and(b) Article 4(1) and (2), Article 6(2) and Article 11(1) of that Decision.’2. Article 2, first subparagraph, (d) is replaced by the following:‘(d) “necessary expenditure”: costs incurred in purchasing equipment or services referred to in the first, second and third indents of Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC, in the second indent of Article 3a(3) of that Decision, and in points (a)(i) to (iv) and point (b) of Article 11(4) thereof, where their nature and direct link with eligible expenditure as defined in Article 3 of this Regulation have been shown;’3. Article 3(a) and (b) are replaced by the following:‘(a) swift and adequate compensation to owners forced to slaughter their animals or, where applicable, destroy eggs, in accordance with the first and seventh indents of Article 3(2), the first indent of Article 3a(3), and point (a)(i) of Article 11(4) of Decision 90/424/EEC;(b) operational expenditure paid out in connection with the compulsory slaughter and destruction of animals and contaminated products, cleaning and disinfecting of buildings, and cleaning and disinfecting or, where necessary, destruction of contaminated equipment, in accordance with the first, second and third indents of Article 3(2), the second indent of Article 3a(3), and points (a)(i) to (iv) and (b) of Article 11(4) of Decision 90/424/EEC;’4. Article 7(2), second subparagraph, is replaced by the following: This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 August 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 479/2008 (OJ L 148, 6.6.2008, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 55, 1.3.2005, p. 12.(4)  OJ L 10, 14.1.2006, p. 16.(5)  OJ L 29, 2.2.2006, p. 37.
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;indemnification;compensation;compensation for damage;indemnity;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;slaughter of animals;slaughter of livestock;stunning of animals;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,22
4458,"Commission Directive 2007/28/EC of 25 May 2007 amending certain Annexes to Council Directives 86/363/EEC and 90/642/EEC as regards maximum residue levels for azoxystrobin, chlorfenapyr, folpet, iprodione, lambda-cyhalothrin, maleic hydrazide, metalaxyl-M and trifloxystrobin (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 86/363/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on foodstuffs of animal origin (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/642/EEC of 27 November 1990 on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on certain products of plant origin, including fruit and vegetables (2), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (3), and in particular Article 4(1)(f) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Directive 91/414/EEC, authorisations of plant protection products for use on specific crops are the responsibility of the Member States. Such authorisations have to be based on the evaluation of effects on human and animal health and influence on the environment. Elements to be taken into account in such evaluations include operator and bystander exposure and impact on the terrestrial, aquatic and aerial environments, as well as impact on humans and animals through consumption of residues on treated crops.(2) Maximum residue levels (MRLs) reflect the use of minimum quantities of pesticides to achieve effective protection of plants, applied in such a manner that the amount of residue is the smallest practicable and is toxicologically acceptable, in particular in terms of estimated dietary intake.(3) MRLs for pesticides covered by Directives 86/363/EEC and 90/642/EEC are to be kept under review and may be modified to take account of new or changed uses. Information about new or changed uses has been communicated to the Commission which should lead to changes in the residue levels of azoxystrobin, chlorfenapyr, folpet, iprodione, lambda-cyhalothrin, maleic hydrazide, metalaxyl-M and trifloxystrobin.(4) The lifetime exposure of consumers to those pesticides via food products that may contain residues of those pesticides has been assessed and evaluated in accordance with the procedures and practices used within the Community, taking account of guidelines published by the World Health Organisation (4). Based on those assessments and evaluations, the MRLs for those pesticides should be set so as to ensure that the acceptable daily intake is not exceeded.(5) In the case of chlorfenapyr, folpet and lambda-cyhalothrin for which an acute reference dose (ARfD) exists, the acute exposure of consumers via each of the food products that may contain residues of these pesticides has been assessed and evaluated in accordance with the procedures and practices currently used within the Community, taking account of guidelines published by the World Health Organisation. The opinions of the Scientific Committee on Plants (SCP), in particular advice and recommendations concerning the protection of consumers of food products treated with pesticides (5), have been taken into account. Based on the dietary intake assessment, the MRLs for those pesticides should be fixed so as to ensure that the ARfD will not be exceeded. In the case of the other substances, an assessment of the available information has shown that no ARfD is required and that therefore a short-term assessment is not needed.(6) Where authorised uses of plant protection products do not result in detectable levels of pesticide residues in or on the food product, or where there are no authorised uses, or where uses which have been authorised by Member States have not been supported by the necessary data, or where uses in third countries resulting in residues in or on food products which may enter into circulation in the Community market have not been supported with such necessary data, MRLs should be fixed at the lower limit of analytical determination.(7) The setting or modification at Community level of provisional MRLs does not prevent the Member States from establishing provisional MRLs for maleic hydrazide and trifloxystrobin in accordance with Article 4(1)(f) of Directive 91/414/EEC and Annex VI to that Directive. It is considered that a period of four years is sufficient to permit further uses of these substances. The provisional Community MRLs should then become definitive.(8) It is therefore necessary to modify the MRLs set out in the Annexes to Directives 86/363/EEC and 90/642/EEC, to allow for proper surveillance and control of the uses of the concerned plant protection products and to protect the consumer. Where MRLs have already been defined in the Annexes to those Directives, it is appropriate to amend them. Where MRLs have not yet been defined, it is appropriate to set them for the first time.(9) Directives 86/363/EEC and 90/642/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(10) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Directive 86/363/EEC is amended in accordance with Annex I to this Directive. Directive 90/642/EEC is amended in accordance with Annex II to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 26 November 2007 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 27 November 2007.When Member States adopt those provisions they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 May 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 221, 7.8.1986, p. 43. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2007/27/EC (OJ L 128, 16.5.2007, p. 31).(2)  OJ L 350, 14.12.1990, p. 71. Directive as last amended by Directive 2007/27/EC.(3)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2007/25/EC (OJ L 106, 24.4.2007, p. 34).(4)  Guidelines for predicting dietary intake of pesticide residues (revised), prepared by the GEMS/Food Programme in collaboration with the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues, published by the World Health Organisation 1997 (WHO/FSF/FOS/97.7).(5)  Opinion regarding questions relating to amending the Annexes to Council Directives 86/362/EEC, 86/363/EEC and 90/642/EEC (Opinion expressed by the SCP on 14 July 1998); Opinion regarding variable pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables (Opinion expressed by the SCP on 14 July 1998); http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/sc/scp/outcome_ppp_en.htmlANNEX IIn Part B of Annex II to Directive 86/363/EEC, the following line is added:Maximum levels in mg/kgPesticide residues of meat, including fat, preparations of meat, offal and animal fats listed in Annex I under heading Nos ex 0201, 0202, 0203, 0204, 0205, 0206, 0207, ex 0208, 0209, 0210, 1601 and 1602 for milk and milk products listed in Annex I under heading Nos 0401, 0402, 0405 and 0406 of shelled fresh eggs, for birds’ eggs and egg yolks listed in Annex I under heading Nos 0407 and 0408‘Maleic hydrazide (2) meat (except poultry) 0,05 (3) 0,2 (3) (4) 0,1 (3)(1)  Indicates lower limit of analytical determination.(2)  Residue definition for milk and milk products is: maleic hydrazide and its conjugates expressed as maleic hydrazide.(3)  Indicates that the maximum residue level has been established provisionally in accordance with Article 4(1)(f) of Directive 91/414/EEC.(4)  Indicates that the maximum residue level has been established temporarily until 30 June 2008 pending data to be submitted by the applicant. If no data has been received by that date, the MRL will be withdrawn by a Directive or a Regulation.’ANNEX IIIn part A of Annex II to Directive 90/642/EEC, the columns for azoxystrobin, chlorfenapyr, folpet, iprodione, lambda-cyhalothrin, maleic hydrazide, metalaxyl and trifloxystrobin are replaced by the following:Pesticide residue and maximum residue level (mg/kg)Groups and examples of individual products to which the MRLs apply Azoxystrobin Chlorfenapyr Folpet Iprodione Lambda-cyhalothrin Maleic Hydrazide Metalaxyl including other mixtures of constituent isomers including metalaxyl-M (sum of isomers) Trifloxystrobin‘1.(i) CITRUS FRUITGrapefruit     0,1Lemons    5 (3) 0,2Limes     0,2Mandarins (including clementines and other hybrids)    1 (3) 0,2Oranges     0,1Pomelos     0,1Others    0,02 (1) (3) 0,02 (1)(ii) TREE NUTS (shelled or unshelled)AlmondsBrazil nutsCashew nutsChestnutsCoconutsHazelnuts    0,2 (3)MacadamiaPecansPine nutsPistachiosWalnutsOthers    0,02 (1) (3)(iii) POME FRUITApplesPearsQuincesOthers(iv) STONE FRUITApricots     0,2   1 (3)Cherries   2     1 (3)Peaches (including nectarines and similar hybrids)     0,2   1 (3)Plums        0,2 (3)Others   0,02 (1)  0,1   0,02 (1) (3)(v) BERRIES AND SMALL FRUIT(a) Table and wine grapesTable grapes   0,02 (1)    2Wine grapes   5    1(b) Strawberries (other than wild)(c) Cane fruit (other than wild)Blackberries 3  3 (2)DewberriesLoganberriesRaspberries 3  3 (2)  0,2Others 0,05 (1)  0,02 (1)  0,02 (1)(d) Other small fruit and berries (other than wild)BilberriesCranberriesCurrants (red, black and white)   3 (2)  0,1   1 (3)Gooseberries   3 (2)  0,1   1 (3)Others   0,02 (1)  0,02 (1)   0,02 (1) (3)(e) Wild berries and wild fruit(vi) MISCELLANEOUSAvocadosBananas 2       0,05 (3)DatesFigsKiwi    5 (3)KumquatsLitchisMangoes 0,2    0,1Olives (table consumption)     0,5Olives (oil extraction)     0,5Papaya 0,2       1 (3)Passion fruitPineapplesPomegranateOthers 0,05 (1)   0,02 (1) (3) 0,02 (1)   0,02 (1) (3)2.(i) ROOT AND TUBER VEGETABLESBeetrootCarrots 0,2   0,5 (3)  30 (3) 0,1 0,05 (3)CassavaCeleriac 0,3    0,1Horseradish 0,2   0,5 (3)   0,1Jerusalem artichokesParsnips 0,2   0,5 (3)  30 (3) 0,1Parsley root 0,2   0,5 (3)Radishes 0,2   0,3 (3) 0,1  0,1Salsify 0,2Sweet potatoesSwedesTurnipsYamOthers 0,05 (1)   0,02 (1) (3) 0,02 (1) 0,2 (1) (3) 0,05 (1) 0,02 (1) (3)(ii) BULB VEGETABLESGarlic    0,2 (3)  15 (3) 0,5Onions   0,1 0,2 (3)  15 (3) 0,5Shallots    0,2 (3)  15 (3) 0,5Spring onions 2   3 (3) 0,05  0,2Others 0,05 (1)  0,02 (1) 0,02 (1) (3) 0,02 (1) 0,2 (1) (3) 0,05 (1)(iii) FRUITING VEGETABLES(a) SolanaceaTomatoes   2 (2)  0,1  0,2 0,5 (3)Peppers     0,1  0,5Aubergines     0,5Okra     0,1Others   0,02 (1)  0,02 (1)  0,05 (1) 0,02 (1) (3)(b) Cucurbits — edible peelCucumbers       0,5GherkinsCourgettesOthers       0,05 (1)(c) Cucurbits — inedible peelMelons       0,2 0,3 (3)SquashesWatermelons       0,2 0,2Others       0,05 (1) 0,02 (1) (3)(d) Sweetcorn(iv) BRASSICA VEGETABLES(a) Flowering brassicaBroccoli (including Calabrese)CauliflowerOthers(b) Head brassicaBrussels sprouts    0,5 (3) 0,05Head cabbage    5 (3) 0,2  1Others    0,02 (1) (3) 0,02 (1)  0,05 (1)(c) Leafy brassicaChinese cabbage    5 (3)Kale       0,2Others    0,02 (1) (3)   0,05 (1)(d) Kohlrabi(v) LEAF VEGETABLES AND FRESH HERBS(a) Lettuce and similarCressLamb's lettuce       0,2Lettuce   2  0,5  2Scarole (broad-leaf endive)       1RuccolaLeaves and stems of brassica, including turnip greensOthers   0,02 (1)  1  0,05 (1)(b) Spinach and similarSpinach   10Beet leaves (chard)Others   0,02 (1)(c) Watercress(d) Witloof(e) HerbsChervilChivesParsleyCelery leavesOthers(vi) LEGUME VEGETABLES (fresh)Beans (with pods) 1  2 (2) 5 (3) 0,2   0,5 (3)Beans (without pods) 0,2  2 (2)Peas (with pods) 0,5   2 (3) 0,2Peas (without pods) 0,2   0,3 (3) 0,2Others 0,05 (1)  0,02 (1) 0,02 (1) (3) 0,02 (1)   0,02 (1) (3)(vii) STEM VEGETABLES (fresh)AsparagusCardoonsCelery 5    0,3Fennel     0,3Globe artichokes 1Leek 2    0,3  0,2Rhubarb    0,2 (3)Others 0,05 (1)   0,02 (1) (3) 0,02 (1)  0,05 (1)(viii) FUNGI(a) Cultivated mushrooms(b) Wild mushrooms3.BeansLentilsPeasLupinesOthers4.Linseed    0,5 (3)PeanutsPoppy seedSesame seedSunflower seed    0,5 (3)Rapeseed 0,5   0,5 (3)Soya bean 0,5Mustard seedCotton seedHemp seedOthers 0,05 (1)   0,02 (1) (3)5.Early potatoesWare potatoes6.7.(1)  Indicates lower limit of analytical determination.(2)  Sum of captan and folpet.(3)  Indicates that the maximum residue level has been established provisionally in accordance with Article 4(1)(f) of Directive 91/414/EEC.’
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15917,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2512/96 of 23 December 1996 laying down for 1997 rules of application for the tariff quotas for beef and veal provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 for the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 of 22 December 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreements to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations (1), as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 2490/96 (2), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 provides for the opening of reduced-tariff quotas for beef and veal for 1997; whereas the rules of application for those quotas should therefore be laid down;Whereas in order to ensure orderly importation of the quantities laid down for 1997, they should be staggered over the year;Whereas the arrangements should be managed using import licences; whereas to that end rules should be laid down on the submission of applications and the information to be given on applications and licences, where appropriate by way of derogation from Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 November 1988 laying down common detailed rules for application of the system of import and export licences and advance-fixing certificates for certain agricultural products (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2402/96 (4), and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 of 26 June 1995 on rules of application for import and export licences in the beef and veal sector and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2051/96 (6); whereas, moreover, it should be stipulated that licences are to be issued following a reflection period and, where necessary, after application of a uniform percentage reduction;Whereas, in order to ensure efficient management of the arrangements, a security against import licences of ECU 12 per 100 kilograms should be required; whereas, given the risk of speculation inherent in the arrangements, detailed conditions for access to the quotas should be laid down;Whereas experience has shown that importers do not always inform the authorities which have issued the import licences of the quantity and origin of the beef and veal imported under the quotas concerned; whereas that information is important for assessing the market situation; whereas a security relating to provision of that information should be provided for;Whereas the Management Committee for Beef and Veal has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. 1. From 1 January to 31 December 1997, the following quantities may be imported under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 3066/95:(a) fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202:- 7 100 tonnes originating in Poland,- 7 150 tonnes originating in Hungary,- 2 670 tonnes originating in the Czech Republic,- 1 330 tonnes originating in Slovakia,- 180 tonnes originating in Bulgaria,- 1 350 tonnes originating in Romania;(b) 440 tonnes of processed products falling within CN codes 1602 50 31 and 1602 50 39 originating in Poland.2. For the meat referred to in paragraph 1 (a), the ad valorem and specific customs duties set in the Common Customs Tariff (CCT) shall be reduced by 80 %.For the processed products referred to in paragraph 1 (b), the ad valorem customs duty shall be 13 %.3. The quantities referred to in paragraph 1 may be imported as follows:- 25 % between 1 January and 31 March 1997,- 25 % between 1 April and 30 June 1997,- 25 % between 1 July and 30 September 1997,- 25 % between 1 October and 31 December 1997.4. If, during 1997, the quantities for which licence applications are submitted for the first, second or third period specified in paragraph 3 are less than the quantities available, the remaining quantities shall be added to the quantities available for the following period. 1. In order to benefit from the import arrangements:(a) applicants for import licences must be natural or legal persons who, when submitting their application, must prove to the satisfaction of the competent authorities of the Member State concerned that they have been trading in beef and veal with third countries for the previous 12 months; they must be entered on a national VAT register;(b) licence applications may be presented only in the Member State in which the applicant is registered;(c) licence applications for each group of products referred to in Article 1 (1) (a) and (b) shall relate to a minimum quantity of 15 tonnes of product without exceeding the quantity available;(d) the licence application and the licence shall show in box 8 the country of origin; the licence shall carry with it an obligation to import from the country indicated;(e) the licence application and the licence shall show at least one of the following in box 20:Reglamento (CE) n° 2512/96Forordning (EF) nr. 2512/96Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2512/96Êáíïíéóìüò (ÅÊ) áñéè. 2512/96Regulation (EC) No 2512/96Règlement (CE) n° 2512/96Regolamento (CE) n. 2512/96Verordening (EG) nr. 2512/96Regulamento (CE) nº 2512/96Asetus (EY) N:o 2512/96Förordning (EG) nr 2512/962. Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 notwithstanding, the licence application and the licence shall show in box 16 one or more of the CN codes for one of the groups of products referred to in Article 1 (1) (a) and (b). 1. Licence applications may be submitted only:- from 2 to 10 January 1997,- from 1 to 10 April 1997,- from 1 to 10 July 1997,- from 1 to 10 October 1997.2. If an applicant presents more than one application per group of products referred to in Article 1 (1) (a) and (b), all applications from that applicant relating to products in the same group shall be rejected.3. Member States shall notify the Commission, by the fifth working day following the end of the period for submitting applications, of applications presented for the quantities indicated in Article 1 (1). Notification shall comprise a list of applicants showing the quantity applied for, the CN code of the product and the country of origin of the meat.All notifications, including nil notifications, shall be made by telex or fax, notification being made, where applications have been received, in accordance with the model given in the Annex hereto.4. The Commission shall decide to what extent licence applications can be met.If the quantities for which licences have been applied for exceed those available, the Commission shall set a uniform percentage reduction in the quantities applied for.5. Provided the Commission accepts an application, the licence shall be issued as soon as possible. 1. Without prejudice to the provisions of this Regulation, Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 and (EC) No 1445/95 shall apply.2. Article 8 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 shall not apply.3. Import licences issued pursuant to this Regulation shall be valid for 90 days from their date of issue. However, no licences shall be valid after 31 December 1997.4. Licences shall be valid throughout the Community. Products shall benefit from the duties referred to in Article 1 on presentation of a EUR 1 movement certificate issued by the exporting country in accordance with Protocol 4 to the Europe Agreements. Not later than three weeks after importation of the products specified in this Regulation, the importer shall inform the competent authority which issued the import licence of the quantity and origin of the products. That authority shall forward the information to the Commission at the beginning of each month. 1. Upon submission of an import licence application, importers shall establish a security to cover the import licence of ECU 12 per 100 kilograms of product, notwithstanding Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1445/95, and a security to cover notification of the information referred to in Article 6 of this Regulation of ECU 1 per 100 kilograms of product.2. The security relating to the notification shall be released if the information is forwarded to the competent authority within the period specified in Article 6 for the quantity covered by that notification. If no notification is made, the security shall be forfeit.A decision to release that security shall be taken simultaneously with the decision to release the security covering the import licence. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 December 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 328, 30. 12. 1995, p. 31.(2) OJ No L 338, 28. 12. 1996, p. 13.(3) OJ No L 331, 2. 12. 1988, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 327, 18. 12. 1996, p. 14.(5) OJ No L 143, 27. 6. 1995, p. 35.(6) OJ No L 274, 26. 10. 1996, p. 18.ANNEX I>START OF GRAPHIC>EC fax No: (32 2) 296 60 27Application of Regulation (EC) No 2512/96COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES	DG VI/D/2 - BEEF AND VEAL SECTORIMPORT LICENCE APPLICATION>END OF GRAPHIC>
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39785,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 349/2011 of 11 April 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1338/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics on public health and health and safety at work, as regards statistics on accidents at work  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1338/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on Community statistics on public health and health and safety at work (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1338/2008 established a common framework for the systematic production of European statistics on public health and health and safety at work.(2) Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1338/2008, implementing measures are necessary to determine the data and metadata to be supplied on accidents at work covered in Annex IV to that Regulation as well as to determine the reference periods, intervals and time limits for data provision.(3) Confidential data sent by Member States to the Commission (Eurostat) should be handled in accordance with the principle of statistical confidentiality as laid down in Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on European statistics (2) and with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (3).(4) A cost-benefit analysis has been carried out and evaluated in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1338/2008.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the European Statistical System Committee,. DefinitionsFor the purpose of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:(a) ‘accident at work’ means a discrete occurrence in the course of work which leads to physical or mental harm. The phrase ‘in the course of work’ means whilst engaged in an occupational activity or during the time spent at work. This includes road traffic accidents that occur in the course of work but excludes commuting accidents, i.e. road accidents that occur during the journey between home and the workplace;(b) ‘a fatal accident’ means an accident which leads to the death of a victim within 1 year of the accident;(c) ‘economic activity of the employer’ covers the main ‘economic’ activity of the local unit of the enterprise of the victim;(d) ‘age’ means the age of the victim at the time of the accident;(e) ‘type of injury’ means the physical consequences for the victim;(f) ‘geographical location’ means the territorial unit where the accident has occurred;(g) ‘size of the enterprise’ means the number of employees (full-time equivalent) working at the local unit of the enterprise of the victim;(h) ‘nationality of the victim’ means the country of citizenship;(i) ‘days lost’ means the number of calendar days during which the victim is unfit for work as a result of an accident at work;(j) ‘workstation’ means the usual or, alternatively, occasional nature of the place/post occupied by the victim at the time of the accident;(k) ‘working environment’ means the workplace, work premises or general environment where the accident happened;(l) ‘working process’ means the main type of work or task (general activity) being performed by the victim at the time of the accident;(m) ‘specific physical activity’ means the victim’s exact physical activity at the instant of the accident;(n) ‘material agent associated with the specific physical activity’ means the tool, object or instrument being used by the victim when the accident happened;(o) ‘deviation’ means the last event deviating from normality and leading to the accident;(p) ‘material agent associated with the deviation’ means the tool, object or instrument involved in the abnormal event;(q) ‘contact — mode of injury’ means how the victim was hurt (physical or mental trauma) by the material agent that caused the injury;(r) ‘material agent associated with the contact — mode of injury’ means the object, tool or instrument with which the victim came into contact or the psychological mode of injury. Data required1.   Member States shall transmit to the Commission (Eurostat) microdata on persons who had an accident in the course of work during the reference period and the associated metadata. The list of variables to be transmitted to the Commission (Eurostat) as well as the compulsory or optional status of the variable and the first year for data transmission are set out in Annex I.2.   Provision of data on accidents at work relating to the self-employed, family workers and students shall be on a voluntary basis.3.   Provision of data on accidents at work that are subject to confidentiality rules by national legislation as listed in Annex II shall be on a voluntary basis.4.   Data for accidents at work that occurred during the reference year shall preferably be based on registers and other administrative sources. When this is not feasible, estimation and imputation, even if based on survey and not case-by-case data, may be used to fill gaps in data coverage. Reference periodThe reference period shall be the calendar year in which the accidents are notified to the competent national authorities. Metadata1.   Member States shall transmit to the Commission (Eurostat) an annual verification and update of the metadata together with the data.2.   The metadata shall be transmitted according to a standard template specified by the Commission (Eurostat) and shall include the items referred to in Annex III. Transmission of data and metadata to the Commission (Eurostat)1.   Member States shall transmit data and metadata in accordance with an exchange standard specified by the Commission (Eurostat), within 18 months after the end of the reference period.2.   Data and metadata shall be transmitted to the Commission (Eurostat) through electronic means, using the single entry point at the Commission (Eurostat). Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 April 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 70.(2)  OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 164.(3)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.ANNEX ILIST OF VARIABLESEuropean statistics on accidents at work (ESAW) Phases I and II variablesVariables Specifications First year for data transmissionCase Number Unique case number to identify each individual record and to ensure that each record represents a separate accident occurrence at work. 2013Economic Activity of the Employer 4-digit level of the NACE Rev.2 (1) 2013 for NACE Rev.2 sectorsOccupation of the Victim 2-digit level of the ISCO-08 2013Age of the Victim 2-digit number 2013Sex of the Victim 1-digit code 2013Type of Injury 3-digit version of the ESAW classification for ‘Type of injury’ according to the ESAW methodology. 2013Part of Body Injured 2-digit version of the classification of ‘part of body injured’ according to the ESAW methodology. 2013Geographical Location of the Accident 5-digit code according to the NUTS classification. (2) 2013Date of the Accident Numeric variable which is indicated as year, month and day 2013Time of the Accident 2-digit variable describing time intervals in hours according to the ESAW methodology optionalSize of the Enterprise Categories according to the ESAW methodology optionalNationality of the Victim Categories according to the ESAW methodology optionalEmployment Status of the Victim Categories according to the ESAW methodology 2013Days Lost (severity) Categories according to the ESAW methodology. Specific codes are used to denote permanent incapacity and fatal accident. 2013Weight ESAW collection To be used when the Member State uses a sample for the data collection on accidents and/or wants to correct for under-reporting. 2013ESAW phase III variables on causes and circumstancesVariables Specifications First year for data transmission1. Workstation2. Working Environment3. Working Process4. Specific Physical Activity5. Deviation6. Contact — Mode of injury7. Material Agent associated with the Specific Physical Activity8. Material Agent associated with the Deviation9. Material Agent associated with the Contact — Mode of injuryWeight Causes and Circumstances To be used when the Member State applies an additional sampling for the encoding of the ESAW Phase III variables on causes and circumstances. 2015(1)  Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 establishing the statistical classification of economic activities NACE Revision 2 and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3037/90 as well as certain EC Regulations on specific statistical domains (OJ L 393, 30.12.2006, p. 1).(2)  Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS). (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1).(3)  Compulsory transmission of at least 3 of the 9 variablesANNEX IILIST OF PROFESSIONS SUBJECT TO CONFIDENTIALITY FOR DELIVERY ON A VOLUNTARY BASISAccording to ISCO-08:— 0 Armed forces occupations— 3351 Customs and border inspectors— 3355 Police inspectors and detectives— 541 Protective services workersa. 5411 Fire-fightersb. 5412 Police officersc. 5413 Prison guardsd. 5414 Security guardse. 5419 Protective services workers not elsewhere classifiedAccording to NACE Rev.2:— 84.22 Defence activities— 84.23 Justice and judicial activities— 84.24 Public order and safety activities— 84.25 Fire services activitiesANNEX IIIMETADATAWhere applicable and relevant to full understanding of the ESAW data, the metadata describe the following items:— the population covered in terms of NACE Rev.2 sectors, and possibly subsectors, and employment status,— the information on professions/activities for which data on accidents at work are subject to confidentiality by national legislation and cannot be transmitted,— the declaration rates for accidents at work which are to be used for correction of under-reporting,— the coverage of the different types of accidents as explained in the ESAW methodology,— the sampling method — if applicable — used in the setup of the microdata collection,— the sampling method — if applicable — which is used for encoding of the variables on causes and circumstances,— the numbers of fatal road traffic accidents and fatal accidents on board any means of transport during a journey in the course of work for persons employed outside the NACE Rev.2 sector H ‘Transportation’,— information about any national specificity essential for the interpretation and compilation of comparable statistics and indicators.
",occupational health;occupational hygiene;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;public health;health of the population;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;occupational accident;accident at the workplace;accident at work;work accident,22
17038,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1938/97 of 3 October 1997 amending Regulation (EC) No 2511/96 laying down, for 1997, certain detailed rules for the application of a tariff quota for live bovine animals weighing from 160 to 300 kilograms and originating in certain third countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 of 22 December 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreements to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round Multilateral Trade Negotiations (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1595/97 (2), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1926/96 of 7 October 1996 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the agreements on free trade and trade-related matters with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round Multilateral Trade Negotiations (3), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 provides in its Annexes for the opening, from 1 July 1997, of an annual tariff quota for 153 000 live bovine animals weighing from 80 to 300 kilograms and originating in Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania; whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 2511/96 of 23 December 1996 laying down, for 1997, certain detailed rules for the application of a tariff quota for live bovine animals weighing from 160 to 300 kilograms and originating in certain third countries (4) lays down detailed rules for the importation of the same number of animals originating in the same third countries but weighing from 160 to 300 kilograms; whereas, therefore, the lower weight limit should be adjusted for those animals for which an import licence has not yet been issued pursuant to the said Regulation or for which a licence was issued on or after 1 July 1997 but has not yet been used;Whereas Protocol 4 to the Europe Agreements and Protocol 3 to the Free Trade Agreements have been amended; whereas the new Protocols provide that the proof of origin of animals imported into the Community may be established by means of a declaration by the exporter, under certain conditions, or by presentation of an EUR.1 movement certificate; whereas, therefore, the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 2511/96 concerning the release for free circulation of imported animals should be amended accordingly;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. Regulation (EC) No 2511/96 is hereby amended as follows:1. in the title, '160` is replaced by '80`;2. Article 1 (1) is replaced by the following:'1. Pursuant to the tariff quotas provided for in Regulations (EC) No 3066/95 and (EC) No 1926/96, 153 000 head of live bovine animals falling within CN code 0102 90 21, 0102 90 29, 0102 90 41 or 0102 90 49 and originating in the third countries listed in Annex II may be imported in 1997 in accordance with this Regulation.`;3. Article 7 is replaced by the following:'Article 7Live animals shall benefit from the duties referred to in Article 1 on presentation of either an EUR.1 movement certificate issued by the exporting country in accordance with Protocol 4 to the Europe Agreements and Protocol 3 to the Free Trade Agreements or a declaration by the exporter in accordance with the said Protocols.` For unused import licences issued from 1 July 1997 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2511/96, Member States must, at the request of the importer and on presentation of the original import licence, amend the details given on the licence in accordance with Article 1 of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 July 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 October 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 328, 30. 12. 1995, p. 31.(2) OJ L 216, 8. 8. 1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 254, 8. 10. 1996, p. 1.(4) OJ L 345, 31. 12. 1996, p. 21.
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;live animal;animal on the hoof;third country;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant,22
13021,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1396/94 of 17 June 1994 amending Regulation (EC) No 1071/94 fixing the minimum import price applicable to certain types of processed cherries during the 1994/95 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 549/94 (2), and in particular Article 9 (6)  thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1071/94 of 6 May 1994 (3) fixes a minimum import price in respect of the marketing year for processed cherries as listed in Part B of Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 426/86; whereas it is appropriate, in view of the  recent development in trade in provisionally preserved cherries, to fix a minimum import price for this product also; whereas the level of the minimum price to be fixed must take into account the criteria set out in Article 9 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No  426/86;Whereas the Management Committee for Products processed from Fruit and Vegetables has not reached an opinion within the time-limit set by its chairman,. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1071/94 is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 June 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 69, 12. 3. 1994, p. 5.(3) OJ No L 117, 7. 5. 1994, p. 21.ANNEX""(ECU/100 kg net weight)"""" ID=""1"">ex 0811> ID=""2"">Fruit and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90> ID=""2"">  Other:""> ID=""2"">     Containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 10> ID=""2"">      With a sugar content exceeding 13% by weight:""> ID=""2"">        Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus):""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 10> ID=""2"">          Unstoned> ID=""3"">48,20"">  ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 10> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">54,50""> ID=""2"">        Other cherries:""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 10> ID=""2"">          Unstoned> ID=""3"">48,20""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 10> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">54,50""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 30> ID=""2"">       Other:""> ID=""2"">        Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus):""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 30> ID=""2"">          Unstoned> ID=""3"">48,20""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 30> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">54,50""> ID=""2"">        Other cherries:""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 30>  ID=""2"">          Unstoned> ID=""3"">48,20""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 30> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">54,50""> ID=""2"">    Other:""> ID=""2"">      Cherries:""> ID=""2"">        Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus):""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 75> ID=""2"">          Unstoned>  ID=""3"">48,20""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 75> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">54,50""> ID=""2"">        Other:""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 80> ID=""2"">          Unstoned> ID=""3"">48,20""> ID=""1"">ex 0811 90 80> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">54,50""> ID=""1"">ex 0812>  ID=""2"">Fruit and nuts, provisionally preserved (for example, by sulphur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions), but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption:""> ID=""1"">0812 10 00> ID=""2"">  Cherries:"">  ID=""1"">ex 0812 10 00> ID=""2"">    Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)> ID=""3"">48,20""> ID=""1"">ex 0812 10 00> ID=""2"">    Other> ID=""3"">48,20""> ID=""1"">2008> ID=""2"">Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not  containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included:""> ID=""1"">2008 60> ID=""2"">  Cherries:""> ID=""2"">    Not containing added spirit:""> ID=""2"">      Containing added sugar, in immediate packings of a net  content exceeding 1 kg:""> ID=""1"">2008 60 51> ID=""2"">        Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)> ID=""3"">60,80""> ID=""1"">2008 60 59> ID=""2"">        Other> ID=""3"">60,80""> ID=""2"">      Containing added sugar, in immediate packings of a net content not  exceeding 1 kg:""> ID=""1"">2008 60 61> ID=""2"">        Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)> ID=""3"">67,10""> ID=""1"">2008 60 69> ID=""2"">        Other> ID=""3"">67,10""> ID=""2"">      Not containing added sugar, in immediate packings of a net content:""> ID=""2"">         Of 4,5 kg or more:""> ID=""1"">2008 60 71> ID=""2"">          Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)> ID=""3"">53,70""> ID=""1"">2008 60 79> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">53,70""> ID=""2"">        Of less than 4,5 kg:""> ID=""1"">2008 60 91> ID=""2"">          Sour  cherries (Prunus cerasus)> ID=""3"">58,70""> ID=""1"">2008 60 99> ID=""2"">          Other> ID=""3"">58,70"">
",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;import price;entry price;minimum price;floor price;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves,22
25133,"2003/500/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision DRC/1/2003 of 1 July 2003 on the acceptance of third States' contributions to the European Union military operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 25, last paragraph, thereof,Having regard to the Council Joint Action 2003/423/CFSP of 5 June 2003 on the European Union military operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo(1), and in particular Article 10(2) and (3) thereof on the participation of third States,Whereas:(1) Upon request of the Political and Security Committee and in accordance with the tasking by the European Union Military Committee (EUMC), the EU Operation Commander and EU Force Commander have conducted the Force Generation and Manning Conferences on 10 and 11 June 2003 respectively.(2) On 25 June 2003, following the recommendation of the Operation Commander on third States' contributions, the EUMC agreed to recommend to the Political and Security Committee to accept these third States' contributions,. Third States' contributionsFollowing Force Generation and Manning Conferences, contributions from the following third States are accepted for the EU military operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo:BrazilCanadaHungarySouth Africa. Entry into forceThis Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 1 July 2003.For the Political and Security CommitteeThe ChairpersonM. Melani(1) OJ L 143, 11.6.2003, p. 50.
",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;military cooperation;military agreement;military aid;South Africa;Ciskei;Republic of South Africa;South African Republic;Transkei;Democratic Republic of the Congo;Congo Kinshasa;Zaire;Brazil;Federative Republic of Brazil;Canada;Newfoundland;Quebec;EU military mission;EU military operation;European Union military mission;European Union military operation,22
2754,"84/321/EEC: Commission Decision of 12 June 1984 establishing that the six apparatus described as 'LW - Photo-Optical Data Analyzer 16 mm, model 224-AMK VI' may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 30 November 1983, the Federal Republic of Germany requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as:1. 'LW - Photo-Optical Data Analyzer 16 mm, model 224-AMK VI', ordered on 27 October 1982 and intended to be used for biomechanical and functional analysis of sportive movements,2. 'LW - Photo-Optical Data Analyzer 16 mm, model 224-AMK VI', ordered on 2 November 1982 and intended to be used for research on the injection of gas into molten metal,3. 'LW - Photo-Optical Data Analyzer 16 mm, model 224-AMK VI', ordered on 14 December 1982 and intended to be used for the study on the oil slot filling in friction bearings and the tendency to foaming and cavitation in the oils,4. 'LW - Photo-Optical Data Analyzer 16 mm, model 224-AMK VI', ordered on 20 December 1982 and intended to be used for the evaluation of high-frequency analyses,5. 'LW - Photo-Optical Analyzer 16 mm, model 224-AMK VI', ordered on 28 April 1983 and intended to be used for the analysis of processes of incrustation and dissolution of particles in deep-bed filters,6. 'LW - Photo-Optical Data Anaylzer 16 mm, model 224-AMK VI', ordered on 15 July 1983 and intended to be used for the evaluation of microcinematographic photographs,should be considered to be scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value are currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 14 May 1984 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question are projectors; whereas their objective technical characteristics, such as the high shutter speed, and the use to which they are put make them specially suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for scientific activities; whereas they must therefore be considered to be scientific apparatus;Whereas, on the basis of information received from Member States, apparatus of equivalent scientific value capable of use for the same purpose are not currently manufactured in the Community; whereas, therefore, duty-free admission of these apparatus is justified,. The apparatus described as 'LW - Photo-Optical Data Analyzer 16 mm, model 224-AMK VI' ordered on: 1. 27 October 1982, 2. 2 November 1982, 3. 14 December 1982, 4. 20 December 1982, 5. 28 April 1983, 6. 15 July 1983, which are the subject of anapplication by the Federal Republic of Germany of 30 November 1983 may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 June 1984.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 74, 18. 3. 1982, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;audiovisual equipment;audio-visual equipment;physical sciences;physics;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;chemistry,22
29845,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 79/2005 of 19 January 2005 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of milk, milk-based products and milk-derived products, defined as Category 3 material in that RegulationText with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 October 2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption (1), and in particular Article 6 (2) (i) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 lays down the public and animal health rules for the collection, transport, storage, handling, processing and use or disposal of animal by-products in order to prevent those products from presenting a risk to public or animal health.(2) Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 lays down rules for the use of certain animal by-products derived from the production of products intended for human consumption and former foodstuffs of animal origin, falling within the definition of Category 3 material in that Regulation, including milk and milk-based products no longer intended for human consumption. Regulation (EC) No 1774/2004 also provides for the possibility to use Category 3 material in other ways, in accordance with the procedure laid down in that Regulation and after consultation of the appropriate scientific committee.(3) According to opinions of the Scientific Steering Committee of 1996, 1999 and 2000, there is no evidence that milk transmits bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and any risk from milk is considered to be negligible. In its state of affairs report of 15 March 2001, the TSE/BSE ad hoc Group upheld that advice.(4) On the basis of those opinions, milk, milk-based products and colostrum are derogated from the prohibition on the feeding of animal protein to farmed animals, which are kept, fattened or bred for the production of food, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalophathies (2).(5) Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 does not apply to liquid milk and colostrum disposed of or used on the farm of origin. That Regulation also permits the application to land of milk and colostrum as a fertiliser or soil improver, if the competent authority does not consider them to present a risk of spreading any serious transmissible disease, given that farmed animals could have access to such land and therefore could be exposed to such a risk.(6) Under Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, Category 3 material is to be used in accordance with strict conditions and the feeding of such material to farmed animals is allowed only after processing in an approved Category 3 processing plant.(7) Animal by-products derived from the production of dairy products intended for human consumption and former dairy foodstuffs are generally produced in establishments approved in accordance with Council Directive 92/46/EEC of 16 June 1992 laying down the health rules for the production and placing on the market of raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk-based products (3). Ready-to-use dairy products are generally wrapped and, therefore, the possibility for subsequent contamination of the product is minimal.(8) The Commission is to seek the advice of the European Food Safety Authority on the possibility to feed to farmed animals, and under the required conditions to minimise risks, ready-to-use milk, milk-based products and milk-derived products, falling within the definition of Category 3 material in Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, (the products), without further treatment.(9) Pending that advice and in the light of the current scientific opinions and of the Scientific Committee on Animal Health and Animal Welfare report on the strategy for emergency vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease of 1999, it is appropriate to lay down, on a provisional basis, specific measures for the collection, transportation, processing, and use of these products.(10) Appropriate control systems should be put in place in the Member States to ensure compliance with this Regulation and to take appropriate actions in case of non-compliance. Member States should also take into account their risk assessment for the best and worst case scenarios carried out in preparation of their contingency plans for epizootic diseases, when deciding on the number of registered holdings that may be authorised to use the products concerned.(11) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. General authorisation by Member StatesMember States shall authorise the collection, transportation, processing, use and storage of milk, milk-based products and milk-derived products, falling within the definition of Category 3 material, as referred to in Articles 6(1)(e), 6(1)(f) and 6(1)(g) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, that have not been processed in accordance with Chapter V of Annex VII to that Regulation (the products), provided that these activities and products comply with the requirements set out in this Regulation. Use as feed of processed products and whey and unprocessed products1.   Processed products and whey, as referred to in Annex I, may be used as feed in accordance with the requirements laid down in that Annex.2.   Unprocessed products and other products, as referred to in Annex II, may be used as feed in accordance with the requirements laid down in that Annex. Collection, transportation and storage1.   The products shall be collected, transported and identified in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002.However, the first subparagraph shall not apply to operators of milk-processing establishments approved in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 92/46/EEC when collecting and returning to their establishment products which they have previously delivered to their customers.2.   The storage of the products shall take place at an appropriate temperature to avoid any risk to public or animal health, either:(a) in a dedicated storage plant approved for that purpose in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002; or(b) in a dedicated, separate storage area in an establishment approved in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 92/46/EEC.3.   Samples of the final products taken during storage or at the time of withdrawal from storage, shall at least comply with the microbiological standards set out in Chapter I(D)(10) of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002. Authorisation, registration and control measures1.   The milk processing establishments approved in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 92/46/EEC and the holdings, which are authorised as provided for in the Annexes to this Regulation, shall be registered by the competent authority for that purpose.2.   The competent authority shall take the necessary measures to control compliance by operators of registered establishments and holdings with the requirements set out in this Regulation. Suspension of authorisation and registration in case of non-complianceAny authorisation and registration issued by the competent authority in accordance with this Regulation shall be immediately suspended if the requirements of this Regulation are no longer fulfilled.The authorisation and registration may be reinstated only after appropriate corrective measures have been taken as instructed by the competent authority. ReviewThe Commission shall review the provisions of this Regulation and adapt them as appropriate in the light of the opinion of the European Food Safety Authority. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 January 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 273, 10.10.2002, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 668/2004 (OJ L 112, 19.4.2004, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 147, 31.5.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1993/2004 (OJ L 344, 20.11.2004, p. 12).(3)  OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).ANNEX IOTHER USE OF PROCESSED PRODUCTS AND WHEY, AS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 6 (2)(i) OF REGULATION (EC) No 1774/2002CHAPTER IA.   Products concernedThe products, including cleaning water that have been in contact with raw milk and/or milk pasteurised in accordance with Chapter I(A)(4)(a) of Annex C to Directive 92/46/EEC, subjected to at least one of the following treatments:(a) ‘ultra high temperature’ (UHT) in accordance with Chapter I(A)(4)(b) of Annex C to Directive 92/46/EEC;(b) sterilisation whereby either an Fc value equal to or greater than 3 is achieved, or which was carried out in accordance with Chapter I(A)(4)(c) of Annex C to Directive 92/46/EEC at a temperature of at least 115°C for 20 minutes or equivalent;(c) pasteurisation in accordance with Chapter I, A, 4(a) or sterilisation, other than that referred to in paragraph (b) of this Section, in accordance with Chapter I(A)(4)(c) of Annex C to Directive 92/46/EEC, followed by:(i) in the case of dried milk or dried milk products, a drying process; or(ii) in the case of an acidified milk product, a process by which the pH is reduced and kept for at least one hour at a level below 6.B.   UseThe products, referred to in Section A, may be used as feed material in the Member State concerned, and may be used in cross-border areas where the Member States concerned have a mutual agreement to that effect. The establishment concerned must ensure traceability of the products.CHAPTER IIA.   Products concerned1. the products, including cleaning water that has been in contact with milk that has only been pasteurised in accordance with Chapter I(A)(4)(a) of Annex C to Directive 92/46/EEC; and2. whey produced from non heat-treated milk-based products, which must be collected at least 16 hours after milk clotting and where the pH must be recorded as < 6,0 before being sent directly to authorised animal holdings.B.   UseThe products and whey, referred to in Section A, may be used as feed material in the Member State concerned subject to the following conditions:(a) they are sent from an establishment approved in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 92/46/EEC, which guarantees the traceability of those products; and(b) they are sent to a limited number of authorised animal holdings, fixed on the basis of the risk assessment for the best and worst case scenarios carried out by the Member State concerned in preparation of the contingency plans for epizootic diseases, in particular foot-and-mouth disease.ANNEX IIOTHER USES OF UNPROCESSED PRODUCTS AND OTHER PRODUCTSA.   Products concerned:Raw products, including cleaning water that has been in contact with raw milk, and other products for which the treatments referred to in the Chapters I and II of Annex I cannot be ensured.B.   UseThe products referred to in Section A, may be used as feed material in the Member State concerned subject to the following conditions:(a) they are sent from an establishment approved in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 92/46/EEC, which guarantees the traceability of those products; and(b) they are sent to a limited number of authorised animal holdings, fixed on the basis of the risk assessment for the best and worst case scenarios carried out by the Member State concerned in preparation of the contingency plans for epizootic diseases, in particular foot-and-mouth disease, and provided that the animals present in the authorised animal holdings can only be moved:(i) either directly to a slaughterhouse located in the same Member State; or(ii) to another holding in the same Member State, for which the competent authority guarantees that animals susceptible to foot-and-mouth disease may leave the holding only:(a) either in accordance with point (i); or(b) if the animals have been dispatched to a holding not feeding the products referred to in this Annex, after a 21-day standstill period has elapsed from the introduction of the animals.
",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;milk;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;milk product;dairy produce;milk by-product;buttermilk;casein;lactoserum;whey;traceability;traceability of animals;traceability of products;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,22
29302,"Council Decision 2005/44/CFSP of 20 December 2004 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union military crisis management operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (operation ALTHEA). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 24 thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,Whereas:(1) On 12 July 2004, the Council adopted Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1).(2) Article 11(3) of that Joint Action provides that detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third states shall be the subject of an agreement in accordance with Article 24 of the Treaty on European Union.(3) Following authorisation by the Council on 13 September 2004, the Presidency, assisted by the Secretary-General/High Representative, negotiated an Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union military crisis management operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.(4) The Agreement should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union military crisis management operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Operation ALTHEA) is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the European Union. This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2004.For the CouncilThe PresidentP. VAN GEEL(1)  OJ L 252, 28.7.2004, p. 10.AGREEMENTbetween the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union military crisis management operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (operation ALTHEA)THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU),of the one part, andTHE SWISS CONFEDERATION,of the other part,hereinafter referred to as the ‘Parties’,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT:— the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1575 (2004) of 22 November 2004 concerning the establishment of EUFOR,— the adoption by the Council of the European Union of Decision 2004/803/CFSP of 25 November 2004 on the launching of the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1),— the adoption by the Council of the European Union of Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2),— the invitation to the Swiss Confederation to participate in the EU-led operation,— the successful completion of the Force Generation process and the recommendation by the EU Operation Commander and the EU Military Committee to agree on the participation of Swiss Confederation forces in the EU-led operation,— Political and Security Committee Decision BiH/1/2004 of 21 September 2004 (3) on the acceptance of the Swiss Confederation’s contribution to the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina,— Political and Security Committee Decision BiH/3/2004 of 29 September 2004 on the setting-up of the Committee of Contributors for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (4),HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Participation in the operation1.   The Swiss Confederation shall associate itself with Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and with any Joint Action or Decision by which the Council of the European Union decides to extend the EU military crisis management operation, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and any required implementing arrangements.2.   The contribution of the Swiss Confederation to the EU military crisis management operation is without prejudice to the decision-making autonomy of the European Union.3.   The Swiss Confederation shall ensure that its forces and personnel participating in the EU military crisis management operation undertake their mission in conformity with:— Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP and possible subsequent amendments;— the Operation Plan;— implementing measures.4.   Forces and personnel seconded to the operation by the Swiss Confederation shall carry out their duties and conduct themselves solely with the interest of the EU military crisis management operation in mind.5.   The Swiss Confederation shall inform the EU Operation Commander in due time of any change to its participation in the operation, including of the withdrawal of its contribution.Article 2Status of forces1.   The status of the forces and personnel contributed to the EU military crisis management operation by the Swiss Confederation shall be governed by the provisions on the status of forces, if available, agreed between the European Union and the host country.2.   The status of the forces and personnel contributed to headquarters or command elements located outside Bosnia and Herzegovina shall be governed by arrangements between the headquarters and command elements concerned and the Swiss Confederation.3.   Without prejudice to the provisions on the status of forces referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, the Swiss Confederation shall exercise jurisdiction over its forces and personnel participating in the EU military crisis management operation.4.   The Swiss Confederation shall be responsible for answering any claims linked to participation in the EU military crisis management operation, from or concerning any of its forces and personnel. The Swiss Confederation shall be responsible for bringing any action, in particular legal or disciplinary, against any of its forces and personnel, in accordance with its laws and regulations.5.   The Swiss Confederation undertakes to make a declaration as regards the waiver of claims against any State participating in the EU military crisis management operation, and to do so when signing this Agreement.6.   The European Union undertakes to ensure that Member States make a declaration as regards the waiver of claims, for the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the EU military crisis management operation, and to do so when signing this Agreement.Article 3Classified information1.   The Swiss Confederation shall take appropriate measures to ensure that EU classified information is protected in accordance with the European Union Council’s security regulations, contained in Council Decision 2001/264/EC of 19 March 2001 (5), and in accordance with further guidance issued by competent authorities, including the EU Operation Commander.2.   Where the EU and the Swiss Confederation have concluded an agreement on security procedures for the exchange of classified information, the provisions of such an agreement shall apply in the context of the EU military crisis management operation.Article 4Chain of command1.   All forces and personnel participating in the EU military crisis management operation shall remain under the full command of their national authorities.2.   National authorities shall transfer the Operational and Tactical command and/or control of their forces and personnel to the EU Operation Commander. The EU Operation Commander is entitled to delegate his authority.3.   The Swiss Confederation shall have the same rights and obligations in terms of the day-to-day management of the operation as participating European Union Member States.4.   The EU Operation Commander may, following consultations with the Swiss Confederation, at any time request the withdrawal of the Swiss Confederation’s contribution.5.   A Senior Military Representative (SMR) shall be appointed by the Swiss Confederation to represent its national contingent in the EU military crisis management operation. The SMR shall consult with the EU Force Commander on all matters affecting the operation and shall be responsible for day-to-day contingent discipline.Article 5Financial aspects1.   The Swiss Confederation shall assume all the costs associated with its participation in the operation unless the costs are subject to common funding as provided for in the legal instruments referred to in Article 1(1) of this Agreement, as well as in Council Decision 2004/197/CFSP of 23 February 2004 establishing a mechanism to administer the financing of the common costs of EU operations having military or defence implications (6).2.   In case of death, injury, loss or damage to natural or legal persons from the State(s) in which the operation is conducted, the Swiss Confederation shall, when its liability has been established, pay compensation under the conditions foreseen in the provisions on the status of forces, if available, as referred to in Article 2(1) of this Agreement.Article 6Arrangements to implement the AgreementAny necessary technical and administrative arrangements in pursuance of the implementation of this Agreement shall be concluded between the Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union/High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the appropriate authority of the Swiss Confederation.Article 7Non-complianceShould one of the Parties fail to comply with its obligations laid down in the previous Articles, the other Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by serving a notice of one month.Article 8Dispute settlementDisputes concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be settled by diplomatic means between the Parties.Article 9Entry into force1.   This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the first month after the Parties have notified each other of the completion of the internal procedures necessary for this purpose.2.    This Agreement shall be provisionally applied from the date of signature.3.   This Agreement shall remain in force for the duration of the Swiss Confederation’s contribution to the operation.Done at Brussels, on 22 December 2004 in the English language in four copies.For the European UnionFor the Swiss Confederation(1)  OJ L 353, 27.11.2004, p. 21.(2)  OJ L 252, 28.7.2004, p. 10.(3)  OJ L 324, 27.10.2004, p. 20.(4)  OJ L 325, 28.10.2004, p. 64.(5)  OJ L 101, 11.4.2001, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 63, 28.2.2004, p. 68.DECLARATIONSreferred to in Article 2(5) and (6) of the AgreementDeclaration by the EU Member States:The EU Member States applying EU Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina will endeavour, insofar as their internal legal systems so permit, to waive as far as possible claims against the Swiss Confederation for injury, death of their personnel, or damage to, or loss of, any assets owned by themselves and used by the EU crisis management operation if such injury, death, damage or loss:— was caused by personnel from the Swiss Confederation in the execution of their duties in connection with the EU crisis management operation, except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct, or— arose from the use of any assets owned by the Swiss Confederation, provided that the assets were used in connection with the operation and except in the case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct of EU crisis management operation personnel from the Swiss Confederation using those assets.Declaration by the Swiss Confederation:The Swiss Confederation applying EU Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina will endeavour, insofar as its internal legal system so permits, to waive as far as possible claims against any other State participating in the EU crisis management operation for injury, death of its personnel, or damage to, or loss of, any assets owned by itself and used by the EU crisis management operation if such injury, death, damage or loss:— was caused by personnel in the execution of their duties in connection with the EU crisis management operation, except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct, or— arose from the use of any assets owned by States participating in the EU crisis management operation, provided that the assets were used in connection with the operation and except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct of EU crisis management operation personnel using those assets.
",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);peacekeeping;keeping the peace;preserving peace;safeguarding peace;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;military intervention;aggression;Bosnia and Herzegovina;Bosnia-Herzegovina;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union,22
5747,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2836/87 of 23 September 1987 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on hexachlorocyclohexanes falling within subheading 29.02 B I of the Common Customs Tariff originating in China to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86 of 16 December 1986 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1987 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), and in particular Article 15 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86 duties on the products listed in Annex II originating in each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III shall be totally suspended and the products as such shall, as a general rule, be subject to statistical surveillance every three months on the reference base referred to in Article 14;Whereas, as provided for in Article 14, where the increase of preferential imports of these products, originating in one or more beneficiary countries, causes, or threatens to cause, economic difficulties in the Community or in a region of the Community, the levying of customs duties may be re-established once the Commission has had an appropriate exchange of information with the Member States; whereas for this purpose the reference base to be considered shall be, as a general rule, equal to 5 % of the total importations into the Community, originating from third countries in 1984;Whereas, in the case of hexachlorocyclohexanes falling within subheading 29.02 B I of the Common Customs Tariff, the reference base is fixed at 291 000 ECU; whereas, on 16 September 1987, imports of these products into the Community originating in China reached the reference base in question after being charged thereagainst; whereas the exchange of information organized by the Commission has demonstrated that continuance of the preference threatens to cause economic difficulties in a region of the Community; whereas, therefore, customs duties in respect of the products in question must be re-established against China,. As from 27 September 1987, the levying of customs duties, suspended pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86, shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the following products originating in China:1.2 //  //  // CCT heading No  // Description  //  //  // 29.02 B I (NIMEXE code 29.02-81)  // Hexachlorocyclohexanes   //    // This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 September 1987.For the CommissionCOCKFIELDVice-President(1) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1986, p. 1.
",hydrocarbon;acetylene;benzene;butylene;ethylene;hydrogen carbide;isoprene;methane;olefin;orthoxylene;paraxylene;phenol;propylene;styrene;toluene;xylene;restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
4205,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2185/2005 of  27 December 2005  opening Community tariff quotas for 2006 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001 of 19 December 2001 on the common organisation of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (1), and in particular Article 16(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Community tariff quotas for sheepmeat and goatmeat should be opened for 2006. The duties and quantities referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001 should be fixed in accordance with the respective international agreements in force during the year 2006.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 312/2003 of 18 February 2003 implementing for the Community the tariff provisions laid down in the Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part (2) has provided for an additional bilateral tariff quota of 2 000 tonnes with a 10 % annual increase of the original quantity to be opened for product code 0204 from 1 February 2003. That quota was added to the GATT/WTO quota for Chile and both quotas should continue to be managed in the same way during 2006. Moreover, a quota calculation error occurred when attributing the quota for the year 2005 under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2202/2004 of 21 December 2004 opening Community tariff quotas for 2005 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat (3) and a quantity of 5 417 tonnes instead of 5 400 tonnes was attributed. A quantity of 17 tonnes should therefore be deducted from the quantity available for 2006.(3) Council Regulation (EC) No 992/95 of 10 April 1995 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural and fishery products originating in Norway (4), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1329/2003 (5), grants additional bilateral trade concessions concerning agricultural products.(4) Council Regulation (EC) No 2175/2005 of 21 December 2005 concerning the implementation of the Agreements concluded by the EC following negotiations in the framework of Article XXIV:6 of GATT 1994, amending Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (6) grants an additional tariff quota quantity of 1 154 tonnes for New Zealand as from 1 January 2006, which should be added to the quantity available for 2006.(5) Certain tariff quotas for sheep and goat meat products have been granted to the ACP States under the Cotonou Agreement (7).(6) Certain quotas are defined for a period running from 1 July of a given year to 30 June of the following year. Since imports under this present Regulation should be managed on a calendar-year basis, the corresponding quantities to be fixed for the calendar year 2006 with regard to the quotas concerned are the sum of half of the quantity for the period from 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006 and half of the quantity for the period from 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007.(7) A carcase-weight equivalent needs to be fixed in order to ensure a proper functioning of the Community tariff quotas. Furthermore, since certain tariff quotas provide for the option of importing either the live animals or their meat, a conversion factor is required.(8) Experience with the management of the Community tariff quotas under the first-come, first-served system in sheepmeat and goatmeat products has been positive during the year 2005. Therefore, quotas concerning those products should, by way of derogation from Commission Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 of 26 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 as regards the import and export of products in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector (8), be managed in conformity with Article 16(2)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001. This should be done in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c(1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (9).(9) In order to avoid any discrimination among exporting countries, and given that equivalent tariff quotas have not been quickly exhausted in the last two years, tariff quotas under this Regulation should be regarded initially as non-critical within the meaning of Article 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 when managed under the first-come, first-served system. Therefore, customs authorities should be authorised to waive the requirement for security in respect of goods initially imported under those quotas in accordance with Articles 308c(1) and 248(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. Due to the particularities of the transfer from one management system to the other, Article 308c(2) and (3) of that Regulation should not apply.(10) It should be clarified which kind of proof certifying the origin of products has to be provided by operators in order to benefit from the tariff quotas under the first-come, first served system.(11) When sheepmeat products are presented by operators to the customs authorities for import, it is difficult for those authorities to establish whether they originate from domestic sheep or other sheep, which determines the application of different duty rates. It is therefore appropriate to provide that the proof of origin contains a clarification to that end.(12) In accordance with Chapter II of Council Directive 2002/99/EC of 16 December 2002 laying down the animal health rules governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption (10) and with Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (11), imports may be authorised only for products meeting the requirements of the food chain procedures, rules and checks in force in the Community.(13) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sheep and Goats,. This Regulation opens Community tariff quotas for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2006. The customs duties applicable to imports into the Community of sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90, 0210 99 21, 0210 99 29 and 0204 originating in the countries indicated in the Annex shall be suspended or reduced in accordance with this Regulation. 1.   The quantities, expressed in carcase-weight equivalent, for the import of meat falling within CN code 0204 and of live animals falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80 and 0104 20 90, as well as the customs duty applicable shall be those as laid down in the Annex.2.   For the purpose of calculating the quantities of ‘carcase-weight equivalent’ referred to in paragraph 1 the net weight of sheep and goat products shall be multiplied by the following coefficients:(a) for live animals: 0,47;(b) for boneless lamb and boneless goatmeat of kid: 1,67;(c) for boneless mutton, boneless sheep and boneless goatmeat other than of kid and mixtures of any of these: 1,81;(d) for bone-in products: 1,00.‘Kid’ shall mean goats of up to one year old. By way of derogation from Title II(A) and (B) of Regulation (EC) No 1439/95, the tariff quotas set out in the Annex to this Regulation shall be managed on a first-come, first-served basis in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 from 1 January to 31 December 2006. Article 308c(2) and (3) of that Regulation shall not apply. No import licences shall be required. 1.   In order to benefit from the tariff quotas set out in the Annex, a valid proof of origin issued by the competent authorities of the third country concerned together with a customs declaration for release for free circulation for the goods concerned shall be presented to the Community customs authorities. The origin of products subject to tariff quotas other than those resulting from preferential tariff agreements shall be determined in accordance with the provisions in force in the Community.2.   The proof of origin referred to in paragraph 1 shall be as follows:(a) in the case of a tariff quota which is part of a preferential tariff agreement, it shall be the proof of origin laid down in that agreement;(b) in the case of other tariff quotas, it shall be a proof established in accordance with Article 47 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 and, in addition to the elements provided for in that Article, the following data:— the CN code (at least the first four digits),— the order number or order numbers of the tariff quota concerned,— the total net weight per coefficient category as provided for in Article 3(2) of this Regulation;(c) in the case of a country whose quota falls under points (a) and (b) and are merged, it shall be the proof referred to in point (a).Where the proof of origin referred to in point (b) is presented as supporting document for only one declaration for release for free circulation, it may contain several order numbers. In all other cases, it shall only contain one order number.3.   In order to benefit from the tariff quota set out in the Annex for Country Group 4 in respect of products falling under CN codes ex 0204, ex 0210 99 21 and ex 0210 99 29 the proof of origin shall contain in the box concerning the description of the products one of the following:(a) ‘sheep product/s from the species domestic sheep’;(b) ‘product/s from the species other than domestic sheep’.Those indications shall correspond to the indications in the veterinary certificate accompanying those products. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2006.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 December 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 3. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2005 (OJ L 307, 25.11.2005, p. 2).(2)  OJ L 46, 20.2.2003, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 305/2005 (OJ L 52, 25.2.2005, p. 6).(3)  OJ L 374, 22.12.2004, p. 31.(4)  OJ L 101, 4.5.1995, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1920/2004 (OJ L 331, 5.11.2004, p. 1).(5)  OJ L 187, 26.7.2003, p. 1.(6)  See page 9 of this Official Journal.(7)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3.(8)  OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 272/2001 (OJ L 41, 10.2.2001, p. 3).(9)  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 883/2005 (OJ L 148, 11.6.2005, p. 5).(10)  OJ L 18, 23.1.2003, p. 11.(11)  OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1. Corrected by OJ L 191, 28.5.2004, p. 1).ANNEXSHEEPMEAT AND GOATMEAT (in tonnes (t) of carcase weight equivalent) COMMUNITY TARIFF QUOTAS FOR 2006Country group No CN codes Ad valorem duty Specific duty Order number under ‘first-come, first-served’ Origin Annual volume in tonnes of carcase weight equivalentLive animals Boneless lamb (1) Boneless mutton/sheep (2) Bone-in and carcases1 0204 Zero Zero — 09.2101 09.2102 09.2011 Argentina 23 000— 09.2105 09.2106 09.2012 Australia 18 650— 09.2109 09.2110 09.2013 New Zealand 227 854— 09.2111 09.2112 09.2014 Uruguay 5 800— 09.2115 09.2116 09.1922 Chile 5 600— 09.2119 09.2120 09.0790 Iceland 1 3502 0204 Zero Zero — 09.2121 09.2122 09.0781 Norway 3003 0204 Zero Zero — 09.2125 09.2126 09.0693 Greenland 100— 09.2129 09.2130 09.0690 Faeroes 20— 09.2131 09.2132 09.0227 Turkey 2004 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80 and 0104 20 90. Zero Zero 09.2141 09.2145 09.2149 09.1622 ACP States 100For the species ‘domestic sheep’ only: ex 0204, ex 0210 99 21 and ex 0210 99 29 Zero 65 % reduction of specific duties — 09.2161 09.2165 09.1626 ACP States 5005 (3) 0204 Zero Zero — 09.2171 09.2175 09.2015 Others 2000104 10 30 10 % Zero 09.2181 — — 09.2019 Others 49(1)  And goatmeat of kid.(2)  And goatmeat other than of kid.(3)  ‘Others’ shall refer to all origins including the ACP States and excluding the other countries mentioned in the current table.
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;live animal;animal on the hoof;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;beef;goatmeat;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid,22
20195,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 921/2000 of 3 May 2000 prohibiting fishing for cod by vessels flying the flag of Ireland. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98(2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2742/1999 of 17 December 1999 fixing for 2000 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where limitations in catch are required and amending Regulation (EC) No 66/98(3) lays down quotas for cod for 2000.(2) In order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantity limits on catches of stocks subject to quotas, the Commission must fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated.(3) Whereas, according to the information received by the Commission, catches of cod in the waters of zones I and II (Norwegian waters) by vessels flying the flag of Ireland or registered in Ireland have exhausted the quota allocated for 2000,. Catches of cod in the waters of zones I and II (Norwegian waters) by vessels flying the flag of Ireland or registered in Ireland are hereby deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated to Ireland for 2000.Fishing for cod in the waters of zones I and II (Norwegian waters) by vessels flying the flag of Ireland or registered in Ireland is hereby prohibited, as are the retention on board, transhipment and landing of this stock caught by the above vessels after the date of application of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 May 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5.(3) OJ L 341, 31.12.1999, p. 1.
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;China;People’s Republic of China;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
36837,"Directive 2009/109/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 amending Council Directives 77/91/EEC, 78/855/EEC and 82/891/EEC, and Directive 2005/56/EC as regards reporting and documentation requirements in the case of mergers and divisions. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 44(2)(g) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),Whereas:(1) The European Council agreed, at its meeting on 8 and 9 March 2007, that administrative burdens on companies should be reduced by 25 % by the year 2012 in order to enhance the competitiveness of companies in the Community.(2) Company law has been identified as one area imposing on companies numerous information obligations, some of which seem outdated or excessive. It is therefore appropriate to review those obligations and, where appropriate, to reduce the administrative burdens weighing on companies within the Community to the minimum needed in order to protect the interests of other stakeholders.(3) The scope of Second Council Directive 77/91/EEC of 13 December 1976 on coordination of safeguards which, for the protection of the interests of members and others, are required by Member States of companies within the meaning of the second paragraph of Article 58 of the Treaty, in respect of the formation of public limited liability companies and the maintenance and alteration of their capital, with a view to making such safeguards equivalent (3), and of Third Council Directive 78/855/EEC of 9 October 1978 based on Article 54(3)(g) of the Treaty concerning mergers of public limited liability companies (4), should be adapted in order to reflect changes in Finnish company law.(4) Company websites or other websites offer, in certain cases, an alternative to publication via the companies registers. Member States should be able to designate those other websites which companies may use free of charge for such publication, such as websites of business associations or chambers of commerce or the central electronic platform referred to in First Council Directive 68/151/EEC of 9 March 1968 on coordination of safeguards which, for the protection of the interests of members and others, are required by Member States of companies within the meaning of the second paragraph of Article 58 of the Treaty, with a view to making such safeguards equivalent throughout the Community (5). Where the possibility exists of using company or other websites for publication of draft terms of merger and/or division and of other documents that have to be made available to shareholders and creditors in the process, guarantees relating to the security of the website and the authenticity of the documents should be met.(5) The requirements concerning disclosure of draft terms of merger in cross-border mergers pursuant to Directive 2005/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on cross-border mergers of limited liability companies (6) should be similar to those applicable to domestic mergers and divisions pursuant to Directive 78/855/EEC and Sixth Council Directive 82/891/EEC of 17 December 1982 based on Article 54(3)(g) of the Treaty, concerning the division of public limited liability companies (7).(6) Member States should be able to provide that the extensive reporting or information requirements relating to the merger or division of companies, laid down in Article 9 and Article 11(1)(c) of Directive 78/855/EEC and in Article 7 and Article 9(1)(c) of Directive 82/891/EEC, need not be complied with if all the shareholders of the companies involved in the merger or division agree that such compliance may be dispensed with.(7) Any modification of Directives 78/855/EEC and 82/891/EEC allowing such agreement by shareholders should be without prejudice to the systems of protection of the interests of creditors of the companies involved and to rules aimed at ensuring the provision of necessary information to the employees of those companies and to public authorities, such as tax authorities, controlling the merger or division in accordance with existing Community law.(8) It is not necessary to impose the requirement to draw up an accounting statement where an issuer whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market publishes half-yearly financial reports in accordance with Directive 2004/109/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the harmonisation of transparency requirements in relation to information about issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market (8).(9) An independent expert’s report as provided for under Directive 77/91/EEC is often not needed where an independent expert’s report protecting the interests of shareholders or creditors also has to be drawn up in the context of the merger or the division. Member States should therefore have the possibility in such cases of dispensing companies from the reporting requirement under Directive 77/91/EEC or of providing that both reports may be drawn up by the same expert.(10) Mergers between parent companies and their subsidiaries have a reduced economic impact on shareholders and creditors where the parent company’s holding in the subsidiary amounts to 90 % or more of the shares and other securities conferring the right to vote. The same applies to certain divisions, in particular when companies are split into new companies that are owned by the shareholders in the proportion to their rights in the company being divided. In those cases, the reporting requirements laid down by Directives 78/855/EEC and 82/891/EEC should therefore be reduced.(11) Since the objective of this Directive, namely to reduce administrative burdens relating in particular to publication and documentation obligations of public limited liability companies within the Community, cannot be sufficiently achieved by Member States and can therefore, by reason of its scale and effects, be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.(12) Directives 77/91/EEC, 78/855/EEC, 82/891/EEC and 2005/56/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(13) In accordance with point 34 of the Interinstitutional Agreement on better lawmaking (9), Member States are encouraged to draw up, for themselves and in the interests of the Community, their own tables illustrating, as far as possible, the correlation between this Directive and the transposition measures, and to make them public,. Amendments to Directive 77/91/EECDirective 77/91/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. in Article 1(1), the fourteenth indent is replaced by the following:‘— in Finland: julkinen osakeyhtiö/publikt aktiebolag’;2. in Article 10, the following paragraph is added:3. Article 27(3) is replaced by the following: Amendments to Directive 78/855/EECDirective 78/855/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. in Article 1(1), the fourteenth indent is replaced by the following:‘— Finland: julkinen osakeyhtiö/publikt aktiebolag’;2. in Article 6, the following paragraphs are added:3. in Article 8, the following paragraph is added:4. Article 9 is replaced by the following:5. Article 11 is amended as follows:(a) paragraph 1 is amended as follows:(i) points (c) and (d) are replaced by the following:‘(c) where applicable, an accounting statement drawn up as at a date which must not be earlier than the first day of the third month preceding the date of the draft terms of merger, if the latest annual accounts relate to a financial year which ended more than six months before that date;(d) where applicable, the reports of the administrative or management bodies of the merging companies provided for in Article 9;’;(ii) the following subparagraph is added:(b) in paragraph 3, the following subparagraph is added:(c) the following paragraph is added:6. in Article 13, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:7. in Article 23, paragraph 4 is deleted;8. Article 24 is amended as follows:(a) the second sentence is replaced by the following:(b) the following sentence is added:9. Article 25 is amended as follows:(a) the introductory wording is replaced by the following:(b) in point (b), the second sentence is deleted;(c) the following paragraph is added:10. Article 27 is amended as follows:(a) the introductory wording is replaced by the following:(b) point (b) is replaced by the following:‘(b) at least one month before the date specified in point (a), all shareholders of the acquiring company must be entitled to inspect the documents specified in points (a), (b) and, where applicable, (c), (d) and (e) of Article 11(1) at the company’s registered office;’;(c) the following paragraph is added:11. Article 28 is amended as follows:(a) the introductory wording is replaced by the following:(b) in point (c), the following words are added:(c) the following paragraph is added: Amendments to Directive 82/891/EECDirective 82/891/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. in Article 4, the following paragraphs are added:2. in Article 6, the following paragraph is added:3. in Article 7(2), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:4. in Article 8, paragraph 3 is deleted;5. Article 9 is amended as follows:(a) paragraph 1 is amended as follows:(i) points (c) and (d) are replaced by the following:‘(c) where applicable, an accounting statement drawn up as at a date which must not be earlier than the first day of the third month preceding the date of the draft terms of division, if the latest annual accounts relate to a financial year which ended more than six months before that date;(d) where applicable, the reports of the administrative or management bodies of the companies involved in the division provided for in Article 7(1);’;(ii) the following subparagraph is added:(b) in paragraph 3, the following subparagraph is added:(c) the following paragraph is added:6. in Article 12, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:7. Article 20 is amended as follows:(a) the introductory wording is replaced by the following:(b) in point (b), the second sentence is deleted;(c) point (c) is deleted;(d) the following paragraph is added:8. Article 22 is amended as follows:(a) paragraph 4 is deleted;(b) paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: Amendments to Directive 2005/56/ECDirective 2005/56/EC is hereby amended as follows:1. in Article 6(1), the following subparagraphs are added:2. in Article 15, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ReviewFive years after the date laid down in Article 6(1), the Commission shall review the functioning of those provisions of Directives 77/91/EEC, 78/855/EEC, 82/891/EEC and 2005/56/EC which are amended or added by this Directive, and in particular their effects on the reduction of administrative burdens on companies, in the light of experience acquired in their application, and shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council, accompanied if necessary by proposals for further amendments of those directives. Transposition1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 30 June 2011. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.When Member States adopt those measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. Entry into forceThis Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. AddresseesThis Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 16 September 2009.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentC. MALMSTRÖM(1)  Opinion of 25 February 2009 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 22 April 2009 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 27 July 2009.(3)  OJ L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 295, 20.10.1978, p. 36.(5)  OJ L 65, 14.3.1968, p. 8.(6)  OJ L 310, 25.11.2005, p. 1.(7)  OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 47.(8)  OJ L 390, 31.12.2004, p. 38.(9)  OJ C 321, 31.12.2003, p. 1.
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29027,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1922/2004 of 25 October 2004 adopting autonomous and transitional measures to open a Community tariff quota for the import of live bovine animals originating in Switzerland. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Following the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia, and Slovakia to the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation agreed at the bilateral Summit on 19 May 2004 on the principle that the trade flows in accordance with the preferences granted previously under the bilateral arrangements between the new Member States and Switzerland should be maintained after the enlargement of the European Union. Parties therefore agreed to proceed with the adaptation of tariff concessions within the framework of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products (1) (hereinafter called the Agreement), which entered into force on 1 June 2002. The adaptation of these concessions, which are listed in Annexes 1 and 2 of the Agreement, include notably the opening of a Community tariff quota for the import of live bovine animals of a weight exceeding 160 kg.(2) It has been agreed with the Swiss Confederation that there should be no trade discontinuity. The procedures for adopting bilaterally a decision to amend Annexes 1 and 2 of the Agreement will not be completed immediately. In order to ensure that quota benefit is available until the entry into force of the said decision and for reasons of simplification, it is appropriate to open this tariff-quota concession on an autonomous and transitional basis.(3) Detailed rules for the implementation of this Regulation and, in particular, the provisions required for quota management should be adopted in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 32 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (2).(4) To be eligible for the benefit of these tariff quotas, products should originate in Switzerland in conformity with the rules referred to in Article 4 of the Agreement,. 1.   A duty-free Community tariff quota is hereby opened on an autonomous and transitional basis for the period from the date of the entry into force of this Regulation until 30 June 2005 for the import of 4 600 heads of any live bovine animal originating in Switzerland weighing more than 160 kg, falling within CN code 0102 90 41, 0102 90 49, 0102 90 51, 0102 90 59, 0102 90 61, 0102 90 69, 0102 90 71 or 0102 90 79.2.   The rules of origin applicable to the products referred to in the first paragraph shall be those provided for in Article 4 of the Agreement. The detailed rules for the implementation of this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 October 2004.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. VERDONK(1)  OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 132.(2)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1).
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282,"Council Directive 82/400/EEC of 14 June 1982 amending Directive 77/391/EEC and introducing a supplementary Community measure for the eradication of brucellosis, tuberculosis and leucosis in cattle. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 43 and 100 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas Council Directive 77/391/EEC of 17 May 1977 introducing Community measures for the eradication of brucellosis, tuberculosis and leucosis in cattle (4), as last amended by Directive 81/476/EEC (5), restricted the duration of the measures to three years;Whereas, in view of the results obtained and of the satisfactory progress of the programmes presented by the Member States, a supplementary two-year measure should be arranged and its financing provided for, in order to achieve the objectives set;Whereas Article 29 (3) of Council Directive 78/52/EEC of 13 December 1977 establishing the Community criteria for national plans for the accelerated eradication of brucellosis, tuberculosis and enzootic leucosis in cattle (6) provided that the three-year period originally agreed should begin on the date fixed by the Commission in its decision approving the national eradication plans; whereas, accordingly, the original plans of the Member States, except those for Italy and Greece, expire, for each Member State, on differing dates in 1981; whereas, in order to leave time for technical and financial adaptation in connection with the new measure, the duration of the original plans coming to completion in 1981 should be extended to 31 December 1981 inclusive;Whereas, in order to enable any alterations to the original plans necessitated by the epizootiological development of the diseases concerned to be made with a view to successful completion of the measures undertaken, the Member States must prepare new plans; whereas the duration of execution of the new plans must be calculated so that in each case the entire scheme, that is the original plan and the new plan, covers a total period of five years,. The following paragraph is hereby added to Article 6 of Directive 77/391/EEC:'3. However, for the Member States whose three-year plans expire in the course of 1981, the three-year period shall be extended to 31 December 1981.' 1. A Community measure is hereby established with a view to completing the eradication of brucellosis, tuberculosis and leucosis in cattle.2. The duration of the supplementary measure shall be fixed so that the total duration of the measure introduced by Directive 77/391/EEC together with the supplementary measure shall be five years.3. The Community shall make a financial contribution to the implementation of the supplementary measure. 1. Member States shall prepare new accelerated eradication plans in accordance with Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Directive 77/391/EEC and with the criteria established by Directive 78/52/EEC so as to ensure continuity with the measures put in hand under their original plans, taking account of results achieved and of any necessary adjustments.2. The new plans shall be communicated to the Commission at the latest two months after notification of this Directive in the case of Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Ireland and the United Kingdom, and before 1 January 1983 in the case of Italy and Greece. 1. The Commission shall examine the new plans communicated to it in accordance with Article 3 (2) for the purpose of determining whether, on the basis of the conformity of those plans with Directive 77/391/EEC, Directive 78/52/EEC and this Directive, and having due regard to the objectives of those Directives, the conditions for financial participation by the Community are met.2. Within two months of receipt of the plans, the Commission shall submit a draft Decision to the Standing Veterinary Committee (hereinafter called 'the Committee'). The Committee shall deliver its opinion in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 8.3. On the dates fixed by the Commission in its Decision of approval, Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations or administrative provisions required to implement the new accelerated eradication plans referred to in Article 3 and approved in accordance with paragraph 2. 1. Expenditure incurred by the Member States in connection with measures adopted pursuant to the plans referred to in Article 3 shall qualify for Community aid within the limits indicated in paragraph 3 and in Article 2.2. The Community shall pay the Member States 72;5 ECU for each cow slaughtered and 36;25 ECU for each other bovine animal slaughtered pursuant to the measures referred to in Chapter I of Directive 77/391/EEC.3. The aid chargeable to the Community budget under the Chapter on expenditure in the agricultural sector is estimated at 35 million ECU for the duration of the measures referred to in paragraph 1.4. The measures adopted by the Member States shall qualify for financial assistance from the Community only if the provisions concerning them have been approved as provided in Article 4. 1. The provisions of Article 7 (1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 relating to the financing of the common agricultural policy (1) shall apply to Commission Decisions concerning the Community financing of the present measure.2. Applications for payment shall relate to slaughterings carried out by Member States in the course of the year and shall be submitted before 1 July of the following year.3. Detailed rules for the implementation of this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70. 1. Veterinary control of the application of the plans shall be carried out in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 77/391/EEC.2. When all the eradication plans have been executed, the Commission shall submit a general report to the Council on the results obtained, with a proposal for further harmonization of national preventive measures, should this be necessary. 1. Where reference is made to the procedure defined in this Article, the Committee shall be consulted without delay by its chairman, either on his own initiative or at the request of a Member State.2. Within the Committee, the votes of the Member States shall be weighted as provided for in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty. The chairman shall not vote.3. The representative of the Commission shall submit a draft of the measures to be adopted. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit set by the chairman according to the urgency of the matter. An opinion shall be delivered by a majority of 45 votes.4. The Commission shall adopt the measures and shall apply them immediately, where they are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee. Where they are not in accordance with the opinion of the Committee, or if no opinion is delivered, the Commission shall without delay submit a proposal to the Council on the measures to be adopted. The Council shall adopt the measures by a qualified majority.If the Council has not adopted any measures within three months of the date on which the proposal was referred to it, the Commission shall adopt the proposed measures and apply them immediately, save where the Council has decided against these measures by a simple majority. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 14 June 1982.For the CouncilThe PresidentP. de KEERSMAEKER(1) OJ No C 289, 11. 11. 1981, p. 4.(2) OJ No C 40, 15. 2. 1982, p. 26.(3) OJ No C 112, 3. 5. 1982, p. 8.(4) OJ No L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 44.(5) OJ No L 186, 8. 7. 1981, p. 20.(6) OJ No L 15, 19. 1. 1978, p. 34.(1) OJ No L 94, 28. 4. 1970, p. 13.
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5397,"2012/117/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 23 February 2012 establishing a list of key decision points to evaluate the implementation of the Galileo programme with regard to the ground-based centres and stations to be created as part of the programme development and deployment. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 683/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 on the further implementation of the European satellite navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo) (1), and in particular Article 12(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) The financial and legal framework of the Galileo programme was created by Regulation (EC) No 683/2008. Under this Regulation, the European Union is the owner of all tangible and intangible assets created or developed under the programmes, and the Galileo system includes a set of satellites and a global network of ground-based stations.(2) Integrated risk management for the evaluation of the implementation of the Galileo programme calls for the programme management to make certain key decisions, i.e. decisions with a major impact on the costs, timetable, performance and/or risks, at an appropriate time and to act transparently with regard to key decisions which remain to be taken and the implementation of those decisions. These key decisions include those relating to the setting-up of ground-based infrastructure in the development and validation phase and in the deployment phase.(3) The global network of ground-based stations as part of the Galileo programme includes six centres and one station, on the one hand, and four series of ‘remote’ stations on the other.(4) The six ground-based centres and the station comprise: two mutually redundant centres to control the general operation of the system (hereinafter referred to as ‘control centres’ or ‘GCCs’); the Galileo Security Centre mentioned in Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 683/2008, which monitors the security of the system and the services provided and which is split in two for reasons of continuity of service (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Galileo Security Centre’ or ‘GSMC’); the service centre which acts as the interface between the system, on the one side, and the users of the open service, the commercial service and the Safety of Life Service (hereinafter known as the ‘GNSS service centre’ or the ‘GSC’) on the other; the centre which controls the generation of the information necessary for the operation of the Search and Rescue Service and which provides the interface between the system and the COSPAS-SARSAT system (hereinafter referred to as the ‘SAR service centre’); the centre which, on behalf of the programme manager and independently of the user, evaluates the quality of the services provided and communicates time and geodetic references to the user communities (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Galileo performance centre’); the station which allows the quality of the signals emitted by satellites in orbit immediately after their launch to be verified (hereinafter referred to as the ‘in-orbit-testing station’).(5) The choice of location for these centres and stations must take into account the possible presence of existing installations and equipment suitable for the relevant tasks, and must respect the security needs of each centre and station, technical and budgetary constraints and the national security requirements of each Member State.(6) The four series of ‘remote’ stations comprise: the remote control and telemetry stations which, by means of uplinks and downlinks, act as relays between the satellites and the two control stations (hereinafter known as ‘TTC stations’); the Galileo survey stations which, to allow the provision of services, carry out pseudo-distance measuring and collect the signals sent by the satellites to monitor their quality (hereinafter referred to as ‘GSS stations’); satellite upload stations, which upload to the satellites the data necessary for the provision of services (hereinafter referred to as ‘ULS stations’); stations to collect the data necessary for the operation of the Search and Rescue Service (hereinafter referred to as ‘SaR stations’).(7) The choice of location for these remote stations must take into account geographical and technical limitations associated with their optimum distribution around the globe, the possible presence of existing installations and equipment suitable for the relevant tasks, and must respect the security needs of each station and the national security requirements of each Member State. As this choice is subject to change depending on progress made in the programmes, their needs and the development of political or logistical requirements, the stated number and location of the remote stations still to be set up can, at this stage, only be indicative.(8) It is therefore important to set key decision points for the evaluation of progress made in the setting-up of the Galileo global network of ground-based stations.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up by Article 19(1) of Regulation (EC) No 683/2008,. The key decision points for evaluation of progress made in the development of the Galileo global network of ground-based stations and centres to be set up under the various development and deployment phases outlined in Article 3(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 683/2008 are listed in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 23 February 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 196, 24.7.2008, p. 1.ANNEXThe key decision points for evaluation of progress made in the implementation of the Galileo programme with regard to the development of the stations and centres to be created under the various development and deployment phases of the programme outlined in Article 3(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 683/2008:Date Key decision-making point Measures2009-2016 Creation of ground-based centres2009-2014 Creation of two ground-based control centres (GCCs) A control centre is being developed at Oberpfaffenhofen (Germany). Work started in 2009 and will be completed in 2014.A control centre is being developed at Fucino (Italy). Work started in 2009 and will be completed in 2014.2013-2015 Creation of the Galileo Security Centre (GSMC) The two-site Security Centre will be developed in stages in France and in the United Kingdom. Work is planned to start in 2013 and is expected to be completed in 2015. This work will be the subject of agreements between France and the United Kingdom to be signed during 2012.2011-2016 Development of a GNSS service centre (GSC) The GNSS service centre is being developed in Madrid (Spain). Work started in 2011 and is expected to be completed in 2016. It is the subject of an agreement signed with Spain on 17 March 2011.2012-2014 Development of a Search and Rescue (SaR) centre The SAR service centre is to be set up in Toulouse (France). Work is planned to start in 2012 and is expected to be completed in 2014. It will be the subject of an agreement signed with France.2013-2014 Development of a Galileo performance centre The Galileo performance centre should be developed in stages in a Member State and at a location to be determined. Work is planned to start in 2013 and is expected to be completed in 2014. It will be the subject of an agreement signed with the Member State concerned.2010 Development of an in-orbit-testing station The in-orbit-testing station was set up in 2010 in Redu (Belgium). This is an integral part of the contract concluded on 25 October 2010 between the Commission and the company Spaceopal for provision of the ‘Operations’ lot of the Galileo programme’s deployment phase.2009-2014 Creation of remote ground-based centres2010-2014 Creation of TTC stations TTC stations were set up in 2010 and 2011 in Kiruna (Sweden) and Kourou (France).2009-2014 Creation of GSS stations GSS stations were set up between 2009 and 2011 in Fucino (Italy), Svalbard (Norway), Redu (Belgium), La Réunion (France), Kourou (France), Nouméa (New Caledonia), Troll (Norway) and Papeete (French Polynesia).2009-2011 Creation of ULS stations ULS stations are planned between 2009 and 2011 in Tahiti (French Polynesia), Kourou (France), La Réunion (France), New Caledonia and Svalbard (Norway).2012-2013 Creation of SaR stations SaR stations are to be set up in 2012 and 2013 in Svalbard (Norway), Toulouse (France), Makarios (Cyprus) and Maspalomas (Spain).
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12571,"94/873/EC: Commission Decision of 21 December 1994 approving the programme for the eradication and surveillance of brucella melitensis for 1995 presented by Portugal and fixing the level of the Community' s financial contribution (Only the Portuguese text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 24 thereof,Whereas Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of brucella melitensis;Whereas by letter dated 15 July 1994, Portugal has submitted a programme for the eradication of brucella melitensis;Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC of 27 November 1990 on laying down Community criteria for the  eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases (3), as last amended by Council Directive 92/65/EEC (4);Whereas this programme appears on the priority list of programmes for the eradication and surveillance of animal diseases which can benefit from financial participation from the Community and which was established by Commission Decision 94/769/EC (5);Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 50 % of the costs incurred by Portugal up to a  maximum of ECU 2 250 000;Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication of Brucella melitensis presented by Portugal is hereby approved for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1995. Portugal shall bring into force by 1 January 1995 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. 1. Financial participation by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs incurred in Portugal by way of compensation to owners for the slaughter of animals up to a maximum of ECU 2 250 000.2. The financial contribution of the Community shall be granted subject to:- forwarding a report to the Commission every three months on the progress of the programme and the costs incurred,- forwarding a final report on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred by 1 June 1996 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54.(5) OJ No L 305, 30. 11. 1994, p. 38.
",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;brucellosis;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
2067,"82/587/EEC: Commission Decision of 6 August 1982 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Micromeritics - Sedigraph Particle Size Analyzer, model 5000 d' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 2 March 1982, Belgium has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Micromeritics' - Sedigraph Particle Size Analyzer, model 5000 D', ordered on 21 May 1981 and to be used for defining a series of parameters characterizing inorganic powders in terms of their use for ceramics and in studying the kinetic behaviour of such powders during the sintering process, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 8 June 1982 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is an analyzer; whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as 'Micromeritics - Sedigraph Particle Size Analyzer, model 5000 D', which is the subject of an application by Belgium of 2 March 1982, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 August 1982.For the CommissionÉtienne DAVIGNONVice-President(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 74, 18. 3. 1982, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;ceramics;ceramic product;ceramics industry;porcelain;pottery,22
37636,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1172/2009 of 30 November 2009 apportioning, for the 2009/2010 marketing year, 5000 tonnes of short flax fibre and hemp fibre as national guaranteed quantities between Denmark, Greece, Ireland, Italy and Luxembourg. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 95 in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 8(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 507/2008 of 6 June 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1673/2000 on the common organisation of the markets in flax and hemp grown for fibre (2) lays down that the apportioning of 5 000 tonnes of short flax fibre and hemp fibre as national guaranteed quantities, as provided for in Article 94 (1a), of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 for the marketing year 2009/2010, must be effected before 16 November of the marketing year in progress.(2) To that end, Denmark has sent the Commission information relating to areas covered by sale/purchase contracts, processing commitments and processing contracts, and estimated flax and hemp straw and fibre yields.(3) Conversely, no flax or hemp fibre will be produced for the 2009/2010 marketing year in Italy, Greece, Ireland or Luxembourg.(4) On the basis of estimates of production resulting from the information provided, total production in the five Member States concerned will not reach the overall quantity of 5 000 tonnes allocated to them, and the national guaranteed quantities as set out below should be set.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. For the 2009/2010 marketing year, the apportionment in national guaranteed quantities provided for in Article 94 (1a) in conjunction with Annex XI A.II.(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 shall be as follows:— Denmark 95,2 tonnes,— Ireland 0 tonnes,— Greece 0 tonnes,— Italy 0 tonnes,— Luxembourg 0 tonnes. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 16 November 2009.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 2009.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 149, 7.6.2008, p. 38.
",Greece;Hellenic Republic;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;Ireland;Eire;Southern Ireland;Italy;Italian Republic;flax;fibre flax;Luxembourg;Grand Duchy of Luxembourg;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;hemp,22
21266,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 783/2001 of 23 April 2001 amending Regulation (EC) No 2705/2000 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the grant of aid for skimmed milk and skimmed-milk powder intended for animal feed and the sale of such skimmed-milk powder and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1492/2000. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1670/2000(2), and in particular Articles 10 and 15 thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 5(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down detailed rules for applying Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the grant of aid for skimmed milk and skimmed-milk powder intended for animal feed and the sale of such skimmed-milk powder(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 213/2001(4), aid is granted for skimmed milk and skimmed-milk powder processed into compound feedingstuffs provided that at least 50 kg of powder is incorporated into every 100 kg of finished product. In the light of the development of the situation on the market for skimmed-milk powder, Commission Regulation (EC) No 2705/2000(5) reduces the abovementioned rate of incorporation temporarily for the period 17 December 2000 to 30 April 2001. For the same reason, that derogation should be extended by two months.(2) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. In Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2705/2000 ""30 April 2001"" is replaced by ""30 June 2001"". This Regulation shall enter into force on the fifth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 April 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 10.(3) OJ L 340, 31.12.1999, p. 3.(4) OJ L 37, 7.2.2001, p. 1.(5) OJ L 311, 12.12.2000, p. 34.
",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;skimmed milk;liquid skimmed milk;processed skimmed milk;powdered milk;dehydrated milk;dried milk;freeze-dried milk;milk powder;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,22
43795,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 68/2014 of 27 January 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 141/2013 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1338/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics on public health and health and safety at work, as regards statistics based on the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS) by reason of the accession of Croatia to the European Union  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1338/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on Community statistics on public health and health and safety at work (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex II to Commission Regulation (EU) No 141/2013 (2) provides for the minimum effective sample size, calculated on the assumption of simple random sampling.(2) It is necessary to adapt Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 141/2013 to take into account the accession of Croatia.(3) Regulation (EU) No 141/2013 should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the European Statistical System Committee,. Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 141/2013 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 January 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 70.(2)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 141/2013 of 19 February 2013 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1338/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics on public health and health and safety at work, as regards statistics based on the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS) (OJ L 47, 20.2.2013, p. 20).ANNEX‘ANNEX IIFinal sample sizes to be achievedPersons aged 15 or over to be interviewedEU Member StatesBelgium 6 500Bulgaria 5 920Czech Republic 6 510Denmark 5 350Germany 15 260Estonia 4 270Ireland 5 057Greece 6 667Spain 11 620France 13 110Croatia 5 000Italy 13 180Cyprus 4 095Latvia 4 555Lithuania 4 850Luxembourg 4 000Hungary 6 410Malta 3 975Netherlands 7 515Austria 6 050Poland 10 690Portugal 6 515Romania 8 420Slovenia 4 486Slovakia 5 370Finland 5 330Sweden 6 200United Kingdom 13 085Total of EU Member States 199 990Switzerland 5 900Iceland 3 940Norway 5 170Total including Switzerland, Iceland and Norway 215 000’
",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;occupational health;occupational hygiene;statistical method;statistical harmonisation;statistical methodology;public health;health of the population;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;Croatia;Republic of Croatia;sampling,22
5888,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 552/2014 of 22 May 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 as regards representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1) and in particular Article 183(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 (2) lays down detailed rules for implementing the system of additional import duties and fixes representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin.(2) Regular monitoring of the data used to determine representative prices for poultrymeat and egg products and for egg albumin shows that the representative import prices for certain products should be amended to take account of variations in price according to origin.(3) Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 should be amended accordingly.(4) Given the need to ensure that this measure applies as soon as possible after the updated data have been made available, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication,. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 May 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Jerzy PLEWADirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(2)  OJ L 145, 29.6.1995, p. 47.ANNEX‘ANNEX ICN code Description of goods Representative price Security pursuant to Article 3(3) Origin (1)0207 12 10 Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, presented as “70 % chickens”, frozen 118,5 0 AR0207 12 90 Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, presented as “65 % chickens”, frozen 130,3 0 AR144,3 0 BR0207 14 10 Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, boneless cuts, frozen 286,0 4 AR219,8 24 BR324,5 0 CL253,5 14 TH0207 14 60 Fowl of the species Gallus domesticus, legs, frozen 138,5 1 BR0207 27 10 Turkeys, boneless cuts, frozen 314,6 0 BR326,4 0 CL0408 91 80 Eggs, not in shell, dried 422,2 0 AR1602 32 11 Preparations of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, uncooked 246,6 12 BR(1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code “ZZ” stands for “of other origin”.’
",egg;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;representative price;import (EU);Community import;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,22
20896,"2001/593/EC: Council Decision of 18 June 2001 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Malta concerning the participation of the Republic of Malta in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1), in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) The European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network were established by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90(2).(2) The Luxembourg European Council (December 1997) made participation in the Community programmes and agencies a way of stepping up the pre-accession strategy for the central and east European countries. In the case of the agencies, the European Council's conclusions provide that ""the Community agencies in which applicant countries will be able to participate will be determined on a case-by-case basis"".(3) The Helsinki European Council (December 1999) reaffirmed the inclusive nature of the accession process, which now comprises 13 candidate countries within a single framework with the candidate countries participating in the accession process on an equal footing.(4) The Council, pursuant to Article 300(1) of the Treaty, on 14 February 2000 authorised the Commission to conduct negotiations on the participation in the European Environment Agency of the countries applying for accession,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Malta concerning the participation of the Republic of Malta in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network is approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is set out as an Annex to this Decision. The President of the Council is authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit the notification provided for in Article 17 of the Agreement. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Winberg(1) Opinion delivered 31.5.2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 933/1999 (OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 1).
",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);Malta;Gozo;Republic of Malta;environmental policy;environmental management;environmental monitoring;EMAS;EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme;environmental inspection;environmental surveillance;environmental watch;monitoring of pollution;information network;European Environment Agency;EEA;European Environment Monitoring and Information Network,22
1052,"90/84/EEC: Council Decision of 26 February 1990 adopting a specific Community research and technological development programme in the field of competitiveness of agriculture and management of agricultural resources (1989-1993). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 130 q (2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),In cooperation with the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas Article 130 k of the Treaty stipulates that the framework programme shall be implemented through specific programmes developed within each of the activities;Whereas, by Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC (1), as amended by Decision 88/193/Euratom, EEC (2), the Council adopted a framework programme for Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1987-1991) providing for activities to be implemented to ensure the exploitation and optimum use of biological resources;Whereas that Decision provides that Community action is justified where it contributes, inter alia, to the strengthening of the economic and social cohesion of the Community and the promotion of its overall harmonious development while being consistent with scientific and technical excellence in research; whereas it is intended that the specific research and technological development programme in the field of competitiveness of agriculture and management of agricultural resources should contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common agricultural policy;Whereas the framework programme provides for a specific research and technological development programme in the field of competitiveness of agriculture and management of agricultural resources with the purpose of increasing the efficiency of human and financial resources devoted to agriculture and of providing a response to the economic, social, environmental and region al challenges arising from the way farming activities are changing in the socio-economic framework of rural areas;Whereas the Community must endeavour to overcome the problems of agricultural surpluses, adjust production in line with market demand, maintain agricultural incomes at a reasonable level and rationalize and modernize agricultural structures and ensure the competitiveness of European Community agriculture on the world market while at the same time protecting and improving the environment;Whereas those endeavours must be directed towards the promotion and development of products which are in deficit in the Community, the improvement of the quality of agricultural products to give higher added value;Whereas numerous regions in the Community lag behind others in development and whereas there is therefore a need to define all the available opportunities for reducing the economic and social disparities between the regions with a slower rate of development and the economically more developed regions of the Community, in particular in those areas where the disparities are most acute;Whereas one of the major problems facing agricultural research will be containing the rapidly escalating costs of agricultural inputs, inter alia, by developing new production, processing and conservation systems aimed at reducing costs;Whereas the elaboration of long-term schemes in resource management can result in new ways of managing land and water to the advantage of agriculture, the environment and the countryside;Whereas the development of methods and services to disseminate agricultural research results will facilitate adaptation to changes and development in the common agricultural policy;Whereas the programme will be implemented and developed in close coordination with the activities of the framework programme, in particular the ECLAIR and FLAIR Programmes,. A specific Community research and technological development programme in the field of competitiveness of agriculture and management of agricultural resources, asdefined in Annex I, is hereby adopted for a period of five years beginning on 26 February 1989. The funds estimated as necessary for the execution of the programme amount to ECU 55 million, including expenditure on a staff of sixteen.An indicative allocation of these funds is set out in Annex II. Detailed rules for the implementation of the programme are set out in Annex I. 1. In the third year of the programme's implementation, the Commission shall review it and send a report on the results of its review to the European Parliament and Council; this report shall be accompanied, where necessary, by proposals for amendment or extension of the programme.2. At the end of the programme, an evaluation of the results shall be conducted by the Commission, which shall report thereon to the European Parliament and the Council.3. The abovementioned reports shall be established having regard to the obejctives set out in Annex I to this Decision and in accordance with Article 2 (2) of Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC. The Commission shall be responsible for implementing the programme.The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee composed of the representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the Chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the Committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The Chairman shall not vote.The Commission shall adopt measures, which shall apply immediately. However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the Committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event, the Commission may defer application of the measures which it has decided for a period of not more than one month from the date of such communication.The Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time limit referred to in the second paragraph. The procedures laid down in Article 6 shall apply in particular to:- the contents of invitations to tender,- the assessment of the proposed projects and the estimated amount of the Community's contribution to them,- departures from the general rules governing Community participation set out in Annex I,- any adaptation of the indicative allocation of funds set out in Annex II,- the measures to be undertaken to evaluate the programme,- arrangements for the dissemination, protection and exploitation of the results of research carried out under the programme. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 February 1990.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. SMITH(1) OJ No C 146, 13. 6. 1989, p. 15.(2) OJ No C 158, 26. 6. 1989, p. 90 and Decision of 14 February 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ No C 56, 6. 3. 1989, p. 22.(4) OJ No L 302, 24. 10. 1987, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 89, 6. 4. 1988, p. 35.ANNEX ISPECIFIC COMMUNITY RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IN THE FIELD OF COMPETITIVENESS OF AGRICULTURE AND MANAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES(1989-1993)OBJECTIVESThe research programme, in particular through the development and use of technology, will be directed towards the following objectives:1. helping farmers to adapt to the new situation created by over-production and a restrictive policy on prices and markets;2. maintaining incomes from holdings and encouraging structural reform whilst controlling output and reducing production costs;3. caring for and improving the agriculture situation, in line with the market situation, in all regions which have been slow to develop and where agricultural structures are inadequate, thereby contributing towards greater economic and social cohesion in the Community;4. conserving natural resources and preserving the countryside by ensuring that the application of the technologies to be developed and of changes in production systems will improve the environment;5. developing agricultural information services and infrastructures to improve the dissemination of research results within and between Member States.CONTENTThe research activities have been divided into four sectors:1. Conversion, diversification, including extensification of production, cost reduction and protection of the rural environment:- introduction of improved crop varieties and new varieties of out-of-season products and by-products, in particular to increase their added value,- alternative livestock production systems, involving in particular goats, sheep, suckler cows, equidae and game, with the aim of avoiding surpluses,- improvement of the profitability of farm woodland, development of integrated forestry-livestock systems and identification of potential alternative undergrowth crops,- improved integrated biological control, reduction and improvement of the use of fertilizers, fungicides, weedkillers and pesticides in production systems,- development of alternative farming practices, particularly organic farming with the aim of conserving natural resources and the countryside,- measures to support the development of the common agricultural structures policy by providing the basic data necessary for its conception, evaluation and management,- definition of the options for alternative use of land withdrawn from agricultural production in environmentally sensitive areas by recourse to land and water management systems.2. Product quality, new uses for traditional agricultural products and plant and animal health aspects:- definition, assessment and determination of quality in agricultural products where market opportunities might exist, especially where there are possibilities for higher added value,- pre and post-harvesting techniques, including transfer and storage, to improve quality,- effects of residues, toxins and other noxious substances occuring in agricultural products,- pre-packaging preparation and packaging methods for agricultural products to ensure better quality and environmental safety,- detecting and controlling crop and animal diseases that threaten the Community and improving the welfare of farm animals,- new uses for traditional products and ways of improving their quality. 3. Socio-economic aspects and specific activities for all regions lagging behind in development:- assessment of the structural, social and economic consequences of applying Community policies in these regions,- investigation of constraints on development in these regions and orientation of subsequent research and development activities,- specific regional problems arising from conversion, diversification and extensification of crop and animal production,- specific regional problems arising from conversion into woodland and forest production,- specific regional measures to overcome the problems posed by the unsatisfactory composition, excess and/or shortage of water,- measures to improve agricultural mechanization in specific regions,- integrated rural development.4. Methods and services to disseminate agricultural research information, particularly information gleaned from this programme:- integration of Community Agricultural Research Information Systems to improve access and to disseminate their results, and development of services to meet the requirements of the common agricultural policy and the needs of rural society,- development of agricultural information technology to avoid duplication, improve the quality of agricultural research in the Community and increase its added value,- application of computers and computer modelling to agricultural production systems to improve the identification of research areas and the information requirements of Community programmes.IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURESThe programme shall consist of activities implemented by means of shared-cost research contracts awarded following a selection procedure based on invitations to tender published in the Official Journal of the European Communites. Participants may be public or private bodies such as research institutions and universities, industrial and agricultural enterprises, natural persons, associations or cooperatives, or combinations thereof established in the Community.For shared-cost contracts, the Community contribution shall not normally exceed 50% of the total expenditure. Alternatively in respect of universities and research establishments carrying out projects under this programme, the Community may bear up to 100% of the additional expenditure involved. Contracts should normally be carried out by participants from more than one Member State.The programme shall also comprise coordinated activities and training and mobility grants. Meetings, seminars, workshops and grants shall be publicized in order to promote participation and to ensure the widest possible dissemination of results within the Community.In implementing the programme, the Commission shall ensure close coordination with other Community research activities, in particular, the ongoing programmes involving agriculture, biotechnology and the environment.EVALUATIONThe Commission communication to the Council concerning a Community plan of action relating to the evaluation of Community research and development activities for the year 1987-1991 (1) states that the objectives of each research programme have to be set out in a testable form.The overall objective of this programme is to stregthen the competitiveness of agriculture and the management of agricultural resources. The programme responds to the needs of the common agricultural policy and of rural society. The programme aims to achieve greater economic and social cohesion and the protection of the environment.The specific objectives are defined at the beginning of this Annex.After the second year of implementation, the programme will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:1. whether new research has been conducted in selected agricultural production systems to improve the outlets, and whether there are indications that the results of this research have any benefits;2. whether new research on quality has resulted in superior products, healthier crops and animals;3. whether, for regions lagging behind in development, additional research has identified the constraints, how to begin to overcome the difficulties and how some specific actions might improve the economic and social cohesion of these regions;4. whether, in addition to the better use of the Inventory of Agricultural Research Products (AGREP) and EUR-AGRIS network, development has taken place to assist the use of the new technology to improve the dissemination of the results of agricultural research, particularly those gleaned from this programme;5. whether the coordination activities are consistent with the objectives of the programme, whether they add to its utility and impact, and to the value of the important national research programmes in the Member States, whether they are being widely promoted and appropriately monitored;6. whether the work has been complementary and coordinated with other Community actions.At the end of the programme, the evaluation will be carried out on the basis of the abovementioned and following criteria:1. whether the results obtained from this specific Community research programme might contribute solutions to some major problems encountered by the common agricultural policy;2. whether in exploiting biological resources for the use of Community agriculture, the competitiveness of Community agriculture is enhanced, resources are well-managed, harmful effects on health and the environment are reduced and greater attention is accorded to protection and enhancement of nature and rural society;3. whether the programme has produced added value attributable to the multinational character of the shared-cost and coordinated actions and has enabled duplication of research to be avoided;4. whether the applicable results have been examined in terms of their ecological, structural, social and economic consequences;5. whether the dissemination of results has contributed to the transfer of research methodologies and activities to regions in which the research was not conducted;6. whether adequate consideration has been given to all the selection criteria set out in Annex III to Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC.(1) OJ No C 14, 20. 1. 1987, p. 5.ANNEX IIINDICATIVE INTERNAL ALLOCATION OF FUNDS1.2 //  // (%)   // I. Contract activities   //   // 1. Conversion, diversification, including extensification of production, cost reduction and protection of the rural environment   // 34,0   // 2. Product quality, plant and animal health aspects and new uses for traditional products   // 20,9  // 3. Socio-economic aspects and specific activities for regions lagging behing in development   // 18,3   // 4. Improvement in the dissemination and application of results, particularly those gleaned from this agricultural research programme   // 5,3   // II. Coordinated activities   //  // Operating costs for meetings, seminars, publications, dissemination of results, the permanent inventory of agricultural research and programme assessment   // 16,2  // III. Training and mobility grants   // 5,3  //  // 100,0 (1)(1) Incluing approximately 9% for staff costs, to be allocated on a proportional basis between the various scientific activities envisaged.
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29600,"2005/707/EC: Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the mobilisation of the flexibility instrument in favour of the rehabilitation and reconstruction assistance to tsunami affected countries according to point 24 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999. ,Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (1), and in particular point 24 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:The Budget Authority has agreed to support the rehabilitation and reconstruction needs in the earthquake/tsunami affected countries (mainly Indonesia, Sri Lanka and the Maldives) for a total amount of EUR 350 million, of which EUR 170 million in 2005; part of the required response will be delivered by redefining indicative and not yet committed programmes for the region in agreement with the governments concerned (EUR 60 million), by recourse to the Rapid Reaction Mechanism (EUR 12 million) and by the mobilisation of the emergency reserve (EUR 70 million). Since the ceiling for heading 4 ‘External actions’ is already exceeded by EUR 100 million in 2005, and all possibilities for reallocating appropriations under this heading have been examined, EUR 15 million will be financed by an additional deployment of the flexibility instrument,. For the amending budget No 3/2005 to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2005, the flexibility instrument shall be used to provide the sum of EUR 15 000 000 in commitment appropriations.This amount shall be used for the financing of aid for rehabilitation and reconstruction of the earthquake/tsunami affected countries in Asia, covered by heading 4 ‘External actions’ of the financial perspective, under Article 19 10 04 ‘Rehabilitation and reconstruction operations in developing countries in Asia’ of the 2005 budget. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Strasbourg, 7 September 2005.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BORRELL FONTELLESFor the CouncilThe PresidentD. ALEXANDER(1)  OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. Agreement amended by Decision 2003/429/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 147, 14.6.2003, p. 25).
",financing of aid;Indonesia;Republic of Indonesia;Maldives;Maldive Islands;Republic of Maldives;natural disaster;natural catastrophe;Sri Lanka;Ceylon;Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka;general budget (EU);EC general budget;commitment of expenditure;commitment appropriation;commitment authorisation;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
23220,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 115/2002 of 23 January 2002 determining the percentage of quantities which may be allowed in respect of import licence applications lodged in January 2002 under tariff quotas for beef and veal provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 for the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 of 19 June 1998, laying down rules for the application of the tariff quotas for beef and veal provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 for the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania(1), amended by Regulation (EC) No 2857/2000(2), and in particular Article 4(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Articles 1 and 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 fix the quantities of certain beef and veal products originating in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria, which may be imported on special terms in respect of the period 1 January to 31 March 2002. The quantities of certain beef and veal products originating in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania covered by import licence applications submitted are such that applications may be accepted in full.(2) Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 states that if for the quota period the quantities for which applications for import licences have been submitted for the first, second or third period specified in the preceding subparagraph are less than the quantities available, the remaining quantities are to be added to the quantities in respect of the following period. Taking into account the quantities remaining from the third period, the quantities available for the six countries concerned for the fourth period running from 1 April to 30 June 2002 should accordingly be determined,. 1. The following percentages of quantities covered by import licence applications submitted in respect of the period 1 January to 31 March 2002 under the quotas referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 may be allowed:(a) 100 % of quantities covered by applications in respect of products falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 originating in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia;(b) 100 % of quantities covered by applications in respect of products falling within CN codes 0201, 0202, 1602 50 31, 1602 50 39 and 1602 50 80 originating in Romania;(c) 100 % of quantities covered by applications in respect of products falling within CN codes 0201, 0202, and 1602 50 originating in Poland.2. The quantities available for the period referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 running from 1 April to 30 June 2002 shall amount to:(a) beef and veal falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202:- 10430 t for meat originating in Hungary,- 3055 t for meat originating in the Czech Republic,- 3480 t for meat originating in Slovakia,- 250 t for meat originating in Bulgaria;(b) 4853,288 t for beef and veal falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 originating in Poland, or 2267,891 t for processed products falling within CN code 1602 50 originating in Poland;(c) 2615 t for beef and veal products falling within CN codes 0201, 0202, 1602 50 31, 1602 50 39 and 1602 50 80 originating in Romania. This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 January 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 January 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 176, 20.6.1998, p. 12.(2) OJ L 332, 28.12.2000, p. 55.
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41955,"2013/257/EU: Council Decision of 27 May 2013 on the position to be adopted on behalf of the European Union within the ACP-EU Council of Ministers concerning the multiannual financial framework for the period 2014 to 2020 of the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 209(2), in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,Having regard to the Internal agreement between the representatives of the governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on measures to be taken and procedures to be followed for the implementation of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement (1), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (2), as amended in Luxembourg on 25 June 2005 (3) and in Ouagadougou on 22 June 2010 (4) (‘the ACP-EU Agreement’) provides for the adoption of financial protocols for each five-year period.(2) The European Union and its Member States, in accordance with Article 7 of Annex Ib to the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement, together with the ACP States, conducted a performance review, assessing among other things the degree of realisation of commitments and disbursements.(3) On 8 February 2013, the Union and its Member States agreed to lay down the financing mechanism, namely, the 11th European Development Fund (‘EDF’), the exact period to be covered (2014-20), and the amount of funds to be allocated to that mechanism.(4) It is appropriate to establish the position to be adopted on behalf of the Union within the ACP-EU Council of Ministers concerning the multiannual financial framework for the period 2014 to 2020 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement,. The position to be adopted on behalf of the European Union within the ACP-EU Council of Ministers regarding the protocol on the multiannual financial framework for the period 2014-20 shall be based on the draft Decision of the ACP-EU Council of Ministers attached to this Decision. After its adoption, the Decision of the ACP-EU Council of Ministers shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 27 May 2013.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. ASHTON(1)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 376.(2)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3. Agreement as rectified by OJ L 385, 29.12.2004, p. 88.(3)  OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 27.(4)  OJ L 287, 4.11.2010, p. 3.DRAFTDECISION OF THE ACP-EU COUNCIL OF MINISTERSofadopting a protocol on the multiannual financial framework for the period 2014-20 under the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other partTHE ACP-EU COUNCIL OF MINISTERS,Having regard to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (1), as amended in Luxembourg on 25 June 2005 (2) and in Ouagadougou on 22 June 2010 (3) (the ‘ACP-EU Partnership Agreement’), and in particular Article 95(2) and Article 100 thereof,Whereas:(1) The European Union and its Member States together with the ACP States conducted a performance review, in accordance with Article 7 of Annex Ib to the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement, assessing among other things the degree of realisation of commitments and disbursements.(2) The European Union and its Member States have agreed to lay down the financing mechanism, namely the 11th EDF, the exact period to be covered (2014-20), and the amount of funds to be allocated to that mechanism.(3) The protocol establishing the multiannual financial framework for the period 2014 to 2020 should be inserted into the Agreement as Annex Ic,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1The Annex to this Decision is adopted as a new Annex Ic to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific group of States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000, as revised in Luxembourg on 25 June 2005 and in Ouagadougou on 22 June 2010.Article 2This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.Done at […], […].For the ACP-EU Council of MinistersThe President(1)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3. Agreement as rectified by OJ L 385, 29.12.2004, p. 88.(2)  OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 27.(3)  OJ L 287, 4.11.2010, p. 3.ANNEXThe following Annex shall be inserted in the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement:‘ANNEX IcMultiannual financial framework for the period 2014-201. For the purposes set out in this Agreement and for a period starting on 1 January 2014, the overall amount of financial assistance available to the ACP States within this multiannual financial framework shall be EUR 31 589 million, as specified in points 2 and 3.2. The sum of EUR 29 089 million under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), shall be made available from the date of entry into force of the multiannual financial framework. It shall be allocated between the cooperation instruments as follows:(a) EUR 24 365 million to finance national and regional indicative programmes. This allocation will be used to finance:(i) the national indicative programmes of individual ACP States;(ii) the regional indicative programmes of support for regional and inter-regional cooperation and integration of Groups of ACP States;(b) EUR 3 590 million to finance intra-ACP and inter-regional cooperation with many or all of the ACP States. This envelope may include structural support to institutions and bodies created under this Agreement. It shall also cover assistance with the operating expenditure of the ACP Secretariat referred to in points 1 and 2 of Protocol No 1 on the operating expenditure of the joint institutions;(c) EUR 1 134 million to finance the Investment Facility in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in Annex II (Terms and conditions of financing) to this Agreement, comprising an additional contribution to EUR 500 million to the resources of the Investment Facility, managed as a revolving fund, and EUR 634 million under the form of grants for the financing of the interest rate subsidies and project-related technical assistance provided for in Articles 1, 2 and 4 of that Annex over the period of the 11th EDF.3. The operations financed under the Investment Facility, including the corresponding interest rate subsidies, shall be managed by the European Investment Bank (EIB). An amount of up to EUR 2 500 million in addition to the funds available from the 11th EDF shall be made available by the EIB in the form of loans from own resources. These resources shall be granted for the purposes set out in Annex II to this Agreement, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the statutes of the EIB and the relevant provisions of the terms and conditions for investment financing in that Annex. All other financial resources under this multiannual financial framework shall be administered by the Commission.4. After 31 December 2013 or after the date of entry into force of this multiannual financial framework, whichever is the later, balances from the 10th EDF or from previous EDFs and funds decommitted from projects under these EDFs shall no longer be committed, unless the Council of the European Union decides otherwise by unanimity, with the exception of the remaining balances and reimbursements of the amounts allocated for the financing of the Investment Facility, excluding the related interest rate subsidies, and the remaining balances of the primary agricultural export receipt stabilisation guarantee system (Stabex) under the EDFs prior to the 9th EDF.5. The overall amount of this multiannual financial framework shall cover the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020. The funds of the 11th EDF, and, in the case of the Investment Facility, the funds stemming from reflows, shall no longer be committed beyond 31 December 2020, unless the Council of the European Union decides otherwise by unanimity, on a proposal from the Commission. However, the funds subscribed by Member States under the 9th, 10th and 11th EDF to finance the Investment Facilities shall remain available after 31 December 2020 for disbursement.6. The Committee of Ambassadors, acting on behalf of the ACP-EU Council of Ministers, may, within the overall amount of the multiannual financial framework, take appropriate measures in order to meet programming requirements under one of the allocations provided for in point 2, including the reassignment of funds between these allocations.7. The Parties may decide to conduct a performance review, assessing the degree of realisation of commitments and disbursements, as well as the results and impact of the aid provided. This review would be undertaken on the basis of a proposal prepared by the Commission.8. Any Member State may provide the Commission or the EIB with voluntary contributions to support the objectives of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement. Member States may also co-finance projects or programmes, for example in the framework of specific initiatives to be managed by the Commission or the EIB. ACP ownership of such initiatives at the national level must be guaranteed.’
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12901,"Council Regulation (EC) No 845/94 of 12 April 1994 opening and providing for the administration of autonomous Community tariff quotas for certain fishery products (1994). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particuluar Article 28, thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Community supplies of certain species of fish or fish fillets currently depend on imports from third countries; whereas it is in the Community's interest to suspend in part or in whole the customs duties for the products in question, within  Community tariff quotas of an appropriate volume; whereas, in order not to jeopardize the development prospects of this production in the Community and to ensure an adequate supply to satisfy user industries, it is advisable to open those quotas for the  period from the date of entry into force of this Regulation to 31 December 1994, applying customs duties varied accordingly to sensitivity of the different products on the Community market;Whereas it is necessary, in particular, to ensure for all Community importers equal and uninterrupted access to the said quotas and to ensure the uninterrupted application of the rates laid down for the quotas to all imports of the products concerned  into all Member States until the quotas have been used up;Whereas the decision for the opening of autonomous tariff quotas should be taken by the Community; whereas, to ensure the efficiency of a common administration of these quotas, there is no reasonable obstacle to authorizing the Member States to draw  from the quota-volumes the necessary quantities corresponding to actual imports; whereas, however, this method of administration requires close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission and the latter must in particular be able to monitor  the rate at which the quotas are used up and inform the Member States accordingly;Whereas, since the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg are united within, and jointly represented by, the Benelux Economic Union, any operation relating to the administration of the tariff quotas may be  carried out by any of its members,. 1. From the entry into force of this Regulation to 31 December 1994, the customs duties applicable on importation to products listed in the Annex shall be suspended at the levels and within the limits of the Community tariff quota indicated  for each product.2. Imports of the products in question shall not be covered by the quotas referred to in paragraph 1 unless the free-at-frontier price, which is determined by the Member States in accordance with Article 22 of Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 of 17 December  1972 on the common organization of the market in fishery and aquaculture products (1), is at least equal to the reference price fixed, or to be fixed, by the Community for the products under consideration of the categories of the products concerned. The tariff quotas referred to in Article 1 shall be managed by the Commission, which may take all appropriate administrative measures in order to ensure effective administration thereof. If an importer presents in a Member State an entry for release for free circulation, including a request for preferential benefit for a product covered by this Regulation and if this entry for release is accepted by the customs authorities,  the Member States concerned shall inform the Commission and draw an amount corresponding to its requirements from the corresponding quota amount.The drawing requests, with indication of the date of acceptance of the said entries, msut be transmitted to the Commission without delay.The drawings are granted by the Commission by reference to the date of acceptance of the entries for release for free circulation by the customs authorities of the Member States concerned to the extent that the available balance so permits.If a Member State does not use the quantities drawn it shall return them as soon as possible to the corresponding quota amount.If the quantitites requested are greater than the available balance of the quota amount, allocation shall be made on a pro rata basis with respect to the requests. Member States shall be informed by the Commission of the drawings made. Each Member State shall ensure that importers of the products concerned have equal and uninterrupted access to the quotas for such time as the residual balance of the quota volumes so permits. The Member States and the Commission shall cooperate closely to ensure that this Regulation is complied with. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 12 April 1994.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. CONSTANTINOU(1) OJ No L 388, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.ANNEX>(1)""> ID=""1"" ASSV=""04"">09.2753> ID=""2"">ex 0302 50 > ID=""3"" ASSV=""04"">Cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), and fish of the genus Boreogadus saida, excluding, livers, roes, presented fresh, chilled or frozen, for processing (a) (b)>  ID=""4"" ASSV=""04"">40 000> ID=""5"" ASSV=""04"">6""> ID=""2"">ex 0302 69 35""> ID=""2"">ex 0303 60 ""> ID=""2"">ex 0303 79 41""> ID=""1"" ASSV=""02"">09.2765> ID=""2"">0305 62 00> ID=""3"" ASSV=""02"">Cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), and fish of the  species Boreogadus saida, salted or in brine, but not dried or smoked> ID=""4"" ASSV=""02"">7 500> ID=""5"" ASSV=""02"">6""> ID=""2"">0305 69 10""> ID=""1"" ASSV=""02"">09.2773> ID=""2"">ex 0306 13 10> ID=""3"" ASSV=""02"">Shrimps and prawns of the species Pandalus  borealis, in shell, fresh, chilled or frozen, for processing (a) (b)> ID=""4"" ASSV=""02"">6 000> ID=""5"" ASSV=""02"">6""> ID=""2"">ex 0306 23 10""> ID=""1"">09.2758> ID=""2"">ex 0302 70 00> ID=""3"">Cod livers (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), and fish  liver of the genus Borogadus saida, for processing (a) (b)> ID=""4"">300> ID=""5"">0""> ID=""1"">09.2779> ID=""2"">ex 0304 90 05> ID=""3"">Surimi, frozen, for processing (a) (b)> ID=""4"">3 000> ID=""5"">6""> ID=""1"" ASSV=""02"">09.2780> ID=""2"">ex 0304 20 97> ID=""3""  ASSV=""02"">Hoki fillets (Macrouronus novaezelandiae) fresh, chilled or frozen, for processing (a) (b)> ID=""4"" ASSV=""02"">1 000> ID=""5"" ASSV=""02"">6""> ID=""2"">ex 0304 90 97"""">Annex to the AnnexTaric codes  """" ID=""1"" ASSV=""08"">09.2753> ID=""2"">ex 0302 50 10> ID=""3"">* 11""> ID=""3"">* 19""> ID=""2"">ex 0302 50 90> ID=""3"">* 11""> ID=""2"">ex 0302 50 90> ID=""3"">* 91""> ID=""2"">ex 0302 69 35> ID=""3"">* 10""> ID=""2"">ex 0303 60 11> ID=""3"">* 10""> ID=""2"">ex  0303 60 19> ID=""3"">* 10""> ID=""2"">ex 0303 60 90> ID=""3"">* 10""> ID=""2"">ex 0303 79 41> ID=""3"">* 10""> ID=""1"">09.2758> ID=""2"">ex 0302 70 00> ID=""3"">* 20""> ID=""1"" ASSV=""03"">09.2773> ID=""2"">ex 0306 13 10> ID=""3"">* 10""> ID=""2"">ex 0306 23 10> ID=""3"">* 11"">  ID=""2"">ex 0306 23 10> ID=""3"">* 91""> ID=""1"">09.2779> ID=""2"">ex 0304 90 05> ID=""3"">* 10""> ID=""1"" ASSV=""02"">09.2780> ID=""2"">ex 0304 20 97> ID=""3"">* 50""> ID=""2"">ex 0304 90 97> ID=""3"">* 60"">(1) See Taric codes in the Annex to this Annex.(2)() Control of the use for this special purpose shall be carried out pursuant to the relevant Community provisions.(3)() The quotas shall apply to products intended to undergo any operation unless they are intended to undergo exclusively one or more of the following operations:- cleaning, gutting, tailing, heading,- cutting (4)(excluding filleting or cutting of frozen blocks),- sampling, sorting,- labelling,- packing,- chilling,- freezing,- deep freezing,- thawing, separation.The quota is not allowed for products intended, in addition to undergo treatment (for operations) qualifying for the quota where such treatment (for operations) is (are) carried out at retail or catering level. The reduction of customs duties shall  apply only to fish intended for human consumption.
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1382,"Council Directive 92/110/EEC of 14 December 1992 amending Directive 88/657/EEC laying down the requirements for the production of, and trade in, minced meat, meat in pieces of less than 100 grams and meat preparations. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article  43 thereof;Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas minced meat, meat preparations and comminuted meat for industrial use are included in the  list of products in Annex II to the Treaty; whereas the production of and trade in this minced  meat, meat preparations and comminuted meat for industrial use constitute an important source of  income for part of the farming population;Whereas in order to ensure the rational development of the industry producing such meat and to  increase productivity, public health rules for the production and placing on the market of such  meat must be laid down at Community level;Whereas the Community must adopt the measures with the aim of progressively establishing the  internal market, comprising an area without internal frontiers, over a period expiring on 31  December 1992;Whereas the laying down of such public health rules improves the protection of public health and  consequently facilitates the completion of internal market;Whereas, to achieve this purpose, it is necessary to extend the principal health rules laid down in  Council Directive 88/657/EEC of 16 December 1988 laying down the requirements for the production  of, and trade in, minced meat, meat in pieces of less than 100 grams and meat preparations and  amending Directives 64/433/EEC, 71/118/EEC and 72/462/EEC (4) to all production and placing on the  market of minced meat and meat preparations in the Community;Whereas the possibility for Member States to maintain provisionally less strict rules for meat and  meat preparations reserved for the domestic market should not have an impact upon the abolition of  veterinary checks at the Community's internal frontiers on 1 January 1993;Whereas pending the adoption of all the provisions necessary for the extension of the main health  rules laid down in Directive 88/657/EEC to all production and placing on the market of minced meat  and meat preparations in the Community, certain specific questions should be settled in order to  avoid problems in the production and marketing of meat and meat preparations,. Directive 88/657/EEC is amended as follows:1. the last phrase of Article 2 (2) (f) shall be replaced by the following:'and any plant producing meat preparations fulfilling the requirements of Chapter I of Annexes A  and B to Directive 77/99/EEC.` 2. Article 3 (1) (g) shall be replaced by the following:'(g) during transport to the country of destination they must be accompanied by a health  certificate that satisfies the requirements in Chapter XII of Annex I to Directive 64/433/EEC or  those in Chapter XI of Annex I to Directive 71/118/EEC (remainder unchanged)`;3. the first subparagraph of Article 13 (1) shall be replaced by the following:'1.  Member States may have a period of time expiring on 1 January 1996 within which to ensure that  all meat and meat preparations referred to in Article 2 (2) and produced in their territory for  marketing there satisfy, subject to the second subparagraph of this paragraph, the requirements of  this Directive.`;4. in Annex I, Chapter III, point 8, the second sentence shall be replaced by the following:'In particular, it may not be prepared from meat from the following parts of bovine animals, pigs,  sheep or goats: fragments of muscles from the head, the point at which the sticking of the animals  took place, injection areas, bone scrapings, the diaphragm and the non-muscular part of the linea  alba, carpus and tarsus region.`;5. Annex I, Chapter IV, point 10 (b) shall be replaced by the following:'(b) meat preparations made from meat which has been minced as provided for in Article 2 (2) (c)  may be marketed only on condition that:(i) they are frozen in accordance with the third indent of Article 3 (2) (c) at a freezing speed of  at least 1 cm/H. The maximum shelf-life must not exceed six months;(ii) they are refrigerated at a maximum core temperature of +2° C, with a mention of the sell-by  date.Meat preparations as defined in points (i) and (ii) must be packed in dispatch units.`;6. in Annex I, Chapter VII, point 18, the second sentence shall be replaced by the following:'Meat and meat preparations, as defined in Article 2 (2) of this Directive and produced in the  establishments referred to in the said Article 2 (2) (g) must be marked on the packaging with the  health mark of the establishment as defined in Annex X to Directive 64/493/EEC and in Chapter VIII  of Annex A to Directive 77/99/EEC.` 1.  Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative  provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 January 1993 as regards point 3, and by 1  December 1993 as regards points 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6. They shall forthwith inform the Commission  thereof.When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall  be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of  making such a reference shall be laid down by the Member States.2.  Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of domestic law  which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1992.For the Council The President J. GUMMER(1) OJ N° C 84, 2. 4. 1990, p. 120 and OJ N° C 288, 6.11.1991, p. 3.(2) OJ N° C 183, 15. 7. 1991, p. 57.(3) OJ N° C 225, 10. 9. 1990, p. 1.(4) OJ N° L 382, 31. 12. 1988, p. 3. Directive amending Directive 89/662/EEC (OJ N° L 395, 30. 12.  1989, p. 13).
",foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;marketing standard;grading;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;meat,22
18741,"99/579/EC: Commission Decision of 28 July 1999 amending Decisions 93/42/EEC and 95/109/EC concerning additional guarantees relating to infectious bovine rhinotracheitis for bovines destined for certain parts of the territory of the Community, and repealing Decision 97/250/EC (notified under document number C(1999) 2477) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964, on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine(1), as last amended by Directive 98/99/EC(2), and in particular Article 9 and 10 thereof,(1) Whereas Commission Decision 93/42/EEC(3), as amended by Decision 98/548/EC(4), gives additional guarantees in relation to infectious bovine rhinotracheitis for bovines destined for Denmark, Finland, Sweden and certain regions of Austria free of the disease;(2) Whereas Austria considers that its territory is free from infectious bovine rhinotracheitis and has submitted supporting documentation to the Commission;(3) Whereas the authorities of Austria apply for national movement of bovine animals rules at least equivalent to those foreseen in the present decision;(4) Whereas it is appropriate to propose certain additional guarantees to protect the progress made in Austria; whereas it is therefore appropriate to amend this decision to give the same guarantee to all regions of Austria;(5) Whereas to secure progress and successfully conclude the initiated programmes for the eradication of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, Austria was granted certain additional guarantees by Commission Decision 95/109/EC(5) as last amended by Decision 98/621/EC(6); whereas in the light of the proposed measures this decision must be amended accordingly;(6) Whereas an eradication programme of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis in Austria was approved by Commission Decision 97/250/EC(7) for three years; whereas in the light of the proposed measures this decision must be repealed;(7) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Commission Decision 93/42/EEC is amended as follows:1. Article 3 is replaced by the following: ""Article 3For bovine animals destined to Member States or regions of Member States listed in the Annex to this Decision C(4) of the health certificate provided for in Annex F, Model 1 of Council Directive 64/432/EEC must be completed as follows:- 'infectious bovine rhinotracheitis' must be entered after the first indent,- a reference to Commission Decision 93/42/EEC must complete the second indent.""2. The Annex is replaced by the Annex to this Decision. Commission Decision 95/109/EEC is amended as follows:1. Article 2 is replaced by the following: ""Article 2For bovine animals destined to Member States or regions of Member States listed in the Annex to this Decision, section C(4) of the health certificate provided for in Annex F, Model 1 of Council Directive 64/432/EEC must be completed as follows:- 'infectious bovine rhinotracheitis' must be entered after the first indent,- a reference to Commission Decision 95/109/EC must complete the second indent.""2. In the Annex the reference to Austria is deleted. Decision 97/250/EC is repealed. This Decision shall enter into force on 1 October 1999. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 July 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 107.(3) OJ L 16, 25.1.1993, p. 50.(4) OJ L 263, 26.9.1998, p. 35.(5) OJ L 79, 7.4.1995, p. 32.(6) OJ L 296, 5.11.1998, p. 15.(7) OJ L 98, 15.4.1997, p. 19.ANNEX>TABLE>
",import;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;health certificate,22
36195,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1125/2008 of 13 November 2008 apportioning, for the 2008/09 marketing year, 5000 tonnes of short flax fibre and hemp fibre as national guaranteed quantities between Denmark, Greece, Ireland, Italy and Luxembourg. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 95 in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 8(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 507/2008 of 6 June 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1673/2000 on the common organisation of the markets in flax and hemp grown for fibre (2) lays down that the apportioning of 5 000 tonnes of short flax fibre and hemp fibre as national guaranteed quantities, as provided for in Article 94(1a) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 for the marketing year 2008/09, must be effected before 16 November of the marketing year in progress.(2) To that end, Italy has sent the Commission information relating to areas covered by sale/purchase contracts, processing commitments and processing contracts, and estimated flax and hemp straw and fibre yields.(3) Conversely, no flax or hemp fibre will be produced for the 2008/09 marketing year in Denmark, Greece, Ireland or Luxembourg.(4) On the basis of estimates of production resulting from the information provided, total production in the five Member States concerned will not reach the overall quantity of 5 000 tonnes allocated to them, and the national guaranteed quantities as set out below should be set.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. For the 2008/09 marketing year, the apportionment in national guaranteed quantities provided for in Article 94(1a), in conjunction with Annex XI A.II.(b) to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 shall be as follows:— Denmark 0 tonnes;— Greece 0 tonnes;— Ireland 0 tonnes;— Italy 228 tonnes;— Luxembourg 0 tonnes. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 16 November 2008.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 November 2008.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 149, 7.6.2008, p. 38.
",Greece;Hellenic Republic;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;Ireland;Eire;Southern Ireland;Italy;Italian Republic;flax;fibre flax;Luxembourg;Grand Duchy of Luxembourg;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;hemp,22
2088,"96/474/EC: Commission Decision of 7 February 1996 on aid granted by the Region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia for the improvement of zootechnical practices, in the form of special financing for natural reproductive techniques (Only the Italian text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 93 (2) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 424/95 (2), and in particular Article 24 thereof,Having given notice to the parties concerned, pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 93 (2), to submit their comments, and having regard to those comments,Whereas:I1. By letter of 1 September 1992, recorded as received on 7 September 1992, the Italian Permanent Representative to the European Communities notified the Commission, in accordance with Article 93 (3) of the EC Treaty, of draft Regional Law (Friuli-Venezia Giulia) No 364/1 on aid for natural livestock-breeding establishments (covering stations). The Italian authorities provided further information to the Commission by letters of 25 January, 3 June and 9 December 1993.By letter of 22 February 1994, the Commission informed the Italian Government of its decision to initiate the procedure in Article 93 (2) of the Treaty with regard to the measures in Article 30 of draft Regional Law No 364/1 which appeared to constitute operating aid not qualifying for any of the derogations laid down in Article 92 of the Treaty and were consequently to be regarded as incompatible with the common market.The Commission gave notice to Italy to submit its comments under the above procedure.The Commission, through a notice in the Official Journal of the European Communities, also invited the other Member States and interested parties to submit their comments (3).The draft law was adopted meanwhile (as Regional Law No 20/1992).Comments were submitted by the Italian Government by letter of 30 September 1994, recorded as received on 5 October 1994.2. The measures in question involve a single non-recoverable grant to the 'Associazione tenutari stazioni taurine` (hereinafter referred to as the 'Associazione`), an agency involved in natural cattle-breeding practices in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.Article 30 of Regional Law No 20/1992 provides for the subsidy in question totalling Lit 200 million primarily for natural insemination activities in accordance with the Associazione's statutes.Under the said statute such activities consist in particular in improving the operation of cattle insemination establishments, breeding promotion, the purchase, management and distribution of breeding cattle and aid towards their upkeep.The law specifies that the purpose of the measures is to implement a plan for the improvement of zootechnical practices in the mountainous zones of the region. The plan, according to the details given on the form submitted by the Italian authorities, must show the expenditure incurred, which may relate to any equipment, staff and transport costs.According to the additional information supplied by the Italian authorities, the activities also consist in the granting of premiums to the 96 covering stations belonging to the association which are situated in mountainous areas for keeping pedigree breeding bulls.The Italian authorities initially stated that the amount of the aid of Lit 200 million granted to the Associazione was to be distributed in equal shares to the 96 establishments. Each member establishment would thus obtain Lit 2,08 million, which represents an average (based on 1992 figures) of 42 % of their total annual operating costs. Later the Italian authorities stated that the costs of the member establishments consisted of costs for the purchase and upkeep of breeding animals.Italy also specified that the total amount of the aid would be broken down into Lit 56 million for purchases of breeding animals and Lit 144 million for their upkeep (based on 1992 expenditure).The regional authorities did not specify the maximum rate of aid; however, they did state that it would amount to at least 50 % of eligible expenditure.Since the Article 93 (2) procedure was initiated, the Commission has received further information suggesting that the aid in question may have been granted before a final decision was reached under the said procedure.II1. By letter of 22 February 1994 to the Italian Government, the Commission stated that it had decided to initiate the procedure under Article 93 (2) of the Treaty against the aid provided for in Article 30 of draft Regional Law No 364/1.The Commission took the view that the aid in question constituted operating aid contrary to established Commission practice on the application of Articles 92, 93 and 94 of the Treaty.The measures were liable to distort competition and affect trade between Member States and where thus covered by Article 92 (1) of the Treaty without qualifying for any of the derogations set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 of that Article.2. The Italian authorities did not accept the Commission's conclusions as set out in the communication to the Italian Government, contending that the measures in question did not distort competition or affect the operation of the common agricultural policy.The Commission has received no comments from other Member States or other interested parties.III1. Article 24 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 applies Articles 92, 93 and 94 of the Treaty to the production and marketing of the products referred to in Article 1, unless the Regulation provides otherwise.2. Article 92 (1) of the Treaty states that any aid granted by a Member State or through State resources in any form whatsoever which distorts or threatens to distort competition by favouring certain undertakings or the production of certain goods, shall, in so far as it affects trade between Member States, be incompatible with the common market.The measures in question constitute aid within the meaning of Article 92 (1) of the Treaty since they improve the economic standing of the beneficiary undertakings vis-à-vis their competitors who do not receive this assistance. As a result, they distort or threaten to distort competition as described above.Given the value of trade in beef and veal (in 1992: Italian trade-dispatches to the EC were worth ECU 163,84 million; trade-arrivals from the EC in Italy were ECU 2 470,92 million (4), it appears that the aid is likely to affect trade between the Member States by favouring national production to the detriment of imports from the other Member States.In this regard, it should be emphasized that even if the amount of aid or the size of a beneficiary undertaking is relatively small, this does not automatically rule out the possibility that trade between the Member States may be affected.In the light of the foregoing, the measures in question are State aid within the meaning of Article 92 (1) of the Treaty.3. The principle of incompatibility laid down in Article 92 (1) does, however, allow for exceptions.IV1. The derogations from the incompatibility rule laid down in Article 92 (2) of the Treaty obviously do not apply here, nor have they been invoked by Italy.2. The derogations provided for in Article 92 (3) of the Treaty must be interpreted strictly when any regional or sectoral aid programmes are being scrutinized or in any case where a general aid scheme is applied.Specifically, the derogations may be granted only where the Commission is satisfied that the aid is needed to achieve one of the objectives in question. To grant a derogation in the case of an aid not offering such a guarantee would allow trade to be affected between the Member States and would unjustifiably distort competition to the detriment of the Community interest while at the same time unduly favouring the operators of certain Member States.3. The aid in question offers no such guarantee. The Italian Government has supplied no evidence that the aid in question fulfils the conditions required for the application of any of the derogations provided for in Article 92 (3) of the Treaty, nor has the Commission found any such evidence.4. The measures do not promote the execution of an important project of common European interest within the meaning of Article 92 (3) (b).Neither are they measures to remedy a serious disturbance in the economy of a Member State within the meaning of the same provision.5. The Commission's remarks and conclusions on the comments submitted by Italy are as follows:According to the criteria laid down in its proposal for appropriate measures relating to aid granted by Member States in the livestock and livestock products sector (doc. 75/29416 of 19 September 1975), the Commission regards as compatible with the common market:- aid for keeping such animals, up to a maximum of 30 % of eligible expenditure, provided that particular reasons such as the nature of the region justify such an exception,- aid for the purchase of such animals, up to a maximum of 40 % of eligible expenditure.The Commission notes first and foremost that the maximum levels of aid specified in the abovementioned proposal on appropriate measures have not been complied with for either the purchase or the keeping of animals. The Italian Government did indeed admit that the abovementioned permitted levels would be far exceeded by the proposed measures.Even on the most favourable hypothesis, namely allowing the aid rate of 42 % referred to by the Italian authorities, the ceilings are exceeded.Furthermore, the Commission has been unable to establish that the aid was not granted for any expenditure other than purchase and upkeep.Article 30 of the draft Law provides that the aid is to be used primarily - not exclusively - for the natural reproductive activities envisaged in the statutes.Under the statutes such activities consist in particular in the improvement of the operation of cattle insemination establishments, the promotion of breeding, the purchase, management and distribution of male breeding stock and aid for keeping such animals.It follows that the wording of the said Article 30 does not establish a strict link between the award of aid, on the one hand, and the costs of purchase or upkeep, on the other.It is not clear from the information supplied on the form by the Italian authorities, nor has the Commission been able to ascertain, that the proposed aid is confined to the cost incurred by beneficiaries in purchasing or keeping breeding livestock.Furthermore, the fact that the amont and level of aid relate to expenditure already incurred (the overall costs of covering stations in 1992) indicates that the aid under Article 30 lacks the principal feature which disposes the Commission favourably to investment aid, namely an incentive function.The regional authorities denied that the aid was related to expenditure already incurred and therefore had no incentive function. The regional authorities contended that the aid in question had been planned in 1992 to cover expenditure in that year.The Commission notes in this connection that the period for which the beneficiaries may claim eligible expenditure (from 1 January to 31 December 1992) is not confined to a period following the adoption of the Law in question. In other words, the Law providing for the measures in question was not likely to give a beneficiary an incentive to invest.In the light of the foregoing, the Commission takes the view that the measures in question constitute operating aid contrary to the Commission's established practice.The Commission is therefore obliged to conclude that the proposed aid does not meet the criteria for being regarded as facilitating the development of the sectors concerned; it is therefore to be regarded as operating aid not bringing about any lasting improvement in the circumstances and structural position in which the beneficiaries find themselves.Consequently, the Commission notes that these measures, by virtue of their operational nature, do not qualify for the derogations provided for in Article 92 (3) (a) and (c) of the Treaty, regarding aid to promote the economic development of areas or certain economic activities.In the light of the foregoing, the Commission cannot accept the justifications put forward by the Italian Government.The aid in question cannot therefore qualify as an exception under Article 92 of the Treaty and must therefore be regarded as incompatible with the common market.VSince the procedure laid down in Article 93 (2) was initiated, the Commission has received information which indicates that the aid in question may have been granted before a final decision has been reached under the said procedure. If such is the case and the aid has been granted without awaiting the final decision, the aid has been granted illegally.Where aid is incompatible with the common market, the Commission must avail itself of the option laid down by the judgment of the Court of Justice of 12 July 1973 in Case 70/72 (5), confirmed by the judgments of 24 February 1987 in Case 310/85 (6) and 20 September 1990 in Case C-5/89 (7) and oblige the Member State to recover from the beneficiaries all aid granted illegally.Such reimbursement is necessary to restore the status quo ante by eliminating all the financial advantages from which the beneficiaries of the aid granted illegally have benefited unduly since the date on which the aid was granted.The reimbursement should therefore be made in accordance with Italian legal procedures and provisions, interest becoming payable from the date on which the aid in question was granted. Such interest would have to be calculated at the commercial rate, by reference to the rate used for calculating the subsidy equivalent in connection with regional aid (8).This Decision shall not prejudge such conclusions as the Commission may draw regarding the financing of the common agricultural policy by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF),. The aid provided for in Article 30 of Regional Law No 20/1992 of Friuli-Venezia Giulia is illegal within the meaning of Article 93 (3) of the Treaty if it has been applied; it is incompatible with the common market pursuant to Article 92 of the Treaty and may not be granted. Italy shall abolish the scheme referred to in Article 1 within two months of the date of notification of this Decision. Italy shall arrange to recover the aid referred to in Article 1, within two months of the date of notification of this Decision, namely by calling for reimbursement, with interest, of any sum already paid over.Such recovery shall be undertaken in accordance with the procedures and provisions of national legislation. The sums to be recovered shall be subject to interest from the date of grant of the aid. Interest shall be calculated at the commercial rate, by reference to the rate used to calculate the subsidy equivalent for the purposes of regional aid. Italy shall inform the Commission, within two months of notification of this Decision, of the measures it has taken to comply herewith. This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 7 February 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 24.(2) OJ No L 45, 1. 3. 1995, p. 2.(3) OJ No C 159, 10. 6. 1994, p. 8.(4) Comext, 20 November 1995.(5) [1973] ECR 813.(6) [1987] ECR 901.(7) [1990] ECR I-3437.(8) Commission notice to Member States (OJ No C 156, 22. 6. 1995, p. 5).
",Friuli-Venezia Giulia;animal breeding;animal selection;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;control of State aid;notification of State aid;infringement of EU law;breach of Community law;breach of EU law;breach of European Union law;infringement of Community law;infringement of European Union law;infringement of the EC Treaty;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,22
27039,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2162/2003 of 11 December 2003 fixing the definitive aid on certain grain legumes for the marketing year 2003/04. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 of 30 July 1996 introducing a specific measure in respect of certain grain legumes(1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 divides the maximum guaranteed area between lentils and chickpeas on the one hand and vetches on the other hand, allowing the unused balance of one maximum guaranteed area to be reallocated to the other maximum guaranteed area before an overrun is determined.(2) The maximum guaranteed area for lentils and chickpeas referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 was not exceeded in 2003/04, whereas the maximum guaranteed area for vetches, increased by the unused balance of the maximum guaranteed area for lentils and chickpeas, was exceeded by 10,37 % in 2003/04. The aid provided for in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 should therefore be reduced proportionately for vetches for the marketing year in question.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. The definitive aid for certain grain legumes for the marketing year 2003/04 shall be EUR 181,00 per hectare for lentils and chickpeas and EUR 163,99 per hectare for vetches. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 December 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 206, 16.8.1996, p. 4; Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 811/2000 (OJ L 100, 20.4.2000, p. 1).
",leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;marketing year;agricultural year;aid per hectare;per hectare aid,22
36304,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1304/2008 of 19 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 as regards the conditions for exempting certain animals of susceptible species from the exit ban provided for in Council Directive 2000/75/EC (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/75/EC of 20 November 2000 laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(c), Articles 11 and 12 and the third paragraph of Article 19 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 (2) lays down rules for the control, monitoring, surveillance and restrictions on movements of animals, in relation to bluetongue, in and from the restricted zones.(2) Article 8(1) of that Regulation provides that movements of animals, their semen, ova and embryos from a holding or semen collection or storage centre located in a restricted zone to another holding or semen collection or storage centre are to be exempted from the exit ban provided for in Directive 2000/75/EC, subject to the requirement that the animals, their semen, ova and embryos comply with certain conditions set out in that Article.(3) Experience has shown that in a number of Member States the effectiveness of the measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 to ensure the protection of animals against attacks by vectors might be undermined by a combination of factors. Those factors include the vector species, climate conditions and the type of husbandry of the susceptible ruminants.(4) Therefore, as a transitional measure, Article 9a of Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 as amended by Regulation (EC) No 394/2008 (3) provides that, until 31 December 2008, Member States of destination may require that the movement of certain animals which are covered by the exemption provided for in Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 be subjected to additional conditions, on the basis of a risk assessment taking into account the entomological and epidemiological conditions in which animals are being introduced.(5) In the period following the adoption of that transitional measure, experience has shown that in a number of Member States the application of the measures to ensure the protection of animals against attacks by vectors is not effective. In addition, the European Food Safety Authority states, in its Opinion on bluetongue of 19 June 2008 (4), that no treatment protocols have been formally approved in the Community for effectively protecting animals against Culicoides attacks.(6) In view of those circumstances and pending further scientific assessment, it is appropriate to extend the period of application of the transitional measure laid down in Article 9a of Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.(7) Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. In the introductory phrase of paragraph 1 of Article 9a of Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007, the date ‘31 December 2008’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2009’. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74.(2)  OJ L 283, 27.10.2007, p. 37.(3)  OJ L 117, 1.5.2008, p. 22.(4)  Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Animal Health and Welfare on a request from the European Commission (DG SANCO) on Bluetongue. The EFSA Journal (2008) 735, pp. 1-69.
",animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;animal breeding;animal selection;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;EU control;Community control;European Union control;transport of animals;livestock farming;animal husbandry;stockrearing;epidemiology,22
33652,"2007/683/EC: Commission Decision of 18 October 2007 approving the plan for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs in certain areas of Hungary (notified under document number C(2007) 5053). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 16(1), thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 2001/89/EC introduces the minimum Community measures for the control of classical swine fever.(2) In January 2007, classical swine fever was confirmed in the feral pig population in Hungary.(3) In the light of the epidemiological situation, on 24 April 2007 Hungary submitted to the Commission, in accordance with Directive 2001/89/EC, a plan for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs in the concerned area of Hungary.(4) The Commission requested that an amendment be made to that plan. Accordingly, an amended plan was submitted by Hungary on 11 July 2007. The amended plan complies with Directive 2001/89/EC and should therefore be approved.(5) For the sake of transparency, it is appropriate to set out in this Decision the geographical area of Hungary where the eradication plan is to be implemented.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The plan submitted by Hungary on 11 July 2007 for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs in the areas referred to in the Annex is approved. Hungary shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the plan referred to in Article 1. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Hungary.. Done at Brussels, 18 October 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 352).ANNEXAreas covered by the eradication planThe territory of the county of Nógrád.
",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;wild mammal;elephant;fox;wild boar;epidemic;disease outbreak;epidemic outbreak;outbreak of a disease;pandemic,22
42155,"2013/705/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 29 November 2013 authorising the placing on the market of rooster comb extract as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2013) 8319). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 8 February 2011 the company Bioiberica S.A. made a request to the competent authorities of the United Kingdom to place rooster comb extract on the market as a novel food ingredient.(2) On 25 October 2011 the competent food assessment body of the United Kingdom issued its initial assessment report. In that report it came to the conclusion that rooster comb extract for use in certain foods at the levels proposed by the applicant meets the criteria set out in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97.(3) On 10 November 2011 the Commission forwarded the initial assessment report to the other Member States.(4) Reasoned objections were raised within the 60 day period laid down in the second subparagraph of Article 6(4) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97. In particular, questions concerning the specifications and possible allergenicity of the product were raised.(5) On 22 May 2012 the Commission consulted the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) asking it to carry out an additional assessment for rooster comb extract as food ingredient in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 258/97.(6) On 31 May 2013 the Authority adopted a Scientific Opinion on the rooster comb extract (2), concluding that it is safe under the proposed uses and use levels.(7) The Scientific Opinion gives sufficient grounds to establish that rooster comb extract in the proposed uses and use levels complies with the criteria laid down in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Rooster comb extract as defined and specified in Annex I may be placed on the market as a novel food ingredient for the uses defined and at the maximum levels established in Annex II. The designation of rooster comb extract, authorised by this Decision on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘rooster comb extract’ or ‘cockerel comb extract’. This Decision is addressed to Bioiberica S.A., Plaça Francesc Macià, 7. 8B, 08029 Barcelona Spain.. Done at Brussels, 29 November 2013.For the CommissionTonio BORGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 43, 14.2.1997, p. 1.(2)  EFSA Journal 2013; 11(6):3260.ANNEX ISPECIFICATION OF ROOSTER COMB EXTRACTDefinitionRooster comb extract is obtained from Gallus gallus by enzymatic hydrolysis of rooster comb and by subsequent filtration, concentration and precipitation steps. The principal constituents of rooster comb extract are the glycosaminoglycans hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulphate A and dermatan sulphate (chondroitin sulphate B).Hyaluronic acid 60-80 %Chondroitin sulphate A Not more than 5 %Dermatan sulphate (chondroitin sulphate B) Not more than 25 %DescriptionWhite or almost white hygroscopic powder.IdentificationpH 5,0-8,5PurityChlorides Not more than 1 %Nitrogen Not more than 8 %Loss on drying (105 °C for 6 hours) Not more than 10 %Mercury Not more than 0,1 mg/kgArsenic Not more than 1 mg/kgCadmium Not more than 1 mg/kgChromium Not more than 10 mg/kgLead Not more than 0,5 mg/kgMicrobiological criteriaTotal viable aerobic count Not more than 102 cfu/gEscherichia coli Absent in 1 gSalmonella spp. Absent in 1 gStaphylococcus aureus Absent in 1 gPseudomonas aeruginosa Absent in 1 gANNEX IIAuthorised uses of rooster comb extractFood category Maximum use level (mg/100 g or mg/100 ml)Milk-based drinks 40Milk based fermented drinks 80Yoghurt-type products 65Fromage frais 110
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23252,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 157/2002 of 28 January 2002 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 2316/1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 with regard to set-aside as a result of the adverse weather conditions in some Community regions. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 of 17 May 1999 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1038/2001(2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas:(1) Eligibility for the area aid under the general scheme referred to in Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 is subject to an obligation to set land aside.(2) The detailed rules of application fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2316/1999(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1393/2001(4), stipulate that the set aside period must begin no later than 15 January and that no agricultural production is authorised on the land set aside.(3) As a result of adverse weather conditions while sowing during spring 2001 the producers in various regions of some Member States cannot harvest their sugar and fodder beet before 15 January 2002, on lands to be set aside in the 2002/03 marketing year. Under the circumstances, and as an exceptional measure, where growers so request they should be authorised to harvest their crops no later than 28 February 2002 without this affecting recognition of the lands in question as properly set aside, provided that they prove that the applicable conditions have been complied with.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. Where a producer, upon application to the competent authority of the Member State concerned, can prove that:- harvesting could not take place before 15 January 2002 as a result of adverse weather conditions or delayed sowing,- harvesting of sugar and fodder beet where done, was done no later than 28 February 2002,- all the other conditions applying to set-aside land have been complied with,the lands in questions shall be considered, notwithstanding Article 19(2) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 2316/1999, as properly set-aside for the 2002/03 marketing year. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 15 January 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 January 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 1.(2) OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 16.(3) OJ L 280, 30.10.1999, p. 43.(4) OJ L 187, 10.7.2001, p. 29.
",set-aside;abandonment premium;premium for cessation of production;leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;oleaginous plant;oil seed;land use;utilisation of land;production aid;aid to producers;atmospheric conditions;artificial precipitation;precipitation;rain;sunshine;wind,22
11561,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1486/93 of 16 June 1993 concerning the classification of certain goods in the combined nomenclature. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1001/93 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas in order to ensure uniform application of the combined nomenclature annexed to the said Regulation, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has set down the general rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and these rules also apply to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivisions to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff or other measures relating to trade in goods;Whereas, pursuant to the said general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table annexed to the present Regulation must be classified under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3;Whereas it is appropriate that binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the combined nomenclature and which do not conform to the rights established by this Regulation, can continue to be invoked under the provisions in Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3796/90 (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2674/92 (4), for a period of three months by the holder if a binding contract has been concluded such as is envisaged in Article 14 (3) (a) or (b) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1715/90 (5);Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Nomenclature Committee,. The goods described in column 1 of the annexed table are now classified within the combined nomenclature under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2 of the said table. Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States which do not conform to the rights established by this Regulation can continue to be invoked under the provisions of Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 3796/90 for a period of three months by the holder if a binding contract has been concluded as envisaged in Article 14 (3) (a) or (b) of Regulation (EEC) No 1715/90. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 June 1993.For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ No L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1.(2)  OJ No L 104, 29. 4. 1993, p. 28.(3)  OJ No L 365, 28. 12. 1990, p. 17.(4)  OJ No L 271, 16. 9. 1992, p. 5.(5)  OJ No L 160, 26. 6. 1990, p. 1.ANNEXDescription Classification CN code Reason(1) (2) (3)Sterilized food preparation in the form of a milky white opaque liquid tasting and smelling of coconut, made by milling and squeezing coconut pulp combined with water, having the following analytical properties: 2106 90 91 Classification in accordance with General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and the wording of CN codes 2106, 2106 90 and 2106 90 91.Water 79,6 % by weightSucrose 3,3 % by weightTotal fat content 16,6 % by weightFibre 0,1 % by weightAsh 0,4 % by weight
",nut;almond;chestnut;coconut;hazel nut;pistachio;walnut;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
29332,"2005/116/EC: Commission Decision of 8 February 2005 on the continuation in the year 2005 of Community comparative trials and tests on propagating material of Hosta Tratt. under Council Directive 98/56/EC started in 2004. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 98/56/EC of 20 July 1998 on the marketing of propagating material of ornamental plants (1),Having regard to Commission Decision 2003/865/EC of 11 December 2003 setting out the arrangements for Community comparative trials and tests on propagating material of Pelargonium l’Hérit. and Hosta Tratt., Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch and Rosa L. under Council Directive 98/56/EC (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas:(1) Decision 2003/865/EC sets out the arrangements for the comparative trials and tests to be carried out under Directive 98/56/EC as regards Hosta Tratt. for 2004 and 2005.(2) Tests and trials carried out in 2004 should be continued in 2005,. Community comparative trials and tests which began in 2004 on propagating material of Hosta Tratt. shall be continued in 2005 in accordance with Decision 2003/865/EC.. Done at Brussels, 8 February 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 226, 13.8.1998, p. 16. Directive as last amended by Directive 2003/61/EC (OJ L 165, 3.7.2003, p. 23).(2)  OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 62.
",horticulture;decorative plant;seedling;cutting (plant);plant propagation;grafting;plant reproduction;comparative analysis;comparative assessment;comparative research;comparison;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;testing;experiment;industrial testing;pilot experiment;test,22
41272,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 514/2012 of 18 June 2012 amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 implementing Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the increased level of official controls on imports of certain feed and food of non-animal origin  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules (1), and in particular Article 15(5) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 (2) lays down rules concerning the increased level of official controls to be carried out on imports of feed and food of non-animal origin listed in Annex I thereto (‘the list’), at the points of entry into the territories referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.(2) Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 provides that the list is to be reviewed on a regular basis, and at least quarterly, taking into account at least the sources of information referred to in that Article.(3) The occurrence and relevance of food incidents notified through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), the findings of missions to third countries carried out by the Food and Veterinary Office, as well as the quarterly reports on consignments of feed and food of non-animal origin submitted by Member States to the Commission in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 indicate that the list should be amended.(4) In particular, the list should be amended by decreasing the frequency of official controls of the commodities for which the information sources indicate an overall improvement of compliance with the relevant requirements provided for in Union legislation and for which the current level of official control is therefore no longer justified.(5) The list should also be amended to increase the frequency of official controls of the commodities for which the same sources of information show a higher degree of non-compliance with the relevant Union legislation, thereby warranting an increased level of official controls.(6) In addition, certain other commodities for which the information sources indicate a degree of non-compliance with the relevant safety requirements, thereby warranting the introduction of an increased level of official controls, should be included in the list.(7) The entries in the list for certain imports from India and for certain other commodities imported from the Dominican Republic should therefore be amended accordingly. In addition, an entry concerning consignments of nutmeg and mace from Indonesia should be inserted in the list.(8) The amendment to the list concerning the reduction in the frequency of official controls on imports of yardlong beans, bitter melon, peppers and aubergines from the Dominican Republic should apply as soon as possible, as the original safety concerns have been partially solved. Accordingly, the amendments to the list concerning the entry for that third country should apply from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.(9) Taking into account the number of amendments that need to be made to Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 669/2009, it is appropriate to replace it by the text in the Annex to this Regulation.(10) Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly.(11) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 July 2012.However, the amendment to Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 concerning the reduction in the frequency of physical and identity checks on yardlong beans, bitter melon, peppers and aubergines from the Dominican Republic shall apply from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 June 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 194, 25.7.2009, p. 11.ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 is replaced by the following:‘ANNEX IFeed and food of non-animal origin subject to an increased level of official controls at the designated point of entryFeed and food CN code (1) Country of origin Hazard Frequency of physical and identity checksHazelnuts 0802 21 00; 0802 22 00 Azerbaijan (AZ) Aflatoxins 10(Feed and food)— Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell—— Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled—— Peanut butter—— Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved— 2008 11 91; 2008 11 96; 2008 11 98(Feed and food)Dried Noodles ex 1902 China (CN) Aluminium 10(Food)Pomelos ex 0805 40 00 China (CN) Pesticide residues analysed with multi-residue methods based on GC-MS and LC-MS or with single-residue methods (11) 20(Food — fresh)Tea, whether or not flavoured 0902 China (CN) Pesticide residues analysed with multi-residue methods based on GC-MS and LC-MS or with single-residue methods (10) 10(Food)— Yardlong beans— ex 0708 20 00; ex 0710 22 00— Bitter melon— ex 0709 99 90; ex 0710 80 95— Peppers (sweet and other than sweet) (Capsicum spp.)— 0709 60 10; ex 0709 60 99; 0710 80 51; ex 0710 80 59— Aubergines— 0709 30 00; ex 0710 80 95(Food — fresh, chilled or frozen vegetables)— Oranges (fresh or dried)— 0805 10 20; 0805 10 80— Peaches (excluding nectarines)—— Pomegranates—— Strawberries—(Food — fresh fruits and vegetables)Peppers (sweet and other than sweet) (Capsicum spp.) 0709 60 10; ex 0709 60 99; 0710 80 51; ex 0710 80 59 Egypt (EG) Pesticide residues analysed with multi-residue methods based on GC-MS and LC-MS or with single-residue methods (12) 10(Food — fresh, chilled or frozen)— Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell—— Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled—— Peanut butter—(Feed and Food)Curry leaves (Bergera/Murraya koenigii) ex 1211 90 85 India (IN) Pesticide residues analysed with multi-residue methods based on GC-MS and LC-MS or with single residue methods (5) 50(Food — fresh herbs)— Capsicum annuum, whole—— Capsicum annuum, crushed or ground—— Dried fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, whole, other than sweet peppers (Capsicum annuum)—— Curry (chilli products)—— Nutmeg— 0908 11 00, 0908 12 00— Mace— 0908 21 00, 0908 22 00— Ginger— 0910 11 00, 0910 12 00— Curcuma longa (turmeric)—(Food — dried spices)— Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell—— Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled—— Peanut butter—— Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved— 2008 11 91; 2008 11 96; 2008 11 98(Feed and food)Feed additives and premixtures ex 2309; 2917 19 90; ex 2817 00 00; ex 2820 90 10; ex 2820 90 90; ex 2821 10 00; ex 2825 50 00; ex 2833 21 00; ex 2833 25 00; ex 2833 29 20; ex 2833 29 80; ex 2835; ex 2836; ex 2839; 2936 India (IN) Cadmium and lead 10(Feed)Okra ex 0709 99 90 India (IN) Pesticide residues analysed with multi-residue methods based on GC-MS and LC-MS or with single-residue methods (2) 50(Food — fresh)— 0908 11 00, 0908 12 00— 0908 21 00, 0908 22 00(Food — dried spices)Watermelon (egusi, Citrullus lanatus) seeds and derived products ex 1207 70 00; ex 1106 30 90; ex 2008 99 99 Nigeria (NG) Aflatoxins 50(Food)— Capsicum annuum, whole—— Capsicum annuum, crushed or ground—— Dried fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, whole, other than sweet peppers (Capsicum annuum)—(Food — dried spice)Peppers (other than sweet)(Capsicum spp.) ex 0709 60 99 Thailand (TH) Pesticide residues analysed with multi-residue methods based on GC-MS and LC-MS or with single-residue methods (9) 10(Food — fresh)— Coriander leaves—— Basil (holy, sweet)—— Mint—(Food — fresh herbs)— Coriander leaves—— Basil (holy, sweet)—(Food — fresh herbs)— Yardlong beans— ex 0708 20 00; ex 0710 22 00— Aubergines— 0709 30 00; ex 0710 80 95— Brassica vegetables— 0704; ex 0710 80 95(Food — fresh, chilled or frozen vegetables)— Sweet Peppers (Capsicum annuum)— 0709 60 10; 0710 80 51— Tomatoes— 0702 00 00; 0710 80 70(Food — fresh, chilled or frozen vegetables)Dried grapes (vine fruit) 0806 20 Uzbekistan (UZ) Ochratoxin A 50(Food)— Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell—— Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled—— Peanut butter—— Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved— 2008 11 91; 2008 11 96; 2008 11 98(Feed and food)(1)  Where only certain products under any CN code are required to be examined and no specific subdivision under that code exists in the goods nomenclature, the CN code is marked ‘ex’ (for example, ex 1006 30: only Basmati rice for direct human consumption is included).(2)  In particular residues of: Acephate, Methamidophos, Triazophos, Endosulfan, Monocrotophos, Methomyl, Thiodicarb, Diafenthiuron, Thiamethoxam, Fipronil, Oxamyl, Acetamipirid, Indoxacarb, Mandipropamid.(3)  In particular residues of: Amitraz, Acephate, Aldicarb, Benomyl, Carbendazim, Chlorfenapyr, Chlorpyrifos, CS2 (Dithiocarbamates), Diafenthiuron, Diazinon, Dichlorvos, Dicofol, Dimethoate, Endosulfan, Fenamidone, Imidacloprid, Malathion, Methamidophos, Methiocarb, Methomyl, Monocrotophos, Omethoate, Oxamyl, Profenofos, Propiconazole, Thiabendazol, Thiacloprid.(4)  In particular residues of: Acephate, Carbaryl, Carbendazim, Carbofuran, Chlorpyriphos, Chlorpyriphos-methyl, Dimethoate, Ethion, Malathion, Metalaxyl, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Monocrotophos, Omethoate, Prophenophos, Prothiophos, Quinalphos, Triadimefon, Triazophos, Dicrotophos, EPN, Triforine.(5)  In particular residues of: Triazophos, Oxydemeton-methyl, Chlorpyriphos, Acetamiprid, Thiamethoxam, Clothianidin, Methamidophos, Acephate, Propargite, Monocrotophos.(6)  Reference method EN/ISO 6579 or a method validated against it as referred to in Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 (OJ L 338, 22.12.2005, p. 1).(7)  In particular residues of: Carbendazim, Cyfluthrin Cyprodinil, Diazinon, Dimethoate, Ethion, Fenitrothion, Fenpropathrin, Fludioxonil, Hexaflumuron, Lambda-cyhalothrin, Methiocarb, Methomyl, Omethoate, Oxamyl, Phenthoate, Thiophanate-methyl.(8)  In particular residues of: Methomyl, Oxamyl, Carbendazim, Clofentezine, Diafenthiuron, Dimethoate, Formetanate, Malathion, Procymidone, Tetradifon, Thiophanate-methyl.(9)  In particular residues of: Carbofuran, Methomyl, Omethoate, Dimethoate, Triazophos, Malathion, Profenofos, Prothiofos, Ethion, Carbendazim, Triforine, Procymidone, Formetanate.(10)  In particular residues of: Buprofezin; Imidacloprid; Fenvalerate and Esfenvalerate (Sum of RS & SR isomers); Profenofos; Trifluralin; Triazophos; Triadimefon and Triadimenol (sum of triadimefon and triadimenol), Cypermethrin (cypermethrin including other mixtures of constituent isomers (sum of isomers)).(11)  In particular residues of: Triazofos, Triadimefon and Triadimenol (sum of triadimefon and triadimenol), Parathion-methyl, Fenthoate, Methidathion.(12)  In particular residues of: Carbofuran (sum), Chlorpyrifos, Cypermethrin (sum), Cyproconazole, Dicofol (sum), Difenoconazole, Dinotefuran, Ethion, Flusilazole, Folpet, Prochloraz, Profenofos, Propiconazole, Thiophanate-methyl and Triforine.’
",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;Indonesia;Republic of Indonesia;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;agricultural product;farm product;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;import (EU);Community import;Dominican Republic;surveillance concerning imports;Community surveillance,22
3643,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 308/2004 of 20 February 2004 redistributing unused portions of the 2003 quantitative quotas for certain products originating in the People's Republic of China. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 520/94(1) of 7 March 1994 establishing a Community procedure for administering quantitative quotas, and in particular Article 2(5) and Articles 14 and 24 thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 427/2003(2) of 3 March 2003 on a transitional product-specific safeguard mechanism and amending Regulation (EC) No 519/94 on common rules for imports from certain third countries provided for annual quantitative quotas for certain products originating in the People's Republic of China listed in Annex I to that Regulation. The provisions of Regulation (EC) No 520/94 are applicable to those quotas.(2) The Commission adopted Regulation (EC) No 738/94(3), laying down general rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 520/94. These provisions apply to the administration of the above quotas subject to the provisions of this Regulation.(3) In accordance with Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94, the competent authorities of the Member States notified the Commission of the quantities of quotas assigned in 2003 and not used.(4) The unused quantities could not be redistributed in time to be used before the end of the 2003 quota year.(5) Examination of the data received for each of the products in question indicates that the quantities not used in the 2003 quota year should be redistributed in 2004, up to a limit of the amounts set out in Annex I to this Regulation.(6) The different administrative methods provided for by Regulation (EC) No 520/94 have been analysed and it is considered that the method based on traditional trade flows should be adopted. Under this method quota tranches are divided into two portions, one of which is reserved for traditional importers and the other for other applicants.(7) This has proved to be the best way of ensuring the continuity of business for the Community importers concerned and avoiding any disturbance of trade flows.(8) Quantities redistributed under this Regulation should be divided using the same criteria as for the allocation of the 2003 quotas.(9) It is necessary to simplify the formalities to be fulfilled by traditional importers who already hold import licences issued when the 2004 Community quotas were allocated. The competent administrative authorities already possess the requisite evidence of either 1998 or 1999 imports for all traditional importers. The latter need therefore only enclose a copy of their previous licences with their new licence applications.(10) Measures should be taken to provide the best conditions for the allocation of that portion of the quota reserved for non-traditional importers with a view to optimum use of quotas. To this end, it is appropriate to provide for that portion to be allocated in proportion to the quantities requested, on the basis of a simultaneous examination of import licence applications actually lodged, and grant access only to importers who can prove that they obtained and made use of at least 80 % of an import licence for the product in question during the 2003 quota year. The amount that any non-traditional importer may request should also be restricted to a set volume or value.(11) For the purposes of quota allocation, a time limit must be set for the submission of licence applications by importers.(12) With a view to optimum use of quotas, licence applications for imports of footwear under quotas which refer to several CN codes must specify the quantities required for each code.(13) The Member States must inform the Commission of the import licence applications received, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94. The information about traditional importers' previous imports must be expressed in the same units as the quota in question.(14) In view of the fact that the quota system will expire on 31 December 2004, the expiry date of the redistribution import licences is set at 31 December 2004.(15) These measures are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the administration of quotas set up under Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94,. This Regulation lays down specific provisions for the redistribution in 2004 of portions of the 2003 quantitative quotas referred to in Council Regulation (EC) No 427/2003 which were not used in the 2003 quota year.The quantities not used in the 2003 quota year shall be redistributed up to the limit of the volumes or values set out in Annex I to this Regulation.Regulation (EC) No 738/94 shall apply subject to the specific provisions of this Regulation. 1. The quantitative quotas referred to in Article 1 shall be allocated using the method based on traditional trade flows, referred to in Article 2(2)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 520/94.2. The portions of each quantitative quota set aside for traditional importers and non-traditional importers are set out in Annex II to this Regulation.3. (a) The portion set aside for non-traditional importers shall be apportioned using the method based on allocation in proportion to quantities requested; the volume requested by a single importer may not exceed that shown in Annex III. Only importers who can prove that they imported at least 80 % of the volume of the product for which they were granted an import licence pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2077/2002(4) shall be entitled to apply for import licences.(b) Operators that are deemed to be related persons as defined by Article 143 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93(5) may only submit single licence application for the portion of the quota set aside for non-traditional importers regarding the goods described in the application. In addition to the statement required by Article 3(2)(g) of Regulation (EC) No 738/94, the licence application for the non-traditional quota shall state that the applicant is not related to any other operator applying for the non-traditional quota line in question. Applications for import licences shall be lodged with the competent authorities listed in Annex IV to this Regulation from the day following the day of publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union until 15.00, Brussels time, on 10 March 2004. 1. For the purposes of allocating the portion of each quota set aside for the traditional importers, ""traditional"" importers shall mean importers who can show that they have imported goods in the calendar year 1998 or 1999.2. The supporting documents referred to in Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94 shall relate to the release for free circulation during either calendar year 1998 or 1999, as indicated by the importer, of products originating in the People's Republic of China which are covered by the quota in respect of which the application is made.3. Instead of the documents referred to in the first indent of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94 applicants may enclose with their licence applications documents drawn up and certified by the competent national authorities on the basis of available customs information as evidence of the imports of the product in question during calendar year 1998 or 1999 carried out by themselves or, where applicable, by the operator whose activities they have taken over.Applicants already holding import licences issued for 2004 under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1956/2003(6) or under Commission Regulation (EC) No 215/2004(7) for products covered by the licence application may enclose a copy of their previous licences with their licence applications. In that case they shall indicate in their licence application the aggregate quantity of imports of the product in question during the chosen reference period. Member States shall inform the Commission no later than 1 April 2004 at 10.00, Brussels time, of the number and aggregate quantity of import licence applications and, in the case of applications from traditional importers, of the volume of previous imports carried out by traditional importers during the chosen reference period referred to in Article 4(1) of this Regulation. No later than 30 days after having received all the information required under Article 5, the Commission shall adopt the quantitative criteria to be used by the competent national authorities for the purpose of meeting importers' applications. Import licences shall be valid up to 31 December 2004. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 February 2004.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 66, 10.3.1994, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).(2) OJ L 65, 8.3.2003, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1985/2003 (OJ L 295, 13.11.2003, p. 43).(3) OJ L 87, 31.3.1994, p. 47. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 983/96 (OJ L 131, 1.6.1996, 47).(4) OJ L 319, 23.11.2002, p. 12.(5) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.(6) OJ L 289, 7.11.2003, p. 10.(7) OJ L 36, 7.2.2004, p. 10.ANNEX IQuantities to be redistributed>TABLE>ANNEX IIAllocation of the quotas>TABLE>ANNEX IIIMaximum quantity which may be requested by each non-traditional importer>TABLE>ANNEX IVList of the competent national authorities in the Member States1. BELGIQUE/BELGÏEService public fédéral Économie, PME, Classes moyennes &  énergie Administration du Potentiel économiquePolitiques d'accès aux marchés, Service LicencesFederale Overheidsdienst Economie, K.M.O., Middenstand en Energie Bestuur Economisch PotentieelMarkttoegangsbeleid, Dienst VergunningenGeneraal Lemanstraat 60, Rue Général-Leman 60 B - 1040 Brussel/Bruxelles Tél./Tel.: (32-2) 206 58 16 Télécopieur/Fax: (32-2) 230 83 22/231 14 842. DANMARKErhvervs- og Boligstyrelsen Vejlsøvej 29 DK - 8600 Silkeborg Tlf. (45) 35 46 64 30 Fax (45) 35 46 64 013. DEUTSCHLANDBundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) Frankfurter Straße 29-35 D - 65760 Eschborn Tel. (49) 619 69 08-0 Fax (49) 619 69 42 26/(49) 619 69 08-8004. GREECEMinistry of Economy &  Finance General Directorate of Policy Planning &  ImplementationDirectorate of International Economic Issues1, Kornarou Street GR - 105-63 Athens Tel.: (30-210) 328-60 31/328 60 32 Fax: (30-210) 328 60 94/328 60 595. ESPAÑAMinisterio de Economía y Hacienda Dirección General de Comercio Exterior Paseo de la Castellana 162 E - 28046 Madrid Tel.: (34) 913 49 38 94/913 49 37 78 Fax: (34) 913 49 38 32/913 49 37 406. FRANCEService des titres du commerce extérieur 8, rue de la Tour-des-Dames F - 75436 Paris Cedex 09 Tél. (33) 155 07 46 69/95 Télécopieur (33) 155 07 48 32/34/357. IRELANDDepartment of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Licensing Unit, Block C Earlsfort CentreHatch StreetDublin 2 Ireland Tel. (353-1) 631 25 41 Fax (353-1) 631 25 628. ITALIAMinistero Attività Produttive Direzione Generale Politica Commerciale e la Gestione del regime degli scambiDiv. VIIViale Boston 25 I - 00144 Roma Tel. (39-6) 599 32 489/(39-6) 599 32 487 Fax (39-6) 592 55 569. LUXEMBOURGMinistère des affaires étrangères Office des licences Boîte postale 113 L - 2011 Luxembourg Tel. (352) 22 61 62 Fax (352) 46 61 3810. NEDERLANDBelastingdienst/Douane Engelse Kamp 2 Postbus 30003 9700 RD Groningen Nederland Tel. (31-50) 523 91 11 Fax (31-50) 523 22 1011. ÖSTERREICHBundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit AußenwirtschaftsadministrationAbteilung C2/2Stubenring 1 A - 1011 Wien Tel. (43-1) 71 10 00 Fax (43-1) 711 00 83 8612. PORTUGALMinistério das Finanças Direcção-Geral das Alfândegas e dos Impostos Especiais sobre o Consumo, Edifício da Alfândega de Lisboa Largo do Terreiro do Trigo P - 1100 Lisboa Tel.: (351-21) 881 4263 Fax: (351) -21 881 426113. SUOMITullihallitus/Tullstyrelsen Erottajankatu/Skillnadsgatan 2 FIN - 00101 Helsinki/Helsingfors P./Tel: (358-9) 6141 F. (358-9) 614 28 5214. SVERIGEKommerskollegium Box 6803 S - 113 86 Stockholm Tfn (46-8) 690 48 00 Fax (46-8) 30 67 5915. UNITED KINGDOMDepartment of Trade and Industry Import Licensing Branch Queensway HouseWest PrecinctBillingham TS23 2NF United Kingdom Tel. (44-1642) 36 43 33/36 43 34 Fax (44-1642) 53 35 57
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31473,"2006/270/EC: Commission Decision of  4 April 2006  amending Decision 92/452/EEC as regards certain embryo collection and production teams in the United States of America  (notified under document number C(2006) 1248)   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species (1), and in particular Article 8 (1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 92/452/EEC of 30 July 1992 establishing lists of embryo collection teams and embryo production teams approved in third countries for export of bovine embryos to the Community (2) provides that Member States are only to import embryos from third countries where they have been collected, processed and stored by embryo collection teams listed in that Decision.(2) The United States of America have requested that amendments be made to the entries for that country on those lists as regards certain embryo collection and production teams.(3) The United States of America have provided guarantees regarding compliance with the appropriate rules set out in Directive 89/556/EEC and the embryo collection teams concerned have been officially approved for exports to the Community by the veterinary services of that country.(4) Decision 92/452/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply from 10 April 2006. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 April 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 302, 19.10.1989, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Decision 2006/60/EC (OJ L 31, 3.2.2006, p. 24).(2)  OJ L 250, 29.8.1992, p. 40. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/85/EC (OJ L 40, 11.2.2006, p. 24).ANNEXThe Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC is amended as follows:(a) the following row for United States of America embryo collection teams is deleted:Pat Richards, DVM1215 F 2000 SBliss, ID(b) the following row for United States of America is inserted:Trans Ova Genetics2938 380th StSioux Center, IA 51250(c) the row for United States of America embryo collection team No 91IA029 is replaced by the following:Westwood Embryo Services1760 Dakota AveWaverly, IA 50677(d) the row for United States of America embryo collection team No 96CO084 is replaced by the following:Genetics West17890 Weld County Road 5Berthoud, CO 80513
",import;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal breeding;animal selection;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;United States;USA;United States of America,22
34839,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1454/2007 of 10 December 2007 laying down common rules for establishing a tender procedure for fixing export refunds for certain agricultural products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 31(14) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (2), and in particular Article 18 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in rice (3) and in particular Article 15(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 of 20 February 2006 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (4) and in particular Article 33(4), thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 and the corresponding articles of other Regulations on the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products, the difference between quotations or prices on the world market and in the Community may be covered for certain agricultural products by export refunds to the extent necessary to enable those products to be exported within the limits resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty.(2) In order to make the most efficient possible use of the resources available and to increase transparency and the competition among exporters willing to participate in the refund scheme, refunds may be fixed by the Commission by a tendering procedure for products in respect of which provision was made for such a procedure in the past.(3) Commission Regulations laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of tendering for export refunds for certain common market organisations provide for different procedural rules in respect of tenders for export refunds.(4) In order to simplify and improve effectiveness of the management and control mechanisms, common rules should be laid down for the management of tendering procedures for export refunds.(5) In order to reduce the administrative burden on the operators and national administrations the tendering procedure should be organised in conjunction with the application procedure for the export licence and the tender security should also constitute the licence security once the tender is successful.(6) Tenders should contain all the information necessary to assess them, and communications between Member States and the Commission should be provided for.(7) The security should ensure that the accepted quantities are exported pursuant to the licence issued under the tender. Therefore, provisions should be adopted for the release and the forfeiting of the security lodged in accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2220/85 of 22 July 1985 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of securities for agricultural products (5).(8) On the basis of the tenders received a maximum export refund may be fixed. However, situations may arise on the market in which economic or other aspects urge that none of the tenders received be accepted.(9) Experience has shown that provisions need to be laid down to deter inaccurate documents from being presented. A suitable sanctions system should therefore be established and the cases where no sanctions are to be applied should be determined.(10) Commission Regulations (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of export refunds on agricultural products (6) and EC No 1291/2000 of 9 June 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products (7) should apply to the export refunds provided for in this Regulation.(11) As a consequence of the adoption of common rules, Commission Regulations (EEC) No 584/75 of 6 March 1975 laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of tendering for export refunds on rice (8) and, (EC) No 580/2004 of 26 March 2004 establishing a tender procedure concerning export refunds for certain milk products (9) should be repealed.(12) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committees concerned,. Article 1Scope1.   This Regulation lays down common rules for the organisation and management of tendering procedures for fixing the amount of the export refunds for the products of the following sectors:(a) milk and milk products;(b) cereals;(c) rice;(d) sugar.It shall apply without prejudice to the derogations and specific provisions laid down in Commission Regulations opening a tendering procedure concerning export refunds specific to the agricultural products mentioned in the first subparagraph.2.   For the purposes of application of this Regulation ‘the competent authorities of the Member States’ are the departments or bodies accredited by the Member States as paying agencies which fulfil the conditions laid down in Article 6 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 (10).3.   Regulations (EC) No 800/1999 and (EC) No 1291/2000 shall apply, save as otherwise provided for in this Regulation. Opening of the Tendering Procedure1.   For each product concerned the tendering procedure shall be opened by Commission Regulation, hereinafter referred to as ‘Regulation opening the tendering procedure’, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 42(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 and the corresponding Articles of the other Regulations on the common organisation of the markets in the agricultural products concerned.2.   The Regulation opening the tendering procedure shall contain the following information:(a) the products covered by the tendering procedure with their relevant CN codes;(b) the period covered by the tender (tendering period) and the different sub-periods when the tenders can be lodged;(c) the opening and closing time between which tenders may be lodged;(d) the global quantity covered by the tendering procedure, if necessary;(e) the minimum quantity each tender must provide for;(f) the amount of the security;(g) the destination to which products have to be exported, if required;(h) the competent authority of Member States to which tenders are to be sent.3.   The information required in points (b), (d) and (h) of paragraph 2, may be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by a notice of invitation to tender.4.   At least six days must elapse between the entry into force of the Regulation opening the tendering procedure or the publication of the notice of invitation to tender and the first date for the submission of tenders. Submission of tenders and application for export licences1.   Tenders shall be lodged by operators established and registered for VAT purposes in the Community to the competent authorities of the Member States indicated either in the Regulation opening the tendering procedure or in the notice of invitation to tender.2.   Tenders shall be lodged in conjunction with and using the application form for an export licence as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000.3.   Tenders may be lodged by electronic means, using the method made available to the operators by the Member State concerned. The competent authorities of the Member States may require that electronic tenders be accompanied by an advance electronic signature within the meaning of Article 2(2) of Directive 1999/93/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (11). In all other cases, the competent authorities shall require an electronic signature offering equivalent assurances with regard to the functionalities attributed to a signature by applying the same rules and conditions as these defined in the Commission's provisions on electronic and digitised documents, set out by Commission Decision 2004/563/EC, Euratom (12), and in its implementing rules (13).4.   In case of application of Article 2(2)(g), the licence application shall bear an indication of the destinations referred to in the Regulation opening the tendering procedure.5.   A tender shall be valid if the following conditions are met:(a) it indicates in Section 20 of the licence application a reference to the Regulation opening the tendering procedure and the expiry date for the sub-period of submission of the tenders;(b) it indicates in Section 4 of the licence application the identification data of the tenderer: name, address and the VAT registration number;(c) it indicates in Section 16 of the licence application the CN code of the product;(d) it respects the minimum and maximum quantity indicated in the Regulation opening the tendering procedure, if applicable;(e) it indicates in Section 20 of the licence application the export refund offered per unit in euros and cents;(f) it indicates in Sections 17 and 18 of the licence application the quantity of the product to be exported;(g) it specifies in section No 7 of the licence application the export destination in case of application of Article 2(2)(g);(h) the tenderer has lodged a security before the end of the submission sub-period, in accordance with the provisions of Title III of Regulation (EC) No 2220/85 and by way of derogation from Article 15 paragraph 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000, and has provided proof thereof within the same period;(i) it does not include any conditions introduced by the tenderer other than those mentioned in this paragraph;(j) it is presented in the official language, or one of the official languages of the Member State in which the tender is lodged.6.   The tender security shall constitute the export licence security.7.   Tenders shall not be withdrawn nor amended after their submission. Examination of tenders1.   The competent authorities of the Member States shall examine tenders based on the elements mentioned in Article 3(5). They shall verify in particular the correctness of that information and they shall decide on the validity of tenders.2.   Persons authorised to receive and examine the tenders shall be under an obligation not to disclose any particulars relating thereto to any unauthorised person.3.   In the case of an invalid tender the competent authorities of the Member States shall inform the tenderer thereof. Notification of the tenders to the Commission1.   All valid tenders shall be notified to the Commission by the competent authorities of the Member States.2.   The notifications shall not contain the data referred to in Article 3(5)(b).3.   The notifications shall be made by electronic means, using the method indicated to the Member States by the Commission, within a specific period fixed by the Commission Regulations opening the tendering procedure in question.The form and content of the notifications shall be defined on the basis of models made available by the Commission to the Member States. Those models shall not apply until the Management Committee competent has been informed.4.   Nil returns shall be notified to the Commission by the Member States within the period referred to in paragraph 3. Decision on the basis of the tenders1.   On the basis of the tenders notified in accordance with Article 5(1), the Commission shall decide, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 42(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 and the corresponding Articles of the other Regulations on the common organisation of the markets in the agricultural products concerned:(a) not to fix a maximum refund; or(b) to fix a maximum refund.2.   In the case of tenders submitted at the level of the maximum refund, in case of application of Article 2(2)(d), a coefficient applicable to awarding the quantities tendered may be fixed by the Commission.3.   The decision on refunds shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Decisions on tenders and issuing of export licenses1.   Where a maximum export refund has been fixed in accordance with Article 6(1), the competent authorities of the Member States shall accept tenders which are equal to or lower than the maximum refund. All the other tenders will be rejected.2.   Where no refund has been fixed all tenders shall be rejected.The competent authorities of the Member States shall not accept tenders that have not been notified according to Article 5(1).3.   The competent authorities of the Member States shall adopt Decisions referred to in paragraph 1 after the publication of Commission's Decision on refunds referred to in Article 6(1).4.   No later than the fifth working day following the entry into force of the Commission's Decision fixing a maximum refund, the competent authority of the Member State shall issue successful tenderers export licences for the quantity accepted, mentioning the refund offered in the tender. In case of application of Article 2(2)(g), the licence shall bear an indication of the destinations referred to in the Regulation opening the tender.5.   By way of derogation from Article 23 paragraph 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000, the export licence shall become valid on its actual day of issue. Rights and obligations of successful tenderers1.   Successful tenderers shall have the right to be awarded an export licence in respect of the quantity and export refund accepted, in accordance with the Decision referred to in Article 7(3).2.   Successful tenderers shall have the obligation to export the accepted quantity within the period of validity of the licence, and to deliver it to the destination referred to in Article 2(2)(g) if applicable. Releasing and forfeiting of the security1.   The primary requirement within the meaning of Article 20(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2220/85 is to export the accepted quantity, within the period of validity of the licence. In case where the Regulation opening the tendering procedure provides for a specified destination as referred to in Article 2(2)(g), of this Regulation, Article 35(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 shall apply.2.   The security shall be released if:(a) the tender is invalid or rejected;(b) the obligation referred to in Article 8(2) has been fulfilled;(c) in case of application of Article 6(2) the amount of the released security shall correspond to the quantity not accepted.3.   The security shall be forfeited when the obligation referred to in Article 8(2) is not fulfilled except in cases of force majeure. 0Recovery of refunds and sanctions1.   Without prejudice to Chapter 2 of Title IV of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999, where it is found that a document presented by a tenderer for the attribution of the rights deriving from this Regulation provides for incorrect information and where the incorrect information concerned is decisive for the attribution of that right, the competent authorities of the Member State shall exclude the tenderer from participating in the scheme of granting export refunds through a tendering procedure for the products covered by the procedure in question, for a period of one year from the moment when a final administrative decision establishing the irregularity has been made.2.   Paragraph 1 shall not apply if the applicant proves, to the satisfaction of the competent authorities that the situation referred to in paragraph 1 is not due to his gross negligence or that it is due to force majeure or to obvious error.3.   Member States shall inform the Commission of the cases of application of paragraph 1. The Commission shall keep the information available to the other Member States. 1RepealsRegulation (EEC) No 584/75 is repealed.Regulation (EC) No 580/2004 is repealed from 1 July 2008. 2Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply for tenders which are opened after the entry into force of this Regulation, without prejudice to the second subparagraph of Article 11.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 December 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1152/2007 (OJ L 258, 4.10.2007, p. 3).(2)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 735/2007 (OJ L 169, 29.6.2007, p. 6).(3)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 96. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 797/2006 ( OJ L 144, 31.5.2006, p. 1).(4)  OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1260/2007 (OJ L 283, 27.10.2007, p. 1).(5)  OJ L 205, 3.8.1985, p. 5. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2006 (OJ L 365, 21.12.2006, p. 52).(6)  OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1001/2007 (OJ L 226, 30.8.2007, p. 9).(7)  OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2006.(8)  OJ L 61, 7.3.1975, p. 25. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1948/2002 (OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 18).(9)  OJ L 90, 27.3.2004, p. 58. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 128/2007 (OJ L 41, 13.2.2007, p. 6).(10)  OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1.(11)  OJ L 13, 19.1.2000, p. 12.(12)  OJ L 251, 27.7.2004, p. 9.(13)  Document SEC(2005) 1578.
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36860,"Commission Directive 2009/160/EU of 17 December 2009 amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC to include 2-phenylphenol as active substance (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulations (EC) No 1112/2002 (2) and (EC) No 2229/2004 (3) lay down the detailed rules for the implementation of the fourth stage of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and establish a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. That list includes 2-phenylphenol.(2) For 2-phenylphenol the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed in accordance with the provisions laid down in Regulations (EC) No 1112/2002 and (EC) No 2229/2004 for a range of uses proposed by the notifier. Moreover, those Regulations designate the rapporteur Member States which have to submit the relevant assessment reports and recommendations to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in accordance with Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 2229/2004. For 2-phenylphenol the rapporteur Member State was Spain and all relevant information was submitted on 11 February 2008.(3) The assessment report has been peer reviewed by the Member States and the EFSA and presented to the Commission on 19 December 2008 in the format of the EFSA Scientific Report for 2-phenylphenol (4). This report has been reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and finalised on 27 November 2009 in the format of the Commission review report for 2-phenylphenol.(4) It has appeared from the various examinations made that plant protection products containing 2-phenylphenol may be expected to satisfy, in general, the requirements laid down in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular with regard to the uses which were examined and detailed in the Commission review report. It is therefore appropriate to include 2-phenylphenol in Annex I, in order to ensure that in all Member States the authorisations of plant protection products containing this active substance can be granted in accordance with the provisions of that Directive.(5) Without prejudice to that conclusion, it is appropriate to obtain further information on certain specific points. Article 6(1) of Directive 91/414/EEC provides that the inclusion of a substance in Annex I may be subject to conditions. Therefore it is appropriate to require that the notifier submit further information on the potential for skin depigmentation for workers and consumers due to possible exposure to the metabolite 2-phenylhydroquinone (PHQ) on citrus peel. In addition, the notifier should submit further information to confirm that the analytical method applied in residue trials correctly quantifies the residues of 2-phenylphenol, PHQ and their conjugates.(6) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I in order to permit Member States and the interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements which will result from the inclusion. Since authorisations granted in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC for plant protection products containing 2-phenylphenol expire on 31 December 2009 at the latest, this Directive should enter into force no later than 1 January 2010 to avoid a gap with respect to such plant protection products.(7) Until MRLs have been set in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC (5), European Parliament and Council Directive 95/2/EC of 20 February 1995 on food additives other than colours and sweeteners (6) continues to apply to 2-phenylphenol. For the sake of clarity and to avoid an overlap, it is therefore necessary that the date of application of this Directive is such that the same date may be set for the application of the MRLs adopted for 2-phenylphenol, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.(8) Without prejudice to the obligations defined by Directive 91/414/EEC as a consequence of including an active substance in Annex I, Member States should be allowed an appropriate period after inclusion to review existing authorisations of plant protection products containing 2-phenylphenol to ensure that the requirements laid down by Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular in its Article 13 and the relevant conditions set out in Annex I, are satisfied. Member States should vary, replace or withdraw, as appropriate, existing authorisations, in accordance with the provisions of Directive 91/414/EEC. By derogation from the above deadline, a longer period should be provided for the submission and assessment of the complete Annex III dossier of each plant protection product for each intended use in accordance with the uniform principles laid down in Directive 91/414/EEC.(9) The experience gained from previous inclusions in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC of active substances assessed in the framework of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3600/92 of 11 December 1992 laying down the detailed rules for the implementation of the first stage of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Council Directive 91/414/EEC concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (7) has shown that difficulties can arise in interpreting the duties of holders of existing authorisations in relation to access to data. In order to avoid further difficulties it therefore appears necessary to clarify the duties of the Member States, especially the duty to verify that the holder of an authorisation demonstrates access to a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive. However, this clarification does not impose any new obligations on Member States or holders of authorisations compared to the directives which have been adopted until now amending Annex I.(10) It is therefore appropriate to amend Directive 91/414/EEC accordingly.(11) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. Member States shall adopt and publish by 31 December 2010 at the latest the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 January 2011.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. 1.   Member States shall in accordance with Directive 91/414/EEC, where necessary, amend or withdraw existing authorisations for plant protection products containing 2-phenylphenol as active substances by 31 December 2010.By that date they shall in particular verify that the conditions in Annex I to that Directive relating to 2-phenylphenol are met, with the exception of those identified in part B of the entry concerning that active substance, and that the holders of the authorisations have, or have access to, dossiers satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive in accordance with the conditions of Article 13 of that Directive.2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, for each authorised plant protection product containing 2-phenylphenol as either the only active substance or as one of several active substances all of which were listed in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC by 31 December 2009 at the latest, Member States shall re-evaluate the product in accordance with the uniform principles provided for in Annex VI to Directive 91/414/EEC, on the basis of a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex III to that Directive and taking into account part B of the entry in Annex I to that Directive concerning 2-phenylphenol. On the basis of that evaluation, they shall determine whether the product satisfies the conditions set out in Article 4(1)(b), (c), (d) and (e) of Directive 91/414/EEC.Following that determination Member States shall:(a) in the case of a product containing 2-phenylphenol as the only active substance, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 31 December 2014 at the latest; or(b) in the case of a product containing 2-phenylphenol as one of several active substances, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 31 December 2014 or by the date fixed for such an amendment or withdrawal in the respective Directive or Directives which added the relevant substance or substances to Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, whichever is the latest. This Directive shall enter into force on 1 January 2010. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 2009.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 168, 27.6.2002, p. 14.(3)  OJ L 379, 24.12.2004, p. 13.(4)  EFSA Scientific Report (2008) 217, Conclusion regarding the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance 2-phenylphenol (finalised 19 December 2008).(5)  OJ L 70, 16.3.2005, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 61, 18.3.1995, p. 1.(7)  OJ L 366, 15.12.1992, p. 10.ANNEXThe following entry shall be added at the end of the table in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC:No Common name, identification numbers IUPAC name Purity (1) Entry into force Expiration of inclusion Specific provisions‘305 2-phenylphenol (including its salts such as the sodium salt) biphenyl-2-ol ≥ 998 g/kg 1 January 2010 31 December 2019 PART A(1)  Further details on identity and specification of active substance are provided in the review report.
",marketing standard;grading;plant health product;plant protection product;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;testing;experiment;industrial testing;pilot experiment;test;confidentiality;confidential information,22
35872,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 641/2008 of 4 July 2008 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 as regards the list of vessels engaged in illegal, unreported and unregulated fisheries in the North Atlantic. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 of 16 January 2008 fixing for 2008 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (1), and in particular point 4 of Annex XIII thereof,Whereas:(1) The European Community has, since 1981, been a Party to the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the North-East Atlantic Fisheries (2).(2) In March 2008 the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) made a recommendation to amend the list of vessels that have been confirmed as having engaged in illegal, unreported and unregulated fisheries. Implementation of the recommendation in the Community legal order should be ensured.(3) Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly,. The Appendix to Annex XIII to Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 July 2008.For the CommissionJoe BORGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 19, 23.1.2008, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 541/2008 (OJ L 157, 17.6.2008, p. 23).(2)  OJ L 227, 12.8.1981, p. 21.ANNEXIn Annex XIII to Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 the Appendix is replaced by the following:‘Appendix to Annex XIIIList of vessels with the following IMO numbers that have been confirmed by NEAFC and NAFO as having engaged in illegal, unreported and unregulated fisheriesIMO (1) ship identification number Vessel’s name (2) Flag State (2)7436533 ALFA Georgia7612321 AVIOR Georgia8522030 CARMEN ex-Georgia7700104 CEFEY Russia8028424 CLIFF Cambodia8422852 DOLPHIN Russia7321374 ENXEMBRE Panama8522119 EVA ex-Georgia6719419 GORILERO Sierra Leone7332218 IANNIS I Panama8422838 ISABELLA ex-Georgia8522042 JUANITA ex-Georgia6614700 KABOU Guinea Conakry7385174 MURTOSA Togo8421937 NICOLAY CHUDOTVORETS Russia8914221 POLESTAR Panama8522169 ROSITA ex-Georgia7347407 SUNNY JANE8606836 ULLA ex-Georgia(1)  International Maritime Organisation.(2)  Any changes of names and flags and additional information on the vessels are available on the NEAFC website: www.neafc.org’
",fraud;elimination of fraud;fight against fraud;fraud prevention;fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;fishing vessel;factory ship;fishing boat;transport vessel;trawler;fishing regulations;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries,22
38933,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1140/2010 of 7 December 2010 apportioning, for the 2010/2011 marketing year, 5000 tonnes of short flax fibre and hemp fibre as national guaranteed quantities between Denmark, Greece, Ireland, Italy and Luxembourg. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 95 in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 8(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 507/2008 of 6 June 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1673/2000 on the common organisation of the markets in flax and hemp grown for fibre (2) lays down that the apportioning of 5 000 tonnes of short flax fibre and hemp fibre as national guaranteed quantities, as provided for in Article 94 (1a), of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 for the marketing year 2010/2011, must be effected before 16 November of the marketing year in progress.(2) To that end, Denmark has sent the Commission information relating to areas covered by sale/purchase contracts, processing commitments and processing contracts, and estimated flax and hemp straw and fibre yields.(3) Conversely, no flax or hemp fibre will be produced for the 2010/2011 marketing year in Italy, Greece, Ireland or Luxembourg.(4) On the basis of estimates of production resulting from the information provided, total production in the five Member States concerned will not reach the overall quantity of 5 000 tonnes allocated to them, and the national guaranteed quantities as set out below should be set.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. For the 2010/2011 marketing year, the apportionment in national guaranteed quantities provided for in Article 94 (1a) in conjunction with Annex XI A.II.(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 shall be as follows:— Denmark 84 tonnes;— Greece 0 tonnes;— Ireland 0 tonnes;— Italy 0 tonnes;— Luxembourg 0 tonnes. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 16 November 2010.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 December 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 149, 7.6.2008, p. 38.
",Greece;Hellenic Republic;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;Ireland;Eire;Southern Ireland;Italy;Italian Republic;flax;fibre flax;Luxembourg;Grand Duchy of Luxembourg;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;hemp,22
13930,"Commission Directive 95/40/EC of 19 July 1995 amending Directive 92/76/EEC recognizing protected zones exposed to particular plant health risks in the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 77/93/EEC of 21 December 1976 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (1), as last amended by Commission Directive 95/4/EC (2), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 2 (1) (h) thereof,Having regard to Commission Directive 92/76/EEC of 6 October 1992 recognizing protected zones exposed to particular plant health risks in the Community (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas under Commission Directive 92/76/EEC certain zones in the Community were recognized as 'protected zones` in respect of certain harmful organisms for a period expiring on 1 July 1995;Whereas, based on recent new information provided by Greece, Italy and France, it appears that it is no longer appropriate to maintain the 'protected zones` recognized for these countries in respect of, for Greece, Ips sexdentatus Boerner, for Italy, Anthonomus grandis (Boh.) and Glomerella gossypii Edgerton, and for France, Cephalcia lariciphila (Klug.) and Gilpinia hercyniae (Hartig), because these organisms seem to be present locally;Whereas, also from new information provided by France and Portugal, it appears that the extent of the 'protected zones` recognized for these countries should be amended in respect of, for France, Erwinia amylovora (Burr.) Winsl. et al., and for Portugal, Bemisia tabaci Genn. (European populations), because these organisms now seem to be present in parts of the relevant designated 'protected zone`; whereas also the extent of the protected zones recognized for the United Kingdom in respect of Cephalcia lariciphila (Klug.), Dendroctonus micans Kugelan, Gilpinia hercyniae (Hartig), Gremmeniella abietina (Lag.) Morelet, Hypoxylon mammatum (Wahl.) J. Miller and Pissodes spp. (European) and for Portugal in respect of Dendroctonus micans Kugelan, Ips amitinus Eichhof, Ips cembrae Heer, Ips duplicatus Sahlberg and Ips typographus Heer should be modified to take account of the concern in relation to the relevant host plants of these organisms;Whereas from new information supplied by Sweden and Finland the area of protected zone recognized for Sweden in respect of Leptionotarsa decemlineata Say should be extended and a protected zone should be recognized for Finland in respect of Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say;Whereas furthermore the recognition of 'protected zones` was provisional until the results of appropriate surveys monitored by Commission experts confirmed that one or more of the harmful organisms in respect of which the zones were recognized as protected zones were not endemic or established in those zones in accordance with Article 2 (1) (h) of Council Directive 77/93/EEC;Whereas for certain protected zones further developments on the harmful organisms concerned and their respective surveys have occurred; whereas it is, therefore, appropriate to extend the provisional recognition for a further period to enable information on the developments to be evaluated by the said Commission experts;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,. Article 1 of Directive 92/76/EEC is hereby replaced as follows:'Article 1The zones in the Community listed in the Annex are hereby recognized as ""protected zones"" referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 2 (1) (b) of Directive 77/93/EEC, in respect of harmful organism(s) listed against their names in the Annex; in the case of points (a), 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 11, 14, 15 and 17, (b) 1, 2 and 3, (c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, and (d) 1, 3 and 4 the said zones are recognized for a period expiring on 1 April 1996.In the case of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden, the said zones shall be recognized until 31 December 1996.` The Annex to Directive 92/76/EEC is hereby amended as indicated in the Annex to this Directive. 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive with effect from 1 July 1995. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The procedure for such a reference shall be adopted by Member States.2. Member States shall immediately communicate to the Commission the essential provisions of domestic law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. The Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof. This Directive shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 July 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 26, 31. 1. 1977, p. 20.(2) OJ No L 44, 28. 2. 1995, p. 56.(3) OJ No L 305, 21. 10. 1992, p. 12.ANNEX1. In point (a) 1, in the right hand column 'Italy` is deleted.2. In point (a) 2, in the right hand column 'Portugal` is replaced by 'Portugal (Entre Douro e Minho, Traz-os-Montes, Beira Litoral, Beira Interior, Ribatejo e Oeste, Alentejo, Madeira and Azores)`.3. In points (a) 3 and 5, in the right hand column 'France` is deleted and 'United Kingdom (Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man)` is replaced by 'United Kingdom (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and Jersey)`.4. In point (a) 4, in the right hand column 'Portugal` is deleted and 'Jersey` is added after 'Northern Ireland`.5. In points (a) 7, 8, 9 and 11, in the right hand column 'Portugal` is deleted.6. In point (a) 10, in the right hand column 'Greece` is deleted.7. In point (a) 12, the right hand column is altered as follows:'Spain (Menorca and Ibiza), Ireland, Portugal (Azores and Madeira), United Kingdom, Sweden (Malmöhus, Kristianstads, Blekinge, Kalmar, Gotlands Län, Halland), Finland (the districts of Aland, Turku, Uusimaa, Kymi, Häme, Pirkanmaa, Satakunta)`.8. In point (a) 14, in the right hand column 'United Kingdom (Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man)` is replaced by 'United Kingdom (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and Jersey)`.9. In point (b) 2, 'France (Champagne-Ardennes, Alsace (except Department Bas Rhin), Lorraine, Franche-Comté, Rhône-Alpes, Bourgogne, Auvergne, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Corse, Languedoc-Roussillon)` is replaced by 'France (Champagne-Ardennes, Alsace (except Department Bas Rhin), Lorraine, Franche-Comté, Rhône-Alpes (except Department Rhône), Bourgogne, Auvergne (except Department Puy de Dome), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Corse, Languedoc-Roussillon)`.10. In point (c) 1, in the right hand column 'Italy (Sicily)` is deleted.11. In points (c) 2 and 3, in the right hand column 'United Kingdom (Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man)` is replaced by 'United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)`.
",plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;plant disease;diseases of plants;plant pathology;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;parasitology;irrigation;watering;open ballot;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;building subsidy;building grant,22
15939,"97/37/EC: Commission Decision of 18 December 1996 granting derogations pursuant to Article 21 (3) (ii) (b) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 (Poseidom) and Article 1 (2) of Commission Decision 94/173/EC (selection criteria) in respect of single programming documents for the French overseas departments (Only the French text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 of 16 December 1991 introducing specific measures in respect of certain agricultural products for the benefit of the French overseas departments (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2598/95 (2), and in particular Article 21 (3) (ii) (b) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 866/90 of 29 March 1990 on improving the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural products (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 8 thereof,Whereas Article 1 (2) of Commission Decision 94/173/EC (4) provides that the selection criteria to be adopted for investments for improving the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural and forestry products may be the subject of ad hoc derogations to be decided in the framework of the implementation of specific measures approved by the Council for the remotest regions;Whereas, by Decisions 94/631/EC, 94/632/EC, 94/633/EC and 94/634/EC (5), the Commission approved the single programming documents for Community structural measures in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Réunion respectively, with regard to Objective 1 in France;Whereas those single programming documents provide for a measure for the implementation of joint action in respect of Objective 5 (a) to improve the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural products under Regulation (EEC) No 866/90;Whereas on 14 April 1995 and 6 September 1996, the French authorities submitted an application to the Commission for a derogation from the second indent of Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 866/90 and an application for derogations from the Annex to Decision 94/173/EC relating, in the latter case, to cereals for investment in storage and animal feed, in the case of oilseeds and protein plants, for investments in animal feed and, in the case of eggs and poultry, for investments in the market preparation of eggs and the slaughter of chickens;Whereas the ad hoc derogations from the second indent of Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 866/90 and from the selection criteria adopted by abovementioned Decision 94/173/EC, as requested by the French authorities, are warranted having regard to the specific requirements of the overseas departments and the recognized need, under measures pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91, to develop the agricultural product processing and marketing industry;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Agricultural Structures and Rural Development,. The applications for derogations from Regulation (EEC) No 866/90 and from the selection criteria laid down in Decision 94/173/EC which have been submitted under the single programming documents for the implementation of Community structural measures in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Réunion, as listed in the Annex hereto, are hereby accepted. This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 356, 24. 12. 1991, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 267, 9. 11. 1995, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 91, 6. 4. 1990, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 79, 23. 3. 1994, p. 29.(5) OJ No L 250, 26. 9. 1994, pp. 28, 32, 36 and 40.ANNEX1. Regulation (EEC) No 866/90- The second indent of Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 866/90 does not apply provided the processed and/or marketed products resulting from the investments financed are intended exclusively for the market in the French overseas departments,- this derogation is applicable to all French overseas departments.2. Decision 94/173/EC (selection criteria)2.1 Cereals and oilseeds/Protein crops- The investments relating to silos are eligible,- the maximum capacity of 20 000 tonnes for animal feed facilities does not apply,- this derogation is applicable to Réunion and Martinique.2.2 Meat (poultry meat)- The obligation to reduce poultry slaughter capacity does not apply,- this derogation applies to Martinique and French Guiana.2.3 Eggs- The prohibition on an increase in egg packaging capacity does not apply,- this derogation applies to Martinique and French Guiana.
",French overseas department and region;French Overseas Department;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;farm development plan;agricultural development plan;physical improvement plan;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,22
40736,"2012/471/EU: Council Decision of 13 December 2011 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the United States of America and the European Union on the use and transfer of Passenger Name Records to the United States Department of Homeland Security. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 82(1)(d) and 87(2)(a), in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) On 2 December 2010, the Council adopted a decision, together with negotiation directives, authorising the Commission to open negotiations between the Union and the United States of America on the transfer and use of Passenger Name Records (PNR) to prevent and combat terrorism and other serious transnational crime.(2) The negotiations were successfully concluded by the initialling of the Agreement between the United States of America and the European Union on the use and transfer of Passenger Name Records to the United States Department of Homeland Security, (‘the Agreement’).(3) The Agreement respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, notably the right to private and family life, recognised in Article 7 thereof, the right to the protection of personal data, recognised in Article 8 thereof and the right to effective remedy and fair trial recognised in Article 47 thereof. This Agreement should be applied in accordance with those rights and principles.(4) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol (No 21) on the Position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of Freedom, Security and Justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and without prejudice to Article 4 of that Protocol, those Member States are not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and are not bound by it or subject to its application.(5) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol (No 22) on the Position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by the Agreement or subject to its application.(6) The Agreement should be signed, subject to its conclusion,. The signing of the Agreement between the United States of America and the European Union on the use and transfer of Passenger Name Records to the United States Department of Homeland Security is hereby authorised on behalf of the Union, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement. The President of the Council is authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Union. The Declaration of the Union on the Agreement in respect of its obligations under Articles 17 and 23 thereof is hereby approved.The text of the Declaration is annexed to this decision. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 13 December 2011.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. CICHOCKIANNEXDeclaration of the Union on the Agreement on the use and transfer of Passenger Name Records to the United States Department of Homeland Security (‘the Agreement’), in respect of its obligations under Articles 17 and 23 of thereof1. In the context of the joint review and evaluation mechanism set out in Article 23 of the Agreement, and without prejudice to other matters that may be raised through this mechanism, the Union will seek information from the United States on the exchange of information where appropriate, regarding the transfers of the Union citizens’ and residents’ PNR data to the authorities of third countries as laid down in Article 17 of the Agreement;2. In the context of the joint review and evaluation mechanism referred to in point 1 of this Declaration, the Union will request from the United States all appropriate information on the implementation of the conditions governing those transfers in accordance with Article 17 of the Agreement;3. The Union, in the context of the joint review and evaluation mechanism referred to in point 1 of this Declaration, will pay particular attention to the respect of all the safeguards for the implementation of Article 17(2) of the Agreement, so as to be satisfied that third countries receiving such data have agreed to afford to the data the privacy protections comparable to that provided to PNR by DHS under the Agreement.
",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);cross-frontier data flow;signature of an agreement;terrorism;elimination of terrorism;personal data;traveller;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;data recording;data acquisition;data capture;recording of data;United States;USA;United States of America,22
35217,"Council Decision 2008/665/CFSP of 9 June 2008 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Albania on the participation of the Republic of Albania in the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (Operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 24 thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,Whereas:(1) On 15 October 2007, the Council adopted Joint Action 2007/677/CFSP on the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (1) (Operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA).(2) Article 10(3) of that Joint Action provides that detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States are to be the subject of an agreement, in accordance with Article 24 of the Treaty.(3) Following authorisation by the Council on 13 September 2004, the Presidency, assisted by the Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union/High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, negotiated an Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Albania on the participation of the Republic of Albania in Operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’.(4) The Agreement should be approved on behalf of the European Union,. The Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Albania on the participation of the Republic of Albania in the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (EUFOR Tchad/RCA) is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the European Union. This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Luxembourg, 9 June 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. COTMAN(1)  OJ L 279, 23.10.2007, p. 21.13.8.2008 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 217/19AGREEMENTbetween the European Union and the Republic of Albania on the participation of the Republic of Albania in the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (Operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA)THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU),of the one part, andTHE REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA,of the other part,hereinafter referred to as the ‘Parties’,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT:the adoption by the Council of the European Union of Joint Action 2007/677/CFSP of 15 October 2007 on the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (Operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA),the invitation to the Republic of Albania to participate in the EU-led operation,the successful completion of the Force Generation Process and the recommendation by the EU Operation Commander and the EU Military Committee to agree on the participation of the Republic of Albania's forces in the EU-led operation,the Political and Security Committee Decision CHAD/1/2008 of 13 February 2008 on the acceptance of third States' contributions to the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (1),the Political and Security Committee Decision CHAD/2/2008 of 18 March 2008 on the setting up of the Committee of contributors for the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (2),HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Participation in the operation1.   The Republic of Albania shall associate itself with Joint Action 2007/677/CFSP of 15 October 2007 on the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (Operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA) and with any Joint Action or Decision by which the Council of the European Union decides to extend the EU military crisis management operation, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and any required implementing arrangements.2.   The contribution by the Republic of Albania to the EU military crisis management operation shall be without prejudice to the decision-making autonomy of the European Union.3.   The Republic of Albania shall ensure that its forces and personnel participating in the EU military crisis management operation undertake their mission in accordance with:— Joint Action 2007/677/CFSP and possible subsequent amendments,— the Operation Plan,— any implementing measures.4.   Forces and personnel seconded to the operation by the Republic of Albania shall carry out their duties and conduct themselves solely with the interest of the EU military crisiss management operation in mind.5.   The Republic of Albania shall inform the EU Operation Commander in due time of any change in its participation in the operation.Article 2Status of forces1.   The status of the forces and personnel contributed to the EU military crisis management operation by the Republic of Albania shall be governed by the provisions on the status of forces, if available, agreed between the European Union and the States concerned.2.   The status of the forces and personnel contributed to headquarters or command elements located outside the Republic of Chad and the Central African Republic shall be governed by arrangements between the headquarters and command elements concerned and the Republic of Albania.3.   Without prejudice to the provisions on the status of forces referred to in paragraph 1, the Republic of Albania shall exercise jurisdiction over its forces and personnel participating in the EU military crisis management operation.4.   The Republic of Albania shall be responsible for answering any claims linked to participation in the EU military crisis management operation, from or concerning any of its forces and personnel. The Republic of Albania shall be responsible for bringing any action, in particular legal or disciplinary, against any of its forces and personnel, in accordance with its laws and regulations.5.   The Republic of Albania undertakes to make a declaration regarding the waiver of claims against any State participating in the EU military crisis management operation, and to do so when signing this Agreement.6.   The European Union undertakes to ensure that Member States make a declaration regarding the waiver of claims, for the participation of the Republic of Albania in the EU military crisis management operation, and to do so when signing this Agreement.Article 3Classified information1.   The Republic of Albania shall take appropriate measures to ensure that EU classified information is protected in accordance with the security regulations of the Council of the European Union, as set out in the Annex to Council Decision 2001/264/EC of 19 March 2001 (3), and in accordance with further guidance issued by competent authorities, including the EU Operation Commander.2.   Where the European Union and the Republic of Albania have concluded an agreement on security procedures for the exchange of classified information, the provisions of that agreement shall apply in the context of the EU military crisis management operation.Article 4Chain of command1.   All forces and personnel participating in the EU military crisis management operation shall remain under the full command of their national authorities.2.   National authorities shall transfer the Operational and Tactical command and/or control of their forces and personnel to the EU Operation Commander. The EU Operation Commander shall be entitled to delegate his authority.3.   The Republic of Albania shall have the same rights and obligations in terms of the day-to-day management of the operation as participating EU Member States.4.   The EU Operation Commander may at any time, following consultations with the Republic of Albania, request the withdrawal of the Republic of Albania's contribution.5.   A Senior Military Representative (hereinafter referred to as SMR) shall be appointed by the Republic of Albania to represent its national contingent in the EU military crisis management operation. The SMR shall consult with the EU Force Commander on all matters affecting the operation and shall be responsible for day-to-day contingent discipline.Article 5Financial aspects1.   The Republic of Albania shall assume all the costs associated with its participation in the operation unless the costs are subject to common funding as provided for in the legal instruments referred to in Article 1(1) of this Agreement and in Council Decision 2007/384/CFSP of 14 May 2007 establishing a mechanism to administer the financing of the common costs of European Union operations having military or defence implications (Athena) (4).2.   In the event of death, injury, loss or damage to natural or legal persons from the State(s) in which the operation is conducted, the Republic of Albania shall, when its liability has been established, pay compensation under the conditions laid down in the provisions on the status of forces, if available, as referred to in Article 2(1) of this Agreement.Article 6Arrangements to implement the AgreementAny necessary technical and administrative arrangements in pursuance of the implementation of this Agreement shall be concluded between the Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union/High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the appropriate authorities of the Republic of Albania.Article 7Non-complianceShould one of the Parties fail to comply with its obligations as laid down in Articles 1 to 6, the other Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by serving a notice of one month.Article 8Dispute settlementDisputes concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be settled by diplomatic means between the Parties.Article 9Entry into force1.   This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the first month after the Parties have notified each other of the completion of the internal procedures necessary for this purpose.2.   This Agreement shall be applied provisionally from the date of signature.3.   This Agreement shall remain in force for the duration of the Republic of Albania's contribution to the operation.Done at Paris, on 13 July 2008 in the English language in four copies.For the European UnionFor the Republic of Albania(1)  OJ L 56, 29.2.2008, p. 64. Decision as amended by Decision CHAD/3/2008 (OJ L 144, 4.6.2008, p. 82).(2)  OJ L 107, 17.4.2008, p. 60. Decision as amended by Decision CHAD/3/2008.(3)  OJ L 101, 11.4.2001, p. 1. Decision as last amended by Decision 2007/438/EC (OJ L 164, 26.6.2007, p. 24).(4)  OJ L 152, 13.6.2007, p. 14.DECLARATIONS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(5) AND (6) OF THE AGREEMENTDeclaration by the EU Member States:‘The EU Member States applying Joint Action 2007/677/CFSP of 15 October 2007 on the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (Operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA) will endeavour, insofar as their internal legal systems so permit, to waive as far as possible claims against the Republic of Albania for injury, death of their personnel, or damage to, or loss of, any assets owned by themselves and used by the EU crisis management operation if such injury, death, damage or loss:— was caused by personnel from the Republic of Albania in the execution of their duties in connection with the EU crisis management operation, except in the event of gross negligence or wilful misconduct, or,— arose from the use of any assets owned by the Republic of Albania, provided that the assets were used in connection with the operation and except in the event of gross negligence or wilful misconduct of EU crisis management operation personnel from the Republic of Albania when using those assets.’Declaration by the Republic of Albania:‘The Republic of Albania, associating itself with Joint Action 2007/677/CFSP of 15 October 2007 on the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (Operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA), will endeavour, insofar as its internal legal system so permits, to waive as far as possible claims against any other State participating in the EU crisis management operation for injury, death of its personnel, or damage to, or loss of, any assets owned by itself and used by the EU crisis management operation if such injury, death, damage or loss:— was caused by personnel in the execution of their duties in connection with the EU crisis management operation, except in the event of gross negligence or wilful misconduct, or,— arose from the use of any assets owned by States participating in the EU crisis management operation, provided that the assets were used in connection with the operation and except in the event of gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the EU crisis management operation personnel when using those assets.’
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31421,"2006/132/EC: Commission Decision of  13 February 2006  recognising the fully operational character of the Italian database for bovine animals  (notified under document number C(2006) 350). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97 (1), and in particular Article 6(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Italy has presented a request for the recognition of the fully operational character of the database that forms part of the Italian system for the identification and registration of bovine animals, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000.(2) The Italian authorities have submitted appropriate information that was updated to 22 September 2005.(3) The Italian authorities have undertaken to improve the reliability of the database ensuring in particular that (i) additional measures, including inspections, shall be implemented to improve the respect of the seven days deadline for notification by the keeper of births, movements and deaths, (ii) additional measures shall be implemented to ensure proper follow-up of errors or omissions detected automatically or during on-the-spot inspections, (iii) additional measures shall be implemented to ensure that all movements, in particular to and from markets, are recorded in the database, (iv) additional measures shall be implemented to ensure that controls on identification and registration of bovine animals are carried out in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1082/2003 (2).(4) The Italian authorities undertook to implement the agreed improvement measures at the latest by 31 March 2006.(5) In view of the above, it is appropriate to recognise the fully operational character of the Italian database for bovine animals,. The Italian database for bovine animals is recognised as fully operational from 1 April 2006. This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 13 February 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 204, 11.8.2000, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.(2)  OJ L 156, 25.6.2003, p. 9. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 499/2004 (OJ L 80, 18.3.2004, p. 24).
",meat processing industry;cutting premises;cutting-up premises;slaughterhouse;Italy;Italian Republic;database;data bank;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;data collection;compiling data;data retrieval;agricultural census;census of agriculture;farm census;livestock census;labelling,22
8141,"Council Directive 90/650/EEC of 4 December 1990 on transitional measures applicable in Germany in the context of the harmonization of technical rules for certain products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(3),Whereas the Community has adopted, with regard to the placing on the market and utilization of products, a set of rules which are binding on all the Member States and on all economic operators;Whereas, from the date of German unification onwards, Community law will be automatically applicable in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic; whereas such application may give rise to difficulties owing to the level of development of  the local economy;Whereas Article 8c of the Treaty calls on the Commission to take into account the extent of the effort that certain economies showing differences in development will have to sustain during the period of establishment of the internal market;Whereas such derogations must be temporary and must cause the least possible disturbance to the functioning of the common market; whereas they must not, however, jeopardize the health and safety of consumers;Whereas the information available on the situation regarding the rules and regulations in force and regarding industry in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic is such that it is not possible to establish definitively the extent of  the derogations; whereas, so that account can be taken of developments in that situation, a simplified procedure must be set up in accordance with the third indent of Article 145 of the Treaty for the purpose of adjusting and administering the  derogations,. 1.  By way of derogation from the Directives listed in the Annex, the Federal Republic of Germany is authorized to maintain in force in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic the existing rules and regulations in respect of  products which have been or which are manufactured there, on condition that this does not affectthe placing on the market and the free movement in that territory of products complying with Community Directives.2.  This authorization shall be applicable to the Community Directives listed in the Annex until 31 December 1992.3.  The German authorities may extend the derogations provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2 to include products covered by the agreements appearing in Annexes I and II to Council Regulation (EEC) 3568/90(4). Such measures shall be taken within the limits  of the maximum quantities and values laid down in the said agreements and to satisfy the market requirements of the former German Democratic Republic. 1.  Without prejudice to paragraph 2, Member States shall ensure, in the context of product conformity checking procedures, that products which qualify for a derogation under Article 1 are not placed on markets other than that of the former  German Democratic Republic.2.  The Federal Republic of Germany shall take all measures necessary to ensure that products not complying with the Community Directives referred to in Article 1 are not placed on the market in the territory of the Community other than the territory  of the former German Democratic Republic; such measures shall be compatible with the Treaty, and in particular with the objectives of Article 8a, and shall not give rise to any additional controls or formalities at frontiers between Member States.3.  Any Member State may refer any difficulties to the Commission. The Commission shall, as a matter of urgency, examine the question and submit its conclusions, possibly accompanied by appropriate measures. Such measures shall be adopted according to  the procedure laid down in Article 5. 1.  The rules and regulations whose maintenance in force is authorized under Article 1 and the control measures taken pursuant to Article 2 shall be notified to the Commission not later than on the date when the interim measures adopted  pursuant to Regulation No 2684/90/EEC(5) are replaced by transitional measures, and at any rate no later than 31 December 1990. Such rules, regulations and control measures that are notified to the Commission shall be immediately published in the  Official Journal of the European Communities. 2.  The Federal Republic of Germany shall report on the application of the measures taken pursuant to this Directive on 31 December 1991, 31 December 1992 and 31 December 1995. The report shall be forwarded  to the Commission, which shall communicate it to the other Member States and the European Parliament. 1.  A decision may be made in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5 to take measures involving adjustments to fill obvious loopholes and technical adjustments to the measures taken pursuant to this Directive.2.  Such adjustments shall be designed to ensure the consistent application of Community rules in the sector covered by this Directive in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic, taking into account the specific situation obtaining in  that territory and the particular difficulties attending implementation of such rules.They shall respect the principles underlying these rules and shall be closely related to one of the derogations provided for in the Directive.3.  The measures referred to in paragraph 1 may be taken until 31 December 1992. They shall cease to be operative on that date. For the purposes of Article 2 (3) and Article 4, the Commission shall be assisted by a committee composed of the representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission.The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter.  The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is requiered to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within  the committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote.The Commission shall adopt the measures envisaged if they are in accordance with the opinion of the committee.If the measures envisaged are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, or if no opinion is delivered, the Commission shall, without delay, submit to the Council a proposal relating to the measures to be taken. The Council shall act by a  qualified majority.If, upon expiry of a period of one month from the date of referral to the Council, the Council has not acted, the proposed measures shall be adopted by the Commission. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 December 1990.For the Council The President G. DE MICHELIS(1) OJ No L 263, 26. 9. 1990, p. 8, as amended on 25 October 1990.(2) Opinion delivered on 21 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) Opinion delivered on 20 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4)See page 1 of this Official Journal.(5)OJ No L 263, 26. 9. 1990, p. 1.ANNEX 1.Council Directive 73/437/EECSugarsDate of adoption: 11. 12. 1973OJ No L 356, 27. 12. 1973, p. 712.Council Directive 74/409/EECHoneyDate of adoption: 22. 7. 1974OJ No L 221, 12. 8. 1974, p. 103.Council Directive 75/726/EECFruit juicesDate of adoption: 17. 11. 1975OJ No L 311, 1. 12. 1975, p. 40Council Directive 79/168/EECAmendment to Directive 75/726/EECDate of adoption: 5. 2. 1979OJ No L 37, 13. 2. 1979, p. 27Council Directive 81/487/EECSecond amendment to Directive 75/726/EECDate of adoption: 30. 6. 1981OJ No L 189, 11. 7. 1981, p. 43Council Directive 89/394/EECAmendment to directive 75/726/EECDate of adoption: 14. 6. 1989OJ No L 186, 30. 5. 1989, p. 144.Council Directive 76/118/EECPartly or wholly dehydrated preserved milkDate of adoption: 18. 12. 1975OJ No L 24, 30. 1. 1976, p. 49Council Directive 83/635/EECSecond amendment to Directive 76/118/EECDate of adoption: 13. 12. 1983OJ No L 257, 21. 12. 1983, p. 375.Council Directive 76/621/EECErucic acid in oils and fatsDate of adoption: 20. 7. 1976OJ No L 202, 28. 7. 1976, p. 356.Council Directive 79/693/EECFruit jams, jellies and marmalades and chestnut purĂŠeDate of adoption: 24. 7. 1979OJ No L 205, 13. 8. 1979, p. 5Council Directive 88/593/EECAmendment to Directive 79/693/EECDate of adoption: 18. 11. 1988OJ No L 318, 25. 11. 1988, p. 44
",German Democratic Republic;Democratic Republic of Germany;East Germany;GDR;former GDR;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);agricultural product;farm product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;unification of Germany;reunification of Germany;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards,22
4112,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1182/2005 of 18 July 2005 adopting autonomous and transitional measures to open a Community tariff quota for the import of live bovine animals originating in Switzerland. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Following the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia to the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation agreed at the bilateral Summit on 19 May 2004 on the principle that the trade flows in accordance with the preferences granted previously under the bilateral arrangements between the new Member States and Switzerland should be maintained after the enlargement of the European Union. Parties therefore agreed to proceed with the adaptation of tariff concessions within the framework of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products (1) (hereinafter called the Agreement), which entered into force on 1 June 2002. The adaptation of these concessions, which are listed in Annexes 1 and 2 of the Agreement, includes notably the opening of a Community tariff quota for the import of live bovine animals of a weight exceeding 160 kg.(2) Parties have put in place autonomous measures, open-ended in the Swiss Confederation and until 30 June 2005 in the European Community, as regards imports of live bovine animals. However, the procedures for adopting bilaterally a decision to amend the Annexes 1 and 2 of the Agreement are not yet completed in the Swiss Confederation. In order to ensure that quota benefit is available until the entry into force of the said decision by the end of 2005, it is appropriate to open, on an autonomous and transitional basis, another tariff-quota concession until 31 December 2005 under the same conditions as those foreseen by Council Regulation (EC) No 1922/2004 of 25 October 2004 adopting autonomous and transitional measures to open a Community tariff quota for the import of live bovine animals originating in Switzerland (2).(3) Detailed rules for the implementation of this Regulation and, in particular, the provisions required for quota management should be adopted in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 32 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (3).(4) To be eligible for the benefit of these tariff quotas, products should originate in Switzerland in conformity with the rules referred to in Article 4 of the Agreement.(5) Given the urgency of the matter, it is imperative to grant an exception to the six-week period referred to in paragraph I(3) of the Protocol on the role of national parliaments in the European Union, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaties establishing the European Communities,. 1.   A duty-free Community tariff quota is hereby opened on an autonomous and transitional basis for the period from the date of the entry into force of this regulation until 31 December 2005 for the import of 2 300 heads of any live bovine animal originating in Switzerland weighting more than 160 kg, falling within CN code 0102 90 41, 0102 90 49, 0102 90 51, 0102 90 59, 0102 90 61, 0102 90 69, 0102 90 71 or 0102 90 79.2.   The rules of origin applicable to the products referred to in paragraph 1 shall be those provided for in Article 4 of the Agreement. The detailed rules for the implementation of this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 July 2005.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. BECKETT(1)  OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 132.(2)  OJ L 331, 5.11.2004, p. 7.(3)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1899/2004 (OJ L 328, 30.10.2004, p. 67).
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32207,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 465/2006 of  21 March 2006  terminating the investigation concerning the possible circumvention of anti-dumping measures imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 408/2002 on imports of certain zinc oxides originating in the People's Republic of China by imports of certain zinc oxides consigned from Kazakhstan, whether declared as originating in Kazakhstan or not, and terminating the registration of such imports imposed by Regulation (EC) No 1289/2005. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the basic Regulation), and in particular Article 13 thereof,After having consulted the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A.   PROCEDURE1.   Existing measures and former investigations(1) By Regulation (EC) No 408/2002 (2) (the original Regulation), the Council imposed definitive anti-dumping duties ranging from 6,9 % to 28 % on imports of zinc oxide with a purity of not less than 93 % zinc oxide (zinc oxides) originating in the People's Republic of China (the PRC).(2) By Regulation (EC) No 1623/2003 (3) (the anti-circumvention Regulation), the Council extended the anti-dumping duty of 28 % imposed on imports of zinc oxides originating in the PRC to imports of zinc oxides consigned from Vietnam, whether declared as originating in Vietnam or not, and to zinc oxides presented mixed with silica originating in the PRC.2.   Request(3) On 27 June 2005, the Commission received a request pursuant to Article 13(3) of the basic Regulation to investigate the alleged circumvention of the anti-dumping measures imposed on imports of zinc oxides originating in the PRC. The request was submitted by Eurometaux on behalf of producers representing more than 45 % of the Community production of zinc oxides.(4) The request contained prima facie evidence showing that there had been a change in the pattern of trade following the imposition of the anti-dumping measures on imports of zinc oxides originating in the PRC, as shown by a significant increase in imports of the same product from Kazakhstan while imports from the PRC had decreased substantially during the same period.(5) This change in the pattern of trade was alleged to stem from the transhipment of zinc oxides originating in the PRC via Kazakhstan. It was further alleged that there was insufficient due cause or economic justification for these changes other than the existence of the anti-dumping duties on zinc oxides originating in the PRC.(6) Finally, the applicant alleged that the remedial effects of the existing anti-dumping duties on zinc oxides originating in the PRC were being undermined both in terms of quantities and prices and that dumping was taking place in relation to the normal values previously established for zinc oxides originating in the PRC.3.   Initiation(7) The Commission initiated an investigation by Regulation (EC) No 1289/2005 (4) (the initiating Regulation) into the alleged circumvention and, pursuant to Articles 13(3) and 14(5) of the basic Regulation, directed the customs authorities to register imports of zinc oxides consigned from Kazakhstan, whether declared as originating in Kazakhstan or not, falling within CN code 2817 00 00 (Taric code 2817000013), as from 6 August 2005.4.   Investigation(8) The Commission advised the authorities of the PRC and Kazakhstan of the initiation of the investigation. Questionnaires were sent to the producers/exporters in the PRC and Kazakhstan as well as to importers in the Community named in the request or known to the Commission from the original investigation. Interested parties were given the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing within the time limit set in the initiating Regulation.(9) One producer/exporter in the PRC and one producer/exporter in Kazakhstan submitted a complete reply to the questionnaire. Complete replies to the questionnaire were also submitted by two importers/traders in the Community. The Commission carried out a verification visit at the premises of the following company:— JSC Kazzinc, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan.5.   Investigation period(10) The investigation period covered the period from 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005 (the IP). Data was collected from 2001 up to the end of the IP to investigate the change in the pattern of trade.B.   RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION1.   General considerations/degree of cooperation(a)   PRC(11) One producer/exporter of zinc oxides in the PRC cooperated in the investigation by submitting a questionnaire reply. It was found that this company did not export zinc oxides to Kazakhstan during the IP.(b)   Kazakhstan(12) A Kazakh producer of zinc oxides, JSC Kazzinc, cooperated in the investigation. The information submitted by the company on its exports sales to the Community could be reconciled with the imports registered under CN code 2817 00 00 from Kazakhstan during the IP, as reported by Eurostat, so as to show that JSC Kazzinc was the sole exporter to the Community of zinc oxides from Kazakhstan during the IP.2.   Product concerned and like product(13) The product concerned by the possible circumvention is, as defined in the original investigation, zinc oxide (chemical formula: ZnO) with a purity of not less than 93 % zinc oxide originating in the PRC, currently classifiable within CN code 2817 00 00.(14) The investigation has shown that the product concerned is imported into the Community with a purity of not less that 93 % zinc oxide. The zinc oxides originating in Kazakhstan have a purity of more than 93 % zinc oxide.(15) It is therefore concluded that the zinc oxides exported to the Community from the PRC and those consigned from Kazakhstan have the same basic physical and chemical characteristics and have the same uses. They are therefore to be considered as like products within the meaning of Article 1(4) of the basic Regulation.3.   Change in the pattern of trade(16) As stated in recital 5 above, the change in the pattern of the trade was alleged to stem from transhipment of zinc oxides via Kazakhstan.(a)   Zinc oxides consigned from Kazakhstan(17) According to Eurostat data, imports of zinc oxides from Kazakhstan increased from 0 tonne in 2001 to 2 700 tonnes in 2002. In 2003, these imports increased further to 5 000 tonnes and at the end of the IP they had increased up to 5 640 tonnes. The imports of zinc oxides from Kazakhstan commenced in fact in 2002, thus at the same time as the imposition of the definitive anti-dumping duty on zinc oxides originating in the PRC. Furthermore, the additional substantial increase in the years 2003 to the end of the IP coincided with the extension of the anti-dumping duties to imports of zinc oxides consigned from Vietnam.(18) As explained above in recital 12, the data submitted by the cooperating company JSC Kazzinc shows that they were the sole exporter of zinc oxides from Kazakhstan during the IP.(b)   Zinc oxides imported from the PRC(19) Imports into the Community of zinc oxides from the PRC decreased substantially, from 37 900 tonnes in 2001 to 24 700 tonnes in 2002. During the IP the imports amounted to 18 500 tonnes. This shows that a strong decrease of imports from the PRC has occurred after the initiation of the original anti-dumping investigation and the imposition of definitive measures.(20) From the figures above, it can be concluded that there has been a clear change in the pattern of trade involving exports from the PRC and Kazakhstan to the Community, which coincided with the entry into force of definitive anti-dumping measures on the imports of the product concerned originating in the PRC in March 2002 and with the extension of such duties to imports of zinc oxides consigned from Vietnam in the year 2003.4.   Insufficient due cause or economic justification(21) JSC Kazzinc started to produce and export zinc oxides before the year 2000, although no exports of this product were destined to the Community. Exports of zinc oxides to the Community began in the year 2002, at the same time as the imposition of the definitive anti-dumping duties on zinc oxides originating in the PRC. As stated above in recital 12, the information submitted by the company on its exports sales to the Community in the analysis period and during the IP could be reconciled with the imports registered, as shown by Eurostat. It was found that the exports to the Community were destined to one single importer located in Spain.(22) Moreover, it was found that neither the zinc oxides sold by JSC Kazzinc nor any raw material for the manufacturing of this product was purchased from the PRC. In fact, all the materials for the production of the zinc oxides come from the output of JSC Kazzinc’s own production facilities. Therefore, it was concluded that the company has to be considered as a genuine producer of zinc oxides.(23) The investigation also showed that, at least from the year 2002 onwards, JSC Kazzinc was indeed able to produce the quantity of zinc oxides exported from Kazakhstan to the Community on its own. In these circumstances, it is considered that transhipment of zinc oxides originating in the PRC via Kazakhstan has not taken place. Moreover, according to data collected from the Kazakh government, the imports of zinc oxides entering Kazakhstan from the PRC, which started in 2003 amounted to 1,5 tonnes and increased to 42 tonnes in the year 2004.(24) Based on these findings, it is concluded that the company, and thus Kazakhstan as a whole, has shown that there were reasonable economic grounds, other than the imposition of definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of zinc oxides originating in the PRC, for the change in the pattern of trade referred to under recitals 17 to 20 above.C.   TERMINATION(25) In view of the above findings, it appears appropriate that the current anti-circumvention investigation be terminated. The registration of imports of zinc oxides consigned from Kazakhstan introduced by the initiating Regulation should therefore be discontinued, and that Regulation should be repealed.(26) Interested parties were informed of the essential facts and considerations on the basis of which the Commission intended to terminate the investigation and were given the opportunity to comment. The comments received were not of a nature to change the above conclusions,. The investigation initiated by Regulation (EC) No 1289/2005 concerning the possible circumvention of anti-dumping measures imposed by Regulation (EC) No 408/2002 on imports of certain zinc oxides originating in the People's Republic of China by imports of certain zinc oxides consigned from Kazakhstan, whether declared as originating in Kazakhstan or not, and making such imports subject to registration is hereby terminated. Customs authorities are hereby directed to discontinue the registration of imports established in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1289/2005. Regulation (EC) No 1289/2005 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 March 2006.For the CommissionPeter MANDELSONMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17).(2)  OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 7.(3)  OJ L 232, 18.9.2003, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 204, 5.8.2005, p. 7.
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14395,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1921/95 of 3 August 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of import licences for products processed from fruit and vegetables and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2405/89 and (EEC) No 3518/86. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization  of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables  (1), as last amended by Regulation  (EC) No 1032/95  (2), and in particular Article 9 (2) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2405/89  (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1032/95,  lays down detailed rules for the application of the system of import licences and advance fixing  certificates for products processed from fruit and vegetables; whereas, as a result of the  amendment to Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 by Council Regulation (EC) No 3290/94  (4) on the  adjustments and transitional arrangements required in the agriculture sector in order to implement  the agreements concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations, the system of  advance fixing should be abolished and certain amendments should be made accordingly to the rules  on import licences in the light of experience, while keeping the basic features of the existing  system unchanged; whereas, for similar reasons, Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3518/86  (5), as  last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1363/95  (6), which lays down special surveillance measures  applicable to imports of orange juice, should be repealed; whereas, in theinterests of clarity, a  new Regulation should be adopted laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of  import licences and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2405/89 and (EEC) No 3518/86;Whereas the detailed rules for the application of the system of import licences in question either  supplement or derogate from Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 November 1988 laying down  common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance  fixing certificates for agricultural products  (7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1199/95   (8);Whereas, in order to facilitate the adoption of appropriate measures in the event of disturbance or  threatened disturbance of the market, provision should be made for introducing a fixed period  between the application for and the issue of the import licence;Whereas the term of validity of import licences should be determined in the light of the practices  of international trade; whereas the amount of the security to be lodged for import licences should  be fixed at levels which will enable the system to function properly;Whereas, in order to ensure better knowledge of the trade pattern for certain products, it should  be requried that the country of origin be indicated and that the importer be compelled to import  from the country thus indicated; whereas, however, in view of the characteristics of trade in the  products concerned, provision should be made to allow the country of origin to be changed;Whereas in licence applications applicants must indicate the combined nomenclature subheading;  whereas, in the case of certain products falling within headings 2008 and 2009 of the combined  nomenclature, it is not always possible, owing to considerable variations in natural sugar content  or to fluctuations in exchange rates, to know the exact subheadings at the time of application for  licences; whereas special provision should be made for those products;Whereas the fourth indent of Article 5 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 provides that no licence  is required for the purposes of operations relating to quantities for which the amount of the  security for the corresponding licence would be ECU 5 or less; whereas Article 14 (3) of Regulation  (EEC) No 3719/88 provides that no security is required in respect of an import licence where the  amount of security involved in ECU 5 or less; whereas Article 14 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88  provides that no security is required in respect of an import or export licence where the amount of  security involved is ECU 5 or less or, under certain circumstances, ECU 25 or less; whereas the  application of these provisions to products processed from fruit and vegetables results, because of  the range of security rates, in a wide variation in the quantity of products covered; whereas it is  necessary, particularly with a view to administrative simplification, to specify the quantity of  products which may be imported thus without a licence; whereas the quantity below which an import  licence is to be issued without a security being lodged should also be specified; whereas the  second subparagraph of Article 14 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 should not apply;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the  Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. This Regulations lays down detailed rules for the application of the  system of import licences provided for in Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86. This list of  products covered by the system is set out in the Annex hereto.TITLE IImport licences 1.  Import licences shall be valid for a period of three  months from their date of issue as defined in Article 21 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88.2.  For products for which import trends need to be monitored closely in order to assess the risk  of disturbance or threatened disturbance of the market, the Commission may decide that import  licences are to be issued on the fifth working day following that on which applications are  lodged. 1.  The amount of the security for import licences for each product shall be as shown  in the table set out in the Annex.2.  Notwithstanding the first subparagraph of Article 14 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88, no  security shall be required in respect of an import licence concerning a quantity not exceeding 1   000 kilograms. The second subparagraph of Article 14 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 shall not  apply.3.  Notwithstanding the fourth indent of Article 5 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88, no licence  shall be required for operations relating to a quantity not exceeding 500 kilograms where the  amount of the security is less than ECU 1 per 100 kilograms. Where certain of the products falling wihtin one subheading of the combined  nomenclature are subject to the system of import licences, licence applications and the import  licences themselves shall contain in section 15 the description of products subject to the system  and in section 16 the combined nomenclature code preceded by 'ex`.Licences shall be valid for the products so described. 1.  For the products listed in the Annex, licence applications and the import licences  themselves shall indicate the country of origin in section 8.Licences shall make it obligatory to import from the country of origin indicated thereon.2.  Holders of licences may apply, once only, to have the country of origin altered subject to the  following rules:(a)  applications for alteration of the country of origin:-  must be submitted to the body which issued the original licence,-  must be accompanied by the original licence and by any extract issued,-  shall be subject to the provisions of Articles 13, 14 (1) and 15 of Regulation (EEC) No  3719/88;(b)  the body which issued the licence shall retain the original licence and any extract and shall  issue a replacement licence and, where appropriate, one or more replacement extracts.However, if during the time taken to issue the replacement licence the issue of licences for the  new country of origin is suspended, the replacement licence application concerned shall be rejected  and the original licence and, where appropriate, the extract or extracts shall be returned to the  holder;(c)  replacement licences and, where appropriate, the replacement extract or extracts shall:-  be issued for a quantity of products which, when the tolerance is added, corresponds to the  maximum available quantity shown on the document which they replace,-  contain in section 20 the number, and, if wished, the date of the document which they replace,-  contain in section 8 the name of the new country of origin,-  contain in the other sections the same entries as the document which they replace, and in  particular the same date of expiry. 1.  In the case of:-  peaches, apricots and pears falling within CN code 2008, and -  cherry juice falling within CN code ex 2009  80,and in particular the following CN codes:2008  40  51 and 2008  40  59, or 2008  40  71 and 2008  40  79, or 2008  50  61 and 2008  50  69,  or 2008  50  71 and 2008  50  79, or 2008  70  61 and 2008  70  69, or 2008  70  71 and 2008  70   79, or ex 2009  80  35 and 2009  80  36, or ex 2009  80  71, ex 2009  80  84 and 2009  80  96,the applicant may indicate the CN codes in the section of his application for import licences.These codes indicated on the application shall appear on the import licence.2.  Where applicants avail themselves of the provisions of paragraph 1 and the amounts of the  securities are different for the subheadings concerned, the amount of the sole security to be  lodged shall be the highest amount.TITLE IICommunications 1.  Member States shall communicate to the Commission no  later than the fifth working day of each month the particulars concerning the country of origin and  the quantities of products for which import licences were issued in the preceding month, broken  down according to the combined nomenclature and according to the description contained in the  Annex.2.  During periods when Article 2 (2) applies, and notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States shall  communicate to the Commission any particulars referred to in paragraph 1 concerning applications  for import licences as follows:-  each Wednesday, as regards applications made on Monday and Tuesday of that week,-  each Friday, as regards applications made on Wednesday and Thursday of that week,-  each Monday, as regards applications made on Friday of the previous week.3.  If no import licences have been issued during a given calendar month, the Member States  concerned shall inform the Commission accordingly not later than the fifth working day of the  following month.TITLE IIIFinal provisions 1.  Regulations (EEC) No 2405/89 and (EEC) No 3518/86  are hereby repealed.2.  References to Regulation (EEC) No 2405/89 shall be construed as references to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the  Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 August 1995.For the Commission Hans VAN DEN BROEK Member of the CommissionANNEXList of products referred to in Articles 3 (1) and 5 (1)>TABLE>
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34060,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 335/2007 of 28 March 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 as regards the implementing rules related to environmental certification of aircraft and related products, parts and appliances (Text with EEA relevance ). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2002 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency (1), and in particular Articles 5 and 6 thereof,Whereas:(1) One of the objectives of Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 is to assist the Member States in fulfilling their obligations under the Chicago Convention by providing a common and uniform implementation of its provisions.(2) Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 was implemented by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 of 24 September 2003 laying down implementing rules for the airworthiness and environmental certification of aircraft and related products, parts and appliances, as well as for the certification of design and production organisations (2).(3) Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 establishes that products, parts and appliances shall be issued certificates as specified in its Annex (Part 21).(4) Appendix VI of the Annex (Part 21) to Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 specifies the EASA Form 45 to be used for issuing Noise Certificates.(5) Volume I of Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention was amended on 23 February 2005 as regards the standards and guidelines for the administration of Noise Certification Documentation.(6) Some modifications to the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 are needed to bring its Annex in line with the amended Volume I of Annex 16.(7) Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) The measures provided for by this Regulation are based on the opinion issued by the Agency in accordance with Articles 12(2)(b) and 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 54(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002,. The Annex (Part 21) to Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 is amended as follows:1. In Part 21A.204(b)(1)(ii), the sentence ‘This information shall be included in the flight manual, when a flight manual is required by the applicable airworthiness code for the particular aircraft’ is deleted;2. In Part 21A.204(b)(2)(i), the sentence ‘This information shall be included in the flight manual, when a flight manual is required by the applicable airworthiness code for the particular aircraft’ is deleted;3. Appendix VI is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 March 2007.For the CommissionJacques BARROTVice-President(1)  OJ L 240, 7.9.2002, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1701/2003 (OJ L 243, 27.9.2003, p. 5).(2)  OJ L 243, 27.9.2003, p. 6. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 706/2006 (OJ L 122, 9.5.2006, p. 16).ANNEXAppendix VI — EASA Form 45 Noise Certificate of the Annex (Part 21) is substituted by the following:
",aircraft;aerodyne;aeronautical equipment;aeroplane;civil aircraft;civilian aircraft;commercial aircraft;passenger aircraft;plane;tourist aircraft;transport aircraft;noise;noise nuisance;sound emission;Community certification;environmental standard;environmental quality standard;standard relating to the environment;production standard;product design;product development;product evolution,22
26506,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1443/2003 of 13 August 2003 opening a standing invitation to tender for the resale on the Community market of rice from the 1999 harvest held by the Italian intervention agency. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002(2), and in particular Article 8(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 75/91(3) provides, among other things, that paddy rice held by intervention agencies is to be sold by tendering procedure at prices preventing market disturbance.(2) Italy still has intervention stocks of paddy rice from the 1999 harvest whose quality is in danger of deteriorating as a result of prolonged storage.(3) In the present production situation where concessions for rice imports are being granted under international agreements and restrictions are being applied to subsidised exports, disposing of this rice on traditional markets inside the Community would inevitably result in an equivalent quantity being placed in intervention, which must be avoided.(4) This rice can be disposed of by processing it into broken rice or into a form suitable for use in animal feed, on certain conditions.(5) In order to ensure that the rice really is processed, the procedure should be specially monitored and the successful tenderer should provide a security, to be released on conditions to be laid down.(6) The undertakings given by tenderers must be regarded as primary requirements within the meaning of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2220/85 of 22 July 1985 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of securities for agricultural products(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1932/1999(5).(7) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3002/92(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 770/96(7), lays down common detailed rules for verifying the use of products from intervention. Procedures should also be laid down to ensure the traceability of the products used for animal feed.(8) So that the quantities awarded can be managed accurately, an allocation coefficient should be fixed for tenders offering the minimum selling price, while allowing tenderers to specify a minimum quantity awarded below which they do not wish their tender to stand.(9) When the Italian intervention agency notifies the Commission, the tenderers should remain anonymous.(10) While respecting the tenderers' anonymity, they should be identified by numbers so that it is evident which have submitted several tenders and what prices they have offered.(11) For control purposes, tenders must be traceable by their reference numbers, while safeguarding anonymity.(12) With a view to modernising management, the information required by the Commission should be sent by electronic mail.(13) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. The Italian intervention agency shall launch a standing invitation to tender for the sale on the internal market of the Community of quantities of rice from the 1999 harvest, held by it and previously notified to the Commission under Regulation (EEC) No 75/91, in particular Articles 2 and 5 thereof, as set out in Annex I hereto, with a view to its processing into broken rice within the meaning of Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 3072/95, or into a form suitable for use in animal feed (CN code 2309 ). 1. The sale provided for in Article 1 shall take place in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 75/91.However, as an exception to Article 5 of that Regulation:(a) tenders shall be drawn up on the basis of the actual quality of the lot to which they apply;(b) the minimum sale price shall be set at a level that does not disturb the cereals or rice market.2. Tenderers shall give the following undertakings:(a) regarding processing into broken rice:- that within two months of the date of the award of the contract they will carry out the treatment provided for in Annex II, under the supervision of the competent authorities and at a place determined in agreement with them,- that they, including the purchaser in the event of resale, will use the products for which the contract is awarded exclusively in the form of broken rice;(b) regarding processing into a form suitable for use in animal feed:(i) where the tenderers are feed manufacturers:- that within two months of the date of the award of the contract they will carry out the treatments described in Annex III or IV, under the supervision of the competent authorities and at a place determined in agreement with them, with a view to verifying the use made of the rice and ensuring the traceability of the products,- that they will incorporate this product in feed within three months of the date of the award of the contract, except in cases of force majeure;(ii) where the tenderers are rice mills:- that within two months of the date of the award of the contract they will carry out the treatments described in Annex IV, under the supervision of the competent authorities and at a place determined in agreement with them, with a view to verifying the use made of the rice and ensuring the traceability of the products,- that they will incorporate this product in feed within four months of the date of the award of the contract, except in cases of force majeure;(c) that they will bear the costs of the processing and treatment of the products;(d) that they will keep stock records demonstrating that they have respected their undertakings. 1. At least eight days before the closing date of the first period for the submission of tenders, the Italian intervention agency shall publish a notice of invitation to tender.The notice, and any changes to it, shall be forwarded to the Commission before publication.2. The notice of invitation to tender shall contain:(a) the additional clauses and conditions of sale compatible with this Regulation;(b) the places of storage and the name and address of the storer;(c) the main physical and technological characteristics of the various lots established upon buying in by the intervention agency or during checks carried out subsequently;(d) the number of each lot;(e) details of the competent authorities responsible for monitoring the operation.3. The Italian intervention agency shall take all additional steps necessary to enable the parties concerned to assess the quality of the rice put up for sale before submitting their tenders. 1. Tenders shall indicate whether they relate to processing into broken rice or into a form suitable for animal feed.Tenders shall be valid only if they are accompanied by:(a) evidence that the tenderer has lodged a security of EUR 15 per tonne;(b) evidence that the tenderer is an animal feed manufacturer or a rice mill;(c) a written undertaking by the tenderer to lodge a security for an amount equivalent to the difference between the intervention price for paddy rice applicable on the tender date plus EUR 15 and the price tendered per tonne of rice not later than two working days after the date of receipt of the notice of award of contract.2. Once submitted, a tender may not be altered or withdrawn.3. In case the Commission is required to fix an award coefficient for the quantities offered for sale as provided for in the second paragraph of Article 7, tenderers should indicate any minimum awarded quantity below which they do not wish their tender to stand. 1. The closing date for the submission of tenders for the first partial tendering procedure shall be 26 August 2003 at 12.00 (Brussels time).2. The closing dates for the submission of tenders for subsequent partial tendering procedures shall be each Tuesday at 12.00 (Brussels time).3. The closing date for the submission of tenders for the last partial tendering procedure shall be 25 November 2003 at 12.00 (Brussels time).Tenders must be lodged with the Italian intervention agency: Ente Nazionale Risi (ENR) Piazza Pio XI, 1 I - 20123 Milano Telephone (39) 02 885 51 11 Fax (39) 02 86 13 72 1. The Italian intervention agency shall notify the Commission of the information as specified in Annex V, by type of processing, no later than 9.00 (Brussels time) on the Thursday following the expiry of the deadline for the submission of tenders.2. For each type of processing and for each partial tendering procedure, the tenderers shall be assigned an individual number, starting at 1, by the Italian intervention agency.To ensure anonymity, the numbers shall be allocated randomly and separately for each type of processing and each partial tendering procedure.The reference numbers of each tender shall be given by the Italian intervention agency in such a way as to ensure that the tenderers remain anonymous. For the entire standing tendering procedure, each tender shall be identified by its own reference number.3. The notification referred to in paragraph 1 shall be made by electronic mail to the address given in Annex V using the form provided to the Italian intervention agency by the Commission for that purpose.The notification must be made even if no tenders are submitted. In that case, it must state that no tenders have been received within the deadline laid down.4. The Italian intervention agency shall also notify the Commission of the information as specified in Annex V for rejected tenders, stating why they were rejected. For each type of processing, the Commission shall set the minimum sale price or decide not to award any quantities. In the event that tenders are submitted for the same lot and for a quantity larger than that available, the Commission may fix this price separately for each lot.Where tenders offer the minimum sale price, the Commission may fix an award coefficient for the quantities offered at the same time as it fixes the minimum sale price.This Decision shall be taken in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95. The intervention agency shall immediately notify all tenderers of the outcome of their participation in the tendering procedure.Within three working days of the notification referred to in the first paragraph, it shall send notices of award of contract to successful tenderers by registered letter or written telecommunication. Successful tenderers shall pay for the rice before it is removed, and at the latest within one month of the date of dispatch of the notice referred to in the second paragraph of Article 8. The risks and costs of storing rice that is not removed within the payment period shall be borne by the successful tenderers.Following the expiry of the payment period, rice for which a contract is awarded and which is not removed shall be regarded for all purposes as having been removed from storage.Where a successful tenderer fails to pay for the rice within the period referred to in the first paragraph, the contract shall be terminated by the intervention agency, where appropriate in respect of the quantity not paid for. 01. The security referred to in Article 4(1)(a) shall be released(a) in full for the quantities for which:1. no award is made,2. the offer does not stand, in accordance with Article 4(3),3. the sale price is paid within the period set and the security referred to in Article 4(1)(c) has been lodged;(b) proportionately to the quantity not awarded where an award coefficient is set for the quantities offered in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 7.2. The security referred to in Article 4(1)(c) shall be released in proportion to the quantities used only if the intervention agency has carried out all the checks necessary to ensure that the product is processed in accordance with this Regulation.However, the security shall be released in full:(a) on presentation of proof of processing as provided for in Annex II and proof of the undertaking provided for in the second indent of Article 2(2)(a);(b) on presentation of proof that the treatment referred to in Annex III has been carried out, provided that not less than 95 % of the fine broken grains or fragments obtained is used in compound feed;(c) on presentation of proof that the treatment referred to in Annex IV has been carried out, provided that not less than 95 % of the milled rice obtained is used in compound feed.3. Proof that the rice has been incorporated in animal feed as referred to in this Regulation shall be provided in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 3002/92. 1The obligation set out in Article 2(2) shall be regarded as a primary requirement within the meaning of Article 20 of Regulation (EEC) No 2220/85. 2In addition to the particulars provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 3002/92, box 104 of the control copy T5 shall refer, where appropriate, to the undertaking provided for in the second indent of Article 2(2)(a) and bear one or more of the following entries supplemented by the number of Annex II, III or IV, specifying the treatment required:- Destinados a la transformación prevista en el anexo ... del Reglamento (CE) n° 1443/2003- Til forarbejdning som fastsat i bilag ... til forordning (EF) nr. 1443/2003- Zur Verarbeitung gemäß Anhang ... der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1443/2003 bestimmt- Προορίζονται για μεταποίηση που προβλέπεται στο παράρτημα ... του κανονισμού (ΕΚ) αριθ. 1443/2003- For processing provided for in Annex ... to Regulation (EC) No 1443/2003- Destinés à la transformation prévue à l'annexe ... du règlement (CE) n° 1443/2003- Destinati alla trasformazione prevista all'allegato ... del regolamento (CE) n. 1443/2003- Bestemd om te worden verwerkt overeenkomstig bijlage ... van Verordening (EG) nr. 1443/2003- Para a transformação prevista no anexo ... do Regulamento (CE) n.o 1443/2003- Tarkoitettu asetuksen (EY) N:o 1443/2003 liitteessä ... säädettyyn jalostukseen- För bearbetning enligt bilaga ... till förordning (EG) nr 1443/2003. 3This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 August 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18.(2) OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27.(3) OJ L 9, 12.1.1991, p. 15.(4) OJ L 205, 3.8.1985, p. 5.(5) OJ L 240, 10.9.1999, p. 11.(6) OJ L 301, 17.10.1992, p. 17.(7) OJ L 104, 27.4.1996, p. 13.ANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX IITreatment indicated in the first indent of Article 2(2)(a)When the rice is taken over, it must undergo the following treatment.1. The paddy rice must be milled to give the overall minimum yield and whole grain yield previously determined by the laboratory on a sample removed when the rice for which the contract is awarded was taken over, with a tolerance of plus or minus 1 % applicable to the overall minimum yield and whole grain yield.The wholly milled rice obtained must have the same characteristics and be of the same variety as the rice for which the contract is awarded.2. All the wholly milled rice obtained must be broken in such a way as to produce at least 95 % broken rice within the meaning of Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.ANNEX IIITreatment indicated in the first indent of Article 2(2)(b)(i)When the rice is taken over, it must undergo the following treatment.1. The paddy rice must be husked and broken in such a way as to produce not less than 77 %, by weight of paddy rice, of fine broken grains or fragments of husked rice as defined in point C of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 3073/95.2. The product obtained after processing (not including the husk) must be marked using the colourant E131 patent blue V or E142 acid brilliant green BS (lissamine green) to enable it to be identified.ANNEX IVTreatment indicated in the first indent of Article 2(2)(b)(i) and in the first indent of Article 2(2)(b)(ii)1. The paddy rice must be milled to give the overall minimum yield and whole grain yield previously determined by the laboratory on a sample removed when the rice for which the contract is awarded was taken over, with a tolerance of plus or minus 1 % applicable to the overall minimum yield and whole grain yield.The wholly milled rice obtained must have the same characteristics and be of the same variety as the rice for which the contract is awarded.2. The product obtained after processing must be marked using the colourant E131 patent blue V or E142 acid brilliant green BS (lissamine green) to enable it to be identified.ANNEX V>PIC FILE= ""L_2003205EN.001403.TIF"">
",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;Italy;Italian Republic;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;intervention agency;single market;Community internal market;EC internal market;EU single market;rice;sale;offering for sale;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,22
28721,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1493/2004 of 23 August 2004 laying down transitory measures to be adopted on account of the accession of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia in respect of the requirements for the granting of refunds for exports of certain milk or egg products pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1520/2000. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia, and in particular Article 2(3) thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 41 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 16(10) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1520/2000 of 13 July 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of granting export refunds on certain agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty, and the criteria for fixing the amounts of such refunds (1) provides that, for a refund to be granted on the products that are indicated in Article 1 of Council Directive 92/46/EEC of 16 June 1992 laying down the health rules for the production and placing on the market of raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk-based products (2), or Article 1 of Council Directive 89/437/EEC of 20 June 1989 on hygiene and health problems affecting the production and the placing on the market of egg products (3), and appear in Annex B to Regulation (EC) No 1520/2000, they must be prepared in accordance with the requirements of those Directives and carry the required health mark.(2) Commission Decision 2004/280/EC of 19 March 2004 laying down transitional measures for the marketing of certain products of animal origin obtained in the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia (4) (hereinafter the new Member States) lays down transitional measures to facilitate the transition from the existing regime in the new Member States to that resulting from the application of the Community veterinary legislation. According to Article 3 of that Decision, Member States shall authorise trade from 1 May to 31 August 2004 in milk or egg products which are obtained in establishments in the new Member States authorised to export to the Community before the accession date, provided that the products bear the Community export health mark of the establishment concerned and are accompanied by a document which certifies that they were produced in conformity with Decision 2004/280/EC.(3) It is therefore appropriate to derogate from Regulation (EC) No 1520/2000 and provide that goods which comply with Article 3 of Decision 2004/280/EC and are authorised to be traded for the period from 1 May to 31 August 2004 should be eligible for an export refund.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee on horizontal questions concerning trade in processed agricultural products not listed in Annex I to the Treaty,. By way of derogation from Article 16(10) of Regulation (EC) No 1520/2000, goods obtained before the date of accession in establishments of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia authorised to export to the Community before the accession date and exported from the Community in the period from the accession date to 31 August 2004 are eligible for an export refund, provided that they meet the requirements of Article 3(a) and (b) of Decision 2004/280/EC. This Regulation shall enter into force subject to and on the date of the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia.It shall apply to export declarations accepted from the date of the entry into force of this Regulation to 31 August 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 August 2004.For the CommissionOlli REHNMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 177, 15.7.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 543/2004 (OJ L 87, 25.3.2004, p. 8).(2)  OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 212, 22.7.1989, p. 87. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003.(4)  OJ L 87, 25.3.2004, p. 60.
",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;egg product;egg preparation;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);milk product;dairy produce;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,22
16886,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1325/97 of 9 July 1997 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2257/92 laying down detailed rules for implementing the specific arrangements for supplying Madeira with certain vegetable oils. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Azores and Madeira relating to certain agricultural products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2348/96 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92, Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2257/92 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1361/96 (4), establishes, for the 1996/97 marketing year, the forecast supply balance for certain vegetable oils for Madeira;Whereas, pending a communication from the competent authorities updating the requirements of the regions in question, and so as not to interrupt application of the specific arrangements, the balance should be drawn up for the period 1 July to 31 December 1997;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Oils and Fats,. Article 1 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2257/92 is hereby replaced by the following:'1. The quantities of the forecast supply balance for Madeira for certain vegetable oils for the period 1 July to 31 December 1997 which qualify for exemption from customs duties on import or which benefit from the aid for supply from the rest of the Community shall be as follows:>TABLE> Notwithstanding Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2257/92, the Portuguese authorities shall determine the period for lodging licence applications for July 1997. The licences shall be issued not later than 25 July 1997. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 July 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 July 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 320, 11. 12. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 219, 4. 8. 1992, p. 44.(4) OJ No L 175, 13. 7. 1996, p. 17.
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38754,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 879/2010 of 6 October 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 554/2008 as regards the minimum content of 6-phytase (Quantum Phytase) as a feed additive in feed for laying hens  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) The use of 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) (Quantum Phytase) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, laying hens, ducks for fattening, turkeys for fattening and weaned piglets was authorised for 10 years by Commission Regulation (EC) No 554/2008 of 17 June 2008 concerning the authorisation of 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) (Quantum Phytase) as a feed additive (2).(2) In accordance with Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, the holder of the authorisation has submitted an application with which it requests changing the terms of authorisation of that feed additive when used in laying hens by reducing the minimum recommended dose of 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) (Quantum Phytase) from 2 000 FTU/kg to 250 FTU/kg. That application was accompanied by the relevant data supporting the request for the change.(3) The European Food Safety Authority concluded in its opinion of 10 March 2010 that the additive 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) (Quantum Phytase) is efficacious in laying hens at the requested minimum dose of 250 FTU/kg of complete feed (3).(4) The conditions provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 are satisfied.(5) Regulation (EC) No 554/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 554/2008 is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 October 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.(2)  OJ L 158, 18.6.2008, p. 14.(3)  EFSA Journal 2010; 8(3):1550.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisationUnits of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancersAdditive compositionSolid form: 2 500 FTU (1)/gLiquid form: 5 000 FTU/mlCharacterisation of the active substanceAnalytical method (2)1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life, and stability to pelleting.2. Recommended dose per kilogram of complete feedingstuff:— chickens for fattening: 500-2 500 FTU,— laying hens: 250 FTU,— ducks for fattening: 250-2 000 FTU,— turkeys for fattening: 1 000-2 700 FTU,— piglets (weaned): 100-2 500 FTU.3. For use in compound feed containing more than 0,25 % phytin-bound phosphorus.4. For use in weaned piglets up to approximately 35 kg.5. For safety: breathing protection glasses and gloves shall be used during handling.Laying hens — 250 FTU —Ducks for fattening — 250 FTU —Turkeys for fattening — 1 000 FTU —Piglets — 100 FTU —(1)  1 FTU is the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 micromole of inorganic phosphate per minute from sodium phytate at pH 5,5 and 37 °C.(2)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Community Reference Laboratory: www.irmm.jrc.be/crl-feed-additives’
",animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive,22
37949,"2010/429/: Commission Decision of 28 July 2010 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize MON 88017 x MON 810 (MON-88Ø17-3 x MON-ØØ81Ø-6) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2010) 5139)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed (1), and in particular Article 7(3) and Article 19(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) On 29 November 2005, Monsanto Europe SA submitted to the competent authority of the Czech Republic an application, in accordance with Article 5 and Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, for the placing on the market of foods, food ingredients, and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON 88017 x MON 810 maize (the application).(2) The application also covers the placing on the market of products other than food and feed containing or consisting of MON 88017 x MON 810 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation. Therefore, in accordance with Article 5(5) and Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, it includes the data and information required by Annexes III and IV to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC (2) and information and conclusions about the risk assessment carried out in accordance with the principles set out in Annex II to Directive 2001/18/EC. It also includes a monitoring plan for environmental effects conforming with Annex VII to Directive 2001/18/EC.(3) On 21 July 2009, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) gave a favourable opinion in accordance with Article 6 and Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. It considered that MON 88017 x MON 810 maize is as safe as its non-genetically modified counterpart with respect to potential effects on human and animal health or the environment. Therefore it concluded that it is unlikely that the placing on the market of the products containing, consisting of, or produced from MON 88017 x MON 810 maize as described in the application (the products) will have any adverse effects on human or animal health or the environment in the context of their intended uses (3). In its opinion, EFSA considered all the specific questions and concerns raised by the Member States in the context of the consultation of the national competent authorities as provided for by Article 6(4) and Article 18(4) of that Regulation.(4) In its opinion, EFSA also concluded that the environmental monitoring plan, consisting of a general surveillance plan, submitted by the applicant is in line with the intended use of the products.(5) Taking into account those considerations, authorisation should be granted for the products.(6) A unique identifier should be assigned to each GMO as provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 65/2004 of 14 January 2004 establishing a system for the development and assignment of unique identifiers for genetically modified organisms (4).(7) On the basis of the EFSA opinion, no specific labelling requirements other than those provided for in Article 13(1) and Article 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, appear to be necessary for foods, food ingredients and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON 88017 x MON 810 maize. However, in order to ensure the use of the products within the limits of the authorisation provided for by this Decision, the labelling of feed containing or consisting of the GMO and products other than food and feed containing or consisting of the GMO for which authorisation is requested should be complemented by a clear indication that the products in question must not be used for cultivation.(8) The authorisation holder should submit annual reports on the implementation and the results of the activities set out in the monitoring plan for environmental effects. Those results should be presented in accordance with Commission Decision 2009/770/EC of 13 October 2009 establishing standard reporting formats for presenting the monitoring results of the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms, as or in products, for the purpose of placing on the market, pursuant to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (5).(9) The EFSA opinion does not justify the imposition of specific conditions or restrictions for the placing on the market and/or specific conditions or restrictions for the use and handling, including post-market monitoring requirements for the use of the food and feed, or of specific conditions for the protection of particular ecosystems/environment and/or geographical areas, as provided for in Article 6(5)(e) and Article 18(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(10) All relevant information on the authorisation of the products should be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(11) Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC (6), lays down labelling requirements for products consisting of, or containing GMOs.(12) This Decision is to be notified through the Biosafety Clearing House to the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity, pursuant to Article 9(1) and Article 15(2)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1946/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on transboundary movements of genetically modified organisms (7).(13) The applicant has been consulted on the measures provided for in this Decision.(14) The Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has not delivered an opinion within the time limit laid down by its Chairman.(15) At its meeting on 29 June 2010, the Council was unable to reach a decision by qualified majority either for or against the proposal. The Council indicated that its proceedings on this file were concluded. It is accordingly for the Commission to adopt the measures,. Genetically modified organism and unique identifierGenetically modified maize (Zea mays L.), MON 88017 x MON 810 as specified in point (b) of the Annex to this Decision, is assigned the unique identifier MON-88Ø17-3 x MON-ØØ81Ø-6, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 65/2004. AuthorisationThe following products are authorised for the purposes of Article 4(2) and Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 in accordance with the conditions set out in this Decision:(a) foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-88Ø17-3 x MON-ØØ81Ø-6 maize;(b) feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-88Ø17-3 x MON-ØØ81Ø-6 maize;(c) products other than food and feed containing or consisting of MON-88Ø17-3 x MON-ØØ81Ø-6 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation. Labelling1.   For the purposes of the labelling requirements laid down in Article 13(1) and Article 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘maize’.2.   The words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of MON-88Ø17-3 x MON-ØØ81Ø-6 maize referred to in Article 2(b) and (c). Monitoring for environmental effects1.   The authorisation holder shall ensure that the monitoring plan for environmental effects, as set out in point (h) of the Annex, is put in place and implemented.2.   The authorisation holder shall submit to the Commission annual reports on the implementation and the results of the activities set out in the monitoring plan in accordance with Decision 2009/770/EC. Community registerThe information set out in the Annex to this Decision shall be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed, as provided for in Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. Authorisation holderThe authorisation holder shall be Monsanto Europe SA, Belgium, representing Monsanto Company, United States. ValidityThis Decision shall apply for a period of 10 years from the date of its notification. AddresseeThis Decision is addressed to Monsanto Europe SA, Avenue de Tervuren 270-272, 1150 Brussels, Belgium.. Done at Brussels, 28 July 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 106, 17.4.2001, p. 1.(3)  http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question = EFSA-Q-2006-020(4)  OJ L 10, 16.1.2004, p. 5.(5)  OJ L 275, 21.10.2009, p. 9.(6)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 24.(7)  OJ L 287, 5.11.2003, p. 1.ANNEX(a)   Applicant and authorisation holder:Name : Monsanto Europe SAAddress : Avenue de Tervuren 270-272, 1150 Brussels, BelgiumOn behalf of Monsanto Company, 800 N. Lindbergh Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri 63167, United States of America(b)   Designation and specification of the products:1. foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-88Ø17-3 x MON-ØØ81Ø-6 maize;2. feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-88Ø17-3 x MON-ØØ81Ø-6 maize;3. products other than food and feed containing or consisting of MON-88Ø17-3 x MON-ØØ81Ø-6 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation.The genetically modified MON-88Ø17-3 x MON-ØØ81Ø-6 maize, as described in the application, is produced by crosses between maize containing MON-88Ø17-3 and MON-ØØ81Ø-6 events and expresses the Cry3Bb1 and Cry1Ab proteins which respectively confer protection against certain coleopteran and lepidopteran pests and the CP4 EPSPS protein which confers tolerance to glyphosate herbicides.(c)   Labelling:1. for the purposes of the specific labelling requirements laid down in Article 13(1) and Article 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘maize’;2. the words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of MON-88Ø17-3 x MON-ØØ81Ø-6 maize referred to in Article 2(b) and (c) of this Decision.(d)   Method for detection:— event specific real-time quantitative PCR based method for genetically modified maize MON-88Ø17-3 and MON-ØØ81Ø-6 validated on MON-88Ø17-3 x MON-ØØ81Ø-6 maize,— validated on seeds by the Community Reference Laboratory established under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, published at http://gmo-crl.jrc.ec.europa.eu/statusofdoss.htm— reference material: AOCS 0406-D (for MON-88Ø17-3) accessible via the American Oil Chemists Society at http://www.aocs.org/tech/crm/ and ERM®-BF413 (for MON-ØØ81Ø-6) accessible via the Joint Research Centre JRC) of the European Commission, Institute for reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM) accessible at https://irmm.jrc.ec.europa.eu/rmcatalogue(e)   Unique identifier:MON-88Ø17-3 x MON-ØØ81Ø-6.(f)   Information required under Annex II to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity:Biosafety Clearing House, Record ID: see [to be completed when notified].(g)   Conditions or restrictions on the placing on the market, use or handling of the products:Not required.(h)   Monitoring plan:Monitoring plan for environmental effects conforming with Annex VII to Directive 2001/18/EC.[Link: plan published on the Internet](i)   Post-market monitoring requirements for the use of the food for human consumption:Not required.Note: Links to relevant documents may need to be modified over time. Those modifications will be made available to the public via the updating of the Community register of genetically modified food and feed.
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42214,"2013/809/EU: Council Decision of 6 December 2013 establishing the position to be taken by the European Union within the Ninth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization regarding food security, Tariff Rate Quota administration and the Monitoring Mechanism. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(4), in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The European Union attaches paramount importance to the functioning and progressive strengthening of the multilateral trading system, and recognises the need to advance the Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations. The successful outcome of the Ninth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is a necessary step toward this objective.(2) Development is at the heart of the Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations. At its meeting of 31 July 2002, the General Council of the WTO approved the recommendation of the Special Session of the Committee on Trade and Development (CTD) to establish a Monitoring Mechanism for special and differential treatment. The aim of such Monitoring Mechanism is to contribute to facilitating the integration of developing and least-developed WTO members into the multilateral trading system.(3) The efficient management of Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) and transparency regarding their use is essential for making sure that previous commitments taken during the Uruguay Round regarding market access for agriculture products are properly implemented. Negotiations conducted in the WTO throughout 2013 have allowed WTO members to reach agreement regarding the implementation of a TRQ administration mechanism, which encompasses transparency provisions and an underfill mechanism.(4) WTO members should have the ability to implement the necessary programmes for food security purposes, including public stockholding, in line with WTO rules. Public stockholding programmes for food security purposes need to meet specific conditions agreed among WTO members so as not to distort international trade. Negotiations conducted in the WTO throughout 2013 have allowed WTO members to find an appropriate solution regarding such programmes implemented by developing countries in the form of an understanding among WTO members not to challenge such programmes during a specific period of time provided that they meet a certain set of conditions (the ‘due restraint’ clause).(5) It is appropriate, therefore, to establish the position to be taken by the European Union within the Ninth Ministerial Conference of the WTO on food security, Tariff Rate Quota administration and the Monitoring Mechanism,. The position of the European Union within the Ninth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization regarding food security, Tariff Rate Quota administration and the Monitoring Mechanism shall be to support the adoption of the following draft WTO decisions:— food security WT/MIN(13)/W/10;— tariff Rate Quota WT/MIN(13)/W/11;— the Monitoring Mechanism WT/MIN(13)/W/17by the Ninth Ministerial Conference. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 6 December 2013.For the CouncilThe PresidentD. BARAKAUSKAS
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;public stock;storage of food;cold storage plant;wine and spirits storehouse;wine cellar;market supervision;World Trade Organisation;WTO;World Trade Organization;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food;Doha Round;Doha development Round;Doha development agenda,22
11827,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2350/93 of 24 August 1993 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on products falling within CN code 3923 21 00, originating in Malaysia, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 of 20 December 1990 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), extended for 1993 by Regulation (EEC) No 3917/92  (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded for 1993 to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III other than those listed in column 4 of Annex I, within the  framework of the preferential tariff ceilings fixed in column 6 of Annex I;Whereas, as provided for in Article 7 of that Regulation, as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level, the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and  territories concerned may at any time be re-established;Whereas, in the case of products falling within CN code 3923 21 00, originating in Malaysia, the individual ceiling was fixed at ECU 4 829 000; whereas on 23 July 1993, imports of these products into the Community originating in Malaysia reached the  ceiling in question after being charged thereagainst; whereas, it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties in respect of the products in question against Malaysia,. As from 29 August 1993, the levying of customs duties, suspended for 1993 pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, shall be reintroduced on imports into the Community of the following products, originating in Malaysia:/* Tables: see OJ */ This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 August 1993.For the CommissionKarel VAN MIERTVice-President(1) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 396, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.
",Malaysia;Eastern Malaysia;Labuan;Malaya;Peninsular Malaysia;Sabah;Sarawak;West Malaysia;polymer;packaging product;bag;bottle;box;packaging article;packaging materials;receptacle;restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
16816,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1155/97 of 25 June 1997 fixing the reduction coefficients for the determination of the quantity of bananas to be allocated to each operator in categories A and B from the tariff quota for 1997 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 of 10 June 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1409/96 (4), the Commission, depending on the annual tariff quota and the total reference quantities of operators determined pursuant to Articles 3 and following of that Regulation, is to fix, where appropriate, a single reduction coefficient for each category of operators to be applied to operators' reference quantities to determine the quantity to be allocated to each for the year in question;Whereas, pending the adaptation of the volume of the tariff quota as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden and the results of additional verifications concerning certain information communicated by Member States, Commission Regulation (EC) No 2035/96 (5), for the purposes of implementing Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, provisionally fixes the reduction coefficients to be applied to the reference quantity of each operator in categories A and B, on the basis of a tariff quota volume of 2 200 000 tonnes for 1997;Whereas the volume of the tariff quota was subsequently fixed at 2 553 000 tonnes for 1997 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/97 (6); whereas, however, the special quantity of 10 000 tonnes reserved for cases of extreme hardship must not be taken into account for the calculation of the reduction coefficients in question;Whereas, on that basis and taking account of the additional verifications carried out since the adoption of Regulation (EC) No 2035/96, the new coefficients for 1997 should be determined; whereas, for the sake of clarity, Regulation (EC) No 2035/96 should be repealed;Whereas the provisions of this Regulation must enter into force immediately, given the time limits laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93;Whereas the Management Committee for Bananas has failed to deliver an opinion within the time limit laid down by its chairman,. The quantity to be allocated to each operator in categories A and B in respect of the period from 1 January to 31 December 1997 within the tariff quota provided for in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 shall be calculated by applying to the operator's reference quantity, determined in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, the following single reduction coefficients:- for each category A operator: 0,732550- for each category B operator: 0,540459 Regulation (EC) No 2035/96 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 June 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 181, 20. 7. 1996, p. 13.(5) OJ No L 272, 25. 10. 1996, p. 6.(6) See page 65 of this Official Journal.
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff,22
27657,"Commission Directive 2004/87/EC of 7 September 2004 amending Council Directive 76/768/EEC, concerning cosmetic products, for the purpose of adapting Annex III thereto to technical progress Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,After consulting the Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products intended for Consumers,Whereas:(1) In April 2002, the Commission included in part 2 of Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC 60 hair dyes under the reference numbers 1 to 60. Since more information on the safety of those hair dyes was needed in order for the Scientific Committee for Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products intended for Consumers (SCCNFP) to finish the risk assessment of those substances, those hair dyes have been provisionally allowed to be employed in cosmetic products until 30 September 2004.(2) In December 2002, the SCCNFP set the basic requirements to carry out a modern risk assessment of hair dyes. Following the process of consultation with the Member States and stakeholders it was agreed in December 2003 that the date of July 2005 was appropriate for the presentation to the SCCNFP of the additional information on hair dyes meeting the new requirements. Therefore, the period for which those hair dyes have been included in part 2 of Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC has to be extended.(3) Directive 76/768/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products,. In part 2 of Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC, the date ‘30.9.2004’ in column g for reference numbers 1 to 60 is replaced by ‘31.12.2005’. 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 October 2004 at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 September 2004.For the CommissionOlli REHNMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2003/83/EC (OJ L 238, 25.9.2003, p. 23).
",dyestuffs industry;production of dyes;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;cosmetic product;beauty product;cosmetic;perfume;soap;toilet preparation;consumer protection;consumer policy action plan;consumerism;consumers' rights;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;product safety,22
4825,"2009/9/EC: Commission Decision of 8 December 2008 concerning the non-inclusion of nicotine in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing that substance (notified under document number C(2008) 7714) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 8(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC provides that a Member State may, during a period of 12 years following the notification of that Directive, authorise the placing on the market of plant protection products containing active substances not listed in Annex I to that Directive that are already on the market two years after the date of notification, while those substances are gradually being examined within the framework of a programme of work.(2) Commission Regulations (EC) No 1112/2002 (2) and (EC) No 2229/2004 (3) lay down the detailed rules for the implementation of the fourth stage of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and establish a list of active substances to be assessed with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. That list includes nicotine.(3) For nicotine the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed in accordance with the provisions laid down in Regulations (EC) No 1112/2002 and (EC) No 2229/2004 for a range of uses proposed by the notifier. Moreover, those Regulations designate the rapporteur Member States which have to submit the relevant assessment reports and recommendations to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in accordance with Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 2229/2004. For nicotine the rapporteur Member State was the United Kingdom and all relevant information was submitted in January 2008.(4) The Commission examined nicotine in accordance with Article 24a of Regulation (EC) No 2229/2004. A draft review report for that substance was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and finalised on 26 September 2008 in the format of the Commission review report.(5) During the examination of this active substance by the Committee, it was concluded, taking into account comments received from Member States, that the existing evidence is not sufficient to demonstrate a safe use with respect to operators, workers, bystanders and consumers. Moreover, other concerns which were identified by the rapporteur Member State in its assessment report are included in the review report for the substance.(6) The Commission invited the notifier to submit its comments on the results of the peer review and on its intention or not to further support the substance. The notifier submitted its comments which have been carefully examined. However, despite the arguments put forward by the notifier, the concerns identified could not be eliminated, and assessments made on the basis of the information submitted have not demonstrated that it may be expected that, under the proposed conditions of use, plant protection products containing nicotine satisfy in general the requirements laid down in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Directive 91/414/EEC.(7) Nicotine should therefore not be included in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC.(8) Measures should be taken to ensure that authorisations granted for plant protection products containing nicotine are withdrawn within a fixed period of time and are not renewed and that no new authorisations for such products are granted.(9) Any period of grace granted by a Member State for the disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing nicotine should be limited to 12 months in order to allow existing stocks to be used in one further growing season, which ensures that plant protection products containing nicotine remain available to farmers for 18 months from the adoption of this Decision.(10) This Decision does not prejudice the submission of an application for nicotine in accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 33/2008 of 17 January 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Directive 91/414/EEC as regards a regular and an accelerated procedure for the assessment of active substances which were part of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of that Directive but have not been included into its Annex I (4), in view of a possible inclusion in its Annex I.(11) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Nicotine shall not be included as active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Member States shall ensure that:(a) authorisations for plant protection products containing nicotine are withdrawn by 8 June 2009;(b) no authorisations for plant protection products containing nicotine are granted or renewed from the date of publication of this Decision. Any period of grace granted by Member States in accordance with the provisions of Article 4(6) of Directive 91/414/EEC, shall be as short as possible and shall expire on 8 June 2010 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 December 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 168, 27.6.2002, p. 14.(3)  OJ L 379, 24.12.2004, p. 13.(4)  OJ L 15, 18.1.2008, p. 5.
",tobacco industry;cigar;cigarette;cigarillo;marketing standard;grading;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;plant health product;plant protection product;dangerous substance;dangerous product;tobacco;smoking;addiction to tobacco;anti-smoking campaign;nicotinism;tobacco addiction;European Food Safety Authority;EFSA,22
3131,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1835/84 of 28 June 1984 opening, allocating and providing for the administration of a Community tariff quota for rum, arrack and tafia, falling within subheading 22.09 C I of the Common Customs Tariff and originating in the overseas countries and territories associated with the European Economic Community (1984/85). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 136 thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 80/1186/EEC of 16 December 1980 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Economic Community (1), and in particular Annex IX thereto,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Annex IX to Decision 80/1186/EEC provides that rum, arrack and tafia shall be imported into the Community free of customs duties within the limits of a Community tariff quota; whereas the annual size of the quota is to be fixed on the basis of a basic annual quantity, calculated in hectolitres of pure alcohol, to which a growth rate of 18 % is to be applied, equal to the amount of imports during the best of the past three years for which statistics are available; whereas this rate may be modified in the light of certain criteria; whereas the quota period lasts from 1 July until 30 June of the following year; whereas, however, Decision 80/1186/EEC and Annex IX thereto will expire on 28 February 1985, which means that the period of validity of the tariff quota has to end on the same day;Whereas Community statistics for the years 1981 to 1983 show that the highest volume of imports into the Community of the products in question originating in the said countries and territories, namely 52 283 hectolitres of pure alcohol, occurred in 1981; whereas since the end of 1983 there has been no further production of the products in question in the overseas countries and territories; whereas Community imports in 1983 therefore amounted to only 13 293 hectolitres; whereas in these circumstances it seems advisable to open only a tariff quota large enough to allow, on the one hand, the import of the remainder of the stock and, on the other hand, to take into account the possibility of the installation of a new production unit; whereas the volume of the Community tariff quota for the period 1 July 1984 to 28 February 1985 should therefore be fixed at 15 000 hectolitres of pure alcohol;Whereas, owing to the special character of the products in question and their sensitivity on Community markets, exceptional provision should be made for a method of use based on a single division among Member States;Whereas, taking into account actual trends on the markets for the products in question, the needs of the Member States and the economic prospects for the period under consideration, the percentage shares in the quota volume may be laid down approximately as follows:Benelux 0,2Denmark 0,4Germany 98,3Greece 0,1France 0,2Ireland 0,2Italy 0,2United Kingdom 0,4Whereas the development of imports into the Community of these products should be recorded and imports accordingly monitored;Whereas, since the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg are united within and jointly represented by the Benelux Economic Union, any measure concerning the administration of the share allocated to that economic union may be carried out by any one of its members,. 1. From 1 July 1984 to 28 February 1985 rum, arrack and tafia falling within subheading 22.09 C I of the Common Customs Tariff and originating in the countries and territories referred to in Article 1 of Decision 80/1186/EEC shall be imported free of customs duty into the Community within the limits of a Community tariff quota of 15 000 hectolitres of pure alcohol.2. The rules of origin applicable to the products referred to in paragraph 1 shall be those set out in Annex II to Decision 80/1186/EEC.3. Within the limit of its share as indicated in Article 2, the Hellenic Republic shall apply customs duties calculated in accordance with the relevant provisions of the 1979 Act of Accession and of Regulation (EEC) No 439/81 (1). The tariff quota referred to in Article 1 shall be shared among the Member States as follows:1.2 //   // (hectolitres of pure alcohol)  // Benelux  // 30  // Denmark  // 60  // Germany  // 14 750  // Greece  // 10  // France  // 30  // Ireland  // 30  // Italy  // 30  // United Kingdom  // 60 1. Member States shall manage the shares allocated to them in accordance with their own arrangements.2. The extent to which the Member States have used up their shares shall be determined on the basis of the imports of the products in question, originating in the said countries and territories, entered at customs in declarations for free circulation. 1. In accordance with Article 6 of Annex IX to Decision 80/1186/EEC, the Community shall monitor imports of the products in question originating in the said countries and territories.2. Member States shall forward to the Commission not later than the 15th day of each month statements of imports of the products in question actually charged against the tariff quota during the preceding month. Only products entered at customs in declarations for free circulation and accompanied by a movement certificate conforming to the rules referred to in Article 1 (2) shall be taken into consideration for this purpose.3. The Commission shall regularly inform the Member States of the extent to which the tariff quota has been used up.4. Where necessary, consultation may be held at the request of a Member State or on the initiative of the Commission. The Commission shall take all necessary measures, in close cooperation with the Member States, to ensure the implementation of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 1984.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 28 June 1984.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. BOUCHARDEAU(1) OJ No L 361, 31. 12. 1980, p. 1.(1) OJ No L 53, 27. 2. 1981, p. 19.
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;overseas countries and territories;OCT;spirits;Armagnac;Cognac;brandy;gin;grappa;marc;rum;schnapps;spirits from distilling cereals;spirits from distilling fruit;spirits from distilling wine;vodka;whisky,22
10036,"92/621/EEC: Council Decision of 21 December 1992 authorizing the United Kingdom to apply a particular measure in accordance with Article 22 (12) (b) of Directive 77/388/EEC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive, 77/388/EEC, of 17 May 1977 on the harmonization of  the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax:  uniform basis of assessment (1), and in particular Article 22 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, under Article 22 (12) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a  proposal from the Commission, may authorize any Member State to introduce particular measures to  simplify the statement obligations laid down in paragraph 6 (b) of Article 22; whereas Article 22  (12) further stipulates that such simplification measures may not jeopardize the proper monitoring  of intra-Community transactions, and may take the forms outlined in subparagraphs (a) and (b) of  Article 22 (12);Whereas the United Kingdom, by letter received by the Commission on 22 May 1992, has requested  authorization for a simplification measure which takes the form laid down in subparagraph (b) of  Article 22 (12);Whereas the authorization will be temporary;Whereas the particular measure will not affect the European Communities' own resources arising from  value added tax,. As provided for by Article 22 (12) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the  United Kingdom is hereby authorized, with effect from 1 January 1993 until 31 December 1996 or  until the end of the transitional arrangements in the unlikely event that this is later, to  introduce a particular measure in accordance with subparagraph (b) of Article 22 (12), to simplify  the obligations laid down in paragraph 6 (b) of Article 22 regarding recapitulative statements. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1992.For the Council The President D. HURD(1) OJ N° L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive  92/77/EEC (OJ N° L 316, 31. 10. 1992, p. 1).
",tax harmonisation;harmonisation of tax systems;tax harmonization;single market;Community internal market;EC internal market;EU single market;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,22
20196,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 922/2000 of 3 May 2000 prohibiting fishing for herring by vessels flying the flag of Sweden. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98(2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2742/1999 of 17 December 1999 fixing for 2000 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where limitations in catch are required and amending Regulation (EC) No 66/98(3) lays down quotas for herring for 2000.(2) In order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantity limits on catches of stocks subject to quotas, the Commission must fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated.(3) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of herring in the waters of ICES divisions I and II (Norwegian EEZ) by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden have exhausted the quota allocated for 2000. Sweden has prohibited fishing for this stock from 31 March 2000. This date should be adopted in this Regulation also,. Catches of herring in the waters of ICES divisions I and II (Norwegian EEZ) by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden are hereby deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated to Sweden for 2000.Fishing for herring in the waters of ICES divisions I and II (Norwegian EEZ) by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden is hereby prohibited, as are the retention on board, transhipment and landing of this stock caught by the above vessels after the date of application of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 31 March 2000.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 May 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5.(3) OJ L 341, 31.12.1999, p. 1.
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
24180,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1425/2002 of 2 August 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 97/95 as regards the 2002/03 marketing year for the production of potato starch. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2), and in particular Article 8(5) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1868/94 of 27 July 1994 establishing a quota system in relation to the production of potato starch(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 962/2002(4), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Whereas:(1) The amounts applicable for the 2001/02 marketing year as regards the minimum price and the payment to the producer, fixed by Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, and the premium for potato starch producers, fixed by Regulation (EC) No 1868/94, are unchanged for the 2002/03 marketing year.(2) Annex II to Commission Regulation (EC) No 97/95(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2718/1999(6), establishes the minimum price, the premium to be paid to the starch producer and the payment to be paid to the producer for potatoes based on their starch content and the underwater weight of 5050 g of potato up to the 2001/02 marketing year. That Annex should therefore be amended with a view to applying it to the 2002/03 marketing year using the same amounts as those applied in the 2001/02 marketing year.(3) To ensure the continuity of the marketing years, the measures provided for in this Regulation must apply from 1 July 2002.(4) Regulation (EC) No 97/95 must be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. In Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 97/95 the subheading ""Part B: 2001/02 marketing year"" is replaced by ""Part B: 2001/02 and 2002/03 marketing years"". This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 August 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 197, 30.7.1994, p. 4.(4) OJ L 149, 7.6.2002, p. 1.(5) OJ L 16, 24.1.1995, p. 3.(6) OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 37.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;starch;industrial starch;starch product;tapioca;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;potato;batata;sweet potato;minimum price;floor price;production;level of production;volume of output,22
14593,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2772/95 of 30 November 1995 replacing the values in ecus in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2078/92 on agricultural production methods compatible with the requirements of the protection of the environment and the maintenance of the countryside. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 of 28 December 1992 on the unit of account and  the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy  (1), as last  amended by Regulation (EC) No 150/95  (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1068/93 of 30 April 1993 on detailed rules for  determining and applying the agricultural conversion rates  (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC)  No 1053/95  (4), and in particular Article 18 (2) thereof,Whereas with effect from 1 February 1995, Article 13 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92  alters the value in ecus of certain prices and amounts in order to neutralize the effects of the  abolition of the corrective factor of 1,207509 which until 31 January 1995 affected the conversion  rates used for agriculture;Whereas the new values in ecus of the prices and amounts concerned have been established as of 1  February 1995 according to the rules laid down in Article 13 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 and  Article 18 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1068/93;Whereas, in accordance with Article 18 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1068/93, in order to avoid  confusion and to facilitate the application of the common agricultural policy, the values in ecus  of the amounts given in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2078/92  (5), as last amended by the Act of  Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, which apply at least from:-  1 January 1996 for amounts which are not affected by a marketing year,-  the beginning of the 1996 marketing year in the case of amounts for which the marketing year  begins in January 1996, and -  the beginning of the 1995/96 marketing year in the other cases,and which are among the legal instruments coming into force before 1 February 1995, should be  replaced,. As a consequence of the adjustment with effect from 1 February 1995,  pursuant to Article 13 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 and to Article 18 (1) of Regulation (EEC)  No 1068/93, on the amounts in ecus in Regulation (EEC) No 2078/92, the latter shall be amended as  laid down in Article 2 hereof. Regulation (EEC) No 2078/92 is amended as follows:1.  in Article 4 (2) the amount 'ECU 150` is replaced by 'ECU 181,1`; the amounts 'ECU 250` are  replaced by 'ECU 301,9`; the amount 'ECU 100` is replaced by 'ECU 120,8`; the amount 'ECU 400` is  replaced by 'ECU 483,0`; the amount 'ECU 1  000` is replaced by 'ECU 1  208`; the amount 'ECU 700`  is replaced by 'ECU 845,3` and the amount 'ECU 600` is replaced by 'ECU 724,5`;2.  in Article 4 (3) the amount 'ECU 350` is replaced by 'ECU 422,6`;3.  in Article 6 (1) the amount 'ECU 2  500` is replaced by 'ECU 3  019`. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in  the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply, for each amount in question, from the date on which an agricultural conversion rate  fixed on or after 1 February 1995 is first applied.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission
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16300,"97/622/EC: Commission Decision of 27 May 1997 concerning questionnaires for Member States reports on the implementation of certain Directives in the waste sector (implementation of Council Directive 91/692/EEC). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/692/EEC of 23 December 1991 on the standardization and rationalization of reports on the implementation of certain Directives relating to the Environment (1), and in particular Articles 5 and 6 and its Annex VI,Having regard to Council Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste (2), as last amended by Commission Decision 96/350/EC (3),Having regard to Council Directive 91/689/EEC of 12 December 1991 on hazardous waste (4), as last amended by Directive 94/31 /EC (5),Having regard to European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste (6),Whereas Article 8 (1) of Directive 91/689/EEC requires Member States to transmit to the Commission information on the application of this Directive in the context of the report provided for in Article 16 (1) of Directive 75/442/EEC;Whereas Article 17 of Directive 94/62/EC requires Member States to transmit to the Commission information on the application of this Directive in accordance with Article 5 of Directive 91/692/EEC;Whereas Article 16 of Directive 75/442/EEC, has been replaced by Article 5 of Directive 91/692/EEC which requires Member States to transmit to the Commission information on the implementation of certain Community Directives in the form of a sectoral report;Whereas, this report has to be established on the basis of a questionnaire or an outline drafted by the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 6 of Directive 91/692/EEC;Whereas the first sectoral report will cover the period 1998 to 2000 inclusive;Whereas the measures envisaged by this Decision are in accordance with the opinion expressed by the Committee established in accordance with Article 6 of the abovementioned Directive,. The questionnaires attached to this Decision, which relate to Directive 91/689/EEC and Directive 94/62/EC, are hereby adopted. The Member States will use these questionnaires as a basis for the drawing up of the sectoral reports they are required to submit to the Commission pursuant to Article 5 of Directive 91/692/EEC and to Article 17 of Directive 94/62/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 May 1997.For the CommissionRitt BJERREGAARDMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 377, 31. 12. 1991, p. 48.(2)  OJ L 194, 25. 7. 1975, p. 39.(3)  OJ L 135, 6. 6. 1996, p. 32.(4)  OJ L 377, 31. 12. 1991, p. 20.(5)  OJ L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 28.(6)  OJ L 365, 31. 12. 1994, p. 10.ANNEXLIST OF QUESTIONNAIRES1. Questionnaire relating to Council Directive 91/689/EEC of 12 December 1991 on hazardous waste (1), as last amended by Directive 94/31/EC (2).2. Questionnaire relating to European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste (3).(1)  OJ L 377, 31. 12. 1991, p. 20.(2)  OJ L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 28.(3)  OJ L 365, 31. 12. 1994, p. 10.
",form;waste management;landfill site;rubbish dump;waste treatment;packaging product;bag;bottle;box;packaging article;packaging materials;receptacle;dangerous substance;dangerous product;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,22
25833,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 538/2003 of 26 March 2003 redistributing unused portions of the 2002 quantitative quotas for certain products originating in the People's Republic of China. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 520/94 of 7 March 1994 establishing a Community procedure for administering quantitative quotas(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 138/96(2), and in particular Articles 2(5) and Articles 14 and 24 thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 519/94 of 7 March 1994 on common rules for imports from certain third countries and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 1765/82, (EEC) No 1766/82 and (EEC) No 3420/83(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 427/2003(4), introduced annual quantitative quotas for certain products originating in the People's Republic of China listed in Annex II to that Regulation. The provisions of Regulation (EC) No 520/94 are applicable to those quotas.(2) The Commission accordingly adopted Regulation (EC) No 738/94(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 983/96(6), laying down general rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 520/94. These provisions apply to the administration of the above quotas subject to the provisions of this Regulation.(3) In accordance with Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94, the competent authorities of the Member States notified the Commission of the quantities of quotas assigned in 2002 and not used.(4) The unused quantities could not be redistributed in time to be used before the end of the 2002 quota year.(5) Examination of the data received for each of the products in question indicates that the quantities not used in the 2002 quota year should be redistributed in 2003, up to a limit of the amounts set out in Annex I to this Regulation.(6) The different administrative methods provided for by Regulation (EC) No 520/94 have been analysed and it is considered that the method based on traditional trade flows should be adopted. Under this method quota tranches are divided into two portions, one of which is reserved for traditional importers and the other for other applicants.(7) This has proved to be the best way of ensuring the continuity of business for the Community importers concerned and avoiding any disturbance of trade flows.(8) Quantities redistributed under this Regulation should be divided using the same criteria as for the allocation of the 2002 quotas except as regards the overall proportion reserved for traditional importers (75 %).(9) It is necessary to simplify the formalities to be fulfilled by traditional importers who already hold import licences issued when the 2003 Community quotas were allocated. The competent administrative authorities already possess the requisite evidence of either 1998 or 1999 imports for all traditional importers. The latter need therefore only enclose a copy of their previous licences with their new licence applications.(10) Measures should be taken to provide the best conditions for the allocation of that portion of the quota reserved for non-traditional importers with a view to optimum use of quotas. To this end, it is appropriate to provide for that portion to be allocated in proportion to the quantities requested, on the basis of a simultaneous examination of import licence applications actually lodged, and grant access only to importers who can prove that they obtained and made use of at least 80 % of an import licence for the product in question during the 2002 quota year. The amount that any non-traditional importer may request should also be restricted to a set volume or value.(11) For the purposes of quota allocation, a time limit must be set for the submission of licence applications by importers.(12) With a view to optimum use of quotas, licence applications for imports of footwear under quotas which refer to several CN codes must specify the quantities required for each code.(13) The Member States must inform the Commission of the import licence applications received, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94. The information about traditional importers' previous imports must be expressed in the same units as the quota in question.(14) In the light of the experience gained in the management of the quotas, in order to facilitate import administration formalities to economic operators and in view of the fact that unused quantities may not be carried over to the following year more than once, thus limiting the risk of excessive accumulation of imports, it is deemed appropriate, without prejudice to the results of a further analysis which may appear to be warranted in this respect in the future, to set the expiry date of the redistribution import licences on 31 December 2003.(15) These measures are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the administration of quotas set up under Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94,. This Regulation lays down specific provisions for the redistribution in 2003 of portions of the quantitative quotas referred to in Annex II to Council Regulation (EC) No 519/94 which were not used in the 2002 quota year.The quantities not used in the 2002 quota year shall be redistributed up to the limit of the volumes or values set out in Annex I to this Regulation.Regulation (EC) No 738/94 shall apply subject to the specific provisions of this Regulation. 1. The quantitative quotas referred to in Article 1 shall be allocated using the method based on traditional trade flows, referred to in Article 2(2)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 520/94.2. The portions of each quantitative quota set aside for traditional importers and non-traditional importers are set out in Annex II to this Regulation.3. (a) The portion set aside for non-traditional importers shall be apportioned using the method based on allocation in proportion to quantities requested; the volume requested by a single importer may not exceed that shown in Annex III. Only importers who can prove that they imported at least 80 % of the volume of the product for which they were granted an import licence pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) 1995/2001(7) shall be entitled to apply for import licences.(b) Operators that are deemed to be related persons as defined by Article 143 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 may only submit single licence application for the portion of the quota set aside for non-traditional importers regarding the goods described in the application. In addition to the statement required by Article 3(2)(g) of Regulation (EC) No 738/94, the licence application for the non-traditional quota shall state that the applicant is not related to any other operator applying for the non-traditional quota line in question. Applications for import licences shall be lodged with the competent authorities listed in Annex IV to this Regulation from the day following the day of publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union until 15.00, Brussels time, on 9 May 2003. 1. For the purposes of allocating the portion of each quota set aside for traditional importers, ""traditional"" importers shall mean importers who can show that they have imported goods in either the calendar year 1998 or 1999.2. The evidence referred to in Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94 shall relate to the release into free circulation during either calendar year 1998 or 1999, as indicated by the importer, of products originating in the People's Republic of China which are covered by the quota in respect of which the application is made.3. Instead of the evidence referred to in the first indent of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94:- applicants may enclose with their licence applications documents drawn up and certified by the competent national authorities on the basis of available customs information as evidence of the imports of the product in question during calendar year 1998 or 1999 carried out by themselves or, where applicable, by the operator whose activities they have taken over,- applicants already holding import licences issued for 2003 under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2077/2002(8), for products covered by the licence application may enclose a copy of their previous licences with their licence applications. In that case they shall indicate in their licence application the aggregate quantity of imports of the product in question during the chosen reference period. Member States shall inform the Commission no later than 30 May 2003 at 10.00, Brussels time, of the number and aggregate quantity of import licence applications and, in the case of applications from traditional importers, of the volume of previous imports carried out by traditional importers during the chosen reference period referred to in Article 4(1) of this Regulation. No later than 30 days after having received all the information required under Article 5, the Commission shall adopt the quantitative criteria to be used by the competent national authorities for the purpose of meeting importers' applications. Import licences shall be valid up to 31 December 2003. The validity shall not be extendable. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 March 2003.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 66, 10.3.1994, p. 1.(2) OJ L 21, 27.1.1996, p. 6.(3) OJ L 67, 10.3.1994, p. 89.(4) OJ L 65, 8.3.2003, p. 1.(5) OJ L 87, 31.3.1994, p. 47.(6) OJ L 131, 1.6.1996, p. 47.(7) OJ L 271, 12.10.2001, p. 18.(8) OJ L 319, 23.11.2002, p. 12.ANNEX IQUANTITIES TO BE REDISTRIBUTED>TABLE>ANNEX IIALLOCATION OF THE QUOTAS>TABLE>ANNEX IIIMAXIMUM QUANTITY WHICH MAY BE REQUESTED BY EACH NON-TRADITIONAL IMPORTER>TABLE>ANNEX IVLIST OF THE COMPETENT NATIONAL AUTHORITIES1. BELGIQUE/BELGIËService public fédéral économie, PME, Classes moyennes &  énergieAdministration du potentiel économiquePolitiques d'accès aux marchés, Service licencesFederale Overheidsdienst Economie, KMO, Middenstand &  EnergieBestuur Economisch PotentieelMarkttoegangsbeleid, Dienst VergunningenGeneraal Lemanstraat 60, Rue Général-Leman 60 B - 1040 Brussel/Bruxelles Tél./Tel. (32-2) 206 58 16 Télécopieur/Fax (32-2) 230 83 22/231 14 842. DANMARKErhvervs- og Boligstyrelsen Vejlsøvej 29 DK - 8600 Silkeborg Tlf. (45) 35 46 60 30 Fax (45) 35 46 64 013. DEUTSCHLANDBundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) Frankfurter Straße 29-35 D - 65760 Eschborn Tel. (49) 619 69 08-0 Fax (49) 619 69 42 26/(49) 6196 908-8004. ΕΛΛΑΔΑΥπουργείο Οικονομίας και ΟικονομικώνΓενική Διεύθυνση Σχεδιασμού Πολιτικής και ΕφαρμογήςΔιεύθυνση Διεθνών Οικονομικών ΘεμάτωνΚορνάρου 1 GR - Αthens 105 63 Τηλ.: (30-210) 328 60 31/328 60 32 Φαξ: (30-210) 328 60 94/328 60 595. ESPAÑAMinisterio de Economía y HaciendaDirección General de Comercio ExteriorPaseo de la Castellana, 162 E - 28046 Madrid Tel.: (34) 913 49 38 94/913 49 37 78 Fax: (34) 913 49 38 32/913 49 37 406. FRANCEService des titres du commerce extérieur 8, rue de la Tour-des-Dames F - 75436 Paris Cedex 09 Téléphone (33-1) 55 07 46 69/95 Télécopieur (33-1) 55 07 48 32/34/357. IRELANDDepartment of Enterprise, Trade and EmploymentLicensing Unit, Block CEarlsfort CentreHatch Street Dublin 2 Ireland Tel. (353-1) 631 25 41 Fax (353-1) 631 25 628. ITALIAMinistero del Commercio con l'esteroDG per la politica commerciale e la gestione del regime degli scambi - Divisione VIIViale America, 341 I - 00144 Roma Tel. (39) 06 599 31 - 06 59 93 24 19 - 06 59 93 24 00 Fax (39) 06 592 55 569. LUXEMBOURGMinistère des affaires étrangèresOffice des licencesBoîte postale 113 L - 2011 Luxembourg Téléphone (352) 22 61 62 Télécopieur (352) 46 61 3810. NEDERLANDBelastingdienst/Douane Engelse Kamp 2 Postbus 30003 9700 RD Groningen Nederland Tel. (31-50) 523 91 11 Fax (31-50) 523 22 1011. ÖSTERREICHBundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit Landstrasser Hauptstraße 55/57 A - 1031 Wien Tel. (43) 1 711 00 83 45 Fax (43) 1 711 00 83 8612. PORTUGALMinistério da EconomiaDirecção-Geral das Relações Económicas InternacionaisAvenida da República, 79 P - 1069-059 Lisboa Tel.: (351-21) 791 18 00/19 43 Fax: (351-21) 793 22 10, 796 37 23 Telex: 13 41813. SUOMITullihallitus/Tullstyrelsen Erottajankatu/Skillnadsgatan 2 FIN - 00101 Helsinki/Helsingfors P./Tfn (358-9) 6141 F./Fax (358-9) 614 28 5214. SVERIGEKommerskollegium Box 6803 S - 113 86 Stockholm Tfn (46-8) 690 48 00 Fax (46-8) 30 67 5915. UNITED KINGDOMDepartment of Trade and IndustryImport Licensing BranchQueensway HouseWest Precinct Billingham TS23 2NF United Kingdom Tel. (44-1642) 36 43 33/36 43 34 Fax (44-1642) 53 35 57
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36392,"2009/118/EC: Council Decision of 10 February 2009 authorising the Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany to apply measures derogating from Article 5 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2006/112/EC of 28 November 2006 on the common system of value added tax (1), and in particular Article 395(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) By letters registered with the Secretariat-General of the Commission on 19 May 2008, the Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany requested authorisation to apply special tax measures in relation to the construction and maintenance of certain border bridges between the two countries on the basis of the Agreement concluded between the Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany on the responsibility for the construction and maintenance of cross-border bridges (the Agreement).(2) In accordance with Article 395(2) of Directive 2006/112/EC, the Commission informed the other Member States by letter dated 2 October 2008 of the requests made by the Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany. By letter dated 7 October 2008, the Commission notified the Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany that it had all the information necessary to consider the requests.(3) The purpose of the special measures is for supplies of goods and services and intra-Community acquisitions of goods intended for the construction and maintenance of the cross-border bridges in question, which according to the VAT rules are to be located in the Member State where the bridge stands, to be subject to the value added tax of the Member State that is responsible for their construction or maintenance in accordance with the Agreement which makes provision for the division of responsibility.(4) In the absence of special measures it would be necessary, according to the principle of territoriality, for each supply of goods and services and intra-Community acquisition of goods to ascertain whether the place of taxation was the Czech Republic or the Federal Republic of Germany. Work at a border bridge carried out on Czech territory would be subject to value added tax in the Czech Republic while work carried out on German territory would be subject to German value added tax.(5) The purpose of the derogation is therefore to simplify the procedure for charging value added tax on the construction and maintenance of the bridges in question by considering each bridge as being solely on the territory of the Member State that is responsible for its construction or maintenance in accordance with the Agreement.(6) The cross-border bridges existing or planned at the time of adoption of the Agreement are set out in the Annex to this Decision. However, additional bridges may be brought within the scope of the Agreement in the future by an exchange of diplomatic notes and the derogation should therefore also apply to such additional bridges in accordance with the Agreement as extended.(7) The derogation will have no negative impact on the Community’s own resources provided from value added tax,. The Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany are hereby authorised, under the conditions of Articles 2 and 3 of this Decision, to apply measures derogating from Directive 2006/112/EC in relation to the construction and subsequent maintenance of one planned border bridge, and the maintenance of 22 existing border bridges, all of which are partly on the territory of the Czech Republic and partly on the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany on the basis of the Agreement concluded between the Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany on the responsibility for the construction or maintenance of cross-border bridges (the Agreement). The details of the bridges in question are set out in the Annex to this Decision. This authorisation shall also apply to construction and maintenance of any additional bridges which are brought within the scope of the Agreement by an exchange of diplomatic notes. By way of derogation from Article 5 of Directive 2006/112/EC, with respect to the border bridges for which the Czech Republic is responsible as regards construction and maintenance and with respect to the border bridges for which the Czech Republic is solely responsible as regards maintenance, those bridges shall be deemed to be part of the Czech territory for the purposes of supplies of goods and services and intra-Community acquisitions of goods intended for their construction or maintenance. By way of derogation from Article 5 of Directive 2006/112/EC, with respect to the border bridges for which the Federal Republic of Germany is responsible as regards construction and maintenance and with respect to the border bridges for which the Federal Republic of Germany is solely responsible as regards maintenance, those bridges shall be deemed to be part of the German territory for the purposes of supplies of goods and services and intra-Community acquisitions of goods intended for their construction or maintenance. This Decision is addressed to the Czech Republic and to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 10 February 2009.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. KALOUSEK(1)  OJ L 347, 11.12.2006, p. 1.ANNEXBridges referred to in Article 1:1. The Federal Republic of Germany shall be responsible for the construction and maintenance of the following border bridge:(a) the border bridge over the Načetínský potok/Natzschung between Brandov and Olbernhau in border section XIII between boundary stones 10/5 and 10/6.2. The Federal Republic of Germany shall be responsible for the maintenance of the following border bridges:(a) the border bridge over the Zlatý potok/Goldbach between Český Mlýn and Rittersgrün in border section XVII between boundary stones 10 and 10/1;(b) the border bridge over the Polava/Pöhlbach between Loučná and Oberwiesenthal in border section XVI between boundary stones 9 and 10;(c) the border bridge over the Polava/Pöhlbach between České Hamry and Hammerunterwiesenthal in border section XVI between boundary stones 5 and 6;(d) the border bridge over the Načetinský potok/Natzschung between Brandov and Olbernhau/Grünthal in border section XIII between boundary stones 9 and 10;(e) the border bridge over the Svídnice/Schweinitz between Hora sv. Kateřiny and Deutschkatharinenberg in border section XIII between boundary stones 2/8 and 3;(f) the border bridge over the Svídnice/Schweinitz between Nová Ves v Horách and Deutschneudorf in border section XII between boundary stones 17 and 18;(g) the border bridge over the Flájský potok/Flöha between Český Jiřetín and Deutschgeorgenthal in border section XII between boundary stones 1 and 1/1;(h) the border bridge over the Mohelnice/Weiße Müglitz between Fojtovice and Fürstenau in border section X between boundary stones 5/29 and 6;(i) the border bridge over the Křinice/Kirnitzsch between Zadní Jetřichovice and Hinterhermsdorf/Raabensteine in border section VII between border stones 1 and 2;(j) the border bridge over the Křinice/Kirnitzsch between Zadní Doubice and Hinterhermsdorf in border section VI between border stones 23/21 and 24;(k) the border bridge over the Čertova voda/Teufelsbach between Bučina and Finsterau in border section XI between boundary stones 9 and 10;(l) the border bridge over the Údolský potok/Ruthenbächle between Stožec-Nové Údolí and Haidmühle in border section XII between boundary stones 9/1 and 9/2;(m) the border bridge over the Černice/Bayerischer Schwarzbach between Rybník-Švarcava and Stadlern in border section VII between border stones 11 and 12;(n) the border bridge over the Lomnička/Helmbach between Zadní Chalupy and Helmhof in border section IX at border stone 17/2.3. The Czech Republic shall be responsible for the maintenance of the following border bridges:(a) the border bridge over the Komáří potok/Mückenbach between Český Mlýn and Rittersgrün (Zollstraße) in border section XVII between boundary stones 11 and 12;(b) the border bridge over the Polava/Pöhlbach between Vejprty and Bärenstein in border section XVI between boundary stones 1 and 2;(c) the border bridge over the Schweinitz/Svídnice between Mníšek and Deutscheinsiedel in border section XII between boundary stones 13 and 14;(d) the border bridge carrying road II/267 and road S 154 over the Vilémovský potok/Sebnitz between Dolní Poustevna and Sebnitz between boundary stones 19 (in border section V) and 1 (in border section VI);(e) the border bridge carrying footpaths over the Vilémovský potok/Sebnitz between Dolní Poustevna and Sebnitz between boundary stone 19 (in border section V) and 1 (in border section VI);(f) the border bridge over the Hraniční potok/Rehlingbach between Rozvadov and Waidhaus in border section VI between boundary stones 1 and 2;(g) the border bridge over the Prášilský potok/Marchbach between Prášily and Scheuereck in border section X between boundary stones 11/26 and 12;(h) the border bridge over the Mechový potok/Harlandbach between České Žleby and Bischofsreut/Marchhäuser in border section XII between boundary stones 5/4 and 5/5.
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;basis of tax assessment;common basis of assessment;tax liability;taxation basis;uniform basis of assessment;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;Czech Republic;tax exemption,22
10497,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 2111/92 of 13 July 1992 opening and providing for the administration of a Community tariff quota for rum, tafia and arrack originating in the overseas countries and territories (OCT) associated with the European Economic Community (1992/93). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Decision 91/482/EEC of 25 July 1991 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Economic Community (1), and in particular Annex V thereto,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Annex V to Decision 91/482/EEC provides that rum, tafia and arrack shall be imported into the Community free of customs duties within the limits of a Community tariff quota;Whereas the Community established, by Decision 86/47/EEC (2), arrangements for trade between the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic of the one hand and the overseas countries and territories (OCT) on the other; whereas that Decision lays down  special provisions concerning the quota duties to be applied by those two Member States on imports of products originating in the OCT;Whereas the annual size of the quota is to be fixed using basic annual quantity, calculated in hectolitres of pure alcohol, equal to the amount of imports during the best of the past three years for which statistics are available and to which quantity a  growth rate equal to 27 % is applied; whereas the quota period ranges from 1 July to 30 June;Whereas Community statistics for these products and the trend for the years 1989 to 1991 show that the highest volume of imports into the Community of the products in question originating in the OCT, namely 1 126,49 hectolitres of pure alcohol, occurred  in 1989, whereas, on that basis, the quota volume should therefore be fixed at 1 278,57 hectolitres of pure alcohol;Whereas, by applying Article 2 (a) of Annex V to Decision 91/482/EEC the quota volume in question should, however, be increased to 15 000 hectolitres of pure alcohol;Whereas it is in particular necessary to ensure for all Community importers equal and uninterrupted access to the abovementioned quota and uninterrupted application of the rates laid down for that quota to all imports of the products concerned into all  Member States until the quota has been used up; whereas it is appropriate to take the necessary measures to ensure effective Community administration of this tariff quota while offering the Member States the opportunity to draw from the quota volume the  necessary quantities corresponding to actual imports; whereas this method of administration requires close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission;Whereas, since the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg are united within, and jointly represented by, the Benelux Economic Union, any operation concerning the administration of the quota may be carried  out by any one of its members,. 1. From 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993, the following products originating from the OCT shall be imported duty-free into the Community within the limit of the relevant Community tariff quota mentioned:Order No  CN code  Description  Quota volume(in hl of purealcohol)  Quota duty             09.1621  2208 40 102208 40 902208 90 112208 90 19  Rum, tafia and arrack  15 000  Free2. The rules of origin applicable to the products referred to in paragraph I shall be those set out in Annex II to Decision 91/482/EEC.3. Within the limit of this quota, the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic shall apply customs duties calculated in accordance with the 1985 Act of Accession and Decision 86/47/EEC. The tariff quota referred to in Article 1 shall be administered by the Commission, which may take any appropriate measure with a view to ensuring the efficient administration thereof. If an importer presents, in a Member State, declaration of entry into free circulation including a request for preferential benefit for a product covered by this Regulation, and if this declaration is accepted by the customs authorities, the  Member State concerned shall draw, from the tariff quota, by means of notification to the Commission, a quantity corresponding to these needs.The requests for drawing, with the indication of the date of acceptance of the said declaration, must be communicated to the Commission without delay.The drawings are granted by the Commission on the basis of the date of acceptance of the declarations of entry into free circulation by the customs authorities of the Member State concerned, to the extent that the available balance so permits.If a Member State does not use the quantities drawn, it shall return them as soon as possible ot the tariff quota.If the quantities requested are greater than the available balance of the tariff quota, allocation shall be made on a pro rata basis with respect to the requests. Member States shall be informed by the Commission of drawings made. Each Member State shall ensure that importers of the product concerned have equal and continuous access to the quota for such time at the residual balance of the quota volume so permits. The Member States and the Commission shall cooperate closely to ensure that this Regulation is complied with. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 1992. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 July 1992. For the CouncilThe PresidentN. LAMONT(1) OJ No L 263, 19. 9. 1991, p. 1. (2) Decision last extended by Decision 90/669/EEC (OJ No L 365, 28. 12. 1990, p. 79).
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;overseas countries and territories;OCT;spirits;Armagnac;Cognac;brandy;gin;grappa;marc;rum;schnapps;spirits from distilling cereals;spirits from distilling fruit;spirits from distilling wine;vodka;whisky,22
39112,"2011/194/EU: Council Decision of 7 March 2011 on the conclusion of a Geneva Agreement on Trade in Bananas between the European Union and Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru and Venezuela and of an Agreement on Trade in Bananas between the European Union and the United States of America. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(4), first subparagraph, in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Council Decision 2010/314/EU (1), the Geneva Agreement on Trade in Bananas between the European Union and Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru and Venezuela and the Agreement on Trade in Bananas between the European Union and the United States of America were signed on behalf of the Union on 31 May 2010 and 8 June 2010, respectively, subject to their conclusion at a later date.(2) Those two Agreements should be approved,. The following Agreements are hereby approved:(a) the Geneva Agreement on Trade in Bananas between the European Union and Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru and Venezuela (2) (the ‘Geneva Agreement’);(b) the Agreement on Trade in Bananas between the European Union and the United States of America (3) (the ‘EU/US Agreement’). The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to proceed, on behalf of the Union, to the notification provided for in paragraph 8(a) of the Geneva Agreement and in paragraph 6 of the EU/US Agreement, in order to express the consent of the Union to be bound by those Agreements. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 7 March 2011.For the CouncilThe PresidentCZOMBA S.(1)  OJ L 141, 9.6.2010, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 141, 9.6.2010, p. 3.(3)  OJ L 141, 9.6.2010, p. 6.
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;ACP countries;trade agreement (EU);EC trade agreement;United States;USA;United States of America,22
42247,"Commission Directive 2013/27/EU of 17 May 2013 amending Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council to include chlorfenapyr as an active substance in Annex I thereto  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 16(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007 of 4 December 2007 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (2) establishes a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I, IA or IB to Directive 98/8/EC. That list includes chlorfenapyr.(2) Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, chlorfenapyr has been evaluated in accordance with Article 11(2) of Directive 98/8/EC for use in product-type 8, wood preservatives, as defined in Annex V to that Directive.(3) Portugal was designated as rapporteur Member State and submitted the competent authority report, together with a recommendation, to the Commission in August 2006 in accordance with Article 10(5) and (7) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003 of 4 November 2003 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1896/2000 (3).(4) The competent authority report was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission. In accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, the findings of the review were incorporated, within the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products on 14 December 2012, in an assessment report.(5) It appears from the evaluations that biocidal products used as wood preservatives and containing chlorfenapyr may be expected to satisfy the requirements laid down in Article 5 of Directive 98/8/EC. It is therefore appropriate to include chlorfenapyr for use in product-type 8 in Annex I to that Directive.(6) Not all potential uses and exposure scenarios have been evaluated at Union level. It is therefore appropriate to require that Member States assess those uses or exposure scenarios and those risks to human populations and to environmental compartments that have not been representatively addressed in the Union level risk assessment and, when granting product authorisations, ensure that appropriate measures are taken or specific conditions imposed in order to reduce the identified risks to acceptable levels.(7) In view of the risks identified for human health, it is appropriate to require that safe operational procedures are established, and that products are used with appropriate personal protective equipment, and that products are only authorised for industrial or professional users, unless it can be demonstrated in the application for product authorisation that risks can be reduced to an acceptable level by other means.(8) In view of the risks identified for the environment, it is appropriate to require that industrial or professional application is conducted within a contained area or on impermeable hard standing with bunding, that freshly treated timber is stored after treatment on impermeable hard standing to prevent direct losses to soil or water, and that any losses from the application of products used as wood preservatives and containing chlorfenapyr are collected for reuse or disposal.(9) Unacceptable risks for the environment were identified for situations where wood treated with chlorfenapyr was used outdoors. It is therefore appropriate to require that products are not authorised for the treatment of wood intended for outdoor use, unless data is submitted demonstrating that the product will meet the requirements of both Article 5 of and Annex VI to Directive 98/8/EC, if necessary by the application of appropriate risk mitigation measures.(10) The provisions of this Directive should be applied simultaneously in all Member States in order to ensure equal treatment on the Union market of biocidal products of product-type 8 containing the active substance chlorfenapyr and also to facilitate the proper operation of the biocidal products market in general.(11) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC, in order to permit Member States and interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements entailed and to ensure that applicants who have prepared dossiers can benefit fully from the 10-year period of data protection, which, in accordance with Article 12(1)(c)(ii) of Directive 98/8/EC, starts from the date of inclusion.(12) After inclusion, Member States should be allowed a reasonable period to implement Article 16(3) of Directive 98/8/EC.(13) Directive 98/8/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(14) In accordance with the Joint Political Declaration of 28 September 2011 of Member States and the Commission on explanatory documents (4), Member States have undertaken to accompany, in justified cases, the notification of their transposition measures with one or more documents explaining the relationship between the components of a directive and the corresponding parts of national transposition instruments.(15) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,. Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 30 April 2014 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.They shall apply those provisions from 1 May 2015.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 May 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 325, 11.12.2007, p. 3.(3)  OJ L 307, 24.11.2003, p. 1.(4)  OJ C 369, 17.12.2011, p. 14.ANNEXIn Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC, the following entry is added:No Common Name IUPAC Name Minimum degree of purity of the active substance (1) Date of inclusion Deadline for compliance with Article 16(3), unless one of the exceptions indicated in the footnote to this heading applies (2) Expiry date of inclusion Product type Specific provisions (3)‘65 chlorfenapyr IUPAC name: 4-bromo-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-ethoxymethyl-5-trifluoromethylpyrrole-3-carbonitrile 940 g/kg 1 May 2015 30 April 2017 30 April 2025 8 The Union level risk assessment did not address all potential uses and exposure scenarios. When assessing the application for authorisation of a product in accordance with Article 5 and Annex VI, Member States shall assess, where relevant for the particular product, those uses or exposure scenarios and those risks to human populations and to environmental compartments that have not been representatively addressed in the Union level risk assessment.(1) for industrial or professional users safe operational procedures shall be established, and products shall be used with appropriate personal protective equipment, unless it can be demonstrated in the application for product authorisation that risks can be reduced to an acceptable level by other means;(2) products shall not be authorised for non-professional users, unless it can be demonstrated in the application for product authorisation that risks can be reduced to an acceptable level;(3) labels and, where provided, safety data sheets of products authorised shall indicate that industrial or professional application shall be conducted within a contained area or on impermeable hard standing with bunding, and that freshly treated timber shall be stored after treatment on impermeable hard standing to prevent direct losses to soil or water, and that any losses from the application of the product shall be collected for reuse or disposal;(4) products shall not be authorised for treatment of wood that will be used outdoors, unless data is submitted to demonstrate that the product will meet the requirements of Article 5 and Annex VI, if necessary by the application of appropriate mitigation measures.’(1)  The purity indicated in this column was the minimum degree of purity of the active substance used for the evaluation made in accordance with Article 11. The active substance in the product placed on the market can be of equal or different purity if it has been proven technically equivalent with the evaluated substance.(2)  For products containing more than one active substance covered by Article 16(2), the deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) is that of the last of its active substances to be included in this Annex. For products for which the first authorisation has been granted later than 120 days before the deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) and a complete application has been submitted for mutual recognition in accordance with Article 4(1) within 60 days of the granting of the first authorisation, the deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) in relation to that application is extended to 120 days after the date of reception of the complete application for mutual recognition. For products for which a Member State has proposed to derogate from mutual recognition in accordance with Article 4(4), the deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) is extended to 30 days after the date of the Commission Decision adopted in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 4(4).(3)  For the implementation of the common principles of Annex VI, the content and conclusions of assessment reports are available on the Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/environment/biocides/index.htm
",wood industry;wood processing;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;environmental impact;eco-balance;ecological assessment;ecological balance sheet;effect on the environment;environmental assessment;environmental effect;environmental footprint;health risk;danger of sickness;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,22
5238,"Council Decision 2011/628/CFSP of 23 September 2011 amending Decision 2011/273/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 9 May 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/273/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria. (1)(2) In light of the seriousness of the situation in Syria, the Union has decided to adopt additional restrictive measures against the Syrian regime.(3) Investment in key sectors in the oil industry in Syria should be prohibited.(4) The delivery of Syrian denominated banknotes and coinage to the Central Bank of Syria should be prohibited.(5) Additional persons and entities should be subject to the restrictive measures set out in Decision 2011/273/CFSP.(6) The information relating to certain persons on the list in the Annex to that Decision should be updated.(7) Decision 2011/273/CFSP should be amended accordingly,. Decision 2011/273/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:(1) Article 2b is replaced by the following:(a) the granting of any financial loan or credit to enterprises in Syria that are engaged in the Syrian oil industry sectors of exploration, production or refining, or to Syrian or Syrian-owned enterprises engaged in those sectors outside Syria;(b) the acquisition or extension of a participation in enterprises in Syria that are engaged in the Syrian oil industry sectors of exploration, production or refining, or in Syrian or Syrian-owned enterprises engaged in those sectors outside Syria, including the acquisition in full of such enterprises and the acquisition of shares or securities of a participating nature;(c) the creation of any joint venture with enterprises in Syria that are engaged in the Syrian oil industry sectors of exploration, production or refining and with any subsidiary or affiliate under their control.’;(2) The following Articles are added:(i) shall be without prejudice to the execution of an obligation arising from contracts or agreements concluded before 23 September 2011;(ii) shall not prevent the extension of a participation, if such extension is an obligation under an agreement concluded before 23 September 2011.(3) Article 4(3)(e) is replaced by the following:‘(e) necessary for humanitarian purposes, such as delivering or facilitating the delivery of assistance, including medical supplies, food, humanitarian workers and related assistance, or evacuations from Syria;’. The persons and entities listed in Annex I to this Decision shall be added to the list set out in the Annex to Decision 2011/273/CFSP. In the Annex to Decision 2011/273/CFSP, the entries for the following persons:(1) Emad GHRAIWATI;(2) Tarif AKHRAS;(3) Issam ANBOUBA,shall be replaced by the entries set out in Annex II to this Decision. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 23 September 2011.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. DOWGIELEWICZ(1)  OJ L 121, 10.5.2011, p. 11.ANNEX IPersons and entities referred to in Article 2PersonsName Identifying information Reasons Date of listing1. Tayseer Qala Awwad DoB: 1943; PoB Damascus Minister of Justice. Associated with the Syrian regime, including by supporting its policies and practices of arbitrary arrest and detention. 23.09.20112. Dr. Adnan Hassan Mahmoud DoB: 1966; PoB Tartous Minister of Information. Associated with the Syrian regime, including by supporting and promoting its information policy. 23.09.2011EntitiesName Identifying information Reasons Date of listing1. Addounia TV (a.k.a. Dounia TV) Telephone: +963-11-5667274, +963-11-5667271, Addounia TV has incited violence against the civilian population in Syria. 23.09.2011Cham Holding Building Daraa Highway - Ashrafiyat Sahnaya Rif Dimashq – Syria P.O Box 9525Tel +963 (11) 9962 +963 (11) 668 14000 +963 (11) 673 1044Fax +963 (11) 673 1274Email info@chamholding.sywww.chamholding.syAddress: Dair Ali Jordan Highway, P.O.Box 13052, Damascus – SyriaTelephone: +963-11-2212345Fax: +963-11-44694450Email: sales@eltelme.comWebsite: www.eltelme.comAddress: Daa'ra Highway, Damascus, SyriaTelephone: +963-11-6858111Mobile: +963-933-240231Address: Adra Free Zone AreaDamascus – SyriaTelephone: +963-11-5327266Mobile: +963-933-526812+963-932-878282Fax:+963-11-5316396Email: sorohco@gmail.comWebsite: http://sites.google.com/site/sorohcoThawra Street, Ste Building 6ème étage, BP 2900Tel: +963 11 61 26 270Fax: +963 11 23 73 97 19Email: info@syriatel.com.sy;Website: http://syriatel.sy/ANNEX IIPersons referred to in Article 3Name Identifying information (date of birth, place of birth …) Reasons Date of listing1. Emad GHRAIWATI DoB: March 1959; PoB: Damascus, Syria President of the Damascus Chamber of Industry (Zuhair Ghraiwati Sons). Provides economic support to the Syrian regime. 2.9.20112. Tarif AKHRAS DoB: 1949; PoB: Homs, Syria Founder of the Akhras Group (commodities, trading, processing and logistics), Homs. Provides economic support to the Syrian regime. 2.9.20113. Issam ANBOUBA DoB: 1949; PoB: Lattakia, Syria President of Issam Anbouba Est. for agro-industry. Provides economic support to the Syrian regime. 2.9.2011
",petroleum;naphtha;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;economic sanctions;Syria;Syrian Arab Republic;issuing of currency;removal;deportation;expulsion;refoulement;refusal of entry;removal order;return decision,22
39079,"2011/127/EU: Commission Decision of 24 February 2011 amending Decision 2007/697/EC granting a derogation requested by Ireland pursuant to Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (notified under document C(2011) 1032). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of paragraph 2 of Annex III thereto,Whereas:(1) If the amount of manure that a Member State intends to apply per hectare each year is different from those specified in the first sentence of the second subparagraph of paragraph 2 of Annex III to Directive 91/676/EEC and in point (a) of that subparagraph, that amount is to be fixed so as not to prejudice the achievement of the objectives specified in Article 1 of that Directive and it has to be justified on the basis of objective criteria, such as long growing seasons and crops with high nitrogen uptake.(2) On 22 October 2007, the Commission adopted Decision 2007/697/EC granting a derogation requested by Ireland pursuant to Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (2), allowing Ireland the application of 250 kg nitrogen per hectare per year from livestock manure on farms with at least 80 % grassland.(3) The derogation granted by Decision 2007/697/EC concerned approximately 5 000 farms in Ireland corresponding to approximately 2,7 % of total number of holdings with cattle or sheep, 10 % of total grazing livestock numbers and 4,2 % of the total net agricultural area. Decision 2007/697/EC expires on 17 July 2010.(4) On 12 May 2010 Ireland submitted to the Commission a request for an extension of the derogation. The request contained a justification on the basis of the objective criteria specified in the third subparagraph of paragraph 2 of Annex III to Directive 91/676/EEC.(5) Ireland has adopted a new action programme for the period July 2010 to December 2013, which mainly maintains the measures of the action programme for the period until 30 June 2010 and applies to the whole territory of Ireland.(6) The fourth report on implementation of Directive 91/676/EEC in Ireland for the period 2004-2007 shows in general stable or improving water quality. For groundwater, 2 % of sites showed average nitrate values above 50 mg/l and 74 % of sites values below 25 mg/l. For surface river waters, 97 % of monitoring sites showed average nitrate values below 25 mg/l, and no sites showed average values above 50 mg/l. 93 % of lakes were classified as either oligotrophic or mesotrophic and 7 % of lakes were classified as eutrophic or hypertrophic.(7) Livestock numbers decreased further during the period 2004-2007, by about 4 % for cattle, 19 % for sheep, 4 % for pigs and 7 % for poultry (3). The annual use of organic nitrogen from livestock manure and of mineral nitrogen decreased by 5 % and 17 % respectively. The total farmed area decreased by 3 % to 4,28 million hectares and grassland still accounts for over 90 % of the agricultural area.(8) In the light of the scientific information referred to in the request for extension of the derogation and the measures which Ireland has committed itself to in the action programme for the period July 2010 to December 2013, it can be concluded that the conditions for obtaining the derogation as specified in Directive 91/676/EEC, such as long growing seasons and crops with high nitrogen uptake, are still fulfilled, and that the derogation does not prejudice the achievement of the objectives of that Directive.(9) For the purpose of ensuring that the grassland farms concerned may continue to benefit from a derogation, it is appropriate to extend the period of application of Decision 2007/697/EC to 31 December 2013.(10) The deadlines for reporting to the Commission set out in Decision 2007/697/EC should however be adapted in order to simplify the administrative burden by allowing Ireland to establish only one deadline for all reporting obligations.(11) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Nitrates Committee set up pursuant to Article 9 of Directive 91/676/EEC,. Decision 2007/697/EC is amended as follows:1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:2. The second subparagraph of Article 8(1) is replaced by the following:3. Article 11 is replaced by the following: This Decision is addressed to Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 24 February 2011.For the CommissionJanez POTOČNIKMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 375, 31.12.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 284, 30.10.2007, p. 27.(3)  Reference period for poultry: 2003-2005.
",pollution control measures;reduction of pollution;pollution control;pollution from agricultural sources;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;chemical salt;ammonia;ammonium;bromide;chloride;hydroxide;iodide;lithium hydroxide;nitrate;potassium chloride;soda;sodium carbonate;sulphate;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,22
1041,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3062/89 of 11 October 1989 establishing ceilings and Community surveillance for imports of carrots and onions originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States or in the overseas countries and territories (1990). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 486/85 of 26 February 1985 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States or in the overseas countries and territories (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 967/89 (2), and in particular Articles 13 and 22 thereof,Whereas Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 486/85 stipulates that, for the period from 1 January to 31 March, carrots falling within CN code ex 0706 10 00 and, for the period from 15 February to 15 May, onions falling within CN code 0703 10 and originating in the States in question are subject on importation into the Community to the reduced rates of duty of 10,2 % and 4,8 % respectively; whereas such reduction of duties applies only up to ceilings of 800 tonnes for each of these products, above which the customs duties actually applied in respect of third countries are re-established;Whereas by virtue of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1820/87 of 25 June 1987 concerning the application of Decision No 2/87 of the ACP-EEC Council of Ministers on the advance implementation of the Protocol to the Third ACP-EEC Convention (3) consequent on the Accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the European Communities, Portugal is to postpone implementation of the preferential arrangements for fruit and vegetables falling within Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1119/89 (5), until 31 December 1990 whereas, consequently, the above tariff concession does not apply in Portugal; whereas from 1 January 1990 and within the limits of these tariff ceilings Spain will apply customs duties calculated in accordance with the provisions of the abovementioned Third ACP-EEC Convention;Whereas the application of ceilings requires the Community to be regularly informed of the trend of imports of the relevant products originating in these countries; whereas imports should, therefore, be made subject to a system of surveillance;Whereas this objective may be achieved by means of an administrative procedure based on offsetting imports of the products in question against the ceilings at Community level as and when these products are entered with customs authorities for free circulation; whereas this administrative procedure must make provision for the possible re-establishment of customs tariff duties as soon as the ceilings are reached at Community level;Whereas this administrative procedure requires close and particularly swift cooperation between the Member States and the Commission; whereas the latter must, in particular, be able to follow the progress of quantities charged against the ceilings and keep the Member States informed; whereas this cooperation has to be particularly close since the Commission must be able to take the appropriate measures to re-establish customs tariff duties if one of the ceilings is reached;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. Imports of products listed in the Annex originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States or in the overseas countries and territories shall, in the Community with exception of Portugal, be subject to ceilings and to Community surveillance.The products referred to in the first subparagraph, their CN codes, the customs duties applicable, the periods of validity and the levels of the ceilings are set out in the said Annex.2. From 1 January 1990 and within the limits of the tariff ceilings the Kingdom of Spain will apply customs duties calculated in accordance with the provisions of the Third ACP-EEC Convention consequent on the Accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the European Communities.3. Quantities shall be charged against the ceilings as and when products are entered with customs authorities for free circulation, accompanied by a movement certificate.Products may be charged against a ceiling only if the movement certificate is submitted before the date on which the collection customs duties is re-established.The extent to which a ceiling is used up shall be determined at Community level on the basis of the imports charged against it, in the manner specified in the preceding subparagraphs.Member States shall inform the Commission, at the intervals and within the time limits specified in paragraph 4, of imports effected in accordance with the above procedures.4. As soon as a ceiling has been reached, the Commission shall adopt a regulation re-establishing, until the end of its period of validity, the customs duties applicable in respect of third countries.5. Member States shall send the Commission statements of the quantities charged for periods of 10 days, to be forwarded within five clear days of the end of each 10-day period. The Commission shall take all appropriate measures, in close cooperation with the Member States, to ensure the implementation of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1990.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 October 1989.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 61, 1. 3. 1985, p. 4.(2) OJ No L 103, 15. 4. 1989, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 172, 30. 6. 1987, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 118, 29. 4. 1989, p. 12.ANNEX1.2.3.4.5 //  //  //  //  //  // Order No   // CN code (1)  // Description  // Customs duty applicable   // Level of ceiling (tonnes)   //    //   //   //   //   // 12.0010   // ex 0706 10 00   // Carrots, from 1 January to 31 March 1990  // 10,2   // 800   // 12.0020   // ex 0703 10   // Onions, from 1 February to 15 May 1990   // 4,8   // 800   //    //  //   //   //(1) Taric codes: 0706 10 00 * 11, 0703 10 11 * 20, 0703 10 11 * 30, 0703 10 19 * 92, 0703 10 19 * 93.
",bulb vegetable;garlic;onion;scallion;shallot;root vegetable;beetroot;carrot;celeriac;parsnip;radish;salsify;turnip;overseas countries and territories;OCT;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties,22
12510,"94/769/EC: Commission Decision of 25 November 1994 on the list of programmes for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases qualifying for a financial contribution from the Community in 1995. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 24 (5) thereof,Whereas in drawing up the list of programmes for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases qualifying for a financial contribution from the Community for 1995, and the proposed rate and amount of the contribution for each programme, both the  interest of each programme for the Community and the volume of available appropriations must be taken into account;Whereas the Commission has examined each of the programmes submitted by the Member States from both the veterinary and the financial point of view;Whereas the programmes on the list set out in this Decision will have to be approved individually at a later date;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. The programmes listed in the Annex hereto shall qualify for a financial contribution from the Community in 1995.2. For each programme as referred to in paragraph 1, the proposed rate and amount of the Community financial contribution shall be as set out in the Annex. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 November 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.ANNEXList of programmes - proposed rate and amount of the Community financial contribution  ""(in ECU)"""" ID=""1"">Rabies> ID=""2"">France> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">550 000""> ID=""2"">Belgium> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">68 000""> ID=""2"">Germany> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">5 900  000""> ID=""2"">Luxembourg> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">76 000""> ID=""2"">Italy> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">270 000""> ID=""1"">African swine fever> ID=""2"">Italy> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">1 000 000""> ID=""2"">Portugal> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">1 000 000""> ID=""2"">Spain> ID=""3"">50 %>  ID=""4"">2 500 000""> ID=""1"">Contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia> ID=""2"">Portugal> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">6 550 000""> ID=""2"">Italy> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">1 625 000""> ID=""2"">Spain> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">1 950 000""> ID=""1"">Ovine and caprine brucellosis>  ID=""2"">Italy> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">1 550 000""> ID=""2"">France> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">815 000""> ID=""2"">Spain> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">6 000 000""> ID=""2"">Greece> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">1 300 000""> ID=""2"">Portugal> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">2 250 000""> ID=""1"">Bovine  brucellosis> ID=""2"">Spain> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">6 600 000""> ID=""2"">Portugal> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">2 700 000""> ID=""2"">Ireland> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">4 900 000""> ID=""2"">France> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">4 950 000""> ID=""1"">Swine vesicular disease> ID=""2"">Italy>  ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">3 600 000""> ID=""1"">Anaplasmosis, babesiosis, cowdriosis> ID=""2"">France> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">1 300 000""> ID=""1"">Infectious haematopoietic necrosis> ID=""2"">Luxembourg> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">1 000""> ID=""2"">Portugal> ID=""3"">50 %>  ID=""4"">25 000""> ID=""1"">Classical swine fever> ID=""2"">Germany> ID=""3"">50 %> ID=""4"">2 000 000""> ID=""1"">Bovine tuberculosis> ID=""2"">Ireland> ID=""3"">24 %> ID=""4"">5 260 000"">
",animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;veterinary medicine;animal medecine;veterinary surgery;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
32631,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1052/2006 of  11 July 2006  amending Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 laying down financial rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (Sapard)   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (1), and in particular Article 12(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 (2) lays down the rules regarding automatic de-commitment of unused appropriations, and in particular provides, for the years 2004 and 2005, that this shall occur on 31 December of the second year following the year of the financial commitment concerned (the n+2 rule for automatic de-commitment) reflecting Article 31(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (3).(2) In 2005 Bulgaria and especially Romania suffered under severe floods which further hampered the implementation of the instrument and which is likely to have repercussions on use of appropriations provided for the years 2004 and 2005.(3) It is therefore justified to apply an ‘n+3’ automatic de-commitment rule for the years 2004 and 2005 to Bulgaria and Romania.(4) Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee of the European Agriculture and Guidance Fund (EAGGF),. Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 is replaced by the following:‘3.   Taking account of the requirements of Article 10, the Commission shall de-commit any part of a commitment which has not been settled by the payment on account or for which it has not received an acceptable payment application by the following dates:(a) for appropriations corresponding to the 2000 annual allocation: 31 December 2004;(b) for appropriations corresponding to the annual allocation for 2001: 31 December 2005;(c) for appropriations corresponding to the annual allocation for 2002: 31 December 2006;(d) for appropriations corresponding to the annual allocation for 2003: 31 December 2006;(e) for appropriations corresponding to the annual allocation for 2004: 31 December 2007;(f) for appropriations corresponding to the annual allocation for 2005: 31 December 2008;(g) for appropriations corresponding to the annual allocation for 2006: 31 December 2008.’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 July 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2112/2005 (OJ L 344, 27.12.2005, p. 23).(2)  OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 5. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 188/2003 (OJ L 27, 1.2.2003, p. 14).(3)  OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 173/2005 (OJ L 29, 2.2.2005, p. 3).
",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;rural development;rural planning;coordination of aid;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,22
25715,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 375/2003 of 28 February 2003 fixing the minimum selling prices for butter and the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 114th individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 509/2002(2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas:(1) The intervention agencies are, pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2571/97 of 15 December 1997 on the sale of butter at reduced prices and the granting of aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice-cream and other foodstuffs(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 635/2000(4), to sell by invitation to tender certain quantities of butter that they hold and to grant aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter. Article 18 of that Regulation stipulates that in the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed for butter and maximum aid shall be fixed for cream, butter and concentrated butter. It is further stipulated that the price or aid may vary according to the intended use of the butter, its fat content and the incorporation procedure, and that a decision may also be taken to make no award in response to the tenders submitted. The amount(s) of the processing securities must be fixed accordingly.(2) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. The minimum selling prices and the maximum aid and processing securities applying for the 114th individual invitation to tender, under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97, shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 March 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 February 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.(2) OJ L 79, 22.3.2002, p. 15.(3) OJ L 350, 20.12.1997, p. 3.(4) OJ L 76, 25.3.2000, p. 9.ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 28 February 2003 fixing the minimum selling prices for butter and the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 114th individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97>TABLE>
",award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;selling price;minimum price;floor price;concentrated product;concentrate;condensed foodstuff;condensed product;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;cream;dairy cream;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;butter,22
4533,"Council Regulation (EC) No 865/2007 of 10 July 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 37 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (2) lays down provisions relating to the management of fishing capacity.(2) The current provisions applying to the management of fleet capacity should be adapted in the light of experience.(3) Member States should be allowed to grant a limited increase in tonnage to new or existing vessels in order to improve safety, hygiene, working conditions and product quality on board, provided it does not increase the ability of the vessels to catch fish and gives priority to small scale coastal fisheries within the meaning of Article 26 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on a European Fisheries Fund (3). That increase should be linked to their efforts to adjust fishing capacity with public aid between 1 January 2003 or 1 May 2004 and 31 December 2006 and from 1 January 2007 onwards.(4) The reduction in engine power required for the replacement of engines with public aid under the provisions of Article 25(3)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 should be considered as an exit of capacity from the fleet with public aid in relation to the application of the entry-exit regime and the adjustment of the reference levels.(5) Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 should therefore be amended accordingly,. Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 11 shall be replaced by the following:— 4 % of the average annual tonnage withdrawn with public aid between 1 January 2003 and 31 December 2006 for the Member States that were part of the Community on 1 January 2003 and 4 % of the annual average tonnage withdrawn with public aid between 1 May 2004 and 31 December 2006 for the Member States that acceded to the Community on 1 May 2004, and— 4 % of the tonnage withdrawn from the fleet with public aid as from 1 January 2007.2. Article 13 shall be replaced by the following:(a) the entry of new capacity into the fleet without public aid is compensated by the previous withdrawal without public aid of at least the same amount of capacity;(b) the entry of new capacity into the fleet with public aid granted after 1 January 2003 is compensated by the previous withdrawal without public aid of:(i) at least the same amount of capacity, for the entry of new vessels equal or less than 100 GT, or(ii) at least 1,35 times that amount of capacity, for the entry of new vessels of more than 100 GT;(c) the replacement of an engine with public aid under the provisions of Article 25(3)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 is compensated by a reduction of capacity in terms of power equal to 20 % of the power of the engine replaced. The reduction of 20 % in power shall be deducted from the reference levels in accordance with Article 11(4). This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 July 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. TEIXEIRA DOS SANTOS(1)  Opinion of 26 April 2007 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(3)  OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 203, 4.8.2005, p. 3.(5)  OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1.’.
",fishing fleet;fishing capacity;fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;common fisheries policy;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;technical regulations;fishing vessel;factory ship;fishing boat;transport vessel;trawler;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries,22
2330,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2040/97 of 17 October 1997 correcting the German version of Regulation (EC) No 1763/96 laying down transitional measures for the management of base areas in the new German Länder. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support scheme for producers of certain arable crops (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1422/97 (2), and in particular Article 16 thereof,Whereas the German version of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1763/96 (3) differs substantially from the texts in the other official languages of the Community; whereas the necessary corrections should therefore be made to the German text of the Regulation;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Joint Management Committee for Cereals, Oils and Fats and Dried Fodder,. (Concerns only the German text.) This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from the 1996/97 marketing year.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 October 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 12.(2) OJ L 196, 24. 7. 1997, p. 18.(3) OJ L 231, 12. 9. 1996, p. 8.
",German Democratic Republic;Democratic Republic of Germany;East Germany;GDR;former GDR;Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;Federation State;Bundesland;Land (Germany);State of a Federation;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);area of holding;acreage;size of holding,22
22219,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2120/2001 of 29 October 2001 prohibiting fishing for haddock by vessels flying the flag of Germany. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1965/2001(2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2848/2000 of 15 December 2000 fixing for 2001 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where limitations in catch are required(3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1666/2001(4), lays down quotas for haddock for 2001.(2) In order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantity limits on catches of stocks subject to quotas, the Commission must fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated.(3) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of haddock in the waters of Skagerrak and Kattegat and ICES divisions III bcd (EC waters) by vessels flying the flag of Germany or registered in Germany have exhausted the quota allocated for 2001. Germany has prohibited fishing for this stock from 8 October 2001. This date should be adopted in this Regulation also,. Catches of haddock in the waters of Skagerrak and Kattegat and ICES divisions III bcd (EC waters) by vessels flying the flag of Germany or registered in Germany are hereby deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated to Germany for 2001.Fishing for haddock in the waters of Skagerrak and Kattegat and ICES zones III bcd (EC waters) by vessels flying the flag of Germany or registered in Germany is hereby prohibited, as are the retention on board, transhipment and landing of this stock caught by the above vessels after the date of application of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 8 October 2001.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 October 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 268, 9.10.2001, p. 23.(3) OJ L 334, 30.12.2000, p. 1.(4) OJ L 223, 18.8.2001, p. 4.
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,22
9245,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1210/91 of 6 May 1991 re- establishing the levying of customs duties on products falling within CN codes 8527, 8528 and 8529, originating in Malaysia, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 of 20 December 1990 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III other than those listed in column 4 of Annex I within the framework of the  preferential tariff ceilings fixed in column 6 of Annex I;Whereas, as provided for in Article 7 of that Regulation, as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level, the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and  territories concerned may at any time be re-established;Whereas, in the case of products falling within CN codes 8527, 8528 and 8529, originating in Malaysia, the individual ceiling was fixed at ECU 4 410 000; whereas, on 21 March 1991, imports of these products into the Community originating in Malaysia  reached the ceiling in question after being charged thereagainst; whereas, it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties in respect of the products in question against Malaysia,. As from 12 May 1991, the levying of customs duties, suspended pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the following products originating in Malaysia:Order No  CN code  Description         10.0160  8527 11 10 8527 11 90 8527 21 10 8527 21 90 8527 29 00 8527 31 10 8527 31 91 8527 31 99 8527 32 90 8527 39 10 8527 39 91 8527 39 99 8527 90 91 8527 90 99  Reception apparatus for radio-telephony,  radio-telegraphy or radiobroadcasting, whether or not combined in the same housing with recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock     10.0160 (cont'd)  8528 10 61 8528 10 69 8528 10 80 8528 10 91 8528 10 98 8528 20 20 8528 20 71 8528 20 73 8528 20  79 8528 20 91 8528 20 99 8529 10 20 8529 10 31 8529 10 39 8529 10 40 8529 10 50 8529 10 70 8529 10 90 8529 90 99  Television receivers (including video monitors and video projectors), whether or not combined in the same housing, with radiobraodcast  receivers or sound or video recording or reproduction apparatus, excluding video recording or reproducing apparatus incorporating a video tuner and goods of subheadings 8528 10 40, 8528 10 50, 8528 10 71, 8528 10 73, 8528 10 75, 8528 10 78 This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 May 1991. For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1.
",Malaysia;Eastern Malaysia;Labuan;Malaya;Peninsular Malaysia;Sabah;Sarawak;West Malaysia;radio equipment;radio receiver;radio transmitter;radio transmitter-receiver;television equipment;TV receiver;television set;restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;electronic equipment,22
5559,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1070/2012 of 14 November 2012 amending Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 as regards non-quota preferential imports of milk and milk products and the quota for imports of dairy products originating in the Republic of Moldova. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 144(1) and Article 148(c), in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) Chapter I of Title 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 of 14 December 2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the import arrangements for milk and milk products and opening tariff quotas (2) applies to the import quota No 09.4210 provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 (3) and allocated to the Republic Moldova until 2012. Regulation (EU) No 581/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) extended the application of Regulation (EC) No 55/2008 until the end of 2015. It is therefore appropriate that Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 takes into account the extension of the duration of the quota No 09.4210.(2) Chapter II of Title 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 provides for rules concerning preferential non-quota imports under specific agreements and acts. It is appropriate, for the sake of proper administration of the imports, that those rules apply also to all other preferential non-quota imports which are covered by Article 2 of that Regulation. In addition, it is appropriate, for the sake of clarity and transparency, that those rules include the obligation to specify the preferential import duty in box 24 of licence applications and licences.(3) Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 is amended as follows:(1) Chapter II of Title 2 is replaced by the following:(a) preferential imports, not subject to quotas, as referred to in:(i) Annex I to Protocol 1 to Decision No 1/98 of the EC-Turkey Association Council,(ii) Annex IV to the Agreement with South Africa,(iii) Annex 2 to the Agreement between the European Community and Switzerland on trade in agricultural products;(b) any other preferential imports, not subject to quotas, of the products referred to in point J of Part I of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 376/2008.(a) in box 8, the country of origin;(b) in box 20, one of the entries listed in Annex XVI.(2) In Annex I, Part J is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 November 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 29.(3)  OJ L 20, 24.1.2008, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 165, 24.6.2011, p.5.ANNEX‧I.JTARIFF QUOTA UNDER ANNEX I TO REGULATION (EC) No 55/2008Quota number CN code Description (1) Country of origin Import year Annual quota from 1 January to 31 December Import dutyAnnual Six-monthly09.4210 0401 to 0406  The Republic of Moldova    0Dairy products From 1 July to 31 December 2008  1 0002009 1 000 5002010 to 2015 1 500 750(1)  Irrespective of the rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, the wording of the product description must be considered to have merely indicative value, since the applicability of the preferential arrangements is determined in the context of this Annex by the scope of the CN code. Where ex CN codes are indicated, the applicability of the preferential scheme is determined on the basis of the CN code and the corresponding description taken jointly.‧
",milk;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;import (EU);Community import;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;Moldova;Republic of Moldova,22
3664,"2004/228/EC: Council Decision of 26 February 2004 authorising Spain to apply a measure derogating from Article 21 of the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment(1), and in particular Article 27 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 27(1) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State to introduce or extend special measures for derogation from that Directive in order to simplify the procedure for charging the tax or to prevent certain types of tax evasion or avoidance.(2) By letter registered with the Secretariat-General of the Commission on 27 October 2003, the Spanish Government requested authorisation to apply special tax measures to the waste sector.(3) The other Member States were informed of Spain's request on 7 November 2003.(4) The derogation in question is intended to allow Spain to designate the recipient of specific types of supplies in the waste sector, as the person liable to pay the tax. In accordance with Article 17(2)(a) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the recipient of the supplies in the waste sector will be able to deduct the tax due for such supplies. This will minimise the problems faced by tax authorities in collecting the VAT due in that sector.(5) The requested measure is to be considered first and foremost as a measure to prevent certain types of tax evasion in the waste recycling sector, such as the non-payment of invoiced VAT by traders engaged in the collection, sorting and basic transformation of waste material, who subsequently become untraceable. The measure also has the effect of simplifying the work of the tax authorities.(6) The measure is proportionate to the objectives pursued, since it is not intended to apply to all taxable operations in the sector concerned but only to specific operations which pose considerable problems of tax evasion.(7) On 7 June 2000 the Commission published a strategy to improve the operation of the VAT system in the short term, in which it undertook to rationalise the large number of derogations currently in force. In some cases, however, this rationalisation could involve extending certain particularly effective derogations to all Member States.(8) The Commission's recent contacts with certain national administrations and representatives of the sector suggest that special rules specifically adapted to the sector might be necessary to ensure fairer taxation of the traders concerned across the Community. The Commission intends to prepare a proposal for a special scheme applying to the waste recycling sector.(9) Consequently, this derogation should expire on the date of entry into force of a special scheme for the application of VAT to the recycled waste sector, but not later than 31 December 2005.(10) The derogation has no adverse impact on the Communities' own resources accruing from VAT, nor does it have any effect on the amount of VAT charged at the final stage of consumption,. By way of derogation from Article 21(1)(a) of Directive 77/388/EEC, as worded in Article 28(g) thereof, the Kingdom of Spain is hereby authorised to designate the recipient of the supplies of goods and services referred to in Article 2 of this Decision as the person liable to pay VAT. The recipient of the supply of goods or services may be designated as the person liable to pay VAT in the following instances:(a) supplies of industrial waste, ferrous waste and scrap, residues and other recyclable materials consisting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, their alloys, slag, ash and industrial residues containing metals or their alloys, and the supply of selection, cutting, fragmenting and pressing services for these products;(b) supplies of waste material consisting of paper, paperboard or glass;(c) supplies of semi-finished products (e.g. ingots, blocks, sheets, bars, grains, granules, wire rod, etc.) resulting from the processing, manufacturing or melting down of non-ferrous metals, except those containing nickel. This Decision shall expire on the date of entry into force of a special scheme for the application of VAT to the recycled waste sector amending Directive 77/388/EEC, but not later than 31 December 2005. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.. Done at Brussels, 26 February 2004.For the CouncilThe PresidentN. Dempsey(1) OJ L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 1; Directive as last amended by Directive 2003/92/EC (OJ L 260, 11.10.2003, p. 8).
",tax harmonisation;harmonisation of tax systems;tax harmonization;waste recycling;conversion of waste;recovery of waste;recycling of materials;recycling of waste;reprocessing of waste;reuse of waste;selective waste collection;separate waste collection;use of waste;waste;refuse;residue;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;Spain;Kingdom of Spain;tax exemption,22
4247,"2006/661/EC: Commission Decision of 29 September 2006 as regards a Community financial contribution for the year 2006, to new Community reference laboratories in the food and feed control area (notified under document number C(2006) 4277). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules (1), and in particular Article 32(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) Community reference laboratories in the food and feed control area may be granted a Community financial contribution in accordance with Article 28 of Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (2).(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 156/2004 of 29 January 2004 on the Community’s financial assistance to Community reference laboratories pursuant to Article 28 of Decision 90/424/EEC (3) provides that the financial contribution from the Community is to be granted if the approved work programmes are efficiently carried out and that the beneficiaries supply all the necessary information within certain time limits.(3) In July 2005 the Commission launched a call for the selection and designation of new Community reference laboratories in the food and feed control area. The evaluation of the applications was completed in December 2005 and the results were notified to the competent authorities of the Member States concerned. Following that evaluation the successful candidates were selected to be designated as new Community reference laboratories.(4) Commission Regulation (EC) No 776/2006 of 23 May 2006 amending Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards Community reference laboratories (4) designated new Community reference laboratories in the following areas: Listeria monocytogenes, Coagulase positive Staphylococci, Escherichia coli, including Verotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC), Campylobacter, parasites (in particular Trichinella, Echinococcus, Anisakis), antimicrobial resistance, animal proteins in feedingstuffs, residues of pesticides (food of animal origin and commodities with high fat content, cereals and feedingstuffs, fruits and vegetables including commodities with high water and high acid content, and single residue methods for all previously mentioned matrixes), and dioxins and PCBs in food and feed.(5) The Commission has assessed the work programmes and corresponding budget estimates submitted by the new designated Community reference laboratories for the year 2006.(6) Accordingly, a Community financial contribution should be granted to the Community reference laboratories designated to carry out the functions and duties provided for in Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. The Community’s financial contribution should be at the rate of 100 % of eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 156/2004.(7) In addition to the financial contribution from the Community, a further contribution should be granted for the organisation of workshops in areas falling under the responsibility of the Community reference laboratories.(8) A financial contribution for workshops organised by Community reference laboratories should comply with the eligibility rules laid down in Regulation (EC) No 156/2004 and be limited to 30 participants.(9) Pursuant to Article 3(2)(a) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (5), veterinary and plant health measures are financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund.(10) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. 1.   The Community grants a financial contribution to France for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the Laboratoire d'études et de recherches sur la qualité des aliments et sur les procédés agroalimentaires (LERQAP), Maisons-Alfort, France, in respect of analysis and testing of Listeria monocytogenes. contribution.For the period from 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2006, that financial contribution shall not exceed 98 000 EUR.2.   In addition to the maximum amount provided for in paragraph 1, the Community grants financial contribution to France for the organisation of a workshop by the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1. That contribution shall not exceed 30 000 EUR. 1.   The Community grants financial contribution to France for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the the Laboratoire d'études et de recherches sur la qualité des aliments et sur les procédés agroalimentaires (LERQAP), Maisons-Alfort, France, in respect of analysis and testing of Coagulase positive Staphylococci, including Staphylococccus aureus.For the period from 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2006, that financial contribution shall not exceed 66 000 EUR.2.   In addition to the maximum amount provided for in paragraph 1, the Community grants financial contribution to France for the organisation of a workshop by the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1. That contribution shall not exceed 30 000 EUR. 1.   The Community grants financial contribution to Italy for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS), Rome, Italy, in respect of analysis and testing of Escherichia coli, including Verotoxigenic E. Coli (VTEC).For the period from 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2006, that financial contribution shall not exceed EUR 68 000.2.   In addition to the maximum amount provided for in paragraph 1, the Community grants financial contribution to Italy for the organisation of a workshop by the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1. That contribution shall not exceed EUR 30 000. 1.   The Community grants financial contribution to Sweden for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the Statens Veterinärmedicinska Anstalt (SVA), Uppsala, Sweden, for the monitoring of Campylobacter.For the period from 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2006, that financial contribution shall not exceed 118 000 EUR.2.   In addition to the maximum amount provided for in paragraph 1, the Community grants financial contribution to Sweden for the organisation of workshops by the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1. That contribution shall not exceed 30 000 EUR. 1.   The Community grants financial contribution to Italy for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS), Rome, Italy, in respect of analysis and testing of parasites (in particular Trichinella, Echinococcus and Anisakis).For the period from 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2006, that financial contribution shall not exceed EUR 117 000.2.   In addition to the maximum amount provided for in paragraph 1, the Community grants financial contribution to Italy for the organisation of workshops by the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1. That contribution shall not exceed EUR 30 000. The Community grants financial contribution to Denmark for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the Danmarks Fødevareforskning (DFVF), Copenhagen, Denmark, for the monitoring of antimicrobial resistance.For the period from 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2006, that financial contribution shall not exceed 128 000 EUR. The Community grants financial contribution to Belgium for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the Centre Wallon de Recherches agronomiques (CRA-W), Gembloux, Belgium in respect of analysis and testing of animal proteins in feedingstuffs.For the period from 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2006, that financial contribution shall not exceed 263 000 EUR. 1.   The Community grants financial contribution to Germany for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the Chemisches und Veterinäruntersuchungsamt (CVUA) Freiburg, Germany in respect of analysis and testing of residues of pesticides in food of animal origin and commodities with high fat content.For the period from 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2006, that financial contribution shall not exceed 150 000 EUR.2.   In addition to the maximum amount provided for in paragraph 1, the Community grants financial contribution to Germany for the organisation of workshops by the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1. That contribution shall not exceed 30 000 EUR. 1.   The Community grants financial contribution to Denmark for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the Danmarks Fødevareforskning (DFVF) Copenhagen, Denmark, in respect of analysis and testing of residues of pesticides in cereals and feedingstuffs.For the period from 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2006, that financial contribution shall not exceed EUR 150 000.2.   In addition to the maximum amount provided for in paragraph 1, the Community grants financial contribution to Denmark for the organisation of workshops by the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1. That contribution shall not exceed EUR 30 000. 01.   The Community grants financial contribution to Spain for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the Laboratorio Agrario de la Generalitat Valenciana (LAGV)/Grupo de Residuos de Plaguicidas de la Universidad de Almería (PRRG), Spain, in respect of analysis and testing of residues of pesticides in fruits and vegetables, including commodities with high water and high acid content.For the period from 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2006, that financial contribution shall not exceed EUR 400 000.2.   In addition to the maximum amount provided for in paragraph 1, the Community grants financial contribution to Spain for the organisation of workshops by the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1. That contribution shall not exceed EUR 30 000. 11.   The Community grants financial contribution to Germany for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the Chemisches und Veterinäruntersuchungsamt (CVUA) Stuttgart, Germany in respect of analysis and testing of residues of pesticides by single residue methods.For the period from 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2006, that financial contribution shall not exceed EUR 300 000.2.   In addition to the maximum amount provided for in paragraph 1, the Community grants financial contribution to Germany for the organisation of workshops by the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1. That contribution shall not exceed EUR 30 000. 21.   The Community grants financial contribution to Germany for the functions and duties provided for in Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, to be carried out by the Chemisches und Veterinäruntersuchungsamt (CVUA) Freiburg, Germany in respect of analysis and testing of dioxins and PCBs in food and feed.For the period from 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2006, that financial contribution shall not exceed EUR 400 000.2.   In addition to the maximum amount provided for in paragraph 1, the Community grants financial contribution to Germany for the organisation of workshops by the laboratory referred to in paragraph 1. That contribution shall not exceed EUR 30 000. 3The Community’s financial contribution referred to in Articles 1 to 12 shall be at the rate of 100 % of eligible costs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 156/2004. 4This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic and the Kingdom of Sweden.. Done at Brussels, 29 September 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 776/2006 (OJ L 136, 24.5.2006, p. 3).(2)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/53/EC (OJ L 29, 2.2.2006, p. 37).(3)  OJ L 27, 30.1.2004, p. 5.(4)  OJ L 136, 24.5.2006, p. 3.(5)  OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 42).
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;protection of animals;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking,22
43440,"Commission Implementing Decision of 14 July 2014 on authorising the placing on the market of oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Decisions 2003/427/EC and 2009/778/EC (notified under document C(2014) 4670). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) The specification of oil from micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. has been laid down and its placing on the market has been authorised in several foods at certain maximum use levels by Commission Decision 2003/427/EC (2). The first extension of uses of oil from micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. has been granted by Commission Decision 2009/778/EC (3).(2) On 16 January 2013, the company DSM Nutritional Products made a request to the competent authorities of the United Kingdom for extension of uses of oil from micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. as a novel food ingredient. DSM Nutritional Products has acquired company Martek Biosciences, who was the addressee of the previous decisions, by contract dated 30 June 2012.(3) On 29 April 2013, the competent food assessment body of the United Kingdom issued its initial assessment report. In that report it came to the conclusion that the extension of uses of this algal oil meets the criteria for novel food set out in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97.(4) On 9 July 2013, the Commission forwarded the initial assessment report to the other Member States.(5) Reasoned objections were raised within the 60-day period laid down in the first subparagraph of Article 6(4) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97. In particular, objections that concerned elevated intake levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were raised. In accordance with Article 7(1) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97 a Commission Implementing Decision should be made that takes into account the objections raised. The applicant consequently modified the request concerning the maximum amount of DHA in food supplements. This change and additional explanations provided by the applicant alleviated the concerns to the satisfaction of Member States and the Commission.(6) Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) lays down requirements on food supplements. Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5) lays down requirements on the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods. Directive 2009/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (6) lays down requirements on foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses. Commission Directive 96/8/EC (7) lays down requirements on foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction. The use of oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. should be authorised without prejudice to the requirements of those legislations.(7) For reasons of legal clarity Decisions 2003/427/EC and 2009/778/EC should be repealed and replaced by this Decision.(8) Notifications of the placing on the market of an ingredient substantially equivalent to the algal oil as authorised by Decisions 2003/427/EC and 2009/778/EC, which have been submitted to the Commission in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 258/97 remain valid.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. as specified in Annex I may be placed on the market in the Union as a novel food ingredient for the uses defined and at the maximum levels established in the Annex II without prejudice to the provisions of Directive 2002/46/EC, Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006, Directive 2009/39/EC and Directive 96/8/EC. The designation of oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. authorised by this Decision on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp.’. Decisions 2003/427/EC and 2009/778/EC are hereby repealed. This Decision is addressed to DSM Nutritional Products, 6480 Dobbin Road, Columbia, MD 21045, USA.. Done at Brussels, 14 July 2014.For the CommissionTonio BORGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 43, 14.2.1997, p. 1.(2)  Commission Decision 2003/427/EC of 5 June 2003 authorising the placing on the market of oil rich in DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) from the microalgae Schizochytrium sp. as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 144, 12.6.2003, p. 13).(3)  Commission Decision 2009/778/EC of 22 October 2009 concerning the extension of uses of algal oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 278, 23.10.2009, p. 56).(4)  Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 June 2002 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to food supplements (OJ L 183, 12.7.2002, p. 51).(5)  Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods (OJ L 404, 30.12.2006, p. 26).(6)  Directive 2009/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (OJ L 124, 20.5.2009, p. 21).(7)  Commission Directive 96/8/EC of 26 February 1996 on foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction (OJ L 55, 6.3.1996, p. 22).ANNEX ISPECIFICATION OF OIL FROM THE MICRO-ALGAE SCHIZOCHYTRIUM SP.Test SpecificationAcid value Not more than 0,5 mg KOH/gPeroxide value (PV) Not more than 5,0 meq/kg oilMoisture and volatiles Not more than 0,05 %Unsaponifiables Not more than 4,5 %Trans-fatty acids Not more than 1,0 %DHA content Not less than 32,0 %ANNEX IIAUTHORISED USES OF OIL FROM THE MICRO-ALGAE SCHIZOCHYTRIUM SP.Food category Maximum use level of DHADairy products except milk-based drinks 200 mg/100 g or for cheese products 600 mg/100 gDairy analogues except drinks 200 mg/100 g or for analogues to cheese products 600 mg/100 gSpreadable fat and dressings 600 mg/100 gBreakfast cereals 500 mg/100 gFood supplements 250 mg DHA per day as recommended by the manufacturer for normal populationFoods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction as defined in Directive 96/8/EC 250 mg per meal replacementOther foods for particular nutritional uses as defined in Directive 2009/39/EC excluding infant and follow on formulae 200 mg/100 gDietary foods for special medical purposes In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intendedBakery products (breads and rolls), sweet biscuits 200 mg/100 gCereal bars 500 mg/100 gCooking fats 360 mg/100 gNon-alcoholic beverages (including dairy analogue and milk-based drinks) 80 mg/100 ml
",algae;seaweed;vegetable oil;castor oil;colza oil;nut oil;palm oil;rape-seed oil;sesame oil;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,22
5317,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 476/2011 of 17 May 2011 amending Council Regulation (EU) No 57/2011 as regards catch limits for the fisheries on sandeel in EU waters of ICES zones IIa, IIIa and IV. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 57/2011 of 18 January 2011 fixing for 2011 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters (1), and in particular Article 5(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Catch limits for sandeel in EU waters of ICES zones IIa, IIIa and IV are laid down in Annex IA of Regulation (EU) 57/2011.(2) Pursuant to point 4 of Annex IID to Regulation (EU) No 57/2011, the Commission is to revise the total allowable catches (TAC) and quotas for 2011 for sandeel in those zones based on advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) and the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF).(3) ICES delivered its advice on 21 February 2011 for each of the seven management areas defined in Annex IID of Regulation 57/2011. The ICES advice was reviewed by the STECF, which delivered its conclusions to the Commission on 24 February 2011. In accordance with that advice, the catch limit for management area 1 should be increased to 320 000 tonnes and the catch limit for management area 2 decreased to 34 000 tonnes. The STECF also considered it appropriate to establish catch limits of 10 000 tonnes and 420 tonnes respectively in management areas 4 and 6(4) The STECF considered that the catch limits for management areas 3 and 7 should be zero. However in supplementary advice delivered on 17 March 2011, the STECF considered that a catch limit of 10 000 tonnes could be allowed in management area 3 in order to conduct a monitoring fishery in that area.(5) Annex IA to Regulation (EU) No 57/2011 should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. Annex IA to Regulation (EU) No 57/2011 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 May 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 24, 27.1.2011, p. 1.ANNEXAnnex IA to Regulation (EU) No 57/2011 is amended as follows:The entry concerning the species sandeel in EU waters of ICES zones IIa, IIIa and IV is replaced by the following:Species : Sandeel and associated by-catchesZone : EU waters of IIa, IIIa and IV (1)Species : Sandeel and associated by-catchesZone : EU waters of IIa, IIIa and IV (1)Denmark 331 731 (2) Analytical TACUnited Kingdom 7 251 (2)Germany 507 (2)Sweden 12 181 (2)Not allocated 2 750 (3)EU 351 670 (2) (4)Norway 20 000TAC 374 420Special conditions:Zone : EU waters of sandeel management areas1 2 3 4 5 6 7(SAN/*234_1) (SAN/*234_2) (SAN/*234_3) (SAN/*234_4) (SAN/*234_5) (SAN/*234_6) (SAN/*234_7)Denmark 284 068 28 022 9 434 9 434 0 395 0United Kingdom 6 209 613 206 206 0 9 0Germany 435 43 14 14 0 1 0Sweden 10 431 1 029 346 346 0 15 0EU 301 143 29 707 10 000 10 000 0 420 0Norway 16 626 3 774 0 0 0 0 0Not allocated 2 231 519 0 0 0 0 0Total 320 000 34 000 10 000 10 000 0 420 0Zone : EU waters of sandeel management areasZone : EU waters of sandeel management areas1 2 3 4 5 6 7(SAN/*234_1) (SAN/*234_2) (SAN/*234_3) (SAN/*234_4) (SAN/*234_5) (SAN/*234_6) (SAN/*234_7)Denmark 284 068 28 022 9 434 9 434 0 395 0United Kingdom 6 209 613 206 206 0 9 0Germany 435 43 14 14 0 1 0Sweden 10 431 1 029 346 346 0 15 0EU 301 143 29 707 10 000 10 000 0 420 0Norway 16 626 3 774 0 0 0 0 0Not allocated 2 231 519 0 0 0 0 0Total 320 000 34 000 10 000 10 000 0 420 0
",management of resources;fishery resources;fishing resources;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;sustainable development;bio-economy;bioeconomy;eco-development;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
34800,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1397/2007 of 28 November 2007 apportioning, for the 2007/08 marketing year, 5000 tonnes of short flax fibre and hemp fibre as national guaranteed quantities between Denmark, Greece, Ireland, Italy and Luxembourg. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1673/2000 of 27 July 2000 on the common organisation of the markets in flax and hemp grown for fibre (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 8(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 245/2001 of 5 February 2001 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1673/2000 on the common organisation of the markets in flax and hemp grown for fibre (2) stipulates that the apportioning of 5 000 tonnes of short flax fibre and hemp fibre as national guaranteed quantities, as provided for in Article 3(2)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1673/2000, must be effected before 16 November of the marketing year in progress.(2) To that end, Denmark and Italy have sent the Commission information relating to areas covered by sale/purchase contracts, processing commitments and processing contracts, and estimated flax and hemp straw and fibre yields.(3) Conversely, no flax or hemp fibre will be produced for the 2007/08 marketing year in Greece, Ireland or Luxembourg.(4) On the basis of estimates of production resulting from the information provided, total production in the five Member States concerned will not reach the overall quantity of 5 000 tonnes allocated to them, and the national guaranteed quantities as set out below should be set.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Natural Fibres,. For the 2007/08 marketing year, the apportionment in national guaranteed quantities provided for in Article 3(2)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1673/2000 shall be as follows:— Denmark 73 tonnes;— Greece 0 tonnes;— Ireland 0 tonnes;— Italy 364 tonnes;— Luxembourg 0 tonnes. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 16 November 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 November 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 16. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 953/2006 (OJ L 175, 29.6.2006, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 35, 6.2.2001, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2006 (OJ L 365, 21.12.2006, p. 52).
",Greece;Hellenic Republic;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;Ireland;Eire;Southern Ireland;Italy;Italian Republic;flax;fibre flax;Luxembourg;Grand Duchy of Luxembourg;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;hemp,22
40712,"2012/432/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 24 July 2012 on recognition of the ‘REDcert’ scheme for demonstrating compliance with the sustainability criteria under Directives 98/70/EC and 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC (1), and in particular Article 18(6) thereof,Having regard to Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels (2) as amended by the Directive 2009/30/EC (3), and in particular Article 7c(6) thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee established by Article 25, paragraph 2 of Directive 2009/28/EC,Whereas:(1) Directives 98/70/EC and 2009/28/EC both lay down sustainability criteria for biofuels. Provisions of Articles 7b, 7c and Annex IV to Directive 98/70/EC are similar to provisions of Articles 17, 18 and Annex V to Directive 2009/28/EC.(2) Where biofuels and bioliquids are to be taken into account for the purposes referred to in Article 17(1)(a), (b) and (c) of Directive 2009/28/EC Member States should require economic operators to show the compliance of biofuels and bioliquids with the sustainability criteria set out in Article 17(2) to (5) of Directive 2009/28/EC.(3) Recital 76 of Directive 2009/28/EC states that the imposition of an unreasonable burden on industry should be avoided and voluntary schemes can help create efficient solutions for proving compliance with these sustainability criteria.(4) The Commission may decide that a voluntary national or international scheme demonstrates that consignments of biofuel comply with the sustainability criteria set out in Article 17(3) to (5) of Directive 2009/28/EC or that a voluntary national or international scheme to measure greenhouse gas emission savings contains accurate data for the purposes of Article 17(2) of this Directive.(5) The Commission may recognise such a voluntary scheme for a period of five years.(6) When an economic operator provides proof or data obtained in accordance with a voluntary scheme that has been recognised by the Commission, to the extent covered by the recognition decision, a Member State should not require the supplier to provide further evidence of compliance with the sustainability criteria.(7) The ‘REDcert’ scheme was submitted on 21 February 2012 to the Commission with the request for recognition. The scheme can cover a wide range of different biofuels and bioliquids. The recognised scheme should be made available at the transparency platform established under Directive 2009/28/EC. The Commission should take into account considerations of commercial sensitivity and may decide to only partially publish the scheme.(8) Assessment of the ‘REDcert’ scheme found it to adequately cover the sustainability criteria in Article 7b(3), (4) and (5) of Directive 98/70/EC and Article 17(3), (4) and (5) of Directive 2009/28/EC, as well as applying a mass balance methodology in line with the requirements of Article 7c(1) of Directive 98/70/EC and Article 18(1) of Directive 2009/28/EC.(9) The evaluation of the ‘REDcert’ scheme found that it meets adequate standards of reliability, transparency and independent auditing and also complies with the methodological requirements in Annex IV to Directive 98/70/EC and Annex V to Directive 2009/28/EC.(10) Any additional sustainability elements covered by the ‘REDcert’ scheme are not part of the consideration of this Decision. These additional sustainability elements are not mandatory to show compliance with sustainability requirements provided for by Directives 98/70/EC and 2009/28/EC,. The voluntary scheme ‘REDcert’ for which the request for recognition was submitted to the Commission on 21 February 2012 demonstrates that consignments of biofuels comply with the sustainability criteria as laid down in Article 17(3), 17(4) and 17(5) of Directive 2009/28/EC and Article 7b(3), 7b(4) and 7b(5) of Directive 98/70/EC. The scheme also contains accurate data for purposes of Article 17(2) of Directive 2009/28/EC and Article 7b(2) of Directive 98/70/EC.The voluntary scheme ‘REDcert’ may be used for demonstrating compliance with Article 7c(1) of Directive 98/70/EC and Article 18(1) of Directive 2009/28/EC. The Decision is valid for a period of five years after it enters into force. If the scheme, after adoption of this Decision, undergoes changes to its contents in a way that might affect the basis of this Decision, such changes shall be notified to the Commission without delay. The Commission shall assess the notified changes with a view to establishing whether the scheme is still adequately covering the sustainability criteria for which it is recognised.If it has been clearly demonstrated that the scheme has not implemented elements considered to be decisive for this Decision and if severe and structural breach of those elements has taken place, the Commission may repeal this Decision. This Decision shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 16.(2)  OJ L 350, 28.12.1998, p. 58.(3)  OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 88.
",quality control of industrial products;quality assurance of industrial products;quality standard;environmental standard;environmental quality standard;standard relating to the environment;farming sector;agricultural sector;agriculture;evaluation method;evaluation;reduction of gas emissions;climate change mitigation;gas emission reduction;mitigation measure;mitigation of climate change;mitigation policy;biofuel;biodiesel;bioethanol;biomass fuel;green fuel,22
32166,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 417/2006 of  10 March 2006  supplementing the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 as regards the entry of certain names in the  Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications  (Pimiento Asado del Bierzo — (PGI), Fico bianco del Cilento — (PDO), Melannurca Campana — (PGI), Montes de Granada — (PDO), Huile d’olive de Nice — (PDO), Aceite de la Rioja — (PDO), Antequera — (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 of 14 July 1992 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 6(3) and (4) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2081/92, Italy's application to register the two names ‘Fico bianco del Cilento’ and ‘Melannurca Campana’, France's application to register the name ‘Huile d'olive de Nice’, Spain’s application to register the four names ‘Pimiento Asado del Bierzo’, ‘Montes de Grandada’, ‘Aceite de la Rioja’ and ‘Antequera’ were published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 was sent to the Commission, these names should be entered in the ‘Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications’,. The names in the Annex to this Regulation are hereby added to the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 (3). This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 March 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ C 125, 24.5.2005, p. 2 (Pimiento Asado del Bierzo);OJ C 137, 4.6.2005, p. 12 (Fico bianco del Cilento);OJ C 138, 7.6.2005, p. 7 (Melannurca Campana);OJ C 151, 22.6.2005, p. 4 (Montes de Grandada);OJ C 172, 12.7.2005, p. 7 (Huile d’olive de Nice);OJ C 172, 12.7.2005, p. 13 (Aceite de la Rioja);OJ C 177, 19.7.2005, p. 28 (Antequera).(3)  OJ L 327, 18.12.1996, p. 11.ANNEXProducts listed in Annex I to the Treaty, intended for human consumptionOils and fats (butter, margarine, oils, etc.)SPAINMontes de Granada (PDO)Aceite de la Rioja (PDO)Antequera (PDO)FRANCEHuile d’olive de Nice (PDO)Fruit, vegetables, cereals, whether or not processedSPAINPimiento Asado del Bierzo (PGI)ITALYFico Bianco del Cilento (PDO)Melannurca Campana (PGI)
",France;French Republic;pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;olive oil;Italy;Italian Republic;location of production;location of agricultural production;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
36925,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 88/2009 of 28 January 2009 setting the allocation coefficient for the issuing of import licences applied for from 19 to 23 January 2009 for sugar products under tariff quotas and preferential agreements. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 of 28 June 2006 laying down detailed rules of application for the 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09 marketing years for the import and refining of sugar products under certain tariff quotas and preferential agreements (2), and in particular Article 5(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Applications for import licences were submitted to the competent authorities in the period from 19 to 23 January 2009 in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 and/or Council Regulation (EC) No 508/2007 of 7 May 2007 opening tariff quotas for imports into Bulgaria and Romania of raw cane sugar for supply to refineries in the marketing years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09 (3), for a total quantity equal to or exceeding the quantity available for order number 09.4332 (2008-2009).(2) In these circumstances, the Commission should establish an allocation coefficient for licences to be issued in proportion to the quantity available and/or inform the Member States that the limit established has been reached,. Licences shall be issued within the quantitative limits set in the Annex to this Regulation in respect of import licence applications submitted from 19 to 23 January 2009, in accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 and/or Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 508/2007. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 January 2009.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 178, 1.7.2006, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 122, 11.5.2007, p. 1.ANNEXACP/India Preferential SugarChapter IV of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062008/09 marketing yearOrder No Country Week of 19.1.2009-23.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4331 Barbados 10009.4332 Belize 100 Reached09.4333 Côte d’Ivoire 10009.4334 Republic of the Congo 10009.4335 Fiji 10009.4336 Guyana 10009.4337 India 0 Reached09.4338 Jamaica 10009.4339 Kenya 10009.4340 Madagascar 10009.4341 Malawi 10009.4342 Mauritius 10009.4343 Mozambique 0 Reached09.4344 Saint Kitts and Nevis —09.4345 Suriname —09.4346 Swaziland 0 Reached09.4347 Tanzania 10009.4348 Trinidad and Tobago 10009.4349 Uganda —09.4350 Zambia 10009.4351 Zimbabwe 100ACP/India Preferential SugarChapter IV of Regulation (EC) No 950/2006July-September 2009 marketing yearOrder No Country Week of 19.1.2009-23.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4331 Barbados —09.4332 Belize —09.4333 Côte d’Ivoire —09.4334 Republic of the Congo —09.4335 Fiji —09.4336 Guyana —09.4337 India 0 Reached09.4338 Jamaica —09.4339 Kenya —09.4340 Madagascar —09.4341 Malawi —09.4342 Mauritius —09.4343 Mozambique 10009.4344 Saint Kitts and Nevis —09.4345 Suriname —09.4346 Swaziland 10009.4347 Tanzania —09.4348 Trinidad and Tobago —09.4349 Uganda —09.4350 Zambia —09.4351 Zimbabwe —Complementary sugarChapter V of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062008/09 marketing yearOrder No Country Week of 19.1.2009-23.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4315 India —09.4316 ACP Protocol signatory countries —CXL Concessions SugarChapter VI of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062008/09 marketing yearOrder No Country Week of 19.1.2009-23.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4317 Australia 0 Reached09.4318 Brazil 0 Reached09.4319 Cuba 0 Reached09.4320 Other third countries 0 ReachedBalkans sugarChapter VII of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062008/09 marketing yearOrder No Country Week of 19.1.2009-23.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4324 Albania 10009.4325 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 Reached09.4326 Serbia and Kosovo (1) 10009.4327 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 10009.4328 Croatia 100Exceptional import sugar and industrial import sugarChapter VIII of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062008/09 marketing yearOrder No Type Week of 19.1.2009-23.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4380 Exceptional —09.4390 Industrial 100Additional EPA sugarChapter VIIIa of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062008/09 marketing yearOrder No Country Week of 19.1.2009-23.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4431 Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zambia, Zimbabwe 10009.4432 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 10009.4433 Swaziland 10009.4434 Mozambique 0 Reached09.4435 Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago 0 Reached09.4436 Dominican Republic 0 Reached09.4437 Fiji, Papua New Guinea 100Import of sugar under the transitional tariff quotas opened for Bulgaria and RomaniaArticle 1 of Regulation (EC) No 508/20072008/09 marketing yearOrder No Type Week of 19.1.2009-23.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4365 Bulgaria 0 Reached09.4366 Romania 100(1)  As defined by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;Romania;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar;preferential agreement;preferential trade agreement;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria,22
35357,"2008/967/EC: Commission Decision of 12 December 2008 concerning the non-inclusion of carbon monoxide in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing that substance (notified under document number C(2008) 8077) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 8(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC provides that a Member State may, during a period of 12 years following the notification of that Directive, authorise the placing on the market of plant protection products containing active substances not listed in Annex I to that Directive that are already on the market two years after the date of notification, while those substances are gradually being examined within the framework of a programme of work.(2) Commission Regulations (EC) No 1112/2002 (2) and (EC) No 2229/2004 (3) lay down the detailed rules for the implementation of the fourth stage of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and establish a list of active substances to be assessed with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. That list includes carbon monoxide.(3) For carbon monoxide the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed in accordance with the provisions laid down in Regulations (EC) No 1112/2002 and (EC) No 2229/2004 for a range of uses proposed by the notifier. Moreover, those Regulations designate the rapporteur Member States which have to submit the relevant assessment reports and recommendations to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in accordance with Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 2229/2004. For carbon monoxide the rapporteur Member State was Italy and all relevant information was submitted in November 2007.(4) The Commission examined carbon monoxide in accordance with Article 24a of Regulation (EC) No 2229/2004. A draft review report for that substance was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and finalised on 26 September 2008 in the format of the Commission review report.(5) During the examination of this active substance by the Committee, taking into account comments received from Member States, it was concluded that there are clear indications that it may be expected that it has harmful effects on human health and in particular the crucial missing data does not allow to set a reliable and acceptable operator exposure level (AOEL) and such value is necessary to conduct the risk assessment. Moreover, other concerns which were identified by the rapporteur Member States in its assessment report are included in the review report for the substance.(6) The Commission invited the notifier to submit its comments on the results of the examination of carbon monoxide and on its intention or not to further support the substance. The notifier submitted its comments which have been carefully examined. However, despite the arguments put forwards by the notifier, the concerns identified could not be eliminated, and assessments made on the basis of the information submitted have not demonstrated that it may be expected that, under the proposed conditions of use, plant protection products containing carbon monoxide satisfy in general the requirements laid down in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Directive 91/414/EEC.(7) Carbon monoxide should therefore not be included in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC.(8) Measures should be taken to ensure that authorisations granted for plant protection products containing carbon monoxide are withdrawn within a fixed period of time and are not renewed and that no new authorisations for such products are granted.(9) Any period of grace granted by a Member State for the disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing carbon monoxide should be limited to 12 months in order to allow existing stocks to be used in one further growing season, which ensures that plant protection products containing carbon monoxide remain available for 18 months from the adoption of this Decision.(10) This Decision does not prejudice the submission of an application for carbon monoxide in accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 33/2008 of 17 January 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Directive 91/414/EEC as regards a regular and an accelerated procedure for the assessment of active substances which were part of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of that Directive but have not been included into its Annex I (4), in view of a possible inclusion in its Annex I.(11) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Carbon monoxide shall not be included as an active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Member States shall ensure that:(a) authorisations for plant protection products containing carbon monoxide are withdrawn by 12 June 2009;(b) no authorisations for plant protection products containing carbon monoxide are granted or renewed from the date of publication of this Decision. Any period of grace granted by Member States in accordance with the provisions of Article 4(6) of Directive 91/414/EEC, shall be as short as possible and shall expire on 12 June 2010 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 December 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 168, 27.6.2002, p. 14.(3)  OJ L 379, 24.12.2004, p. 13.(4)  OJ L 15, 18.1.2008, p. 5.
",health legislation;health regulations;health standard;marketing standard;grading;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;plant health product;plant protection product;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,22
5381,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 699/87 of 11 March 1987 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2035/86 fixing for the marketing year 1986/87 the compensatory amounts applicable to processed tomato products and laying down special detailed rules for their application. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Articles 118 (3) (a) and 304 (3) (a) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2035/86 (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2405/86 (2) laid down special rules for the application of compensatory amounts for processed tomato products; whereas with effect from 13 February 1987 export refunds are applicable to certain processed tomato products pursuant to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 444/87 (3); whereas the amount of export refunds should at the moment of export be set off against the compensatory amount; whereas such a procedure is already provided for in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3154/85 (4) of 11 November 1985 in respect of monetary compensatory amounts; whereas that procedure should also be made applicable for compensatory amounts applicable to processed tomato products;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 2035/86 is hereby replaced by the following:'Article 51. Any export refunds applicable to the products listed in the Annex shall on export to non-member countries from Spain and Portugal be deducted from the compensatory amount applicable.The amount by which the compensatory amount is reduced shall, at the time of acceptance of the export declaration, be covered by an appropriate security.The provisions of Article 12 (2) to (6) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3154/85 (1) shall apply.2. The provisions of Title III of Regulation (EEC) No 223/77 shall apply to products covered by this Regulation and which are exported from Spain and Portugal.(1) OJ No L 310, 21. 11. 1985, p. 9.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 13 February 1987.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 March 1987.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 173, 1. 7. 1986, p. 54.(2) OJ No L 208, 31. 7. 1986, p. 25.(3) OJ No L 43, 13. 2. 1987, p. 37.(4) OJ No L 310, 21. 11. 1985, p. 9.
",fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs,22
38739,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 854/2010 of 27 September 2010 fixing the allocation coefficient for the issuing of import licences applied for from 8 to 14 September 2010 for sugar products under certain tariff quotas and suspending submission of applications for such licences. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 891/2009 of 25 September 2009 opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas in the sugar sector (3), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Quantities covered by applications for import licences submitted to the competent authorities from 8 to 14 September 2010 in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 891/2009, exceed the quantity available under order number 09.4320.(2) In these circumstances, an allocation coefficient for licences to be issued regarding order number 09.4320 should be fixed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006. Submission of further applications for licences for that order number should be suspended until the end of the marketing year, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 891/2009,. 1.   The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged under Regulation (EC) No 891/2009 from 8 to 14 September 2010 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation.2.   Submission of further applications for licences, which correspond to the order numbers indicated in the Annex, shall be suspended until the end of the marketing year 2010/11. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 September 2010.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 254, 26.9.2009, p. 82.ANNEXCXL Concessions Sugar2010/2011 marketing yearApplications lodged from 8.9.2010 to 14.9.2010Order No Country Allocation coefficient Further applications09.4317 Australia —09.4318 Brazil —09.4319 Cuba —09.4320 Any third countries 5,0039 Suspended09.4321 India —— Not applicable: no licence application has been sent to the Commission.Balkans Sugar2010/2011 marketing yearApplications lodged from 8.9.2010 to 14.9.2010Order No Country Allocation coefficient Further applications09.4324 Albania —09.4325 Bosnia and Herzegovina (2)09.4326 Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo (1) (2)09.4327 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia —09.4328 Croatia (2)— Not applicable: no licence application has been sent to the Commission.Exceptional import sugar and industrial import sugar2010/2011 marketing yearApplications lodged from 8.9.2010 to 14.9.2010Order No Type Allocation coefficient Further applications09.4380 Exceptional —09.4390 Industrial —— Not applicable: no licence application has been sent to the Commission.(1)  Kosovo under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244/1999.(2)  Not applicable: the applications do not exceed the quantities available and are fully granted.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar,22
18118,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1554/98 of 17 July 1998 establishing the allocation method for the additional quantities, resulting from the quota increase brought in by Council Regulation (EC) No 1138/98, to the 1998 Community quantitative quotas on certain products originating in the People's Republic of China. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 520/94 of 7 March 1994 establishing a Community procedure for administering quantitative quotas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 138/96 (2), and in particular Articles 9 and 13 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1393/97 of 18 July 1997 establishing administrative procedures for the 1998 quantitative quotas for certain products originating in the People's Republic of China (3), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas by Regulation (EC) No 2021/97 (4) the Commission laid down the quantities to be allocated to importers from the 1998 quantitative quotas on certain products originating in China;Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 1138/98 of 28 May 1998 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 519/94 on common rules for imports from certain third countries (5) increased the quantitative quotas applicable to porcelain tableware and kitchenware falling within HS/CN code 6911 10, and to ceramic tableware and kitchenware, other than that of porcelain, falling within HS/CN code 6912 00;Whereas the increases provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1138/98 amount to 5 % and are applicable from 1 January 1998;Whereas, accordingly, simple administrative procedures to enable Community importers to have their import licences amended should be established, in order to take account of the quota increases brought in by Regulation (EC) No 1138/98;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the committee for managing quotas set up by Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94,. Any importer holding an import licence issued for 1998 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2021/97, for products falling within HS/CN codes 6911 10 and 6912 00, is entitled to import an additional quantity of 5 % to the quantity indicated in its import licence. For the purpose of Article 1, any licence holder shall produce its import licence to the competent authority that issued it. The competent authority shall enter a reference on the licence indicating that an additional 5 % quantity has been allocated to the holder of the licence. This reference shall be effected free of charge and certified by the competent authority. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 July 1998.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANVice-President(1) OJ L 66, 10. 3. 1994, p. 1.(2) OJ L 21, 27. 1. 1996, p. 6.(3) OJ L 190, 19. 7. 1997, p. 24.(4) OJ L 284, 16. 10. 1997, p. 42.(5) OJ L 159, 3. 6. 1998, p. 1.
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;household article;crockery;plates and dishes;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;China;People’s Republic of China,22
5585,"2013/361/EU: Decision of the European Central Bank of 21 June 2013 on the paying-up of the European Central Bank’s capital by the national central banks of Member States whose currency is the euro (ECB/2013/19). ,Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter the ‘Statute of the ESCB’), and in particular Article 28.3 thereof,Whereas:(1) Decision ECB/2008/24 of 12 December 2008 laying down the measures necessary for the paying-up of the European Central Bank’s capital by the participating national central banks (1) determined how and to what extent the national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro (hereinafter ‘euro area NCBs’) were under an obligation to pay up the capital of the European Central Bank (ECB) on 1 January 2009. Decision ECB/2008/24 was supplemented by Decision ECB/2010/27 of 13 December 2010 on the paying-up of the increase of the European Central Bank’s capital by the national central banks of Member States whose currency is the euro (2).(2) In view of the accession of Croatia to the European Union and its national central bank (NCB), Hrvatska narodna banka, joining the European System of Central Banks on 1 July 2013, Decision ECB/2013/17 of 21 June 2013 on the national central banks’ percentage shares in the key for subscription to the European Central Bank’s capital (3) lays down the key for subscription to the ECB’s capital (hereinafter the ‘capital key’) in accordance with Article 29.1 of the Statute of the ESCB and establishes with effect from 1 July 2013 the new weightings assigned to each Union central bank in the capital key (hereinafter the ‘capital key weightings’).(3) The ECB’s subscribed capital will be EUR 10 825 007 069,61 from 1 July 2013.(4) The expansion of the ECB’s capital key requires the adoption of a new ECB decision repealing Decision ECB/2008/24 and Decision ECB/2010/27 with effect from 1 July 2013, and determining how and to what extent the euro area NCBs are under an obligation to pay up the ECB’s capital with effect from 1 July 2013,. Extent and form of subscribed and paid-up capitalEach euro area NCB shall pay up its subscription to the ECB’s capital in full with effect from 1 July 2013.Taking into account the capital key weightings set out in Article 2 of Decision ECB/2013/17, each euro area NCB shall have a total subscribed and paid-up capital of the amount shown next to its name in the following table:euro area NCB EURNationale Bank van België/Banque Nationale de Belgique 261 705 370,91Deutsche Bundesbank 2 030 803 801,28Eesti Pank 19 268 512,58Central Bank of Ireland 120 276 653,55Bank of Greece 210 903 612,74Banco de España 893 420 308,48Banque de France 1 530 028 149,23Banca d’Italia 1 348 471 130,66Central Bank of Cyprus 14 429 734,42Banque centrale du Luxembourg 18 824 687,29Central Bank of Malta 6 873 879,49De Nederlandsche Bank 429 352 255,40Oesterreichische Nationalbank 209 680 386,94Banco de Portugal 190 909 824,68Banka Slovenije 35 397 773,12Národná banka Slovenska 74 486 873,65Suomen Pankki 134 836 288,06 Adjustment of paid-up capital1.   Given that each euro area NCB has already paid up its full share in the ECB’s subscribed capital as applicable until 30 June 2013 under Decision ECB/2008/24 and Decision ECB/2010/27, each of them shall either transfer an additional amount to the ECB or receive an amount back from the ECB, as appropriate, in order to arrive at the amounts shown in the table in Article 1.2.   All transfers pursuant to this Article shall be made in accordance with Decision ECB/2013/18 of 21 June 2013 laying down the terms and conditions for transfers of the European Central Bank’s capital shares between the national central banks and for the adjustment of the paid-up capital (4). Entry into force and repeal1.   This Decision shall enter into force on 1 July 2013.2.   Decision ECB/2008/24 and Decision ECB/2010/27 are repealed with effect from 1 July 2013.3.   References to Decision ECB/2008/24 and Decision ECB/2010/27 shall be construed as being made to this Decision.. Done at Frankfurt am Main, 21 June 2013.The President of the ECBMario DRAGHI(1)  OJ L 21, 24.1.2009, p. 69.(2)  OJ L 11, 15.1.2011, p. 54.(3)  See page 15 of the Official Journal.(4)  See page 17 of this Official Journal.
",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;Member States' contribution;budget rebate;budgetary compensation;financial contribution;central bank;bank of issue;federal bank;national bank;European Central Bank;ECB;Croatia;Republic of Croatia;European System of Central Banks;ESCB;Eurogroup (euro area),22
77,"Council Directive 68/415/EEC of 20 December 1968 concerning freedom of access to the various forms of aid for farmers who are nationals of one Member State and established in another Member State. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 54 (2) and (3) thereof;Having regard to the General Programme for the abolition of restrictions on freedom of establishment 1, and in particular Title IV F 5 thereof;Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament 2;Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee 3;Whereas the General Programme for the abolition of restrictions on freedom of establishment includes a special time-table for the attainment of such freedom in agriculture, which takes into account the particular nature of agricultural activities ; whereas the fifth series of measures provided for in that time-table entails that, at the beginning of the third stage, each Member State will ensure that farmers who are nationals of other Member States have access to the various forms of aid on the same terms as its own nationals;Whereas the provisions of the General Programme cover all kinds of aid, in whatever form given, granted to a farmer established in the host country for himself, the assets which he exploits, the means he uses or the goods he produces ; whereas, however, benefits under social security and social insurance schemes, which, in accordance with the time-table laid down in the General Programme, will be governed by rules adopted at the end of the transitional period, should be excluded from the scope of this Directive;Whereas beneficiaries under the Council Directive of 2 April 1963 laying down detailed provisions for the attainment of freedom of establishment in agriculture in the territory of a Member State in respect of nationals of other countries of the Community who have been employed as paid agricultural workers in that Member State for a continuous period of two years 4 and beneficiaries under the Council Directive of 2 April 1963 laying down detailed provisions for the attainment of freedom of establishment on agricultural holdings abandoned or left uncultivated for more than two years 5 already enjoy the same treatment as nationals of the Member State concerned with regard to access to the various forms of aid;Whereas the right of beneficiaries to obtain repayable loans, including any loans at subsidised rates of interest, is already recognised under the Council Directive of 5 April 1968 concerning freedom of access to the various forms of credit for farmers who are nationals of one Member State and established in another Member State 6;. Member States, acting in accordance with the following provisions, shall abolish in respect of nationals and companies or firms of other Member States pursuing activities as self-employed persons in agriculture of establishing themselves for that purpose (hereinafter called ""beneficiaries"") all restrictions on access to the various forms of aid.  1OJ No 2, 15.1.1962, p. 36/62. 2OJ No C 55, 5.6.1968, p. 16. 3OJ No 158, 18.7.1967, p. 7. 4OJ No 62, 20.4.1963, p. 1323/63. 5OJ No 62, 20.4.1963, p. 1326/63. 6OJ No L 93, 17.4.1968, p. 13. 1. For the purposes of this Directive, ""access to the various forms of aid"" means the right of beneficiaries to obtain aids, whether financial or in kind, and in whatever form, on the same terms as those applicable to nationals of the State in which they are established and in particular subsidies, security for loans, subsidised rates of interest and tax exemptions, but excluding benefits under social security and social insurance schemes.2. For the purposes of this Directive, ""agricultural activities"" means:  - activities falling within Annex V to the General Programme for the abolition of restrictions on freedom of establishment (ex Major Group 01, Agriculture, of the International Standard Industrial Classification of all Economic Activities) 1, and in particular:    (a) general agriculture including the growing of field crops and viticulture ; growing of fruits, nuts, seeds, vegetables, flowers, both in the open and under glass;(b) raising of livestock, poultry, rabbits, furbearing or other animals, bees ; and the production of meat, milk, wool, skins and fur, eggs, honey;- felling of timber, commercial exploitation of woodlands, and planting and re-planting of trees, where such operations are practised as ancillary activities and are compatible with a Member State's internal legislation and in particular with land utilisation plans. Member States shall abolish the following restrictions:    - those which in pursuance of provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action deny beneficiaries access to the various forms of aid or make such access subject to special conditions;- those existing by reason of administrative practices which result in treatment being applied to beneficiaries as regards access to the various forms of aid that is discriminatory by comparison with that applied to nationals.Member States shall, moreover, be responsible for seeing that discrimination against beneficiaries is avoided irrespective of the nature of the agency issuing the aids referred to in this Directive. No Member State shall grant to its nationals, with a view to or on the occasion of their establishment in another Member State, any direct or indirect aid including in particular any aid in the form of a loan, which would result in distortion of the conditions of establishment in the host country. Member States shall take the measures necessary to comply with this Directive within six months of its notification and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1968.For the CouncilThe PresidentV. LATTANZIO  1Statistical Office of the United Nations, Statistical Papers, Series M No 4, Rev. 1 (New York, 1958).
",approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;EU national;Community national;European Union national;national of the EU;national of the European Union;discrimination on the basis of nationality;discrimination against foreigners;terms for aid;aid procedure;counterpart funds;farmer;cultivator;holder of a farm;horticulturist;share-cropper;stock breeder;stock owner;winegrower,22
4279,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 39/2006 of  12 January 2006  derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1282/2001 as regards the final date for submitting harvest and production declarations for the 2005/06 wine year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (1), and in particular Article 73 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 11(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1282/2001 (2) requires wine growers to submit harvest and production declarations no later than 10 December, with a view to knowing the volume of Community wine production in good time.(2) In a particular Member State the procedure for notifying declarations has just been computerised. Most producers must prepare their declarations at local support centres for farmers. As these centres must also simultaneously set up the electronic case-files for these declarations and update the area declarations and single payment scheme for the first year, it will not be possible to deal with all the producers' files by the deadline.(3) To resolve the problem, which is not the fault of the producers, and to avoid their being unjustly penalised, those producers should be granted an extension for the submission of harvest and production declarations.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Notwithstanding Article 11(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1282/2001, for the 2005/06 wine year the declarations referred to in Articles 2 and 4 of that Regulation may be submitted up to 25 January 2006. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 10 December 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 January 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2165/2005 (OJ L 345, 28.12.2005, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 176, 29.6.2001, p. 14.
",EU production;Community production;European Union production;grape;table grape;harvest;gathering;picking;reaping;data processing;automatic data processing;electronic data processing;wine;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,22
4686,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 112/2008 of 6 February 2008 registering certain names in the Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Nošovické kysané zelí (PDO), Pardubický perník (PGI), Aceite del Baix Ebre-Montsià or Oli del Baix Ebre-Montsià (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) and pursuant to Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Czech Republic’s applications to register the two names ‘Nošovické kysané zelí’ and ‘Pardubický perník’ and Spain's application to register the names ‘Aceite del Baix Ebre-Montsià’ or ‘Oli del Baix Ebre-Montsià’ were published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, these names should be entered in the Register,. The names in the Annex to this Regulation are hereby entered in the Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 February 2008.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).(2)  OJ C 102, 5.5.2007, p. 16 (Nošovické kysané zelí), OJ C 103, 8.5.2007, p. 20 (Pardubický perník), OJ C 105, 9.5.2007, p. 6 (Aceite del Baix Ebre-Montsià or Oli del Baix Ebre-Montsià).ANNEX1.   Agricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.5.   Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.)SPAINAceite del Baix Ebre-Montsià or Oli del Baix Ebre-Montsià (PDO)Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables, cereals, whether or not processedCZECH REPUBLICNošovické kysané zelí (PDO)2.   Foodstuffs referred to in Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006:Class 2.4.   Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s waresCZECH REPUBLICPardubický perník (PGI)
",vegetable oil;castor oil;colza oil;nut oil;palm oil;rape-seed oil;sesame oil;location of production;location of agricultural production;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Czech Republic,22
507,"75/62/EEC: Council Decision of 20 January 1975 amending Decision No 70/532/EEC setting up the Standing Committee on Employment in the European Communities. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 145 thereof;Whereas a Standing Committee on Employment in the European Communities was set up by Decision No 70/532/EEC (1);Whereas the composition of the Committee should be altered to take account of changes in the structure of certain employers' and workers' organisations;Whereas this wish has been expressed by the conference on the prospects for the European social policy held in Brussels on 16 December 1974,. Article 2 (3) of Decision No 70/532/EEC is replaced by the following:""3. The representatives of the organizations on the two sides of industry shall number 36 full members and 18 alternates, with an equal number of full and alternative representatives of the employers' and workers' groups.Alternate representatives shall participate in the proceedings of the Committee with the same rights as the full members.The number of representatives from each organization called to take part in the work of the Committee is given in the Annex.""  (1)OJ No L 273, 17.12.1970, p. 25. The text of the Annex to Decision No 70/532/EEC is replaced by the following: >PIC FILE= ""T0004886"">. Done at Brussels, 20 January 1975.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. FITZGERALD
",employers' organisation;employers' association;employers' organization;EU employment policy;Community employment policy;European Union employment policy;professional association;inter-professional organisation;professional organisation;professional union;trade union;trade union association;trade union council;trade union federation;trade union organisation;trade unionism;workers' association;workers' trade union;comitology;committee procedures;standing committee (EU);EC standing committee,22
16684,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 671/97 of 17 April 1997 amending Regulation (EC) No 2659/94 on detailed rules for the granting of private aid for Grana Padano, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Provolone cheeses. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in milk products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1587/96 (2), and in particular Articles 9 (3) and 28 thereof,Whereas Article 6 (1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2659/94 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 401/96 (4), lays down the amounts of private storage aid for Grana Padano, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Provolone cheeses; whereas these amounts must be amended to take account of the trend in storage costs;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 2659/94 is replaced by the following:'1. The amount of private storage aid for cheese shall be as follows:(a) ECU 100 per tonne for the fixed costs;(b) ECU 0,35 per tonne per day of storage under contract for the warehousing costs;(c) an amount for the financial costs in ecus per tonne per day of storage under contract, as follows:- 0,97 in the case of Grana Padano,- 1,46 in the case of Parmigiano-Reggiano,- 0,65 in the case of Provolone.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply to storage contracts concluded from the date of its entry into force.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 April 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 21.(3) OJ No L 284, 1. 11. 1994, p. 26.(4) OJ No L 55, 6. 3. 1996, p. 5.
",hard cheese;Appenzell;Cheddar;Edam;Emmenthal;Gouda;Grana Padano;Gruyere;Parmesan;Parmigiano Reggiano;Sbrinz;long-keeping cheese;storage premium;storage aid;subsidy for storage;storage cost;intervention agency;private stock;economic support;aid;granting of aid;subvention,22
17779,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 122/98 of 16 January 1998 on managing the ceilings for imports of fresh and processed sour cherries originating in the Republics of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 70/97 of 20 December 1996 concerning the arrangements applicable to imports into the Community of products originating in the Republics of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia and to imports of wine originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Slovenia (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2636/97 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1556/96 of 30 July 1996 introducing a system of import licences for certain fruit and vegetables imported from third countries (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1064/97 (4), requires an import licence to be presented for fresh sour cherries falling within CN code 0809 20 05, among other products, before they can be released into free circulation;Whereas for practical reasons, some provisions of this Regulation governing sour cherries should be limited to their harvesting and marketing season;Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1921/95 of 3 August 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of import licences for products processed from fruit and vegetables and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2405/89 and (EEC) No 3518/86 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2427/95 (6), subjects processed sour cherries falling within CN codes ex 0811 90 19, ex 0811 90 39, 0811 90 75, ex 0812 10 00, 2008 60 51, 2008 60 61, 2008 60 71 and 2008 60 91, among other products, to the import licence system;Whereas the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 70/97 states that import licences are to be issued to ensure the management of the ceilings of 2 500 tonnes of fresh sour cherries and of 12 800 tonnes of processed sour cherries falling within the above CN codes and fixed in Annex D to that Regulation; whereas the grant of preference should be made subject to the submission of licences issued in accordance with this Regulation;Whereas measures must be taken very quickly and automatically once the demand for licences reaches one of the ceilings fixed; whereas the Commission should be allowed to take the necessary measures;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. This Regulation relates to the tariff ceilings referred to in Regulation (EC) No 70/97 for fresh sour cherries falling within CN code 0809 20 05, and processed sour cherries falling within CN codes ex 0811 90 19, ex 0811 90 39, 0811 90 75, ex 0812 10 00, 2008 60 51, 2008 60 61, 2008 60 71 and 2008 60 91 originating in the Republics of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia. 1. All imports under the ceilings referred to in Article 1 shall be subject to the presentation of an import licence issued in accordance with this Regulation.2. Subject to the specific provisions of this Regulation, Regulation (EC) No 1556/96 shall apply to fresh sour cherries and Regulation (EC) No 1921/95 shall apply to processed sour cherries.3. The import licence shall contain in Section 24 one of the following:- Derecho preferencial ad valorem - Reglamento (CE) n° 70/97- Præferenceværditold - Forordning (EF) nr. 70/97- Präferentieller Wertzoll - Verordnung (EG) Nr. 70/97- Ðñïôéìçóéáêüò äáóìüò ad valorem - Êáíïíéóìüò (ÅÊ) áñéè. 70/97- Preferential ad valorem duty - Regulation (EC) No 70/97- Droit ad valorem préférentiel - Règlement (CE) n° 70/97- Dazio ad valorem preferenziale - Regolamento (CE) n. 70/97- Preferentieel ad-valoremrecht - Verordening (EG) nr. 70/97- Direito preferencial ad valorem - Regulamento (CE) nº 70/97- Arvotullietuus - asetus (EY) N:o 70/97- Särskild värdetull - Förordning (EG) nr 70/97.4. The country of origin shall be entered in Section 8 of both the licence application and the import licence and the word 'yes` shall be marked with a cross. 1. The Member States shall provide the data on applications for licences in accordance with:(a) Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1556/96 in the case of fresh sour cherries in the period 1 May to 30 September;(b) Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1921/95 in the case of processed sour cherries.2. In the case of processed sour cherries, the Member States shall notify the Commission of the quantities for which the import licences were not used, once such information becomes available. 1. The licences shall be issued on the fifth working day following lodgement of the application, provided that special measures have not been taken by the Commission in the meantime.2. When the quantity in the licences applied for reaches one of the ceilings laid down in Regulation (EC) No 70/97, the Commission shall fix, if necessary, a flat-rate percentage reduction for the applications in question and suspend the issue of licences for any subsequent application under the ceiling in question. At the request of the interested party, unused or partly used licences for the products and origin referred to in Article 1 that were issued pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1921/95 before the entry into force of this Regulation and that have not passed their final date of validity shall be cancelled and the security shall be released for the amount unused. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January to 31 December 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 January 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 16, 18. 1. 1997, p. 1.(2) OJ L 356, 31. 12. 1997, p. 16.(3) OJ L 193, 3. 8. 1996, p. 5.(4) OJ L 156, 13. 6. 1997, p. 3.(5) OJ L 185, 4. 8. 1995, p. 10.(6) OJ L 249, 17. 10. 1995, p. 12.
",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;fresh fruit;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;tariff ceiling;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;Yugoslavia;territories of the former Yugoslavia,22
17280,"98/64/EC: Commission Decision of 9 December 1997 on a Community financial contribution for improving the foot- and-mouth disease control programme in Turkey. ,Having regard tot the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and, in particular Articles 12 and 13 thereof,Whereas outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease were reported in the region of Turkish Thrace in 1995 and 1996;Whereas foot-and-mouth disease is endemic in Anatolia;Whereas the presence of foot-and-mouth disease in Turkey is a serious danger to the Community's livestock population;Whereas a mission jointly sponsored by the European Commission for the control of foot-and-mouth disease and the European Union visited Turkey in September 1996;Whereas it appears from the report from the said mission that priority should be given to the control of animal movement and to the improvement in cleaning and disinfection of animal transport vehicles;Whereas in this report priority is also given to compulsory mass vaccination against foot and mouth disease in Turkish Thrace and to the establishment of an identification system for cattle using ear tags;Whereas Turkey has undertaken to vaccinate susceptible animals kept in the area of Turkish Thrace; whereas the vaccination programme carried out will be accompanied by a sero-surveillance programme;Whereas a workplan has been agreed in order to implement the activities;Whereas for supervisory purposes Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on financing of the common agricultural policy (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95 (4), should apply;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee;. 1. In order to improve the foot and mouth disease control programme in Turkey, the actions mentioned at Annex shall be carried out.2. For the implementation of the actions referred to in paragraph 1, the Community will provide a financial contribution of a maximum of ECU 230 000.3. The financial contribution referred to in paragraph 2 shall be provided to the official veterinary authorities in Turkey. The Community's financial contribution shall be paid as follows:- 30 % by way of an advance at Turkish request,- the balance following presentation and acceptance of supporting technical and financial documents. These documents must be presented to the European Commission not later than 14 months after adoption of this Decision. 1. In addition to the measures mentioned in Article 1 (1), an agreement has been reached on testing of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine produced in Turkey. The European Commission will organise the testing procedure in cooperation with the Turkish authorities.2. Turkey will appoint a coordinator to follow the progress of the programme.3. A technical progress report will be forwarded by Turkey to the Commission every three months. Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 shall apply mutatis mutandis. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 December 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ L 94, 28. 4. 1970, p. 13.(4) OJ L 125, 8. 6. 1995, p. 1.ANNEXCOMMUNITY SUPPORT TO TURKEY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAMME>TABLE>
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;Turkey;Republic of Turkey;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;foot-and-mouth disease,22
36111,"Regulation (EC) No 1007/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 460/2004 establishing the European Network and Information Security Agency as regards its duration (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),Whereas:(1) On 10 March 2004, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 460/2004 (3) establishing the European Network and Information Security Agency (hereinafter referred to as the Agency) for a period of five years.(2) On 23 March 2007, the Management Board of the Agency issued recommendations, following the evaluation of the Agency, regarding appropriate changes to Regulation (EC) No 460/2004.(3) In line with the Commission's Better Regulation strategy, the Commission initiated a public consultation on the extension and future of the Agency, which was held from 13 June to 7 September 2007.(4) Since the mandate of the Agency will expire on 13 March 2009 and in order to ensure consistency and continuity, it is necessary to adopt an extension which will enable further discussion about the Agency, reflecting the results of the Agency evaluation process, the Management Board recommendations and the ongoing review of the regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services. It will also allow further reflection on the general direction of the European efforts towards an increased network and information security. The extension of the duration of the Agency should be without prejudice to the outcome of that discussion.(5) The duration of the Agency should therefore be extended until 13 March 2012,. Amendment to Regulation (EC) No 460/2004 7 of Regulation (EC) No 460/2004 shall be replaced by the following:‘Article 27DurationThe Agency shall be established from 14 March 2004 for a period of eight years.’ Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 24 September 2008.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentH.-G. PÖTTERINGFor the CouncilThe PresidentJ.-P. JOUYET(1)  Opinion of 13 February 2008 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 17 June 2008 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 15 September 2008.(3)  OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 1.
",transmission network;Euronet;Transpac;broadcasting network;data-transmission network;telecommunications network;information network;data protection;data security;EU office or agency;Community service body;EC institutional body;EC satellite body;EC specialised body;EU Agencies and decentralised bodies;European Monitoring Centre;European Union office or agency;European agency;European foundation;autonomous Community body;decentralised Community body;specialised Community agency,22
5002,"2010/85/: Commission Decision of 9 February 2010 establishing the classes of reaction-to-fire performance for certain construction products as regards cementitious screeds, calcium sulphate screeds and synthetic resin floor screeds (notified under document C(2010) 772) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988, on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products (1), and in particular Article 20(2) a thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 89/106/EEC envisages that in order to take account of different levels of protection for the construction works at national, regional or local levels, it may be necessary to establish in the interpretative documents classes corresponding to the performance of products in respect of each essential requirement. Those documents have been published as the ‘Communication of the Commission with regard to the interpretative documents of Directive 89/106/EEC’ (2).(2) With respect to the essential requirement of safety in the event of fire, interpretative document No 2 lists a number of interrelated measures which together define the fire safety strategy to be variously developed in the Member States.(3) Interpretative document No 2 identifies one of those measures as the limitation of the generation and spread of fire and smoke within a given area by limiting the potential of construction products to contribute to the full development of a fire.(4) The level of that limitation may be expressed only in terms of the different levels of reaction-to-fire performance of the products in their end-use application.(5) By way of a harmonised solution, a system of classes was adopted in Commission Decision 2000/147/EC of 8 February 2000 implementing Council Directive 89/106/EEC as regards the classification of the reaction-to-fire performance of construction products (3).(6) In the case of cementitious screeds, calcium sulphate screeds synthetic resin screed material and floor screeds it is necessary to use the classification established in Decision 2000/147/EC.(7) The reaction-to-fire performance of many construction products and/or materials, within the classification provided for in Decision 2000/147/EC, is well established and sufficiently well known to fire regulators in Member States that they do not require testing for this particular performance characteristic.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Construction,. The construction products and/or materials which satisfy all the requirements of the performance characteristic ‘reaction-to-fire’ without need for further testing are set out in the Annex. The specific classes to be applied to different construction products and/or materials, within the reaction-to-fire classification adopted in Decision 2000/147/EC, are set out in the Annex to this Decision. Products shall be considered in relation to their end-use application, where relevant. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 February 2010.For the CommissionGünter VERHEUGENVice-President(1)  OJ L 40, 11.2.1989, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 62, 28.2.1994, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 50, 23.2.2000, p. 14.ANNEXThe tables set out in this Annex list construction products and/or materials which satisfy all of the requirements for the performance characteristic ‘reaction-to-fire’ without need for testing.Table 1Classes of reaction-to-fire performance for cementitious screeds and calcium sulphate screedsProduct (1) Maximum layer thickness Organic content Class (2)Cementitious screeds according to EN 13813 30 < 20 ECalcium sulphate screeds according to EN 13813Table 2Classes of reaction-to-fire performance for synthetic resin floor screedsProduct (3) Maximum layer thickness Organic content Class (4)Unfilled synthetic resin floor screeds with binder made of epoxy resin or polyurethane resin or polymethylmethacrylates resin or vinylester resin in accordance with EN 13813 4 100 E or EflFilled synthetic resin floor screeds with binder made of epoxy resin or polyurethane resin or polymethylmethacrylates resin or vinylester resin and filled with mineral aggregates in accordance with EN 13813 10 < 75Filled synthetic resin floor screeds scattered with silica sand with binder made of epoxy resin or polyurethane resin or polymethylmethacrylates resin or vinylester resin and filled with mineral aggregates in accordance with EN 13813 10 < 75(1)  Mounted on a substrate of at least class D-s2,d0 with minimum thickness 12 mm and with minimum density 680 kg/m3.(2)  Class E as provided for in Table 1 of the Annex to Commission Decision 2000/147/EC when the screed is used as underlying layer.(3)  Mounted on a substrate of at least class A2-s1,d0 with minimum thickness 6 mm and with minimum density 1 800 kg/m3.(4)  Class E as provided for in Table 1 of the Annex to Commission Decision 2000/147/EC when the screed is used as underlying layer, or Class Efl as provided for in Table 2 of the Annex to Commission Decision 2000/147/EC when the screed is used as wearing layer.
",fire protection;firefighting;protection against fire;building materials;technical specification;specification;floor coverings;flooring slab;flooring tile;tile;product safety;safety standard;building safety;SBS;sick building syndrome;building technique;brickwork;construction technique;earthworks;painting in buildings;plastering;tiling,22
5831,"2014/798/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 13 November 2014 amending Annex F to Council Directive 64/432/EEC as regards the format of the model health certificates for intra-Union trade in bovine animals and swine and the additional health requirements relating to Trichinella for intra-Union trade in domestic swine (notified under document C(2014) 8336)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 16 thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 64/432/EEC lays down the animal health conditions governing intra-Union trade in bovine animals and swine. It provides, inter alia, that bovine animals and swine must be accompanied during transportation to destination by a health certificate conforming to Model 1 or 2 as appropriate, set out in Annex F thereto.(2) In accordance with Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 599/2004 (2), the various health certificates required in the context of intra-Union trade are to be presented on the basis of the harmonised model annexed to that Regulation.(3) With a view to adaptations to be made to the content of the health certificates set out as Model 1 and 2 in Annex F to Directive 64/432/EEC, it is necessary to also adapt the format of those model health certificates.(4) The provisions of paragraphs 2(e) and 3 in Article 6 of Directive 64/432/EEC have expired on 31 December 2000 and should therefore no longer constitute a certification option in the model health certificate set out as Model 1 in Annex F to that Directive.(5) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005 (3) lays down rules for the determination of the status of holdings where domestic swine are kept.(6) Commission Regulation (EU) No 216/2014 (4) amending Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005 provides for requirements that must be met by food business operators to obtain official recognition of holdings applying controlled housing conditions and grants derogation from testing provisions at slaughter to such holdings.(7) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1114/2014 (5) amending Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005 clarifies which conditions apply when domestic swine for breeding and production are moved from one to another holding via assembly centres.(8) In order to enable Member States to apply the appropriate Trichinella testing regime at slaughter and not to jeopardize the status of the holding of destination of domestic swine for breeding and production the information on the official recognition of the holding of origin of animals being traded, as applying controlled housing conditions as provided for in Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005, shall be included in the model health certificate for intra-Union trade in swine set out as Model 2 in Annex F to Directive 64/432/EEC.(9) Annex F to Directive 64/432/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(10) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,. Annex F to Directive 64/432/EEC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.It shall apply from 1 January 2015.. Done at Brussels, 13 November 2014.For the CommissionVytenis ANDRIUKAITISMember of the Commission(1)  OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 599/2004 of 30 March 2004 concerning the adoption of a harmonised model certificate and inspection report linked to intra-Community trade in animals and products of animal origin (OJ L 94, 31.3.2004, p. 44).(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005 of 5 December 2005 laying down specific rules on official controls for Trichinella in meat (OJ L 338, 22.12.2005, p. 60).(4)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 216/2014 of 7 March 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005 laying down specific rules on official controls for Trichinella in meat (OJ L 69, 8.3.2014, p. 85).(5)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1114/2014 of 21 October 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005 laying down specific rules on official controls for Trichinella in meat (OJ L 302, 22.10.2014, p. 46).ANNEX‘ANNEX FModel 1Animal health certificate for animals of the bovine species for breeding/production/slaughterModel 2Animal health certificate for swine for breeding/production/slaughter
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;transport of animals;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;health certificate;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,22
21906,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1703/2001 of 29 August 2001 prohibiting fishing for northern prawn by vessels flying the flag of a Member State. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy(1), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2848/2000 of 15 December 2000 fixing for 2001 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where limitations in catch are required(2) lays down quotas for northern prawn for 2001.(2) In order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantity limits on catches of stocks subject to quotas, the Commission must fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated.(3) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of northern prawn in Norwegian waters south of 62°00'N by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a Member State have exhausted the quota allocated to the Community for 2001,. Catches of northern prawn in Norwegian waters south of 62°00'N by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a Member State are hereby deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated to the Community for 2001.Fishing for northern prawn in Norwegian waters south of 62°00'N by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or registered in a Member State is hereby prohibited, as are the retention on board, transhipment and landing of this stock caught by the above vessels after the date of application of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 August 2001.For the CommissionViviane RedingMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 334, 30.12.2000, p. 1.
",Norway;Kingdom of Norway;ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches,22
13520,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 3301/94 of 21 December 1994 amending Commission Regulation (EC) No 918/94 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 778/83 laying down the quality standards for tomatoes, as regards tomatoes attached to the stalk (trusses of tomatoes). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2753/94 (2), and in particular Article 2 (2) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 918/94 (3) derogates from Commission Regulation (EEC) No 778/83 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1657/92 (5), so as to authorize for a trial period the marketing of tomatoes attached to the stalk (trusses  of tomatoes) during the 1994 marketing year; whereas the marketing year for tomatoes runs from 1 January to 31 December of a given year; whereas this trial period should be extended for a further marketing year so as to verify the results;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. The first phrase in Article 1 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 918/94 is replaced by the following:'1. Until the end of the 1995 marketing year . . .'. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 292, 12. 11. 1994, p. 3.(3) OJ No L 106, 27. 4. 1994, p. 5.(4) OJ No L 86, 31. 3. 1983, p. 14.(5) OJ No L 172, 27. 6. 1992, p. 53.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;marketing standard;grading;quality standard;preparation for market,22
17239,"98/9/EC: Commission Decision of 16 December 1997 amending Decision 97/569/EC on drawing up provisional lists of third country establishments from which the Member States authorise imports of meat products (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 95/408/EC of 22 June 1995 on the conditions for drawing up, for an interim period, provisional lists of third country establishments from which Member States are authorised to import certain products of animal origin, fishery products or live bivalve molluscs (1), as amended by Decision 97/34/EC (2), and in particular Article 2 (4) thereof,Whereas provisional lists of establishments in third countries producing meat products have been drawn up by Commission Decision 97/569/EC (3);Whereas South Africa has sent a list of establishments producing poultry meat products and for which the responsible authorities certify that the establishment is in accordance with the Community rules;Whereas a provisional list of establishments producing poultry meat products can thus be drawn up for South Africa; whereas Decision 97/569/EC should therefore be amended accordingly;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Annex to this Decision is added to the Annex to Decision 97/569/EC. This Decision shall apply from 15 December 1997. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 December 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 243, 11. 10. 1995, p. 17.(2) OJ L 13, 16. 1. 1997, p. 33.(3) OJ L 234, 26. 8. 1997, p. 16.ANNEXPaís: SUDÁFRICA / Land: SYDAFRIKA / Land: SÜDAFRIKA / ×þñá: ÍÏÔÉÁ ÁÖÑÉÊÇ / Country: SOUTH AFRICA / Pays: AFRIQUE DU SUD / Paese: SUDAFRICA / Land: ZUID-AFRIKA / País: ÁFRICA DO SUL / Maa: ETELÄ-AFRIKKA / Land: SYDAFRIKA>TABLE>
",import;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;third country;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;health certificate,22
27658,"Commission Directive 2004/88/EC of 7 September 2004 amending Council Directive 76/768/EEC concerning cosmetic products for the purpose of adapting Annex III thereto to technical progress Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,After consulting the Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-food Products intended for Consumers,Whereas:(1) As the risk assessment had not been completed in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) 793/93 on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances (2), the period of inclusion in part 2 of Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC for musk xylene and musk ketone was extended until 30 September 2004.(2) On 8 January 2004, the Scientific Committee on Toxicity, Ecotoxicity and the Environment adopted an opinion on the results of the risk assessment of musk xylene and musk ketone that was carried out in accordance with Regulation (EEC) 793/93.(3) The Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-food Products intended for Consumers (SCCNFP) has confirmed that musk xylene can be safely used in cosmetic products, excluding oral care products, up to a maximum concentration in the final product of 1 % in fine fragrance, 0,4 % in eau de toilette and 0,03 % in other products and that musk ketone can be safely used in cosmetic products, excluding oral care products, up to a maximum concentration in the final product of 1,4 % in fine fragrance, 0,56 % in eau de toilette and 0,042 % in other products.(4) It is therefore necessary to include musk xylene and musk ketone in part 1 of Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC while the corresponding entries in part 2 of that Annex should be deleted.(5) Directive 76/768/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products,. Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 October 2004 at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 September 2004.For the CommissionOlli REHNMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2003/83/EC (OJ L 238, 25.9.2003, p. 23).(2)  OJ L 84, 5.4.1993, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).ANNEXAnnex III to Directive 76/768/EEC is amended as follows:1. In part 2, the entries under reference numbers 61 and 62 are deleted.2. In part 1, the following entries are added as reference numbers 96 and 97:Reference number Substance Restrictions Conditions of use and warnings which must be printed on the labelField of application and/or use Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product Other limitations and requirementsa b c d e f(a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance(b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette(c) 0,03 % in other products(a) 1,4 % in fine fragrance(b) 0,56 % in eau de toilette(c) 0,042 % in other products’
",application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;cosmetic product;beauty product;cosmetic;perfume;soap;toilet preparation;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;product safety;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress,22
1375,"80/207/EEC: Commission Decision of 25 January 1980 refusing to accept the scientific character of the apparatus described as 'NNSS-Satellite Timing Receiver, model T 200'. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 14 June 1979, the Government of Italy requested the Commission to invoke the procedure at present laid down in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""NNSS-Satellite Timing Receiver, model T 200"", to be used for the determination of universal time, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 15 November 1979 within the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine this particular case;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a receiver of signals transmitted by a satellite ; whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research ; whereas, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for the realization of non-scientific activities ; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus ; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus,. The apparatus described as ""NNSS-Satellite Timing Receiver, model T 200"", is not considered to be a scientific apparatus. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 January 1980.For the CommissionÉtienne DAVIGNONMember of the Commission  (1)OJ No L 184, 15.7.1975, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 134, 31.5.1979, p. 1. (3)OJ No L 318, 13.12.1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;satellite communications;European communications satellite;communications satellite;direct broadcasting satellite;telecommunications satellite;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
3145,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1217/2002 of 5 July 2002 requiring importers or manufacturers of certain Einecs substances to supply certain information and perform certain tests pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 of 23 March 1993 on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances [1], and in particular Article 12(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) A number of Member States have apprised the Commission of valid reasons for believing that certain substances in the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (Einecs) [2] may, due to the degree of exposure entailed in their production or use, pose a serious risk to humans or the environment.(2) The manufacturers and importers concerned should therefore be required to provide the Commission with the information in their possession concerning those substances.(3) The manufacturers and importers concerned should also be required to test the substances in question, to draw up a report on those tests and to forward those reports, together with the results of the tests, to the Commission, subject to the possibility provided for by Article 12(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 that, where a substance is produced or imported as such or in a preparation by several manufacturers or importers, further testing may be performed by one or more manufacturers or importers acting on behalf of the others.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 15 of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93,. Manufacturers and importers of one or more of the Einecs substances listed in the Annex to this Regulation shall:(a) provide the Commission with the information specified in the Annex within the time-limits laid down therein;(b) perform, in relation to each such substance, the tests indicated in the Annex in accordance with the protocols specified therein;(c) provide the Commission with a report on each test, including the results thereof, within the time-limits laid down in the Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 July 2002.For the CommissionMargot WallströmMember of the Commission[1] OJ L 84, 5.4.1993, p. 1.[2] OJ C 146 A, 15.6.1990, p.1.--------------------------------------------------ANNEXThe testing/information requirements referred to in this Annex should be addressed to:European CommissionDirectorate-General for EnvironmentDirectorate C — Unit C.3 — ChemicalsB-1049 Brussels| Einecs No | CAS No | Substance name | Reason(s) for concern | Testing/Information Requirements | Months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation) |1 | 203-988-3 | 112-59-4 | Diethylene glycol mono-hexyl ether | Human exposure during production and use. Dispersive use in coatings, printing inks and cleaning applications Unavailability of studies on developmental and fertility effects of the substance causes concern because of clear reprotoxicity observed in rodent and non-rodent studies with some ethylene glycol ether derivatives | Fertility Study (EC B.34 [1]/OECD TG 415 [2] or OECD TG 416 [3]) | 18 |2 | 263-090-2 | 61789-80-8 | Quaternary Ammonium compounds, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl) dimethyl, chlorides | Significant increase in consumption volumes of the substance which would pose a potential risk for the environment | Yearly reports from industry of the total production and use volumes of the substance (period 2000-2002) | 6 (volumes year 2000) 18 (volumes year 2001) 24 (volumes year 2002) |3 | 203-481-7 | 107-31-3 | Methyl formate | High Production Volume Chemical Acute inhalation exposure of experimental animals to the substance has resulted in eye and respiratory tract irritation Uncertainty and impossibility of establishing a scientifically based OEL (SCOEL) due to lack of data Lack of data on prolonged exposure for the establishment of safe exposure level | Subchronic Inhalation Toxicity Study: 90-day repeated inhalation dose study (EC B.29 [3]/OECD TG 413 [4]) | 18 |4 | 200-864-0 | 75-35-4 | 1,1-dichloroethene | High Production Volume Chemical Nervous system disfunctioning upon long term exposure well below present Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) | Subchronic Inhalation Toxicity Study: 90-day repeated inhalation dose study (recovery period of 4-6 weeks) with special neurological parameters (EC B.29 [3]/OECD TG 413 [6] and OECD TG 424 [5]). General pathology may be waived if this information is available in other studies. | 18 |Special neurological parameters: Functional observational battery and motor activity assessment;Assessment of behavioural performance (e.g. visual discrimination performance);Assessment of cognitive function (e.g. delayed alternation, Morris water maze). |All relevant information and full study reports necessary for evaluation of the hazard potential of the substance |5 | 211-309-7 | 637-92-3 | 2-ethoxy-2-methylpropane | Data poor substance Growing potential for wide dispersive use of the substance due to its potential use as a substitute for MTBE Adverse effects may occur upon prolonged exposure | Information on annual production and import volumes Acute Toxicity for Daphnia (EC C.2 [3]/OECD TG 202 [6]) Growth Inhibition Test for Algae (EC C.3 [3]/OECD TG 201 [7]) Developmental Toxicity Study (OECD TG 414 [8]) All relevant information and full study reports necessary for evaluation of the hazard potential of the substance | 18 |Fertility Study (OECD TG 416 [5]) | 24 |[1] In accordance with Annex V of Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p.1).[2] OECD's Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals - Section 4 - Health Effects TG No 415: ""One-Generation Reproduction Toxicity Study""(Original Guideline, adopted 26 May 1983).[3] OECD's Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals - Section 4 - Health Effects TG No 416: ""Two-Generation Reproduction Toxicity Study""(Updated Guideline, adopted 22 January 2001).[4] OECD's Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals - Section 4 - Health Effects TG No 413: ""Subchronic Inhalation Toxicity: 90-day Study""(Original Guideline, adopted 12 May 1981).[5] OECD's Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals - Section 4 - Health Effects TG No 424: ""Neurotoxicity Study in Rodents""(Original Guideline, adopted 21 July 1997).[6] OECD's Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals - Section 2 - Effects on Biotic Systems TG No 202: ""Daphnia sp. Acute Immobilisation Test and Reproduction Test""(Updated Guideline, adopted 4 April 1984).[7] OECD's Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals — Section 2 — Effects on Biotic Systems TG No 201: ""Alga, Growth Inhibition Test""( (Updated Guideline, adopted 7 June 1984).[8] OECD's Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals - Section 4 - Health Effects TG No 414: ""Prenatal Developmental Toxicity Study"" (Updated Guideline, adopted 22 January 2001).--------------------------------------------------
",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;health risk;danger of sickness;occupational safety;occupational hazard;safety at the workplace;worker safety;dangerous substance;dangerous product;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,22
44731,"Council Decision (EU) 2015/575 of 17 December 2014 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Tunisia on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Tunisia in Union programmes. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 212, in conjunction with Article 218(5) and (7) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) On 18 June 2007 the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part (1), on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Tunisia on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Tunisia in Union programmes (‘the Protocol’).(2) The negotiations have been concluded.(3) The objective of the Protocol is to lay down the financial and technical rules enabling the Republic of Tunisia to participate in certain Union programmes. The horizontal framework established by the Protocol constitutes an economic, financial and technical cooperation measure which allows for access to assistance, in particular financial assistance, to be provided by the Union pursuant to those Union programmes. That framework applies only to those Union programmes for which the relevant constitutive legal acts provide for the possibility of the participation of the Republic of Tunisia. The signing and provisional application of the Protocol therefore does not entail the exercise of powers under the various sectoral policies pursued by the programmes, which are exercised when establishing the programmes.(4) The Protocol should be signed on behalf of the Union and should be applied on a provisional basis, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion,. The signing on behalf of the Union of the Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Tunisia on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Tunisia in Union programmes is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Protocol.The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Union. The Protocol shall be applied on a provisional basis from its signature, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion. The Commission is authorised to determine, on behalf of the Union, the specific terms and conditions applicable to the participation of the Republic of Tunisia in any particular Union programme, including the financial contribution to be paid. The Commission shall keep the relevant Council working party informed. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 2014.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. L. GALLETTI(1)  OJ L 97, 30.3.1998, p. 2.
",protocol to an agreement;signature of an agreement;association agreement (EU);EC association agreement;Tunisia;Republic of Tunisia;Tunisian Republic;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;interim agreement (EU);EC interim agreement;provisional implementation of an EC agreement;Union for the Mediterranean;Barcelona Process;Euro-Mediterranean partnership;Euromed;UfM;European neighbourhood policy;ENP,22
42230,"Council Directive 2013/1/EU of 20 December 2012 amending Directive 93/109/EC as regards certain detailed arrangements for the exercise of the right to stand as a candidate in elections to the European Parliament for citizens of the Union residing in a Member State of which they are not nationals. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 22(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure,Whereas:(1) The right of every citizen of the Union to vote and to stand as a candidate in elections to the European Parliament in his Member State of residence is recognised under Article 20(2)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and under Article 39(1) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Council Directive 93/109/EC of 6 December 1993 laying down detailed arrangements for the exercise of the right to vote and stand as a candidate in elections to the European Parliament for citizens of the Union residing in a Member State of which they are not nationals (2) provides for arrangements for the exercise of that right.(2) The Commission reports of 12 December 2006 and of 27 October 2010 on the application of Directive 93/109/EC to the 2004 elections and the 2009 elections, respectively, revealed the need to amend certain provisions of Directive 93/109/EC.(3) Directive 93/109/EC provides that any citizen of the Union who has been deprived of his right to stand as a candidate under either the law of the Member State of residence or the law of his home Member State shall be precluded from exercising that right in the Member State of residence in elections to the European Parliament. To that end, Directive 93/109/EC requires a citizen of the Union, when submitting his application to stand as a candidate in a Member State other than the home Member State, to produce an attestation from the competent administrative authorities of the home Member State certifying that the person concerned has not been deprived of the right to stand as a candidate in the home Member State or that no such disqualification is known to them.(4) The difficulties encountered by such citizens in identifying the authorities empowered to issue that attestation and in obtaining it in good time act as a barrier to the exercise of the right to stand as a candidate and contribute to the low number of citizens of the Union standing as candidates in elections to the European Parliament in their Member State of residence.(5) The requirement for those citizens to submit such an attestation should accordingly be abolished and replaced by a statement confirming that the person concerned has not been deprived of the right to stand in the elections to the European Parliament, to be included in the formal declaration that those citizens are required to produce as part of their application.(6) The Member State of residence should be required to notify the home Member State of such declarations, in order to verify whether the citizen of the Union has in fact been deprived of the right to stand in elections to the European Parliament in the home Member State. Upon receipt of that notification, the home Member State should provide the Member State of residence with relevant information within a time-limit allowing for the admissibility of the candidacy to be effectively assessed.(7) Failure by the home Member State to provide that information on time should not result in the deprivation of the right to stand as a candidate in the Member State of residence. In cases where the relevant information is provided at a later stage, the Member State of residence should ensure, by appropriate measures and in accordance with the procedures provided for by its national law, that citizens of the Union deprived of the right to stand in their home Member State who were registered on the roll or have already been elected, are prevented from being elected or from exercising their mandate.(8) Given that the admissibility procedure in a Member State necessarily entails additional administrative steps for a national of another Member State than for the nationals of that Member State, it should be possible for Member States to set a different deadline for the submission of applications to stand as a candidate by citizens of the Union who are not nationals than that set for national citizens. Any difference in the deadline should be limited to that which is necessary and proportionate in order to allow for the notification of the information from the home Member State to be taken into account in good time, with a view to rejecting an application before the nomination of the candidates. Establishing such a separate deadline should not affect the deadlines for obligations for other Member States to effect notifications pursuant to Directive 93/109/EC.(9) To facilitate communication between national authorities, Member States should designate one contact point to be responsible for the notification of information concerning such candidates.(10) To ensure a more efficient identification of candidates registered both on the list of their home Member State and that of the Member State of residence, the list of data to be required from citizens of the Union when submitting an application to stand as candidates in the Member State of residence should include their date and place of birth and the last address of residence in their home Member State.(11) In accordance with the Joint Political Declaration of 28 September 2011 of Member States and the Commission on explanatory documents, Member States have undertaken to accompany, in justified cases, the notification of their transposition measures with one or more documents explaining the relationship between the components of a directive and the corresponding parts of national transposition instruments. With regard to this Directive, the legislator considers the transmission of such documents to be justified.(12) Directive 93/109/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,. Directive 93/109/EC is hereby amended as follows:(1) Article 6 is amended as follows:(a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:(b) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:(c) the following paragraphs are added:(2) Article 10 is amended as follows:(a) in paragraph 1, point (a) is replaced by the following:‘(a) his nationality, date and place of birth, last address in the home Member State and his address in the electoral territory of the Member State of residence;’;(b) the following point is added to paragraph 1:‘(d) that he has not been deprived of the right to stand as a candidate in the home Member State through an individual judicial decision or an administrative decision provided that the latter can be subject to judicial remedies.’;(c) paragraph 2 is deleted. 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 28 January 2014. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt those measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main measures of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2012.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. FLOURENTZOU(1)  European Parliament legislative resolutions of 26 September 2007 (OJ C 219 E, 28.8.2008, p. 193) and of 20 November 2012 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  OJ L 329, 30.12.1993, p. 34.
",European Parliament;EP;European Assembly;European Parliamentary Assembly;residence;actual residence;main residence;place of residence;principal residence;EU national;Community national;European Union national;national of the EU;national of the European Union;announcement of candidacy;disclosure of information;information disclosure;personal data;European election;right to stand for election;eligibility;ineligibility,22
19126,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1062/1999 of 21 May 1999 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the aid scheme to compensate for loss of income from marketing in the banana sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1637/98(2), and in particular Articles 12(4) and (6) and 14 thereof,(1) Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 796/95(4), lays down detailed rules for applying the system of compensatory aid for loss of income from the marketing of bananas;(2) Whereas, in accordance with the Commission's undertaking when the Council adopted decisions concerning various agricultural products for the 1998/99 marketing year and the new import arrangements were adopted for bananas, the flat-rate reference income should be increased in order to fix compensation for 1998 and from 1999 onwards; whereas the new amounts should be inserted into Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93;(3) Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Bananas,. Article 2(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93 is replaced by the following: ""2. The flat-rate reference income shall be EUR 62,25/100 kg net weight of green bananas ex-packing shed for 1998 and EUR 64,03/100 kg net weight from 1999."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 May 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 47, 25.2.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 210, 28.7.1998, p. 28.(3) OJ L 170, 13.7.1993, p. 5.(4) OJ L 80, 8.4.1995, p. 17.
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;producer group;producers' organisation;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;financial loss;loss of income;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid,22
16988,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1688/97 of 29 August 1997 amending for the 11th time Regulation (EC) No 413/97 adopting exceptional support measures for the market in pigmeat in the Netherlands. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in pigmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas, because of the outbreak of classical swine fever in certain production regions in the Netherlands, exceptional support measures for the market in pigmeat in that Member State were adopted in Commission Regulation (EC) No 413/97 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1600/97 (4),Whereas Article 4a of Regulation (EC) No 413/97 provides that eligible sows must be inseminated within four months of the lifting of the ban on insemination; whereas this provision is difficult to check and should be replaced by a requirement that sows be kept on the holding for the same period;Whereas the application of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 laying down detailed rules for applying the integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes (5), as last modified by Regulation (EC) No 2015/95 (6), would lead to unjustified payments in cases of force majeure and unjustified losses in cases where the natural circumstances clause applied; whereas in both these cases the payment of aid should be limited to the period in which the sows have been kept on the holding and have given rise to costs for the producer;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,. Article 4a of Regulation (EC) No 413/97 is hereby amended as follows:1. In paragraph 2 the second sentence is replaced by the following:'It shall be granted for eligible sows kept on the applicant's holding throughout the duration of the ban on insemination and for four months following the lifting of the ban.`2. The following subparagraph is added to paragraph 3:'However, the the event of force majeure as referred to in the fourth subparagraph of Article 10 (2) and application of the natural circumstances clause referred to in Article 10 (5) of the said Regulation, the aid shall be granted only for the period in which the eligible sow was kept on the holding.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 August 1997.For the CommissionRitt BJERREGAARDMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 62, 4. 3. 1997, p. 26.(4) OJ No L 216, 8. 8. 1997, p. 67.(5) OJ No L 391, 31. 12. 1992, p. 36.(6) OJ No L 197, 22. 8. 1995, p. 2.
",Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;animal breeding;animal selection;production aid;aid to producers,22
36897,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 49/2009 of 21 January 2009 setting the allocation coefficient for the issuing of import licences applied for from 12 to 16 January 2009 for sugar products under tariff quotas and preferential agreements. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 of 28 June 2006 laying down detailed rules of application for the 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09 marketing years for the import and refining of sugar products under certain tariff quotas and preferential agreements (2), and in particular Article 5(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Applications for import licences were submitted to the competent authorities in the period from 12 to 16 January 2009 in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 and/or Council Regulation (EC) No 508/2007 of 7 May 2007 opening tariff quotas for imports into Bulgaria and Romania of raw cane sugar for supply to refineries in the marketing years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09 (3), for a total quantity equal to or exceeding the quantity available for order number 09.4319.(2) In these circumstances, the Commission should establish an allocation coefficient for licences to be issued in proportion to the quantity available and/or inform the Member States that the limit established has been reached,. Licences shall be issued within the quantitative limits set in the Annex to this Regulation in respect of import licence applications submitted from 12 to 16 January 2009, in accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 950/2006 and/or Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 508/2007. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 January 2009.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 178, 1.7.2006, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 122, 11.5.2007, p. 1.ANNEXACP/India Preferential SugarChapter IV of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062008/09 marketing yearOrder No Country Week of 12.1.2009-16.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4331 Barbados 10009.4332 Belize 10009.4333 Côte d’Ivoire 10009.4334 Republic of the Congo 10009.4335 Fiji 10009.4336 Guyana 10009.4337 India 0 Reached09.4338 Jamaica 10009.4339 Kenya 10009.4340 Madagascar 10009.4341 Malawi 10009.4342 Mauritius 10009.4343 Mozambique 0 Reached09.4344 Saint Kitts and Nevis —09.4345 Suriname —09.4346 Swaziland 0 Reached09.4347 Tanzania 10009.4348 Trinidad and Tobago 10009.4349 Uganda —09.4350 Zambia 10009.4351 Zimbabwe 100ACP/India Preferential SugarChapter IV of Regulation (EC) No 950/2006July-September 2009 marketing yearOrder No Country Week of 12.1.2009-16.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4331 Barbados —09.4332 Belize —09.4333 Côte d’Ivoire —09.4334 Republic of the Congo —09.4335 Fiji —09.4336 Guyana —09.4337 India 0 Reached09.4338 Jamaica —09.4339 Kenya —09.4340 Madagascar —09.4341 Malawi —09.4342 Mauritius —09.4343 Mozambique 10009.4344 Saint Kitts and Nevis —09.4345 Suriname —09.4346 Swaziland 10009.4347 Tanzania —09.4348 Trinidad and Tobago —09.4349 Uganda —09.4350 Zambia —09.4351 Zimbabwe —Complementary sugarChapter V of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062008/09 marketing yearOrder No Country Week of 12.1.2009-16.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4315 India —09.4316 ACP Protocol signatory countries —CXL Concessions SugarChapter VI of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062008/09 marketing yearOrder No Country Week of 12.1.2009-16.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4317 Australia 0 Reached09.4318 Brazil 0 Reached09.4319 Cuba 100 Reached09.4320 Other third countries 0 ReachedBalkans sugarChapter VII of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062008/09 marketing yearOrder No Country Week of 12.1.2009-16.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4324 Albania 10009.4325 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 Reached09.4326 Serbia and Kosovo (1) 10009.4327 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 10009.4328 Croatia 100Exceptional import sugar and industrial import sugarChapter VIII of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062008/09 marketing yearOrder No Type Week of 12.1.2009-16.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4380 Exceptional —09.4390 Industrial 100Additional EPA sugarChapter VIIIa of Regulation (EC) No 950/20062008/09 marketing yearOrder No Country Week of 12.1.2009-16.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4431 Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zambia, Zimbabwe 10009.4432 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 10009.4433 Swaziland 10009.4434 Mozambique 0 Reached09.4435 Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago 0 Reached09.4436 Dominican Republic 0 Reached09.4437 Fiji, Papua New Guinea 100Import of sugar under the transitional tariff quotas opened for Bulgaria and RomaniaArticle 1 of Regulation (EC) No 508/20072008/09 marketing yearOrder No Type Week of 12.1.2009-16.1.2009: percentage of requested quantity to be granted Limit09.4365 Bulgaria 0 Reached09.4366 Romania 100(1)  As defined by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;Romania;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar;preferential agreement;preferential trade agreement;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria,22
15943,"Commission Decision of 25 November 1996 approving the programme for the eradication and surveillance of African swine fever and classical swine fever for 1997 presented by Italy and fixing the level of the Community's financial contribution (Only the Italian text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Council Decision 94/370/EC (2) and, in particular, Article 24 thereof,Whereas Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of African swine fever and classical swine fever;Whereas, by letter dated 30 May 1996, Italy has submitted a programme for the eradication of these diseases;Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to be in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC of 27 November 1990 laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases (3) as last amended by Directive 92/65/EEC (4);Whereas this programme appears on the priority list of programmes for the eradication and surveillance of animal disease which can benefit from financial participation from the Community and which was established by Commission Decision 96/598/EC (5);Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 50 % of the costs incurred by Italy up to a maximum of ECU 1 000 000;Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the surveillance of African swine fever and classical swine fever presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 1997 to 31 December 1997. Italy shall bring into force by 1 January 1997 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. 1. Financial participation by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological testing and those incurred in Italy by way of compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals up to a maximum of ECU 1 000 000.2. The financial contribution of the Community shall be granted subject to:- forwarding a report to the Commission every three months on the progress of the programme and the costs incurred,- forwarding a final report on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred by 1 June 1998 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 25 November 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54.(5) OJ No L 264, 17. 10. 1996, p. 24.
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;Italy;Italian Republic;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;national implementing measure;implementation of EC Directives;transposition of European directives,22
38125,"Commission Decision of 14 October 2010 re-launching of the CARS 21 High Level Group on the Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth of the Automotive Industry in the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Whereas:(1) Article 173 of the Treaty assigned the European Union and the Member States the task of ensuring that the conditions necessary for the competitiveness of the Union’s industry exist. Article 191 of the TFEU provides that the Union policy on the environment shall contribute to promoting measures preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment and combating climate change.(2) As part of the Commission's industrial policy, the CARS 21 process (‘Competitive Automotive Regulatory System for the 21st century’), which was originally launched in 2005, made recommendations for the short-, medium and long-term public policy in the regulatory framework for the European Union automotive industry that enhances global competitiveness and employment while sustaining further progress in safety and environmental performance at a price affordable to the consumer.(3) In its Communication ‘EUROPE 2020 — a European strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth’ (1) the Commission presents proposals to modernise and to decarbonise the transport sector and to promote new technologies including electric cars. The Flagship Initiative ‘An industrial policy for the globalisation era’ aims to establish an industrial policy creating the best environment to maintain and develop a strong, competitive and diversified industrial base in Europe as well as promoting sustainability by supporting the transition of manufacturing sectors to greater energy and resource efficiency. The Flagship Initiative ‘Resource Efficient Europe’ will encourage wide-ranging infrastructure measures such as the deployment of grid infrastructures of electrical mobility, intelligent traffic management and above all promoting new technologies including electric and hybrid cars.(4) The Communication of the Commission ‘A European strategy on clean and energy efficient vehicles’ (2) defines short- to long-term goals to support research and innovation, to seek solutions of power generation and distribution, to stimulate employment and to encourage market uptake of green vehicles by consumers.(5) It is therefore necessary to set up a group of experts in the field of competitiveness and sustainable growth of the European Union automotive industry, building on the CARS 21 process, and to define its tasks and structure.(6) The group should help to identify policies and measures at European Union level, national level and by other stakeholders fostering the competitiveness and sustainable growth of the European Union automotive industry.(7) The group should be composed of representatives of the European Parliament, the Commission, the Member States and relevant stakeholders of industry and civil society, in particular representatives of consumers, trade unions and non-governmental organisations.(8) Rules on disclosure of information by members of the group should be provided for, without prejudice to the Commission's rules on security as set out in the Annex to Commission Decision 2001/844/EC, ECSC, Euratom of 29 November 2001 amending its internal Rules of Procedure (3).(9) Personal data should be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (4).(10) It is appropriate to fix a period for the application of this Decision. The Commission will in due time consider the advisability of an extension,. GroupA High Level Group on the Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth of the Automotive Industry in the European Union, hereinafter referred to as ‘the group’, previously existing on an informal basis under the title ‘Competitive Automotive Regulatory System for the 21st century’, is hereby relaunched. TasksThe group’s tasks shall be:1. to assist the Commission in questions related to the competitiveness and sustainable growth of the automotive industry;2. to conduct economic and statistical analysis of the factors driving the structural changes in the automotive industry as well as other factors that influence the competitive position of the European Union automotive industry;3. to assist the Commission in implementing the policy set out by the EUROPE 2020 strategy, its flagship initiative on a resource efficient Europe, its flagship initiative on an industrial policy for the globalisation era and the Communication on clean and energy efficient vehicles COM(2010) 186 as to achieve the goal of maintaining a competitive and sustainable European Union automotive industry;4. to contribute to ensuring a smooth and balanced economic and social transition, through a pro-active anticipation and management of restructuring processes, skills needs and the related qualification needs, taking into account the results of the ‘European Partnership for the Anticipation of Change in the Automotive sector’;5. to formulate a set of sector-specific policy recommendations addressed to policy makers at the European Union and national level, as well as to the industry and civil society organisations;6. to develop principles of good conduct in order to promote transparency in commercial and contractual relations between the parties to vertical agreements in the motor vehicle sector;7. to advise on specific aspects of the implementation of the Commission's 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Membership — Appointment1.   The group shall be composed of up to 40 members.2.   The members shall be individuals appointed in a personal capacity. Each member shall nominate a personal representative to a permanent preparatory sub-group hereafter referred to as ‘the preparatory sub-group’.3.   The members shall be appointed by the Commission from high level stakeholders with competence and responsibility in areas which are related to the competitiveness and sustainable growth of the EU automotive industry. The composition shall reflect a balanced representation of different stakeholders. They shall include representatives of the European Parliament, the Commission, the Member States, the actors in the industrial value chain, trade unions and of civil society (non-governmental organisations and consumers).4.   Members are appointed for two years. They shall remain in office until they are replaced or their term of office ends. Their term of office may be renewed.5.   Members who are no longer capable of contributing effectively to the group’s deliberations, who resign or who do not comply with the conditions set out in Article 339 of the Treaty may be replaced for the remainder of their term of office.6.   The names of individuals appointed in a personal capacity shall be published in the Register of Commission expert groups and other similar entities, hereinafter referred to as ‘Register’.7.   Personal data shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001. Operation1.   The group shall be chaired by a representative of the Commission.2.   The preparatory sub-group shall prepare the discussions, position papers and advice for actions and policy measures to be recommended by the group. To that end, it shall work in close contact with the competent Commission services.3.   The group may, in agreement with the services of the Commission, set up working groups, in addition to the preparatory sub-group, to examine specific questions related to the tasks of the group and on the basis of terms of reference defined by the group. Such working groups shall be disbanded as soon as their mandate is fulfilled.4.   The Commission's representative may invite on an ad hoc basis experts or observers from outside the group with specific competence in a subject on the agenda to participate in the work of the group sub-group or working groups. In addition, the Commission’s representative may give observer status to individuals, organisations as defined in rule 8(3) of the horizontal rules on expert groups, EU agencies and accession countries.5.   Members of expert groups and their representatives, as well as invited experts and observers, shall comply with the obligations of professional secrecy laid down by the Treaties and their implementing rules, as well as with the Commission's rules on security regarding the protection of EU classified information, laid down in the Annex to Commission Decision 2001/844/EC, ECSC, Euratom. Should they fail to respect these obligations, the Commission may take all appropriate measures.6.   Information obtained by participating in deliberations or work of the group or ad hoc groups or sub-groups shall not be divulged if, in the opinion of the Commission, that information relates to confidential matters.7.   The meetings of the group, preparatory sub-group and working groups shall be held on the Commission premises. The Commission shall provide secretarial services. Other Commission officials with an interest in the proceedings may attend meetings of the group, the preparatory sub-group and working groups.8.   The group shall adopt its rules of procedure on the basis of the standard rules of procedure adopted by the Commission (5).9.   The Commission publishes relevant information on the activities carried out by the group either by including it in the Register or via a link from the Register to dedicated website. The final report shall be published as soon as possible after the final meeting of the group. Meeting expenses1.   Participants in the activities of the group shall not be remunerated for the services they render.2.   Travel and subsistence expenses incurred by participants in the activities of the group shall be reimbursed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions in force within the Commission.3.   Those expenses shall be reimbursed within the limits of the available appropriations allocated under the annual procedure for the allocation of resources. ApplicabilityThis Decision shall apply until 14 October 2012.. Done at Brussels, 14 October 2010.For the CommissionAntonio TAJANIVice-President(1)  COM(2010) 2020.(2)  COM(2010) 186.(3)  OJ L 317, 3.12.2001, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 55/61, 5.3.2010, p. 61.
",management of resources;motor vehicle industry;automobile manufacture;motor industry;economic growth;economic expansion;growth rate;zero growth;EU industrial policy;Community industrial policy;European Union industrial policy;European industrial strategy;competitiveness;electric vehicle;research and development;sustainable development;bio-economy;bioeconomy;eco-development;knowledge economy;knowledge-based economy;knowledge-driven economy,22
11472,"COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1129/93 of 7 May 1993 fixing the minimum import price applicable to certain types of processed cherries during the 1993/94 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1569/92 (2), and in particular Article 9 (6)  thereof,Whereas, by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3953/92 of 21 December 1992 concerning the arrangements applicable to the import into the Community of products originating in the Republics of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia and the territory of the former  Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (3), and in particular Article 10 thereof;Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 3225/88 (4) fixes general rules for the system of minimum import prices for certain processed cherries;Whereas, pursuant to Article 9 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86, minimum import prices are to be determined having regard in particular to:- the free-at-frontier prices on import into the Community,- the prices obtained on world markets,- the situation on the internal Community market,- the trend of trade with non-member countries;Whereas a minimum import price should be fixed on the basis of the abovementioned criteria for the 1993/94 marketing year for certain types of processed cherries listed in Annex I (B) to Regulation (EEC) No 426/86; whereas the minimum price thus  established must apply to the same products originating in the Republics of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia and the territory of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, referred to in Regulation (EEC) No 3953/92;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Pursuant to Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 and the second subparagraph of Article 5 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3953/92, for each of the products listed in the Annex to this Regulation, the minimum import price applicable during  the 1993/94 marketing year shall be as set out in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on 10 May 1993.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 May 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 166, 20. 6. 1992, p. 5.(3) OJ No L 406, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 288, 21. 10. 1988, p. 11.ANNEX/* Tables: see OJ */
",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;import price;entry price;minimum price;floor price;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves,22
35108,"2008/424/EC: Commission Decision of 6 June 2008 concerning protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H7 in the United Kingdom (notified under document number C(2008) 2666). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (2), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Directive 2005/94/EC of 20 December 2005 on Community measures for the control of avian influenza and repealing Directive 92/40/EEC (3) sets out certain preventive measures relating to the surveillance and the early detection of avian influenza and the minimum control measures to be applied in the event of an outbreak of that disease in poultry or other captive birds. That Directive provides for the establishment of protection and surveillance zones in the event of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza.(2) On 4 June 2008, the United Kingdom notified the Commission of a confirmed outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H7 in a poultry holding on its territory and it immediately took the appropriate measures in the framework of Directive 2005/94/EC, including the establishment of protection and surveillance zones.(3) The Commission has examined those measures in collaboration with the United Kingdom, and it is satisfied that the borders of the zones established by the competent authority in that Member State are at a sufficient distance to the actual location of the confirmed outbreak.(4) In order to prevent any unnecessary disturbance to intra-Community trade and to avoid the risk of the adoption of unjustified barriers to trade by third countries, it is necessary to promptly describe those zones in the United Kingdom at Community level.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. This Decision concerns the protection and surveillance zones established by the competent authority in the United Kingdom following a confirmed outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H7 in a poultry holding in the county of Oxfordshire, which was notified to the Commission on 4 June 2008 by that Member State.The United Kingdom shall ensure that the protection and surveillance zones established in accordance with Article 16(1) of Directive 2005/94/EC shall comprise at least the areas described in Part A and Part B of the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply until 28 June 2008. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 6 June 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13. Directive as last amended by Directive 2004/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 157, 30.4.2004, p. 33), as corrected by OJ L 195, 2.6.2004, p. 12.(2)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14).(3)  OJ L 10, 14.1.2006, p. 16.ANNEXPART AProtection zone as referred to in Article 1ISO Country Code Member State Code NameUK United Kingdom 00201 Area comprising that part of the counties of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire on the boundary of and within a circle of radius 3,215 kilometres, centred on grid reference SP36412 42196 (1).PART BSurveillance zone as referred to in Article 1:ISO Country Code Member State Code NameUK United Kingdom 00201 Area comprising that part of the counties of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire on the boundary of and within a circle of radius 10,215 kilometres, centred on grid reference SP36412 42196 (2).(1)  The grid reference is to the Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50 000 series.(2)  The grid reference is to the Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50 000 series.
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;exchange restriction;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,22
12209,"Commission Decision of 17 February 1994 concerning the financial aid from the Community for the operations of the Community Reference Laboratory for marine biotoxins (Laboratorio del Ministero de Sanidad y Consumo, Vigo, Spain) (Only the Spanish text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as amended by Commission Decision 93/439/EEC (2), and in particular Article 28 thereof,Whereas, in accordance with Article 3 of Council Decision 93/383/EEC (3), the 'Laboratorio del Ministero de Sanidad y Consumo', Vigo, Spain, has been nominated as the reference laboratory for marine biotoxins;Whereas all the functions and duties to be carried out by the reference laboratory have been determined in Article 4 of that Decision;Whereas, therefore, provisions should be made for Community financial aid to the Community Reference Laboratory to enable it to carry out the functions and duties provided for in that Directive;Whereas, in the first instance, Community financial aid should be provided for a period of one year; whereas this will be reviewed with view to extention prior to expiry of the initial period;Whereas in accordance with Article 40 of Council Decision 90/424/EEC, checks provided for in Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 concerning the financing of the common agricultural policy (4), as last amended by  Regulation (EEC) No 2048/88 (5), shall apply; whereas certain particular provisions should be made;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Community shall provide financial assistance to the reference laboratory provided for at Article 3 of Directive 93/383/EEC up to a maximum of ECU 100 000. 1. To meet the objectives of Article 1, the Commission shall conclude a contract, in the name of the European Community, with the reference laboratory.2. The Director-General of Directorate-General for Agriculture shall be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the Commission of the European Communities.3. The contract referred to at paragraph 1 shall have a duration of one year.4. The financial aid provided for at Article 1 shall be paid to the reference laboratory in accordance with the terms of the contract provided for at paragraph 1. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.. Done at Brussels, 17 February 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 203, 30. 6. 1993, p. 34.(3) OJ No L 166, 8. 7. 1993, p. 31.(4) OJ No L 94, 28. 4. 1970, p. 13.(5) OJ No L 185, 15. 7. 1988, p. 1.
",supervisory body;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;resources of the sea;marine resources;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
18028,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/98 of 22 June 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2999/92 laying down detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetables to Madeira and to determine the forecast supply balance for the period 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Azores and Madeira with regard to certain agricultural products (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 562/98 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas the quantities of products eligible for the specific supply arrangements are determined by means of periodic forecast balances which may be revised according to the essential requirements of the market taking into account local production and traditional trade flows;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2999/92 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2381/97 (4), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for the supply of processed fruit and vegetables to Madeira and the forecast balance fixing the quantities eligible for the specific supply arrangements for the period from 1 July 1997 to 30 June 1998;Whereas valuation of the requirements of the Madeiran market for the period from 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999 has led to establishment of a forecast supply balance as in the Annex;Whereas the supply arrangements are applicable from 1 July; whereas, as a result, provision should be made for this Regulation to apply immediately;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for products processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. The Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 2999/92 is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 June 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ L 76, 13. 3. 1998, p. 6.(3) OJ L 301, 17. 10. 1992, p. 7.(4) OJ L 329, 29. 11. 1997, p. 34.ANNEX'ANNEXForecast supply balance covering processed fruit and vegetable products for Madeira for the period 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999>TABLE>
",Madeira;Autonomous region of Madeira;supply;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;supply balance sheet,22
25567,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 188/2003 of 31 January 2003 amending Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 laying down financial rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2500/2001(2), and in particular Article 12(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) One of the objectives of Article 1(2)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 is to solve priority and specific problems for the sustainable adaptation of the agricultural sector and rural areas in the applicant countries. Damage caused to agriculture and rural areas by exceptional natural disasters can constitute such problems as demonstrated by the flooding which in August 2002 caused considerable damage in various applicant countries. The Community needs to be able to respond appropriately to such exceptional natural disasters using various instruments including the pre-accession instrument set up under Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 (the pre-accession instrument).(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000(3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2252/2001(4), does not contain any particular provisions concerning the management of aid where the granting of such aid is related to, or affected by, an exceptional natural disaster. Such provisions should be laid down to permit appropriate and rapid action by the Community in the wake of such disasters.(3) The second indent of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 lays down that one of the tasks of the Sapard agency is project selection. Experience has shown that in certain circumstances that task need not be handled by that agency.(4) Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 lays down the rules regarding automatic decommitment of unused appropriations, reflecting those in Article 31(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds(5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1447/2001(6). For those rules to be applied under Sapard in conditions equivalent to those for Member States it should be taken into account that in the absence of Commission decisions conferring management of aid to the applicant countries, the instrument may not be applied, no eligible expenditure on projects may be generated and consequently none of the appropriations for the countries concerned may be the subject of any payment order. The timing of such decisions is likely to have repercussions on use of appropriations in the initial years of application of the pre-accession instrument in each applicant country.(5) As implementation of Sapard Programmes has only started for most Candidate Countries in 2002, whereas appropriations were first entered in the budget in 2000, it is appropriate to extend for two years the time limit for use of appropriations for the annual allocations 2000 to 2002 and thereafter to move progressively towards the rules of automatic decommitment as provided in Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. Moreover, where a risk of decommitment is invoked, applications for payment should also be admissible by the end of the quarter concerned.(6) Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee of the European Agriculture and Guidance Fund (EAGGF),. Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 is amended as follows:1. In Article 2, the following point is added:""(j) 'exceptional natural disaster' means a natural disaster on an unusually large scale and causing intense damage and destruction.""2. In Article 5(1), the second and third indents are replaced by the following:""- project selection, except where for the measure in question in the approved Sapard agriculture and rural development programme (hereinafter referred to as the programme), there is only one designated beneficiary or the task of project selection has been granted to a designated body or bodies;- checking of applications for approval of projects against terms and conditions, eligibility and against the content of the programme, including, where appropriate, public procurement provisions.""3. Article 7(3) is replaced by the following:""3. Taking account of the requirements of Article 10, the Commission shall decommit any part of a commitment which has not been settled by the payment on account or for which it has not received an acceptable payment application by the following dates:(a) for appropriations corresponding to the 2000 annual allocation: 31 December 2004;(b) for appropriations corresponding to the annual allocation for 2001: 31 December 2005;(c) for appropriations corresponding to the annual allocations for 2002 and 2003: 31 December 2006;(d) for appropriations corresponding to the annual allocations for any year after 2003: 31 December of the second year following the year of the financial commitment concerned.""4. In Article 9(1), the second indent is replaced by the following:""- be based on declarations of expenditure incurred by the beneficiary. Such declarations shall include only projects selected and expenditure paid from the date of the Commission decision referred to in Article 3(1), except for feasibility and related studies concerning the selected projects and for technical assistance. However, where the Commission determines that an exceptional natural disaster has occurred, payments to beneficiaries for projects related to that disaster may benefit from a derogation replacing the requirement concerning declarations of expenditure by the possibility of payment of advances.""5. Article 10(1) is replaced by the following:""1. The Commission shall take into consideration only payment applications drawn up by the Sapard agency on a quarterly basis, presented in accordance with a form established by the Commission and transmitted by the national authorizing officer to the Commission within one month of the end of each quarter. However, supplementary applications may be submitted if justified on the basis of the risk of:- the net balance in the Sapard euro account being exhausted before the next quarterly application has been processed, or- decommitment being invoked as set out in Article 7(3)."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 January 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87.(2) OJ L 342, 27.12.2001, p. 1.(3) OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 5.(4) OJ L 304, 21.11.2001, p. 8.(5) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1.(6) OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 1.
",financing of aid;accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;rural development;rural planning;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,22
27375,"2004/389/EC: Commission Decision of 20 April 2004 on the publication of the reference of standard EN 12180:2000 ""Non-active surgical implants — Body contouring implants — Specific requirements for mammary implants"" in accordance with Council Directive 93/42/EEC (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2004) 1275). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning medical devices(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2),Having regard to the opinion of the Standing Committee set up in accordance with Article 5 of Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and of rules on information society services(3), as amended by Directive 98/48/EC(4),Whereas:(1) Article 2 of Directive 93/42/EEC stipulates that medical devices may be placed on the market and put into service only if, when normally used, they do not compromise the safety of persons.(2) Pursuant to Article 5 of Directive 93/42/EEC, medical devices are presumed to comply with the essential requirements referred to in Article 3 of that Directive if they conform to the national standards applicable to them transposing the harmonised standards, the reference numbers of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.(3) Member States are required to publish the reference numbers of national standards transposing harmonised standards, the reference numbers of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.(4) EN 12180:2000 should be considered in the light of the Commission communication ""Communication from the Commission on Community and national measures in relation to breast implants (COM(2001) 666(01))"", on the basis of which the European Commission gave CEN a new standardisation mandate, M/320 ""Breast Implants"", aimed at rectifying possible shortcomings of EN 12180:2000. It is considered that there is a need to improve the relationship between EN 12180:2000 and certain essential requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC, to facilitate compliance with clauses 7.1 and 7.5 of the essential requirements which support General Requirements 1, 2 and 4.(5) On the basis of the information received in the framework of the consultation of the members of the CEN technical board, CEN has asked the European Commission to withdraw the citation of EN 12180:2000 from the Official Journal of the European Communities,. Article 1The reference of standard EN 12180:2000 ""Non-active surgical implants - Body contouring implants - Specific requirements for mammary implants"", adopted by the European Committee For Standardisation (CEN) and published for the first time in the Official Journal of the European Communities of 31 July 2002, shall be withdrawn from the list of standards published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. The standard shall not therefore continue to confer the presumption of conformity to the relevant provisions of Directive 93/42/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 April 2004.For the CommissionErkki LiikanenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 169, 12.7.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1.(3) OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37.(4) OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18.
",European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;medical device;biomedical device;biomedical equipment;implant;medical and surgical instruments;medical apparatus;medical appliance;medical equipment;medical instrument;medical scanner;prosthesis;surgical device;surgical instrument;surgical material;therapeutic equipment,22
652,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3311/86 of 29 October 1986 on the tariff classification of goods falling within subheading 24.02 E of the Common Customs Tariff. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 97/69 of 16 January 1969 on measures to be taken for uniform application of the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff [1], as last amended by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2055/84 [2], and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas, in order to ensure uniform application of the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff, it is necessary to provide for the tariff classification of cut and expanded tobacco (not put up for retail sale), at least 80 by weight of which floats on the surface when placed in benzyl acetate;Whereas it is necessary to define the procedure for determining the proportion by weight of tobacco that floats on the surface of benzyl acetate by an analysis procedure; whereas, on the basis of studies undertaken, the procedure set out in the Annex to this Regulation appears to offer the best safeguards;Whereas subheading 24.02 C of the Common Customs Tariff in the Annex to Council Regulation (EEC) No 950/68 [3], as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3129/86 [4], relates to smoking tobacco; whereas subheading 24.02 E relates, among other things, to manufactured tobacco other than smoking tobacco;Whereas the product is not suitable for smoking without further processing and is therefore to be classified under tariff subheading 24.02 E;Whereas the provisions of this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Common Customs Tariff Nomenclature,. Cut and expanded tobacco (not put up for retail sale), at least 80 % by weight of which floats on the surface when placed in benzyl acetate (determined by the analytical procedure laid down in the Annex to this Regulation), shall be classified in the Common Customs tariff under subheading:24.02 Manufacturedn tobacco; tobacco extracts and essencesE. Other, including agglomerated tobacco in the form of sheets or strip. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twenty-first day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 October 1986.For the CommissionCockfieldVice-President[1] OJ No L 14, 21. 1. 1969, p. 1.[2] OJ No L 191, 16. 7. 1984, p. 1.[3] OJ No L 172, 22. 7. 1968, p. 1.[4] OJ No L 292, 16. 10. 1986, p. 3.--------------------------------------------------ANNEXPROCEDURE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF EXPANDED CUT TOBACCO FALLING WITHIN TARIFF SUBHEADING 24.02 E OF THE COMMON CUSTOMS TARIFF1. PrincipleExpanded cut tobacco differs from non-expanded cut tobacco in that it is less dense.2. Equipment2.1. Chemicals:Benzyl acetate, d = 1,055,Ethyl acetate, d = 0,898;2.2. Apparatus:tall beaker, 1000 ml, graduated, diameter approximately 95 mm,magnetic stirrer,glass funnels, 15 cm diameter,round filter (coarse), diameter approximately 270 mm,glass Erlenmeyer flask, 1000 ml, wide-mouth,set of watch glasses, diameter approximately 10 cm,analytical balance (indication in g, to two decimal places),drying cabinet.3. MethodFill a beaker to the 600 ml mark with benzyl acetate and place it on a vibration-free surface (e.g. a rigid table).Dry about two g of tobacco to constant weight (for about three hours) in a drying cabinet at 85 °C (weighed-in portion = A). Determine in g, to two decimal places, the weight of the dried weighed-in portion.Scatter the dried weighed-in portion (A) evenly over the surface of the liquid in the beaker and stir for 30 seconds with a magnetic stirrer.Allow to stand for two minutes, transfer the supernatant into a round filter, rinse twice with 50 ml of ethyl acetate and dry to constant weight (for about three hours) in a drying cabinet at 85 °C (supernatant after drying = B). Determine in g, to two decimal places, the weight of the dried supernatant.4. CalculationExpanded tobacco % =B × 100AwhereA = weighed-in portion in g to two decimal places,B = supernatant in g to two decimal places.The average result of at least two determinations must be taken into account.--------------------------------------------------
",tobacco industry;cigar;cigarette;cigarillo;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;tobacco;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;analytical chemistry;centrifuging;chemical analysis;chemical testing;chromatography;conductometry;electrolytic analysis;photometry;volumetric analysis,22
1436,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3272/92 of 10 November 1992 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on products falling within CN code ex 2904 20 90, originating in China, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 of 20 December 1990 applying generalized  tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing  countries  (1), extended for 1992 by Regulation (EEC) No 3587/91  (2), and in particular Article 9  thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 1 of that Regulation, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded  for 1992 to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III, and the products as such are,  as a general rule, subject to statistical surveillance every three months on the reference base  referred to in Article 8;Whereas, as provided for in Article 8, where the increase of preferential imports of these  products, originating in one or more beneficiary countries, threatens to cause economic  difficulties in a region of the Community, the levying of customs duties may be reintroduced, once  the Commission has had an appropriate exchange of information with the Member States; whereas for  this purpose the reference base to be considered is equal, as a general rule, to 6,615  % of the  total importations into the Community, originating from third countries in 1988;Whereas, in the case of products falling within CN code ex  2904  20  90, originating in China, the  reference base is fixed at ECU 43  000; whereas, on 31 March 1992, imports of these products into  the Community originating in China reached the reference base in question after being charged  thereagainst; whereas the exchange of information organized by the Commission has demonstrated that  continuance of the preference threatens to cause economic difficulties in a region of the  Community; whereas, therefore, customs duties for the products in question must be reintroduced  with regard to China,. As from 15 November 1992, the levying of  customs duties, suspended pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, shall be reintroduced on  imports into the Community of the following products, originating in China: >TABLE> This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in  the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be  binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 November 1992. For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the  Commission
",hydrocarbon;acetylene;benzene;butylene;ethylene;hydrogen carbide;isoprene;methane;olefin;orthoxylene;paraxylene;phenol;propylene;styrene;toluene;xylene;restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
25993,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 743/2003 of 28 April 2003 amending for the fourth time Council Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 of 18 February 2002 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1643/2002(2), and whose validity was extended by Regulation (EC) No 313/2003(3), and in particular Article 8, second indent, thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 lists the competent authorities to whom information and requests concerning the measures imposed by that Regulation should be sent.(2) The Netherlands and the United Kingdom requested that the address details concerning their competent authorities be amended and as a result of personnel changes the address details concerning the Commission have to be amended,. Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 is hereby amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 April 2003.For the CommissionChristopher PattenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 50, 21.2.2002, p. 4.(2) OJ L 247, 14.9.2002, p. 22.(3) OJ L 46, 20.2.2003, p. 6.ANNEXAnnex III to Regulation (EC) No 310/2002 is amended as follows:1. The address details under the heading ""Netherlands"" shall be replaced with:"" Ministerie van FinanciĂŤn Directie FinanciĂŤle Markten, afdeling Integriteit Postbus 20201 2500 EE Den Haag The Netherlands Tel. (31-70) 342 89 97 Fax (31-70) 342 7918 "".2. The address details under the heading ""United Kingdom"" shall be replaced with:""- With respect to export restrictions:Department of Trade and Industry Export Control and Non-Proliferation Directorate 3-4, Abbey Orchard Street London SW1P 2JJ United Kingdom Tel. (44-207) 215 05 10 Fax (44-207) 215 05 11.- With respect to freezing of funds and economic resources:HM Treasury International Financial Services Team 1, Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ United Kingdom Tel. (44-207) 270 5550 Fax (44-207) 270 4365Bank of England Financial Sanctions Unit Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8AH United Kingdom Tel. (44-207) 601 4607 Fax (44-207) 601 4309"".3. The address details under the heading ""European Community"" shall be replaced with:"" Commission of the European Communities Directorate-General for External RelationsDirectorate CFSPUnit A.2: Legal and institutional matters for external relations - SanctionsCHAR 12/163B - 1049 Brussels Tel. (32-2) 295 81 48, 296 25 56 Fax (32-2) 296 75 63 E-mail: relex-sanctions@cec.eu.int "".
",military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;economic sanctions;freedom of movement;freedom to travel;right to freedom of movement;right to move freely;Zimbabwe;Republic of Zimbabwe;Southern Rhodesia;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,22
1628,"81/137/EEC: Commission Decision of 18 February 1981 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Sperry- Univac 1108 multi-processor system' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 11 September 1980, the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""Sperry-Univac 1108 multiprocessor system"", to be used for electronic data processing, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 8 February 1981 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a computer;Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research ; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities ; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus ; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus ; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as ""Sperry-Univac 1108 multiprocessor system"", which is the subject of an application by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany of 11 September 1980, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 February 1981.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 184, 15.7.1975, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 134, 31.5.1979, p. 1. (3) OJ No L 318, 13.12.1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;computer;mini-computer;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;data processing;automatic data processing;electronic data processing,22
25796,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 489/2003 of 17 March 2003 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001(3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 209/2003(4), opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Malta, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip respectively.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 486/2003(5) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97(7), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip; the Customs duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2003. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations (CN code ex 0603 10 20 ) originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 March 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 March 2003.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22.(2) OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 109, 19.4.2001, p. 2.(4) OJ L 28, 4.2.2003, p. 30.(5) See page 18 of this Official Journal.(6) OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16.(7) OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1.
",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;import;Middle East;Near East;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
17286,"98/72/EC: Commission Decision of 8 January 1998 concerning an application for the refund of anti-dumping duties collected$on imports of woven polyolefin sacks originating in the People's Republic of China (Only the English text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2331/96 (2) (hereafter referred to as the Basic Regulation), and in particular Article 11 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PROCEDURE(1) Council Regulation (EEC) No 3308/90 (3) of 15 November 1990 imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of woven polyolefin sacks falling within CN code ex 6305 31 91 and originating in the People's Republic of China. The rate of the definitive duty was set at 43,4 %.(2) Council Regulation (EEC) No 2346/93 (4) of 23 August 1993 amended the above Regulation and raised the duty rate to 85,7 %.(3) On 18 May 1995, Envopak Group Ltd imported one shipment of DHL courier bags made from woven polypropylene originating in China. The goods concerned were declared within tariff heading 6305 39 00. This classification was challenged by UK Customs and Excise which determined on 26 May 1995 that the goods' proper classification was within heading 6305 31 91 and that they were therefore subject to the anti-dumping duty of 85,7 %. The anti-dumping duties were finally paid on 25 July 1995.(4) The final purchaser of the goods, the international courier company DHL submitted an appeal on 20 June 1995 to UK Customs and Excise for a Departmental Review under the UK law implementing Article 245 of the Community Customs Code against the imposition of the anti-dumping duty, claiming that the goods should be classified within customs heading 4202 as travel bags. The classification within customs heading 6305 31 91 was confirmed by this review on 28 June 1995.(5) Envopak subsequently lodged a formal Notice of Appeal on 2 August 1995 to the VAT and Duties Tribunal set up pursuant to Article 245 of the Community Customs Code claiming that the goods concerned should be classified within heading 4202. The Tribunal heard the appeal on 7 December 1995 and confirmed on 16 January 1996 that the classification within tariff heading 6305 31 91 was correct.(6) By Notice of Initiation No 95/C 271/03 (5) and following a complaint lodged by the European Association for Textile Polyolefins, the Commission initiated, on 17 October 1995, a review pursuant to Article 11(2) and (3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 3283/94 of the anti-dumping measures in force on imports of woven polyolefin sacks originating in the People's Republic of China.On 21 March 1996, Envopak Group Ltd made a submission to the Commission that the goods concerned did not fall within the scope of Regulation (EEC) No 3308/90. The Commission confirmed that it considered that, in the framework of the review, the goods concerned fell within the scope of Regulation (EEC) No 3308/90 and informed Envopak Group Ltd on 20 June 1996.(7) On 16 July 1996 Envopak Group Ltd lodged an application pursuant to Article 11(8) of the Basic Regulation for the refund of the definitive anti-dumping duties paid on the importation of a shipment of woven polyolefin sacks, originating in the People's Republic of China, on 18 May 1995.(8) On 30 June 1997, the Commission disclosed to the applicant the main facts and considerations on the basis of which it intended to declare the application inadmissible. The applicant was given the opportunity to submit comments prior to the final decision. The applicant commented that it found that the Commission had inappropriately dealt with the issue of the like product in the framework of the refund procedure.B. ARGUMENTS OF THE APPLICANT(9) The applicant claims in its applications pursuant to Article 11(8) of the Basic Regulation that the dumping margins in respect of the polyolefin woven sacks imported on 18 May 1995 has been eliminated in comparison with the level of 85,7 % of anti-dumping duty set by Regulation (EEC) No 3308/90.(10) In addition, the applicant argued that the product under consideration should not be classified within customs heading 6305 31 91 and, should therefore not be subject to the anti-dumping duties.(11) The applicant further argued that the product under consideration, even if classified within customs heading 6305 31 91 does not constitute a like product and, should therefore not be subject to the anti-dumping duties.(12) Finally, the applicant acknowledged in its application for a refund that it was submitted out of time. However, it claimed that the Commission should take into account the exceptional circumstances of the case, in particular the length of the appeal procedures before the national Customs authorities described at recitals (4) and (5) above and of making the submission to the Commission on the issue of the like product, to grant an extension of the time limit for the submission of the application and consider it admissible.C. ADMISSIBILITY1. Like product and classification(13) The refund procedure is not intended to address the issues of like product or customs classification. Article 11(8) of the Basic Regulation stipulates that an importer may request reimbursement where it is shown that the dumping margin on the basis of which the duties were paid has been eliminated or reduced below the level of duty in force. This implies that the imports of the goods in question had been rightly determined to be covered by the measures in force. Therefore, the issues of like product and customs classification are irrelevant in the context of a refund procedure and have been dealt with in their appropriate frameworks as described in recitals (3) to (6).2. Time limit(14) Article 11(8) of the Basic Regulation states that in requesting a refund the importer shall submit an application within six months of the date on which the amount of the definitive duties to be levied was duly determined by the competent authorities. This submission of an application in due time is an absolute requirement for the admissibility of a refund application, which is not subject to exceptions regardless of the circumstances.Therefore, neither the appeal procedures before the national Customs authorities nor the submission before the Commission on the issue of like product could have had the effect of interrupting the six month time limit of Article 11(8).(15) The amount of definitive duties to be levied is therefore considered to have been determined no later than 26 May 1995. The six month time limit therefore expired no later than 26 November 1995.The application which was submitted on 25 July 1996 should therefore be considered as out of time and rejected as inadmissible,. The application for the refund of anti-dumping duties submitted by Envopak Group Sales for the importation made on 18 May 1995 of woven polyolefin sacks originating in the People's Republic of China is hereby rejected. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and to Envopak Group Limited.. Done at Brussels, 8 January 1998.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANVice-President(1) OJ L 56, 6. 3. 1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 317, 6. 12. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ L 318, 17. 11. 1990, p. 1.(4) OJ L 215, 25. 8. 1993, p. 3.(5) OJ C 271, 17. 10. 1995, p. 3.
",import;plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;packaging product;bag;bottle;box;packaging article;packaging materials;receptacle;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;China;People’s Republic of China,22
14118,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1031/95 of 8 May 1995 fixing the minimum import price applicable to certain types of processed cherries during the 1995/96 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization  of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables  (1), as amended by the Act of  Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden and by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94  (2), and in particular  Article 10a (8) thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 10a (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86, minimum import prices are to be  determined having regard in particular to:-  the free-at-frontier prices on import into the Community,-  the prices obtained on world markets,-  the situation on the internal Community market,-  the trend of trade with non-member countries;Whereas a minimum import price should be fixed on the basis of the abovementioned criteria for the  1995/96 marketing year for processed cherries listed in Annex I (B) to Regulation (EEC) No 426/86;Whereas the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables has not delivered  an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. For each of the products listed in the Annex to this Regulation, the  minimum import price applicable during the 1995/96 marketing year shall be as set out in that  Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on 10 May 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 May 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the CommissionANNEX>TABLE>
",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;import price;entry price;minimum price;floor price;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves,22
1349,"92/451/EEC: Commission Decision of 30 July 1992 concerning certain health protection measures against African swine fever in Sardinia, Italy. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 91/628/EEC (2), and in particularArticle 10thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (3), as last amended by Directive 91/496/EEC (4), and in particular Article 9  thereof,Whereas, as a result of the African swine fever situation, in Italy, the Commission adopted Decision 83/138/EEC of 25 March 1983 concerning certain measures to prevent the spread of African swine fever (5), as last amended by Decision 84/343/EEC (6);Whereas as outbreak of African swine fever since 1983 has been recorded on the continent of Italy;Whereas fresh pigmeat and pigmeat products coming from the continent of Italy are considered to create no danger for spreading African swine fever;Whereas African swine fever must be considered as an endemic disease in the region of Sardinia, Italy;Whereas the disease situation is liable to endanger the herds in other regions of Italy and of other Member States, in view of trade in live pigs, fresh pigmeat and certain meat-based products;Whereas, in the interest of clarity, Decision 83/138/EEC should be repealed and a consolidated text adopted;Whereas the Italian authorities have taken legal measures to prohibit the movement of live pigs, fresh pigmeat and certain meat based pork products from the territory of the region of Sardinia and the adoption of these legal measures guarantees the  efficacity of the implementation of this decision;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Italy prohibits the movement from the territory of the region of Sardinia of the following:- live pigs,- fresh pigmeat,- meat based pork products other than those which have been submitted to the treatment mentioned in Article 4 (1) (a) (i) of Council Directive 80/215/EEC (7). Decision 83/138/EEC is hereby repealed. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 July 1992. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29. (2) OJ No L 340, 11. 12. 1991, p. 17. (3) OJ No L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (4) OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56. (5) OJ No L 93, 13. 4. 1983, p. 17. (6) OJ No L 180, 7. 7. 1984, p. 38. (7) OJ No L 47, 21.  2. 1980, p. 4.
",Italy;Italian Republic;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;Sardinia,22
27672,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 7/2004 of 5 January 2004 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of large-flowered roses originating in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001(3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 786/2002(4), opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Malta, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, respectively.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 6/2004(5) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97(7), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for large-flowered roses originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip; the Customs duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2004. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of large-flowered roses (CN code ex 0603 10 10 ) originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 7 January 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 January 2004.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22.(2) OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 109, 19.4.2001, p. 2.(4) OJ L 127, 14.5.2002, p. 3.(5) See page 24 of this Official Journal.(6) OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16.(7) OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1.
",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;import;Middle East;Near East;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
8733,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 3920/90 of 21 December 1990 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 on the Common Organization of the market in fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) N° 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of  the market in fruit and vegetables(1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) N° 1193/90(2), and in  particular Article 2 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EEC) N° 1035/72 provides for the establishment of quality  standards for a number of products to be delivered fresh to the consumer; whereas these products  are listed in Annex I to the said Regulation; whereas these standards also apply to imports and  exports;Whereas melons are already the subjet of extensive trade both within the Community and with third  countries;whereas it is therefore desirable that common quality standards be laid down for this product;  whereas application of these standards should have the effect of keeping products of unsatisfactory  quality off the market, guiding production to meet consumers' requirements and facilitating trade  under fair competitive conditions, so helping to improve the profitability of production; whereas,  to this effect, melons should be added to the list in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) N° 1035/72,. In Annex I to Regulation (EEC) N° 1035/72 the word 'melons` is added  under the heading 'Fruit`. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official  Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1990.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. RUBERTI(1)OJ N° L 118, 20. 5. 1972, p. 1.(2)OJ N° L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 43.
",fruit;vegetable;fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation,22
3184,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 2124/84 of 23 July 1984 concerning the application of Decision No 2/84 of the EEC-Malta Association Council derogating from the provisions concerning the definition of the concept of originating products laid down in the Agreement establishing an association between the European Economic Community and Malta in respect of intermediate frequency transformers @Decision of the EEC-Malta Association Council No 2/84 of 23 July 1984 derogating from the provisions concerning the definition of the concept of originating products laid down in the Agreement establishing an association between the European Economic Community and Malta in respect of intermediate frequency transformers. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Agreement establishing an association between the European Economic Community and Malta (1) was signed on 5 December 1970 and entered into force on 1 April 1971;Whereas a Protocol laying down certain provisions relating to the Agreement establishing an association between the European Economic Community and Malta (2) was signed in Brussels on 4 March 1976 and entered into force on 1 June 1976;Whereas, pursuant to Article 25 of the Protocol concerning the definition of the concept of originating products and methods of administrative cooperation annexed to the Protocol referred to above and forming an integral part of the Agreement, the EEC-Malta Association Council adopted Decision No 2/84 which derogates from the Protocol concerning the rules on origin;Whereas this Decision should be applied in the Community,. Decision No 2/84 of the EEC-Malta Association Council shall be applicable in the Community.The text of the Decision is attached to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 July 1984.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. O'KEEFFE(1) OJ No L 61, 14. 3. 1971, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 111, 28. 4. 1976, p. 3.DECISION  OF THE EEC-MALTA ASSOCIATION COUNCIL No 2/84of 23 July 1984derogating from the provisions concerning the definition of the concept of originating products laid down in the Agreement establishing an association between the European Economic Community and Malta in respect of intermediate frequency transformersTHE ASSOCIATION COUNCIL,Having regard to the Agreement establishing an association between the European Economic Community and Malta, signed in Valetta on 5 December 1970,Having regard to the Protocol concerning the definition of the concept of originating products and methods of administrative cooperation, hereinafter called 'the Protocol', annexed to the Additional Protocol to the Agreement, and in particular Article 25 thereof,Whereas, in order to take account of the particular situation of Malta and to allow the industries concerned to adapt their production to the conditions required by the Protocol with respect to the acquisition of originating status, it is necessary to provide for a temporary derogation from certain provisions in favour of the State,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1By way of derogation from the rule in lists A and B of the Protocol in respect of tariff heading No 85.15, which provides that at least 50 % in value of the materials and parts used must be originating products, intermediate frequency transformers manufactured in Malta shall be considered as products originating in Malta in cases where this rule is not complied with, provided that the other conditions applicable to that heading are fulfilled.Article 2Malta, the Member States and the Community shall, in so far as they are concerned, take the measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision.Article 3This Decision shall take effect from 1 August 1984.It shall apply until 31 July 1986.Done at Brussels, 23 July 1984.For theEEC-Malta Association CouncilThe PresidentA. O'ROURKE
",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);Malta;Gozo;Republic of Malta;electrical equipment;circuit-breaker;contact socket;electric meter;electrical apparatus;fuse;holder socket;socket-outlet and plug;switch;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin,22
44802,"Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/133 of 23 January 2015 establishing a prohibition of fishing for herring in areas IV, VIId and Union waters of IIa by vessels flying the flag of Denmark. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2), lays down quotas for 2014.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 January 2015.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1).ANNEXNo 89/TQ43Member State DenmarkStock HER/2A47DXSpecies Herring (Clupea harengus)Zone IV, VIId and Union waters of IIaClosing date 22.12.2014
",English Channel;Norwegian Sea;North Sea;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;fishing area;fishing limits;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
23962,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1133/2002 of 27 June 2002 fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffs. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organization of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the difference between quotations or prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1 of that Regulation and prices for those products within the Community may be covered by an export refund.(2) Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards the arrangements for the export and import of compound feedingstuffs based on cereals and amending Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice(3) in Article 2 lays down general rules for fixing the amount of such refunds.(3) That calculation must also take account of the cereal products content. In the interest of simplification, the refund should be paid in respect of two categories of ""cereal products"", namely for maize, the most commonly used cereal in exported compound feeds and maize products, and for ""other cereals"", these being eligible cereal products excluding maize and maize products. A refund should be granted in respect of the quantity of cereal products present in the compound feedingstuff.(4) Furthermore, the amount of the refund must also take into account the possibilities and conditions for the sale of those products on the world market, the need to avoid disturbances on the Community market and the economic aspect of the export.(5) However, in fixing the rate of refund it would seem advisable to base it at this time on the difference in the cost of raw inputs widely used in compound feedingstuffs as the Community and world markets, allowing more accurate account to be taken of the commercial conditions under which such products are exported.(6) The refund must be fixed once a month; whereas it may be altered in the intervening period.(7) The Management Committee for Cereals has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The export refunds on the compound feedingstuffs covered by Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 and subject to Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 are hereby fixed as shown in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 June 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 51.ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 27 June 2002 fixing the export refunds on cereal-based compound feedingstuffs>TABLE>NB:The product codes and the ""A"" series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.
",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;manufactured feedingstuffs;compound feedingstuff;industrial feedingstuffs;oil cake;protein feed;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;cereals,22
41626,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1006/2012 of 25 October 2012 approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Carne de Ávila (PGI)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) By virtue of the first subparagraph of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission has examined Spain's application for the approval of amendments to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‧Carne de Ávila‧ registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 (2).(2) Since the amendments in question are not minor within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission published the amendment application in the Official Journal of the European Union (3), as required by the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of that Regulation. As no statement of objection within the meaning of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, the amendments should be approved,. The amendments to the specification published in the Official Journal of the European Union regarding the name contained in the Annex to this Regulation are hereby approved. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 October 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ L 148, 21.6.1996, p. 2.(3)  OJ C 31, 4.2.2012, p. 25.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.1.   Fresh meat (and offal)SPAINCarne de Ávila (PGI)
",agricultural product;farm product;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;Castile-Leon;Autonomous Community of Castile-Leon;Leon;fresh meat;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
19274,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1586/1999 of 20 July 1999 amending Commission Regulation (EC) No 2632/98 laying down for 1999 the single adjustment coefficient to be applied to each traditional operator's provisional reference quantity under the tariff quotas for traditional ACP bananas. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999(2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2362/98 of 28 October 1998 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 regarding imports of bananas into the Community(3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 756/1999(4), and in particular Article 6(3) thereof,(1) Whereas Articles 6(3) and 28(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2362/98 stipulate that, in the light of the total volume of tariff quotas and traditional ACP bananas and the traditional operators' total provisional reference quantities established pursuant to Article 4 et seq. of that Regulation, the Commission must set, where appropriate, a single adjustment coefficient to be applied to each operator's provisional reference quantity;(2) Whereas, on the basis of the notifications made by the Member States in accordance with Article 28(2)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 2362/98 regarding the traditional operators' total provisional reference quantities, the Commission set a single adjustment coefficient to be applied to each traditional operator's provisional reference quantity for 1999 in Regulation (EC) No 2632/98(5);(3) Whereas the results of the additional verifications and checks carried out by the competent national authorities in cooperation with the Commission necessitate a correction of the single adjustment coefficient to be applied to each traditional operators' provisional reference quantity; whereas, to that end, Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2632/98 should be amended;(4) Whereas this Regulation is without prejudice to any measures to be adopted at a later date in particular to meet the Community's international commitments under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and cannot be invoked by operators as grounds for legitimate expectations with a view to prolonging the import arrangements;(5) Whereas this Regulation must enter into force immediately to enable the Member States to make the necessary corrections to operators' reference quantities,. In Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2632/98, the coefficient ""0,939837"" is replaced by ""0,947938"". The competent authorities in the Member States shall notify the operators concerned of the quantity allocated for 1999 adjusted in application of Article 1 no later than 1 September 1999. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 July 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 47, 25.2.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80.(3) OJ L 293, 31.10.1998, p. 32.(4) OJ L 98, 13.4.1999, p. 10.(5) OJ L 333, 9.12.1998, p. 21.
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;ACP countries,22
43416,"2014/426/EU: Commission Decision of 1 July 2014 authorising the United Kingdom to derogate from certain common aviation safety rules pursuant to Article 14(6) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2014) 4355)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC (1), and in particular Article 14(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) The United Kingdom notified its intention to grant an approval derogating from the common aviation safety rules contained in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (2). Pursuant to Article 14(7) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, the Commission assessed the need for, and the level of protection emerging from, the proposed derogation, based on the recommendation from the European Aviation Safety Agency (‘the Agency’).(2) The proposed derogation, notified by the United Kingdom on 2 August 2013, concerns the conversion of the existing national licences for sailplane pilots, set out in Article 4(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011. The United Kingdom argued that the derogation is needed so that the holder of any non-statutory qualification document issued by the British Gliding Association (BGA) may be credited with compliance with the relevant parts of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011, in accordance with the conversion report that has been developed in consultation with the Agency in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011. The derogation would enable the United Kingdom to issue equivalent Part-FCL LAPL(S) or SPL licences and instructor and examiner certificates to the holders of such qualification documents.(3) The United Kingdom also gave reasons demonstrating that an equivalent level of protection would be achieved should the proposed derogation be granted. Based on the recommendation from the Agency, issued on 8 October 2013, the Commission concluded that the proposed derogation would provide a level of protection equivalent to the one attained by application of the common aviation safety rules, provided certain conditions are met.(4) In accordance with Article 14(7) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, a decision by the Commission that a Member State may grant a proposed derogation needs to be notified to all Member States, which would also be entitled to apply the measure in question. This Decision should therefore be addressed to all Member States. The description of the derogation, as well as the conditions attached to it, should be such as to enable other Member States to also apply that measure when they are in the same situation, without requiring a further decision by the Commission. For these purposes, considering that the aforementioned conversion report is not publicly available, the United Kingdom should make it available to the other Member States upon their request. In addition, the Member States should exchange information on the application of this measure where they apply it, in accordance with Article 15(1) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, as this application may have effects outside the Member States that grant the derogation.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the European Aviation Safety Agency Committee,. The United Kingdom may grant approvals derogating from Article 4(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 and instead apply the rules laid down in section 1 of the Annex to this Decision, provided that conditions specified in section 2 of that Annex are complied with. All Member States shall be entitled to apply the measure referred to in Article 1. The United Kingdom shall make the conversion report, referred to in Article 4(4) and (5) of Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011, available to the other Member States wishing to apply this measure, upon their request. Member States applying this measure shall notify the Commission, the Agency and the national aviation authorities thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 July 2014.For the CommissionSiim KALLASVice-President(1)  OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.(2)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 of 3 November 2011 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 311, 25.11.2011, p. 1).ANNEXDerogation by the United Kingdom from Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 with respect to the conversion of national sailplane qualifications.DESCRIPTION OF THE DEROGATIONThe United Kingdom may, by derogation from Article 4(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011, approve the conversion of national sailplane qualifications and of instructor and examiner qualifications issued by a national association or organisation into a Part-FCL LAPL(S) or SPL licence and associated ratings and certificates, subject to the conditions specified in the conversion report established for these purposes in accordance with Article 4(4) and (5) of that Regulation.CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION OF THE DEROGATIONThis derogation applies to holders of sailplane qualifications which have been issued by the British Gliding Association (BGA) before 8 April 2015 in accordance with national legislation. Although these qualifications are not considered to be licences within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011, they shall be treated as such and they shall be converted into Part-FCL licences and certificates in accordance with the conversion report referred to in section 1.
",transport licence;crew;air hostess;air steward;aircrew;airline pilot;sailor;sea-going personnel;ship's captain;ship's crew;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;civil aviation;civil aeronautics;safety standard;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;air safety;air transport safety;aircraft safety;aviation safety,22
23004,"2002/817/EC: Council Decision of 23 September 2002 on the conclusion of the Convention between the European Community and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries in the Near East (2002 to 2005). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 181 in conjunction with the first subparagraph of Article 300(3), and Article 300(4), thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Whereas:(1) The 10th Convention(3) concluded with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) expired on 31 December 2001.(2) The current crisis in the Middle East has put additional burden on UNRWA.(3) The Community assistance to UNRWA is an important element in stabilising the situation in the Middle East and furthermore forms part of the campaign against poverty in developing countries and therefore contributes to the sustainable economic and social development of the population concerned and the host countries in which the population lives.(4) Support of UNRWA operations would be likely to contribute to the attainment of the Community objectives.(5) A new Convention should be concluded with UNRWA so that the Community's aid can continue to be provided as part of a comprehensive programme offering a measure of continuity.(6) The appropriate internal procedure should be established to ensure the proper functioning of the Convention. It is therefore necessary to delegate to the Commission the power to carry out modifications where the Convention provides for modifications to be adopted by simplified procedure (Exchange of Letters),. The Convention between the European Community and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries of the Near East (2002 to 2005) is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Convention is attached to this Decision. The execution of the Community programme of food aid to UNRWA shall be governed by the procedure defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 of 27 June 1996 on food-aid policy and food-aid management and special operations in support of food security(4). The Commission shall approve, in consultation with a special committee, modifications to the Convention where the Convention provides for modifications to be adopted by way of simplified procedure (Exchange of Letters). The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the persons empowered to sign the Convention in order to bind the Community.. Done at Brussels, 23 September 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Fischer Boel(1) OJ C 203, 27.8.2002, p. 142.(2) Opinion delivered on 3 September 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ L 261, 7.10.1999, p. 36.(4) OJ L 166, 5.7.1996, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1726/2001 (OJ L 234, 1.9.2001, p. 10).
",UNO;UN system;United Nations;United Nations Organisation;United Nations Organization;United Nations system;aid to refugees;European convention;convention of the Council of Europe;cooperation policy;Palestine question;Arab-Israeli conflict;Israeli-Arab conflict;Israeli-Arab war;Israeli-Palestinian conflict;Palestinian question;UNRWA;UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees;UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East;UNRWAPRNE;United Nations Relief and Works Agency;food aid,22
19120,"Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1026/1999 of 10 May 1999 determining the powers and obligations of agents authorised by the Commission to carry out controls and inspections of the Communities' own resources. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 209 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 183 thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom, of 31 October 1994 on the system of the Communities' own resources(1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,Having regard to the Commission proposal(2),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(3),Having regard to the opinion of the Court of Auditors(4),(1) Whereas Council Regulation EEC, Euratom, ECSC(5) No 165/74 determined the powers and obligations of officials authorised by the Commission in connection with carrying out the inspections necessary for establishing and making available the own resources, other than those accruing from VAT, with which the Commission is associated;(2) Whereas, pursuant to Article 18(1) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 of 29 May 1989 implementing Decision 88/376/EEC, Euratom on the system of the Communities own resources(6), Member States conduct the checks and enquiries concerning the establishment and making available of the own resources referred to in Article 2(1)(a) and (b) of Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom; whereas pusuant to Article 18(2) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 the Member States are required to conduct additional inspections in response to a reasoned request from the Commission and to associate the Commission with all the inspections they carry out; whereas, pursuant to Article 18(3) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89, the Commission may itself carry out inspection measures on the spot, with agents of the Member State concerned participating in such measures;(3) Whereas Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 of 29 May 1989 on the definitive uniform arrangements for the collection of own resources accruing from VAT(7) extended the application of Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 165/74 to controls on the own resources accruing from VAT;(4) Whereas Article 19 of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 lays down that the Commission, together with the Member State concerned, shall carry out inspections relating to the own resource based on GNP;(5) Whereas, for the sake of clarity, Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 165/74 and Article 11(2) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 should be repealed, and provisions should be laid down covering the powers and obligations of authorised agents applicable to all own resources, taking into account the specific nature of the own resource accruing from VAT and that based on GNP;(6) Whereas the conditions under which authorised agents carry out their tasks should be defined, and in particular the rules should be laid down which all the Community's officials and servants and also national experts on secondment, must observe with regard to professional confidentiality and the protection of personal data;(7) Whereas it must be established that detached national experts act under the responsibility of the Commission under the same conditions as its agents and that the Member State concerned may raise a duly substantiated objection to the presence, at an inspection or control, of a detached national expert,. The Commission shall:(a) be associated with the inspection measures carried out by Member States in respect of own resources, as referred to in the second indent of Article 18(2) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89,(b) carry out on-the-spot inspections of own resources, as referred to in Article 18(3) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1552/89,(c) carry out the controls on own resources accruing from VAT, as referred to in Article 11 of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89,(d) carry out inspections of GNP-based own resources under Article 19 of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89in the person of those of its officials or servants whom it has specifically appointed for this purpose, hereinafter referred to as ""authorised agents"".Persons placed at the disposal of the Commission by the Member States as national experts on secondment may be present at such checks and inspections.With the explicit and prior agreement of the Member State concerned, the Commission may seek the assistance of officials from other Member States as observers. The Commission shall ensure that the aforementioned officials give every guarantee as regards technical competence, independence and observance of professional secrecy. 1. Member States and the Commission shall regularly maintain the contacts required to carry out the controls and inspections referred to in Article 1.2. Each on-the-spot control or inspection shall be preceded, in good time, by contacts between the Member State concerned and the Commission in order to lay down detailed procedures.3. For each visit, the authorised agents must be given written terms of reference by the Commission stating their identity and official capacity. For the on-the-spot inspections referred to in Article 1(b), the terms of reference shall be accompanied by a document indicating the aim and purpose of the inspection. 1. The authorised agents shall:(a) conduct themselves during the on-the-spot controls and inspections in a manner compatible with the rules and usages prescribed for officials of the Member State concerned;(b) be bound by professional secrecy, under the conditions laid down in Article 5;(c) be entitled, if necessary, to have contact, with debtors solely in the context of the inspections referred to in Article 1(a) and (b) and only through the competent authorities of the Member States in which the on-the-spot inspections take place.2. The preparation and management of:(a) the inspections referred to under Article 1(a) as regards organisation of the work and, more generally, relations with the departments involved in the measures, by the department designated by the Member State pursuant to Article 4(1);(b) the on-the-spot inspections referred to under Article 1(b) shall be carried out by the authorised agents; as regards organisation of the work and relations with the departments and, where appropriate, the debtors involved in the inspection, these agents shall, prior to any on-the-spot inspections, establish the necessary contacts with the officials designated by the Member State concerned in accordance with Article 4(2);(c) the controls and inspections referred to respectively under Article 1(1)(c) and (d) shall be carried out by the authorised agents, who shall establish, as regards organisation of the work, the necessary contacts with the competent administrations in the Member States. 1. The Member States shall ensure that the departments or agencies responsible for establishing, collecting and making available their own resources, and the authorities which they have instructed to carry out the controls and inspections thereon, afford the authorised agents every assistance necessary for carrying out their duties.2. As regards the on-the-spot inspections referred to under Article 1(b), the Member State concerned shall inform the Commission, in good time, of the identity and capacity of the officials whom it has appointed to take part in these inspections and to afford the authorised agents every assistance necessary for carrying out their duties. 1. Information communicated or obtained under this Regulation, in whatever form, shall be subject to professional secrecy and receive the protection granted to similar information under the national law of the Member State in which it was gathered and under the corresponding provisions applicable to the Community institutions.This information may not be communicated to persons other than those within the institutions of the Community or the Member States whose duty it is to know, neither may it be used for purposes other than those laid down in Regulations (EEC, Euratom) No 1552/89 and (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 without the prior consent of the Member State in which it was gathered.2. This Article shall apply to all officials and servants of the Community and also to national experts.3. The Commission shall ensure that authorised agents and other persons acting under its authority comply with Community and national provisions concerning the protection of personal data, in particular those laid down by Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data(8). 1. The results of the on-the-spot controls and inspections carried out shall be brought to the attention of the Member State concerned through the appropriate channels within a period of three months, and the Member State shall submit its observations within the three months following receipt of the communication.However, for duly substantiated reasons, the Commission may request the Member State concerned to submit its observations on specific points within a period of one month following receipt of the results of the control or inspection. The Member State may decline to respond by means of a communication setting out the reasons which prevent it from responding to the Commission's request.2. Following the procedure provided for in paragraph 1, these results and observations, together with the summary report prepared in connection with controls on own resources accruing from VAT, shall be brought to the attention of the other Member States within the Advisory Committee on Own Resources. However, the results of inspections of GNP-based own resources shall be brought to the attention of the other Member States within the GNP Committee provided for in Article 6 of Council Directive 89/130/EEC, Euratom, of 13 February 1989 on the harmonisation of the compilation of gross national product at market prices(9). 1. Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 165/74 is hereby repealed.References to the repealed Regulation shall be construed as references to this Regulation.2. Article 11(2) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 May 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. EICHEL(1) OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9.(2) OJ C 95, 24.3.1997, p. 33 and OJ C 4, 8.1.1998, p. 5.(3) OJ C 304, 6.10.1997, p. 36.(4) OJ C 175, 9.6.1997, p. 1.(5) OJ L 20, 24.1.1974, p. 1.(6) OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 1355/96 (OJ L 175, 13.7.1996, p. 3).(7) OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 9.(8) OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31.(9) OJ L 49, 21.2.1989, p. 26.
",own resources;Community revenue;EC own resources;professional ethics;deontology;EU control;Community control;European Union control;servant (EU);EC auxiliary staff;EC local staff;EC scientific staff;EC servants;EU temporary staff;contract agent (EU);servant of the European Union;servants of the European Communities;temporary agent (EU);temporary servant (EU);European Community;EEC;European Economic Community,22
31375,"2006/24/EC: Commission Decision of  20 January 2006  amending for the second time Decision 2005/710/EC concerning certain protection measures in relation to a suspicion of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Romania  (notified under document number C(2006) 62)   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), and in particular Article 18(7) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (2), and in particular Article 22(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Avian influenza is an infectious viral disease in poultry and other birds, causing mortality and disturbance which can quickly take on epizootic proportions liable to present a serious threat to animal and public health and to reduce the profitability of poultry farming sharply. There is a risk that the disease agent might be introduced via international trade in live poultry and poultry products.(2) On 12 October 2005 Romania notified the Commission of the isolation of the Asian strain of the avian influenza virus collected from a clinical case in poultry. Commission Decision 2005/710/EC of 13 October 2005 concerning certain protection measures in relation to a suspicion of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Romania (3) was therefore adopted.(3) That Decision was amended to regionalise Romania for imports into the Community of poultry meat and poultry meat products in view of the fact that the outbreaks of the Asian strain of the avian influenza virus in Romania were confined to the Danube delta.(4) New outbreaks of the disease have occurred in that part of Romania considered free of infection. The area of Romania from which imports into the Community of poultry meat and poultry meat products should still be prohibited therefore needs to be extended to cover that part of the country east and south of the Carpathian Mountains.(5) As Romania has now confirmed the presence of the disease on its territory, the title of Decision 2005/710/EC should be amended to take this into account.(6) Decision 2005/710/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 2005/710/EC is amended as follows:1. the title is replaced by the following:2. the Annex is replaced by the Annex to this Decision. The Member States shall immediately take the necessary measures to comply with this Decision and publish those measures. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 January 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56. Directive as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.(2)  OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1, as corrected by OJ L 191, 28.5.2004, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 269, 14.10.2005, p. 42. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/23/EC (see page 27 of this Official Journal).ANNEX‘ANNEXParts of territory of Romania referred to in Article 1(a) and (b)PART AISO country code Name of country Description of part of territory— Whole of the territory of RomaniaPART BISO country code Name of country Description of part of territoryRO Romania In Romania, the counties of:— Arges— Bacau— Botosani— Braila— Bucuresti— Buzau— Calarasi— Constanta— Dimbovita— Dolj— Galati— Giurgiu— Gorj— Ialomita— Iasi— Ilfov— Mehedinti— Neamt— Olt— Prahova— Suceava— Teleorman— Tulcea— Vaslui— Vilcea— Vrancea’
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;Romania;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,22
2026,"82/478/EEC: Commission Decision of 5 July 1982 establishing that the apparatus described as 'GWR - Superconducting Gravimeter, model TT 40, with accessories' may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 30 November 1981, the Federal Republic of Germany has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'GWR - Superconducting Gravimeter, model TT 40, with accessories', ordered 15 October 1979 and to be used for the determination of periodic and aperiodic changes in the earth's gravitational field, with high precision, should be considered to be a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 14 May 1982 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a gravimeter; whereas its objective technical characteristics such as the sensibility and the use to which it is put make it specially suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for scientific activities; whereas it must therefore be considered to be a scientific apparatus;Whereas, on the basis of information received from Member States, apparatus of equivalent scientific value capable of use for the same purpose is not currently manufactured in the Community; whereas, therefore, duty-free admission of this apparatus is justified,. The apparatus described as 'GWR - Superconducting Gravimeter, model TT 40, with accessories', which is the subject of an application by the Federal Republic of Germany of 30 November 1981, may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 July 1982.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 134, 31. 5. 1979, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;measuring equipment;measuring instrument;meter;astronomy;astrophysics;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
31548,"2006/435/EC: Commission Decision of  23 June 2006  amending Decision 2005/710/EC as regards certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry in Romania  (notified under document number C(2006) 2421)   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), and in particular Article 18(7) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (2), and in particular Article 22(6) thereof,Whereas:(1) Following the outbreak of avian influenza, caused by a highly pathogenic H5N1 virus strain, in south-east Asia starting in December 2003, the Commission adopted several protection measures in relation to that disease, in particular Commission Decision 2005/710/EC of 13 October 2005 concerning certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza in Romania (3).(2) Decision 2005/710/EC provides for the suspension of imports into the Community from certain parts of Romania, affected by that disease, of live poultry, ratites, farmed and wild feathered game and live birds other than poultry, including pet birds, hatching eggs of those species and certain other products of birds (the relevant imports).(3) Romania has now transmitted further information to the Commission on the avian influenza situation in that country, which shows that an outbreak of that disease has recently been detected outside the area of Romania currently regionalised by Decision 2005/710/EC.(4) In light of the rapidity of the spread of avian influenza in Romania in the last few weeks, it is necessary to extend the suspension of relevant imports from Romania, into the Community, to the whole territory of that country.(5) Decision 2005/710/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) In the light of the information communicated to the Commission on the disease situation and the control measures taken by the competent authorities in Romania, the provisions of this Decision will be reviewed at the meeting of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health in July 2006.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 2005/710/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. The Member States shall immediately take the necessary measures to comply with this Decision and publish those measures. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 June 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56. Directive as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.(2)  OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1, corrected by OJ L 191, 28.5.2004, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 269, 14.10.2005, p. 42. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/405/EC (OJ L 158, 10.6.2006, p. 14).ANNEX‘ANNEXParts of the territory of Romania referred to in Article 1(a) and (b)PART AISO country code Name of country Description of part of territory— Whole of the territory of RomaniaPART BISO country code Name of country Description of part of territory— Whole of the territory of Romania’
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;Romania;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,22
4524,"Council Regulation (EC) No 301/2007 of 19 March 2007 amending Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 26 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) In the Combined Nomenclature set out in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1) the CN codes for monitors are 8528 51 00, 8528 59 10 and 8528 59 90.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 493/2005 of 16 March 2005 amending Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (2) suspended totally, for a limited period, the autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties for monitors using liquid crystal display technology, with a diagonal measurement of the screen of 48,5 cm or less and a screen aspect ratio of 4:3 or 5:4 and classifiable under CN code 8528 21 90.(3) This suspension measure expired on 31 December 2006.(4) On consumer benefit grounds, to ensure rational development of production and an expansion of consumption within the Community and to promote trade between Member States and third countries, it is in the interest of the Community to extend the current autonomous duty suspension for certain types of monitors classified under CN code 8528 59 90 for another two years from 1 January 2007.(5) As a result of the amendments to the nomenclature appended as an Annex to the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System accepted pursuant to the Recommendation of 26 June 2004 of the Customs Cooperation Council and the adaptation of the Combined Nomenclature to the Harmonised System 2007, from 1 January 2007 products classifiable under CN code 8528 21 90 will be classified under CN code 8528 59 90 of the Combined Nomenclature.(6) Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) As the suspension introduced by this Regulation is a prolongation of a suspension introduced by Regulation (EC) No 493/2005 that expired on 31 December 2006 and since it is not in the interest of the Community that there be any interruption of the tariff treatment of the monitors covered by this suspension, this Regulation should enter into force immediately and apply from 1 January 2007,. In Annex 1 to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 the text in column 3 for CN code 8528 59 90 in Chapter 85, Section XVI of Part Two, Schedule of Customs Duties shall be replaced by the following:‘14 (3) This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 March 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentHorst SEEHOFER(1)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 129/2007 (OJ L 56, 23.2.2007, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 82, 31.3.2005, p. 1.(3)  Customs duty autonomously suspended, until 31 December 2008, for monitors with a diagonal measurement of the screen of 48,5 cm or less and with an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 5:4 (TARIC code 8528599030).’
",tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;screen;VDU;video display unit;video monitor;Combined Nomenclature;CN,22
40817,"2012/681/EU: Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (application EGF/2011/009 NL/Gelderland Construction 41 from the Netherlands). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 28 thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2), and in particular Article 12(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide additional support for workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.(2) The scope of the EGF was broadened for applications submitted from 1 May 2009 to 30 December 2011 to include support for workers made redundant as a direct result of the global financial and economic crisis.(3) The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the EGF within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million.(4) The Netherlands submitted an application on 15 December 2011 to mobilise the EGF in respect of redundancies in 54 enterprises operating in the NACE Revision 2 Division 41 (‘Construction of buildings’) in the NUTS II region of Gelderland (NL22), and supplemented it by additional information up to 11 June 2012. This application complies with the requirements for determining the financial contributions as laid down in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006. The Commission therefore proposes to mobilise an amount of EUR 2 898 594.(5) The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution for the application submitted by the Netherlands,. For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2012, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 2 898 594 in commitment and payment appropriations. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Strasbourg, 25 October 2012.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentM. SCHULZFor the CouncilThe PresidentA. D. MAVROYIANNIS(1)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1.
",Gelderland;collective dismissal;collective redundancy;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;economic recession;deterioration of the economy;economic crisis;economic depression;payment appropriation;building industry;building construction;construction industry;distribution of EU funding;distribution of Community funding;distribution of European Union funding;commitment of expenditure;commitment appropriation;commitment authorisation;European Globalisation Adjustment Fund;EGF,22
3,"Regulation No 7/66/Euratom, 122/66/EEC of the Councils of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a transport allowance may be granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it. ,HAVING REGARD TO REGULATION NO 31 ( EEC ) , 11 ( EAEC ) ( 1 ) ON THE STAFF REGULATIONS OF OFFICIALS AND THE CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OF OTHER SERVANTS OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY , AND , IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 14B OF ANNEX VII TO THOSE STAFF REGULATIONS AND ARTICLES 22 AND 67 OF THOSE CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ;HAVING REGARD TO THE PROPOSALS FROM THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY AND THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ;WHEREAS IT IS FOR THE COUNCILS , ACTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURE REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 65 ( 3 ) OF THE STAFF REGULATIONS , TO LAY DOWN THE LIST OF PLACES FOR WHICH A TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE MAY BE GRANTED , THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF THAT ALLOWANCE AND THE RULES FOR GRANTING IT ;. AN OFFICIAL EMPLOYED IN A PLACE WHERE THE PROBLEM OF TRANSPORT IS RECOGNISED AS BEING PARTICULARLY DIFFICULT AND ACUTE BECAUSE OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN PLACES OF RESIDENCE AND THE PLACE OF WORK MAY BE GIVEN A TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE UNDER THE CONDITIONS SET OUT BELOW . 1 . THE PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR WHICH THE ALLOWANCE REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1 MAY BE GRANTED SHALL BE :GERMANY :GARCHINGGUNDREMMINGENFRANCE :FONTENAY-AUX-ROSESSACLAYCADARACHECHOOZEPOISSESITALY :CENTRALE DE LATINACENTRALE DE GARIGLIANOCASACCIANETHERLANDS :PETTENDODEWAARDUNITED KINGDOM :WINFRITH .2 . IN ADDITION TO THE PLACES REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 1 , A TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE MAY ALSO BE GRANTED IN RESPECT OF PLACES WHERE THERE ARE NOT MORE THAN THREE OFFICIALS . IN THIS CASE , THE COMMISSIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE COUNCILS AND THE LIST SUBMITTED SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN APPROVED IF WITHIN SIX WEEKS NO DELEGATION HAS EXPRESSED A WISH TO CONTEST THE GRANTING OF THE TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE IN RESPECT OF THOSE PLACES . TRANSPORT ALLOWANCES SHALL BE GRANTED ONLY TO OFFICIALS WHO :- BECAUSE OF DIFFICULT HOUSING CONDITIONS IN THE PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT CANNOT OBTAIN APPROPRIATE ACCOMODATION ON PAYMENT OF A MONTHLY RENT WHICH , EXCLUDING , WHERE APPROPRIATE , THE COST OF UTILITIES SUCH AS HEATING , WATER , GAS , ELECTRICITY AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES , AMOUNTS TO LESS THAN :18 % FOR OFFICIALS UP TO AND INCLUDING GRADE B2 ,20 % FOR OFFICIALS FROM GRADE B1 TO GRADE A4 ,22 % FOR OFFICIALS ABOVE GRADE A4 ,OF THE TOTAL EMOLUMENTS AS DETERMINED BELOW , AND PAY RENT OF MORE THAN 10 % OF THE TOTAL EMOLUMENTS AS DETERMINED BELOW .TOTAL EMOLUMENTS SHALL COMPRISE BASIC SALARY PLUS EXPATRIATION ALLOWANCE AND HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD ALLOWANCE , LESS THE COMPULSORY DEDUCTIONS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 64 OF THE STAFF REGULATIONS AND COMMUNITY TAX . THE AMOUNT THUS OBTAINED SHALL BE ADJUSTED BY THE CORRECTIVE FACTOR APPLICABLE AT THE PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT OF THE OFFICIAL CONCERNED .NO ALLOWANCE SHALL BE GRANTED IN CASES WHERE IT IS POSSIBLE TO MAKE USE OF JOINT MEANS OF TRANSPORT , NOR WHERE A SERVICE CAR IS USED , NOR WHERE A STANDARD LOCAL TRAVEL ALLOWANCE IS GRANTED .THE AMOUNT OF THE TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE SHALL BE :- BFRS 600 PER MONTH WHERE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE OFFICIAL'S PLACE OF RESIDENCE AND PLACE OF WORK IS NOT LESS THAN 20 KILOMETERS AND NOT MORE THAN 30 KILOMETERS ;- BFRS 1000 PER MONTH WHERE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE OFFICIAL'S PLACE OF RESIDENCE AND PLACE OF WORK IS GREATER THAN 30 KILOMETERS . THIS REGULATION SHALL ENTER INTO FORCE ON 1 JANUARY 1966 .THIS REGULATION SHALL BE BINDING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND DIRECTLY APPLICABLE IN ALL MEMBER STATES .. DONE AT BRUSSELS , 28 JULY 1966 .FOR THE COUNCILSTHE PRESIDENTS . A . POSTHUMUS
",European official;EC basic post;EC staff;EU official;official of the EU;official of the European Union;staff of the EC;allowances and expenses;mission expenses;transfer bonus;travel expenses;servant (EU);EC auxiliary staff;EC local staff;EC scientific staff;EC servants;EU temporary staff;contract agent (EU);servant of the European Union;servants of the European Communities;temporary agent (EU);temporary servant (EU),22
15323,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 486/96 of 19 March 1996 on the issuing of licences for traditional imports of bananas originating in the ACP States for the second quarter of 1996 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 of 10 June 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1164/95 (4), and in particular Article 16 (1) and (2) thereof,Whereas Article 16 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 provides that where the quantities of bananas originating in one and the same ACP State listed in the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 for which import licences are applied for exceed the quantity fixed for the period in question, the Commission is to set a single reduction percentage to all licence applications mentioning that country of origin;Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 357/96 (5) fixes quantities for imports of bananas into the Community for the second quarter of 1996 for imports originating in the ACP States under the traditional quantities imported;Whereas, for Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire the quantities requested for traditional imports of ACP bananas during the second quarter of 1996 are higher than the quantities fixed by Regulation (EC) No 357/96; whereas, as a result, a single reduction percentage should be fixed for each application indicating this country of origin pursuant to Article 16 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93;Whereas, according to information held by the Commission, import licence applications covering quantities substantially exceeding those available and exceeding those fixed for the second quarter have been submitted in respect of Somalia; whereas, moreover, those applications are accompanied by documents certifying origin issued by a variety of bodies; whereas, since the reliability of such documents is doubtful and cannot authorize imports under the requisite conditions, a reducing factor should not be fixed under the present circumstances;Whereas this Regulation should take effect without delay in order to allow licences to be issued as quickly as possible,. For the second quarter of 1996, as regards licence applications for traditional imports of bananas originating in the ACP States, import licences shall be issued:- for the quantity indicated in the licence application, multiplied by reduction coefficients of 0,9999 and 0,9999 for applications indicating the origins 'Cameroon` and 'Côte d'Ivoire`;- in the case of applications indicating other origins, for the quantities indicated in the application. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 March 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 117, 24. 5. 1995, p. 14.(5) OJ No L 50, 29. 2. 1996, p. 19.
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;ACP countries,22
37748,"2010/68/: Commission Decision of 2 February 2010 on the clearance of the accounts of the paying agencies of Malta concerning expenditure in the field of rural development measures financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) for the 2008 financial year (notified under document C(2010) 468). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (1), and in particular Articles 30 and 39 thereof,After consulting the Committee on the Agricultural Funds,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2009/366/EC (2) cleared, for the 2008 financial year, the accounts of all the paying agencies except for the Maltese paying agency ‘MRRA’.(2) Following the transmission of new information and after additional checks, the Commission can now take a decision concerning expenditure in the field of rural development measures on the integrality, accuracy and veracity of the accounts submitted by the Maltese paying agency ‘MRRA’.(3) In accordance with Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005, this Decision does not prejudice decisions taken subsequently by the Commission excluding from Community financing expenditure not effected in accordance with Community rules,. The accounts of the Maltese paying agency ‘MRRA’ concerning expenditure in the field of rural development measures financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF), in respect of the 2008 financial year, are hereby cleared.The amounts which are recoverable from, or payable to, the Member State pursuant to this Decision in the field of rural development measures applicable in Malta are set out in Annex I and Annex II. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Malta.. Done at Brussels, 2 February 2010.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 111, 5.5.2009, p. 35.ANNEX IClearance of the Paying Agencies' accountsFinancial year 2008 — EAGF Rural Development Expenditure in New Member StatesAmount to be recovered from or paid to the Member StateMS  2008 — Expenditure for the Paying Agencies for which the accounts are Total a + b Reductions Total Interim Payments reimbursed to the Member State for the financial year Amount to be recovered from (–) or paid to (+) the Member Statecleared disjoined= expenditure declared in the annual declaration = total of Interim Payments reimbursed to the Member State for the financial yeara b c = a + b d e = c + d f g = e – fMT EUR 2 241 670,14 0,00 2 241 670,14 0,00 2 241 670,14 2 241 670,14 0,00ANNEX IICleared expenditure by EAGF Rural Development measure for exercise 2008 in new Member StatesDifferences between annual accounts and declarations of expenditureMS No Measures Expenditure 2008 Reductions Amount cleared for 2008MT No Measures i ii iii = i + ii1 Less favoured areas 975,33 0,00 975,332 Agri-environment 663 097,97 0,00 663 097,973 Meeting Standards 1 511 921,23 0,00 1 511 921,234 Producers group 0,00 0,00 0,005 Technical Assistance 55 916,31 0,00 55 916,316 State Aid Complement 0,00 0,00 0,007 Ad hoc measure 9 759,30 0,00 9 759,30Total 2 241 670,14 0,00 2 241 670,14
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;fund (EU);EC fund;rural development;rural planning;Malta;Gozo;Republic of Malta;common agricultural policy;CAP;common agricultural market;green Europe;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;agricultural expenditure;expenditure on agriculture;farm spending;closing of accounts;clearance of accounts;rendering of accounts,22
37816,"2010/196/,Euratom: Council Decision of 16 March 2010 on the allocation of financial intermediation services indirectly measured (FISIM) for the establishment of the gross national income (GNI) used for the purposes of the European Union’s budget and its own resources. ,Having regard to Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 2(7) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament,Whereas:(1) Article 8(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 448/98 of 16 February 1998 completing and amending Regulation (EC) No 2223/96 with respect to the allocation of financial intermediation services indirectly measured (FISIM) within the European system of national and regional accounts (ESA) (2) provides that the decision to allocate FISIM for the establishment of the gross national product used for the purposes of the Community’s budget and its own resources shall be adopted by the Council. With effect from 1 January 2002 the concept of gross national product was replaced by the concept of gross national income (GNI), pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 2(7) of Council Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom of 29 September 2000 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (3).(2) The second subparagraph of Article 2(7) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom provides that where modifications to the European system of national and regional accounts (ESA 95) result in significant changes in the GNI as provided by the Commission, the Council shall decide whether those modifications shall apply for the purposes of that Decision.(3) It is appropriate to use the most recent statistical concepts for the purposes of the Union’s budget and its own resources, in particular as far as the establishment of the GNI as provided by the Commission in application of ESA 95 is concerned. FISIM should therefore be allocated for the establishment of the GNI for the purposes of the Union’s budget and its own resources.(4) By October 2008, all EU-27 Member States had transmitted their data including on FISIM allocation according to the new methodology. The assessment of those data indicated that the allocation of FISIM results in a significant change in the sense of the second subparagraph of Article 2(7) of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom since it increases GNI by more than 1 % on average and implies, when applying the method described in Article 3 of that Decision, a change in the ceilings set by Article 3.(5) Therefore the allocation of FISIM should apply for the purposes of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom.(6) It is deemed appropriate that the ensuing changes apply as from the financial year 2010,. Financial intermediation services indirectly measured (FISIM) shall be allocated for the establishment of the gross national income for the purposes of the Union’s budget and its own resources. The allocation of FISIM pursuant to Article 1 shall apply for the purposes of Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom from 1 January 2010. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2010. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 16 March 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. SALGADO(1)  OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17.(2)  OJ L 58, 27.2.1998, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 42.
",financial analysis;gross national product;GNP;own resources;Community revenue;EC own resources;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;European accounting system;ESA;European system of accounts;European system of integrated economic accounts;European system of national and regional accounts;European system of national and regional accounts in the European Union;data transmission;data flow;interactive transmission;general budget (EU);EC general budget,22
13908,"95/275/EC: European Parliament and Council Decision No 1729/95/EC of 19 June 1995 on the extensions of the ' Europe against AIDS' programme. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 129  thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (1),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (3),Whereas the plan of action adopted by Decision 91/317/EEC of the Council and the Ministers of  Health of the Member States, meeting within the Council (4), in the framework of the 'Europe  against AIDS' programme expires at the end of 1993;Whereas the conclusions of the Council and the Ministers of Health, meeting within the Council, of  27 May 1993 stressed that it is essential to continue the activities of the 'Europe against AIDS'  programme while complying with the principle of subsidiarity;Whereas, to that end and in order to avoid any interruption in Community action against AIDS, the  present programme should be extended, exceptionally in 1994 and 1995, until a new multiannual  programme is adopted;Whereas, in extending the programme, account should be taken of the content of the communication  from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the implementation of the plan of  action in 1991 to 1992 in the framework of the 'Europe against AIDS' programme, of its evaluation  as provided for by Decision 91/317/EEC, and of new factors which have emerged in the fight against  AIDS;Whereas measures to combat AIDS at Community level must give priority to encouraging cooperation  between the Member States and supporting their activities where necessary;Whereas, in its resolution of 13 Decemnber 1993 (5), the Council set out guidelines for the  continuation of the programme,. 1. The 'Europe against AIDS' programme shall be extended for two  years until 31 December 1995.2. The Commission shall implement the 1994 to 1995 plan of action set out in Annex I in close  cooperation with the competent authorities of the Member States in accordance with the provisions  of Article 1 of Decision 91/317/EEC, taking fully into account the guidelines contained in Annex  II. The appropriations allocated for the activities provided for under the programme  referred to in Article 1 shall be adopted under the budgetary procedure. 1. The Commission, in collaboration with the Advisory Committee referred to in Article  1 (1) of Decision 91/317/EEC, shall continuously assess the action undertaken and the priorities  set.2. The Council shall carry out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the action undertaken.To that end, the Commission shall submit a report to the Council after the termination of the  action plan.The report shall also be forwarded to the European Parliament.. Done at Brussels, 19 June 1995.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentK. HAENSCHFor the CouncilThe PresidentA.  MADELIN(1) OJ No C 133, 16. 5. 1994, p. 16.(2) Opinion of the European Parliament of 17 December 1993 (OJ No C 20, 24. 1. 1994, p. 501).  Council common position of 2 June 1994 (OJ no C 213, 3. 8. 1994, p. 22) and European Parliament  Decision of 16 November 1994 (OJ No C 341, 5. 12. 1994, p. 76) and Council Decision of 22 December  1994.(3) OJ No C 217, 6. 8. 1994, p. 21.(4) OJ No L 175, 4. 7. 1991, p. 26.(5) OJ No C 15, 18. 1. 1994, p. 4.ANNEX I1994 to 1995 PLAN OF ACTION AREA OF ACTIVITY 1Assessment of the knowledge,  attitudes and behaviour of the general public and certain target groups (populations with high-risk  lifestyles or in high-risk environments, marginalized communities), information and  awareness-raising campaigns for the public and these groups.Promotion and assessment of the results of surveys on knowledge, attitudes and behaviour carried  out in the Member States and at Community level.Assessment of the need for, and desirability of, undertaking studies to augment existing  information in particular areas at Community level.Studies of the information campaigns for the general public and target sections of the population,  such as homosexuals and bisexuals, minorities and migrants; dissemination of the results;  encouragement of exchanges allowing experience in the Member States to be compared.Promotion of developments in methodology for measuring changes in knowledge, attitudes and  behaviour and for assessing the impact on the latter of prevention measures undertaken in Member  States.Development of ways to increase coordination and links between campaigns in the Member States, and  of possible Community measures which could complement or contribute to such campaigns, including  the use of the media and production of specific materials, such as those designed to make  information easily accessible to opinion-formers and community leaders.Promotion of measures to increase public understanding and awareness of the problems caused by the  epidemic for society as a whole and for the individuals and families directly affected.Encouragement of the development of telephone and computerized response mechanisms in the  Community, and of centres providing information to the public or specific groups; promotion of the  exchange of experience between them.Dissemination of the data on knowledge, attitudes and behaviour and on preventive measures.AREA OF ACTIVITY 2 Measures for children and young peopleExamination and exchange of information  about HIV/AIDS education in schools and other educational and training establishments for young  people in the Member States and about how such education fits into the provision of sex education  and general health education in such establishments.Exchange of information on HIV/AIDS education programmes designed for children and young people  outside the formal educational setting; interaction with general health education programmes within  and outside the education system.Promotion of pilot educational projects on HIV/AIDS which fit into general health education and  promotion for children and young people inside and outside the formal education setting, including  tailored programmes for minority groups.AREA OF ACTIVITY 3 Prevention of HIV transmission among particular groups and in particular  settingsTravel and tourismStudies and exchanges of information and experience on problems  related to tourism, people travelling within the Community and to and from third countries, and to  border areas with third country States; promotion of pilot projects and networks aimed at taking  preventive action in tourist resorts, frontier areas and other relevant locations.PrisonsExamination and exchange of information on the current regimes in the Community for  people with HIV and AIDS in prisons and detention centres, including procedures on admittance,  during incarceration and after release, educaton of prisoners, training of staff and the  possibility of specific prevention and harm-reduction measures.Promotion of pilot projects in cooperation with the Member States which take account of regulations  and local circumstances aimed at developing new methods of providing care and support for those  with HIV and AIDS, reducing the risks of transmission of HIV and improving the training provided to  the staff working in prisons.Injecting drug usersEvaluation of the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of injecting drug users  with regard to HIV/AIDS and consideration of HIV prevention strategies; exchange of information and  sharing of experience on methods concerning the supply of safe injecting equipment; assessment of  the possible role of methadone programmes in the prevention of HIV transmission; examination of the  interaction of the measures taken in Member States to combat drug abuse with those on HIV/AIDS, and  the consequences for the epidemic.Women exposed to specific risks of infection by HIVOverview and exchange of information on the  situation of women at particular risk of HIV in the Member States, including prostitutes and women  drug users, and of the preventive activities being undertaken for such women; promotion of pilot  projects on prevention and support aimed at particular groups and settings.Vertical transmission of HIV from mothers to childrenExamination and exchange of information on  the transmission of HIV from mothers to children in Member States and on the situation of children  and young people with HIV and their families, including access to educational institutions and  social and psychological care and support; promotion of pilot projects.Other groups with high-risk lifestylesExchange of information among Member States on prevention  measures for groups such as young homosexual men and bisexuals; promotion of pilot projects.Safety of blood and blood productsContinuation of efforts to promote Community self-sufficiency  from voluntary non-remunerated blood donations. Exchange of information among Member States on  progress made towards this and in people's knowledge, attitudes and behaviour with regard to  transfusions.AREA OF ACTIVITY 4 Social and psychological supportElaboration and dissemination of manuals,  information bulletins and directories providing the latest information on prevention of  transmission of HIV, care and therapy and on organizations providing information and support;  encouragement of networks of organizations, particularly in the non-governmental sector.Exchange of experience about models of assistance and support for people with HIV and AIDS;  promotion of studies on the psycho-social aspects of HIV/AIDS.AREA OF ACTIVITY 5 Gathering data on HIV/AIDSAppropriate support for epidemilogical monitoring  systems in the Member States to improve the quality and accessibility of data at Community level;  work of the European Centre for the Epidemiological Monitoring of AIDS (WHO-EC Collaborative Centre  in Paris) in order to ensure the further development of its work in providing accurate surveillance  data at the Community level and carrying out analyses of those data.Encouragement of efforts to increase and improve epidemiological training in HIV/AIDS and related  fields in the Community and to build upon links between the responsible institutions in the Member  States.Examination of the specific circumstances and exchange of information concerning infected persons  who remain asymptomatic for long periods; examination of issues concerning the role of other  diseases implicated in AIDS.Exchange of information on significant developments in each Member State and at Community level in  the development of the epidemic and related problems, including economic issues, such as the costs  for statutory services and on the measures being taken in response.AREA OF ACTIVITY 6 Combating discrimination against people with HIV and AIDS and those close to  themAnalysis at Community level, in cooperation with Member States, of actual and potential  discriminatory situations in the Member States, notably in the fields of employment, insurance,  housing, education and the health-care system.Study of the situation concerning the implementation in Member States of the provisions on the  fight against discrimination contained in the resolution of the Council and the Ministers for  Health of the Member States meeting within the Council of 22 December 1989 (1); examination and  exchange of information, in cooperation with the Member States, on the measures taken in the Member  States to avoid or alleviate discrimination, notably in the abovementioned areas.AREA OF ACTIVITY 7 Coordination with other programmes related to HIV/AIDSPromotion of closer  links with other Community programmes related to HIV/AIDS, including research and international  assistance, and enhancement of Community added value.(1) OJ No C 10, 16. 1. 1990, p. 3.ANNEX IIGUIDELINES FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE 1991 TO 1993 PLAN OF ACTION IN THE  CONTEXT OF THE 'EUROPE AGAINST AIDS' PROGRAMMEThese guidelines are based on the Council's  mid-term assessment on the basis of the Commission's report on the implementation of the action  plan in 1991 to 1992.I. STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME(a) Objectiveensure Community support for the activities carried  out by the Member States under the programme.(b) Improvements- strengthen and make optimum use of the human and financial resources allocated  to the programme,- ensure that the Advisory Committee fully carries out its role,- strengthen coordination with national structures and programmes, within the Commission,  especially as regards research, both between the Commission and international organizations.II. EVALUATION OF THE PROGRAMME(a) Objectiveimprove the transparency of the decision-making  mechanism and strengthen the continuous evaluation of the programme to assess the effectiveness of  the action undertaken.(b) Improvements- establish more precise selection criteria,- direct selected projects towards targeted and coherent objectives, of a social and less  exclusively medical nature,- provide for continuous evaluation of all projects,- tailor the programme to the development of the disease,- inform the Member States of the whole content of the said projects.
",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;psychology;child psychology;educational psychology;prison psychology;psychophysiology;social psychology;AIDS;acquired immune deficiency syndrome;seropositivity;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;health education,22
43162,"2014/20/EU: Council Decision of 23 September 2013 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, and the provisional application of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Swiss Confederation, of the other, on the European Satellite Navigation Programmes. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 172, in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) By Decision of 29 June 2010, the Council and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, authorised the Commission to open negotiations with Switzerland for establishing a Cooperation Agreement on the European Satellite Navigation Programmes (“the Agreement”).(2) The Agreement was negotiated by the Commission on behalf of the Union and its Member States.(3) The Agreement allows for the participation of Switzerland in the European satellite navigation programmes. In return Switzerland is to contribute to the funding of those programmes.(4) The negotiations were successfully concluded by the initialling of the Agreement on 6 March 2013 by the Commission and on 12 March 2013 by the Swiss Confederation.(5) The Agreement should be signed on behalf of the Union, subject to its conclusion at a later date.(6) In view of ensuring the immediate implementation and the appropriate participation of Switzerland in the European satellite navigation programmes, elements falling within the Union's competence should be provisionally applied in accordance with Article 27(2) of the Agreement.(7) Pursuant to its Article 27(1), the Agreement should be approved by the Union and its Member States in accordance with their internal procedures.(8) The position of the Union within the Joint Committee is to be adopted by the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, insofar as the Committee is called upon to adopt acts having legal effects or decisions suspending the application of the Agreement.(9) In addition, for matters to be dealt with by the Joint Committee which do not have legal effects, the Commission should coordinate the position of the Union with the Member States.. The signing on behalf of the Union of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Swiss Confederation, of the other, on the European Satellite Navigation Programmes is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Union. The Agreement shall be applied on a provisional basis, in accordance with Article 27(2) thereof, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion (1). The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 27(2) of the Agreement. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 23 September 2013.For the CouncilThe PresidentV. JUKNA(1)  The date from which the Agreement will be provisionally applied will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.
",signature of an agreement;Switzerland;Helvetic Confederation;Swiss Confederation;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;cooperation agreement (EU);EC cooperation agreement;interim agreement (EU);EC interim agreement;provisional implementation of an EC agreement;satellite navigation;European Satellite Navigation System;GNSS;GPS;Galileo;Global Navigation Satellite System;global positioning system;navigation by satellite,22
27965,"Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 401/2004 of 23 February 2004 introducing, on the occasion of the accession of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia, special temporary measures for recruitment of officials of the European Communities. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 283 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, submitted after consultation of the Staff Regulations Committee,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Having regard to the opinion of the Court of Justice(2),Having regard to the opinion of the Court of Auditors(3),Whereas:(1) On the occasion of the forthcoming accession of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia special temporary measures should be adopted that depart from the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities (Staff Regulations).(2) Given the number of countries acceding and the number of persons potentially involved these, albeit temporary measures, should remain in force for a substantial period. 31 December 2010 appears to be the most suitable expiry date for them.(3) Given the exceptional nature of the situation, and the forecasted future general needs, competitions should also be held for the recruitment of officials having one of the existing 11 official languages as their main language. This will be in order to ensure respect for the principles stated in Article 27 of the Staff Regulations, including recruitment on the broadest possible geographical basis.(4) Given the exceptional size of the impending accession, this Regulation should be adopted before the actual accession date so that all the necessary preparatory work can be done to enable the planned recruitments to take place as soon as possible after the accession,. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of the second and third paragraphs of Article 4, Article 7(1), the third paragraph of Article 27 and points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 29(1) of the Staff Regulations, until 31 December 2010 vacant posts may be filled, within the limit of the number allotted, taking into account budgetary discussions, by appointment of nationals of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia after the actual date of accession of the countries concerned.2. Appointments shall be made:(a) for all grades, after the actual date of accession;(b) except for grades A1 and A2, following competitions on the basis of both qualifications and tests organised as specified in Annex III to the Staff Regulations. Until 31 December 2010, general competitions shall also be held for the recruitment of officials having one of the existing 11 official languages as their main language; such competitions shall simultaneously cover all these languages. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 February 2004.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. Cowen(1) Opinion delivered on 18 November 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) Opinion delivered on 18 July 2003.(3) Opinion delivered on 29 July 2003 (OJ C 224, 19.9.2003, p. 11).
",European official;EC basic post;EC staff;EU official;official of the EU;official of the European Union;staff of the EC;accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;recruitment;enlargement of the Union;Natali report;enlargement of the Community;competition (EU);EC competition;EC internal competition;EC open competition,22
4509,"Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 89/2007 of 30 January 2007 amending Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 308 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 203 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Court of Auditors (2),Whereas:(1) The efficiency of the use made of budgetary means reserved for the Guarantee Fund established by Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 (3) should be improved and the administrative work related to the budgetary management of the Guarantee Fund reduced.(2) The transparency and programming of budgetary transactions in relation to the provisioning of the Guarantee Fund should be enhanced.(3) The Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (4) adopted on 17 May 2006 sets the multiannual financial framework of the European Union for the period 2007 to 2013. Pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement, the funding of the Guarantee Fund is provided for as an obligatory expenditure from the general budget of the European Union for that period.(4) The main function of the Guarantee Fund, namely to shield the general budget of the European Union against shocks due to defaults on loans or guaranteed loans covered by the Fund, should be maintained.(5) The Guarantee Fund covers defaults under loans issued by the European Investment Bank (hereinafter the EIB) for which the Community provides a guarantee under the EIB's external mandate. In addition, in line with the EIB's external mandate as taking effect from 1 February 2007, the Fund should also cover defaults under loan guarantees issued by the EIB for which the Community provides a guarantee.(6) Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The Treaties provide for no powers, other than those in Article 308 of the EC Treaty and Article 203 of the Euratom Treaty, for the adoption of this Regulation,. Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 is hereby amended as follows:1. in Article 1, the first subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:2. in Article 2, the first indent shall be replaced by the following:‘— one annual payment from the general budget of the European Union pursuant to Articles 4 and 5,’;3. in Article 3, the third subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:4. Article 4 shall be replaced by the following:5. Article 5 shall be replaced by the following:— EUR 100 million, or— the remaining amount due in accordance with the smoothing mechanism.6. the Annex shall be deleted. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 January 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentP. STEINBRÜCK(1)  Opinion delivered on 14 March 2006 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  OJ C 313, 9.12.2005, p. 6.(3)  OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2273/2004 (OJ L 396, 31.12.2004, p. 28).(4)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.
",fund (EU);EC fund;credit guarantee;financial management;third country;Community loan;European Investment Bank;EIB;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;budgetary reserve (EU);EAGGF monetary reserve;EC budgetary reserve;agricultural reserve;guarantee fund for lending operations;guarantee fund for lending transactions,22
3336,"2003/864/EC: Commission Decision of 5 December 2003 concerning a specific financial contribution by the Community relating to the surveillance programme of campylobacter in broilers presented by Sweden for the year 2004 (notified under document number C(2003) 4532). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003(2) and, in particular, Article 19 and Article 20 thereof,Whereas:(1) The protection of human health against diseases and infections directly or indirectly transmissible from animals to man (zoonoses) is of paramount importance.(2) The Community is currently in the process of reviewing its policy on the control and prevention of zoonoses.(3) In this framework, the Scientific Committee on Veterinary Measures relating to Public Health was requested to express an opinion on the basis of zoonoses control policies, where special attention should be paid to the assessment of risks related to zoonotic diseases causing major concern to public health.(4) In its conclusions of the opinion of 12 April 2000, the Scientific Committee on Veterinary Measures relating to Public Health identified campylobacter as one of the most important food-borne zoonoses currently, if referring to the number of reported human cases. It recognised that a number of gaps exist in the knowledge of the epidemiology of campylobacter as a food-borne zoonosis. It indicated, in particular, that the efficiency of establishing strict hygiene barriers at poultry farm level should be documented, and that the efficiency of procedures to lower the prevalence of campylobacter at farm level needs further scrutiny.(5) The Swedish authorities presented in 2000, with a view to obtain financial support from the Community, a multiannual national surveillance programme of campylobacter in broilers, to estimate the baseline prevalence both in primary production and in the food chain, and to progressively reinforce implementation of hygienic measures in farms with a view to lower the prevalence at farm level and subsequently along the food chain. The programme started from 1 July 2001.(6) In the light of the importance of campylobacter as a zoonosis, it has been considered useful to provide Community financial assistance for an appropriate period of time within a maximum of four years, to cover certain costs incurred by Sweden and to collect valuable technical and scientific information. For budgetary reasons, Community assistance is decided each year. By Commission Decisions 2001/29/EC(3), 2001/866/EC(4) and 2002/989/EC(5), the Community provided financial assistance respectively for the second semester of the year 2001 and for the years 2002 and 2003.(7) The Swedish authorities have provided the necessary information on the implementation of the programme during the years 2001, 2002 and 2003 that shows its effective implementation.(8) The Swedish authorities presented on 5 September 2003 a programme for Community financial assistance during 2004, and a revised programme on 8 October 2003. On this basis, it appears appropriate to fix the financial assistance provided by the Community for the period 1 January 2004 up to 31 December 2004 to a maximum of EUR 160000.(9) Pursuant to Article 3(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999(6), veterinary and plant health measures undertaken in accordance with Community rules shall be financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund; for financial control purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 apply.(10) A financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are effectively carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for.(11) There is a need to clarify the rate to be used for the conversion of the payment applications submitted in national currency as defined in Article 1(d) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2799/98 establishing agrimonetary arrangements for the euro(7).(12) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. 1. The surveillance programme for campylobacter in broilers presented by Sweden is hereby approved for a period of 12 months starting from 1 January 2004.2. The financial assistance from the Community for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 shall be 50 % of the costs (VAT excluded) incurred by Sweden for laboratory testing, up to SEK 160 per bacteriological test for campylobacter, SEK 320 per test for fingerprinting of campylobacter and up to a maximum of EUR 160000. 1. The financial assistance referred to under Article 1(2) shall be granted to Sweden provided that the implementation of the programme shall be in conformity with the relevant provisions of Community law, including rules on competition and on the award of public contracts and subject to the conditions provided for in points (a) to (e):(a) bringing into force by 1 January 2004 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme;(b) forwarding an intermediate financial and technical evaluation covering the first five months of the programme, at the latest four weeks after the end of the reporting period. The report shall conform to the model as set out in the Annex;(c) forwarding a final report by 31 March 2005 at the latest on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred and the results attained during the period from 1 January to 31 December 2004;(d) these reports providing substantive and valuable technical and scientific information corresponding to the purpose of the Community intervention;(e) implementing the programme effectively.2. When the time limit in subparagraph 1(c) is not respected, the contribution shall be reduced by 25 % on 1 May, 50 % on 1 June, 75 % on 1 July and 100 % on 1 September. The conversion rate for applications submitted in national currency in month ""n"" shall be that of the 10th day of month ""n+1"" or for the first preceding day for which a rate is quoted. This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2004. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Sweden.. Done at Brussels, 5 December 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19.(2) OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1.(3) OJ L 6, 11.1.2001, p. 22.(4) OJ L 323, 7.12.2001, p. 26.(5) OJ L 344, 19.12.2002, p. 45.(6) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.(7) OJ L 349, 24.12.1998, p. 1.ANNEX>PIC FILE= ""L_2003325EN.006102.TIF"">
",animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,22
1630,"81/175/EEC: Commission Decision of 5 March 1981 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Sperry - uniscope 200 display terminal with other peripheral instruments' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties'. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 16 September 1980, the German Government has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""Sperry - uniscope 200 display terminal with other peripheral instruments"", to be used for data processing, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 29 January 1981, within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements, to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a terminal with other peripheral instruments;Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research ; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities ; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus ; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus ; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as ""Sperry - uniscope 200 display terminal with other peripheral instruments"", which is the subject of an application by the German Government of 16 September 1980, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 March 1981.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 184, 15.7.1975, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 134, 31.5.1979, p. 1. (3) OJ No L 318, 13.12.1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;peripheral;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;data processing;automatic data processing;electronic data processing;computer terminal,22
40,"Regulation (EEC) No 1799/72 of the Council of 18 August 1972 determining the rates and conditions of the special allowances provided for in Article 100 of the Staff Regulations which may be granted to compensate for particularly arduous working conditions. ,HAVING REGARD TO THE STAFF REGULATIONS OF OFFICIALS AND THE CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OF OTHER SERVANTS OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES LAID DOWN IN REGULATION ( EEC , EURATOM , ECSC ) NO 259/68 , ( 1 ) AS LAST AMENDED BY REGULATION ( EEC , EURATOM , ECSC ) NO 1369/72 ( 2 ) , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 100 OF THE STAFF REGULATIONS ;HAVING REGARD TO THE PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSION SUBMITTED AFTER CONSULTING THE STAFF REGULATIONS COMMITTEE ;WHEREAS IT IS FOR THE COUNCIL , ACTING ON A PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSION , TO DETERMINE THE RATES AND CONDITIONS OF THE SPECIAL ALLOWANCES WHICH MAY BE GRANTED TO CERTAIN OF THE OFFICIALS COVERED BY ARTICLE 92 OF THE STAFF REGULATIONS TO COMPENSATE FOR PARTICULARLY ARDUOUS WORKING CONDITIONS ;. SPECIAL ALLOWANCES DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES SHALL BE GRANTED TO OFFICIALS COVERED BY ARTICLE 92 OF THE STAFF REGULATIONS WHO ARE CALLED UPON TO DO PARTICULARLY ARDUOUS WORK . THE ALLOWANCES SHALL BE EXPRESSED IN POINTS . A POINT SHALL BE EQUAL TO 0.032 % OF THE BASIC SALARY OF AN OFFICIAL IN GRADE D4 , FIRST STEP . SUCH ALLOWANCES SHALL BE ADJUSTED BY THE WEIGHTING APPLICABLE TO THE REMUNERATION OF OFFICIALS .THE ALLOWANCES SHALL BE PAID MONTHLY . 1 . THE FOLLOWING TABLE SHOWS THE SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS FOR WHICH ALLOWANCES MAY BE GRANTED AND THE NUMBER OF POINTS PER HOUR OF ACTUAL WORK :SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS * NUMBER OF POINTS PER HOUR OF ACTUAL WORK FOR CATEGORIES A , B , C AND DI . SAFETY OF THE INDIVIDUAL : *( A ) WEARING OF PARTICULARLY UNCOMFORTABLE CLOTHING FOR PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE , CONTAMINATION , RADIATION OR CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES : *1 PARTICULARLY HEAVY CLOTHING * 102 SELF-CONTAINED PROTECTIVE SUITS AGAINST FIRE * 503 OTHER SELF-CONTAINED PROTECTIVE SUITS * 344 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WITH SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS * 255 OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WITH BREATHING APPARATUS * 20( B ) PARTIAL PROTECTION : *1 SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS * 162 COMPLETE RESPIRATORS * 103 ANTI-DUST RESPIRATORS * 64 OTHER PROTECTIVE APPARATUS AGAINST TOXIC , ASPHYXIATING , CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES , ETC . * 25 GLOVE-BOX AND TELEMANIPULATORS * 2II . PLACE OF WORK : *( A ) CONFINED : *WORK IN CONFINED PREMISES , WITHOUT DAYLIGHT , WHICH ARE CROSSED BY HIGH-TENSION CABLES OR BY HIGH-TEMPERATURE PIPING AND WHICH ARE SO CLUTTERED UP AS TO MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE ABOUT * 2( B ) NOISY : *WORK IN PREMISES WITH AN AVERAGE SOUND VOLUME EXCEEDING 85 DECIBELS * 2( C ) DANGEROUS SITES WHICH NECESSITATE THE USE OF ONEROUS PROTECTIVE APPLIANCES : *1 UNDERGROUND PASSAGES * 22 PLACES WHERE WORK IS CARRIED OUT AT MORE THAN 6 METRES FROM THE GROUND INVOLVING EXCEPTIONAL RISKS * 5IN THESE CASES THE ALLOWANCE SHALL BE GRANTED BY DECISION OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY AFTER CONSULTING , WHERE APPROPRIATE , THE JOINT COMMITTEE . *III . NATURE OF WORK : *( A ) HANDLING OR WORKING WITH CERTAIN SUBSTANCES IN CONDITIONS WHICH MAKE THE WORK ARDUOUS ( SEE LIST IN ANNEX ) * 2( B ) WORK WITH EXPLOSIVES AS A PYROTECHNIST * 52 . IN ORDER TO MAKE CONSTANT SUPERVISION POSSIBLE , WORK CARRIED OUT UNDER THE CONDITIONS LAID DOWN IN PARAGRAPH 1 MUST BE RECORDED PROMPTLY AND IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER . THIS RECORD SHALL GIVE DETAILS OF THE WORK CARRIED OUT WITH REFERENCE TO THE TABLE ABOVE . THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY SHALL LAY DOWN THE PROCEDURE FOR CARRYING OUT THIS SUPERVISION ; WHERE THE NUMBER OF HOURS OF WORK IN QUESTION CAN BE TAKEN AS BEING THE SAME EVERY MONTH THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY MAY DISREGARD THE RECORD . THE ALLOWANCES FOR WORK CARRIED OUT UNDER THE CONDITIONS LAID DOWN IN ITEM I OF THE TABLE IN ARTICLE 3 MAY NOT BE AGGREGATED ; THIS APPLIES ALSO TO THOSE ALLOWANCES IN ITEMS II AND III OF THE TABLE .MOREVER , THE ALLOWANCES FOR WORK CARRIED OUT UNDER THE CONDITIONS LAID DOWN IN ITEMS I AND III OF THE TABLE MAY NOT BE AGGREGATED . FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS , WHERE SEVERAL ALLOWANCES WOULD BE DUE AT THE SAME TIME THE HIGHEST ONE ONLY SHALL BE PAID . SUBJECT TO THE APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 4 OF REGULATION ( EURATOM ) NO 1371/72 ( 3 ) DETERMINING THE SPECIAL ALLOWANCES FOR CERTAIN SERVICES OF A SPECIAL NATURE , THE ALLOWANCES PAID PURSUANT TO THIS REGULATION SHALL NOT EXCEED 1 500 POINTS PER MONTH FOR EACH OFFICIAL . THIS REGULATION SHALL APPLY BY ANALOGY TO TEMPORARY , AUXILIARY AND ESTABLISHMENT STAFF . IN APRIL EACH YEAR THE COMMISSION SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COUNCIL A REPORT ON :- THE NUMBER OF OFFICIALS AND SERVANTS IN EACH CATEGORY , WHO HAVE RECEIVED THE SPECIAL ALLOWANCES REFERRED TO IN THIS REGULATION , ANALYSED ACCORDING TO THE VARIOUS INSTALLATIONS OF THE RESEARCH CENTRE AND ON THE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED UNDER THE VARIOUS CONDITIONS SET OUT IN THE TABLE IN ARTICLE 3 ,- THE TOTAL EXPENDITURE RELATING TO THESE ALLOWANCES . REGULATION NO 4/63/EURATOM ( 4 ) SHALL BE REPEALED ON THE DAY ON WHICH THIS REGULATION ENTERS INTO FORCE . THIS REGULATION SHALL ENTER INTO FORCE ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING ITS PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES .THIS REGULATION SHALL BE BINDING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND DIRECTLY APPLICABLE IN ALL MEMBER STATES .. DONE AT BRUSSELS , 18 AUGUST 1972 .FOR THE COUNCILTHE PRESIDENTT . WESTERTERPANNEXLIST REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3A . CORROSIVE AND ASPHYXIATING SUBSTANCES :1 . IN MANIPULATING :HALOGENS , HYDROHALOGEN ACIDS ( HYDROCHLORIC AND HYDROFLUORIC ACIDS ) , HALOGEN FLUORIDES ; SULPHURIC ACID , SULPHUR CHLORIDE , CAUSTIC SODA AND CAUSTIC POTASH , AMMONIA .2 . IN TECHNICAL PROCESSES :SCOURING AND PASSIVATION OF STAINLESS STEELS AND LIGHT ALLOYS BY SUBMERSION IN , OR CONTACT WITH , SCOURING OR OXIDIZING AGENTS .B . TOXIC SUBSTANCES :1 . IN MANIPULATING :TOXIC FORMS OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ; BERYLLIUM AND COMPOUNDS ; ARSENIC AND COMPOUNDS ; MERCURY , COMPOUNDS AND AMALGAMS ; TETRAETHYL LEAD ; HYDROCYANIC ACID , CYANIDES AND ACRYLONITRILE ; NITROGEN OXIDE AND NITROGEN DIOXIDE ; PHOSPHORUS AND PHOSPHORIC ETHERS ; SELENIUM ; DEUTERIUM OXIDE .2 . IN TECHNICAL PROCESSES :MANUFACTURE , CONCENTRATION AND STORAGE OF TOXIC FORMS OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ; CASTING , WELDING AND WORKING OF LEAD AND ALLOYS OF LEAD ANTIMONY OR CADMIUM ANTIMONY .C . HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND/OR EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES :1 . IN MANIPULATING :COMPRESSED GASES : ACETYLENE , OXYGEN , METHANE , ETHANE , ETHYLENE AND RARE GASES ; VOLATILE ORGANIC SOLVENTS SUCH AS METHYL ALCOHOL , ETHYL ALCOHOL , DIETHYL ETHER , ACETONE , BENZENE , TOLUENE ; LIQUID METALS SUCH AS SODIUM OR POTASSIUM ; SULPHUR .2 . IN TECHNICAL PROCESSES :ARGON WELDING ; CLEANING AND DEGREASING VERY DIRTY PARTS WITH SOLVENTS SUCH AS TRICHLOROETHYLENE ; USE OF ORGANIC LIQUIDS SUCH AS DIPHENYL , TRIPHENYL , POLYPHENYL , DOWTHERM , HIGHBOILER RESIDUES IN CIRCUITS ; POURING OF PARAFFIN OR BITUMEN .D . DIRTY SUBSTANCES :1 . IN MANIPULATING :CADMIUM , CHROMIUM , NICKEL , BISMUTH , BARIUM , VANADIUM AND MANGANESE COMPOUNDS IN POWDER FORM ; POWDERED IRON OXIDE .2 . IN TECHNICAL PROCESSES :PROCESSING OF GRAPHITE ; GREASING AND DRAINING PUMPS AND MOTORS SUCH AS VACUUM PUMPS , FLUID CIRCULATION PUMPS , DECOMPRESSION PUMPS , COMPRESSED AIR GENERATORS ; POLISHING WITH SPECIAL SUBSTANCES ; HANDLING OF METAL SLAG .THIS ANNEX SHALL BE AMENDED BY THE COUNCIL ON A PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSION IN THE LIGHT OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENTS .
",occupational physiology;fatigue;industrial physiology;physiology of work;work physiology;ratio;toxic substance;dioxin;harmful substance;toxic discharge;toxic product;toxic waste;toxicity;allowances and expenses;mission expenses;transfer bonus;travel expenses;occupational safety;occupational hazard;safety at the workplace;worker safety;working conditions,22
5100,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 254/2010 of 10 March 2010 approving a control programme for Salmonella in poultry in certain third countries in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 as regards the Salmonella control status of certain third countries (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs (1), and in particular Article 21(1) thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 on the control of Salmonella and other specified food-borne zoonotic agents (2), and in particular Article 10(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 of 8 August 2008 laying down a list of third countries, territories, zones or compartments from which poultry and poultry products may be imported into and transit through the Community and the veterinary certification requirements (3) provides that the commodities covered by that Regulation are only to be imported into and transit through the Union from the third countries, territories, zones or compartments listed in Annex I thereto.(2) Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 lays down rules for the control of Salmonella in different poultry populations in the Union. Admission to or retention on the list of third countries provided for in Union legislation from which Member States are authorised to import animals covered by that Regulation is subject to the submission to the Commission by the third country concerned of a control programme for Salmonella with equivalent guarantees as those contained in the national control programmes for Salmonella in the Member States.(3) In accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 584/2008 (4), Salmonella control programmes concerning breeding and productive poultry of turkeys, hatching eggs thereof, day-old chicks of turkeys and slaughter poultry and poultry for restocking of turkeys provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003, are to apply from 1 January 2010 within the Union.(4) Canada, Israel and the United States have submitted to the Commission a control programme for Salmonella in breeding flocks of turkeys, hatching eggs thereof and day-old chicks of turkeys. These programmes provide the guarantees required by Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 and should therefore be approved.(5) Certain third countries currently listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 have not yet submitted any control programme for Salmonella in flocks of turkeys to the Commission, or alternatively the programmes submitted by them do not provide guarantees equivalent to those required by Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003. Imports of breeding and productive poultry of turkeys, hatching eggs thereof, day-old chicks of turkeys and slaughter poultry and poultry for restocking of turkeys should therefore no longer be authorised from those third countries from 1 January 2010.(6) Israel has submitted to the Commission a control programme for Salmonella in day-old chicks of Gallus gallus, intended for flocks of laying hens and broilers, supplementing the control programme of Israel approved by Commission Decision 2007/843/EC (5). Control programmes for Salmonella in flocks of breeding hens and hatching eggs thereof and day-old chicks of Gallus gallus were also submitted by Brazil. These programmes provide the guarantees required by Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 and should therefore be approved.(7) The list of third countries, territories, zones or compartments and the model veterinary certificates for the import of breeding and productive poultry, day old chicks and hatching eggs set out in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The control programme in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 is hereby approved as regards Salmonella:(a) in breeding flocks of turkeys, hatching eggs thereof and day-old chicks of turkeys submitted by Canada, Israel and the United States;(b) in day-old chicks of Gallus gallus intended for flocks of laying hens or broilers submitted by Israel;(c) in breeding hens of Gallus gallus, hatching eggs thereof and day-old chicks of Gallus gallus submitted by Brazil. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2010.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirely and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 March 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 303, 31.10.1990, p. 6.(2)  OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 226, 23.8.2008, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 162, 21.6.2008, p. 3.(5)  OJ L 332, 18.12.2007, p. 81.ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 is amended as follows:1. Part 1 is replaced by the following:ISO code and name of third country or territory Code of third country, territory, zone or compartment Description of third country, territory, zone or compartment Veterinary certificate Specific conditions Specific conditions Avian influenza surveillance status Avian influenza vaccination status Salmonella control statusModel(s) Additional guarantees Closing date (1) Opening date (2)1 2 3 4 5 6 6A 6B 7 8 9AL — Albania AL-0 Whole country EP, E       S4AR — Argentina AR-0 Whole country SPFPOU, RAT, EP, E     A  S4WGM VIIIAU — Australia AU-0 Whole country SPFEP, E       S4BPP, DOC, HEP, SRP       S0, ST0BPR IDOR IIHER IIIPOU VIRAT VIIBR — Brazil BR-0 Whole country SPFBR-1 States of: RAT, BPR, DOR, HER, SRA  N   ABR-2 States of: BPP, DOC, HEP, SRP  N    S5, ST0BR-3 Distrito Federal and States of: WGM VIIIEP, E, POU  N     S4BW — Botswana BW-0 Whole country SPFEP, E       S4BPR IDOR IIHER IIIRAT VIIBY — Belarus BY-0 Whole country EP and E (both “only for transit through the EU”) IXCA — Canada CA-0 Whole country SPFEP, E       S4BPR, BPP, DOR, HER, SRA, SRP  N   A  S1, ST1DOC, HEP  L, NWGM VIIIPOU, RAT  NCH — Switzerland CH-0 Whole country (3)     A  (3)CL — Chile CL-0 Whole country SPFEP, E       S4BPR, BPP, DOC, DOR, HEP, HER, SRA, SRP  N   A  S0, ST0WGM VIIIPOU, RAT  NCN — China CN-0 Whole country EPCN-1 Province of Shandong POU, E VI P2 6.2.2004 —   S4GL — Greenland GL-0 Whole country SPFEP, WGMHK — Hong Kong HK-0 The whole territory of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region EPHR — Croatia HR-0 Whole country SPFBPR, BPP, DOR, DOC, HEP, HER, SRA, SRP  N   A  S2, ST0EP, E, POU, RAT, WGM  NIL — Israel IL-0 Whole country SPFBPR, BPP, DOC, DOR, HEP, HER, SRP  N   A  S5, ST1WGM VIIIEP, E, POU, RAT  N     S4IN — India IN-0 Whole country EPIS — Iceland IS-0 Whole country SPFEP, E       S4KR — Republic of KoreaME — Montenegro ME-O Whole country EPMG — Madagascar MG-0 Whole country SPFEP, E, WGM       S4MY — Malaysia MY-0 — —MY-1 Western Peninsular EPE  P2 6.2.2004    S4MK — former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (4)MX — Mexico MX-0 Whole country SPFEPNA — Namibia NA-0 Whole country SPFBPR IDOR IIHER IIIRAT, EP, E VII      S4NC — New CaledoniaNZ — New Zealand NZ-0 Whole country SPFBPR, BPP, DOC, DOR, HEP, HER, SRA, SRP       S0, ST0WGM VIIIEP, E, POU, RAT       S4PM — Saint Pierre and MiquelonRS — Serbia (5) RS-0 (5) Whole country EPRU — Russia RU-0 Whole country EPSG — Singapore SG-0 Whole country EPTH — Thailand TH-0 Whole country SPF, EPWGM VIII P2 23.1.2004E, POU, RAT  P2 23.1.2004    S4TN — Tunisia TN-0 Whole country SPFDOR, BPR, BPP, HER       S1, ST0WGM VIIIEP, E, POU, RAT       S4TR — Turkey TR-0 Whole country SPFEP, E       S4US — United States US-0 Whole country SPFBPR, BPP, DOC, DOR, HEP, HER, SRA, SRP  N   A  S3, ST1WGM VIIIEP, E, POU, RAT  N     S4UY — Uruguay UY-0 Whole country SPFEP, E, RAT       S4ZA — South Africa ZA-0 Whole country SPFEP, E       S4BPR I    ADOR IIHER IIIRAT VIIZW — Zimbabwe ZW-0 Whole country RAT VIIEP, E       S42. Part 2 is amended as follows:(a) in the section on the ‘Salmonella control programme’, the following entries are added:‘ “S5” Prohibition to export into the Union breeding and productive poultry of Gallus gallus (BPP), slaughter poultry and poultry for restocking (SRP) of Gallus gallus because a Salmonella control programme in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 has not been submitted to the Commission or approved by it.“ST0” Prohibition to export into the Union breeding or productive poultry (BPP) of turkeys, day-old chicks (DOC) of turkeys, slaughter poultry and poultry for restocking (SRP) of turkeys and hatching eggs (HEP) of turkeys because a relevant Salmonella control programme in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 has not been submitted to the Commission or approved by it.“ST1” Prohibition to export into the Union breeding or productive poultry (BPP) of turkeys and slaughter poultry and poultry for restocking (SRP) of turkeys because a relevant Salmonella control programme in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 has not been submitted to the Commission or approved by it.’;(b) in the model certificate for breeding and productive poultry other than ratites (BPP), note 6 of Part II is replaced by the following:‘(6) This guarantee applies for poultry belonging to the species of Gallus gallus and turkeys.’;(c) in the model certificate for day-old chicks other than ratites (DOC), note 6 of Part II is replaced by the following:‘(6) This guarantee applies for poultry belonging to the species of Gallus gallus and turkeys.’;(d) in the model certificate for hatching eggs of poultry other than ratites (HEP), note 5 of Part II is replaced by the following:‘(5) This guarantee applies for poultry belonging to the species of Gallus gallus and turkeys.’;(e) in the model certificate for slaughter poultry and poultry for restocking game supplies other than ratites (SRP), note 6 of Part II is replaced by the following:‘(6) This guarantee applies for poultry belonging to the species of Gallus gallus and turkeys.’.(1)  Commodities, including those transported on the high seas, produced before this date may be imported into the Union during a period of 90 days from this date.(2)  Only commodities produced after this date may be imported into the Union.(3)  In accordance with the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products (OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 132).(4)  The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; provisional code that does not prejudge in any way the definitive nomenclature for this country, which will be agreed following the conclusion of negotiations currently taking place on this subject in the United Nations.(5)  Not including Kosovo, as defined by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999.’
",import;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;third country;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;health certificate,22
12933,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1026/94 of 2 May 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1538/91 introducing detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1906/90 on certain marketing standards for poultry. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1906/90 of 26 June on certain marketing standards for poultry (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3204/93 (2), and in particular Articles 9 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1538/91 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2891/93 (4), specifies the Community reference laboratory responsible for checking the water content of frozen and quick-frozen chickens and their respective competences and tasks; whereas the level reference laboratory to carry out the tasks laid down;Whereas Community financial assistance should initially be provided for a period of three years; whereas this will be re-examined with a view to granting an extension prior to expiry of the initial period;Whereas a contract should be concluded between the European Community and the Community reference laboratory setting out the conditions governing payment of financial assistance;Whereas the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by the chairman,. The following paragraph 14 is hereby added to Article 14a of Regulation (EEC) No 1538/91:'14. The Community shall grant the Community reference laboratory ""Het Spelderholt"", Centre for Poultry Research and Information Services, Beekbergen, the Netherlands, financial assistance of a maximum of ECU 75 000 for a period of three years for the completion of the tasks referrerd to in Annex IX paragraph 1.The financial assistance shall be paid to the reference laboratory in accordance with the terms of a contract concluded between the Commission, acting on behalf of the European Community, and the laboratory.The Director-General of the Directorate-General for Agriculture shall be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the Commission.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 May 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 173, 6. 7. 1990, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 289, 24. 11. 1993, p. 3.(3) OJ No L 143, 7. 6. 1991, p. 11.(4) OJ No L 263, 22. 10. 1993, p. 12.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;marketing standard;grading;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;poultrymeat;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
27673,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 8/2004 of 5 January 2004 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of large-flowered roses originating in Israel. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001(3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 786/2002(4), opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Malta, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip respectively.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 6/2004(5) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97(7), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for large-flowered roses originating in Israel. The Common Customs Tariff duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2004. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of large-flowered roses (CN code ex 0603 10 10 ) originating in Israel, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 7 January 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 January 2004.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22.(2) OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 199, 2.8.1994, p. 1.(4) OJ L 127, 14.5.2002, p. 3.(5) See page 24 of this Official Journal.(6) OJ L 72, 19.3.1988, p. 16.(7) OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1.
",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;import;Israel;State of Israel;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
31449,"Council Decision 2006/205/CFSP of  10 March 2006  implementing Common Position 2004/694/CFSP on further measures in support of the effective implementation of the mandate of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). ,Having regard to Council Common Position 2004/694/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof, in conjunction with the second indent of Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union,Whereas:(1) Under the terms of Common Position 2004/694/CFSP, the Council adopted measures in order to freeze all funds and economic resources belonging to natural persons indicted by the ICTY.(2) On 21 December 2005 the Council adopted Decision 2005/927/CFSP replacing the list of persons set out in the Annex to Common Position 2004/694/CFSP.(3) Following the transfer of Mr Milan LUKIC to the custody of the ICTY on 21 February 2006, his name should be removed from the list.(4) It is necessary to adapt the list contained in the Annex to Common Position 2004/694/CFSP accordingly,. The list of persons set out in the Annex to Common Position 2004/694/CFSP shall be replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 10 March 2006.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. BARTENSTEIN(1)  OJ L 315, 14.10.2004, p. 52. Common Position as last amended by Decision 2005/927/CFSP (OJ L 337, 22.12.2005, p. 71).ANNEX‘ANNEXList of persons referred to in Article 11. Name: DJORDJEVIC Vlastimir2. Name: HADZIC Goran3. Name: KARADZIC Radovan4. Name: MLADIC Ratko5. Name: TOLIMIR Zdravko6. Name: ZELENOVIC Dragan7. Name: ZUPLJANIN Stojan
",natural person;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;restriction of liberty;banishment;compulsory residence order;house arrest;economic sanctions;common foreign and security policy;CFSP;European foreign policy;common foreign policy;common security policy;International Criminal Tribunal;ICT;ICTR;ICTY;International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda;International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia,22
33536,"2007/467/EC: Commission Decision of 28 June 2007 setting up the Expert Group on Radio Frequency Identification. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Whereas:(1) Article 153 of the Treaty assigned the European Community the task of ensuring a high level of protection for consumers, by promoting their right to information and to organising themselves in order to safeguard their interests. Article 163 provides that the Community shall encourage industry to become more competitive at international level and encourage undertakings to exploit the internal market potential to the full, including through the definition of common standards. Article 157 provides that the Community and Member States shall encourage an environment favourable to initiative and shall foster better exploitation of the industrial potential of policies.(2) The Commission Communication entitled ‘Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in Europe: steps towards a policy framework’ (1) (hereinafter ‘the Communication’) announced the creation of the expert group on Radio Frequency Identification (hereinafter ‘RFID’) which should allow a dialogue between stakeholders, in order to fully understand and advise on action which should be taken in relation to the concerns raised in the Communication.(3) It is therefore necessary to set up a group of experts in the field of RFID and to define its tasks and its structure.(4) The group should help to develop a dialogue between consumer organisations, market actors, and national and European authorities, including data protection authorities.(5) Personal data relating to members of the group should be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (2).(6) It is appropriate to fix a period for the application of this Decision. The Commission will in due time consider the advisability of an extension,. The Expert Group on Radio Frequency IdentificationThe ‘Expert Group on Radio Frequency Identification’ group of experts, hereinafter referred to as ‘the group’ is hereby set up with effect from 1.7.2007. TaskThe group's tasks shall be to:(a) To provide advice to the Commission on the content of a Recommendation which shall set out the principles that public authorities and other stakeholders should apply in respect of RFID usage and on the content of other Commission initiatives related to this field;(b) To develop guidelines on how RFID applications should operate taking into account the views of stakeholders and issues relating to long-term users as well as economic and societal aspects of RFID technologies;(c) To support the Commission in its efforts to promote awareness campaigns at Member States and citizen level about the opportunities and challenges of RFID.(d) To provide objective information and facilitate the exchange of experience and good practices in respect of the opportunities and challenges of RFID technology, including applications for Europe's economy and society; to provide objective information on the Community and national regulatory frameworks as regards data protection and privacy, and on other policy concerns. ConsultationThe Commission may consult the group on any matter relating to the implementation in Europe of a safe, secure, privacy-friendly and effective approach to RFID. Membership — Appointment1.   The group shall be composed of up to 35 members.2.   The Director-General of DG ‘Information Society and Media’ or his/her representative shall appoint the members and observers of the group from specialists with competence in the areas referred to in Articles 2 and 3.1 and on the proposal of organisations that have been invited to recommend experts. Alternate members for the members of the group shall be appointed in equal numbers and on the same conditions as the members. An alternate member shall automatically replace the member who is absent or indisposed.3.   Members shall be appointed to ensure a balanced representation of the various stakeholders and, more specifically, will include representatives from the following areas:(a) Civil society:(i) the end-user communities that are subjected to RFID systems (citizens, consumers, patients, employees);(ii) privacy organisations.(b) Interested parties:(i) users from different application sectors (for example, logistics, automotive, aerospace, health, retail, pharmaceuticals);(ii) parties that are actively involved in setting up RFID systems (such as RFID chip producers, designers and manufacturers of packaged tags and readers, software and systems integrators, service providers, and privacy and security solution providers);(iii) standardisation bodies.4.   The following public authorities shall be invited to participate in the group's deliberations as observers:(a) Representatives of the Member States assuming Presidency of the EU over the course of the Expert Group term of office;(b) Representatives of data protection authorities.5.   The following experts shall be invited to participate in the group's deliberations as observers:(a) Academic researchers and practitioners;(b) Technology experts, in particular with regard to the next generation of networked RFIDs (‘Internet of Things’);(c) Legal experts who shall provide advice on existing legislation.6.   Members of the group are appointed for a two-year renewable term of office. They shall remain in office until such time as they are replaced or their term of office ends.7.   Members who are no longer able to contribute effectively to the group's deliberations, who resign or who do not respect the conditions set out in paragraphs three to five of this Article or Article 287 of the Treaty may be replaced for the remaining period of their term of office.8.   The names of the organisations mentioned in paragraph 2 of this article are published on the Internet site of the DG ‘Information Society and Media’. Data on members are collected, processed and published in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001. Operation1.   The group shall be chaired by a representative of the Commission.2.   In agreement with the Commission, sub-groups may be set up to examine specific questions under the terms of reference established by the group. Such groups shall be dissolved as soon as their mandates are fulfilled.3.   The Commission's representative may ask experts or observers with specific competence on a subject on the agenda to participate in the group's or sub-group's deliberations if this is useful and/or necessary.4.   Information obtained by participating in the deliberation of a group or sub-group may not be divulged if, in the opinion of the Commission, that information relates to confidential matters.5.   The group and its sub-groups shall normally meet on Commission premises in accordance with the procedures and schedule established by it. The Commission shall provide secretarial services. Other Commission officials with an interest in the proceedings may attend meetings of the group and its sub-groups.6.   The group shall adopt its rules of procedure on the basis of the standard rules of procedure adopted by the Commission.7.   The Commission may publish, in the original language of the document concerned, any summary, conclusion, or partial conclusion or working document of the group. Meeting expensesThe Commission shall reimburse travel and, where appropriate, subsistence expenses for members, experts and observers in connection with the group's activities in accordance with the Commission's rules on the compensation of external experts.The members shall not be paid for the services they render.Meeting expenses shall be reimbursed within the limits of the annual budget allocated to the group by the responsible Commission services. ApplicabilityThe decision shall apply until 31 March 2009.. Done at Brussels, 28 June 2007.For the CommissionViviane REDINGMember of the Commission(1)  COM(2007) 96 final.(2)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.ANNEXRULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE GROUP OF EXPERTS ON RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID)THE EXPERT GROUP on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID),Having regard to the Commission Decision of setting up an Expert Group on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), and in particular Article 1,Having regard to the standard rules of procedure published by the Commission,HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RULES OF PROCEDURE:Article 1Convening a meeting1.   Meetings of the group are convened by the Chair, either on its own initiative, or at the request of a simple majority of members after the Commission has given its consent.2.   Joint meetings of the group with other groups may be convened to discuss matters falling within their respective areas of responsibility.Article 2Agenda1.   The secretariat shall draw up the agenda under the responsibility of the Chair and send it to the members of the group.2.   The agenda shall be adopted by the group at the start of the meeting.Article 3Forwarding of documents to group members1.   The secretariat shall send the invitation to the meeting and the draft agenda to the group members no later than 30 calendar days before the date of the meeting.2.   The secretariat shall send drafts on which the group is consulted and all other working documents to the group members no later than 14 calendar days before the date of the meeting.3.   In urgent or exceptional cases, the time limits for sending the documentation mentioned in 1 and 2 may be reduced to five calendar days before the date of the meeting.Article 4Opinions of the group1.   As far as possible, the group shall adopt its opinions or reports by a consensus.2.   When consensus cannot be reached, conflicting positions and related backgrounds will be reported so that different positions are clearly understood.Article 5Sub-groups1.   With the consent of the Commission, the group may set up sub-groups to examine specific questions on the basis of terms of reference defined by the group; they shall be disbanded as soon as they have fulfilled those terms of reference.2.   The sub-groups shall report to the group.Article 6Admission of third parties1.   The Commission representative may invite experts or observers with special expertise on a matter on the draft agenda to participate in the group's or sub-groups’ work where appropriate and/or necessary.2.   Experts or observers are not present when the group adopts an opinion or report.Article 7Written procedure1.   If necessary, the group’s opinion on a specific question may be delivered via a written procedure. To this end, the secretariat sends the group members the drafts on which the group is being consulted and any other working documents.2.   However, if a simple majority of group members asks for the question to be examined at a meeting of the group, the written procedure shall be terminated without result and the Chair shall convene a meeting of the group as soon as possible.Article 8SecretariatThe Commission shall provide secretarial support for the group and any sub-groups created under Article 5(1) above.Article 9Summary minutes of the meetingsSummary minutes on the discussion on each point on the agenda and the opinions delivered by the group are drafted by the secretariat under the responsibility of the Chair. The minutes do not mention the individual position of the members during the group’s deliberations. These are adopted by the group.Article 10Attendance listAt each meeting, the secretariat shall draw up, under the responsibility of the Chair, an attendance list specifying, where appropriate, the authorities, organisations or bodies to which the participants belong.Article 11Prevention of conflicts of interest1.   At the start of each meeting, any member whose participation in the group’s deliberations would raise a conflict of interest on a specific item on the agenda shall inform the Chair.2.   In the event of such a conflict of interest, the member shall abstain from discussing the items on the agenda concerned and from any vote on these items.Article 12Correspondence1.   Correspondence relating to the group shall be addressed to the Commission, for the attention of the Chair.2.   Correspondence for group members shall be sent to the (e-mail) address which they provide for that purpose.Article 13Transparency1.   The principles and conditions concerning public access to the group’s documents are the same as laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (1). It is for the Commission to take a decision on requests for access to those documents.2.   The group’s deliberations are confidential.3.   In agreement with the Commission, the group may, by a simple majority of its members, decide to open its deliberations to the public.Article 14Protection of personal dataAll processing of personal data for the purposes of these rules of procedure shall be in accordance with Regulation (EC) 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (2).(1)  OJ L 145, 31.5.2002, p. 43.(2)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.
",transmission network;Euronet;Transpac;broadcasting network;data-transmission network;telecommunications network;self-employed person;adviser;consultant;expert;free-lance;independent;self-employed worker;data protection;data security;waveband;CB;citizens' band radio;radio frequency;consultancy;advice;expertise,22
2154,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 299/97 of 19 February 1997 adopting exceptional support measures for the beef and veal market in Germany. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2222/96 (2), and in particular Article 23 thereof,Whereas Commission Decision 96/239/EC of 27 March 1996 on emergency measures to protect against bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) (3), as amended by Decision 96/362/EC (4), prohibits the exportation of live bovine animals, or any part of them, from the United Kingdom to other Member States and their export to third countries as a result of the incidence of BSE in the United Kingdom; whereas animals born in the United Kingdom had been exported to other Member States prior to the introduction of that export ban; whereas the possibility that those animals, animals imported from Switzerland, or their descendants may enter the human food or animal feed chains has led to a lack of consumer confidence in beef and a disturbance of the market in Germany; whereas it is therefore necessary to take exceptional measures to support that market; whereas it is appropriate to establish a Community part-financed scheme authorizing Germany to purchase the animals concerned with a view to killing and subsequently destroying them;Whereas, in view of the extent of the disease and consequently of the magnitude of the efforts needed to support the market, it would be appropriate for such efforts to be shared by the Community and the Member State concerned; whereas, in similar cases the Community has contributed to the overall expenditure incurred at a rate of 70 %; whereas it is appropriate to provide a Community contribution of 70 % of the purchase price paid by Germany per animal destroyed under this Regulation;Whereas the price paid to producers is to compensate them for not selling the animal in question; whereas those animals must therefore be prohibited from being marketed; whereas it is therefore necessary to specify the conditions for the controls to be carried out by the authorities of the Member State concerned;Whereas provision should be made for Commission experts to check compliance with the conditions as specified;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. 1. Germany is hereby authorized to pay compensation in respect of the bovine animals referred to in paragraph 2 present on a holding located in the territory of Germany and slaughtered by order of the competent authority as part of measures concerning BSE.2. This Regulation covers bovine animals born in the United Kingdom or Switzerland or direct descendants of such animals, up to a maximum of 19 200 animals. The animals referred to in Article 1 shall be killed either on the farm or in a rendering plant. After being slaughtered on the farm, the animals shall be transported immediately to a rendering plant. The German competent authority shall:- carry out the necessary administrative checks and on-the-spot supervision of the operations referred to in Article 2, and- control those operations on the basis of frequent and unannounced inspections, in particular to verify that the material obtained has been effectively destroyed.The results of these checks, controls and examinations shall be made available to the Commission on request. 1. The amount of compensation per animal to be paid to producers or their agents by the German competent authority under Article 1 (1) shall be equal to the objective market value in Germany of each animal concerned established on the basis of a system of objective evaluation agreed on by the German competent authority, but may not exceed ECU 1 050.2. The Community shall part-finance at a rate of 70 % the expenditure relating to the amount of compensation referred to in paragraph 1 of animals slaughtered in accordance with Article 1.3. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, the German competent authority is authorized to pay supplementary amounts in respect of bovine animals slaughtered under this scheme. The Community shall not part-finance such expenditure. Germany shall adopt all measures necessary to ensure proper application of this scheme. It shall inform the Commission as soon as possible of the measures which it has taken and of any amendments thereto. The German competent authority:- shall inform the Commission each Wednesday of the number of animals slaughtered under this scheme during the preceding week,- shall draw up a detailed report on the controls which it has taken under the measures referred to in Article 5 and communicate this to the Commission each month. Without prejudice to Article 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 (5), Commission experts, accompanied where appropriate by experts from the Member States, shall carry out, in collaboration with the German competent authority, on-the-spot checks to verify compliance with all the provisions of this Regulation. The measures taken under this Regulation shall be considered to be intervention measures within the meaning of Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 29 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 February 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 24.(2) OJ No L 296, 21. 11. 1996, p. 50.(3) OJ No L 78, 28. 3. 1996, p. 47.(4) OJ No L 139, 12. 6. 1996, p. 17.(5) OJ No L 94, 28. 4. 1970, p. 13.
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15979,"97/101/EC: Council Decision of 27 January 1997 establishing a reciprocal exchange of information and data from networks and individual stations measuring ambient air pollution within the Member States. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community and in particular Article 130s (1), thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189c of the Treaty (3),(1) Whereas the fifth European Community action programme on the environment (4) provides for the collection of baseline data on the environment and an improvement in their compatibility, comparability and transparency;(2) Whereas the objectives and tasks of the European Environment Agency are set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90 of 7 May 1990 on the establishment of the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network (5);(3) Whereas it is necessary to establish a procedure for the exchange of information on air quality in order to help combat pollution and nuisance, with a view to improving the quality of life and environment throughout the Community, through monitoring long-term trends and improvements resulting from national and Community legislation to combat air pollution;(4) Whereas duplication in transferring information should be avoided, in particular as regards information to be transmitted to the European Environment Agency and the Commission;(5) Whereas experience built up as the result of exchanges of information pursuant to Council Decision 75/441/EEC of 24 June 1975 establishing a common procedure for the exchange of information between the surveillance and monitoring networks based on data relating to atmospheric pollution caused by certain compounds and suspended particulates (6) and by Council Decision 82/459/EEC of 24 June 1982 establishing a reciprocal exchange of information and data from networks and individual stations measuring air pollution within the Member States (7) makes it possible to establish a more complete and representative exchange of information by increasing the number of pollutants considered and by including networks and individual stations measuring ambient air pollution;(6) Whereas a distinction should be made between information that must always be transmitted, in particular relating to Council Directive 96/62/EC of 27 September 1996 on ambient air quality assessment and management (8) (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directive on air quality`), and information that must be submitted where it is available;(7) Whereas the information collected needs to be sufficiently representative to enable pollution levels to be mapped throughout the Community;(8) Whereas using common criteria for validating and processing the measurement results will increase the compatibility and comparability of the data transmitted,. Objectives1. A reciprocal exchange of information and data from networks and individual stations measuring ambient air pollution, hereinafter referred to as 'reciprocal exchange`, is hereby established. It shall apply to:- networks and stations, covering detailed information describing the air-pollution monitoring networks and stations operating in the Member States,- measurements of air quality obtained from stations: the exchange covers data calculated in accordance with points 3 and 4 of Annex I from measurements of air pollution by stations in the Member States.2. The Commission and the bodies referred to in Article 6 shall be responsible for the operation of the reciprocal exchange. In order to benefit from the experience acquired by the European Environment Agency and within its sphere of competence, the Commission shall call upon the Environmental Agency, inter alia as regards the operation and practical implementation of the information system. Pollutants1. The reciprocal exchange shall cover the air pollutants listed in Annex I to the Directive on air quality.2. Within the framework of the reciprocal exchange, the Member States shall also report on air pollutants listed in point 2 of Annex I to the extent that the relevant data are available to the bodies mentioned in Article 6 and are measured continuously by Member States. StationsThe reciprocal exchange, within the meaning of Article 1, covers stations:- which are used in the framework of the implementation of directives adopted in accordance with Article 4 of the Directive on air quality,- which, without being covered by the directives referred to in the first indent, will be selected for this purpose amongst existing stations at national level by the Member States in order to estimate local pollution levels for pollutants listed under point 2 of Annex I and regional (so called 'background`) pollution levels for all pollutants listed in Annex I,- as far as possible, which took part in the reciprocal exchange of information established by Decision 82/459/EEC, provided that they are not covered by the second indent. Required information on networks and stations1. The information to be communicated to the Commission shall concern the characteristics of the measurement stations, the measurement equipment and the operational procedures followed in those stations and the structure and organization of the network to which they belong. This information shall be transmitted unless it has been made available to the Commission within the existing legislation on air quality. The information required is specified on an indicative basis in Annex II. In accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 7, the Commission shall specify the minimum information which Member States shall transmit.2. As regards stations referred to in the first indent of Article 3 the reciprocal exchange will apply once the legislation referred to in Article 4 of the Directive on air quality is in force.3. Six months after the entry into force of this Decision at the latest, the Commission will make available to the Member States the existing data base containing the information already collected by its services on the subject, and software enabling it to be used and updated. The Member States shall correct, amend and/or supplement that information. The updated computer files shall be sent to the Commission during the second year following the entry into force of this Decision and by 1 October at the latest.This information will be accessible to the public via an information system set up by the European Environment Agency; it may also be supplied by the Agency or by the Member States upon request.4. In accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 7, the Commission shall specify the technical procedures for the transfer of information, taking into account the provisions of Article 1 (2).5. Following the first sending of information by the Member States, the Commission shall include the information transmitted in its data base and prepare each year a technical report on the information collected; it shall make available to the Member States the updated 'networks-stations` data base at the latest by 1 July. The Member States shall correct, amend and/or supplement that information. The updated computer files shall be sent to the Commission by 1 October at the latest. Information to be provided on data obtained by stations1. The Commission shall be provided with the following results:(a) data as defined in points 3 and 4 of Annex I for those stations referred to in the first indent of Article 3 and selected according to criteria specified in directives adopted in accordance with Article 4 of the Directive on air quality; account shall be taken of the various conditions of air quality in each Member State for the selection of those stations;(b) at least annual data as defined in point 4 of Annex I for all the other stations referred to in the second indent of Article 3;(c) data as defined in points 3 and 4 of Annex I for all the stations referred to in the third indent of Article 3.These data shall be transmitted unless they have been made available to the Commission under the existing legislation on air quality.2. The Member States shall be responsible for validating the data transmitted or used to calculate the values transmitted in accordance with the general rules set out in Annex III. Any aggregation of data and the calculation of statistics by a Member State shall comply with criteria at least as stringent as those indicated in Annex IV.3. The Member States shall transmit the results for the calendar year by 1 October of the following year at the latest; the first transfer shall cover the calendar year 1997.4. As fas as possible, the Member States shall transmit to the Commission the information collected from 1 October 1989 to the date of entry into force of this Decision by the stations which took part in the reciprocal exchange of information established by Decision 82/459/EEC.5. In accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 7, the Commission shall specify the technical procedures for the transfer of results, taking into account the provisions of Article 1 (2).6. The Commission shall include the data transmitted in its data base and prepare each year a technical report on the information collected and shall make available to the Member States the updated 'results` data base.The information will be accessible to the public via an information system set up by the European Environment Agency; it may also be supplied by the Agency upon request.The information, whether accessible, supplied or included in the report, will be based only on validated data.7. The Commission shall prepare a general report for the public, summarizing the collected data and outlining the underlying trends in air quality in the European Union.8. In agreement with the Member States, the Commission shall ensure the transfer to international bodies of selected data needed for the purposes of various international programmes. Each Member State shall designate one or several bodies responsible for the implementation and operation of the reciprocal exchange and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. In accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 12 of the Directive on air quality, the Commission shall specify, where appropriate:- the preparation and updating of procedures concerning the transfer of data and information,- liaison with the activities undertaken by the European Environment Agency in the field of air pollution,- amendments to points 2, 3 and 4 of Annex I, Annex II, Annex III and Annex IV,- how to take into account new concepts of measurement techniques in the reciprocal exchange procedure,- the extension of the procedure to data and information from third countries. No later than the end of a five-year period following the entry into force of this Decision, the Commission shall submit to the Council a report on its implementation. This report shall be accompanied by any proposal the Commission deems appropriate to amend this Decision. This Decision shall apply with effect from 1 January 1997. 0This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 January 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. ZALM(1) OJ No C 281, 7. 10. 1994, p. 9.(2) OJ No C 110, 2. 5. 1995, p. 3.(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 16 June 1995 (OJ No C 166, 3. 7. 1995, p. 177), Council Common Position of 26 February 1996 (OJ No C 219, 27. 7. 1996, p. 1) and Decision of the European Parliament of 18 September 1996 (OJ No C 320, 28. 10. 1996, p. 74).(4) OJ No C 138, 17. 5. 1993, p. 5.(5) OJ No L 120, 11. 5. 1990, p. 1.(6) OJ No L 194, 25. 7. 1975, p. 32. Decision repealed by Decision 82/459/EEC (OJ No L 210, 19. 7. 1982, p. 1).(7) OJ No L 210, 19. 7. 1982, p. 1.(8) OJ No L 296, 21. 11. 1996, p. 55.ANNEX ILIST OF POLLUTANTS, STATISTICAL PARAMETERS AND UNITS OF MEASUREMENT1. Pollutants listed in Annex I to the Directive on air quality2. Pollutants not listed in Annex I to the Directive on air quality:>TABLE>3. Data, units of measurement and averaging times:>TABLE>4. Data, calculated over the calendar year, to be transmitted to the Commission:- For pollutants 1 to 35:the arithmetic mean, the median, the percentiles 98 (and 99,9 which may be transmitted on a voluntary basis for pollutants for which the mean is calculated over 1 hour) and the maximum calculated from raw data corresponding to the recommended averaging times indicated in the table above; for pollutant 7 (ozone), the statistical parameters should also be calculated from mean values over 8 hours;- For pollutants 2, 36 and 37:the arithmetic mean, calculated from raw data corresponding to the recommended averaging times indicated in the table above.The xth percentile should be calculated from the values actually measured. All the values should be listed in increasing order:1ANNEX IIINFORMATION CONCERNING NETWORKS, STATIONS AND MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUESTo the extent possible, as much information as feasible should be supplied about the following indicative points:I. INFORMATION CONCERNING NETWORKS- Name,- Abbreviation,- Geographical coverage (local industry, town/city, urban area/conurbation, county, region, entire country),- Body responsible for network management- name,- name of person responsible,- address,- telephone and fax numbers,- Time reference basis (GMT, local)II. INFORMATION CONCERNING STATIONS1. General information- Name,- Reference number or code,- Name of technical body responsible for the station (if different from that responsible for the network),- Type of station- traffic,- industrial,- background,- Purpose of the station (local, national, EU dir., GEMS, OECD, EMEP, . . .),- Geographical coordinates,- Altitude,- NUTS level III,- Pollutants measured,- Meteorological parameters measured,- other relevant information: prevailing wind direction, ratio between distance from and height of closest obstacles, . . . .2. Local environment/Landscape morphology- Type of zone- urban,- suburban,- rural,- Characterization of zone- residential,- commercial,- industrial,- agricultural,- natural,- Number of inhabitants of the zone.3. Main sources of emission- public power, co-generation and district heating,- commercial, institutional and residential combustion,- industrial combustion,- production processes,- extraction and distribution of fossil fuels,- solvent use,- road transport,- other mobiles sources and machinery (to be specified),- waste treatment and disposal,- agriculture,- nature.4. Characterization of traffic (only for traffic-orientated stations)- wide street with- large volume of traffic (in excess of 10 000 vehicles a day),- moderate volume of traffic (between 2 000 and 10 000 vehicles a day),- low volume of traffic (less than 2 000 vehicles a day),- narrow street with- large volume of traffic (in excess of 10 000 vehicles a day),- moderate volume of traffic (between 2 000 and 10 000 vehicles a day),- low volume of traffic (less than 2 000 vehicles a day),- canyon street with- large volume of traffic (in excess of 10 000 vehicles a day),- moderate volume of traffic (between 2 000 and 10 000 vehicles a day),- low volume of traffic (less than 2 000 vehicles a day),- highway- large volume of traffic (in excess of 10 000 vehicles a day),- moderate volume of traffic (between 2 000 and 10 000 vehicles a day),- low volume of traffic (less than 2 000 vehicles a day),- others: crossroad, signal lights, parking, bus stop, taxi stop . . ..III. INFORMATION CONCERNING MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES- Equipment- name,- analytical principle,- Characteristics of sampling- location of sampling point (facade of building, pavement, kerbside, courtyard),- height of sampling point,- length of sampling line,- result-integrating time,- sampling time,- Calibration- type: automatic, manual, automatic and manual,- method,- frequency.ANNEX IIIDATA VALIDATION PROCEDURE AND QUALITY CODES1. Validation procedureThe validation procedure should:- take into consideration, for example, disturbances due to maintenance, calibration or technical problems, off-scale measurements and data indicating rapid variations, such as excessive falls or rises,The data should also be revised on the basis of criteria based on a knowledge of climatic and meteorological influences specific to the site during the measurement period, and- enable the detection of erroneous measurements by techniques such as comparison with preceding months and with other pollutants and standard deviation analysis.The validation list drawn up during the marking of data should also be examined and verified.2. Quality codesAll transmitted data are deemed to be valid, except when associated with code T or N as defined below:- Code T: corresponds to data not (or not yet) subjected to the validation procedure as specified in point 1.- Code N: corresponds to data characterized as erroneous or doubtful, during the validation procedure as specified in point 1.ANNEX IVCRITERIA FOR THE AGGREGATION OF DATA AND THE CALCULATION OF STATISTICAL PARAMETERS(a) Aggregation of dataThe criteria for the calculation of one-hour and 24-hour values from data with a smaller averaging time are:>TABLE>(b) Calculation of statistical parameters>TABLE>The ratio between the number of valid data for the two seasons of the year considered cannot be greater than 2, the two seasons being winter (from January to March inclusive and from October to December inclusive) and summer (from April to September inclusive).
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12572,"94/875/EC: Commission Decision of 21 December 1994 approving the programme for the eradication and surveillance of brucella melitensis for 1995 presented by Spain and fixing the level of the Community' s financial contribution (Only the Spanish text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 24 thereof,Whereas Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of brucella melitensis;Whereas by letter dated 11 July 1994, Spain has submitted a programme for the eradication of brucella melitensis;Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC on laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring  of certain animal diseases (3), as last amended by Council Directive 92/65/EEC (4);Whereas this programme appears on the priority list of programmes for the eradication and surveillance of animal diseases which can benefit from financial participation from the Community and which was established by Commission Decision 94/769/EC (5);Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 50 % of the costs incurred by Spain up to a  maximum of ECU 6 000 000;Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication of brucella melitensis presented by Spain is hereby approved for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1995. Spain shall bring into force by 1 January 1995 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. 1. Financial participation by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs incurred in Spain by way of compensation to owners for the slaughter of animals up to a maximum of ECU 6 000 000.2. The financial contribution of the Community shall be granted subject to:- forwarding a report to the Commission every three months on the progress of the programme and the costs incurred,- forwarding a final report on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred by 1 June 1996 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54.(5) OJ No L 305, 30. 11. 1994, p. 38.
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11265,"Council Directive 93/94/EEC of 29 October 1993 relating to the space for mounting the rear registration plate of two or three-wheel motor vehicles. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 92/61/EEC of 30 June 1992 relating to the type-approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles(1) ,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(2) ,In cooperation with the European Parliament(3) ,Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(4) ,Whereas the internal market comprises an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital is ensured; whereas the measures necessary for its operation should be adopted;Whereas, with regard to the space for mounting the rear registration plate, in each Member State two or three-wheel motor vehicles must display certain technical characteristics laid down by mandatory provisions which differ from one Member State to  another; whereas, as a result of their differences, such provisions constitute a barrier to trade within the Community;Whereas those obstacles to the operation of the internal market may be removed if the same requirements are adopted by all Member States in place of their national rules;Whereas it is necessary to draw up harmonized requirements concerning the the space for mounting the rear registration plate of two or three-wheel motor vehicles in order to enable the type-approval and component type-approval procedures laid down in  Directive 92/61/EEC to be applied for each type of such vehicle;Whereas the objective of this Directive is not to harmonize the dimensions of registration plates used in the various Member States; whereas the Member States should therefore ensure that protruding registration plates do not constitute a danger for  users, without, however, this requiring any modification with regard to vehicle construction;Whereas, given the scale and impact of the action proposed in the sector in question, the Community measures covered by this Directive are necessary, indeed essential, to achieve the aim in view, which is to establish Community vehicle type-approval;  whereas that aim cannot be adequately achieved by the Member States individually;. This Directive and its Annex apply to the space for mounting the rear registration plate of all types of vehicle as defined in Article 1 of Directive 92/61/EEC. The procedure for the granting of component type-approval in respect of the space for mounting the rear registration plate of two or three-wheel motor vehicle and the conditions governing the free movement of such vehicles shall be as laid  down in Chapters II and III of Directive 92/61/EEC. Any amendments necessary to adapt the requirements of the Annexes to technical progress shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Directive 70/156/EEC(5) . 1.  Member States shall adopt and publish the provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before 1 May 1995. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When the Member States adopt these provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by the  Member States.From the date mentioned in the first subparagraph Member States may not, for reasons connected with the space for mounting the rear registration plate, prohibit the initial entry into service of vehicles which conform to this Directive.They shall apply the provisions referred to in the first subparagraph as from 1 November 1995.2.  Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 October 1993.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. URBAIN(1) OJ No L 225, 10. 8. 1992, p. 72.(2) OJ No C 293, 9. 11. 1992, p. 38.(3) OJ No C 337, 21. 12. 1992, p. 104 and Decision of 27 October 1993 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4) OJ No C 73, 15. 3. 1993, p. 22.(5) OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1, Directive as last amended by Directive 92/53/EEC (OJ No L 225, 10. 8. 1992, p. 1).ANNEX1. DIMENSIONSThe dimensions of the space for mounting the rear registration plate of two or three-wheel motor vehicles(1)  are as follows:1.1. Mopeds and light quadricycles1.1.1. Width: 100 mm;1.1.2. Height: 175 mm;or1.1.3. Width: 145 mm;1.1.4. Height: 125 mm.1.2. Motorcycles, tricycles up to a maximum power of 15 kW and quadricycles other than light quadricycles:1.2.1. Width: 280 mm;1.2.2. Height: 210 mm.1.3. Tricycles with a maximum power exceeding 15 kW:1.3.1. The provisions for passenger cars as set out in Directive 70/222/EEC shall apply.2. GENERAL LOCATION2.1. The mounting for the rear registration plate of a motorcycle, motorcycle combination or tricycle must be located at the rear of the vehicle in such a manner that:2.1.1. the plate can be positioned within the longitudinal planes passing through the outer extremities of the vehicle.3. INCLINATION3.1. The rear registration plate:3.1.1. must be at right angles to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle;3.1.2. may be inclined from the vertical by not more 30° when the backing plate for the registration number faces upwards;3.1.3. may be inclined by not more than 15° from the vertical when the backing plate for the registration number faces downwards;4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT4.1. No point on the space for mounting the registration plate may be more than 1,5 m above the ground when the vehicle is laden (kerb mass plus a mass of 75 kg).5. MINIMUM HEIGHT5.1. No point on the space for mounting the registration plate shall be less than 0,20 m above the ground, or less than the radius of the wheel above the ground if that is less than 0,20 m, when the vehicle is laden (kerb mass plus a mass of 75 kg).6. GEOMETRIC VISIBILITY6.1. The space for mounting the plate must be visible within a space bordered by two dihedrals: one with a horizontal edge defined by two planes passing through the upper and lower horizontal edges of the space for mounting the plate, the angles of  which in relation to the horizontal are shown in Figure 1; the other with a perceptibly vertical edge defined by two planes passing through each side of the plate, the angles of which in relation to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle are shown  in Figure 2.Figure 1Angle of geometric visibility (dihedral with horizontal edge)Figure 2Angle of geometric visibilty (dihedral with perceptibly vertical edge)Appendix 1  Information document in respect of the space for mounting the rear registration plate of a type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle(to be attached to the application for component type-approval where this is submitted separately from the application for vehicle type-approvalOrder No (assigned by the applicant):  .The application for component type-approval in respect of the space for mounting the rear registration plate of a type of two or three-wheel motor vehicle must contain the information set out in Annex II to Council Directive 92/61/EEC:- Part A, in sections:- 0.1,- 0.2,- 0.4 to 0.6,- 2.2,- 2.1.1,- Part B, in sections 1.2, 1.2.1. and,- Part C, in sections 2.11 and 2.11.1.Appendix 2  Name of administrationComponent type-approval certificate in respect of the space for mounting the rear registration plate of a type of two or three-wheel motor vehicleMODELReport No . by technical service . date .Component type-approval No  .Extension No .1. Trade mark of name of vehicle .2. Vehicle type .3. Manufacturer's name and address ..4. Name and address of manufacturer's representative (if any)  ..5. Date vehicle submitted for test .6. Component type-approval has been granted/refused(2) .7. Place .8. Date .9. Signature .(1) In the case of mopeds, this is any registration and/or identification plate.(2) Delete as appropriate.
",approval;COC;certificate of compliance;certificate of conformity;quality certificate;quality certification;vehicle registration;number plate;registration plate;technical regulations;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;two-wheeled vehicle;bicycle;cycle;lightweight motorcycle;motorbike;motorcycle;scooter;motor vehicle,22
3895,"Council Decision 2005/890/CFSP of  12 December 2005  implementing Common Position 2004/179/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova. ,Having regard to Common Position 2004/179/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof, in conjunction with Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union,Whereas:(1) On 23 February 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/179/CFSP.(2) On 26 August 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/622/CFSP in order to extend the scope of the restrictive measures imposed by Common Position 2004/179/CFSP to persons responsible for the design and implementation of the intimidation and closure campaign against Latin-script Moldovan schools in the Transnistrian region.(3) On 21 February 2005, the Council adopted Common Position 2005/147/CFSP (2) extending and amending Common Position 2004/179/CFSP.(4) Annex II to Common Position 2004/179/CFSP should be amended in recognition of the improvements in the situation of Latin-script schools in some areas of the Transnistrian region,. Annex II to Common Position 2004/179/CFSP shall be replaced by the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 12 December 2005.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. STRAW(1)  OJ L 55, 24.2.2004, p. 68. Common Position as amended by Common Position 2004/622/CFSP (OJ L 279, 28.8.2004, p. 47).(2)  OJ L 49, 22.2.2005, p. 31.ANNEX‘ANNEX IILIST OF PERSONS REFERRED TO IN THE SECOND INDENT OF ARTICLE 1(1)1. PLATONOV, Yuri Mikhailovich,2. CHERBULENKO, Alla Viktorovna,
",international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;restriction of liberty;banishment;compulsory residence order;house arrest;political figure;female politician;male politician;politician;politician (female);politician (male);statesman;freedom of movement;freedom to travel;right to freedom of movement;right to move freely;Moldova;Republic of Moldova,22
36786,"Council Decision of 22 December 2009 amending Annex 3, Part I, to the Common Consular Instructions on third-country nationals subject to airport visa requirements. ,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 789/2001 of 24 April 2001 reserving to the Council implementing powers with regard to certain detailed provisions and practical procedures for examining visa applications (1),Having regard to the initiative of the Federal Republic of Germany,Whereas:(1) Annex 3, Part I, to the Common Consular Instructions contains the joint list of third countries whose nationals are subject to airport transit visa (ATV) requirements by all Member States.(2) Germany and the Netherlands wish, as regards Ethiopian nationals, to limit the ATV requirement to persons who do not hold a valid visa for a Member State or for a State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area of 2 May 1992, Canada, Japan, or the United States of America. Annex 3, Part I, to the Common Consular Instructions should therefore be amended accordingly.(3) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application. Given that this Decision builds upon the Schengen acquis under the provisions of Title V of Part Three of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark shall, in accordance with Article 4 of that Protocol, decide within a period of six months after the date of adoption of this Decision whether it will implement the Decision in its national law.(4) As regards Iceland and Norway, this Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (2), which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point A, of Council Decision 1999/437/EC of 17 May 1999 on certain arrangements for the application of that Agreement (3).(5) As regards Switzerland, this Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation's association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (4), which fall in the area referred to in Article 1, point A, of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2008/146/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion of that Agreement on behalf of the European Community (5).(6) As regards Liechtenstein, this Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation's association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, which fall in the area referred to in Article 1, point A, of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Decision 2008/261/EC of 28 February 2008 on the signature of that protocol on behalf of the European Community (6).(7) This Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis in which the United Kingdom does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2000/365/EC of 29 May 2000 concerning the request of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (7). The United Kingdom is therefore not taking part in its adoption and is not bound by it or subject to its application.(8) This Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis in which Ireland does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland's request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (8). Ireland is therefore not taking part in its adoption and is not bound by it or subject to its application.(9) As regards Cyprus, this Decision constitutes an act building upon the Schengen acquis or otherwise related to it within the meaning of Article 3(2) of the 2003 Act of Accession.(10) This Decision constitutes an act building on the Schengen acquis or otherwise related to it within the meaning of Article 4(2) of the 2005 Act of Accession,. Annex 3, Part I, to the Common Consular Instructions is hereby amended as follows:1. In the entry regarding Ethiopia, the following footnote shall be inserted:— nationals in possession of a valid visa for a Member State or for a State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area of 2 May 1992, Canada, Japan or the United States of America, or when they return from these countries after having used the visa’.2. Below the list of third countries in the explanation part, under the third subparagraph, the following subparagraph shall be added: This Decision shall enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision is addressed to the Member States in accordance with the Treaties.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 2009.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. CARLGREN(1)  OJ L 116, 26.4.2001, p. 2.(2)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 36.(3)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31.(4)  OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 52.(5)  OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 1.(6)  OJ L 83, 26.3.2008, p. 3.(7)  OJ L 131, 1.6.2000, p. 43.(8)  OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20.
",airport;aerodrome;airport facilities;airport infrastructure;heliport;high altitude airport;regional airport;runway;seaplane base;third country;transit;passenger transit;transit of goods;foreign national;alien;national of a third country;admission of aliens;tourist visa;visa;Schengen Agreement;visa policy;Ethiopia,22
35552,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 160/2008 of 21 February 2008 registering certain names in the Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Pane di Matera (PGI), Tinca Gobba Dorata del Pianalto di Poirino (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 and in accordance with Article 17(2) thereof, Italy's applications to register the names ‘Pane di Matera’ and ‘Tinca Gobba Dorata del Pianalto di Poirino’ were published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no objections within the meaning of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 were received by the Commission, these names should be entered in the Register,. The names contained in the Annex to this Regulation shall be entered in the Register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 February 2008.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).(2)  OJ C 128, 9.6.2007, p. 15 (Pane di Matera), OJ C 128, 9.6.2007, p. 19 (Tinca Gobba Dorata del Pianalto di Poirino).ANNEX1.   Agricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.7.   Fresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived therefromITALYTinca Gobba Dorata del Pianalto di Poirino (PDO)2.   Foodstuffs listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 510/2006:Class 2.4.   Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker's waresITALYPane di Matera (PGI)
",Italy;Italian Republic;bread;fish;piscicultural species;species of fish;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,22
1948,"82/81/EEC: Commission Decision of 23 December 1981 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Canberra Ge(Li) detector, model 7229, with cryostat, model 7500' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 16 June 1981, the Federal Republic of Germany has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Canberra Ge(Li) detector, model 7229, with cryostat, model 7500', to be used for the quantitative determination of radioactive nuclides in ecological specimens, should be considered to be a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 15 December 1981 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a detector; whereas its objective technical characteristics such as the very high resolution and the use to which it is put make it specially suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for scientific activities; whereas it must therefore be considered to be a scientific apparatus;Whereas, however, on the basis of information received from Member States, apparatus of scientific value equivalent to the said apparatus, capable of being used for the same purposes, are currently being manufactured in the Community; whereas this applies, in particular, to the apparatus manufactured on request by Harshaw Chemie BV, Strijkviertel 67, 3454 ZG De Meern, the Netherlands and by Montedel-Laben, via Bassini 15, 20133 Milan, Italy,. The apparatus described as 'Canberra Ge(Li) detector, model 7229, with cryostat, model 7500', which is the subject of an application by the Federal Republic of Germany of 16 June 1981, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 December 1981.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 134, 31. 5. 1979, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;measuring equipment;measuring instrument;meter;radioactivity;atomic radiation;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
23258,"Council Regulation (EC) No 164/2002 of 28 January 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 imposing a definitive countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel wire having a diameter of 1 mm or more, originating in India. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 of 6 October 1997 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community(1), and in particular Article 20 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PREVIOUS PROCEDURE(1) By Regulation (EC) 1599/1999(2), the Council imposed a definitive countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel wire having a diameter of 1 mm or more (hereinafter referred to as ""the product concerned"") falling within CN code ex 7223 00 19 originating in India. The measures took the form of ad valorem duties of between 0 and 35,4 % on individual exporters with a residual duty of 48,8 %.B. CURRENT PROCEDURE1. Request for review(2) After the definitive measures had been imposed, the Commission received a request for the initiation of an accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999, pursuant to Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 (hereinafter referred to as ""the basic Regulation""), from two Indian producers of the product concerned, Sindia Steels Limited and Nevatia Steel &  Alloys Private Limited (""Nevatia""), both located in Mumbai. The companies concerned claimed that they were not related to any other exporting producers of the product concerned in India. Furthermore, they claimed that they had not exported the product concerned during the original period of investigation (1 April 1997 to 31 March 1998), but had exported the product concerned to the Community since then.2. Initiation of an accelerated review(3) The Commission examined the evidence submitted by the two Indian exporting producers concerned and considered it sufficient to justify the initiation of a review in accordance with the provisions of Article 20 of the basic Regulation. After consultation of the Advisory Committee and after the Community industry concerned had been given the opportunity to comment, the Commission initiated, by a notice in the Official Journal(3), an accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 with regard to the companies concerned and commenced its investigation.3. Product concerned(4) The product covered by the current review is the same product as that under consideration in Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999.4. Parties concerned(5) The Commission officially advised the two companies concerned and the Government of India (GOI). Furthermore, it gave other parties directly concerned the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing. However, no such request was received by the Commission.The Commission sent a questionnaire to the companies concerned and received full replies within the deadline. The Commission sought and verified all information it deemed necessary for the purpose of the investigation and carried out verification visits at the premises of the companies concerned.5. Investigation period(6) The investigation of subsidisation covered the period from 1 April 1998 to 31 March 1999 (hereinafter referred to as ""the investigation period"").6. Methodology(7) The same methodology as that used in the original investigation was applied in the current investigation.C. SCOPE OF THE REVIEW(8) As no request for a review of the findings on injury was made in this investigation, this review was limited to subsidisation.(9) The Commission examined the same subsidy schemes which were analysed in the original investigation. It was also examined whether the exporting producers had used any subsidy schemes which were alleged in the original complaint but not used during the original investigation.It was finally examined whether the exporting producers had made use of any subsidy schemes which were established after the end of the original investigation period, or had received ad hoc subsidies after this date.D. RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION1. Withdrawal of request for review(10) During the investigation, one company, Nevatia, withdrew its request for an accelerated review. Therefore, the investigation regarding this company shall be terminated. Consequently, the further analysis only refers to the other request for an accelerated review, i.e. by Sindia Steels Limited.2. New exporter qualification(11) The investigation confirmed that Sindia Steels Limited had not exported the product concerned during the original period of investigation and that they had begun exporting to the Community after this period.Furthermore, Sindia Steels Limited was able to demonstrate satisfactorily that it did not have any links, direct or indirect, with any of the Indian exporting producers subject to the countervailing measures in force with regard to the product concerned.Accordingly, it is confirmed that Sindia Steels Limited should be considered as a new exporter in accordance with Article 20 of the basic Regulation, since it was not individually investigated during the original investigation for reasons other than a refusal to cooperate with the Commission, and thus an individual countervailing duty rate should be determined for it.3. Subsidisation(12) On the basis of the information contained in the replies to the Commission's questionnaire, the following five schemes were investigated:- Passbook Scheme,- Duty Entitlement Passbook Scheme,- Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme,- Export Processing Zones/Export Oriented Units,- Income Tax Scheme.4. Passbook Scheme (PBS)(13) Sindia Steels Limited had not availed itself of the Passbook Scheme which, on 1 April 1997, i.e. during the original investigation period, was abolished and replaced by its successor, the Duty Entitlement Passbook Scheme (DEPB).5. Duty Entitlement Passbook Scheme (DEPB)General(14) It was established that Sindia Steels Limited had received benefits under this scheme. This company made use of the DEPB on a post-export basis.Under this scheme, any eligible exporter can apply for credits which are calculated as a percentage of the value of exported finished products. Such DEPB rates have been established by the Indian authorities for most products, including the products concerned, on the basis of the Standard Input/Output Norms (SION). A licence stating the amount of credit granted is issued automatically.DEPB on post-export basis allows for the use of such credits for any subsequent imports (e.g. raw materials or capital goods) except for goods the importation of which is restricted or prohibited. Such imported goods can be sold on the domestic market (subject to sales tax) or used otherwise.DEPB credits are freely transferable. The DEPB licence is valid for a period of 12 months from the date on which the licence is granted.(15) The characteristics of the DEPB have not changed since the original investigation. The scheme is a subsidy contingent upon export performance, and it was therefore determined during the original investigation that it is deemed to be specific and countervailable under Article 3(4)(a) of the Basic Regulation.Calculation of the subsidy amount(16) It was established that Sindia Steels Limited did not use the licences to make duty-free imports. Instead this company sold some of its licences, and the benefit was calculated on the basis of the amount of credit in the licence regardless of the sale price of the licence. The company claimed that the benefit should be limited to the effective sale price of the licence, which is often less than the face value of the credits in the licence. However, in accordance with the findings in the initial investigation (Commission Regulation (EC) No 618/1999(4), recital 34, as confirmed by Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999), this claim cannot be granted since the sale of a licence at a price less than the face value is a purely commercial decision which does not alter the countervailable benefit from this scheme.As in the original investigation, the total value of the subsidy has been allocated over total exports in the investigation period. Where the company made duly substantiated claims for deductions linked to the payment of fees for obtaining the DEPB Licence, these were granted.Sindia Steels Limited benefited from this scheme during the investigation period and obtained subsidies of 15,5 %.6. Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCGS)General(17) It was established that Sindia Steels Limited had availed itself of this scheme.To benefit from the scheme, a company must provide to the relevant authorities details of the type and value of capital goods which are to be imported. Depending on the level of export commitment which the company is prepared to undertake, the company will be allowed to import capital goods at either a zero rate of duty or a reduced rate. A licence authorising the import at preferential rates is issued automatically.In order to meet the export obligation, goods exported must have been produced using the imported capital goods.An application fee is payable to obtain a licence.(18) The characteristics of the EPCGS have not changed since the original investigation. It was determined during the original investigation that the EPCGS is a countervailable subsidy, as the payment by an exporter of a reduced or zero rate of duty constitutes a financial contribution by the GOI, government revenue otherwise due being foregone, and a benefit is conferred on the recipient by lowering the duties payable or fully exempting him from paying the import duties.The subsidy is contingent in law upon export performance within the meaning of Article 3(4)(a) of the basic Regulation, since it cannot be obtained without a commitment to export goods, and is therefore deemed to be specific and countervailable.Calculation of the subsidy amount(19) Using the same calculation methodology as in the original investigation, the benefit to the exporter has been calculated on the basis of the amount of unpaid customs duty due on imported capital goods by spreading this amount across a period which reflects the normal depreciation of such capital goods in the industry of the product concerned. This period has been established by using the weighted average (on the basis of production volume of the products concerned) of depreciation periods for capital goods actually imported under the EPCGS by Indian producers during the original investigation period, resulting in a normal depreciation period of 15,5 years. This amount has then been allocated over total exports during the investigation period.(20) Sindia Steels Limited obtained a benefit under this scheme of 0,3 %.7. Export Processing Zones (EPZ)/Export Oriented Units (EOU)(21) It was established that Sindia Steels Limited was not located in an EPZ and was not an EOU.8. Income Tax Exemption Scheme (ITES)(22) It was established that Sindia Steels Limited had not availed itself of the ITES.9. Other schemes(23) It was established that Sindia Steels Limited had neither made use of new subsidy schemes which were established after the end of the original investigation period, nor had it received any ad hoc subsidies after this date.10. Amount of countervailable subsidies(24) Taking account of the definitive findings relating to the various schemes as set out above, the amount of countervailable subsidies for Sindia Steels Limited is as follows:>TABLE>E. AMENDMENT OF THE MEASURES BEING REVIEWED(25) Based on the findings made during the investigation, it is considered that imports into the Community of stainless steel wire having a diameter of 1 mm or more produced and exported by Sindia Steels Limited should be subject to a level of countervailing duty corresponding to individual amounts of subsidies established for this company.(26) Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 should therefore be amended accordingly.F. DISCLOSURE AND DURATION OF THE MEASURE(27) The company concerned has been informed on the facts and considerations on the basis of which it is intended to propose that Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 be amended, and was given the opportunity to comment. No comments were received.(28) The review carried out does not affect the date on which Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 will expire pursuant to Article 18(1) of the basic Regulation,. The following shall be inserted into the table in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999: "">TABLE>"" The accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 concerning imports by Nevatia Steel &  Alloys Private Limited of stainless steel wires with a diameter of 1 mm or more originating in India is hereby terminated. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 January 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. PiquĂŠ i Camps(1) OJ L 288, 21.10.1997, p. 1.(2) OJ L 189, 22.7.1999, p. 1.(3) OJ C 288, 9.10.1999, p. 45.(4) OJ L 79, 24.3.1999, p. 25.
",import;India;Republic of India;monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;wire;drawn product;wire drawing,22
39030,"2011/33/EU: Council Decision of 8 November 2010 on the conclusion of the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the general principles for the participation of Ukraine in Union programmes. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 114, 168, 169 and 172, Article 173(3), and Articles 188 and 192, in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a) and the first subparagraph of Article 218(8), thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,Whereas:(1) The Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part (1), on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the general principles for the participation of Ukraine in Union programmes (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Protocol’) was signed on behalf of the Union on 22 November 2010.(2) As a consequence of the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on 1 December 2009, the European Union has replaced and succeeded the European Community.(3) The Protocol should be concluded,. The Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the general principles for the participation of Ukraine in Union programmes (2) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Protocol’) is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union. The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 10 of the Protocol. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 8 November 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. WATHELET(1)  OJ L 49, 19.2.1998, p. 3.(2)  See page 3 of this Official Journal.
",cooperation agreement;protocol to an agreement;signature of an agreement;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;EU office or agency;Community service body;EC institutional body;EC satellite body;EC specialised body;EU Agencies and decentralised bodies;European Monitoring Centre;European Union office or agency;European agency;European foundation;autonomous Community body;decentralised Community body;specialised Community agency;Ukraine,22
14205,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1387/95 of 19 June 1995 on the issuing of import licences for bananas under the tariff quota for the third quarter of 1995 and on the submission of new applications. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1164/95 (4), lays down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community; whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 478/95 (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 702/95 (6), lays down additional rules for the application of the tariff quota arrangements laid down in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93;Whereas Article 9 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, as amended by Regulation (EC) No 478/95, lays down that, where, in the case of a given quarter of origin, for a country or group of countries referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 478/95, the quantities covered by import licence applications from one or more of the categories of operators appreciably exceed the indicative quantity fixed, a reduction percentage to be applied to applications shall be set; whereas, however, that provision does not apply to applications relating to 150 tonnes or less;Whereas, pursuant to Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, the indicative quantities for import under the tariff quota are laid down for the third quarter of 1995 in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1220/95 (7);Whereas in the case of the quantities covered by licence applications that are either less than or not significantly more than the indicative quantities fixed for the quarter in question, licences are issued for the quantities applied for; whereas, however, for certain origins, the quantities applied for considerably exceed the indicative quantities or the percentages set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 478/95; whereas, therefore, a reduction percentage should be set to be applied to each licence application for the origin or origins involved and category of licence in question;Whereas, the maximum quantity for which such licence applications may still be submitted should be set taking account of the indicative quantities fixed by Regulation (EC) No 1220/95 and the applications accepted at the end of the application period running from 1 to 7 June 1995; whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 478/95 on additional rules for the application of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the tariff quota arrangements for imports of bananas into the Community and amending Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 applies;Whereas this Regulation should apply immediately to permit licences to be issued as quickly as possible;Whereas the Management Committee for Bananas has not issued an opinion within the time limit laid down by its chairman,. Import licences shall be issued under the tariff quota for the import of bananas, provided for in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93, for the third quarter of 1995:(a) for the quantity indicated in the licence application, multiplied by reduction coefficients of 0,2149, 0,6166 and 0,5886 for applications indicating the origins 'Dominican Republic`, 'Costa Rica: category B` and 'Others` respectively;(b) for the quantity indicated in the licence application where the application is for a quantity of 150 tonnes or less. The quantities for which licence applications may still be issued in respect of the third quarter of 1995 are laid down in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 June 1995.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 117, 24. 5. 1995, p. 14.(5) OJ No L 49, 4. 3. 1995, p. 13.(6) OJ No L 71, 31. 3. 1995, p. 84.(7) OJ No L 120, 31. 5. 1995, p. 32.ANNEX>TABLE>
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;certificate of origin,22
34681,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1212/2007 of 17 October 2007 amending several Regulations as regards the combined nomenclature codes for certain floriculture products, fruit and vegetables and certain products processed from fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 234/79 of 5 February 1979 on the procedure for adjusting the Common Customs Tariff nomenclature used for agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1549/2006 of 17 October 2006 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (2) provides for amendments to the combined nomenclature for certain fruit and vegetables and certain products processed from fruit and vegetables.(2) Regulations amending Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (3) in previous years have also introduced changes to the combined nomenclature for certain fruit and vegetables and certain products processed from fruit and vegetables, and not all of these amendments are reflected in the following Regulations governing the common organisations of the market in floriculture products, in fruit and vegetables and of products processed from fruit and vegetables: Regulation (EEC) No 316/68 of the Council of 12 March 1968 fixing quality standards for fresh cut flowers and fresh ornamental foliage (4); Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables (5); Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organization of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (6) and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1466/2003 of 19 August 2003 laying down the marketing standard for artichokes and amending Regulation (EC) No 963/98 (7).(3) Regulations (EEC) No 316/68, (EC) No 3223/94, (EC) No 2201/96 and (EC) No 1466/2003 should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The amendments provided for in this Regulation should apply from 1 January 2007, date of entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1549/2006.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Live Plants, of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables and of the Management Committee for Processed Fruit and Vegetables,. Regulation (EEC) No 316/68 is amended as follows:1. Article 1(1) is amended as follows:(a) in the first indent, ‘No 06.03 A’ is replaced by ‘CN 0603’;(b) the second indent is replaced by the following:‘— fresh ornamental foliage, branches and other parts of plants falling within subheading CN 0604 of the Common Customs Tariff.’;2. in Annex I, point I, ‘No 06.03 A’ is replaced by ‘CN 0603’;3. in Annex II, point I, ‘No 06.04 A II’ is replaced by ‘CN 0604’. In the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 3223/94, Part A, ‘ex 0709 10 00’ is replaced by ‘ex 0709 90 80’. Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 is amended as follows:1. in point (a), section ‘ex 0812’, ‘ex 0812 90 99’ is replaced by ‘ex 0812 90 98’;2. in point (b), section ‘ex 2005’, ‘2005 90 10’ is replaced by ‘2005 99 10’. In the first paragraph of Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1466/2003, ‘0709 10 00’ is replaced by ‘0709 90 80’. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 October 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 34, 9.2.1979, p. 2. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (OJ L 349, 31.12.1994, p. 105).(2)  OJ L 301, 31.10.2006, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 733/2007 (OJ L 169, 29.6.2007, p. 1).(4)  OJ L 71, 21.3.1968, p. 8. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 309/79 (OJ L 42, 17.2.1979, p. 21).(5)  OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 756/2007 (OJ L 172, 30.6.2007, p. 41).(6)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29. Regulation as last amended by the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania.(7)  OJ L 210, 20.8.2003, p. 6. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 907/2004 (OJ L 163, 30.4.2004, p. 50).
",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;fruit;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;perennial vegetable;artichoke;asparagus;Combined Nomenclature;CN,22
19300,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1637/1999 of 26 July 1999 fixing for the 1999/2000 marketing year the minimum price to be paid to producers and the buying-in price to be applied by storage agencies for unprocessed dried figs, and the amount of production aid for dried figs. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2199/97(2), and in particular Articles 3(3), 4(9) and 9(8) thereof,(1) Whereas Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 504/97 of 19 March 1997 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the system of production aid for products processed from fruit and vegetables(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1607/1999(4), fixes the dates of the marketing years;(2) Whereas Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 determine the criteria for fixing the minimum price and the production aid; whereas the products for which the minimum price and the aid are fixed are listed in Articles 1 and 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1573/1999 of 19 July laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) 2201/96 as regards the characteristics of dried figs qualifying for aid under the production aid scheme(5); whereas the minimum price and the production aid should therefore be fixed for the 1999/2000 marketing year;(3) Whereas the criteria for fixing the price at which storage agencies buy in unprocessed dried figs are laid down in Article 9(2)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96; whereas the conditions whereby the storage agencies buy in and manage the products are laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 0000/1999 of 23 July 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the storage scheme applying to dried grapes and unprocessed dried figs(6); whereas the buying-in price for figs of the lowest quality defined in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1573/1999 should therefore be fixed for the 1999/2000 marketing year;(4) Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. For the 1999/2000 marketing year:(a) the minimum price referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 shall be EUR 87,886 per 100 kilograms net from the producer for unprocessed dried figs,(b) the production aid referred to in Article 4 of that Regulation shall be EUR 29,335 per 100 kilograms net for dried figs,(c) the buying-in price referred to in Article 9(2) of that Regulation shall be EUR 58,444 per 100 kilograms net for unprocessed dried figs. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 August 1999.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29.(2) OJ L 303, 6.11.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 78, 20.3.1997, p. 14.(4) OJ L 190, 23.7.1999, p. 11.(5) OJ L 187, 20.7.1999, p. 27.(6) OJ L 192, 24.7.1999, p. 33.
",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;purchase price;minimum price;floor price;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;storage;storage facility;storage site;warehouse;warehousing;production aid;aid to producers,22
20634,"2001/28/EC: Commission Decision of 27 December 2000 amending Decision 1999/465/EC establishing the officially enzootic-bovine-leukosis-free status of bovine herds of certain Member States or regions of Member States (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2000) 4146). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine(1), as last amended by Directive 2000/20/EC(2), and in particular Annex DI(E) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 1999/465/EC of 13 July 1999 establishing the officially enzootic-bovine-leukosis-free status of bovine herds of certain Member States or regions of Member States(3) granted this status to certain Member States and regions thereof.(2) The competent authorities of Sweden submitted to the Commission documentation demonstrating compliance with all of the conditions provided for in Annex DI(E) of Directive 64/432/EEC.(3) It appears therefore appropriate to consider Sweden officially enzootic-bovine-leukosis-free in accordance with the provisions of the above Directive, and to amend Decision 1999/465/EC accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Decision 1999/465/EC is amended by adding the word ""Sweden"" to the list of Member States in Annex I. This Decision is adressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 December 2000.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64.(2) OJ L 163, 4.7.2000, p. 35.(3) OJ L 181, 16.7.1999, p. 32.
",veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;animal leucosis;bovine leucosis;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,22
44399,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1055/2014 of 6 October 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for mackerel in IIIa and IV; Union waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32 by vessels flying the flag of Belgium. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2) lays down quotas for 2014.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 October 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1).ANNEXNo 40/TQ43Member State BelgiumStock MAC/2A34.Species Mackerel (Scomber scombrus)Zone IIIa and IV; Union waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32Closing date 10.9.2014
",Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;catch area;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
1764,"94/874/EC: Commission Decision of 21 December 1994 approving the programme for the eradication and surveillance of brucella melitensis for 1995 presented by Italy and fixing the level of the Community' s financial contribution (Only the Italian text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 24 thereof,Whereas Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of brucella melitensis;Whereas by letter dated 29 July 1994, Italy has submitted a programme for the eradication of brucella melitensis;Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC on laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring  of certain animal diseases (3), as last amended by Council Directive 92/65/EEC (4);Whereas this programme appears on the priority list of programmes for the eradication and surveillance of animal diseases which can benefit from financial participation from the Community and which was established by Commission Decision 94/769/EC (5);Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 50 % of the costs incurred by Italy up to a  maximum of ECU 1 550 000;Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication of brucella melitensis presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1995. Italy shall bring into force by 1 January 1995 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. 1. Financial participation by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs incurred in Italy by way of compensation to owners for the slaughter of animals up to a maximum of ECU 1 550 000.2. The financial contribution of the Community shall be granted subject to:- forwarding a report to the Commission every three months on the progress of the programme and the costs incurred,- forwarding a final report on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred by 1 June 1996 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54.(5) OJ No L 305, 30. 11. 1994, p. 38.
",Italy;Italian Republic;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;brucellosis;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
34527,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1002/2007 of 29 August 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2184/96 concerning imports into the Community of rice originating in and coming from Egypt. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2184/96 of 28 October 1996 concerning imports into the Community of rice originating in and coming from Egypt (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in rice (2), and in particular Articles 10(2) and 13(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 196/97 (3) of 31 January 1997 lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 2184/96 concerning imports into the Community of rice originating in and coming from Egypt. Since its entry into force, horizontal or sectoral implementing regulations, that is, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 of 9 June 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products (4), Commission Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003 of 28 July 2003 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (5), and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (6), have been adopted or amended, and must be taken into account in respect of the quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 196/97.(2) Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 lays down in particular detailed rules for applications for import licences, the status of applicants and the issue of licences. It applies without prejudice to additional conditions or derogations laid down by the sectoral regulations. For the sake of clarity, therefore, the administration of the Community tariff quotas for imports of rice originating in Egypt should be adapted by adopting a new regulation and repealing Regulation (EC) No 196/97.(3) Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2184/96 opens an overall tariff quota of 32 000 tonnes of rice falling within CN code 1006 originating in Egypt per marketing year. The customs duty is that provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003, in accordance with Articles 11, 11a, 11b, 11c and 11d thereof, reduced by an amount equal to 25 % of the value of that duty. Taking into account the potential application of different customs duties, the conditions for the application of the 25 % reduction should be laid down.(4) In the interests of sound administration of the quota, it is necessary to allow operators to submit more than one licence application per quota period and therefore to derogate from Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006. For the same reason, the specific rules which apply to the drawing up of licence applications, their issue, their period of validity and the notification of information to the Commission should be laid down, as should suitable administrative measures in order to ensure that the volume of the quota fixed is not exceeded. In any event, under Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 licences are valid only up to and including the last day of the tariff quota period. Moreover, in order to improve controls on this quota and to simplify its administration, provision should be made for import licence applications to be submitted on a weekly basis, and the security should be fixed at a level appropriate to the risks involved.(5) The rules applicable to the transport document and the proof of preferential origin on release for free circulation of the product are set out in Protocol 4 to Council Decision 2004/635/EC of 21 April 2004 on the conclusion of a Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, of the other part (7). Detailed rules for implementing those provisions should be laid down for the quota in question.(6) These measures should apply from the start of the next marketing year, that is, 1 September 2007.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. 1.   The annual tariff quota provided for in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2184/96 shall be opened on the first day of each marketing year for a quantity of 32 000 tonnes of rice falling within CN code 1006 originating in and coming from Egypt.The customs duty applicable to these imports shall be that set in accordance with Article 11, 11a, 11c or 11d of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003, as applicable, reduced by 25 %.The serial number of the quota shall be 09.4094.2.   Regulations (EC) Nos 1291/2000, 1342/2003 and 1301/2006 shall apply, save as otherwise provided for in this Regulation. 1.   Applications for import licences shall relate to a quantity of at least 100 tonnes and at most 1 000 tonnes.Each licence application shall indicate a quantity in kilograms (whole numbers).2.   Notwithstanding Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006, applicants may submit more than one licence application per quota period. However, applicants may submit only one licence application per week for each eight-digit CN code.3.   Import licence applications shall be lodged with the competent authorities of the Member States no later than each Friday at 13.00 (Brussels time). 1.   Import licence applications and import licences shall contain:(a) in boxes 7 and 8, the word ‘Egypt’, ‘yes’ being marked with a cross;(b) in box 24, one of the entries listed in the Annex.2.   Notwithstanding Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003, the amount of the security in respect of the import licences shall be equal to 25 % of the value of the customs duties calculated in accordance with Articles 11, 11a, 11c or 11d of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 applicable on the date of the application.However, the security may not be less than those provided for in Article 12(a) and Article 12(a)a respectively of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003, as applicable.3.   Where the quantities applied for in a given week exceed the quantity available under the quota, the Commission shall fix the allocation coefficient for the quantities applied for during that week, pursuant to Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006, no later than the fourth working day following the last day for the submission of applications for that week, as referred to in Article 2(3) of this Regulation, and suspend the submission of new licence applications until the end of the quota period.Applications submitted in respect of the current week shall be considered inadmissible.Member States shall allow operators to withdraw, within two working days following the date of publication of the Regulation fixing the allocation coefficient, applications for which the quantity for which the licence is to be issued is less than 20 tonnes.4.   The import licence shall be issued on the eighth working day following the last day for the submission of applications.Notwithstanding Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003, import licences shall be valid from their date of issue within the meaning of Article 23(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 until the end of the following month. Release for free circulation within the quotas referred to in Article 1 of this Regulation shall be subject to the presentation of a transport document and proof of preferential origin, issued in Egypt and relating to the consignments in question, in accordance with Protocol 4 of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement. The Member States shall send the Commission, by electronic means:(a) no later than the first working day following the final day for the submission of licence applications, by 18.00 (Brussels time), the information on the import licence applications referred to in Article 11(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006, with a breakdown by eight-digit CN code of the total quantities covered by those applications;(b) no later than the second working day following the issue of the import licences, information on the licences issued, as referred to in Article 11(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006, with a breakdown by eight-digit CN code of the total quantities for which import licences have been issued and the quantities for which licence applications have been withdrawn in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 3(3);(c) no later than the last day of each month, the total quantities actually released for free circulation under this quota during the previous month but one, broken down by eight-digit CN code. If no quantities have been released for free circulation during one of these months, a ‘nil’ notification shall be sent. However, this notification shall no longer be required in the third month following the final day of validity of the licences. Regulation (EC) No 196/97 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 September 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 August 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 96. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 797/2006 (OJ L 144, 31.5.2006, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 31, 1.2.1997, p. 53. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1996/2006 (OJ L 398, 30.12.2006, p. 1).(4)  OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2006 (OJ L 365, 21.12.2006, p. 52).(5)  OJ L 189, 29.7.2003, p. 12. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1996/2006 (OJ L 398, 30.12.2006, p. 1).(6)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 289/2007 (OJ L 78, 17.3.2007, p. 17).(7)  OJ L 304, 30.9.2004, p. 38.ANNEXEntries referred to in Article 3(1)(b)— : in Bulgarian : Ставка на мито, намалена с 25 % (Регламент (ЕО) № 1002/2007)— : in Spanish : Derecho de aduana reducido en un 25 % [Reglamento (CE) no 1002/2007]— : in Czech : Clo snížené o 25 % (nařízení (ES) č. 1002/2007)— : in Danish : Told nedsat med 25 % (forordning (EF) nr. 1002/2007)— : in German : um 25 % ermäßigter Zollsatz (Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1002/2007)— : in Estonian : 25 % võrra vähendatud tollimaks (Määrus (EÜ) nr 1002/2007)— : in Greek : Δασμός μειωμένος κατά 25 % [Κανονισμός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 1002/2007]— : in English : Duty reduced by 25 % (Regulation (EC) No 1002/2007)— : in French : Droit réduit de 25 % [Règlement (CE) no 1002/2007]— : in Irish : Laghdú 25 % ar dhleacht (Rialachán (CE) Uimh. 1002/2007)— : in Italian : Dazio ridotto del 25 % [regolamento (CE) n. 1002/2007]— : in Latvian : Nodoklis, kas samazināts par 25 % (Regula (EK) Nr. 1002/2007)— : in Lithuanian : 25 % sumažintas muitas (Reglamentas (EB) Nr. 1002/2007)— : in Hungarian : 25 %-kal csökkentett vámtétel (1002/2007/EK rendelet)— : in Maltese : Dazju mnaqqas b’25 % (Regolament (KE) Nru 1002/2007)— : in Dutch : Douanerecht verminderd met 25 % (Verordening (EG) nr. 1002/2007)— : in Polish : Opłata obniżona o 25 % (rozporządzenie (WE) nr 1002/2007)— : in Portuguese : Direito reduzido em 25 % [Regulamento (CE) n.o 1002/2007]— : in Romanian : Drept redus cu 25 % [Regulamentul (CE) nr. 1002/2007]— : in Slovak : Clo znížené o 25 % [nariadenie (ES) č. 1002/2007]— : in Slovenian : Znižana dajatev za 25 % (Uredba (ES) št. 1002/2007)— : in Finnish : Tulli, jota on alennettu 25 % (asetus (EY) N:o 1002/2007)— : in Swedish : Tullsatsen nedsatt med 25 % (förordning (EG) nr 1002/2007).
",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;rice;customs duties;Egypt;Arab Republic of Egypt,22
38253,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 125/2010 of 11 February 2010 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported under the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 676/2009. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (‘Single CMO’ Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 144(1) in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported into Spain from third countries was opened by Commission Regulation (EC) No 676/2009 (2).(2) Under Article 8 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1296/2008 of 18 December 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of tariff quotas for imports of maize and sorghum into Spain and imports of maize into Portugal (3) the Commission, in accordance the procedure laid down in Article 195(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, may decide to fix a maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 7 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1296/2008 must be taken into account.(3) A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty.(4) The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,. For tenders lodged from 29 January to 11 February 2010 under the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 676/2009, the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported shall be 19,61 EUR/t for a total maximum quantity of 8 000 t. This Regulation shall enter into force on 12 February 2010.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 February 2010.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Jean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 196, 28.7.2009, p. 6.(3)  OJ L 340, 19.12.2008, p. 57.
",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;maize;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;third country;tariff reduction;reduction of customs duties;reduction of customs tariff;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
4787,"Regulation (EC) No 1103/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2008 adapting a number of instruments subject to the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty to Council Decision 1999/468/EC, with regard to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny — Adaptation to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny — Part Three. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 61(c), point 1(a) of the first paragraph of Article 63 and Article 67 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Central Bank (2),After consulting the Committee of the Regions,Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (3),Whereas:(1) Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (4) has been amended by Council Decision 2006/512/EC (5), which introduced the regulatory procedure with scrutiny for the adoption of measures of general scope and designed to amend non-essential elements of a basic instrument adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty, inter alia, by deleting some of those elements or by supplementing the instrument with new non-essential elements.(2) In accordance with the statement by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission (6) concerning Decision 2006/512/EC, for the regulatory procedure with scrutiny to be applicable to instruments adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty which are already in force, those instruments must be adjusted in accordance with the applicable procedures.(3) The United Kingdom and Ireland, which took part in the adoption and application of the instruments amended by this Regulation, in accordance with Article 3 of the Protocol on the Position of the United Kingdom and Ireland annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community, are taking part in the adoption and application of this Regulation.(4) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol on the Position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Regulation and is not bound by it or subject to its application,. In this Regulation, the term ‘Member State’ shall mean all Member States with the exception of Denmark. The instruments listed in the Annex are hereby adapted, in accordance with that Annex, to Decision 1999/468/EC, as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC. References to provisions of the instruments listed in the Annex shall be understood to be references to those provisions as adapted by this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in the Member States in accordance with the Treaty establishing the European Community.. Done at Strasbourg, 22 October 2008.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentH.-G. PÖTTERINGFor the CouncilThe PresidentJ.-P. JOUYET(1)  OJ C 224, 30.8.2008, p. 35.(2)  OJ C 117, 14.5.2008, p. 1.(3)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 June 2008 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 25 September 2008.(4)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(5)  OJ L 200, 22.7.2006, p. 11.(6)  OJ C 255, 21.10.2006, p. 1.ANNEX1.   Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 of 22 December 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (1)As regards Regulation (EC) No 44/2001, the Commission should be empowered to update or make technical adjustments to the forms set out in the Annexes to that Regulation. Since those measures are of general scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements of Regulation (EC) No 44/2001, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC.Accordingly, Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 74(2) shall be replaced by the following:2. Article 75 shall be replaced by the following:2.   Council Regulation (EC) No 1206/2001 of 28 May 2001 on cooperation between the courts of the Member States in the taking of evidence in civil or commercial matters (2)As regards Regulation (EC) No 1206/2001, the Commission should be empowered to update or make technical amendments to the standard forms set out in the Annex to that Regulation. Since those measures are of general scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements of Regulation (EC) No 1206/2001, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC.Accordingly, Regulation (EC) No 1206/2001 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 19(2) shall be replaced by the following:2. Article 20 shall be replaced by the following:3.   Council Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 of 18 February 2003 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national (3)As regards Regulation (EC) No 343/2003, the Commission should be empowered to adopt the conditions and procedures for the implementing of the humanitarian clause and to adopt the criteria necessary for carrying out transfers. Since those measures are of general scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements of Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 by supplementing it with new non-essential elements, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC.Accordingly, Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 15(5) shall be replaced by the following:2. Article 19(5) shall be replaced by the following:3. Article 20(4) shall be replaced by the following:4. Article 27(3) shall be replaced by the following:4.   Regulation (EC) No 805/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 creating a European Enforcement Order for uncontested claims (4)As regards Regulation (EC) No 805/2004, the Commission should be empowered to amend the standard forms set out in the Annexes to that Regulation. Since those measures are of general scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements of Regulation (EC) No 805/2004, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC.Accordingly, Articles 31 and 32 of Regulation (EC) No 805/2004 shall be replaced by the following:‘Article 31Amendments to the AnnexesThe Commission shall amend the standard forms set out in the Annexes. Those measures, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 32(2).Article 32Committee1.   The Commission shall be assisted by the committee referred to in Article 75 of Regulation (EC) No 44/2001.2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5a(1) to (4) and Article 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.’(1)  OJ L 12, 16.1.2001, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 174, 27.6.2001, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 50, 25.2.2003, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 15.
",financial market;financial activity;international financial market;securities market;power of implementation;EU control;Community control;European Union control;statistics;statistical abstract;statistical analysis;statistical data;statistical information;statistical monitoring;statistical source;statistical survey;statistical table;capacity to exercise rights;European Central Bank;ECB;powers of the institutions (EU);powers of the EC Institutions,22
39574,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 35/2011 of 18 January 2011 amending Regulation (EU) No 595/2010 as regards an extension of the transitional period for the use of certain health certificates for milk and milk products, serum from equidae and treated blood products, excluding those of equidae, for the manufacture of technical products  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 October 2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption (1), and in particular the first and second subparagraph of Article 32(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EU) No 595/2010 of 2 July 2010 amending Annexes VIII, X and XI to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down health rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption (2) introduced requirements for the placing on the market and importation of blood and blood products of equidae and modified existing requirements for imports from third countries of serum of equidae for technical purposes. That Regulation entered into force on 28 July 2010.(2) Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 595/2010 provides for a transitional period until 31 August 2010 during which consignments of animal by-products accompanied by a health certificate completed and signed in accordance with the appropriate model certificates, as set out in Chapter 2, Chapter 4(A) and Chapter 4(D) respectively of Annex X to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 before the date of entry into force of Regulation (EU) No 595/2010 are to be accepted by Member States.(3) Due to difficulties adapting to the new rules, some key economic operators have requested an extension of that transitional period.(4) Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 (3) is to apply from 4 March 2011 and introduce new requirements for imports; the transitional period should be extended accordingly.(5) To prevent disruptions in trade in animal by-products which are accompanied by health certificates completed and signed in accordance with the appropriate model certificates set out in Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 prior to 28 July 2010, this Regulation should apply retroactively from 1 September 2010.(6) It is necessary for this Regulation to enter into force as a matter of urgency to prevent potential trade disruptions.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 595/2010 is replaced by the following:‘Article 2For a transitional period until 4 March 2011, Member States shall accept consignments of milk and milk products, serum from equidae and treated blood products, excluding those of equidae, for the manufacture of technical products, which are accompanied by a health certificate completed and signed in accordance with the appropriate model certificates, as set out in Chapter 2, Chapter 4(A) and Chapter 4(D) of Annex X to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 before the date of entry into force of this Regulation.Until 30 April 2011, Member States shall accept such consignments if the accompanying health certificates were completed and signed before 5 March 2011.’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 September 2010.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 January 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 273, 10.10.2002, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 173, 8.7.2010, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 1.
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;consumer protection;consumer policy action plan;consumerism;consumers' rights;public health;health of the population;by-product,22
1313,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2083/79 of 26 September 1979 amending for the fourth time Regulation (EEC) No 1799/76 laying down detailed rules for the application of special measures in respect of linseed. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 569/76 of 15 March 1976 laying down special measures for linseed (1), and in particular Article 2 (4) thereof,Whereas the existing text of Articles 10 (a) and 11 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1799/76 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 156/79 (3), could lead to unequal treatment amongst those concerned in cases where flax was not gathered ; whereas, in order to avoid this risk, the said Articles should be amended accordingly;Whereas, in accordance with Article 2 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1774/76 of 20 July 1976 on special measures for linseed (4), coefficients of equivalence for linseed were fixed in the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 1799/76 ; whereas the quality of linseed delivered by the major producing third countries as well as the prices for both linseed and linseed oil, which served as the basis for fixing the current coefficients of equivalence, have changed considerably since the beginning of the 1979/80 marketing year ; whereas new coefficients of equivalence for linseed should therefore be fixed which take the new situation into account;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Oils and Fats,. Regulation (EEC) No 1799/76 is hereby amended as follows:    1. Article 10a is amended to read as follows:""Article 10a1. For fibre flax, there shall be fixed each year in respect of each of the areas referred to in Article 2a an indicative yield for retted but not deseeded flax and for flax otherwise than retted but not deseeded.2. For the purposes of this Regulation, ""retted but not deseeded flax"" means fibre flax which:      (a) after pulling has been spread out in the field for a period exceeding that required for drying ; and(b) shows at least two of the following characteristics:        - dark brown or black colouring,- easily detachable seed capsules,- easier freeing of fibres than in the case of flax which after pulling has only remained in the field for the period required for drying ; and(c) has not been subjected to any deseeding process.""2. Article 11 (1) is amended to read as follows:""1. Every grower of fibre flax shall, by the date fixed by the Member State concerned and not later than 31 October each year, submit a crop declaration. This declaration shall be submitted after deseeding or gathering of the flax, except where neither of these operations has been carried out by 15 October. In that case, the flax shall be regarded as flax retted but not deseeded within the meaning of Article 10 (a) (2).""3. Article 11 (2) (b) is amended to read as follows:""(b) particulars of the areas harvested, in hectares and ares, with separate figures for:      - the areas harvested retted but not deseeded,- the areas harvested otherwise than retted but not deseeded;"".4. The Annex is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.  (1)OJ No L 67, 15.3.1976, p. 29. (2)OJ No L 201, 27.7.1976, p. 14. (3)OJ No L 21, 30.1.1979, p. 11. (4)OJ No L 199, 24.7.1976, p. 1.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 September 1979.For the CommissionFinn GUNDELACHVice-PresidentANNEX>PIC FILE= ""T0010645"">
",seed flax;flax seed;linseed;world market price;world price;world rate;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;exclusive distribution agreement;exclusive dealership;exclusive sales rights;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;aid per hectare;per hectare aid,22
29839,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 72/2005 of 17 January 2005 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip (1), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 (2) opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Malta, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, respectively.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 71/2005 (3) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88 (4), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip; the Customs duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2005. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations (CN code ex 0603 10 20) originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 January 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 January 2005.For the CommissionJ. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97 (OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 109, 19.4.2001, p. 2. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2256/2004 (OJ L 385, 29.12.2004, p. 24).(3)  See page 11 of this Official Journal.(4)  OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97 (OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1).
",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;import;Middle East;Near East;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
18563,"1999/255/EC: Council Decision of 30 March 1999 authorising, in accordance with Directive 92/81/EEC, certain Member States to apply and to continue to apply to certain mineral oils, reduced rates of excise duty or exemptions from excise duty, and amending Decision 97/425/EC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/81/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the harmonisation of the structures of excise duties on mineral oils(1), and in particular Article 8(4) and (5) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, pursuant to Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, authorised Member States to introduce exemptions or reductions in the excise duty charged on mineral oils for special policy considerations;Whereas, pursuant to Article 3 of Decision 97/425/EC(2), the Council is required to decide before 31 December 1998 on the basis of a proposal from the Commission whether those derogations which expire on 31 December 1998 should be extended for a further specific period;Whereas the Commission has been informed by Member States of their intention to continue to apply certain such exemptions or reductions which are already provided for in their taxation law or to introduce exemptions or reductions;Whereas, for specific policy considerations, certain exemptions and reductions should continue to have effect until 31 December 1999; whereas there should be provisions for an extension beyond the abovementioned dates and whereas the reductions or exemptions are regularly reviewed by the Commission to ensure that they are compatible with the operation of the internal market and other objectives of the Treaty,. By way of derogation from the obligations imposed by Council Directive 92/82/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of the rates of excise duties on mineral oils(3), the following Member States are authorised to apply or to continue to apply the reductions in rates of excise duties or exemptions from excise duty herein specified until 31 December 1999 unless the Council unanimously determines before that date on a proposal from the Commission whether any or all of these derogations shall be modified or extended for a further specific period:1. France:- for consumption on the island of Corsica, provided that the reduced rates at all times respect the minimum rates of duty on mineral oils as provided for under Community law,- for a differentiated diesel rate for commercial vehicles provided that the rate of duty respects the minimum rate provided for under Community law,- for an exemption for heavy fuel oil used as fuel for the production of alumina in the region of Gardanne.2. Italy:- for a reduction in excise duty on petrol consumed on the territory of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, provided that the rate of duty respects the minimum rate provided for under Community law,- for a reduction in the rate of duty for mineral oils consumed in the regions of Udine and Trieste, provided that the reduced rates at all times respect the minimum rates of duty on mineral oils as provided for under Community law,- for an exemption from excise duty on mineral oils used as fuel for alumina production in Sardinia,- for a reduction in the excise duty on fuel oil for the production of steam, and for gas oil used in ovens, for drying and ""activating"" molecular sieves in Reggio Calabria, provided that the rate of duty respects the minimum rate provided for under Community law.3. The Netherlands:- for a differentiated diesel rate for commercial vehicles, provided that the rate of duty respects the minimum rate provided for under Community law. This Decision shall apply from 1 January 1999. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 March 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentK.-H. FUNKE(1) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 12. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46).(2) OJ L 182, 10.7.1997, p. 22.(3) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46).
",excise duty;excise tax;mineral oil;petroleum oil;tax relief;relief from taxes;tax abatement;tax advantage;tax allowance;tax concession;tax credit;tax deduction;tax reduction;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;tax exemption,22
38859,"Council Regulation (EU) No 1032/2010 of 15 November 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 174/2005 imposing restrictions on the supply of assistance related to military activities to Côte-d’Ivoire. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215 thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 2010/656/CFSP of 29 October 2010 renewing the restrictive measures against Côte d’Ivoire (1),Having regard to the joint proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 174/2005 of 31 January 2005 imposing restrictions on the supply of assistance related to military activities to Côte d’Ivoire (2) provides for prohibitions on the export of equipment which might be used for internal repression and on the provision of certain technical assistance, financing and financial assistance. Those restrictions were enacted in accordance with Council Common Position 2004/852/CFSP of 13 December 2004 concerning restrictive measures against Côte d’Ivoire (3).(2) Taking into account United Nations Security Council Resolution 1946 (2010) of 15 October 2010 and Decision 2010/656/CFSP, it is necessary to amend Regulation (EC) No 174/2005 in order to permit the export of non-lethal equipment, as well as non-lethal equipment capable of being used for internal repression, intended solely to enable the Ivorian security forces to use only appropriate and proportionate force while maintaining public order, as well as the provision of related technical assistance, financing and financial assistance.(3) The list of equipment which might be used for internal repression should be updated following recommendations made by experts, taking into account Council Regulation (EC) No 1236/2005 of 27 June 2005 concerning trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (4).(4) It is appropriate to update the article on Union jurisdiction in light of recent drafting practice.(5) Regulation (EC) No 174/2005 should be amended accordingly,. Regulation (EC) No 174/2005 is amended as follows:(1) Article 4(1) is replaced by the following:(a) the provision of technical assistance, financing and financial assistance related to arms and related materiel, where such assistance or services are intended solely for support of and use by the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) and the French forces who support it;(b) the provision of technical assistance related to non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, including such equipment intended for EU, UN, African Union and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) crisis management operations, where such activities have also been approved in advance by the Sanctions Committee;(c) the provision of financing or financial assistance related to non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, including such equipment intended for EU, UN, African Union and ECOWAS crisis management operations;(d) the provision of technical assistance related to arms and related materiel intended solely for support of or use in the process of restructuring defence and security forces pursuant to paragraph 3, subparagraph (f) of the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement, where such activities have also been approved in advance by the Sanctions Committee;(e) the provision of financing or financial assistance related to arms and related materiel intended solely for support of or use in the process of restructuring defence and security forces pursuant to paragraph 3, subparagraph (f) of the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement;(f) the sales or supplies temporarily transferred or exported to Côte d'Ivoire to the forces of a State which is taking action, in accordance with international law, solely and directly to facilitate the evacuation of its nationals and those for whom it has consular responsibility in Côte d'Ivoire, where such activities have also been notified in advance to the Sanctions Committee;(g) the provision of technical assistance, financing or financial assistance related to non-lethal military equipment intended solely to enable the Ivorian security forces to use only appropriate and proportionate force while maintaining public order.’;(2) the following Article is inserted:(3) Article 9 is replaced by the following:(a) within the territory of the Union, including its airspace;(b) on board any aircraft or any vessel under the jurisdiction of a Member State;(c) to any person inside or outside the territory of the Union who is a national of a Member State;(d) to any legal person, entity or body which is incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State;(e) to any legal person, entity or body in respect of any business done in whole or in part within the Union.’;(4) Annex I is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation;(5) the title of Annex II is replaced by the following: This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 29 October 2010.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 November 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. VANACKERE(1)  OJ L 285, 30.10.2010, p. 28(2)  OJ L 29, 2.2.2005, p. 5.(3)  OJ L 368, 15.12.2004, p. 50.(4)  OJ L 200, 30.7.2005, p. 1.ANNEX‘ANNEX IList of equipment which might be used for internal repression as referred to in Articles 3 and 4a1. Fire-arms, ammunition and related accessories therefor, as follows:1.1 Firearms not controlled by ML 1 and ML 2 of the Common Military List of the European Union (1) (“EU Common Military List”);1.2 Ammunition specially designed for the firearms listed in 1.1 and specially designed components therefor;1.3 Weapon-sights not controlled by the EU Common Military List.2. Bombs and grenades not controlled by the EU Common Military List.3. Vehicles as follows:3.1 Vehicles equipped with a water cannon, specially designed or modified for the purpose of riot control;3.2 Vehicles specially designed or modified to be electrified to repel borders;3.3 Vehicles specially designed or modified to remove barricades, including construction equipment with ballistic protection;3.4 Vehicles specially designed for the transport or transfer of prisoners and/or detainees;3.5 Vehicles specially designed to deploy mobile barriers;3.6 Components for the vehicles specified in 3.1 to 3.5 specially designed for the purposes of riot control.Note 1Note 24. Explosive substances and related equipment as follows:4.1 Equipment and devices specially designed to initiate explosions by electrical or non-electrical means, including firing sets, detonators, igniters, boosters and detonating cord, and specially designed components therefor; except those specially designed for a specific commercial use consisting of the actuation or operation by explosive means of other equipment or devices the function of which is not the creation of explosions (e.g. car air-bag inflaters, electric-surge arresters of fire sprinkler actuators);4.2 Linear cutting explosive charges not controlled by the EU Common Military List;4.3 Other explosives not controlled by the EU Common Military List and related substances as follows:a. amatol;b. nitrocellulose (containing more than 12,5 % nitrogen);c. nitroglycol;d. pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN);e. picryl chloride;f. 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT).5. Protective equipment not controlled by ML 13 of the EU Common Military List as follows:5.1 Body armour providing ballistic and/or stabbing protection;5.2 Helmets providing ballistic and/or fragmentation protection, anti-riot helmets, anti-riot shields and ballistic shields.— equipment specially designed for sports activities;— equipment specially designed for safety of work requirements.6. Simulators, other than those controlled by ML 14 of the EU Common Military List, for training in the use of firearms, and specially designed software therefor.7. Night vision, thermal imaging equipment and image intensifier tubes, other than those controlled by the EU Common Military List.8. Razor barbed wire.9. Military knives, combat knives and bayonets with blade lengths in excess of 10 cm.10. Production equipment specially designed for the items specified in this list.11. Specific technology for the development, production or use of the items specified in this list.’.(1)  OJ C 69, 18.3.2010, p. 19.
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3993,"2005/855/EC: Commission Decision of  30 November 2005  amending Decision 2005/734/EC laying down biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by Influenza virus A subtype H5N1 from birds living in the wild to poultry and other captive birds and providing for an early detection system in areas at particular risk  (notified under document number C(2005) 4687)   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) To monitor the situation in the Member States, the Commission adopted Decision 2005/732/EC of 17 October 2005 approving the programmes for the implementation of Member States' surveys for avian influenza in poultry and wild birds during 2005 and laying down reporting and eligibility rules for the Community financial contribution to the implementation costs of those programmes (2).(2) In order to reduce the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by Influenza A virus of subtype H5N1 being introduced into poultry farms and other premises where birds are kept in captivity via wild birds, Commission Decision 2005/734/EC of 19 October 2005 laying down biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by Influenza virus A subtype H5N1 from birds living in the wild to poultry and other captive birds and providing for an early detection system in areas at particular risk (3) was adopted.(3) Pursuant to that Decision, Member States are to identify individual holdings keeping poultry or other captive birds which, according to epidemiological and ornithological data, should be considered particularly at risk from the avian influenza A virus of subtype H5N1 spreading via wild birds.(4) In the light of the epidemiological and ornithological developments, provision should be made to review such risks on a regular and ongoing basis with a view to adjusting the areas identified as particularly at risk.(5) Clarification is necessary with regard to the epidemiological role of birds participating in point-to-point races within the framework of cultural events.(6) In addition, provision should be made for the period of application of the measures provided for in Decision 2005/734/EC to be extended in the light of the epidemiological and ornithological developments.(7) Decision 2005/734/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 2005/734/EC is amended as follows:1. in Article 1, the following paragraph 4 is added:2. in Article 2a, paragraph 2 of is replaced by the following:3. in Article 4, ‘1 December 2005’ is replaced by ‘31 May 2006’;4. Annex I is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. Member States shall immediately take the necessary measures to comply with this Decision and publish those measures. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14).(2)  OJ L 274, 20.10.2005, p. 95.(3)  OJ L 274, 20.10.2005, p. 105. Decision as amended by Decision 2005/745/EC (OJ L 279, 22.10.2005, p. 79).ANNEXIn Annex I to Decision 2005/734/EC, the first indent of Part I is replaced by the following:‘— Location of the holding along migratory flight paths of birds, in particular where the birds are coming from central and eastern Asia, the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea areas, the Middle East and Africa;’.
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31708,"2006/782/EC: Council Decision of 24 October 2006 amending Decision 90/424/EEC on expenditure in the veterinary field. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 37 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),Whereas:(1) Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (3) provides for the possibility of the Community's making a financial contribution to the Member States for the eradication of certain animal diseases. Currently, that Decision also provides for the possibility of a financial contribution from the Community for the eradication of infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) and infectious haematopoietic necrosis (IHN), both of which diseases affect salmonides.(2) Disease control actions for ISA and IHN are eligible for Community financial contribution only under Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (4).(3) In the light of the adoption of Council Directive 2006/88/EC of 24 October 2006 on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals (5), it is appropriate to amend Decision 90/424/EEC so that Community financial contributions can also be granted for eradication measures carried out by the Member States to combat other diseases in aquaculture animals, subject to Community control provisions.(4) Member States can receive financial contributions to support their national fisheries and aquaculture sector under Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (6). Article 32 of that Regulation authorises Member States to allocate funds for the eradication of diseases in aquaculture under the terms of Decision 90/424/EEC.(5) The funds for the eradication of diseases in aquaculture animals should be allocated within the operational programmes set up under Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006, the budget for which is fixed at the beginning of the programming period.(6) Financial contributions from the Community for disease control purposes in aquaculture animals should be subject to scrutiny regarding compliance with the control provisions laid down in Directive 2006/88/EC, in accordance with the same procedures as those that apply for such scrutiny and control for certain terrestrial animal diseases.(7) It is therefore appropriate to apply the procedures for financial contribution laid down in Decision 90/424/EEC also to the use of financial contribution for the control of diseases in aquaculture animals under Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006.(8) It is appropriate for this Decision to become applicable at the same time as Directive 2006/88/EC.(9) Decision 90/424/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly,. Decision 90/424/EEC is hereby amended as follows:(1) in Article 3(1), the following indents shall be added:— ‘epizootic haematopoietic necrosis in fish (EHN),— epizootic ulcerative syndrome in fish (EUS),— infection with Bonamia exitiosa,— infection with Perkinsus marinus,— infection with Microcytos mackini,— Taura syndrome in crustaceans,— yellowhead disease in crustaceans.’;(2) the following Article shall be inserted:(3) Article 5(2) shall be replaced by the following:(4) The following paragraph shall be added to Article 24:(a) the rate of aid shall be in accordance with the rate laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006;(b) paragraphs 8 and 9 of this Article shall not apply.(5) the following indents shall be added to the Annex, Group I:— ‘Spring viraemia of carp (SVC),— Viral haemorrhagic septicæmia (VHS),— Koi herpes virus infection (KHV),— Infection with Bonamia ostreae,— Infection with Marteilia refringens,— White spot disease in crustaceans.’ This Decision shall apply from 1 August 2008. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 24 October 2006.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. KORKEAOJA(1)  Opinion of 27 April 2006 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  OJ C 88, 11.4.2006, p. 13. Opinion delivered following non-compulsory consultation.(3)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/53/EC (OJ L 29, 2.2.2006, p. 37).(4)  OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 485/2005 (OJ L 81, 30.3.2005, p. 1).(5)  See page 14 of this Official Journal.(6)  OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1.(7)  OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1.(8)  OJ L 328, 24.11.2006, p. 14.’;(9)  OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 58. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2004/216/EC (OJ L 67, 5.3.2004, p. 27).’;
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12307,"94/305/EC: Commission Decision of 16 May 1994 amending Decision 93/13/EEC, laying down the procedures for veterinary checks at Community border inspection posts on products from third countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990, laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2) and in  particular Article 18 (1) thereof,Whereas hay and straw are allowed to be imported into the Community from those countries which are listed in Annex F by Commission Decision 93/13/EEC (3);Whereas it is necessary, having regard to the guarantees given, to amend this list to include certain parts of South Africa; whereas the area where hay and straw originate from is situated outside the foot-and-mouth disease control area and where no  animals have grazed for the past six months;Whereas the measures provided for in the Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. In Annex F of Commission Decision 93/13/EEC, the following is inserted between 'Slovenia' and 'Sweden':'South Africa (excluding that part of the foot-and-mouth disease control area situated in the veterinary region Northern and Eastern Transvaal, in the district of Ingwavuma of the veterinary region of Natal and in the border area with Botswana east of  longitude 28°)'. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 May 1994.For the CommissionRenÊ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(3) OJ No L 9, 15. 1. 1993, p. 33.
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35051,"Political and Security Committee Decision CHAD/2/2008 of 18 March 2008 on the setting-up of the Committee of Contributors for the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular third subparagraph of Article 25 thereof,Having regard to Council Joint Action 2007/677/CFSP of 15 October 2007 on the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (1) (Operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA), and in particular Article 10(5) thereof,Whereas:(1) Under Article 10(5) of Joint Action 2007/677/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take relevant decisions on the setting-up of a Committee of Contributors for Operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA.(2) The European Council Conclusions of Nice of 7, 8 and 9 December 2000 and Brussels of 24 and 25 October 2002 laid down the arrangements for the participation of third States in crisis management operations and the setting-up of a Committee of Contributors.(3) The Committee of Contributors will play a key role in the day-to-day management of Operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA. It will be the main forum where contributing States collectively address questions relating to the employment of their forces in the operation. The PSC, which exercises the political control and strategic direction of the operation, will take account of the views expressed by the Committee of Contributors.(4) In accordance with Article 6 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the European Union which have defence implications,. Establishment and terms of referenceA Committee of Contributors for the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (CoC) is hereby established. Its terms of reference are laid down in the European Council Conclusions of Nice and Brussels. Composition1.   The CoC members shall be as follows:— representatives of all Member States,— representatives of third States participating in the operation and providing significant military contributions, as referred to in the Annex.2.   The EU Operation Commander, the Director General of the European Union Military Staff, or their representatives and representatives of the Commission shall attend the CoC meetings.3.   Third persons may be invited for relevant parts of the discussion, as appropriate. ChairWithout prejudice to the prerogatives of the Presidency, the CoC for this operation shall be chaired by the Secretary General/High Representative or his representative in close consultation with the Presidency and the Chairman of the European Union Military Committee (CEUMC) or his representative. Meetings1.   The CoC shall be convened by the Chair on a regular basis. Where circumstances require, emergency meetings may be convened on the Chair's initiative, or at the request of a member.2.   The Chair shall circulate in advance a provisional agenda and documents relating to the meeting. A summary of the meeting shall be circulated after each meeting. Procedure1.   Except as provided in paragraph 3 and without prejudice to the competencies of the PSC and the responsibilities of the EU Operation Commander:— unanimity of the representatives of States contributing to the operation shall apply when the CoC takes decisions on the day-to-day management of the operation,— unanimity of the CoC members shall apply when the CoC makes recommendations on possible adjustments to operational planning, including possible adjustment to objectives.The abstention of a member shall not preclude unanimity.2.   The Chair shall establish that the majority of the representatives of States entitled to take part in the deliberations is present.3.   All procedural questions shall be settled by the simple majority of the members present at the meeting.4.   Denmark shall not take part in any decision of the Committee. Confidentiality1.   The Council Security Regulations shall apply to the meetings and proceedings of the CoC. In particular, representatives in the CoC shall possess adequate security clearance.2.   The deliberations of the CoC shall be covered by the obligation of professional secrecy, except insofar as the CoC unanimously decides otherwise. Entry into forceThis Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 18 March 2008.For the Political and Security CommitteeThe ChairpersonM. IPAVIC(1)  OJ L 279, 23.10.2007, p. 21.ANNEXList of the third State(s) referred to in Article 2(1)— Albania
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12709,"Commission Directive 94/26/EC of 15 June 1994 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 79/196/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres employing certain types of protection. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 76/117/EEC of 18 December 1975 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 79/196/EEC of 6 February 1979 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres employing certain types of protection (2), as last  amended by Directive 90/487/EEC (3), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas it is necessary to adapt the contents of Annex 1 to Directive 79/196/EEC to technical progress by incorporating five new European standards recently drawn up by Cenelec;Whereas, in view of the present state of technical progress, it is now necessary to adapt the contents of the harmonized standards referred to in Annex I to Directive 79/196/EEC;Whereas, in view of the nature of the equipment concerned, a transitional arrangement must be allowed in order to enable the industry to adapt adequately to the amendments introduced into the standards;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Directives for the Elimination of Technical Barriers in the Sector of Electrical Equipment for Use in  Potentially Explosive Atmospheres,. Annex I to Directive 79/196/EEC, is replaced by the Annex to this Directive. 1. Member States shall bring into force the necessary provisions in order to comply with this Directive not later than 31 March 1995 and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by the Member  States.2. Until 30 June 2003 the Member States shall continue to apply the measures provided for in Article 4 of Directive 76/117/EEC as regards the equipment for which conformity to the harmonized standards referred to in Directive 79/196/EEC, in its version  of 17 September 1990, is attested by the certificate of conformity referred to in Article 8 of Directive 76/117/EEC, provided that this certificate has been issued before 1 March 1996. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 15 June 1994.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 24, 30. 1. 1976, p. 45.(2) OJ No L 43, 20. 2. 1979, p. 20.(3) OJ No L 270, 2. 10. 1990, p. 23.ANNEX'ANNEX IHARMONIZED STANDARDSThe harmonized standards to which equipment must conform, depending on the type of protection, are the European standards referred to in the table below.European Standards(drawn up by Cenelec, 35, Rue de Stassart, B-1050 Brussels)"""" ID=""1"">EN 50014> ID=""2"">- Electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres:> ID=""3"">1> ID=""4"">March 1977""> ID=""2"">general requirements""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 1> ID=""4"">July 1979""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 2> ID=""4"">June 1982"">  ID=""2"">- Amendments 3 and 4> ID=""4"">December 1982""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 5> ID=""4"">February 1986""> ID=""1"">EN 50015> ID=""2"">- Electrical equipment for use in potential explosive atmospheres:> ID=""3"">1> ID=""4"">March 1977""> ID=""2"">oil immersion ""o"""">  ID=""2"">- Amendment 1> ID=""4"">July 1979""> ID=""1"">EN 50016> ID=""2"">- Electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres:> ID=""3"">1> ID=""4"">March 1977""> ID=""2"">pressurized apparatus ""p""""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 1> ID=""4"">July 1979"">  ID=""1"">EN 50017> ID=""2"">- Electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres:> ID=""3"">1> ID=""4"">March 1977""> ID=""2"">powder filling ""q""""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 1> ID=""4"">July 1979""> ID=""1"">EN 50018> ID=""2"">- Electrical equipment for use in  potentially explosive atmospheres:> ID=""3"">1> ID=""4"">March 1977""> ID=""2"">flameproof enclosure ""d""""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 1> ID=""4"">July 1979""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 2> ID=""4"">December 1982""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 3> ID=""4"">November 1985""> ID=""1"">EN 50019>  ID=""2"">- Electrical equipment for use in potential atmospheres:> ID=""3"">1> ID=""4"">March 1977""> ID=""2"">increased safety ""e""""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 1> ID=""4"">July 1979""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 2> ID=""4"">September 1983""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 3> ID=""4"">December  1985""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 4> ID=""4"">October 1989""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 5> ID=""4"">August 1990""> ID=""1"">EN 50020> ID=""2"">- Electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres:> ID=""3"">1> ID=""4"">March 1977""> ID=""2"">intrinsic safety ""i"""">  ID=""2"">- Amendment 1> ID=""4"">July 1979""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 2> ID=""4"">December 1985""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 3> ID=""4"">May 1990""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 4> ID=""4"">May 1990""> ID=""2"">- Amendment 5> ID=""4"">May 1990""> ID=""1"">EN 50028> ID=""2"">- Electrical  equipment for use in potential explosive atmospheres:> ID=""3"">1> ID=""4"">February 1987""> ID=""2"">encapsulation ""m""""> ID=""1"">EN 50039> ID=""2"">- Electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres:> ID=""3"">1> ID=""4"">March 1980"">  ID=""2"">intrinsically safe electrical systems ""i""""> ID=""1"">EN 50050> ID=""2"">- Electrostatic hand-held spraying equipment> ID=""3"">1> ID=""4"">January 1986""> ID=""1"">EN 50053> ID=""2"">- Hand-held electrostatic paint spray guns with an energy limit of 0,24 mJ  and their associated apparatus> ID=""3"">1> ID=""4"">February 1987 (1)()""> ID=""1"">(part 1)""> ID=""1"">EN 50053> ID=""2"">- Hand-held electrostatic powder spray guns with an energy limit of 5 mJ and their associated apparatus> ID=""3"">1> ID=""4"">June 1989  (1)()""> ID=""1"">(part 2)""> ID=""1"">EN 50053> ID=""2"">- Hand-held electrostatic flock spray guns with an energy limit of 0,24 mJ or 5 mJ and their associated apparatus> ID=""3"">1> ID=""4"">June 1989 (1)()""> ID=""1"">(part 3)"""">(1)() Only the paragraphs dealing with the construction of apparatus, provided for in standards EN 50053, parts 1, 2 and 3.'.
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4405,"Commission Decision of 18 December 2006 amending Decision 2005/779/EC concerning animal health protection measures against swine vesicular disease in Italy (notified under document number C(2006) 6574)   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2005/779/EC of 8 November 2005 concerning animal health protection measures against swine vesicular disease in Italy (2) was adopted in response to the presence of that disease in Italy. It lays down animal health rules as regards swine vesicular disease for regions of that Member State that are recognised as free of that disease and for regions not so recognised.(2) In the light of the information now provided by Italy, the measures provided for in Decision 2005/779/EC as regards the surveillance on holdings and assembly centres for pigs, and in particular as regards the testing and sampling to be carried out, should be increased in the interests of the prevention of the spread of the disease. In addition, the movement of pigs from holdings and regions that are not recognised as free from swine vesicular disease should be made more restrictive.(3) Decision 2005/779/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 2005/779/EC is amended as follows:1. In Article 5, the introductory phrase of paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:2. Article 6 is replaced by the following:3. Article 7 is amended as follows:(a) Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:(b) Paragraph 2 is deleted.(c) Paragraphs 3 and 4 are replaced by the following:4. In Article 8, Point (e) is replaced by the following:‘(e) sampling and serological testing is carried out as follows:(i) pigs on the holding of destination are sampled at least 28 days following the movement and serologically testing is carried out on a sufficient number of those pigs to detect the prevalence of swine vesicular disease of 5 % with a confidence interval of 95 %; such sampling must include the pigs moved into the holding of destination and no pigs may be moved from that holding until such testing has been carried out with negative results;(ii) pigs to be moved to a slaughterhouse are sampled within the period of 10 days before the movement and serological testing is carried out on a sufficient number of those pigs to detect prevalence of swine vesicular disease of 5 % with a confidence interval of 95 %; those pigs may not be moved from the holding of origin until testing has been carried out with negative results;’ This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14).(2)  OJ L 293, 9.11.2005, p. 28.
",Italy;Italian Republic;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;traceability;traceability of animals;traceability of products,22
42086,"2013/482/EU: Council Decision of 30 September 2013 on the position to be taken by the European Union within the Joint Committee set up by Article 11 of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on protection of geographical indications of agricultural products and foodstuffs, as regards the adoption of the rules of procedure of the Joint Committee. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(4), in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on protection of geographical indications of agricultural products and foodstuffs (1) (‘the Agreement’) entered into force on 1 April 2013.(2) Article 11 of the Agreement establishes a Joint Committee which is to, inter alia, ensure that the Agreement operates properly.(3) According to Article 11(2) of the Agreement, the Joint Committee determines its own rules of procedure.(4) The position of the Union within the Joint Committee, as regards the adoption of the rules of procedure of that Joint Committee, should be based on the attached draft Decision,. The position to be adopted by the Union within the Joint Committee set up by Article 11 of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on protection of geographical indications of agricultural products and foodstuffs, as regards the adoption of the rules of procedure of that Joint Committee, shall be based on the draft Decision of the Joint Committee, attached to this Decision.Minor technical corrections to the draft Decision may be agreed to by the representatives of the Union in the Joint Committee without further decision of the Council. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2013.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. LINKEVIČIUS(1)  OJ L 10, 15.1.2013, p. 3.DRAFTDECISION OF THE JOINT COMMITTEEof …on the adoption of its Rules of ProcedureTHE JOINT COMMITTEE,Having regard to the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on protection of geographical indications of agricultural products and foodstuffs, and in particular Article 11 thereof,Whereas that Agreement entered into force on 1 April 2013,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1Heads of Delegation1.   The European Union and the Republic of Moldova (‘the Parties’), shall each appoint a Head of Delegation who shall be the contact person for all matters relating to the Committee.2.   Each Head of Delegation may delegate all or any of the functions of Head of Delegation to a nominated deputy, in which case all references hereafter to the Head of Delegation apply equally to the nominated deputy.Article 2Chair1.   The office of Chair of the Committee shall be held alternately, for a period of one calendar year, by the Head of Delegation of each Party.2.   The Chair shall be responsible for the secretarial duties of the Committee.Article 3Meetings1.   The Chair shall fix the date and venue or, in the case of meetings by electronic means, the technical arrangements, of meetings in agreement with the other Head of Delegation. The Chair and the other Head of Delegation shall, in agreeing the time and place of the meeting, observe the requirement to hold a meeting within 90 days.2.   Where both Parties agree, Joint Committee meetings can be attended by experts that are able to supply requested specific information.3.   Unless otherwise jointly agreed, the meetings of the Committee shall not be public.Article 4Correspondence1.   All correspondence to or for the Committee shall be sent to the Chair of the Committee. The latter shall send a copy of all correspondence relating to the Committee to the other Head of Delegation, to the Head of the Moldovan Mission in Brussels and to the Head of the Delegation of the EU in Chisinau.2.   Correspondence between the Chair and the other Head of Delegation may be by any written means, including electronic mail.Article 5Agendas for the meetings1.   The Chair shall draw up the draft agenda prior to a meeting. The draft agenda shall be sent to the other Head of Delegation no later than 20 working days before the start of the meeting. The draft agenda circulated by the Chair shall include any item covered by Article 11(3) of the Agreement, chosen by the Chair.2.   The Heads of Delegation may request additional items covered by Article 11(3) at least 10 working days before the start of the meeting, which the Chair must include on the draft agenda.3.   A final draft agenda shall be circulated to the other Head of Delegation by the Chair at least five working days before the start of the meeting.4.   The agenda shall be adopted by joint agreement by the Chair and the other Head of Delegation at the start of each meeting. An item other than those appearing on the draft agenda may be placed on the agenda if the Chair and other Head of Delegation so agree.Article 6Adoption of instruments1.   The decisions of the Committee within the meaning of Article 11(2) of the Agreement shall be addressed to the Parties and shall bear the signatures of the Chair and of the other Head of Delegation.2.   Either Party may decide to publish any decision adopted by the Committee.Article 7Written procedure1.   A decision of the Committee may be adopted by a written procedure where the Chair and the other Head of Delegation so agree.2.   The Head of Delegation proposing the use of the written procedure shall submit the draft decision to the other Head of Delegation. The other Head of Delegation shall reply, indicating whether he or she accepts or does not accept the draft, proposes any amendments, or requests further time for reflection. If the draft is adopted, it shall be finalised in accordance with Article 6(1).Article 8Minutes1.   The Chair shall draw up draft minutes of each meeting and submit them to the other Head of Delegation within 20 working days of the meeting. The draft minutes shall state the recommendations made and may also note any other conclusions reached. The other Head of Delegation shall agree to the draft, or submit proposed amendments. Once there is agreement on the draft minutes, two original copies shall be signed by the Chair and by the other Head of Delegation. An original copy of the minutes shall be kept by the Chair and one by the other Head of Delegation.2.   In the event there is no agreement on the minutes before the subsequent meeting is convened, the minutes shall record the draft drawn up by the Chair to which shall be annexed the proposed amendments submitted by the other Head of Delegation.Article 9ExpensesEach Party shall bear the expenses it incurs in taking part in the meetings of the Committee.Article 10ConfidentialityThe deliberations of the Committee shall be confidential.
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41364,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 636/2012 of 13 July 2012 extending for six months the application of Regulation (EU) No 161/2012 on emergency measures for the protection of haddock stocks in waters to the west of Scotland. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) Evidence of serious threats to the conservation of certain stocks of haddock in waters to the west of Scotland led the Commission to adopt Regulation (EU) No 161/2012 of 23 February 2012 on emergency measures for the protection of haddock stocks in waters to the west of Scotland (2), on the basis of the provisions laid down Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.(2) Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 states that the emergency measures are to last no more than six months and that the Commission may take a new decision to extend them for an additional period of no more than six months.(3) The rationale that underlies the adoption of the emergency measures in issue remains valid for the duration of the fishery this season. Otherwise the positive effects they have yielded until now could be nullified. Since the relevant fisheries are indeed still ongoing, the lapse of the emergency measures would re-introduce the catch composition requirements, entailing increased discarding and thus considerable increase in fishing pressure on haddock and other stocks as fishermen seek to legitimately land their quotas.(4) Measures on permanent protection of the haddock stocks concerned by Commission Regulation (EU) No 161/2012 might not be in place before the expiry date of application of that Regulation. Meanwhile, the threats for the conservation of the haddock stocks persist.(5) It is therefore appropriate to extend for six months the emergency measures provided for in Regulation (EU) No 161/2012,. The application of Regulation (EU) No 161/2012 shall be extended until 25 February 2013. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 July 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 52, 24.2.2012, p. 6.
",conservation of fish stocks;Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;discarded fish;sea fish;quantity of fish landed;landed quantity;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries;by-catch;total catch;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
160,"Council Directive 70/311/EEC of 8 June 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the steering equipment for motor vehicles and their trailers. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof;Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (1);Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2);Whereas the technical requirements which motor vehicles must satisfy pursuant to national laws relate, inter alia, to their steering equipment;Whereas those requirements differ from one Member State to another ; whereas it is therefore necessary that all Member States adopt the same requirements either in addition to or in place of their existing rules, in order, in particular, to allow the EEC type approval procedure which was the subject of the Council Directive (3) of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type approval of motor vehicles and their trailers to be applied in respect of each type of vehicle;. For the purposes of this Directive, ""vehicle"" means any motor vehicle intended for use on the road, with or without bodywork, having at least four wheels and a maximum design speed exceeding 25 kilometres per hour, and its trailers, with the exception of vehicles which run on rails, agricultural tractors and machinery and public works vehicles. No Member State may refuse to grant EEC type approval or national type approval of a vehicle on grounds relating to its steering equipment if this equipment satisfies the requirements set out in the Annex. The amendments necessary for adjusting the requirements of the Annex so as to take account of technical progress shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of the Council Directive of 6 February 1970 on the type approval of motor vehicles and their trailers. 1. Member States shall put into force the provisions containing the requirements needed in order to comply with this Directive within eighteen months of its notification and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.2. Member States shall ensure that the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive are communicated to the Commission. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 June 1970.For the CouncilThe PresidentP. HARMEL  (1)OJ No C 160, 18.12.1969, p. 7. (2)OJ No C 10, 27.1.1970, p. 18. (3)OJ No L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1.ANNEX1. DEFINITIONS  1.1 Steering equipment""Steering equipment"" means all the equipment the purpose of which is to alter the direction of movement of the vehicle.The steering equipment may be considered to include:      - the steering control;- the steering gear;- the steered wheels;- where applicable, special equipment to produce additional or independent power1.1.1 Steering control""Steering control"" means the part directly operated by the driver in order to steer the vehicle.1.1.2 Steering gear  1.1.2.1 In the case of motor vehicles, ""steering gear"" means all the components between the steering control and the steered wheels, with the exception of the special equipment referred to in item 1.1.4. The steering gear may be mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric or a combination of any of these.1.1.2.2 In the case of trailers, ""steering gear"" means all the components which transmit to the steered wheels the force necessary in order to obtain a change in the direction of movement of the vehicle.1.1.3 Steered wheels""Steered wheels"" means the wheels the alignment of which may be altered directly or indirectly in relation to that of the vehicle in order to obtain a change in the direction of movement of the vehicle.1.1.4 Special equipment""Special equipment"" means that part of the steering equipment by which additional or independent power is produced. Additional or independent power may be produced by any mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical system, or by any combination of these (for example by an oil pump, air pump or battery).1.2 Different types of steering equipment  1.2.1 Depending on the source of power which is necessary for the deflection of the steered wheels, the following types of steering equipment are distinguished:  1.2.1.1 manual steering equipment in which the steering power is provided solely by the muscular power of the driver;1.2.1.2 assisted steering equipment in which the steering power is provided both by the muscular power of the driver and by the special equipment referred to in item 1.1.4.1.2.1.3 servo-steering equipment in which the steering power is provided solely by the special equipment referred to in item 1.1.4.1.3 Steering effort""Steering effort"" means the force exerted by the driver on the steering control in order to steer the vehicle.2. CONSTRUCTION, FITTING AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS  2.1 General requirements  2.1.1 The steering equipment must ensure easy and safe handling of the vehicle ; if necessary, the vehicle must be equipped with assisted steering.2.2 Detailed requirements  2.2.1 Steering control  2.2.1.1 The steering control must be easy to use and easy to handle. It must be designed in such a way as to permit gradual deflection. The direction of movement of the steering control must correspond clearly to the desired change in the direction of the vehicle.2.2.1.2 The steering effort required to achieve a turning circle of 12 metres radius, starting from the dead ahead position, must not exceed 25 kilogrammes.In the case of assisted steering devices, if the auxiliary power supply fails the steering effort required must not exceed 60 kilogrammes.2.2.1.3 In order to check compliance with the requirement in item 2.2.1.2 above, the vehicle shall describe a spiral movement at a speed of 10 kilometres per hour, starting from the dead ahead position. The steering effort on the steering wheel shall be noted up to the moment when the steering wheel reaches the position corresponding to the vehicle entering a turning circle of 12 metres radius ; the steering effort must not exceed the values laid down. The duration of the manoeuvre (time between the moment when the steering control is first operated and the moment when it reaches the position where the measurements are taken) must not exceed four seconds in normal cases and six seconds if the additional power supply fails. One manoeuvre must be made to the right and one to the left.For the test, the vehicle must be loaded to its technically permissible maximum weight ; the tyre pressures and also the distribution of the weight between the axles must be as indicated by the manufacturer.2.2.2 Steering gear  2.2.2.1 It must be possible to steer the vehicle even in the event of total or partial failure of the hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical components of the steering gear.2.2.2.2 Mechanical steering gear must be designed in such a way as to meet any operational requirements. They must be easily accessible for maintenance and inspection.2.2.3 Steered wheels  2.2.3.1 The rear wheels must not be the only steered wheels. This requirement does nut apply to semi-trailers.2.2.3.2 Motor vehicles the rear wheels of which are also steered must be subjected to the following test:  2.2.3.2.1 The driver must be able to keep the rear wheels in a straight line, without making any abnormal steering correction, on a flat and horizontal road at a speed of 80 kilometres per hour or at the maximum design speed if this is less than 80 kilometres per hour.2.2.3.3 Trailers must also be subjected to the test specified in item 2.2.3.2.1, at a speed of 80 kilometres per hour or at the technically permissible speed stated by the manufacturer if the latter is less than 80 kilometres per hour, in the following cases:      - where the trailer is equipped with more than one axle having steered wheels,-  where the trailer is a semi-trailer equipped with at least one axle having steered wheels*.2.2.4 Special equipment  2.2.4.1 Servo-steering equipment is not permitted.2.2.4.2 When an assisted steering device does not have its own source of additional power, it must include a power reservoir. If the source of power used is compressed air, the reservoir of compressed air must be protected by a non-return valve.2.2.4.3 It must be possible to steer the vehicle even if the special equipment fails.* As corrected by the corrigendum published in OJ No L 196 of 3 September 1970.
",approval;COC;certificate of compliance;certificate of conformity;quality certificate;quality certification;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;motor vehicle;commercial vehicle;juggernaut;lorry;lorry tanker;trailer;truck;driving mechanism;steering mechanism;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,22
38179,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 9/2010 of 23 December 2009 concerning the authorisation of the endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (ATCC PTA 5588) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, laying hens, ducks and turkeys for fattening (holder of authorisation Danisco Animal Nutrition, Finnfeeds International Limited) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.(2) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the authorisation of the preparation set out in the Annex to this Regulation. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3) The application concerns the authorisation of the enzyme preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (ATCC PTA 5588) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, laying hens, ducks and turkeys for fattening, to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’.(4) The European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) concluded in its opinions of 12 and 19 September 2007 (2), of 22 November 2007 (3) and of 2 July 2009 (4) that the enzyme preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (ATCC PTA 5588) does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment and that the use of that preparation improves the performance of the animals. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Community Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(5) The assessment of that preparation shows that the conditions for authorisation, provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised, as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘digestibility enhancers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 December 2009.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.(2)  The EFSA Journal (2007) 548, p. 1.(3)  The EFSA Journal (2007) 586, p. 1.(4)  The EFSA Journal (2009) 1183, p. 1.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisationUnits of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancers1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life, and stability to pelleting.2. For use in feed rich in starch and non starch polysaccharides (mainly arabinoxylans), e.g. containing more than 40 % wheat or 60 % maize.Laying hens 2 500 UDucks 625 UTurkeys for fattening 1 250 U(1)  1 U is the amount of enzyme which liberates 0,5 μmol of reducing sugar (expressed as xylose equivalents) from a cross-linked oat spelt arabinoxylan substrate at pH 5,3 and 50 °C in one minute.
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36847,"Commission Directive 2009/130/EC of 12 October 2009 amending Council Directive 76/768/EEC, concerning cosmetic products, for the purpose of adapting Annex III thereto to technical progress (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,After consulting the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety,Whereas:(1) Following the publication of a scientific study in 2001, entitled ‘Use of permanent hair dyes and bladder cancer risk’, the Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products intended for Consumers, currently the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (hereinafter SCCS) (2), concluded that the potential risks were of concern. It recommended that the Commission take further steps to control the use of hair dye substances.(2) The SCCS further recommended an overall safety assessment strategy for hair dye substances including the requirements for testing substances used in hair dye products for their potential genotoxicity/mutagenicity.(3) Following the opinions of the SCCS, the Commission, together with Member States and stakeholders, agreed on an overall strategy to regulate substances used in hair dye products, according to which the industry was required to submit files containing the scientific data on hair dye substances to be evaluated by the SCCS.(4) Substances p-Phenylenediamine (PPD) and toluene-2,5-diamine (PTD) are currently regulated under generic entries 8 and 9 in part 1 of Annex III to Council Directive 76/768/EEC. The SCCS classified these substances as extreme sensitisers contributing to a great extent to the incidence of skin allergies among consumers to hair dye products. The risk assessment of the submitted additional data on PPD and PTD, and final decisions made by the SCCS on the safety of these substances might still require a considerable amount of time. As a precautionary measure to reduce the risk of allergies to hair dye products among consumers, the maximum authorised concentrations of PPD and PTD should be immediately decreased to the levels for which the industry submitted the safety files.(5) Since substances PPD and PTD are currently regulated under generic entries in part 1 of Annex III separate reference numbers should be created for these substances with decreased maximum authorised concentrations.(6) Commission Directive 2008/88/EC (3) banned the use of hydroquinone in oxidative hair dye products by deleting the respective field of application in column ‘c’ of reference number 14 in Annex III, part 1. For the sake of clarity, the authorised concentration of 0,3 % in column ‘d’ and the conditions of use and warnings which must be printed on the label listed in paragraph (a) in column ‘f’ of reference number 14 should be deleted as well.(7) Directive 76/768/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products,. Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 15 April 2010 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.They shall apply the provisions set out in the Annex to this Directive from 15 July 2010.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 October 2009.For the CommissionGünter VERHEUGENVice-President(1)  OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169.(2)  The name of the committee was changed by Commission Decision 2008/721/EC (OJ L 241, 10.9.2008, p. 21).(3)  OJ L 256, 24.9.2008, p. 12.ANNEXDirective 76/768/EEC is amended as follows:Part 1 of Annex III is amended as follows:(a) In column ‘b’ of reference number 8, the words ‘p-Phenylenediamine, its N-substituted derivatives and its salts; N-substituted derivatives of o-Phenylenediamine (5), with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II’ are replaced by the following:(b) The following reference number 8a is inserted after reference number 8:Reference number Substance Restrictions Conditions of use and warnings which must be printed on the labelField of application and/or use Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product Other limitations and requirementsa b c d e f‘8a p-Phenylenediamine and its salts (5) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products(a) general use(b) professional use(a) Can cause an allergic reaction. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.(b) For professional use only. Contains phenylenediamines. Can cause an allergic reaction. Wear suitable gloves.’(c) In column ‘b’ of reference number 9, the words ‘Methylphenylenediamines, their N-substituted derivatives and their salts (1) with the exception of substances under reference numbers 364, 1310 and 1313 in Annex II’ are replaced by the following:(d) The following reference number 9a is inserted after reference number 9:Reference number Substance Restrictions Conditions of use and warnings which must be printed on the labelField of application and/or use Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product Other limitations and requirementsa b c d e f‘9a Toluene-2,5-diamine and its salts (1) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products(a) general use(b) professional use(e) In reference number 14, the maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product of 0,3 % in column ‘d’ and paragraph (a) in column ‘f’ are deleted.
",chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;cosmetic product;beauty product;cosmetic;perfume;soap;toilet preparation;consumer protection;consumer policy action plan;consumerism;consumers' rights;health risk;danger of sickness;product safety;allergy;dyestuff;labelling,22
5296,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 470/2011 of 16 May 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 828/2009 laying down detailed rules of application for the marketing years 2009/2010 to 2014/2015 for the import and refining of sugar products of tariff heading 1701 under preferential agreements. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007 of 20 December 2007 applying the arrangements for products originating in certain states which are part of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States provided for in agreements establishing, or leading to the establishment of, Economic Partnership Agreements (1), and in particular Article 9(5) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 of 22 July 2008 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2011 and amending Regulations (EC) No 552/97, (EC) No 1933/2006 and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1100/2006 and (EC) No 964/2007 (2), and in particular Article 11(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 1(4) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 828/2009 (3), a country listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007 or listed as least-developed country in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 is eligible to be added to Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 828/2009.(2) Uganda is a least-developed country listed as least-developed country in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 and has requested the Commission to be listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 828/2009. Uganda produces sugar and is therefore a potential exporter to the European Union.(3) Regulation (EC) No 828/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. Part I of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 828/2009 is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 May 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 348, 31.12.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 211, 6.8.2008, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 240, 11.9.2009, p. 14.ANNEX‘Part I:   Least-developed countriesGroup label Third country Reference numberNON-ACP-LDC Bangladesh 09.4221ACP-LDC Benin 09.4231’
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;sugar refining;cane sugar;preferential agreement;preferential trade agreement;ACP countries,22
329,"83/530/EEC: Commission Decision of 18 October 1983 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Brancker - Plant Productivity Fluorometer, model SF-10' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 12 April 1983, the United Kingdom requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Brancker - Plant Productivity Fluorometer, model SF-10', ordered in January 1983 and intended to be used in studies into the mechanism of action of photosynthesis inhibitor herbicides, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 22 September 1983 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a fluorometer; whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as 'Brancker - Plant Productivity Fluorometer, model SF-10', which is the subject of an application by the United Kingdom of 12 April 1983, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 October 1983.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 74, 18. 3. 1982, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;measuring equipment;measuring instrument;meter;herbicide;weedkiller;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
4930,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3466/86 of 13 November 1986 fixing for the period 1986/87 certain coefficients applicable to cereals exported in the form of certain spirituous beverages. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1573/76 (2), and in particular Article 16 (6) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81 of 28 April 1981 laying down general rules for granting refunds adjusted in the case of cereals exported in the form of certain spirituous beverages and the criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3035/80 concerning certain products not covered by Annex II to the Treaty (3), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas Article 3 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81 states that the quantity of cereals on which the refund shall be granted shall be that placed under control wighted by a coefficient, fixed annually for each Member State concerned, expressing the ratio for the sprituous beverage in question between the total quantity exported and the total quantity marketed;Whereas the second indent of Article 3 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81 provides for adjustment of the coefficient where foreseeable trends for exports of spirituous beverages show a tendency to change significantly in one of the Member States concerned; whereas such an assessment may be made by taking account of a reference period of sufficient length to eliminate insignificant short-term fluctuations; whereas a period of six years prior to the year in question seems to comply with this criterion; whereas, moreover, an annual difference of less than 1 % between the respective trends in exports and the total quantities sold cannot show a tendency towards a significant change;Whereas, owing to the fact that the Commission did not have the necessary information at its disposal within the time limit laid down in Article 16 (2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1842/81 of 3 July 1981 laying down detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81 relating to general rules for granting refunds adjusted in the case of cereals exported in the form of certain spirituous beverages (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2187/86 (5), the coefficient could not be fixed by the date laid down in the first subparagraph of Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 1842/81 whereas the new coefficients should be fixed with effect from the start of the marketing year for cereals, that is 1 July 1986;Whereas, however, the United Kingdom has expressed a reservation as to the accuracy of the figures communicated; whereas the coefficients can therefore only be fixed on a provisional basis;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. For the period 1 July 1986 to 30 June 1987, the coefficients referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81 and applicable to cereals used in the United Kingdom for the manufacture of Scotch Whisky shall be as shown in the Annex. The coefficients thus fixed may be readjusted retroactively on the basis of additional information to be supplied by the United Kingdom. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 July 1986.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 November 1986.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 281, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 139, 24. 5. 1986, p. 29.(3) OJ No L 121, 5. 5. 1981, p. 3.(4) OJ No L 183, 4. 7. 1981, p. 10.(5) OJ No L 190, 12. 7. 1986, p. 51.ANNEXCoefficients applicable in the United Kingdom1.2,3 //  //  //  // Coefficient applicable  // 1.2.3 // Period of application  // to barley processed into malt used for the manufacture of malt whisky   // to cereals used for the manufacture of grain whisky   //    //   //   // 1 July 1986 to 30 June 1987   // 0,375   // 0,339   //    //  //
",export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;spirits;Armagnac;Cognac;brandy;gin;grappa;marc;rum;schnapps;spirits from distilling cereals;spirits from distilling fruit;spirits from distilling wine;vodka;whisky,22
20496,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2534/2000 of 17 November 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 2709/1999 opening Community tariff quotas for 2000 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 01041030, 01041080, 01042010, 01042090 and 0204 and derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 as regards the import and export of products in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector and amending Regulation (EC) No 1439/95. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 of 22 December 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreements to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round Multilateral Trade Negotiations(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2435/98(2), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3491/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part(3), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3296/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part(4), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3297/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part(5), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3382/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part(6), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3383/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part(7), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1727/2000 of 31 July 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Hungary(8), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2433/2000 of 17 October 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with the Czech Republic(9), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2434/2000 of 17 October 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with the Slovak Republic(10), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2435/2000 of 17 October 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Romania(11), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2290/2000 of 9 October 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with the Republic of Bulgaria(12), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex A of Regulation (EC) No 1727/2000 lays down the quantities of certain agricultural products that may be imported from Hungary with a total exemption from customs duty subject to tariff quotas, ceilings or reference quantities from 1 July 2000.(2) Annex A of Council Regulation (EC) No 2433/2000 lays down the quantities of certain agricultural products that may be imported from the Czech Republic with a total exemption from customs duty subject to tariff quotas, ceilings or reference quantities from 1 July 2000.(3) Annex A of Council Regulation (EC) No 2434/2000 lays down the quantities of certain agricultural products that may be imported from the Slovak Republic with a total exemption from customs duty subject to tariff quotas, ceilings or reference quantities from 1 July 2000.(4) Annex A of Council Regulation (EC) No 2435/2000 lays down the quantities of certain agricultural products that may be imported from Romania with a total exemption from customs duty subject to tariff quotas, ceilings or reference quantities from 1 July 2000.(5) Annex A of Council Regulation (EC) No 2290/2000 lays down the quantities of certain agricultural products that may be imported from the Republic of Bulgaria with a total exemption from customs duty subject to tariff quotas, ceilings or reference quantities from 1 July 2000.(6) As the imports are managed on a calendar year basis, the quantities foreseen for 2000 are the sum of half of the quantity for the period 1 July 1999 to 30 June 2000 and half of the quantity for the period 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2001.(7) Accordingly it is necessary to amend Commission Regulation (EC) No 2709/1999 of 17 December 1999 establishing Community tariff quotas for 2000 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 10, 0104 20 90 and 0204 and derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 as regards the import and export of products in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector(13) and to amend Commission Regulation (EC) No 1439/95(14), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2709/1999(15), in order to take account of these concessions.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for sheepmeat and goatmeat,. Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 is replaced by the following:""1. Licence applications and licences shall bear in Box 8 the name of the country of origin. In the case of products falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80 and 0104 20 90, and for Poland CN code 0104 20 10, licence applications and licences shall bear in Boxes 17 and 18 particulars of the net mass and where appropriate the number of animals to be imported.A licence shall make it compulsory to import the products from the country indicated."" Regulation (EC) No 2709/1999 is amended as follows:1. The text of Article 2 is replaced by the following:""Article 2The customs duties applicable to imports into the Community of sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90 and 0204 originating in the countries indicated in the Annexes and of live pure-bred breeding goats falling within CN code 0104 20 10 for Poland, shall be suspended or reduced during the periods, at the levels and within the limits of the tariff quotas laid down in this Regulation.""2. Article 3(2) is replaced by the following:""2. The quantities of live animals and meat expressed as carcass-weight equivalent, falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90 and 0204 and, in addition, for Poland, falling within CN code 0104 20 10, for which the customs duty, applicable to imports originating in specific supplying countries, is reduced to zero for the period between 1 January and 31 December 2000, shall be those laid down in Annex II.""3. Article 6(1) is replaced by the following:""1. Title II A shall apply mutatis mutandis in respect of the import of products falling within CN code 0104 20 10 for Poland.""4. Article 6(2) is deleted.5. Annex II is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 July 2000.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 November 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 328, 20.12.1995, p. 31.(2) OJ L 303, 13.11.1998, p. 1.(3) OJ L 319, 21.12.1993, p. 1.(4) OJ L 341, 30.12.1994, p. 14.(5) OJ L 341, 30.12.1994, p. 17.(6) OJ L 368, 31.12.1994, p. 1.(7) OJ L 368, 31.12.1994, p. 5.(8) OJ L 198, 4.8.2000, p. 6.(9) OJ L 280, 4.11.2000, p. 1.(10) OJ L 280, 4.11.2000, p. 9.(11) OJ L 280, 4.11.2000, p. 17.(12) OJ L 262, 17.10.2000, p. 1.(13) OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 24.(14) OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 7.(15) OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 20.ANNEX""ANNEX IIQUANTITIES FOR 2000 REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3(2)Order No 09.4575Duty rate zero (tonnes carcase weight equivalent)>TABLE>""
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;goatmeat;sheepmeat;lamb meat;mutton;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,22
12263,"94/190/EC: Commission Decision of 18 March 1994 on financial contribution from the Community for the eradication of classical swine fever in Belgium (Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Commission Decision 94/77/EC (2), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof,Whereas outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in Belgium in October, November and December 1993; whereas the appearance of this disease is a serious danger to the Community's porcine population and, in order to eradicate the disease as  rapidly as possible, the Community has the possibility of making good the losses so caused;Whereas, as soon as the presence of classical swine fever was officially confirmed, the Belgian authorities took appropriate measures which included the measures listed in Article 3 (2) of Decision 90/424/EEC; whereas such measures were notified by the  Belgian authorities;Whereas the conditions for Community assistance have been met;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. For outbreaks of classical swine fever which have occurred during the months of October, November and December 1993 Belgium may obtain Community financial assistance. The contribution by the Community shall be:- 50 % of the costs incurred by Belgium in compensating owners for the slaughter and for destruction, as appropriate, of pigs and pig products,- 50 % of the costs incurred by Belgium for the cleaning, disinsectization and disinfection of holdings and equipment,- 50 % of the costs incurred by Belgium in compensating owners for the destruction of contaminated feedingstuffs and contaminated equipment. The Community financial contribution shall be granted after supporting documents have been submitted. The Community shall follow developments in the situation regarding the disease and, if necessary, evolution, shall adopt a new Decision in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 3 (4) of Decision 90/424/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium.. Done at Brussels, 18 March 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 36, 8. 2. 1994, p. 15.
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;indemnification;compensation;compensation for damage;indemnity;slaughter of animals;slaughter of livestock;stunning of animals;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium,22
15564,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1302/96 of 5 July 1996 amending Regulation (EEC) No 641/92 on rules of application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 478/92 for annual Community tariff quotas of dog or cat food and fish food, originating in, and coming from the Faroe Islands. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 478/92 of 25 February 1992 opening an annual Community tariff quota for dog or cat food, put up for retail sale and falling within CN code 2309 10 11 and an annual Community tariff quota for fish food falling within CN code ex 2309 90 41, originating in the Faroe Islands (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 3093/95 of 22 December 1995 laying down the rates of duty to be applied by the Community resulting from negotiations under GATT Article XXIV.6 consequent upon the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden to the European Union (2), reduces to zero the rate of duty laid down in the Common Customs Tariff for the products falling within CN code 2309 10 11 from 1 January 1996; whereas, consequently, it is not necessary to maintain the tariff quota for the said products originating in the Faroe Islands; whereas, as a result, for the sake of clarity, that quota should be abolished;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 641/92 (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1646/95 (4), in order to bring it into line with the rules on the application of the agreements concluded under the Uruguay Round of multilateral negotiations;Whereas, however, Regulation (EC) No 1646/95 expires on 30 June 1996; whereas, as a result, Regulation (EEC) No 641/92 should be amended permanently for the period of application of the GATT agreements;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. Regulation (EEC) No 641/92 is amended as follows:1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:'Article 1The provisions of this Regulation shall apply to imports under the arrangements laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 478/92 of products falling within CN code ex 2309 90 41, originating in, and coming from the Faroe Islands.`;2. Article 3 (1) is replaced by the following:'1. Applications for licences to import against the quantity set by Regulation (EEC) No 478/92, in the case of products falling within CN code ex 2309 90 41, shall be lodged with the competent authority of any Member State on the first working day of each week, before 1 p.m., Belgian time. They shall be for a quantity of not less than five tonnes of product and not more than 1 000 tonnes.`;3. Article 4 is replaced by the following:'Article 4For products to be imported subject to zero duty, as laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 478/92, the import licence application and the licence itself shall show:(a) in section 8, the name of the country of origin of the product. The licence shall impose an obligation to import from that country;(b) in section 24, one of the following indications:- Exención del derecho de importación [artículo 4 del Reglamento (CEE) n° 641/92]- Fritagelse for importtold (artikel 4 i forordning (EØF) nr. 641/92)- Zollfrei (Artikel 4 der Verordnung (EWG) Nr. 641/92)- ÄáóìïëïãéêÞ áðáëëáãÞ êáôÜ ôçí åéóáãùãÞ [Üñèñï 4 ôïõ êáíïíéóìïý (ÅÏÊ) áñéè. 641/92]- Zero import duty [Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 641/92]- Exemption de droit à l'importation [Article 4 du règlement (CEE) n° 641/92]- Esenzione dal dazio doganale all'importazione [articolo 4 del regolamento (CEE) n. 641/92]- Vrijstelling van invoerrecht (artikel 4 van Verordening (EEG) nr. 641/92)- Isenção do direito de importação [artigo 4º do Regulamento (CEE) nº 641/92]- Vapautus tuontitullista [asetuksen (ETY) N:o 641/92 4 artikla]- Undantag från importtull (artikel 4 i förordning (EEG) nr 641/92).` This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 July 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 55, 29. 2. 1992, p. 2.(2) OJ No L 334, 30. 12. 1995, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 69, 14. 3. 1992, p. 23.(4) OJ No L 156, 7. 7. 1995, p. 23.
",Faroe Islands;Faroes;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;pet food;cat food;dog food;tariff exemption;exoneration from customs duty;zero duty,22
23064,"2002/952/EC: Commission Decision of 3 December 2002 terminating the accelerated review of Council Regulation (EC) No 1601/1999 imposing a definitive countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel wire with a diameter of less than 1 mm originating in India. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 of 6 October 1997 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community(1) (hereinafter referred to as ""the basic Regulation""), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1973/2002(2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PREVIOUS PROCEDURE(1) By Regulation (EC) No 1601/1999(3), the Council imposed a definitive countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel wire having a diameter of less than 1 mm (hereinafter referred to as ""the product concerned"") falling within CN code ex 7223 00 19 originating in India. The measures took the form of ad valorem duties of between 0 % and 42,9 % on individual exporters, with a residual duty of 44,4 %.B. CURRENT PROCEDURE1. Request for review(2) Subsequent to the imposition of definitive measures, the Commission received a request for the initiation of an accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1601/1999, pursuant to Article 20 of the basic Regulation, from one Indian producer, Garg Sales Co. PVT Ltd (the applicant). The company concerned claimed that it was not related to any other exporters of the product concerned in India. Furthermore, it claimed that it had not exported the product concerned during the original period of investigation (1 April 1997 to 31 March 1998), but had exported the product concerned to the Community after that period. On the basis of the above, it requested that an individual duty rate be established for it.2. Initiation of an accelerated review(3) The Commission examined the evidence submitted by the applicant and considered it sufficient to justify the initiation of a review in accordance with the provisions of Article 20 of the basic Regulation. After consultation of the Advisory Committee and after the Community industry concerned had been given the opportunity to comment, the Commission initiated, by a notice in the Official Journal of the European Communities(4), an accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1601/1999 with regard to the company concerned and commenced its investigation.3. Non cooperation by the exporting producer(4) In order to obtain the information it deemed necessary for its investigation, the Commission sent a questionnaire to the applicant. However, the Commission did not receive any reply to the questionnaire within the deadline set for that purpose. Neither did the applicant request an extension of that deadline. The Commission informed the applicant that in these circumstances it was intended to proceed with the termination of the review investigation without examining further its request for establishing an individual duty rate. The applicant was given a period of 10 days to comment. No comments from the applicant were received on the disclosure of the Commission's intention to terminate the review investigation.(5) Consequently, it must be concluded that Garg Sales Co. PVT Ltd has failed to cooperate in the investigation by not replying to the questionnaire sent by the Commission. The accelerated review should therefore be terminated,. The accelerated review of Council Regulation (EC) No 1601/1999 concerning imports of stainless steel wire with a diameter of less than 1 mm originating in India is hereby terminated.. Done at Brussels, 3 December 2002.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 288, 21.10.1997, p. 1.(2) OJ L 305, 7.11.2002, p. 4.(3) OJ L 189, 22.7.1999, p. 26.(4) OJ C 175, 23.7.2002, p. 4.
",import;India;Republic of India;monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;wire;drawn product;wire drawing,22
14763,"96/78/EC: Commission Decision of 10 January 1996 laying down the criteria for entry and registration of equidae in stud-books for breeding purposes (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/427/EEC of 26 June 1990 on the zootechnical and genealogical conditions govering intra-Community trade in equidae (1), and in particular Article 4 (2) (b) thereof,Whereas under Article 4 (2) (b) of Directive 90/427/EEC the harmonized criteria govering the entry of equidae in stud-books should be established;Whereas it is therefore necessary to lay down the criteria for the entry of equidae in stud-books for breeding purposes;Whereas precise conditions relating to lineage and identification must be met prior to entry in the stud-book;Whereas allowance should be made for the division of the stud-book into different sections and classes so that certain types of animals will not be excluded;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Zootechnics,. 1. To qualify for entry in the main section of the stud-book of its breed registered equidae must:- be descended from parents entered in the main section of a stud-book of that same breed and have a pedigree established in accordance with the rules of that stud-book,- be identified as foal at foot according to the rules of that stud-book, which at least should require the covering certificate.2. In derogation from the first indent of paragraph 1, an animal can be entered in the main section to take part in a cross breeding programme approved by the organization or association according to the rules of that stud-book. The cross breeding programme should mention the breeds which are allowed to take part. 1. The main section of a stud-book may be divided in conformity with No 3 (b), fifth indent, of the Annex of Commission Decision 92/353/EEC (2) laying down the criteria for the approval or recognition of organizations and associations which maintain or establish stud-books for registered equidae into several classes according to the animals' merits. Only equidae meeting the criteria laid down in Article 1 may be entered in one of those classes.2. Where a stud-book contains several classes in the main section, an animal from another stud-book shall be entered in the class of the stud-book whose criteria it meets. 1. An organization or association keeping a stud-book may decide that an animal, which does not meet the criteria laid down in Article 1, may be entered in a supplementary section of that stud-book. The animal must meet the following requirements:- be identified in accordance with the stud-book rules,- be judged to conform to the breed standard,- have a minimum performance as laid down in the stud-book rules.2. The organization or association should fix the rules allowing progeny of such animals to enter the main section. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 January 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 55.(2) OJ No L 192, 11. 7. 1992, p. 63.
",animal breeding;animal selection;zoology;animal genetics;entomology;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade;livestock farming;animal husbandry;stockrearing;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule,22
43539,"2014/707/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision EULEX KOSOVO/2/2014 of 9 October 2014 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,Having regard to the Council Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February 2008 on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (2), and in particular Article 12(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 12(2) of Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.(2) On 17 June 2014, the PSC adopted Decision EULEX KOSOVO/1/2014 (3) extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 October 2014.(3) On 12 June 2014, the Council adopted decision 2014/349/CFSP (4) amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP and extending the duration of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 June 2016.(4) On 25 September 2014, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Ambassador Gabriele MEUCCI as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO for the period from 15 October 2014 to 14 June 2015,. Ambassador Gabriele MEUCCI is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) for the period from 15 October 2014 to 14 June 2015. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.It shall apply from 15 October 2014.. Done at Brussels, 9 October 2014.For the Political and Security CommitteeThe ChairpersonW. STEVENS(1)  The designation ‘Kosovo’ is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/99 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of Independence.(2)  OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 92.(3)  Political and Security Committee Decision EULEX KOSOVO/1/2014 of 17 June 2014 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (OJ L 180, 20.6.2014, p. 17).(4)  Council Decision 2014/349/CFSP of 12 June 2014 amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (OJ L 174, 13.6.2014, p. 42).
",rule of law;Kosovo;Kosovo and Metohija;fact-finding mission;experts' mission;experts' working visit;investigative mission;common security and defence policy;CDP;CEDP;CESDP;CSDP;Common European Defence Policy;Common European Security and Defence Policy;ESDP;European Security and Defence Policy;common defence;common defence policy;appointment of members;designation of members;resignation of members;term of office of members,22
33977,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 216/2007 of 28 February 2007 initiating an investigation concerning the possible circumvention of anti-dumping measures imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 1629/2004 on imports of certain graphite electrode systems originating in India by imports of certain artificial graphite originating in India and making such imports subject to registration. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (‘the basic Regulation’) (1), and in particular Articles 13(3), 14(3) and 14(5) thereof,Whereas:A.   REQUEST(1) The Commission has received a request pursuant to Article13(3) of the basic Regulation to investigate the possible circumvention of the anti-dumping measures imposed on imports of certain graphite electrode systems originating in India.(2) The request was lodged on 15 January 2007 by the European Carbon and Graphite Association (ECGA) on behalf of Community producers of certain graphite electrode systems.B.   PRODUCT(3) The product concerned by the possible circumvention is graphite electrodes of a kind used for electric furnaces, with an apparent density of 1,65 g/cm3 or more and an electrical resistance of 6,0 μΩ.m or less, falling within CN code ex 8545 11 00 (Taric code 8545110010) and nipples used for such electrodes, falling within CN code ex 8545 90 90 (Taric code 8545909010) whether imported together or separately originating in India (the product concerned). These codes are given for information only.(4) The product under investigation is artificial graphite rods of a diameter of 75 mm or more originating in India (the product under investigation), normally declared under CN code ex 3801 10 00 (TARIC code 3801100010). This code is given for information only. The product under investigation is an intermediate product in the manufacturing of the product concerned, and it already embodies the basic characteristics of the latter product.C.   EXISTING MEASURES(5) The measures currently in force and possibly being circumvented are anti-dumping measures imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 1629/2004 (2).D.   GROUNDS(6) The request contains sufficient prima facie evidence that the anti-dumping measures on imports of the product concerned are being circumvented by means of imports of the product under investigation.(7) The evidence submitted is as follows:(i) The request shows that a significant change in the pattern of trade involving exports from India to the Community has taken place following the imposition of anti-dumping measures on the product concerned, and that there is insufficient due cause or justification other than the imposition of the duty for such a change.(ii) This change in the pattern of trade appears to stem from a simple conversion operation carried out in the Community whereby imports of the product under investigation are converted into the product concerned.(iii) Furthermore, the request contains sufficient prima facie evidence that the remedial effects of the existing anti-dumping measures on the product concerned are being undermined in terms of quantity. Significant volumes of imports of the product under investigation appear to have replaced imports of the product concerned.(iv) Finally, the request contains sufficient prima facie evidence that the prices of the product under investigation after conversion are dumped in relation to the normal value previously established for the product concerned.(v) Should circumvention practices covered by Article 13 of the basic Regulation, other than simple conversion, be identified in the course of the investigation, the investigation may cover these practices also.E.   PROCEDURE(8) In the light of the above, the Commission has concluded that sufficient evidence exists to justify the initiation of an investigation pursuant to Article 13 of the basic Regulation and to make imports of the product under investigation subject to registration, in accordance with Article 14(5) of the basic Regulation.(a)   Questionnaires(9) In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for its investigation, the Commission will send questionnaires to the exporters/producers and to the associations of exporters/producers in India, to the importers and to the associations of importers in the Community which cooperated in the investigation that led to the existing measures and to the authorities of India. Information, as appropriate, may also be sought from the Community industry.(10) In any event, all interested parties should contact the Commission forthwith, but not later than the time limit set in Article 3 of this Regulation in order to find out whether they are listed in the request and, if necessary, request a questionnaire within the time limit set in Article 3(1) of this Regulation, given that the time limit set in Article 3(2) of this Regulation applies to all interested parties.(11) The authorities of India will be notified of the initiation of the investigation and provided with a copy of the request.(b)   Collection of information and holding of hearings(12) All interested parties are hereby invited to make their views known in writing and to provide supporting evidence. Furthermore, the Commission may hear interested parties, provided that they make a request in writing and show that there are particular reasons why they should be heard.(c)   Exemption of imports from registration or measures(13) In accordance with Article 13(4) of the basic Regulation, imports of the product under investigation may be exempted from registration or measures if such importation does not constitute circumvention.(14) Since the possible circumvention takes place inside the Community, exemptions may be granted, in accordance with Article 13(4) of the basic Regulation, to importers of the product under investigation that can show that they are not related to producers subject to the measures. Importers wishing to obtain an exemption should submit a request duly supported by evidence within the time limit indicated in Article 3(3) of this Regulation.F.   REGISTRATION(15) Pursuant to Article 14(5) of the basic Regulation, imports of the product under investigation should be made subject to registration in order to ensure that, should the investigation result in findings of circumvention, anti-dumping duties of an appropriate amount can be levied retroactively from the date of registration of such imports originating in India.G.   TIME LIMITS(16) In the interest of sound administration, time limits should be stated within which:— interested parties may make themselves known to the Commission, present their views in writing and submit questionnaire replies or any other information to be taken into account during the investigation,— importers in the Community may request exemption from registration of imports or measures,— interested parties may make a written request to be heard by the Commission.(17) Attention is drawn to the fact that the exercise of most procedural rights set out in the basic Regulation depends on the party's making itself known within the time limits mentioned in Article 3 of this Regulation.H.   NON-COOPERATION(18) In cases in which any interested party refuses access to or does not provide the necessary information within the time limits, or significantly impedes the investigation, provisional or final findings, affirmative or negative, may be made in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the facts available.(19) Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information shall be disregarded and use may be made of the facts available. If an interested party does not cooperate or cooperates only partially and findings are therefore based on the facts available in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, the result may be less favourable to that party than if it had cooperated,. An investigation is hereby initiated pursuant to Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96, in order to determine if imports into the Community of artificial graphite rods of a diameter of 75 mm or more originating in India, normally falling within CN code ex 3801 10 00 (TARIC 3801100010), are circumventing the measures imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 1629/2004. The Customs authorities are hereby directed, pursuant to Article 13(3) and Article 14(5) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96, to take the appropriate steps to register the imports into the Community identified in Article 1 of this Regulation.Registration shall expire nine months following the date of entry into force of this Regulation.The Commission, by Regulation, may direct Customs authorities to cease registration in respect of imports into the Community of products imported by importers having applied for an exemption of registration and having been found not to be circumventing the anti-dumping duties. 1.   Questionnaires should be requested from the Commission within 15 days of the date of publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union.2.   Interested parties, if their representations are to be taken into account during the investigation, must make themselves known by contacting the Commission, present their views in writing and submit questionnaire replies or any other information within 40 days from the date of the publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union, unless otherwise specified.3.   Importers requesting exemption of imports from registration or measures should submit a request duly supported by evidence within the same 40-day time limit.4.   Interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same 40-day time limit.5.   Any information relating to the matter, any request for a hearing or for a questionnaire as well as any request for exemption of imports from registration or measures must be made in writing (not in electronic format, unless otherwise specified) and must indicate the name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers of the interested party. All written submissions, including the information requested in this Regulation, questionnaire replies and correspondence provided by interested parties on a confidential basis shall be labelled as Limited (3) and, in accordance with Article 19(2) of the basic Regulation, shall be accompanied by a non-confidential version, which will be labelled FOR INSPECTION BY INTERESTED PARTIES.Commission address for correspondence:European CommissionDirectorate General for TradeDirectorate HOffice: J-79 5/16B-1049 BrusselsFax (32-2) 295 65 05 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 February 2007.For the CommissionPeter MANDELSONMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17).(2)  OJ L 295, 18.9.2004, p. 10.(3)  This means that the document is for internal use only. It is protected pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43). It is a confidential document pursuant to Article 19 of the basic Regulation and Article 6 of the WTO Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 (Anti-dumping Agreement).
",import;India;Republic of India;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;electrical equipment;circuit-breaker;contact socket;electric meter;electrical apparatus;fuse;holder socket;socket-outlet and plug;switch;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty,22
29856,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 92/2005 of 19 January 2005 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards means of disposal or uses of animal by-products and amending its Annex VI as regards biogas transformation and processing of rendered fatsText with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 October 2002 laying down health rules concerning animal-by-products not intended for human consumption (1), and in particular Article 4(2)(e), Article 5(2)(g), Article 6(2)(i) and Article 32(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 provides for rules concerning the means of disposal and uses of animal by-products. It also provides for the possibility for additional means of disposal and uses of animal by-products to be approved following consultation of the appropriate scientific committee.(2) The Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) issued an opinion on 10 and 11 April 2003 on six alternative processing methods for safe treatment and disposal of animal by-products. According to that opinion five processes are considered as safe for the disposal of and/or uses of Categories 2 and 3 material under certain conditions.(3) The SSC issued a final opinion and report on 10 and 11 April 2003 on a treatment of animal waste by means of high temperature and high pressure alkaline hydrolysis, providing guidance on the possibilities to use alkaline hydrolysis and on its risks for the disposal of Categories 1, 2 and 3 material.(4) The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued an opinion on 26 and 27 November 2003 on the process of High Pressure Hydrolysis Biogas (HPHB) providing guidance on the possibilities to use this process and on its risks for the disposal of Category 1 material.(5) Five processes may, therefore, be approved as alternative means for the disposal and/or uses of animal by-products in line with the SSC opinions, in addition to those processing methods already provided for by Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002. It is also appropriate to lay down the conditions for the use of those processes.(6) The Commission has asked some of the applicants for approval of the processes to submit further information regarding the safety of their processes for the treatment and disposal of Category 1 material. That information is to be forwarded to the European Food Safety Authority for evaluation in due course.(7) Pending that evaluation, and considering current SSC opinions that tallow is safe as regards TSE, especially if it is pressure-cooked and filtered to remove insoluble impurities, it is appropriate to approve one of the processes, which processes animal fat into biodiesel, also for treatment and disposal, under strict conditions, of most Category 1 material, except for the most risky. In that case, it should be made clear that the treatment and disposal may include the recovery of bioenergy.(8) The approval and the operation of such alternative means should be without prejudice to other applicable EU legislation, in particular environmental legislation, and therefore the operating conditions established in this Regulation should, where applicable, be implemented according to Article 6 paragraph 4 of Directive 2000/76/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 December 2000 (2) on the incineration of waste.(9) For processes approved for the treatment of Category 1 animal by-products, and as a surveillance measure complementary to the regular monitoring of processing parameters, the efficacy of the process, together with its safety with regard to animal and public health, should be demonstrated to the competent authorities by testing in a pilot plant during the first two years following the implementation of the process within each Member State concerned.(10) It is appropriate to amend Annex VI, Chapters II and III of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 as a consequence of approving the transformation of Category 1 animal by-products.(11) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Treatment and disposal of Category 1 material1.   The processes of alkaline hydrolysis as defined in Annex I and of high pressure hydrolysis biogas as defined in Annex III are approved and may be authorised by the competent authority for the treatment and disposal of Category 1 material.2.   The process of biodiesel production as defined in Annex IV is approved and may be authorised by the competent authority for the treatment and disposal of Category 1 material, except for material referred to in Article 4(1)(a)(i) and (ii) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002.However, material derived from animals referred to in Article 4(1)(a)(ii) may be used for this process provided that:(a) the animals were below 24 months of age at the time they were killed; or(b) the animals were subjected to laboratory testing for the presence of a TSE pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) and the result of the testing was negative.The competent authority may also authorise this process for the treatment and disposal of any Category 1 processed animal fat. Treatment and use or disposal of Categories 2 or 3 materialThe processes of alkaline hydrolysis, high pressure high temperature hydrolysis, high pressure hydrolysis biogas, biodiesel production and Brookes gasification as defined in Annexes I to V respectively are approved and may be authorised by the competent authority for the treatment and use or disposal of Categories 2 or 3 material. Conditions for implementing the processes defined in Annexes I to VThe competent authority shall approve the plants which use one of the processes described in Annexes I to V once it has authorised the process, if the plant complies with the technical specifications and parameters in the relevant Annex, and with the conditions laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, except for the technical specifications and parameters laid down in that Regulation for other processes. For this purpose the person responsible for the plant shall demonstrate to the competent authority that all technical specifications and parameters established in the relevant Annex are met. Marking and further disposal or use of resulting materials1.   Resulting materials shall be permanently marked, where technically possible with smell in accordance with Annex VI, Chapter I, point 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002.However, in the case where the by-products being processed are exclusively Category 3 material, and where the resulting materials are not intended for disposal as waste, no such marking shall be required.2.   Materials resulting from the treatment of Category 1 material shall be disposed of as waste by:(a) incineration or co-incineration in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2000/76/EC on the incineration of waste;(b) burial in a landfill approved under Council Directive 1999/31/EC (4) on the landfill of waste; or(c) further transformation in a biogas plant and disposal of the digestion residues as provided for in points (a) or (b).3.   Materials resulting from the treatment of Category 2 or 3 materials shall be:(a) disposed of as waste as provided for in paragraph 2;(b) further processed into fat derivatives for the uses mentioned in Article 5(2)(b)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, without the prior use of processing methods 1 to 5; or(c) used, transformed or disposed of directly as provided for in Article 5(2)(c)(i), (ii) and (iii) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, without the prior use of processing method 1.4.   Any resulting waste, such as sludge, filter contents, ash and digestion residues, derived from the production process, shall be disposed of as provided for in paragraph 2, points (a) or (b). Additional surveillance on initial implementation1.   The following provisions shall apply for the first two years of implementation of the following processes in each Member State, for the treatment of animal by-products referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002:(a) alkaline hydrolysis as defined in Annex I;(b) high pressure hydrolysis biogas as defined in Annex III; and(c) biodiesel production as defined in Annex IV.2.   The operator or supplier of the process shall designate a pilot plant in each Member State where, at least annually, tests shall be undertaken to reconfirm the efficacy of the process with regard to animal and public health.3.   The competent authority shall ensure that:(a) suitable tests are applied in the pilot plant to the materials derived from the treatment steps, such as the liquid and solid residues, and any gas generated during the process; and(b) the official control of the pilot plant include a monthly inspection of the plant and a verification of the processing parameters and conditions applied.At the end of each of the two years the competent authority shall report to the Commission the results of the surveillance, and any practical operating difficulties encountered. Amendment of Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002Chapters II and III of Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 shall be amended as follows:1. In Chapter II, point B, at the end of number 4, the following sentence is added:2. At the end of Chapter III, the following sentence is added: Entry into force and applicabilityThis Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply no later than 1 January 2005.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 January 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 273, 10.10.2002, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 668/2004 (OJ L 112, 19.4.2004, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 332, 28.12.2000, p. 91.(3)  OJ L 147, 31.5.2001, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 182, 16.7.1999, p. 1.ANNEX IALKALINE HYDROLYSIS PROCESS1. Alkaline hydrolysis means treatment of animal by-products under the following conditions:(a) Either a sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution (or a combination thereof) is used in an amount that assures approximate molar equivalency to the weight, type and composition of the animal by-products to be digested.(b) The animal by-products and alkali mixture are heated to a core temperature of at least 150 °C and at a pressure (absolute) of at least 4 bars for at least:(i) three hours without interruption;(ii) six hours without interruption in case of treatment of animal by-products referred to in Article 4(1)(a)(i) and (ii) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002. However, material derived from animals referred to in Article 4(1)(a)(ii) may be processed in accordance with point 1(b)(i) provided that:— the animals were below 24 months of age at the time they were killed, or— the animals were subjected to laboratory testing for the presence of a TSE pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 and the result of the testing was negative, or(iii) one hour without interruption in case of animal by-products consisting exclusively of fish or of poultry materials.(c) The process is carried out in a batch and the material in the vessel is constantly mixed; and(d) The animal by-products are treated in such a manner that the time-temperature-pressure requirements are achieved at the same time.2. Animal by-products are placed in a steel alloy container. The measured amount of alkali is added either in solid form or as a solution as referred to in point 1(a). The vessel is closed and the content heated in accordance with point 1(b). The physical energy generated by a constant pumping action continually circulates the liquid material present in the vessel thereby aiding the digestion process until the tissues are dissolved and bones and teeth softened.3. Following the treatment described above, resulting materials may be transformed in a biogas plant provided that:(a) Transformation in a biogas plant of material referred to in Article 4(1)(a) and (b) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 and products derived therefrom takes place on the same site and in a closed system as the process described under points 1 and 2 above;(b) An appropriate gas clean-up system is in place to exclude contamination of the biogas with protein residues;(c) The biogas is combusted rapidly at a minimum of 900 °C, and followed by rapid chilling (‘quenching’).ANNEX IIHIGH PRESSURE HIGH TEMPERATURE HYDROLYSIS PROCESS1. High pressure high temperature hydrolysis process means treatment of animal by-products under the following conditions:(a) The animal by-products are heated to a core temperature of at least 180 °C for at least 40 minutes without interruption at a pressure (absolute) of at least 12 bar, heated by indirect steam application to the biolytic reactor;(b) The process is carried out in a batch and the material in the vessel is constantly mixed; and(c) The animal by-products are treated in such a manner that the time-temperature-pressure requirements are achieved at the same time.2. The basis of the technology is a high pressure, high temperature steam reactor. At these elevated pressures and temperatures the phenomena of hydrolysis occurs which fractures long chain molecules of the organic material into smaller fragments.ANNEX IIIHIGH PRESSURE HYDROLYSIS BIOGAS PROCESS1. High pressure hydrolysis biogas process means treatment of animal by-products under the following conditions:(a) The animal by-products are first processed using processing method 1 in a processing plant approved in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002;(b) Following the above process, the defatted materials are treated at a temperature of at least 220 °C for at least 20 minutes at a pressure (absolute) of at least 25 bar, heated in a two-step procedure, first by direct steam injection, secondly indirect in a coaxial heat exchanger;(c) The process is carried out in a batch or continuous system and the material is constantly mixed;(d) The animal by-products are treated in such a manner that the time-temperature-pressure requirements are achieved at the same time; and(e) The resulting material is then mixed with water and anaerobically fermented (biogas transformation) in a biogas reactor.2. In case of treatment of Category 1 animal by-products:(a) The entire process takes place on the same site and in a closed system;(b) The biogas produced during the process is combusted rapidly in the same plant at a minimum of 900 °C followed by rapid chilling (‘quenching’), and an appropriate gas clean-up system is in place to exclude contamination with protein residues of the biogas or the gases derived from its burning.3. The process is designed to process material coming out of a conventional rendering plant using processing method 1. This material is treated in accordance with point (1) (b), subsequently mixed with water and submitted to biogas fermentation.ANNEX IVBIODIESEL PRODUCTION PROCESS1. Biodiesel production means treatment of the fat fraction of animal by-products (animal fat) under the following conditions:(a) The fat fraction of animal by-products is first processed using:(i) processing method 1 as referred to in Annex V, Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 in case of Category 1 or 2 materials; and(ii) any of the processing methods 1 to 5 or 7 or, in the case of material derived from fish, method 6 as referred to in Annex V, Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 in case of Category 3 materials;(b) The processed fat is separated from the protein and insoluble impurities are removed to a level not exceeding 0,15 % in weight, and subsequently submitted to esterfication and transesterfication. However, esterfication is not required for Category 3 processed fat. For esterfication the pH is reduced to less than 1 by adding sulphuric acid (H2SO4; 1,2-2 molar) or an equivalent acid and the mixture is heated to 72 °C for 2 hours during which it is intensely mixed. Transesterfication shall be carried out by increasing the pH to about 14 with 15 % potassium hydroxide (KOH; 1-3 molar) or with an equivalent base at 35 °C to 50 °C for at least 15 to 30 minutes. Transesterfication shall be carried out twice under the conditions described above using a new base solution. This process is followed by refinement of the products including vacuum distillation at 150 °C, leading to biodiesel;(c) In case of biodiesel resulting from the treatment of Category 1 material an appropriate gas clean-up system shall be in place to exclude emission of possible non-combusted protein residues when the biodiesel is combusted.2. Animal fat is processed for the production of biodiesel consisting of methyl esters of fatty acids. This is achieved by submitting the fat to esterfication and/or transesterfication. Subsequent refinement of the products including vacuum distillation leads to biodiesel, which is used as fuel for combustion.ANNEX VBROOKES GASIFICATION PROCESS1. Brookes gasification process means treatment of animal by-products under the following conditions:(a) The afterburner chamber is warmed up using natural gas.(b) The animal by-products are loaded into the primary chamber of the gasificator and the door is closed. The primary chamber has no burners and is heated instead by the transfer of heat by conduction from the afterburner, which is underneath the primary chamber. The only air admitted to the primary chamber is via three inlet valves mounted on the main door to enhance the efficiency of the process.(c) The animal by-products are volatilised into complex hydrocarbons and the resultant gases pass from the primary chamber via a narrow opening at the top of the back wall to the mixing and cracking zones, where they are broken down into their constituent elements. Finally the gases pass into the afterburner chamber where they are burned in the flame of a natural gas fired burner in the presence of excess air.(d) Each process unit has two burners and two secondary air fans for back-up in case of burner or fan failure. The secondary chamber is designed to give a minimum residence time of two seconds at a temperature of at least 950 oC under all conditions of combustion.(e) On leaving the secondary chamber the exhaust gases pass through a barometric damper at the base of the stack, which cools and dilutes them with ambient air, maintaining a constant pressure in the primary and secondary chambers.(f) The process is carried out over a 24-hour cycle, which includes loading, processing, cool down and ash removal. At the end of the cycle the residual ash is removed from the primary chamber by a vacuum extraction system into enclosed bags, which are then sealed before being transported off-site for disposal.2. The process employs high temperature combustion in excess oxygen to oxidise organic matter to CO2, NO2 and H2O. A batch process is used with a prolonged residence time for the animal by-products of around 24hrs. The source of heat is a secondary chamber fired by natural gas, which is underneath the primary chamber (in which the tissue to be processed is placed). The gases produced as a result of the combustion process enter the secondary chamber where they are further oxidised. The gas stream has a minimum residence time of two seconds at a recommended temperature of 950 degrees centigrade. Subsequently the gases pass through a ‘barometric damper’ where they are mixed with ambient air.3. The gasification of other material than animal by-products is not permitted.
",waste management;landfill site;rubbish dump;waste treatment;processed foodstuff;human nutrition;animal fats;fish fat;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;health risk;danger of sickness;agricultural by-product;biogas;biomethane;green energy;manure gas;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,22
22715,"2002/302/EC: Commission Decision of 18 April 2002 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 1450). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and, in particular, Article 10(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever(3), and, in particular Article 29(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany, where this disease occurs in the feral pigs.(2) In view of the trade in live pigs, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States.(3) Germany has taken measures within the framework of Directive 2001/89/EC.(4) The Commission has adopted Decisions 1999/335/EC(4) and 2002/161/EC(5), approving the plans for the eradication of classical swine fever and for the emergency vaccination of feral pigs in Rhineland-Palatinate.(5) In the light of the evolution of the situation, it is necessary to take further measures for the control of classical swine fever in Rhineland-Palatinate.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. 1. Germany shall ensure that no pigs are dispatched unless the pigs:(a) come from an area outside the areas described in the Annex, and(b) come from a holding where no live pigs proceeding from the area described in the Annex have been introduced during the 30 day period immediately prior to the dispatch of the pigs in question.2. Transit of pigs dispatched to other Member States through the area described in the Annex may only occur via major roads or railways, without any stopping of the vehicle. 1. Germany shall ensure that no consignments of porcine semen are dispatched unless the semen originates from boars kept at a collection centre referred to in Article 3(a) of Council Directive 90/429/EEC(6) and situated outside the areas described in the Annex.2. Germany shall ensure that no consignments of ova and embryos of swine are dispatched unless the ova and embryos originate from swine kept at a holding situated outside the areas described in the Annex. 1. The health certificate provided for in Council Directive 64/432/EEC(7) accompanying pigs dispatched from Germany must be completed by the following: ""Animals in accordance with Commission Decision 2002/302/EC of 18 April 2002 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany"".2. The health certificate provided for in Directive 90/429/EEC accompanying boar semen dispatched from Germany must be completed by the following: ""Semen in accordance with Commission Decision 2002/302/EC of 18 April 2002 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany"".3. The health certificate provided for in Commission Decision 95/483/EC(8) accompanying embryos and ova of swine dispatched from Germany must be completed by the following: ""Embryos/ova(9) in accordance with Commission Decision 2002/302/EC of 18 April 2002 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany"". 1. Germany shall ensure that the provisions laid down in Directive 2001/89/EC, Article 15(b), second, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh indents are applied in the pig holdings located within the area described in the Annex.2. Germany shall ensure that vehicles which have been used for the transport of pigs proceeding from holdings located within the area described in the Annex are cleaned and disinfected after each operation and the transporter shall furnish proof of such disinfection. Germany shall ensure that movements of pigs proceeding from holdings located within the areas described in the Annex and dispatched to other areas of Germany, are only allowed from holdings where serological tests for classical swine fever have been carried out with negative results, in accordance with the detailed instructions laid down by the German authorities.Germany shall inform the Commission and the Member States in the framework of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health on the results of the serosurveillance for classical swine fever carried out in the areas described in the Annex. The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision and they shall give immediate appropriate publicity to the measures adopted. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision shall apply without prejudice to Decisions 1999/335/EC and 2002/161/EC.This Decision shall be reviewed before 20 June 2002. It is applicable until 30 June 2002. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 April 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.(3) OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5.(4) OJ L 126, 20.5.1999, p. 21.(5) OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p. 43.(6) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 62.(7) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64.(8) OJ L 275, 18.11.1995, p. 30.(9) Delete as appropriate.ANNEXThe whole territory of Rhineland-Palatinate, except those areas located eastern of the river Rhine.
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2752,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1745/2000 of 3 August 2000 on the importation into the Community of rough diamonds from Sierra Leone. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 301,Having regard to Common Position 2000/455/CFSP of 20 July 2000, concerning a prohibition on imports of rough diamonds from Sierra Leone(1),Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) In its Resolution 1306 (2000) of 5 July 2000, the United Nations Security Council, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, decided that all States should prohibit imports of rough diamonds originating in, or coming from, Sierra Leone, unless they are covered by the system of certificates of origin approved by the competent authorities of the United Nations.(2) These measures fall within the scope of the Treaty and, therefore, notably with a view to avoiding distortion of competition, Community legislation is necessary to implement the relevant decisions of the Security Council as far as the territory of the Community is concerned, such territory being deemed to encompass, for the purposes of this Regulation, the territories of the Member States to which the Treaty is applicable, under the conditions laid down in that Treaty.(3) The Security Council has also called upon the United Nations Member States and international and regional organisations to apply these measures notwithstanding the existence of any rights or obligations conferred or imposed by any international agreement signed, any contract entered into or any licence or permit granted before the adoption of the aforementioned Resolution.(4) The ACP-EC LomĂŠ Convention and the new ACP-EC partnership agreement signed in Cotonou, Benin on 23 June 2000, to which the Community and its Member States and Sierra Leone are Parties, do not pose an obstacle to the application of the said Security Council measures.(5) Violations of this Regulation should be penalised and Member States should impose appropriate penalties to that effect.(6) To facilitate matters, the Commission should be empowered to supplement and/or amend the Annexes to this Regulation on the basis of pertinent notifications from the Committee set up by Security Council Resolution 1132 (1997).(7) There is a need for the Member States and the Commission to inform each other of the measures taken under this Regulation and any other relevant information at their disposal in connection with this Regulation,. The importation, be it direct or indirect, of rough diamonds as defined in Annex I originating in, or coming from Sierra Leone into the territory of the Community shall be prohibited. Rough diamonds controlled by the government of Sierra Leone through the certificate of origin regime consistent with paragraph 5 of UNSCR 1306 (2000) shall be exempt from the measure referred to in Article 1. The modalities for this exemption are set out in Annex II. The Commission is hereby empowered to amend Annex I, in order to bring it in line with changes that may be made to the Combined Nomenclature, and to supplement and/or amend Annex II on the basis of the information and notifications supplied by the competent authorities of the United Nations, in particular the Sanctions Committee created by Resolution 1132 (1997). Any additions or amendments shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall apply notwithstanding any rights conferred, or obligations imposed, by any international agreement or any contract entered into or any licence or permit granted before its entry into force. Each Member State shall determine the sanctions to be imposed where this Regulation is infringed. Such sanctions shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. The Commission and the Member States shall inform each other of the measures taken under this Regulation and supply each other with other relevant information at their disposal in connection with this Regulation, such as violation and other enforcement problems or judgments made by national courts. This Regulation shall apply until 5 January 2002:- within the territory of the Community, including its air space,- on board any aircraft or any vessel under the jurisdiction of a Member State,- to any person elsewhere who is a national of a Member State,- to any body which is incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 August 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. VĂŠdrine(1) OJ L 183, 22.7.2000, p. 2.ANNEX IRough diamonds referred to in Article 1>TABLE>ANNEX IIModalities of importation of rough diamonds that are accompanied by a certificate of origin delivered under the regime that was approved by the competent authorities of the United Nations...
",UNO;UN system;United Nations;United Nations Organisation;United Nations Organization;United Nations system;precious stones;diamond;gem;jewel;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;Sierra Leone;Republic of Sierra Leone;competition,22
19945,"2000/692/EC: Commission Decision of 25 October 2000 on financial aid from the Community for the operation of certain Community reference laboratories in the field of public veterinary health (biological hazards) (notified under document number C(2000) 3094) (Only the Spanish, German, English, French and Dutch texts are authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999(2), and in particular Article 28(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Community financial aid should be granted to the Community reference laboratories designated by the Community to assist them in carrying out the functions and duties laid down in the following Directives and Decisions:- Council Directive 92/46/EEC of 16 June 1992 laying down the health rules for the production and placing on the market of raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk-based products(3), as last amended by Directive 92/23/EC(4),- Council Directive 92/117/EEC of 17 December 1992 concerning measures for protection against certain zoonoses and specified zoonotic agents in animals and products of animal origin in order to prevent outbreaks of food-borne infections and intoxications(5), as last amended by Directive 1999/72/EC(6),- Council Decision 93/383/EEC of 14 June 1993 on reference laboratories for the monitoring of marine biotoxins(7), as last amended by Decision 1999/312/EC(8),- Council Decision 1999/313/EC of 29 April 1999 on reference laboratories for monitoring bacteriological and viral contamination of bivalve molluscs(9).(2) Community assistance must be conditional on those functions and duties being carried out by the laboratory concerned.(3) For budgetary reasons Community assistance is granted for a period of one year.(4) For financial control purposes Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy should apply.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. The Community hereby grants financial assistance to France for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Laboratoire de l'Agence Française de Sécurité Sanitaire des Aliments, formerly the Laboratoire central d'hygiène alimentaire, Maisons-Alfort, France, for the analysis and testing of milk and milk products referred to in Chapter II of Annex D to Directive 92/46/EEC.2. The Community's financial assistance is hereby set at a maximum of EUR 95000 for the period 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2000.3. Depending on the results of an appraisal currently under way, the amount in paragraph 2 may be revised. 1. The Community hereby grants financial assistance to Germany for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Bundesinstitut für gesundheitlichen Verbraucherschutz und Veterinärmedizin (formerly the Institut für Veterinärmedizin), Berlin, Germany, for the epidemiology of zoonoses referred to in Chapter II of Annex IV to Directive 92/117/EEC.2. The Community's financial assistance is hereby set at a maximum of EUR 130000 for the period 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2000. 1. The Community hereby grants financial assistance to the Netherlands for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieuhygiëne, Bilthoven, Netherlands, in respect of salmonella referred to in Chapter II of Annex IV to Directive 92/117/EEC.2. The Community's financial assistance is hereby set at a maximum of EUR 125000 for the period 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2000. 1. The Community hereby grants financial assistance to Spain for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Laboratorio de biotoxinas marinas del Área de Sanidad, Vigo, Spain, for the monitoring of marine biotoxins referred to in Article 5 of Decision 93/383/EEC.2. The Community's financial assistance is hereby set at a maximum of EUR 135000 for the period 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2000. 1. The Community hereby grants financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties to be carried out by the laboratory of the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Weymouth, United Kingdom, for the monitoring of bacteriological and viral contamination of bivalve molluscs referred to in Article 4 of Decision 1999/313/EC.2. The Community's financial assistance is hereby set at a maximum of EUR 93000 for the period 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2000. The Community's financial assistance shall be paid as follows:(a) an advance of 70 % of the amount of the assistance may be paid on application by the recipient Member State;(b) the balance shall be paid on presentation by the recipient Member State of supporting documents and a technical report, which must be supplied no later than three months after the end of the period for which the financial assistance has been granted. Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 shall apply mutatis mutandis. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 25 October 2000.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19.(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.(3) OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 1.(4) OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 10.(5) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 38.(6) OJ L 120, 10.8.1999, p. 12.(7) OJ L 166, 8.7.1993, p. 31.(8) OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 37.(9) OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 40.
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29737,"Decision No 1776/2005/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 amending Council Decision 2000/819/EC on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001 to 2005)   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 157(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),Whereas:(1) It is essential to ensure the continuity of Community support for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).(2) It is therefore appropriate to extend the period of validity of Decision 2000/819/EC (3) by another year until 31 December 2006 and increase the financial reference amount by EUR 88,5 million.(3) Decision 2000/819/EC should be amended accordingly.(4) The Committee of the Regions was consulted, but has not delivered an opinion,. Decision 2000/819/EC is hereby amended as follows:1. in Article 7(1), the financial reference amount of ‘EUR 450 million’ shall be replaced by ‘EUR 538 500 000’;2. in Article 8, the date of 31 December 2005 shall be replaced by that of 31 December 2006. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Strasbourg, 28 September 2005.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BORRELL FONTELLESFor the CouncilThe PresidentD. ALEXANDER(1)  Opinion delivered on 9 March 2005 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 26 May 2005 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 18 July 2005.(3)  OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 84. Decision as last amended by Decision No 593/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 268, 16.8.2004, p. 3).
",small and medium-sized enterprises;EBIC;European Business and Innovation Centre;European Observatory for SMEs;SMEs;SMUs;small and medium-sized businesses;small and medium-sized undertakings;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;entrepreneurship;enterprise;aid to undertakings;salvage grant;subsidy for undertakings;support grant;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,22
42807,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 850/2013 of 23 August 2013 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Pastel de Tentúgal (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 repealed and replaced Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (2).(2) Pursuant to Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Portugal’s application to register the name ‘Pastel de Tentúgal’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (3).(3) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Pastel de Tentúgal’ should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 August 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Connie HEDEGAARDMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(3)  OJ C 302, 6.10.2012, p. 31.ANNEXFoodstuffs listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012:Class 2.4.   Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s waresPORTUGALPastel de Tentúgal (PGI)
",Portugal;Portuguese Republic;confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,22
17195,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2544/97 of 16 December 1997 initiating a 'new exporter' review of Council Regulation (EC) No 2160/96 imposing a definitive anti- dumping duty on imports of polyester textured filament yarn originating, inter alia, in Indonesia, repealing the duty with regard to imports from an exporter in this country and making these imports subject to registration. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), as amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 2331/96 (2), and in particular Article 11 (4) thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. REQUEST FOR A REVIEW(1) The Commission has received an application for a 'new exporter` review pursuant to Article 11 (4) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Basic Regulation`). The application was lodged by PT Polyfin Canggih, Indonesia, an exporter in Indonesia which claims it did not export the product concerned during the period of investigation on which the anti-dumping measures were based, i.e. the period from 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994 (hereinafter referred to as 'the original investigation period`).B. PRODUCT(2) The product concerned is polyester textured filament yarn falling within CN codes 5402 33 10 (synthetic textured filament yarn of polyesters measuring, per single yarn, not more than 14 tex (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex) and 5402 33 90 (synthetic textured filament yarn of polyesters measuring, per single yarn, more than 14 tex (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex). These codes are given for information.C. EXISTING MEASURES(3) By Regulation (EC) No 2160/96 (3) the Council imposed, inter alia, a definitive anti-dumping duty of 20,2 % on imports of the product concerned originating in Indonesia, with the exception of several companies especially mentioned which are subject to a lesser duty.D. GROUNDS FOR THE REVIEW(4) The applicant, PT Polyfin Canggih, Indonesia, has shown that it is not related to any of the exporters or producers in Indonesia which are subject to the aforementioned anti-dumping measures on the product concerned, and that it started exporting to the Community after the original investigation period.(5) Community producers known to be concerned have been informed of the above application and have been given an opportunity to comment.(6) In the light of the above, the Commission concludes that there is sufficient evidence to justify the initiation of a review pursuant to Article 11 (4) of the Basic Regulation with a view to determining the applicant's individual margin of dumping and, should dumping be found, the level of duty to which its imports of the product concerned into the Community should be subject.E. REPEAL OF THE DUTY IN FORCE AND REGISTRATION OF IMPORTS(7) Pursuant to Article 11 (4) of the Basic Regulation, the anti-dumping duty in force should be repealed with regard to imports of the products concerned originating in Indonesia which are produced and sold for export to the Community by the applicant. At the same time, such imports should be made subject to registration in accordance with Article 14 (5) of that Regulation, in order to ensure that, should the review result in a determination of dumping in respect of the applicant, anti-dumping duties can be levied retroactively from the date of the initiation of this review. The amount of the applicant's possible future liability cannot be estimated at this stage of the proceeding.F. TIME LIMIT(8) In the interest of sound administration, a period should be fixed within which interested parties, provided they can show that they are likely to be affected by the results of the investigation, may make their views known in writing and submit supporting evidence. A period should also be fixed, within which interested parties may make a written request for a hearing and show that there are particular reasons why they should be heard.G. NON-COOPERATION(9) It should be noted that in cases in which any interested party refuses access to, or otherwise does not provide, necessary information within the relevant time limits, or significantly impedes the investigation, findings, affirmative or negative, may be made in accordance with Article 18 of the Basic Regulation, on the basis of the facts available,. A review of Regulation (EC) No 2160/96 is hereby initiated in order to determine if and to what extent imports of polyester textured filament yarn falling within CN codes 5402 33 10 and 5402 33 90, originating in Indonesia, produced and sold for export to the Community by PT Polyfin Canggih, JL Otto Iskandardinata No 18, Bandung, Indonesia, should be subject to the anti-dumping duty imposed by Regulation (EC) No 2160/96. The anti-dumping duty imposed by Regulation (EC) No 2160/96 is hereby repealed with regard to imports of the product identified in Article 1 (Taric additional code: 8753). The customs authorities are hereby directed, pursuant to Article 14 (5) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96, to take the appropriate steps to register the imports identified in Article 1. Registration shall expire nine months following the date of entry into force of this Regulation. Interested parties, if their representations are to be taken into account during the investigation, must make themselves known, present their views in writing and submit information within 37 days from the date of transmission of this Regulation to the authorities of the exporting country. Interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same time limit. The transmission of a copy of this Regulation to the authorities of the exporting country shall be deemed to have taken place on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Any information relating to the matter and any request for a hearing should be sent to the following address:European Commission,Directorate-General for External Relations: Commercial Policy and Relations with North America, the Far East, Australia and New Zealand,C100 4/30,Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200,B-1049 Brussels.Fax: (32 2) 295 65 05,Telex: COMEU B 21877. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 December 1997.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANVice-President(1) OJ L 56, 6. 3. 1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 317, 6. 12. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ L 289, 12. 11. 1996, p. 14.
",Indonesia;Republic of Indonesia;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;textile fibre;textile thread,22
182,"80/828/EEC: Commission Decision of 1 August 1980 finding that the apparatus described as 'Conviron-Plant Growth Cabinet, model E 8VH', 'Conviron-Chemical Drier, model CD 50' and 'Conviron-Camless Solid State Programmer, model CP-240 TH' are not scientific apparatus. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 4 March 1980, the British Government has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""Conviron-Plant Growth Cabinet, model E 8VH"", ""Conviron-Chemical Drier, model CD 50"" and ""Conviron-Camless Solid State Programmer, model CP-240 TH"", to be used in the framework of plant growth, under controlled environmental conditions and, in particular, to control the asset of seed dormancy, should be considered as scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value are currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 9 July 1980 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question are respectively a nursery-cabinet, a chemical drier and an electronic programmer;Whereas they do not have the requisite objective characteristics making them specifically suited to scientific research ; whereas their use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of scientific apparatus ; whereas they therefore cannot be regarded as scientific apparatus,. The apparatus described as ""Conviron-Plant Growth Cabinet, mode E 8VH"", ""Conviron-Chemical Drier, model CD 50"" and ""Conviron-Camless Solid State Programmer, model CP-240 TH"" are not considered to be scientific apparatus. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 August 1980.For the CommissionÉtienne DAVIGNONMember of the Commission  (1)OJ No L 184, 15.7.1975, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 134, 31.5.1979, p. 1. (3)OJ No L 318, 13.12.1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;crop production;plant product;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;cultivation techniques;cropping techniques;farm work,22
5793,"2014/306/EU: Council Decision of 13 May 2014 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Seychelles. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43, in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a) and Article 218(7) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,Whereas:(1) On 5 October 2006, the Council approved the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Seychelles (1) (the ‘Agreement’) by means of Regulation (EC) No 1562/2006 (2).(2) The fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Agreement were set out in a Protocol (3). The most recent Protocol expires on 17 January 2014.(3) The Union has negotiated with the Republic of Seychelles a new Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Agreement (the ‘new Protocol’).(4) In accordance with Council Decision 2014/5/EU (4), the new Protocol has been signed and is applied on a provisional basis as from 18 January 2014.(5) The Agreement set up a Joint Committee which is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Agreement. Furthermore, in accordance with the Protocol, the Joint Committee may approve certain modifications to the Protocol. In order to facilitate the approval of such modifications, it is appropriate to empower the Commission, subject to specific conditions, to approve them under a simplified procedure.(6) It is in the interest of the Union to implement the Agreement by means of a Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution and defining the conditions for promoting responsible fishing and sustainable fisheries in the Seychelles' waters.(7) The new Protocol should be approved,. The Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Seychelles (the ‘Protocol’) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union (5). The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 16 of the Protocol. Subject to the provisions and conditions set out in the Annex, the Commission shall be empowered to approve, on behalf of the Union, modifications to the Protocol in the Joint Committee. This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (6).. Done at Brussels, 13 May 2014.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. VENIZELOS(1)  OJ L 290, 20.10.2006, p. 2.(2)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1562/2006 of 5 October 2006 concerning the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Seychelles (OJ L 290, 20.10.2006, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 345, 30.12.2010, p. 3.(4)  Council Decision 2014/5/EU of 16 December 2013 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Seychelles (OJ L 4, 9.1.2014, p. 1).(5)  The Protocol has been published in OJ L 4, 9.1.2014, p. 3 together with the decision on its signature.(6)  The date of entry into force of the Protocol will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.ANNEXScope of the empowerment and procedure for the establishment of the Union position in the Joint Committee(1) The Commission shall be authorised to negotiate with the Republic of Seychelles and, where appropriate and subject to complying with paragraph 3 of this Annex, agree on modifications to the Protocol in respect of the following issues:(a) review of fishing opportunities in accordance with Article 5(1) of the Protocol;(b) modalities of the sectoral support in accordance with Article 3 of the Protocol;(c) review of the technical rules on the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) in accordance with point 9 of Appendix 8 to the Protocol and similar technical provisions in accordance with Article 5(3) of the Protocol.(2) In the Joint Committee set up under the Agreement, the Union shall:(a) act in accordance with the objectives pursued by the Union within the framework of the Common Fisheries Policy;(b) be in line with the Council Conclusions of 19 March 2012 on a Communication from the Commission on the External dimension of the Common Fisheries Policy;(c) promote positions that are consistent with the relevant rules adopted by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations.(3) Where a decision on a modification to the Protocol referred to in paragraph 1 is to be adopted during a Joint Committee Meeting, the necessary steps shall be taken so that the position to be expressed on behalf of the Union takes account of the latest statistical, biological and other relevant information transmitted to the Commission.
",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);fishing permit;fishing authorization;fishing agreement;protocol to an agreement;ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;Seychelles;Republic of Seychelles;Seychelle Islands;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;financial compensation of an agreement,22
127,"78/771/EEC: Commission Decision of 13 September 1978 amending Council Decision 78/642/EEC on health protection measures in respect of the Republic of Botswana. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 77/98/EEC (2), and in particular Article 15 thereof,Whereas, since the Standing Veterinary Committee has not given its assent, the Commission is unable to adopt the provisions which it had proposed in this matter, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 29 of Directive 72/462/EEC, regarding imports into Member States of fresh meat from the Republic of Botswana ; whereas, since no assent had been given, the Commission presented a proposal to the Council on the measures to be taken ; whereas the Council adopted the measures in Decision 78/642/EEC of 25 July 1978 (3);Whereas the Council Decision referred to above, taking into account the health situation in the Republic of Botswana and the measures adopted by the authorities of that country to combat foot-and-mouth disease and to prevent the disease spreading into other uncontaminated areas, permitted Member States to import into their territory, under certain conditions and from specified districts, fresh meat from that country;Whereas, according to the information received from the authorities of the Republic of Botswana, the north-eastern zone has been separated from the zone immediately adjacent since May 1978 ; whereas these two zones have remained free of foot-and-mouth disease ; whereas, consequently, the possibility of exporting fresh meat to Member States should be extended to include meat from the north-east area of the Republic of Botswana which has been free of the disease for many years, while retaining a buffer-zone free of the disease between that area and the contaminated zones;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Decision 78/642/EEC is hereby amended as follows:    1. Article 1 shall read:""The prohibition provided for in Article 14 (2) of Directive 72/462/EEC shall not apply to the following districts of the Republic of Botswana : Kwaneng, Kgatlend, South-East, Southern, Kgalagadi or to that part of the country to the east of the railway line connecting Dibete and the Rhodesian border.""2. In the first sentence of Article 2, after the words ""originating in the districts"" the words ""or part of the country referred to in Article 1 and"" shall be inserted.3. In Point IV of the Animal Health Certificate set out in the Annex:      (a) in paragraph 1 (a):        - the first indent shall read:""were born and reared in the Republic of Botswana and which:        - since October 1977 or since birth, have remained in one or more of the following districts : Kwaneng, Kgatlend, South-East, Southern, Kgalagadior- since May 1978 or since birth, have remained in that part of the country to the east of the railway line connecting Dibete and the Rhodesian border,those areas having been free of exotic foot-and-mouth disease for at least the past 12 months;- in the fourth indent, the expression ""Council Decision 78/642/EEC"" is replaced by ""the Decisions of the European Economic Community currently in force"";  (1)OJ No L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28. (2)OJ No L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 81. (3)OJ No L 213, 3.8.1978, p. 15.- at the end of the fourth indent, the following is added:""and, in the case of animals from that part of the country to the east of the railway line connecting Dibete and the Rhodesian border, were transported from that area to the slaughterhouses by road or by rail and that these bovine animals, in the 24 hours prior to loading, were subjected by a veterinarian to a clinical examination during which no symptom of foot-and-mouth disease was found;""(b) in paragraph 1 (c) the expression ""in Council Decision 78/642/EEC"" is replaced by ""in the Decisions of the European Economic Community currently in force"".(c) point (e) shall read : ""originates from carcases which were matured at a room temperature of more than + 2 ยบC for at least 24 hours before de-boning"".(d) in paragraph 2 the expression ""in Council Decision 78/642/EEC"" is replaced by ""in the Decisions of the European Economic Community currently in force"". This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 September 1978.For the CommissionFinn GUNDELACHVice-President
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;import (EU);Community import;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;Botswana;Republic of Botswana;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant,22
30000,"Council Regulation (EC) No 293/2005 of 17 February 2005 amending Regulation (EC) No 866/2004 on a regime under Article 2 of Protocol 10 to the Act of Accession as regards agriculture and facilities for persons crossing the line. ,Having regard to Protocol 10 on Cyprus to the 2003 Act of Accession (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Having regard to Protocol 3 on the Sovereign Base Areas of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Cyprus (2) to the said Act of Accession, and in particular Article 6 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 866/2004 (3) lays down special rules concerning goods, services and persons crossing the line between the areas in which the Government of the Republic of Cyprus does not exercise effective control and those areas in which the Government of the Republic of Cyprus exercises effective control.(2) In the light of the experience gained since that Regulation entered into force, a number of facilities for persons crossing the line should be relaxed and the trade in certain agricultural goods facilitated.(3) Regulation (EC) No 866/2004 should therefore be amended accordingly,. Regulation (EC) No 866/2004 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 4 shall be amended as follows:(a) Paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:(b) Paragraph 9 shall be replaced by the following:2. Article 6 shall be replaced by the following: This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 February 2005.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ.-C. JUNCKER(1)  OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 955.(2)  OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 940.(3)  OJ L 161, 30.4.2004, p. 128.(4)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1642/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 245, 29.9.2003 p. 4).’;(5)  OJ L 133, 4.6.1969, p. 6. Directive as last amended by Directive 2000/47/EC (OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 73).’
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;free movement of persons;agricultural product;farm product;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;border control;frontier control;Cyprus;Republic of Cyprus,22
768,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3534/87 of 24 November 1987 on the classification of products within Common Customs Tariff subheading 16.04 E. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 97/69 of 16 January 1969 on measures to be taken for uniform application of the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff (1), as last amended by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2055/84 (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas, in order to ensure uniform application of the nomenclature of the Common Customs Tariff, provisions should be adopted on the tariff classification of deep frozen skinless tuna pieces ('tuna loins') which have been pre-cooked by both steam and water, particularly so as to facilitate the removal of the skin, and resulting in the proteins being partially coagulated;Whereas Common Customs Tariff heading No 03.01 annexed to Council Regulation (CEE) No 950/68 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2184/87 (4), refers to fresh (whether alive or dead), refrigerated, or deep frozen, fish; whereas heading No 16.04 refers to prepared and preserved fish;Whereas, owing to the heat treatment undergone, the fish in question has lost its character as a product falling within heading No 03.01, and consequently falls within heading No 16.04; whereas within that heading, subheading 16.04 E should be selected;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Common Customs Tariff Nomenclature,. Deep-frozen skinless tuna pieces ('tuna loins') which have been pre-cooked by both steam and water, particularly so as to facilitate the removal of the skin, and resulting in the proteins being patially coagulated shall be classified within the Common Customs Tariff under subheading:16.04 Prepared and preserved fish, including caviar and its substitutes:E. Tunny. This Regulation shall take effect from the eight day following its publication in the Official Journal of the Uropean Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 November 1987.For the CommissionCOCKFIELDVice-President(1) OJ No L 14, 21. 1. 1969, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 191, 16. 7. 1984, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 172, 22. 7. 1968, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 203, 24. 7. 1987, p. 16.
",tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;sea fish;fish product;caviar;fish croquette;fish egg;fish fillet;fish meal;surimi;frozen product;frozen food;frozen foodstuff;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs,22
18752,"99/613/EC: Commission Decision of 10 September 1999 amending Commission Decisions 92/260/EEC and 93/197/EEC with regard to the animal health conditions for the temporary admission and imports into the Community of registered horses from United Arab Emirates (notified under document number C(1999) 2795) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and imports from third countries of equidae(1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Articles 15(a) and 16 thereof,(1) Whereas the health conditions and veterinary certification for the temporary admission and imports of registered horses among others from the United Arab Emirates are laid down respectively in Commission Decision 92/260/EEC(2), as last amended by Decision 1999/228/EC(3); and Commission Decision 93/197/EEC(4), as last amended by Decision 1999/252/EC(5);(2) Whereas following a second Commission veterinary inspection mission to the United Arab Emirates the animal health situation appears to be under the satisfactory control of the veterinary services and in particular the movement of equidae and their health status are sufficiently controlled;(3) Whereas African horse sickness has never been reported in the United Arab Emirates and vaccination against this disease is prohibited for more than one year; whereas moreover a series of serological surveys have been carried out over the entire territory of the country and the satisfactory results have been communicated to the Member States and the Commission;(4) Whereas the conditions for imports of equidae into the country concerned are at least as strict as the conditions for imports of equidae into the Community; whereas therefore the country should be considered at low risk of incursion of African horse sickness from outside;(5) Whereas the animal health conditions and veterinary certification must be adopted according to the animal health situation of the third country concerned; whereas the present case relates only to registered horses to be temporarily or permanently imported from the United Arab Emirates;(6) Whereas Commission Decisions 92/260/EEC and 93/197/EEC must be amended accordingly;(7) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Commission Decision 92/260/EEC is amended as follows:1. The first indent in paragraph (d) of Chapter III of the animal health certificate E in Annex II is replaced as follows: ""- either- the country of dispatch, in an isolation centre (3)or- the United Arab Emirates (AE), in designated premises under official veterinary supervision (3)"".2. The fourth indent in paragraph (i) of Chapter III of the animal health certificate E in Annex II is replaced by the following: ""- a test for African horse sickness as described in Annex D to Council Directive 90/426/EEC either- on two occasions, carried out on samples of blood taken with an interval of between 21 and 30 days on ... (5) and on ... (5), the second of which must have been taken within 10 days of export (3), either with negative reactions, if it has not been vaccinated (3) (4), or without increase in antibody count, if it has been vaccinated (3) (4)or- on one occasion, carried out on a sample of blood taken within 10 days of export on ... (5) with negative reaction, if it is to be dispatched from the United Arab Emirates (AE) (3) (4);"".3. ""United Arab Emirates (AE)"" is added in the order of the ISO country code to the list of third countries in the last indent of paragraph (d) of Chapter III of the animal health certificates A, B, C, D and E in Annex II. Chapter III of the animal health certificate E in Annex II of Decision 93/197/EEC is amended as follows:1. Paragraph (d) is replaced by the following: ""(d) during the three months immediately preceding the exportation (or since birth, if the animal is less than three months old, or since entry, if it was imported directly from the European Community during the previous three months) it has been resident on holdings under veterinary supervision in the country of dispatch and it has been kept in an approved isolation centre, protected from vector insects, either- during the 40 days prior to dispatch (3),or- during 30 days prior to dispatch from the United Arab Emirates (AE) (3);"".2. Paragraph (k) is replaced by the following: ""(k) it was subjected to a test for African horse sickness as described in Annex D to Council Directive 90/426/EEC either- on two occasions, carried out on samples of blood taken with an interval of between 21 and 30 days on ... (4) and on ... (4), the second of which must have been taken within 10 days of export (3), either with negative reactions, if it has not been vaccinated (3), or without increase in antibody count, if it has been vaccinated (3)or- on one occasion, carried out on a sample of blood taken within 10 days of export on ... (4) with negative reaction, if it is to be dispatched from the United Arab Emirates (AE) (3);"". This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 September 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 42.(2) OJ L 130, 15.5.1992, p. 67.(3) OJ L 83, 27.3.1999, p. 77.(4) OJ L 86, 6.4.1993, p. 16.(5) OJ L 96, 10.4.1999, p. 31.
",import;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;health certificate;United Arab Emirates;United Arab Emirates countries;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule,22
18694,"1999/507/EC: Commission Decision of 26 July 1999 on certain protection measures with regard to certain fruit bats, dogs and cats coming from Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia (notified under document number C(1999) 2467) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC(1), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC(2), and in particular Article 18 (1) thereof,(1) Whereas the principle animal health conditions to be complied with by Member States when importing from third countries dogs, cats and other animals susceptible to rabies are laid down in Directive 92/65/EEC(3); whereas however the veterinary certification is not yet harmonized;(2) Whereas fatal cases of Hendra disease and Nipah disease in human have been declared respectively in Australia and in Malaysia;(3) Whereas fruit bats of the genus Pteropus are considered the natural host of Hendra disease virus and incriminated in being the virus reservoir for Nipah disease; whereas however these mammals do not show clinical signs of disease and may harbour the virus in the presence of neutralising antibodies;(4) Whereas fruit bats are occasionally imported from third countries; whereas pending Community animal health conditions for imports from third countries of fruit bats, it appears necessary to introduce certain protection measures with regard to Hendra and Nipah diseases;(5) Whereas Hendra disease may be transmitted by cats, and dogs and cats contract Nipah disease; whereas the exposure to the respective viruses stimulates seroconversion in diseased and reconvalescent animals, which can be detected by laboratory testing,(6) Whereas the presence of this zoonotic disease in the above countries is liable to constitute a danger for persons and susceptible animals in the Community;(7) Whereas it is necessary to adopt protection measures at Communty level with regard to imports of fruit bats, dogs and cats from Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia;(8) Whereas this decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. 1. The imports of fruit bats of the genus Pteropus from Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia are prohibited.2. Derogation from paragraph 1 and without prejudice to the provisions of Council Directive 92/65/EEC, fruit bats of the genus Pteropus may be imported under the following conditions:- the animals originate from captive colonies, and- the animals have been isolated in quarantine premises for at least 60 days, and- the animals have been subjected with negative results to a serum neutralisation or approved ELISA test for antibody agains Hendra and Nipah disease viruses, carried out in a laboratory approved for these tests by the competent anthorities on samples of blood taken on two occasions with an interval of 21 to 30 days, the second sample to be taken within 10 days of export. 1. The imports of dogs and cats from Malaysia (Peninsula) are prohibited.2. Derogating from paragraph 1 dogs and cats may be imported under the following conditions:- the animals had no contact with pigs during at least the past 60 days prior to export, and- the animals have not been resident on holdings where during the past 60 days cases of Nipah disease have been confirmed, and- the animals have been subjected with negative result to an IgM and IgG capture ELISA test carried out in a laboratory approved for testing for antibody against the Nipah disease viruses by the competent veterinary authorities on a sample of blood taken within 10 days of export. 1. The imports of cats from Australia are prohibited.2. Derogating from paragraph 1 cats may be imported under the following conditions:- the animals have not been resident on holdings where during the past 60 days cases of Hendra disease have been confirmed, and- the animals have been subjected with negative result to an IgM and IgG capture ELISA test carried out in a laboratory approved for testing for antibody against the Hendra disease viruses by the competent veterinary authorities on a sample of blood taken within 10 days of export. Member States shall amend the measures they apply with regard to Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia to bring them into line with this Decision.They shall inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.(2) OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1.(3) OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54.
",import;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;Malaysia;Eastern Malaysia;Labuan;Malaya;Peninsular Malaysia;Sabah;Sarawak;West Malaysia;domestic animal;pet;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Australia;Commonwealth of Australia,22
16710,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 772/97 of 28 April 1997 amending Regulation (EC) No 581/97 adopting exceptional support measures for the market in pigmeat in Belgium. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in pigmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas exceptional measures to support the market in pigmeat were adopted for Belgium by Commission Regulation (EC) No 581/97 (3), in response to the outbreak of classical swine fever in the border area of the Netherlands;Whereas because of new outbreaks of classical swine fever in the border area of the Netherlands, the Belgian veterinary authorities have introduced new surveillance zones; whereas it is appropriate to include these zones as from 16 April 1997 in the exceptional market support measures provided for by Regulation (EC) No 581/97 and to cancel the zone of Hoogstraten, in which the veterinary and commercial restrictions will be lifted very soon;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,. Regulation (EC) No 581/97 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Annex I 'Antwerp` is replaced by 'Antwerp and Limburg`.2. Annex II is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 16 April 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 April 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 87, 2. 4. 1997, p. 11.ANNEX'ANNEX II- In the province of Antwerp, the surveillance zone, as defined in Article 1 of the Ministerial Decree of 10 April 1997,- In the province of Limburg the surveillance zone, as defined in Article 1 of the Ministerial Decree of 9 April 1997.`
",slaughter of animals;slaughter of livestock;stunning of animals;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;production aid;aid to producers,22
24876,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2363/2002 of 27 December 2002 concerning the opening of tariff quotas for the year 2003 for imports into the European Community of certain processed agricultural products originating in Norway. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2580/2000(2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 2002/981/EC of 11 November 2002 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of Letters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Norway, of the other part, on Protocol No 2 to the bilateral Free Trade Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway(3), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas:(1) The annual quotas for certain processed agricultural products originating in Norway, provided for in the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Norway, of the other part, concerning Protocol No 2 to the bilateral Free Trade Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway should be opened for the year 2003.(2) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Common Customs Code(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2002(5), lays down rules for the management of tariff quotas. It is appropriate to provide that the tariff quotas opened by this Regulation are to be managed in accordance with those rules.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee on horizontal questions concerning trade in processed agricultural products not listed in Annex I,. The Community tariff quotas specified in the Annex shall be open from 1 January to 31 December 2003. The Community tariff quota referred to in Article 1 shall be managed by the Commission in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 December 2002.For the CommissionErkki LiikanenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18.(2) OJ L 298, 25.11.2000, p. 5.(3) OJ L 171, 27.6.1973, p. 1.(4) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.(5) OJ L 68, 12.3.2002, p. 11.ANNEX>TABLE>
",prepared foodstuff;cooked foodstuff;deep-frozen dish;food preparation;pre-cooked foodstuff;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;margarine;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;tobacco;ethanol;ethyl alcohol,22
777,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1526/76 of 24 June 1976 concerning imports of bran, sharps and other residues derived from the sifting, milling or other working of certain cereals originating in Morocco. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 43 and 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco and the Interim Agreement (2) on the advance implementation of certain provisions of the Cooperation Agreement were signed on 27 April 1976;Whereas, under Article 23 of the Cooperation Agreement and Article 16 of the Interim Agreement, provided that Morocco levies a special charge on exports of bran, sharps and other residues derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals other than of maize or rice, falling within subheading 23.02 A II of the Common Customs Tariff, the variable component of the import levy shall be reduced by an amount equivalent to 60 % of the average of the variable components of the levies on the product in question for the three months preceding the month in which such an amount is fixed and the fixed component shall not be imposed;Whereas this special charge on exports must be reflected in the import price of these products in the Community;Whereas, in order to ensure that these Agreements are correctly applied, measures should be adopted requiring the importer, at the time when the bran, sharps and other residues are imported, to furnish proof that the special charge on exports has been collected by Morocco;Whereas, pursuant inter alia to the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters relating to Article 23 of the Cooperation Agreement and Article 16 of the Interim Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco concerning the import into the Community of bran and sharps originating in Morocco (3), these Agreements require detailed rules for their application,. The variable component of the levy on imports into the Community of bran, sharps and other residues derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals, other than of maize or rice, falling within subheading 23.02 A II of the Common Customs Tariff originating in Morocco shall be that calculated in accordance with Article 2 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2744/75 of 29 October 1975 on the import and export system for products processed from cereals and from rice (4), less an amount equivalent to 60 % of the average of the variable components of the levies on the product in question for the three months preceding the month in which such an amount is fixed. Article 1 shall apply to all imports in respect of which the importer can furnish proof that the special charge on exports has been levied by Morocco in accordance with Article 23 of the Cooperation Agreement or with Article 16 of the Interim Agreement.  (1)Opinion delivered on 18 June 1976 and not yet published in the Official Journal. (2)OJ No L 141, 28.5.1976, p. 98. (3)See page 54 of this Official Journal. (4)OJ No L 281, 1.11.1975, p. 65. Detailed rules for the application of this Regulation, in particular as regards the fixing of the amount by which the levy is to be reduced, shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 26 of Regulation No 359/67/EEC. The fixed component of the levy on imports into the Community of bran, sharps and other residues derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals, other than of maize or rice, falling within subheading 23.02 A II of the Common Customs Tariff originating in Morocco shall not be imposed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of the entry into force of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters relating to Article 23 of the Cooperation Agreement and Article 16 of the Interim Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco concerning the import into the Community of bran and sharps originating in Morocco.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 June 1976.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. THORN
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31289,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2081/2005 of  19 December 2005  opening and providing for the administration of a Community tariff quota for 2006 for manioc originating in Thailand. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1095/96 of 18 June 1996 on the implementation of the concessions set out in Schedule CXL drawn up in the wake of the conclusion of the GATT XXIV.6 negotiations (1), and in particular Article 1(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) During the World Trade Organisation multilateral trade negotiations, the Community undertook to open a tariff quota restricted to 21 million tonnes of products falling within CN codes 0714 10 10, 0714 10 91 and 0714 10 99 originating in Thailand per four-year period, with customs duty reduced to 6 %. This quota must be opened and administered by the Commission.(2) It is necessary to keep an administration system which ensures that only products originating in Thailand may be imported under the quota. The issue of an import licence should therefore continue to be subject to the presentation of an export certificate issued by the Thai authorities, a specimen of which has been notified to the Commission.(3) Since imports to the Community market of the products concerned have traditionally been administered on the basis of a calendar year, this system should be retained. A quota must therefore be opened for 2006.(4) The import of products covered by CN codes 0714 10 10, 0714 10 91 and 0714 10 99 is subject to the presentation of an import licence in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 of 9 June 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products (2), and with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003 of 28 July 2003 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (3).(5) In the light of past experience and taking into account that the Community concession provides for an overall quantity of 21 000 000 tonnes for four years with an annual maximum of 5 500 000 tonnes, it is advisable to maintain measures which, under certain conditions, either facilitate the release for free circulation of quantities of products exceeding those given in the import licences, or allow the difference between the figure given in the import licences and the smaller figure actually imported to be carried forward.(6) In order to ensure the correct application of the agreement, a system of strict and systematic controls is needed that take account of the information given on the Thai export certificates and the Thai authorities’ procedures for issuing export certificates.(7) Where the quantities requested exceed the quantities available, a mechanism should be provided for reducing the quantities in order not to exceed the annual maximum laid down.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. CHAPTER IOPENING OF THE QUOTA 1.   An import tariff quota for 5 500 000 tonnes of manioc falling within CN codes 0714 10 10, 0714 10 91 and 0714 10 99 originating in Thailand is hereby opened for the period 1 January to 31 December 2006.The customs duty applicable is hereby fixed at 6 % ad valorem.The serial number of the quota shall be 09.4008.2.   The products referred to in paragraph 1 shall benefit from the arrangements provided for in this Regulation on condition that they are imported under import licences issued subject to the submission of a certificate for export to the European Community issued by the Department of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce, Government of Thailand, hereinafter referred to as an ‘export certificate’.CHAPTER IIEXPORT CERTIFICATES 1.   There shall be one original and at least one copy of the export certificate, to be made out on a form of which a specimen is given in Annex I.The size of the form shall be approximately 210 × 297 millimetres. The original shall be made out on white paper having a printed yellow guilloche pattern background so as to reveal any falsification by mechanical or chemical means.2.   Export certificates shall be completed in English.3.   The original and copies of export certificates shall be completed in typescript or in handwriting. In the latter case, they must be completed in ink and in block capitals.4.   Each export certificate shall bear a pre-printed serial number; in the upper section it shall also bear a certificate number. The copies shall bear the same numbers as the original. 1.   Export certificates shall be valid for 120 days from the date of issue. The date of issue of the certificate shall be included in the period of validity of the certificate.For the certificate to be valid, its different sections must be properly completed and duly authenticated in accordance with paragraph 2. In the ‘shipped weight’ section, the quantity must be written out in full and also given in figures.2.   The export certificate shall be duly authenticated when it indicates the date of issue and bears the stamp of the issuing body and the signature of the authorised person or persons.CHAPTER IIIIMPORT LICENCES Applications for an import licence for products falling within CN codes 0714 10 10, 0714 10 91 and 0714 10 99 originating in Thailand, drawn up in accordance with Regulations (EC) No 1291/2000 and (EC) No 1342/2003, shall be submitted to the competent authorities in the Member States, accompanied by the original of the export certificate.The original of the export certificate shall be retained by the body which issues the import licence. However, where the application for an import licence relates to only a part of the quantity indicated on the export certificate, the issuing body shall indicate on the original the quantity for which it was used and, after affixing its stamp, shall return it to the party concerned.Only the quantity indicated under ‘shipped weight’ on the export certificate shall be taken into consideration for the issue of the import licence. Where it is found that the quantities actually unloaded in the case of a given consignment are greater than the total figuring on the import licence or licences issued for this consignment, the competent authorities who issued the import licence or licences concerned shall, at the request of the importer, communicate to the Commission by electronic means, case by case and as soon as possible, the number or numbers of the Thai export certificates, the number or numbers of the import licences, the excess quantity concerned and the name of the cargo vessel.The Commission shall contact the Thai authorities so that new export certificates may be drawn up.Until the new certificates have been drawn up, the excess quantities may not be released for free circulation under this Regulation unless new import licences are presented for the quantities concerned.New import licences shall be issued on the terms laid down in Article 10. Notwithstanding the third paragraph of Article 5, where it is found that the quantities actually unloaded in the case of a given consignment do not exceed the quantities covered by the import licence or licences presented by more than 2 %, the competent authorities of the Member State of release for free circulation shall, at the importer’s request, authorise the release for free circulation of the surplus quantities in return for payment of a customs duty with a ceiling of 6 % ad valorem and the lodging by the importer of a security of an amount equal to the difference between the duty laid down in the Common Customs Tariff and the duty paid.The security shall be released upon presentation to the competent authorities of the Member State of release for free circulation of an additional import licence for the quantities concerned. The security referred to in Article 15(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 or Article 8 of this Regulation shall not be required for additional licences.Additional import licences shall be issued on the terms laid down in Article 10 and on presentation of one or more new export certificates issued by the Thai authorities.Section 20 of additional import licences shall contain one of the entries given in Annex II.Except in cases of force majeure, the security shall be forfeit for quantities for which an additional import licence is not presented within four months from the date of acceptance of the declaration of release for free circulation referred to in the first paragraph. It shall be forfeit in particular for quantities for which no additional import licence has been issued under Article 10(1).After the competent authority has entered the quantity on the additional import licence and authenticated the entry, when the security provided for in the first paragraph is released, the licence shall be returned to the issuing body as soon as possible. Applications for import licences under this Regulation may be submitted in all Member States and licences issued shall be valid throughout the Community.The fourth indent of the first subparagraph of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 shall not apply to imports carried out under this Regulation. Notwithstanding Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003, the security relating to the import licences provided for in this Regulation shall be EUR 5 per tonne. 1.   Section 8 of applications for import licences and the licences themselves shall be marked ‘Thailand’.2.   Import licences shall contain:(a) in section 24, one of the entries given in Annex III;(b) in section 20, the following information:(i) the name of the cargo vessel as given in the Thai export certificate;(ii) the number and date of the Thai export certificate.3.   The import licence shall be accepted in support of a declaration of release for free circulation only if it is shown, in particular by a copy of the bill of lading presented by the party concerned, that the products for which release for free circulation is requested have been transported to the Community by the vessel referred to in the import licence.4.   Subject to Article 6 of this Regulation and notwithstanding Article 8(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000, the quantity released for free circulation may not exceed that shown in sections 17 and 18 of the import licence. The figure 0 shall be entered to that effect in section 19 of the said licence. 01.   Where applications for licences exceed the quantity laid down in Article 1, the Commission shall fix a percentage of the quantities requested to be accepted or decide to reject applications.2.   Import licences shall be issued on the fifth working day following the day on which the application is lodged, subject to any measure the Commission might adopt pursuant to paragraph 1.3.   Where an acceptance percentage is fixed pursuant to paragraph 1, applications may be withdrawn within 10 working days of publication of the percentage.Where applications are withdrawn, licences issued in accordance with paragraph 2 shall be returned.When an application is withdrawn, the security shall be released. The security shall also be released when an application is rejected.4.   Where the conditions governing the issue of the import licence have not been complied with, the Commission may, where necessary, and following consultation with the Thai authorities, adopt appropriate measures. 1Notwithstanding Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003, the last day of the period of validity of the import licence shall correspond to the last day of the period of validity of the corresponding export certificate plus 30 days. 21.   The Member States shall send the Commission each working day and by electronic means the following information concerning each import licence application:(a) the quantity for which each import licence is requested, with the indication, where appropriate, ‘additional import licence’;(b) the name of the applicant for the import licence;(c) the number of the export certificate submitted, as indicated in the upper section of the certificate;(d) the date of issue of the export certificate;(e) the total quantity for which the export certificate was issued;(f) the name of the exporter indicated on the export certificate.2.   No later than the end of the first six months of 2007, the authorities responsible for issuing import licences shall send the Commission, by electronic means, a complete list of quantities not taken up as endorsed on the back of the import licences, the name of the cargo vessel, the number of the contract for transport to the European Community and the numbers of the export certificates in question.CHAPTER IVFINAL PROVISIONS 3This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2006.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 146, 20.6.1996, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1856/2005 (OJ L 297, 15.11.2005, p. 7).(3)  OJ L 189, 29.7.2003, p. 12. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1092/2004 (OJ L 209, 11.6.2004, p. 9).ANNEX IANNEX II— : In Spanish : Certificado complementario, artículo 6 del Reglamento (CE) no 2081/2005,— : In Czech : Licence pro dodatečné množství, čl. 6 nařízení (ES) č. 2081/2005,— : In Danish : Supplerende licens, forordning (EF) nr. 2081/2005, artikel 6,— : In German : Zusätzliche Lizenz — Artikel 6 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2081/2005,— : In Estonian : Lisakoguse litsents, määruse (EÜ) nr 2081/2005 artikkel 6,— : In Greek : Συμπληρωματικό πιστοποιητικό — Άρθρο 6 του κανονισμού (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2081/2005,— : In English : Licence for additional quantity, Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 2081/2005,— : In French : Certificat complémentaire, article 6 du règlement (CE) no 2081/2005,— : In Italian : Titolo complementare, regolamento (CE) n. 2081/2005 articolo 6,— : In Latvian : Atļauja par papildu daudzumu, Regulas (EK) Nr. 2081/2005 6. pants,— : In Lithuanian : Papildomoji licencija, Reglamento (EB) Nr. 2081/2005 6 straipsnio,— : In Hungarian : Kiegészítő engedély, 2081/2005/EK rendelet 6. cikk,— : In Dutch : Aanvullend certificaat — artikel 6 van Verordening (EG) nr. 2081/2005,— : In Polish : Uzupełniające pozwolenie, rozporządzenie (WE) nr 2081/2005 art. 6,— : In Portuguese : Certificado complementar, artigo 6.o do Regulamento (CE) n.o 2081/2005,— : In Slovak : Dodatočné povolenie, článok 6 nariadenia (ES) č. 2081/2005,— : In Slovenian : Dovoljenje za dodatne količine, člen 6, Uredba (ES) št. 2081/2005,— : In Finnish : Lisätodistus, asetuksen (EY) N:o 2081/2005 6 artikla,— : In Swedish : Kompletterande licens, artikel 6 i förordning (EG) nr 2081/2005.ANNEX III— : In Spanish : Derechos de aduana limitados al 6 % ad valorem [Reglamento (CE) no 2081/2005],— : In Czech : Clo limitované 6 % ad valorem (nařízení (ES) č. 2081/2005),— : In Danish : Toldsatsen begrænses til 6 % af værdien (forordning (EF) nr. 2081/2005),— : In German : Beschränkung des Zolls auf 6 % des Zollwerts (Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2081/2005),— : In Estonian : Väärtuseline tollimaks piiratud 6 protsendini (määrus (EÜ) nr 2081/2005),— : In Greek : Τελωνειακός δασμός κατ' ανώτατο όριο 6 % κατ' αξία [κανονισμός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2081/2005],— : In English : Customs duties limited to 6 % ad valorem (Regulation (EC) No 2081/2005),— : In French : Droits de douane limités a 6 % ad valorem [règlement (CE) no 2081/2005],— : In Italian : Dazi doganali limitati al 6 % ad valorem [regolamento (CE) n. 2081/2005],— : In Latvian : Muitas nodokļi nepārsniedz 6 % ad valorem (Regula (EK) Nr. 2081/2005),— : In Lithuanian : Muito mokestis neviršija 6 % ad valorem (Reglamentas (EB) Nr. 2081/2005),— : In Hungarian : Mérsékelt, 6 %-os értékvám (2081/2005/EK rendelet),— : In Dutch : Douanerechten beperkt tot 6 % ad valorem (Verordening (EG) nr. 2081/2005),— : In Polish : Należności celne ograniczone do 6 % ad valorem (Rozporządzenie (WE) nr 2081/2005),— : In Portuguese : Direitos aduaneiros limitados a 6 % ad valorem [Regulamento (CE) n.o 2081/2005],— : In Slovak : Dovozné clo so stropom 6 % ad valorem (Nariadenie (ES) č 2081/2005),— : In Slovenian : Omejitev carinskih dajatev na 6 % ad valorem (Uredba (ES) št. 2081/2005),— : In Finnish : Arvotulli rajoitettu 6 prosenttiin (asetus (EY) N:o 2081/2005),— : In Swedish : Tullsatsen begränsad till 6 % av värdet (förordning (EG) nr 2081/2005).
",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;cassava;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Thailand;Kingdom of Thailand,22
10467,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2008/92 of 20 July 1992 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1558/91 laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of production aid for products processed from fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1569/92 (2), and in particular Article 3 (4)  thereof,Whereas Article 13 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1558/91 (3) states that processors may make a provisional aid application; whereas early payment is conditional on certain requirements; whereas experience has shown that one of these is in practice  interpreted differently from one national administration to another; whereas that provision should therefore be made more precise;Whereas it would be advisable to strengthen the penalty provisions applicable to processors who fail to comply with the rules laid down by Regulation (EEC) No 1558/91, particularly where false declarations are made;Whereas the provisions of this Regulation will apply with effect from the 1992/93 marketing year onwards;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Regulation (EEC) No 1558/91 is hereby amended as follows:1. in Article 13 (1) point (d) is replaced by the following:'(d) a declaration in which the processor specifies the quantity of tomatoes for which producers have already been paid a price equal to or more than the minimum price and gives the references of the contracts concluded to which his declaration  relates;'2. in the first paragraph of Article 17 the first and second indents shall be replaced by:'- 10 % if the excess is more than 1 % but not more than 5 % of the financial compensation due- 40 % if the excess is more than 5 % but not more than 30 %.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from the 1992/93 marketing year. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 July 1992. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 166, 20. 6. 1992, p. 5. (3) OJ No L 144, 8. 6. 1991, p. 31.
",fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;production aid;aid to producers,22
2299,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1139/97 of 20 June 1997 definitively fixing the aid for unginned cotton from 1 September 1996 to 31 March 1997 for the 1996/97 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Greece, and in particular paragraphs 3 and 10 of Protocol 4 on cotton, as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1553/95 (1),Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1554/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down the general rules for the system of aid for cotton and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2169/81 (2), amended by Regulation (EC) No 1584/96 (3), and in particular Article 5 (1) thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1554/95, the world market price for unginned cotton is fixed periodically during the marketing year;Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1117/97 (4) fixes actual production of unginned cotton and the amount by which the guide price in each Member State is to be reduced pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1554/95 for the 1996/97 marketing year;Whereas Article 5 (1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1201/89 of 3 May 1989 laying down rules implementing the system of aid for cotton (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1645/96 (6), provides for the aid on unginned cotton applicable to each period for which a world market price determined to be fixed before 15 July;Whereas the aid for the 1996/97 marketing year should accordingly be fixed definitively,. The aid on unginned cotton corresponding to the world prices fixed in Commission Regulations (EC) No 1723/96 (7), No 1747/96 (8), No 1836/96 (9), No 1894/96 (10), No 2097/96 (11), No 2158/96 (12), No 2170/96 (13), No 2199/96 (14), No 2280/96 (15), No 2306/96 (16), No 2365/96 (17), No 2516/96 (18), No 101/97 (19), No 139/97 (20), No 185/97 (21), No 284/97 (22), No 353/97 (23), No 373/97 (24), No 465/97 (25) and No 498/97 (26) shall be as set out in the Annex hereto, which amount shall be fixed definitively from the entry into force of each of the Regulations concerned. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 June 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 148, 30. 6. 1995, p. 45.(2) OJ No L 148, 30. 6. 1995, p. 48.(3) OJ No L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 16.(4) OJ No L 163, 20. 6. 1997, p. 9.(5) OJ No L 123, 4. 5. 1989, p. 23.(6) OJ No L 207, 17. 8. 1996, p. 3.(7) OJ No L 221, 31. 8. 1996, p. 61.(8) OJ No L 226, 7. 9. 1996, p. 18.(9) OJ No L 243, 24. 9. 1996, p. 29.(10) OJ No L 249, 1. 10. 1996, p. 39.(11) OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1996, p. 31.(12) OJ No L 289, 12. 11. 1996, p. 10.(13) OJ No L 290, 13. 11. 1996, p. 16.(14) OJ No L 293, 16. 11. 1996, p. 16.(15) OJ No L 308, 29. 11. 1996, p. 42.(16) OJ No L 311, 30. 11. 1996, p. 50.(17) OJ No L 321, 12. 12. 1996, p. 18.(18) OJ No L 345, 31. 12. 1996, p. 56.(19) OJ No L 19, 22. 1. 1997, p. 23.(20) OJ No L 24, 25. 1. 1997, p. 20.(21) OJ No L 31, 1. 2. 1997, p. 24.(22) OJ No L 47, 18. 2. 1997, p. 9.(23) OJ No L 59, 28. 2. 1997, p. 10.(24) OJ No L 60, 1. 3. 1997, p. 23.(25) OJ No L 70, 12. 3. 1997, p. 7.(26) OJ No L 77, 19. 3. 1997, p. 20.ANNEXAID FOR UNGINNED COTTON>TABLE>
",cotton;cottonseed;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;farm price support;agricultural price support;marketing year;agricultural year;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
3044,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2413/2001 of 10 December 2001 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001(3) opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for certain products originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Malta, Morocco, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, Tunisia and Turkey, and providing detailed rules for extending and adapting these tariff quotas.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2410/2001(4) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97(6), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip; the Customs duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2001. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations (CN code ex 0603 10 20 ) originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 12 December 2001.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 December 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22.(2) OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 109, 19.4.2001, p. 2.(4) See page 14 of this Official Journal.(5) OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16.(6) OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1.
",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;import;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;West Bank question;Israeli occupied Jordan;Palestine;East Jerusalem;Gaza strip;Occupied Palestinian Territory;West Bank;autonomous territories of Palestine;autonomous territory of Gaza;autonomous territory of Jericho,22
1627,"81/136/EEC: Commission Decision of 18 February 1981 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Sperry- Univac 1100/81 system' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 12 September 1980, the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""Sperry-Univac 1100/81 system"" to be used for electronic data processing, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 8 January 1981 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a computer;Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research ; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities ; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus ; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus ; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as ""Sperry-Univac 1100/81 system"", which is the subject of an application by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany of 12 September 1980, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 February 1981.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 184, 15.7.1975, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 134, 31.5.1979, p. 1. (3) OJ No L 318, 13.12.1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;computer;mini-computer;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;data processing;automatic data processing;electronic data processing,22
13083,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1629/94 of 5 July 1994 implementing definitive quantitative limits on imports into the Community of certain textile products (category 33) originating in the Republic of Indonesia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 of 12 October 1993 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 195/94 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas Article 10 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 lays down the conditions under which quantitative limits may be established,Whereas imports into the Community of certain textile products of category 33 specified in the Annex hereto and originating in the Republic of Indonesia (herein after referred to as 'Indonesia') have exceeded the level referred to in Article 10 (1) in  conjunction with Annex IX of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93;Whereas, in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93, Indonesia was notified on 24 February 1994 of a request for consultations concerning imports into the Community of textile products of category 33;Whereas, pending a mutually satisfactory solution, imports into the Community of products falling within category 33 were submitted to a provisional quantitative limit for the period of 24 February to 23 May 1994 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 811/94  (3);Whereas, as a result of the consultations with Indonesia, it was agreed that Indonesia, as of 24 February 1994, shall limit its exports to the Community of the textiles products in question for the years 1994 and 1995 and that the provisions of the  Agreement on trade in textile products between the Community and Indonesia, which concern exports of products subject to the quantitative limits established in Annex II to the Agreement and in particular those relating to the double checking system,  would be applicable to those products;Whereas it is therefore appropriate to confirm that imports into the Community of products for which definitive quantitative limits are introduced shall be and remain subject as of 24 February 1994 to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 which  are applicable to imports of products subject to the quantitative limits set out in Annex V of the said Regulation and in particular to those relating to the double checking system described in Annex III thereto referred to in paragraph 4 of Article 10  of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93;Whereas the products falling within category 33 exported from Indonesia on or after 24 February 1994 must be set off against the quantitative limit fixed for the period 24 February to 31 December 1994;Whereas the quantitative limit for imports of products within category 33 should not prevent the importation of products covered by it shipped from Indonesia before the entry into force of Commission Regulation (EC) No 811/94;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Textile Committee,. Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 2, imports into the Community of the category of products originating in Indonesia and specified in the Annex hereto shall be subject to the quantitative limits set out in that Annex for the  periods of 24 February to 31 December 1994 and 1 January to 31 December 1995. Imports of the products referred to in Article 1 and shipped from Indonesia on or after 24 February 1994 are subject to the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93, which apply to imports into the Community of products subject to the  quantitative limits set out in Annex V of the said Regulation and in particular to the double-checking system described in Annex III to the said Regulation.All quantities of products falling within category 33 shipped to the Community from Indonesia on or after 24 February 1994 and released for free circulation shall be deducted from the respective quantities laid down in the Annex hereto.The limit laid down in the Annex shall not prevent the importation of products falling within category 33 but shipped from Indonesia before the date of entry into force of Commission Regulation (EC) No 811/94. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 July 1994.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 275, 8. 11. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 29, 2. 2. 1994, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 94, 13. 4. 1994, p. 2.ANNEX"""" ID=""1"">33> ID=""2"">5407 20 11> ID=""3"">Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn obtained from strip or the like of polyethylene or polypropylene, less than 3 m> ID=""4"">Indonesia> ID=""5"">tonnes> ID=""6"">9 713> ID=""7"">11 970""> ID=""2"">6305 31 91  6305 31 99> ID=""3"">Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods, not knitted or crocheted, obtained from strip or the like"">
",import;Indonesia;Republic of Indonesia;packaging product;bag;bottle;box;packaging article;packaging materials;receptacle;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;man-made fibre;acrylic fibre;artificial fibre;chemical fibre;nylon;polyamide;rayon;synthetic cloth;synthetic fibre,22
13885,"95/564/EC: Council Decision of 22 December 1995 on the implementation of a training programme for professionals in the European audiovisual programme industry (Media II - Training). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 127 (4)  thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189c of the Treaty (3),1. Whereas the European Council meeting in Brussels on 10 and 11 December 1993 took note of the  White Paper 'Growth, competitiveness and employment' as reference point for action by the European  Union and its Member States; whereas the White Paper supports an industrial development approach  based on global competitiveness, as the key to growth and employment, and states, in particular in  Chapter 7, the need to adapt vocational skills in line with industrial and technological  developments;2. Whereas the European Council meeting in Corfu on 24 and 25 June 1994 took note of the report by  the 'Bangemann Group' entitled 'Europe and the Global Information Society - Recommendations to the  European Council', in particular acknowledging the strategic importance of the audiovisual  programme industry in terms of content;3. Whereas the 'Industry/Telecommunications' Council of 28 September 1994 issued a favourable  opinion on the Commission's communication of 19 July 1994 entitled 'Europe's way to the information  society: an action plan'; whereas it emphasized the need to improve the competitiveness of the  European audiovisual industry;4. Whereas the Council took formal note of the Commission's communication of 1 September 1994  entitled 'An industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union' which showed the close  correlation between the development prospects of technologies, products, programmes (in particular  audiovisual programmes) and the associated services and networks and recalled the need to raise the  training standards of human resources in order to make European industry competitive;5. Whereas the Council took formal note on 17 June 1994 of the Green Paper 'Strategy options to  strengthen the European programme industry in the context of the audiovisual policy of the European  Union';6. Whereas the Commission consulted the people in the industry on the options put forward in the  Green Paper, in particular by holding the 'European Audiovisual Conference' in Brussels from 30  June to 2 July 1994; whereas the consultation process revealed a strong desire for an enhanced  programme of support for the European audiovisual industry, in particular in the area of training;7. Whereas the European Parliament, in its resolution of 6 May 1994 (4), examined the problems of  the audiovisual industry, following Council Directive 89/552/EEC of 3 October 1989 on the  coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member  States concerning the pursuit of television broadcasting activities (5) (the 'television without  frontiers' Directive), in preparation for the European audiovisual conference, 'and took the view  that the priorities established inter alia during the discussions on amendments to the Media  programme, namely the financing mechanisms, pre-production, distribution and training, were the  best means of establishing coherent, stable European networks';8. Whereas on 14 September 1994 the Economic and Social Committee issued its opinion on the Green  Paper, stating that European-level programmes such as Media could have a positive influence on the  development of programme structures and means of production in Europe;9. Whereas the Commission implemented an action programme to encourage the development of the  European audiovisual industry (Media) (1991 to 1995), adopted by Council Decision 90/685/EEC of 21  December 1990 concerning the implementation of an action programme to promote the development of  the European audiovisual industry (Media) (1991 to 1995) (1), including, in particular, training  measures to upgrade the vocational skills of people working in the audiovisual programme industry;10. Whereas the Council, at its meeting of 5 November 1993, after taking note of the Commission's  communication of 23 July 1993 on the Media programme mid-term evaluation report, took the view that  it would be appropriate to examine suitable measures for launching a Media II programme after  1995;11. Whereas the European Council meeting in Essen on 9 and 10 December 1994 called on the  Commission to present proposals for a new Media programme;12. Whereas at its meeting of 6 December 1994 the Council adopted Decision 94/819/EC (2) setting up  the 'Leonardo da Vinci' action programme for the implementation of a European Community vocational  training policy; whereas Article 8 (1) of the said Decision requires the Commission to ensure  overall consistency between that programme and other Community measures in the field of training;13. Whereas there should be proper coordination with vocational training actions undertaken  pursuant to the objectives of the Structural Funds;14. Whereas pursuant to Article 128 (4) of the Treaty the Community shall take cultural aspects  into account in its action under other provisions of the Treaty; whereas it is necessary to ensure  that participation in this programme reflects European cultural diversity;15. Whereas there is a need to take into account the cultural aspects of the audiovisual sector;16. Whereas the emergence of a European audiovisual market requires vocational skills adapted to  the new dimension of the market, particularly as regards economic and commercial management of the  industry and utilization of new technology at all stages of programme design, development,  production and transmission;17. Whereas people in the industry should be provided with vocational skills that enable them to  take full advantage of the, in particular, European dimension of the audiovisual programme market  and they should be encouraged to develop projects which meet the demands of that market;18. Whereas there should be an improvement in the exploitation of the European audiovisual heritage  and a response to the needs of the market for programmes in the field;19. Whereas the initial training of professionals must incorporate the indispensible economic and  technological components; whereas the speed of change in these areas makes continuous training  especially necessary;20. Whereas networking between vocational training centres should be encouraged so as to facilitate  the transfer of know-how and the development of training modules at European level;21. Whereas support for vocational training must take account of structural objectives such as  developing the potential for creation and production in countries or regions where audiovisual  production capacity is low and/or where the geographical and linguistic area is restricted and/or  developing the independent production sector, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises  (SMEs);22. Whereas equal opportunities constitute a fundamental principle in the policies of the European  Union which must be taken into account in implementing this programme;23. Whereas a reference amount, within the meaning of point 2 of the declaration by the European  Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 6 March 1995, is included in this Decision for the  entire duration of this programme, without thereby affecting the powers of the budgetary authority  as they are defined by the Treaty;24. Whereas, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, action taken by the Community should  support and supplement action taken by the relevant authorities in the Member States;25. Whereas the measures provided for under this programme are all aimed at cross-border  cooperation which will enhance the value of action taken in the Member States or by those  responsible for training, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity referred to above;26. Whereas it is appropriate to follow up and intensify the opening up of the Media programme to  the participation of the associated countries of central and eastern Europe (CCEE) in accordance  with the conditions laid down in the additional protocols to the association agreements on  participation in Community programmes concluded or to be concluded with those countries and to the  participation of Cyprus, Malta and the EFTA States members of the EEA Agreement on the basis of  additional appropriations in accordance with the same rules as those applied to the EFTA countries,  under procedures to be agreed on with those countries; whereas, moreover, this programme should be  open to cooperation with other third countries which have concluded agreements with audiovisual  clauses; whereas the details of such participation or cooperation should be determined at the  appropriate time between the parties concerned;27. Whereas it is desirable to coordinate the activities laid down by the programme with those  deployed by international organizations, such as the Council of Europe;28. Whereas Community support should be granted on the basis of prior appraisal, monitoring and  subsequent evaluation,. This Decision establishes a vocational training programme  (hereinafter referred to as 'the programme') to run from 1 January 1996 to 31 December 2000. This  programme, which supports and supplements action taken by Member States in full recognition of the  responsibility of those States for the content and organization of vocational training programmes  and cultural diversity of the countries and regions, excluding any harmonization of the laws and  regulations of the Member States, has the purpose of providing professionals in the European  audiovisual industry with the skills they need to exploit the European dimension of the market to  the full and make use of new technology. In the context of Article 1, the aims of the programme are:1. to meet the needs of the industry and bolster its competitiveness by improving initial and  particularly continuing training for audiovisual professionals in order to provide them with the  know-how and skills they need in order to take account of the European market and other markets,  notably in the field of:- economic and commercial management, including legal aspects,- utilization and development of new technologies for the production of audiovisual programmes with  high commercial and artistic added value, supplementing training in the audiovisual professions,- screenplay techniques.This aim will take account of the transnational dimension through supporting the development of  businesses and projects (new programmes or enhancement of the audiovisual heritage) as well as of  common entrepreneurial practices;2. to encourage cooperation and exchange of know-how by networking between partners involved in  training: training institutions, the professional sector and businesses and by developing teacher  training.In carrying out the objectives mentioned in points 1 and 2 of the first paragraph, particular  attention shall be paid to the specific needs of countries or regions with a low production  capacity and/or a restricted linguistic and geographical area, as well as the development of an  independent European production and distribution sector and especially of small and medium-sized  enterprises (SMEs). Recipients of Community support involved in implementing the measures laid down in the  Annex must provide a significant proportion of the funding (at least 50 %). In duly justified  exceptional cases this percentage may be reduced to as low as 25 %.Community funding shall be determined in relation to the cost and nature of each measure  envisaged.The financial reference amount for implementing the programme for the period referred to in Article  1 shall be ECU 45 million.The annual appropriations shall be authorized by the budgetary authority in accordance with the  current financial perspective. 1. The Commission shall be responsible for the implementation of the programme, in  accordance with the arrangements laid down in the Annex.In the performance of this task, it shall be assisted by a committee composed of two  representatives from each Member State and chaired by the representative of the Commission.2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee, for its opinion, a draft of  the measure to be taken concerning:- the arrangements for the implementation of the actions provided for in the Annex,- the content of calls for proposals, the definition of criteria and procedures for the approval  and selection of projects and the final choice of intermediary organizations,- questions concerning the annual internal distribution of finances within the programme,- arrangements for monitoring and evaluating the operations.Furthermore, the representative of the Commission shall also submit, for its opinion, the  examination of all Community allocations of more than ECU 200 000 per year; this threshold can be  reviewed by the Committee in the light of experience.3. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft, within a time limit which the chairman may  lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority  laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required  to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States  within the Committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall  not vote.The Commission shall adopt measures which shall apply immediately. However, if these measures are  not in accordance with the opinion of the Committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission  to the Council forthwith. In that event:- the Commission shall defer application of the measures which it has decided upon for a period of  two months,- the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time limit  referred to in the previous subparagraph.4. The Commission may consult the Committee on any other question concerning the implementation of  the programme.The Committee shall deliver its opinion within a time limit which the chairman may lay down  according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote.The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right  to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes.The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the Committee. It shall  inform the Committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account.The Commission representative shall keep the Committee informed in good time and on a regular basis  of the financial allocation agreed in the framework of the programme (amounts, duration, internal  distribution of finances, beneficiaries). The programme shall be open to the participation of the associated countries of central  and eastern Europe (CCEE) in accordance with the conditions laid down in additional protocols to  the association agreements on participation in Community programmes concluded or to be concluded  with those countries.This programme shall be open to the participation of Cyprus, Malta and EFTA countries members of  the EEA Agreement on the basis of additional appropriations in accordance with the same rules as  applied to EFTA States, in accordance with procedures to be agreed with those countries.It shall also be open to cooperation with other non-member countries which have concluded  agreements containing audiovisual clauses.The arrangements for this participation or cooperation will be fixed at the appropriate time  between the parties concerned. 1. The Commission shall ensure that actions under this Decision are subject to prior  appraisal, monitoring and subsequent evaluation.2. The selected beneficiaries shall submit an annual report to the Commission.3. After the completion of projects, the Commission shall evaluate the manner in which they have  been carried out and the impact of their implementation in order to assess whether the original  objectives have been achieved.4. After two years and six months of implementation of the programme and within the six months that  follow this period, the Commission, after having brought the matter before the Committee in  accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4 (2) and (3), shall present to the European  Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee an evaluation report on the results  which were obtained, accompanied if need be by appropriate proposals.This report shall in particular show the added value created on the basis of the financial support  provided by the Community and the socio-economic aspect.5. When the programme has run its full term, the Commission shall submit to the European  Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee a report of the implementation and  resuls of the programme.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. ATIENZA SERNA(1) OJ No C 108, 29. 4. 1995, p.  4.(2) OJ No C 256, 2. 10. 1995, p. 24.(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 16 June 1995 (OJ No C 166, 3. 7. 1995, p. 200), Council  common position of 10 July 1995 (OJ No C 281, 25. 10. 1995, p. 1) and Decision of the European  Parliament of 15 November 1995 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4) OJ No C 205, 25. 7. 1994, p. 561.(5) OJ No L 298, 17. 10. 1989, p. 23.(1) OJ No L 380, 31. 12. 1990, p. 37.(2) OJ No L 340, 29. 12. 1994, p. 8.ANNEX1. ACTIONS TO BE TAKENThe programme is intended, in supporting and supplementing  the actions undertaken by Member States, to help people in the industry adapt to the, in  particular, European dimension of the market by promoting vocational training in the field of  economic and commercial management, including legal aspects, and new technologies (including the  protection and enhancement of the European film and audiovisual heritage).The actions will cover initial training and, in particular, continuing professional training.1.1. Training in economic and commercial managementThis aims to develop the ability of people in  the industry to conceptualize and exploit the European dimension in the development, production,  distribution and broadcasting of audiovisual programmes.The actions will consist in:- promoting the elaboration and updating of training modules on management to supplement the  actions undertaken by Member States,- encouraging incorporation of the training modules into training actions taken by training  institutions, the professional sector and businesses,- networking of training programmes, facilitating exchanges of students/professionals by providing  grants and organizing work-experience placements in companies in other Member States and  contributing to teacher training, in particular distance learning, encouraging exchanges and  partnerships between countries and regions with a low production capacity and/or a restricted  linguistic and geographical area.1.2. Training on new technologiesThe training aims to develop the ability of people in the  industry to use advanced creative techniques, such as animation, computer graphics, multimedia and  interactive technologies.The actions will consist in:- promoting the definition and updating of training modules on new audiovisual technologies, to  supplement measures taken by the Member States,- encouraging incorporation of the training modules into training actions taken by training  institutions, the professional sector and businesses,- networking of training measures, facilitating exchanges of teachers and students/professionals by  providing grants and organizing work-experience placements in companies in other Member States and  contributing to teacher training and especially distance learning, encouraging exchanges and  partnerships between countries and regions with a low production capacity and/or a restricted  linguistic and geographical area.2. IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE2.1. ApproachIn implementing the programme, the Commission will work  closely with the Member States. It will also consult the partners concerned. It will ensure that  the professionals participating in the programme reflect a balanced representation of Europe's  cultural diversity.It will encourage cooperation between training institutions, the professional sector and business  and module designers from the start of the process.It will facilitate the placement of trainees, especially those from countries and regions with a  low production capacity and/or restricted linguistic and geographical area.2.2. Community fundingCommunity funds are intended to support the efforts of the national partners  to supplement existing training courses with modules on management and new technologies.Community funding of up to 50 % (which may be increased up to 75 % in duly justified exceptional  cases) of total training costs will be within a framework of joint funding with public and/or  private partners.The procedure laid down in Article 4 shall be applied to determine:- allocation of funds for each type of action listed in points 1.1 and 1.2 of this Annex, and- the  Community contribution towards the costs of individual projects, selected following calls for  proposals.Module designers and training centres adopting them will be selected by calls for tender.2.3. ImplementationThe Commission shall implement the programme in conformity with Article 4.2.3.1. In implementing the programme, in particular the technical selection of projects, monitoring  and evaluation of projects benefiting from the programme's funding, the Commission will ensure that  it obtains the expertise of acknowledged specialists from the audiovisual sector in the field of  professional training.To this end, it can if necessary involve intermediary organizations which, on the basis of their  professional expertise, will provide technical assistance and will formulate proposals for the  choice of the beneficiaries, without prejudice to other selection methods. These organizations will  be chosen after calls for proposals and following the procedure described in Article 4 (2).The Commission shall make the final selection of beneficiaries from the programme's funding, in the  context of the dispositions of Article 4 (2).Furthermore, the Commission and the Member States shall organize the mutual exchange of information  useful in the implementation of the programme and take the necessary steps, particularly by  continuing the activities of the Media desks, to ensure the promotion of the programme and  encourage the greatest possible participation of professionals in its actions and ensure permanent  contacts with the different support institutions of the Member States for the purpose of achieving  complementarity between the actions under this programme and national support measures.
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22846,"2002/550/EC: Council Decision of 27 June 2002 authorising the United Kingdom to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty to fuels containing biodiesel in accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/81/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the harmonisation of the structures of excise duties on mineral oils(1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The United Kingdom has requested authorisation to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty to biodiesel used as road fuel either as pure fuel or blended into diesel fuels up to 5 per cent volume in accordance with EN 590.(2) The other Member States have been informed of the United Kingdom's request.(3) The development of renewable energies and biofuels in particular has been encouraged in the Community since 1985. Most recently, on 7 November 2001, the Commission adopted an action plan and two proposals for directives on encouraging the use of substitute fuels in the transport sector, starting with regulatory and tax measures designed to promote biofuels.(4) The derogation requested by the United Kingdom authorities is therefore in line with the Community's policy of developing the biofuel sector, in the interests of protecting the environment and ensuring security of energy supply.(5) The rate for biodiesel would be set at 20 pence per litre below that for ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD). This equates to an excise duty of 25,82 pence (41,4 eurocents) per litre of biodiesel at current rates. Furthermore, the reduction in excise duty proposed by the United Kingdom is proportional to the percentage of biofuel contained in the final product.(6) The effective rates of excise duty are higher than the applicable Community minimum rates, in accordance with Council Directive 92/82/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of the rates of excise duties on mineral oils(2):>TABLE>(7) The requested reduction should concern biodiesel, a fuel made from biomass within the meaning of Article 2(b) of Directive 2001/77/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 September 2001 on the promotion of electricity produced from renewable energy sources in the internal electricity market(3), or made from used fried oils, to be used as a road fuel.(8) The differentiated rate would apply to pure biodiesel at the point of production or import. The biodiesel can then be used either as pure fuel or be blended into diesel fuels. Duty on imported blends would be payable at the appropriate rates for the constituent parts in the relevant proportion.(9) Production costs of biodiesel exceed those of conventional diesel, and its retail price would therefore be uncompetitive without the duty reduction. The duty reduction is intended to offset the additional production costs. It will enable biodiesel to be sold at a similar pump price to conventional diesel.(10) The Government of the United Kingdom should annually review the production cost of biodiesel and thus monitor that no overcompensation takes place.(11) The authorisation granted should apply for a period of five years.(12) The Commission regularly reviews reductions and exemptions to check that they do not distort competition or hinder the operation of the internal market and are not incompatible with Community policy on protection of the environment, energy and transport,. 1. The United Kingdom is hereby authorised to apply differentiated rates of excise duty to road fuel containing biodiesel and on biodiesel used as pure road fuel.Biodiesel is a fuel made from biomass, within the meaning of Article 2(b) of Directive 2001/77/EC, or made from used fried oils to be used as a road fuel.2. The reduction in excise duty shall not be greater than the amount of excise duty payable on the volume of biodiesel present in the products referred to in paragraph 1 eligible for the reduction.3. The rates of duty applicable to the products referred to in paragraph 1 shall comply with the terms of Directive 92/82/EEC and in particular the minimum rate laid down in Article 5 thereof. Based on an annual review by the United Kingdom, the reduction in excise duty shall be adjusted to avoid overcompensating for the extra costs involved in the manufacture of biofuels. This Decision shall expire on 31 March 2007. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Luxembourg, 27 June 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Arias CaĂąete(1) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 12. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46).(2) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC.(3) OJ L 283, 27.10.2001, p. 33.
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20441,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2241/2000 of 10 October 2000 reducing, for the 2000/01 marketing year, the amount of aid for small citrus fruits delivered for processing following an overrun of the processing threshold. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 of 28 October 1996 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 858/1999(2), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 establishes a processing threshold for small citrus fruits of 320000 tonnes. Article 5(2) lays down that, for a given marketing year, overrunning of the processing threshold is to be assessed on the basis of the average of the quantities processed under the aid scheme during the three marketing years preceding the marketing year in question, or during an equivalent period. When an overrun has been established, the aid fixed for the marketing year in question in the Annex to that Regulation is to be reduced by 1 % per tranche of the overrun equal to 3200 tonnes.(2) The Member States, in accordance with Article 22(1)(b) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1169/97 of 26 June 1997 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2729/1999(4), communicated the quantities of small citrus fruits processed under the aid scheme. Based on this information, a processing threshold overrun of 92915 tonnes was established. Therefore, the amounts of aid for small citrus fruits laid down in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 for 2000/01 marketing year must be reduced by 29 %.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. Pursuant to Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96, the amount of aid for small citrus fruit delivered for processing for the 2000/01 marketing year shall be:>TABLE> This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 October 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 49.(2) OJ L 108, 27.4.1999, p. 8.(3) OJ L 169, 27.6.1997, p. 15.(4) OJ L 328, 22.12.1999, p. 35.
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4346,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 949/2006 of  27 June 2006  amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the Tariff and Statistical Nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the Tariff and Statistical Nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1) and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,Whereas:(1) By Commission Regulation (EC) No 535/94 of 9 March 1994 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the Tariff and Statistical Nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (2) Additional Note 8 was inserted in Chapter 2 of the Combined Nomenclature in order to clarify the classification of salted meat and edible meat offal falling under CN Code 0210 (meats and edible meat offal, salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat and meat offal). In 1995 this Additional Note was renumbered Additional Note 7.(2) Additional Note 7 was amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1871/2003 of 23 October 2003 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the Tariff and Statistical Nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (3) to clarify, in the light of case-law of the European Court of Justice, that the salting in the meaning of heading 0210 is to ensure the long-term preservation.(3) The Commission adopted in 2002 Regulation (EC) No 1223/2002 of 8 July 2002 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature (4) pursuant to which boneless chicken cuts, frozen and impregnated with salt in all parts, having a salt content by weight of 1,2 to 1,9 %, are to be classified under CN code 0207 14 10.(4) Further to a challenge brought in the WTO by certain exporting countries to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2002, a WTO Panel and the WTO Appellate Body concluded that frozen boneless chicken cuts with a salt content of 1,2 to 3 % are covered by the tariff commitment under heading 0210 of the EC schedule.(5) The general matter of the interpretation of heading 0210 and the classification of these goods has been raised by the European Community in the appropriate bodies of the World Customs Organisation.(6) In order to bring Community law into conformity with the Community’s international obligations as they currently stand, as interpreted by the competent organs of the WTO, Additional Note 7 to Chapter 2 needs to be amended in respect of meat and meat offal falling under subheading 0210 99. This is without prejudice to the eventual result of any decision taken in this respect by the appropriate bodies of the World Customs Organisation.(7) Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) It is appropriate that Regulation (EC) No 1223/2002, classifying boneless chicken cuts, frozen and impregnated with salt in all parts, having a salt content by weight of 1,2 to 1,9 %, in CN code 0207 14 10, ceases to be valid as from the entry into force of the present regulation and should therefore be repealed.(9) This regulation should enter into force on 27 June 2006 at the end of the reasonable period of time granted by the WTO for the Community to bring itself into conformity. Recourse to the DSU is not subject to time limits. The recommendations in reports adopted by the DSB only have prospective effect. Consequently, this regulation cannot have retroactive effects nor provide interpretative guidance on a retroactive basis. Since it cannot operate to provide interpretative guidance for classification of goods which have been released for free circulation prior to 27 June 2006 it cannot serve as a basis for the reimbursement of any duties paid prior to that date.(10) The Customs Code Committee has not issued an opinion within the time-limit set by its Chairman,. Additional Note 7 to Chapter 2 of the Combined Nomenclature set out in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2658/87 is replaced by the following:‘For the purposes of subheadings 0210 11 to 0210 93, the terms “meat and edible meat offal, salted, in brine”, means meat and edible meat offal deeply and homogeneously impregnated with salt in all parts and having a total salt content by weight of 1,2 % or more, provided that it is the salting which ensures the long-term preservation. For the purposes of subheading 0210 99 the terms “meat and edible meat offal, salted, in brine” mean meat and edible meat offal deeply and homogeneously impregnated with salt in all parts and having a total salt content by weight of 1,2 % or more.’ Regulation (EC) No 1223/2002 is repealed with effect from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 27 June 2006. It shall have neither retroactive effect nor provide interpretative guidance on a retroactive basis.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 June 2006.For the CommissionLászló KOVÁCSMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 838/2006 (OJ L 154, 8.6.2006, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 68, 11.3.1994, p. 15.(3)  OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 5.(4)  OJ L 179, 9.7.2002, p. 8.
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26437,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1351/2003 of 30 July 2003 establishing administrative procedures for the first tranche of the 2004 quantitative quotas for certain products originating in the People's Republic of China. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 520/94 of 7 March 1994 establishing a Community procedure for administering quantitative quotas(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003(2), and in particular Article 2(3) and (4), Article 6(3) and Articles 13, 23 and 24 thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 519/94 of 7 March 1994 on common rules for imports from certain third countries and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 1765/82, (EEC) No 1766/82 and (EEC) No 3420/83(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 427/2003(4), introduced annual quantitative quotas for certain products originating in the People's Republic of China listed in Annex I to that Regulation. The provisions of Regulation (EC) No 520/94 are applicable to those quotas.(2) The Commission accordingly adopted Regulation (EC) No 738/94(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 983/96(6), laying down general rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 520/94. These provisions apply to the administration of the above quotas subject to the provisions of this Regulation.(3) Certain characteristics of China's economy, the seasonal nature of some of the products and the time needed for transport mean that orders for products subject to quota are generally placed before the beginning of the quota year. It is therefore important to ensure that administrative constraints do not impede the realisation of the planned imports. In order not to affect the continuity of trade flows, the arrangements for allocating and administering the first tranche of the 2004 quotas should accordingly be adopted before the start of the quota year.(4) After examination of the different administrative methods provided for by Regulation (EC) No 520/94, the method based on traditional trade flows should be adopted. Under this method the quotas are divided into two portions, one of which is reserved for traditional importers and the other for other applicants.(5) This has proved to be the best way of ensuring the continuity of business for the Community importers concerned and avoiding any disturbance of trade flows.(6) The reference period used for allocating the portion of the quota set aside for traditional importers in the previous Regulation on the administration of these quotas cannot be updated. The years 2000 and 2001 were characterised by certain distortions, in particular a more than twofold increase of applications from one Member State, which resulted in substantially reduced individual quota allocations to all non-traditional importers in all Member States. In 2002, there was a significant increase in applications by non-traditional importers from United Kingdom companies to other Member States suggesting an effort to circumvent the related persons test. Also, investigations are ongoing into a number of 2002 and 2003 licence holders that may have breached the related persons test. The years 1998 or 1999 are therefore the most recent years representative of the normal trend of trade flows in the products in question. Traditional importers must, therefore, prove that they have imported products originating in China and covered by the quotas in question in the years 1998 or 1999.(7) It has been found in the past that the method provided for in Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94, which is based on the order in which applications are received, may not be an appropriate way of allocating that portion of the quota reserved for non-traditional importers. Consequently, in accordance with Article 2(2)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 520/94, it is appropriate to provide for allocation in proportion to the quantities requested, on the basis of a simultaneous examination of import licence applications actually lodged, in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94.(8) The Commission considers it necessary that operators applying as non-traditional importers and falling under the definition of related persons within the meaning of Article 143 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 881/2003(8), may only submit a single licence application for each line of the quota set aside for non-traditional importers. In order to exclude speculative applications, the amount that any non-traditional importer may request should be restricted to a set volume.(9) It is appropriate to set the quota share reserved to traditional importers at 75 % and the share of non-traditional importers at 25 %.(10) It also appears appropriate to transfer quantities not taken up by non-traditional importers to traditional importers, in order to ensure that these quantities can still be allocated in the year in which they were attributed.(11) For the purposes of quota allocation, a time limit must be set for the submission of licence applications by traditional and non-traditional importers.(12) The Member States must inform the Commission of the import licence applications received, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94. The information about traditional importers' previous imports must be expressed in the same units as the quota in question.(13) Given that on 1 May 2004 the European Union will be enlarged, it is appropriate to allocate the 2004 quota in two tranches, the first one from January to April 2004 to importers in the current Member States and the second one from May to December 2004 to importers in all countries that will be Member States from May 2004 onwards.(14) These measures are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the administration of quotas set up under Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94,. This Regulation lays down for 2004 specific provisions for the administration of the quantitative quotas referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 427/2003 amending Regulation (EC) No 519/94.Given the enlargement of the European Union in May 2004, the 2004 quotas shall be allocated in two separate tranches. This Regulation shall allocate the quotas for January to April 2004.Regulation (EC) No 738/94 laying down general rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 520/94 shall apply, subject to the specific provisions of this Regulation. 1. The quantitative quotas referred to in Article 1 shall be allocated using the method based on traditional trade flows, referred to in Article 2(2)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 520/94.2. The portions of each quantitative quota set aside for traditional importers and non-traditional importers are set out in Annex I to this Regulation.3. (a) The portion set aside for non-traditional importers shall be apportioned using the method based on allocation in proportion to quantities requested. The volume requested by each applicant may not exceed that shown in Annex II.(b) Operators that are deemed to be related persons as defined by Article 143 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 may only submit single licence application for the portion of the quota set aside for non-traditional importers regarding the goods described in the application. In addition to the statement required by Article 3(2)(g) of Regulation (EC) No 738/94, as amended by Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 983/96, the licence application for the non-traditional quota shall state that the applicant is not related to any other operator applying for the non-traditional quota line in question.(c) Those proportions of the quantities reserved for non-traditional importers and not allocated will be added to the quantities reserved for traditional importers. Applications for import licences shall be lodged with the competent authorities listed in Annex III to this Regulation from the day following the day of publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union until 15.00, Brussels time, 19 September 2003. 1. For the purposes of allocating the portion of each quota set aside for traditional importers, ""traditional"" importers shall mean operators who can show that they have imported goods in the calendar years 1998 or 1999.2. The supporting documents referred to in Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94 shall relate to the release for free circulation during either calendar year 1998 or 1999, as indicated by the importer, of products originating in the People's Republic of China which are covered by the quota in respect of which the application is made.3. Instead of the documents referred to in the first indent of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 520/94 applicants may enclose with their licence applications documents drawn up and certified by the competent national authorities on the basis of available customs information as evidence of the imports of the product in question during the calendar years 1998 or 1999 carried out by themselves or, where applicable, by the operator whose activities they have taken over. Member States shall inform the Commission no later than 15 October 2003, 10.00, Brussels time, of the number and aggregate quantity of import licence applications and, in the case of applications from traditional importers, of the volume of previous imports carried out by traditional importers during the reference period referred to in Article 4(1) of this Regulation. The Commission shall adopt the quantitative criteria to be used by the competent national authorities for the purpose of meeting importers' applications no later than 15 November 2003. Import licences shall be valid for one year, starting on 1 January 2004. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 July 2003.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 66, 10.3.1994, p. 1.(2) OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1.(3) OJ L 67, 10.3.1994, p. 89.(4) OJ L 65, 8.3.2003, p. 1.(5) OJ L 87, 31.3.1994, p. 47.(6) OJ L 131, 1.6.1996, p. 47.(7) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.(8) OJ L 134, 29.5.2003, p. 1.ANNEX IAllocation of the quotas>TABLE>ANNEX IIMaximum quantity which may be requested by each non-traditional importer>TABLE>ANNEX IIIList of the competent national authorities1. BELGIQUE/BELGIËService public fédéral ""Économie, PME, classes moyennes et Énergie"" Administration du potentiel économiquePolitiques d'accès aux marchés, Service ""Licences""Federale Overheidsdienst Economie, K.M.O., Middenstand &  Energie Bestuur Economisch PotentieelMarkttoegangsbeleid, Dienst VergunningenRue Général-Leman 60, Generaal Lemanstraat 60 B - 1040 Bruxelles/Brussel Tel. (32-2) 206 58 16 Fax (32-2) 230 83 22/231 14 842. DANMARKErhvervs- og Boligstyrelsen Vejlsøvej 29 DK - 8600 Silkeborg Tel. (45) 35 46 60 30 Fax (45) 35 46 64 013. DEUTSCHLANDBundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) Frankfurter Straße 29-35 D - 65760 Eschborn Tel. (49) 619 69 08-0 Fax (49) 619 69 42 26/(49) 6196 908-8004. GREECEMinistry of Economy &  FinanceGeneral Directorate of Policy Planning &  ImplementationDirectorate of International Economic Issues1, Kornarou Street GR - Athens 105-63 Tel. (30-210) 328-60 31/328 60 32 Fax (30-210) 328 60 94/328 60 595. ESPAÑAMinisterio de Economía y Hacienda Dirección General de Comercio Exterior Paseo de la Castellana, 162 E - 28046 Madrid Tel. (34) 913 49 38 94/913 49 37 78 Fax (34) 913 49 38 32/913 49 37 406. FRANCEService des titres du commerce extérieur 8, rue de la Tour-des-Dames F - 75436 Paris Cedex 09 Tel. (33-1) 55 07 46 69/95 Fax (33-1) 55 07 48 32/34/357. IRELANDDepartment of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Licensing Unit, Block CEarlsfort CentreHatch StreetDublin 2 Ireland Tel. (353-1) 631 25 41 Fax (353-1) 631 25 628. ITALIAMinistero del Commercio con l'estero Direzione Generale per la Politica commerciale e la gestione del regime degli scambi - Disivione VII Viale America, 341 I - 00144 Roma Tel. (39) 06 599 31 06 59 93 24 19 06 59 93 24 00 Fax (39) 06 592 55 569. LUXEMBOURGMinistère des affaires étrangères Office des licences Boîte postale 113 L - 2011 Luxembourg Tel. (352) 22 61 62 Fax (352) 46 61 3810. NEDERLANDBelastingdienst/Douane Engelse Kamp 2 Postbus 30003 9700 RD Groningen Nederland Tel. (31-50) 523 91 11 Fax (31-50) 523 22 1011. ÖSTERREICHBundesministerium für Wirtschaft und ArbeitAußenwirtschaftsadministrationAbteilung C2/2 Stubenring 1 A - 1011 Wien Tel. (43) 1 711 00 0 Fax (43) 1 711 00 83 8612. PORTUGALMinistério das Finanças Direcção-Geral das Alfândegas e dos Impostos Especiais sobre o Consumo, Edifício da Alfândega de Lisboa Largo do Terreiro do Trigo P - 1100 Lisboa Tel. (351-21) 881 42 63 Fax (351-21) 881 42 6113. SUOMI/FINLANDTullihallitus/Tullstyrelsen Erottajankatu/Skillnadsgatan 2 FIN - 00101 Helsinki/Helsingfors Tel. (358-9) 6141 Fax (358-9) 614 28 5214. SVERIGEKommerskollegium Box 6803 S - 113 86 Stockholm Tel. (46-8) 690 48 00 Fax (46-8) 30 67 5915. UNITED KINGDOMDepartment of Trade and Industry Import Licensing Branch Queensway HouseWest PrecinctBillingham TS23 2NF United Kingdom Tel. (44-1642) 36 43 33/36 43 34 Fax (44-1642) 53 35 57
",footwear industry;bootmaker;shoe industry;shoemaker;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;ceramics;ceramic product;ceramics industry;porcelain;pottery;China;People’s Republic of China,22
16116,"97/336/EC: Commission Decision of 15 May 1997 approving a modification to the single programming document for Community structural measures for improving the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural products in Baden-Württemberg (Germany) in respect of Objective 5a, covering the period between 1994 and 1999 (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 866/90 of 29 March 1990 on improving the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural products (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 10a thereof,Whereas, on 23 December 1994, the Commission has adopted Decision 94/891/EC (2), approving the single programming document for Community structural measures for improving the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural products in Baden-W端rttemberg (Germany) in respect of Objective 5a, covering the period between 1994 and 1999;Whereas on 12 August 1996 the German Government submitted to the Commission a request for the modification of the Single Programming Document of the Land Baden-W端rttemberg approved, supplemented by additional information sent on 21 February 1997; whereas that document contains the plans designed to improve the structures relating to the various product sectors referred to in Article 2 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 866/90 and the aid applications referred to in Article 10a of that Regulation;Whereas the single programming document, as modified, meets the conditions of, and contains the information required in Article 1 (3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 860/94 of 18 April 1994 on plans and applications, in the form of operational programmes, for aid from the Guidance Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund for investments for improving the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural and forestry products (3);Whereas the single programming document was drawn up in agreement with the Member State concerned under the partnership as defined in Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (5);Whereas the second indent of Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1866/90 of 2 July 1990 on arrangements for using the ecu for the purposes of the budgetary management of the Structural Funds (6), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2745/94 (7), provides that in Commission decisions approving single programming documents, the Community assistance decided on for the entire period and the annual breakdown thereof are to be set out in ecus, at prices for the year in which the decision is taken, and are to be subject to indexation; whereas the annual breakdown must be compatible with the progressive increase in commitment appropriations as set out in Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as amended; whereas the indexation is to be based on a single rate per year corresponding to the rates applied annually to the Community budget on the basis of the mechanisms for technical adjustment of the financial perspectives;Whereas Article 1 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (8), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2335/95 (9), provides that the legal commitments entered into for measures extending over more than one financial year are to contain a time limit for implementation which must be specified to the recipient in due form when the aid is granted;Whereas, during the implementation of the single programming document, the Member State will ensure that the individual projects included therein will conform with the selection criteria for investments for improving the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural and forestry products currently in force, in application of Article 8 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 866/90;Whereas Article 9 (3) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988, on implementation rules for Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 in what concerns coordination between intervention of the different Structural Funds, on one side, and the European Investment Bank and other existing financial instruments, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3193/94 (10), states that the Member States will supply the Commission with appropriate financial information to verify that the principle of additionality has been respected; that analysis of the information supplied by the German authorities shows that this principle has been taken into account; that, in addition, verification that this principle continues to be respected will be pursued in the framework of the partnership during the implementation of the single programming document; that these verifications are essential for the continuation of EAGGF (Guidance Section) aid to the measures concerned in the present Decision;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Agricultural Structures and Rural Development,. The modified single programming document for Community structural measures for improving the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural products in Baden-W端rttemberg (Germany), covering the period from 1 January 1994 to 31 December 1999, is hereby approved. The sectors included for joint action are:- meat,- poultry,- fruit and vegetables,- seeds. The assistance from the EAGGF (Guidance Section) granted in respect of that modified single programming document shall amount to a maximum of ECU 22 303 120.The methods of approval of the financial assistance, included the EAGGF (Guidance Section) contribution to the sectors adopted for joint action, are specified within the implementation provisions and the financial plans annexed to the present decision (11). For the purposes of indexation, the annual breakdown of the planned maximum overall allocation for assistance from the EAGGF shall be as follows:>TABLE> The commitments for subsequent tranches shall be based on the financing plan for the single programming document and on progress made in implementation. The Community assistance shall relate only to expenditure connected with operations covered by this single programming document which have been the subject, in the Member State, of legally binding provisions and for which the necessary funds have been specifically committed by 31 December 1999 at the latest. The deadline for the entry in the accounts of expenditure on such measures shall expire on 31 December 2001. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 15 May 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 91, 6. 4. 1990, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 352, 31. 12. 1994, p. 124.(3) OJ No L 99, 19. 4. 1994, p. 7.(4) OJ No L 185, 15. 7. 1988, p. 9.(5) OJ No L 337, 24. 12. 1994, p. 11.(6) OJ No L 170, 3. 7. 1990, p. 36.(7) OJ No L 290, 11. 11. 1994, p. 4.(8) OJ No L 356, 31. 12. 1977, p. 1.(9) OJ No L 240, 7. 10. 1995, p. 12.(10) OJ No L 374, 31. 12. 1988, p. 1.(11) Annex not published in the Official Journal.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;agricultural product;farm product;Baden-Württemberg;Baden-Württemberg (Land);agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;EAGGF;EC agricultural fund;European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund,22
31302,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2100/2005 of  20 December 2005  amending for the 60th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001 prohibiting the export of certain goods and services to Afghanistan, strengthening the flight ban and extending the freeze of funds and other financial resources in respect of the Taliban of Afghanistan (1), and in particular Article 7(1), first indent, thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 lists the persons, groups and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.(2) On 15 December 2005, the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council decided to amend the list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply. Annex I should therefore be amended accordingly.(3) In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation must enter into force immediately,. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2005.For the CommissionEneko LANDÁBURUDirector-General of External Relations(1)  OJ L 139, 29.5.2002, p. 9. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2018/2005 (OJ L 324, 10.12.2005, p. 21).ANNEXThe following entry shall be added to Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 under the heading ‘Natural persons’:Sajid Mohammed Badat (alias (a) Abu Issa, (b) Saajid Badat, (c) Sajid Badat, (d) Muhammed Badat, (e) Sajid Muhammad Badat, (f) Saajid Mohammad Badet, (g) Muhammed Badet, (h) Sajid Muhammad Badet). Date of birth: (a) 28.3.1979, (b) 8.3.1976. Place of birth: Gloucester, United Kingdom. Passport No: (a) United Kingdom passport number 703114075, (b) United Kingdom passport number 026725401. Other information: Currently in custody in the United Kingdom. Previous address is Gloucester, United Kingdom.
",Afghanistan;Islamic Republic of Afghanistan;international affairs;international politics;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;economic sanctions;terrorism;elimination of terrorism;foreign capital;common foreign and security policy;CFSP;European foreign policy;common foreign policy;common security policy,22
10588,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2720/92 of 18 September 1992 ending the charges against the tariff ceilings opened for 1992, in the framework of generalized tariff preferences, by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 in respect of certain industrial products originating in the Czech an Slovak Federal Republic. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 of 20 December 1990 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of industrial products originating in developing countries (1), extented into 1992 by Regulation (EEC) No 3587/91 (2),  and in particular the second paragraph of Article 9 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 suspension of customs duties in the context of preferential tariff ceilings is granted for 1992 within the limits of the individual ceilings set out in column 6 of Annex I to that  Regulation in respect of each of the products or group of products under consideration; whereas, as provided for in the second paragraph of Article 9 of the said Regulation, the Commission may take measures to stop quantities being charged against any  particular preferential tariff limit if these limits were exceeded particularly as a result of regularizations of imports actually made during the preferential tariff period;Whereas, by virtue of Article 1 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1509/92 (3), the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic was withdrawn from the list of beneficiaries in Annex III of Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 as from 1 March 1992; whereas the preferential  tariff period for that country consequently ended on 29 February 1992;Whereas, in respect of the products of the order No 3102 40 and 3904 originating in the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, the relevant ceilings were fixed respectively at ECU 2 541 000 and 5 513 000; whereas, on respectively 25 February and 7 April  1992, the sum of the quantities charged during the 1992 preferential period has exceeded the ceilings in question;Whereas it appears desirable to take measures to stop quantities being charged against the said ceilings in respect of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic for the abovementioned products,. The quantities charged against the tariff ceilings opened for 1992 by Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 relating to the products indicated in the table below and originating in the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, shall cease to be allowed from  22 September 1992:Order No  CN code  Description         10.0407  3102 40 103102 40 90  Mixtures of ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilizing substances      10.0458  3904 10 003904 21 003904 22 00  Polyvinyl chloride, not mixed with any other substances; other polyvinyl chloride This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 September 1992. For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 341, 12. 12. 1991, p. 1. Last amended by Council Regulation (EEC) No 1509/92 (OJ No L 159, 12. 6. 1992, p. 1). (3) OJ No L 159, 12. 6. 1992, p. 1.
",tariff ceiling;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;chemical salt;ammonia;ammonium;bromide;chloride;hydroxide;iodide;lithium hydroxide;nitrate;potassium chloride;soda;sodium carbonate;sulphate;Czechoslovakia,22
39733,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 273/2011 of 21 March 2011 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Bayerisches Rindfleisch/Rindfleisch aus Bayern (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Germany’s application to register the name ‘Bayerisches Rindfleisch/Rindfleisch aus Bayern’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 March 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOŞMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 204, 28.7.2010, p. 15.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.1.   Fresh meat (and offal)GERMANYBayerisches Rindfleisch/Rindfleisch aus Bayern (PGI)
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;location of production;location of agricultural production;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;fresh meat;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;mode of production;labelling,22
734,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 499/76 of 5 March 1976 amending Regulation (EEC) No 193/75 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3058/75 (2), and in particular Articles 12 (2), 15 (5) and 16 (6) thereof and the corresponding provisions of other Regulations on the common organization of the market in agricultural products,Whereas the purpose of Article 4 (1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 193/75 of 17 January 1975 (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2104/75 (4), is to prevent the submission of licences or certificates for operations which do not in the strict sense constitute either imports or exports ; whereas experience has shown that the said Article should be defined also to include operations covered by Article 9 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 645/75 of 13 March 1975 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the export levies and charges on agricultural products (5);Whereas following the decision of a Member State to adopt the system of Summer Time with effect from the spring of 1976 Article 6 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 193/75 should be amended;Whereas, for administrative reasons, provision should be made for the proof required for the release of the security to be furnished within a reasonable time, except in the case of force majeure;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinions of all the Management Committees concerned,. Article 4 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 193/75 is hereby amended to read as follows:""1. No licence or certificate shall be required in respect of products which are not placed in free circulation within the Community or in respect of which export is effected under a customs procedure which allows importation free of the relevant customs duties, charges having equivalent effect or agricultural levies, or under special arrangements which allow export free of export levies, referred to in Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 645/75."" Article 6 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 193/75 is hereby amended to read as as follows:""3. The time limits specified in this Regulation shall be:    - one hour earlier in Ireland and the United Kingdom outside the period known as Summer Time in those Member States,- one hour later in the case of other Member States which adopt the period known as Summer Time."" There shall be added to Article 18 of Regulation (EEC) No 193/75 a further paragraph numbered 4 which shall read as follows:""4. Where the proof referred to in Article 17 (2) and (3) has not been furnished within the six months following the expiry of the licence, the security shall be forfeit save in case of force majeure."" This Regulation shall enter into force on 28 March 1976. shall only apply to licences and certificates issued after the entry into force of this Regulation.  (1)OJ No L 281, 1.11.1975, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 306, 26.11.1975, p. 3. (3)OJ No L 25, 31.1.1975, p. 10. (4)OJ No L 214, 12.8.1975, p. 20. (5)OJ No L 67, 14.3.1975, p. 16.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 March 1976.For the CommissionP.J. LARDINOISMember of the Commission
",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;import refund;cereals,22
37900,"2010/338/: Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2010 on mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 28 thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2), and in particular Article 12(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide additional support for workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.(2) The scope of the EGF was broadened for applications submitted from 1 May 2009 to include support for workers made redundant as a direct result of the global financial and economic crisis.(3) The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the EGF within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million.(4) Spain submitted an application on 9 October 2009 to mobilise the EGF, in respect of redundancies in 36 enterprises operating in the NACE Revision 2 division 16 (‘Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials’) sector in a single NUTS II region, Castilla-La Mancha (ES42) and supplemented it by additional information until 22 February 2010. This application complies with the requirements for determining the financial contributions as laid down in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006. The Commission therefore proposes to mobilise an amount of EUR 1 950 000.(5) The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution for the application submitted by Spain,. For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2010, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 1 950 000 in commitment and payment appropriations. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Strasbourg, 16 June 2010.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentD. LÓPEZ GARRIDO(1)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1.
",wood industry;wood processing;dismissal;firing;reintegration into working life;professional reintegration;reintegration into the labour market;return to employment;return to the labour market;employment aid;employment premium;employment subsidy;European Globalisation Adjustment Fund;EGF;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
37943,"2010/419/: Commission Decision of 28 July 2010 renewing the authorisation for continued marketing of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize Bt11 (SYN-BTØ11-1), authorising foods and food ingredients containing or consisting of field maize Bt11 (SYN-BTØ11-1) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Decision 2004/657/EC (notified under document C(2010) 5129)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed (1), and in particular Articles 7(3), 11(3), 19(3) and 23(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) On 17 April 2007, Syngenta Seeds SAS on behalf of Syngenta Crop Protection AG, submitted to the Commission an application, in accordance with Articles 5, 11, 17 and 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, for renewal of the authorisation for continued marketing of existing foods and food ingredients produced from Bt11 maize (including food additives), and renewal of the authorisation for continued marketing of existing feed containing, consisting of or produced from Bt11 maize (including feed additives and feed materials) and products other than food and feed containing and consisting of Bt11 maize with the exception of cultivation (the application) which were previously notified in accordance with Article 8(1)(a)(b) and Article 20(1)(a)(b) of that Regulation. The application also covers the renewal of the authorisation for the placing on the market of foods and food ingredients which are authorised under Commission Decision 2004/657/EC of 19 May 2004 authorising the placing on the market of sweet corn from genetically modified maize line Bt11 as a novel food or novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2). Within its application, Syngenta Seeds SAS also requested the authorisation of foods and food ingredients containing or consisting of Bt11 field maize which were never authorised in the Union.(2) On 17 February 2009, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) gave a favourable opinion (3) in accordance with Article 6 and Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and concluded that the new information provided in the application and the review of the literature that has been published since the previous scientific opinion on Bt11 maize (4) by EFSA does not require changes and confirmed the previous conclusion that Bt11 maize is as safe as its non-genetically modified counterpart and that it is unlikely to have an adverse effect on human and animal health or the environment in the context of its proposed uses which also applies to the products which are subject of the application.(3) In its opinion, EFSA considered all the specific questions and concerns raised by the Member States in the context of the consultation of the national competent authorities as provided for by Article 6(4) and Article 18(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(4) In its opinion, EFSA also concluded that the environmental monitoring plan, consisting of a general surveillance plan, submitted by the applicant is in line with the intended use of the products.(5) Taking into account these considerations, the fact that the company Syngenta Crop Protection AG Switzerland which absorbed Syngenta Seeds AG, addressee of Decision 2004/657/EC is the same legal entity, on behalf of which the applicant asked for the renewal of authorisation, that it confirmed that the scope of its application also covers the request for authorisation of foods and food ingredients containing or consisting of Bt11 field maize and that it intended to ask for a renewal of products covered by Decision 2004/657/EC prior to the expiration of the authorisation mentioned in that Decision so that a single Decision covering these products may be adopted which will take effect on the same date, renewal of the authorisation for continued marketing of the existing products, renewal of the authorisation of foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of or produced from Bt11 sweet maize (sweet maize fresh or canned) and authorisation of food and foods ingredients containing or consisting of Bt11 field maize should be granted. Consequently, Decision 2004/657/EC should be repealed.(6) A unique identifier should be assigned to each GMO as provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 65/2004 of 14 January 2004 establishing a system for the development and assignment of unique identifiers for genetically modified organisms (5).(7) On the basis of the EFSA opinion, no specific labelling requirements other than those provided for in Article 13(1) and Article 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, appear to be necessary for foods, food ingredients and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from Bt11 maize. However, in order to ensure the use of the products within the limits of the authorisation provided for by this Decision, the labelling of feed containing or consisting of the GMO and products other than food and feed containing or consisting of the GMO for which renewal of the authorisation is requested should be complemented by a clear indication that the products in question must not be used for cultivation.(8) The authorisation holder should submit annual reports on the implementation and the results of the activities set out in the monitoring plan for environmental effects. Those results should be presented in accordance with Commission Decision 2009/770/EC of 13 October 2009 establishing standard reporting formats for presenting the monitoring results of the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms, as or in products, for the purpose of placing on the market, pursuant to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (6).(9) The EFSA opinion does not justify the imposition of specific conditions or restrictions for the placing on the market and/or specific conditions or restrictions for the use and handling, including post-market monitoring requirements for the use of the food and feed, or of specific conditions for the protection of particular ecosystems/environment and/or geographical areas, as provided for in Article 6(5)(e) and Article 18(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(10) All relevant information on the authorisation or the renewal of the products should be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(11) Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC (7), lays down labelling requirements for products consisting of, or containing GMOs.(12) This Decision is to be notified through the Biosafety Clearing House to the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity, pursuant to Article 9(1) and Article 15(2)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1946/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on transboundary movements of genetically modified organisms (8).(13) The applicant has been consulted on the measures provided for in this Decision.(14) The Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has not delivered an opinion within the time limit laid down by its Chairman.(15) At its meeting on 29 June 2010, the Council was unable to reach a decision by qualified majority either for or against the proposal. The Council indicated that its proceedings on this file were concluded. It is accordingly for the Commission to adopt the measures,. Genetically modified organism and unique identifierGenetically modified maize Bt11 (Zea mays L.), as specified in point (b) of the Annex to this Decision, is assigned the unique identifier SYN-BTØ11-1, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 65/2004. AuthorisationThe following products are authorised for the purposes of Article 4(2) and Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 in accordance with the conditions set out in this Decision:(a) foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of or produced from SYN-BTØ11-1 maize;(b) feed containing, consisting of, or produced from SYN-BTØ11-1 maize;(c) products other than food and feed containing or consisting of SYN-BTØ11-1 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation. Labelling1.   For the purposes of the labelling requirements laid down in Article 13(1) and Article 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘maize’.2.   The words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of SYN-BTØ11-1 maize referred to in Article 2(b) and (c). Monitoring for environmental effects1.   The authorisation holder shall ensure that the monitoring plan for environmental effects, as set out in point (h) of the Annex, is put in place and implemented.2.   The authorisation holder shall submit to the Commission annual reports on the implementation and the results of the activities set out in the monitoring plan in accordance with Decision 2009/770/EC. Community registerThe information set out in the Annex to this Decision shall be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed, as provided for in Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. Authorisation holderThe authorisation holder shall be Syngenta Seeds SAS, France, representing Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Switzerland. ValidityThis Decision shall apply for a period of 10 years from the date of its notification. RepealDecision 2004/657/EC is repealed. AddresseeThis Decision is addressed to Syngenta Seeds SAS, Chemin de l’Hobit 12, BP 27, 31790 Saint-Sauveur, France, representing Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Switzerland.. Done at Brussels, 28 July 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 300, 25.9.2004, p. 48.(3)  http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question = EFSA-Q-2007-146(4)  EFSA opinion published on 19 May 2005, for the placing on the market of Bt11 for cultivation, feed and industrial processing — http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question = EFSA-Q-2004-012(5)  OJ L 10, 16.1.2004, p. 5.(6)  OJ L 275, 21.10.2009, p. 9.(7)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 24.(8)  OJ L 287, 5.11.2003, p. 1.ANNEX(a)   Applicant and authorisation holder:Name : Syngenta Seeds SASAddress : Chemin de l’Hobit 12, BP 27, 31790 Saint-Sauveur, FranceOn behalf of Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Schwarzwaldallee 215, 4058 Basel, Switzerland(b)   Designation and specification of the products:1. foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from SYN-BTØ11-1 maize;2. feed containing, consisting of, or produced from SYN-BTØ11-1 maize;3. products other than food and feed containing or consisting of SYN-BTØ11-1 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation.The genetically modified SYN-BTØ11-1 maize, as described in the application, expresses the Cry1Ab protein which confers protection against certain lepidopteran pests and the PAT protein which confers tolerance to the glufosinate-ammonium herbicide.(c)   Labelling:1. for the purposes of the specific labelling requirements laid down in Article 13(1) and Article 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘maize’;2. the words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of SYN-BTØ11-1 maize referred to in Article 2(b) and (c).(d)   Method for detection:— event specific real-time PCR-based method for the quantification of SYN-BTØ11-1 maize— validated by the Community Reference Laboratory established under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, published at http://gmo-crl.jrc.ec.europa.eu/statusofdoss.htm— reference material: ERM®-BF412 accessible via the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission, Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM) at https://irmm.jrc.ec.europa.eu/rmcatalogue(e)   Unique identifier:SYN-BTØ11-1(f)   Information required under Annex II to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity:Biosafety Clearing House, Record ID: see [to be completed when notified](g)   Conditions or restrictions on the placing on the market, use or handling of the products:Not required.(h)   Monitoring plan:Monitoring plan for environmental effects conforming with Annex VII to Directive 2001/18/EC[Link: plan published on the Internet](i)   Post-market monitoring requirements for the use of the food for human consumption:Not required.Note: Links to relevant documents may need to be modified over the time. Those modifications will be made available to the public via the updating of the Community register of genetically modified food and feed.
",foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;maize;health risk;danger of sickness;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;genetically modified organism;GMO;biotechnological invention;genetically altered organism;transgenic organism;transgenic plant;genetically engineered plant;genetically modified plant;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food;labelling,22
4386,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1449/2006 of 29 September 2006 reducing, for the 2006/07 marketing year, the amount of aid to producers of certain citrus fruits following an overrun of the processing threshold in certain Member States. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 of 28 October 1996 establishing a support system for producers of certain citrus fruits (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 establishes a Community processing threshold for certain citrus fruits, distributed among the Member States in accordance with Annex II thereto.(2) Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 provides that when this threshold is overrun the amounts of aid indicated in Annex I thereto are to be reduced in each Member State in which the threshold has been overrun. The overrun of the processing threshold is assessed on the basis of the average quantities processed under the aid scheme during the three marketing years preceding the marketing year for which the aid is to be fixed, or during an equivalent period.(3) The Member States have communicated the quantities of oranges processed under the aid scheme in accordance with Article 39(1)(c) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2111/2003 (2) which lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96. Based on this information, it has been established that the Community processing threshold has been overrun by 205 989 tonnes. Within that overrun, Italy and Portugal have overrun their threshold. The amounts of aid for oranges indicated in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 for the 2006/07 marketing year should therefore be reduced by 28,63 % in Italy and 20,68 % in Portugal.(4) The Member States have communicated the quantities of small citrus fruits processed under the aid scheme in accordance with Article 39(1)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2003. Based on this information, it has been established that the Community processing threshold has been overrun by 79 306 tonnes. Within that overrun, Italy, Cyprus and Portugal have overrun their threshold. The amounts of aid for mandarins, clementines and satsumas indicated in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 for the 2006/07 marketing year should therefore be reduced by 64,94 % in Italy, 36,52 % in Cyprus and 86,80 % in Portugal.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Where Italy and Portugal are concerned, and for the 2006/07 marketing year, the amounts of aid to be granted under Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 for oranges delivered for processing shall be as indicated in Annex I to this Regulation. Where Italy, Cyprus and Portugal are concerned, and for the 2006/07 marketing year, the amounts of aid to be granted under Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 for mandarins, clementines and satsumas delivered for processing shall be as indicated in Annex II to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 September 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 49. Regulation last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.(2)  OJ L 317, 2.12.2003, p. 5.ANNEX I(EUR/100 kg)Multiannual Contracts Contracts covering a single marketing year Individual producersItaly 8,04 6,99 6,30Portugal 8,94 7,77 7,00ANNEX II(EUR/100 kg)Multiannual contracts Contracts covering a single marketing year Individual producersItaly 3,67 3,19 2,87Portugal 1,38 1,20 1,08Cyprus 6,65 5,78 5,20
",Italy;Italian Republic;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;Cyprus;Republic of Cyprus;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine;production aid;aid to producers,22
18129,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1591/98 of 23 July 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1709/84 on minimum prices payable to producers and amounts of production aid for certain processed fruit and vegetables eligible for production aid. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2199/97 (2), and in particular Article 4(9) thereof,Whereas Article 1(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 504/97 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1590/98 (4), defines products covered by the system of production aid;Whereas the aforementioned Regulation (EC) No 1590/98 amends some of those definitions, in particular in the case of tomato juice; whereas, in view of those amendments, an aid reduction rate should be provided for, calculated in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96, for certain types of tomato juice;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Regulation (EEC) No 1709/84 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 4:- the third subparagraph of paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:'However, after application of one of the coefficients laid down in Annex V, the amount of aid shall be reduced by 4 % in the case of certain concentrate preparations with a dry weight content of not more than 18 % and with not more than 4 % skin and pips by weight of product,`- paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:'2. For tomato juice with a dry weight content of not less than 7 % and containing not more than 4 % skin and pips by weight of product, the amount of aid shall be reduced by 4 %`;2. Part II of Annex V is deleted. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 July 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21. 11. 1996, p. 29.(2) OJ L 303, 6. 11. 1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 78, 20. 3. 1997, p. 14.(4) See page 11 of this Official Journal.
",minimum price;floor price;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;production aid;aid to producers,22
34051,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 320/2007 of 22 March 2007 establishing a prohibition of fishing for blue whiting in EC and international waters of ICES zones I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of Ireland. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 41/2007 of 21 December 2006 fixing for 2007 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2007.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of, or registered in, the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2007.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2007 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 March 2007.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11, as corrected by OJ L 36, 8.2.2007, p. 6).(3)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2007, p. 1.ANNEXNo 04Member State IrelandStock WHB/1X14Species Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou)Zone EC and international waters of ICES zones I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIVDate 27 February 2007
",Ireland;Eire;Southern Ireland;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,22
34988,"2008/155/EC: Commission Decision of 14 February 2008 establishing a list of embryo collection and production teams in third countries approved for imports of bovine embryos into the Community (notified under document number C(2008) 517) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species (1), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 89/556/EEC sets out the animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of fresh and frozen embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species.(2) Commission Decision 92/452/EEC of 30 July 1992 establishing lists of embryo collection teams and embryo production teams approved in third countries for export of bovine embryos to the Community (2) provides that Member States are to import embryos from third countries only if they have been collected, processed and stored by embryo collection teams included in the lists in the Annex to that Decision.(3) Commission Decision 2006/168/EC of 4 January 2006 establishing the animal health and veterinary certification requirements for imports into the Community of bovine embryos and repealing Decision 2005/217/EC (3) provides that Member States are to authorise imports of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species collected or produced in a third country listed in Annex I to that Decision by approved embryo collection or production teams listed in the Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC.(4) New Zealand has requested that one embryo collection team be deleted from the list in the Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC, as regards the entries for that third country.(5) Argentina, Australia, Canada, Switzerland and the United States have also requested that numerous amendments be made to the entries for those third countries in the list in the Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC, as regards certain embryo collection and production teams. They have also provided guarantees with regard to compliance with the appropriate rules set out in Directive 89/556/EEC for the teams to be added to that list. The embryo collection and production teams listed in the Annex to this Decision fulfil the conditions relating to the collection, processing, storage and transport of embryos set out in Directive 89/556/EEC. They have been approved by the competent authorities of those third countries as referred to in that Directive.(6) In the interest of clarity of Community legislation, Decision 92/452/EEC should be repealed and replaced by this Decision.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Member States shall authorise imports of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species from third countries only if they have been collected, processed and stored by an embryo collection team or an embryo production team included in the list in the Annex to this Decision. Decision 92/452/EEC is repealed. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 February 2008.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 302, 19.10.1989, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2006/60/EC (OJ L 31, 3.2.2006, p. 24).(2)  OJ L 250, 29.8.1992, p. 40. Decision as last amended by Decision 2007/752/EC (OJ L 304, 22.11.2007, p. 36).(3)  OJ L 57, 28.2.2006, p. 19. Decision as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1792/2006 (OJ L 362, 20.12.2006, p. 1).ANNEXList of embryo collection and production teams in third countries approved for imports of bovine embryos into the CommunityISO code Approval number Name and address Team veterinarianCollection team Production teamARGENTINAS.I.R.B.OSaladillo Instituto de Reproducción BovinaRuta 51 y 63 c.c. 54 (7260)Saladillo — Buenos AiresC.I.B.B.I.ACentro Integral Bahía Blanca de Inseminación ArtificialViamonte 5 (8000)Bahía Blanca — Buenos AiresMUNAR Y ASOCIADOSCalle 54 NQ 797(1900) La Plata — Buenos AiresDR. CRESPOGarré 880 (6455)Carlos Tejedor — Buenos AiresCENTRO BIOTECNOLÓGICO SANTA RITASaladillo — Buenos AiresCABANA LA ADRIANITA S.A.Ruta 6 y ruta 210Alejandro Korn — Buenos AiresCENTRO ESTACIÓN ZOOTÉCNICA SANTA JULIACórdobaCENTRO GENÉTICO BOVINO EOLIAMarcos Paz — Buenos AiresCENTRO GENÉTICO DEL LITORALMargarita Belén — ChacoCENTRO DE TRANSFERENCIA EMBRIONARIA SAN JOAQUÍNCarmen de Areco — Buenos AiresCENTRO DE INSEMINACIÓN ARTIFICIALLA LILIAColonia Aldao — Santa FeDres. J. INDA Y J. TEGLIUnion — San LuísIRAC — BIOGENCórdobaUNIDAD MOVIL DE TRANSFERENCIAS DE EMBRIONES CABACarhue — Buenos AiresCENTRO DE TRANSFERENCIAS EMBRIONARIAS CABAÑA LA CAPILLITACorrientesCENTRO DE TRANSFERENCIAS EMBRIONARIAS EL QUEBRACHOReconquista — Santa FeCENTRO DE TRANSFERENCIAS EMBRIONARIAS MARIO ANDRES NIGROLa Plata — Buenos AiresCENTRO DE TRANSFERENCIAS EMBRIONARIAS GENETICA CHIVILCOYChivilcoy — Buenos AiresCENTRO DE TRANSFERENCIA EMBRIONARIA C.I.A.T.E.B.Rio Cuarto — CórdobaCENTRO DE TRANSFERENCIA VALDES & LAURENTI S.H.Capitán Sarmiento — Buenos AiresCENTRO DE TRANSFERENCIA EMBRIONARIA MARCELO F. MIRANDACapital FederalCENTRO DE TRANSFERENCIA EMBRIONARIA SYNCHROPAMPA S.R.L.Santa Rosa — La PampaDR. CESAR J. ARESEIGORCorrientesUNIDAD MOVIL DE TRANSFERENCIA EMBRIONARIA RICARDO ALBERTO VAUTIERCorrientesCENTRO DE TRANSFERENCIA EMBRIONARIA SOLUCIONES REPRODUCTIVAS INTEGRALES LA RESERVACoronel Dorrego — Buenos AiresCENTRO DE TRANSFERENCIA EMBRIONARIA SANTA RITACorrientesCENTRO DE TRANSFERENCIA EMBRIONARIA ‘EL BAGUAL’Presidente Irigoyen-FormosaASOCIACIÓN CIVIL DE GENETICALECHERA ‘ACSAGEN’Rafaela – Santa FEAUSTRALIAAustralian Animal Genetics26 Caraar Creek LaneMornington, VIC 3931Bass Valley Embryo Services6390 Sth Gippsland HwyLoch, VIC 3945WR Tindal Embryo Transfer Service109 Albury StreetHolbrook NSW 2644Total Livestock GeneticsPO Box 105Campertown, VIC 3260CANADAClinique Vétérinaire Bon Conseil324 Notre DameNotre-Dame du Bon-ConseilQuébec, J0C 1A0GencorRR 5Guelph, Ontario N1H 6J2Bova Tech Livestock LtdBox 5Shaughnessy, Alberta T0K 2A0Emtech Genetics Ltd5758 – 203rd StreetLangley,British Columbia V3A 1W3Emtech Genetics LtdPO Box 148Hague,Saskatchewan S0K 1X0Abbotsford Veterinary Clinic LtdPO Box 524Unit 200-33648McDougall AvenueAbbotsford,British Columbia V2S 1W2RR 3Owen Sound,Ontario N4K 5N512700 Hwy 12Port Perry,Ontario L9L 1A2Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplant LtdPO Box 590,CrossfieldAlberta T0M 0S0Mill Bay Veterinary Hospital Ltd840 Delaune RoadPO Box 128Mill Bay, British Columbia VOR 2P0Ontario Embryo Transfer ServiceR.R. 1, 5348 Wellington Road 25Terra CottaOntario L0P 1N0West Prince Veterinary ServicePO Box 39O’Leary, Prince Edward Island C0B 1V0Trans Tech Genetics LtdPO Box 8265Saskatoon,Saskatchewan S7K 6C5Clinique vétérinaire Coaticook490, rue Main OuestCoaticook,Québec J1A 2S8Clinique Vétérinaire – Saint-LouisEmbrvobec84 Principale,Saint-Louis de Gonzague,Québec J0S 1TOSundown Livestock Transplants LtdPO Box 1582Didsbury,Alberta, T0M 0W0Hôpital vétérinaire Ste-Odile Enr718, montée Ste-OdileRimouski,Québec G5L 7B5Central Canadian Genetics Ltd202 Dufferin Ave.Selkirk,Manitoba R1A 1B9L’Alliance Boviteq Inc19320 Grand rang Saint-FrançoisSaint-Hyacinthe,Québec J2T 5H1Alta Embryo Group Inc253147 Unit A, Bearspaw RoadCalgary,Alberta T3L 2P5Clinique Vétérinaire Ormstown Enr15, rue GaleOrmstown,Québec J0S 1K0Landry et Houde Médecins Vétérinaires216 rue CampagnaVictoriaville,Québec G6P 6A2Clinique Vétérinaire Saint-Alexis3 rue LandrySaint-Alexis de Montcalm,Québec J0K 1T022 rue PrincipalePlaisanceQuébec J0V 1S0Livestock Reproductive Technologies Inc.315 Silverthorn Way N.WCalgary,Alberta T3B 4E8Clinique vétérinaire de Granby576, rue DufferinGranby,Québec J2G 8C9Clinique vétérinaire Saint-Vallier440, Montée de la StationSaint-Vallier,Québec G0R 4J0E.T.E. Inc.3700 Boulevard de la ChaudièreSuite 100Ste Foy,Québec G1X 4B7Bovex Canada Corp.84 Hilldale CrescentGuelph,Ontario N1G 4B6Bay of Quinte Veterinary ServicesR.R.5Belleville,Ontario K8N 4Z5Clinique vétérinaire Rivière-du-Loup205, rue LafontaineRivière-du-Loup,Québec G5R 3A6Landry et Houde Médecins Vétérinaires216 rue CampagnaVictoriaville,Québec G6P 6A2Les transferts d’Embryons de l’Est183 rue Ste-AnneRimouski,Québec G5L 4H2Kensington Veterinary Clinic LtdPO Box 10Kensington,Prince Edward Island C0B 1M0Martime Genetics Ltd19 Robin RoadR.R. 2Truro,Nova Scotia, B2N 5B1Trans-Bio Génétique Inc.2145, rang Saint-EdouardSt-Liboire,Québec J0H 1R0Clinique vétérinaire de Saint-Georges555, rue 130ième EstSaint-Georges de Beauce,Québec G5Y 2T4Clinique vétérinaire Sagamie Enr741, Chemin du PontTaché NordAlma,Québec G8B 5B7Clinique Vétérinaire St-Arsène EnrSt. Arsène,Québec G0L 2K0Centre de production d’embryons Damythier281, rang 5St-Liguori,Québec J0K 2X0Embryo Genetics LtdPO Box 745333 Mountain St. SouthMorden,Manitoba R6M 1A7Maple Hill Embryo Transfer506 Princess StreetWoodstock,Ontario N4S 4G9Clinique Vétérinaire Frampton Enr112 rue AudetFrampton,Québec G0R 1M0Embrun Veterinary Clinic1753 Route 900St-AlbertOntario K0A 3C0Nova Scotia Animal Breeders Co-op.288 Hawthorne St. Antigonish,Nova Scotia, B2T 1B8IND Lifetech Inc.1629 Fosters WayDelta,British Columbia V3M 6S7Central Veterinary Clinic4102-64 St. Southwest Industrial ParkPonoka,Alberta T4J 1J8Bow Valley Embryo Transfer LtdPO Box 1239Brooks,Alberta T1R 1C1SWITZERLANDSwissgeneticsEmbryoproduktionCH-5243 MülligenTierarztpraxis,EmbryotransferGabathuler MarkusPlattastutzweg 14CH-9476 FontnasEmbryotransferDr. Pokorny ReinholdBreitestrasse 31CH-3213 KleinbösingenISRAELIsrael Cattle Breeders Association25, Arlozorov StTel. Aviv 62488NEW ZELANDAnimal Breeding Services LtdKihikihi ET Centre3680 State Highway 3,RD 2HamiltonUNITED STATESNorthstar Select Sires2471 4th STShelbyville, MI 49344ConnvetRR. 2, Box 242Chester, VTBlue Ridge Embryos364 Jennelle RDBlacksburg, VAHarrogate Genetics6664 Cumberland Gap PKWYHarrogate, TN 37752Harrogate Genetics6664 Cumberland Gap PKWYHarrogate, TN 37752Westwood Embryo Services1760 Dakota AVEWaverly, IA 50677Paradocs Embryo Transfer, INC121 Packerland DRGreen Bay, WI 54303Buzzard Hollow Ranch500 Coates RD,Granbury, TX 67048Penn England Embryo TransferRD 1, Box 151AWilliamsburg, PA 16693Moulton Embryos14318 Moulton-HUF.Amanda RDWapakoneta, OH 45895Midwest Genetics3883 Klondike RDDelaware, OH 43015Delaware Valley Veterinary ServicesAndes Star RT, Box 259Delhi, NY 13753Future Genetics Embryo Transfer Service19968 County RD 20Lewiston, MN 55952Mount Baker Veterinary and EmbryoTransfer Services9320 Weidkamp RDLynden, WA 98264Trans Ova Genetics2938 380th STSioux Centre, IA 51520Trans Ova Genetics2938 380th STSioux Centre, IA 51520Trans Ova Genetics2938 380th STSioux Centre, IA 51250Trans Ova Genetics9033 Walker RDBelgrade, MT 59714Kentucky-Bluegrass Genetics4486 Jackson RDEminence, KY 40019VRS INC3559 Pioneer RDVerona, WI 53593GGS Genetics1200 Stillman RDMason, MI 48854Bova Gen414 Pioneer RDSeguin, TXNorth Central EmbryoW 6070 Advance RDMonroe, WI 53566Sunshine Genetics, INCW7782, Hwy 12Whitewater, WI 53190Van Dyke Veterinary Clinic4994 Sandy Lake Greenville RDSandy Lake, PA 16145RuAnn Dairy7285 W Davis AVERiverdale, CA 93656Webb ET Services West1319 Prairie Flower RDTurlock, CA 95480Kingsmill Farm II5914 Kemp RDDurham, NC 27703S. Galphin Services6509 Saddle Path CircleRaleigh, NC 27606Reproductive Solutions346 County Route 3Ancramdale, NY 12503Malin Embryo Transfer999 B West Main STWaupun, WI 53963Paradise West Embryo Transfer Service241 S. Main, PO Box 69Banks, OR 97106Midwest Embryo Transfer Service1299 South Shore DRAmery, WI 54001Sun Valley Embryo Transfer, PA3104 West Pleasant Hill RDSalina, KS 67401Embryo Transfer Services4958 US 35NRichmond, IN 47374Catoctin Embryo Transfer4339 Ridge RDMt. Airy, MD 21771Portland Prairie Embryo Services11636 Snake Point DRCaledonia, MN 55921New Vision Transplants456 Springs RDGrantsville, MDCornerstone Genetics1489 Grandview RDMt Joy, PA 17552River Valley Veterinary ClinicE5721 CTH BPlain, WI 53577River Valley Veterinary ClinicE5721 CTH BPlain, WI 535772420, Grace Chapel RDHarrisonburg, VA 228012420, Grace Chapel RDHarrisonburg, VA 22801Large Animal ServicesEmbryo Transfer Center272 Bowers RDGreeneville, TN 37743Impatiens Embryo Transfer719 County HWY 18South New Berlin, NY 13843New England GeneticsRR1, Box 2630Turner, MEHuels Embryo Transfer ServiceRR2 Box 95AAltamount, IL 62411Jafral HolsteinsRt 1, Box 518Hamptonville, NC 27020Buchner Embryo Transfer Services1725 Asplund CTBloomer, WIBickett Genetics455 Brotherton LNChickamauga, GA 30707Emquest Embryo Transfer Service2400 Eastern AVEPlymouth, WI 53073Canyon Breeze Genetics327 W 800 NMinersville, UT 84752Ultimate Genetics/Camp Cooley,Rt 3, Box 745Franklin, TX 77856Ultimate Genetics/Normangee41402 OSRNormangee, TX 77871Veterinary Reproductive Services8225 FM 471South Castroville, TX 78009Sacramento Farms104 Crandon BLVD, Suite 420Key Biscayne, FL 33149Genetics West17890 Weld County RD 5Berthoud, CO 80513Next Generation ET3162 Oregon PikeLeola, PA 17540Segga E.T., S.C.,306 S Pine STWeyauwega, WI 54983Reyher Embryonics7195 Thorpe RDBelgrade, MT 59714Precision Embryonics, INC11380 Little River RDGlide, OR 97443Rocking S Ranch2400 Los Ceretos RDLa Grange, CA 95329Wittenberg Embryo Transfer102 E Vinal STWittenberg, WI 54499Western Genetics, INC2875 E 3000 NSugar City, ID 83448Sutton Creek Cattle Company39172 Old Hwy 30Baker City, OR 97814Mid Maryland Dairy Veterinarian11349 Robinwood DRHagerstown, MD 21740Mid Maryland Dairy Associates11349 Robinwood DRHagerstown, MD 21740Reproduction Enterprises908 N Prairie RDStillwater, OK 74075Wellington Veterinary ClinicPO Box 387. 48015 S.R.18Wellington, OH 44090Chestertown Animal Hospital10530 Augustine Herman HWYChestertown, MD 21620Young Embry Transfer53 Blue Springs LNHillsboro, TN 37342Lander Veterinary Clinic2930 Lande Ave.Turlock, CA 95380OvaGenix,4700 Elmo Weedon RD #103Collage Station, TX 77845Smith Genetics1316 PR 2231Giddings, TX 78942Reprovider, LLC2007 Excalibur DRJanesville, WI 53546Patrick Comyn110 South Main STMadison, VA 22727Nathan Steiner10369 Fulton RDMarshalville, OH 44645Westwood Embryo Services Inc1760 Dakota AVEWaverly, IA 50677Lutz Brookview Farm4475 Fairfield RD, Box 74Fairfield, KY 40020Beck Embryo Transfer,LLC S 448 Nilsestuen RDCashton, WI 54619Westwood Embryo Services INC1760 Dakota AVEWaverly, IA 50677Countryside Veterinary Clinic2724E 700 NSt. Anthony, ID 83445RuAnn Dairy7285 W Davis AVERiverdale, CA 93656Pat Richards, DVM1215E 200SBliss, ID 83314Trans Ova Genetics12425 LIV 224Chillicothe, MO 64601K Bar C Ranch3424 FR 2095Cameron, TX 76520Diamond A Ranch,RT. 1, Box 35C,Dime Box, TX 77853Castalia Cattle Company,960 Collins Mill RDCastalia, NC 27816Roberts Veterinary Service,108 W Main STRoberts, WI 54023PVC Embryo Services110 Hyman DRPostville, IA 52162The Practice Veterinary Service, LLC5752 CTY TRK MJunction City, WI 54443Eastern Ohio Embryo & Herd Health Services44720 CR 55Coshocton, OH 43812
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12169,"94/31/EC: Commission Decision of 20 January 1994 concerning the financial aid from the Community for the operations of the Community Reference Laboratory for certain fish diseases listed in Annex A to Directive 91/67/EEC (Statens Veterinære Serumlaboratorium, Aarhus, Denmark) (Only the Danish text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Commission Decision 93/439/EEC (2), and in particular Article 28 thereof,Whereas, in accordance with Article 13, first indent, of Council Directive 93/53/EEC (3), the 'Statens Veterinaere Serumlaboratorium, Landbrugsministeriet', Aarhus, Denmark, has been nominated as the reference laboratory for certain fish diseases listed  in Annex A to Council Directive 91/67/EEC (4);Whereas all the functions and duties to be carried out by the reference laboratory have been determined in Annex C to Council Directive 93/53/EEC;Whereas, therefore, provisions should be made for Community financial aid to the Community Reference Laboratory to enable it to carry out the functions and duties provided for in that Directive;Whereas, in the first instance, Community financial aid should be provided for a period of one year; whereas this will be reviewed with view to extension prior to expiry of the initial period;Whereas in accordance with Article 40 of Decision 90/424/EEC, checks provided for in Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 concerning the financing of the common agricultural policy (5), as last amended by Regulation  (EEC) No 2048/88 (6), shall apply; whereas certain particular provisions should be made;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Community shall provide financial assistance to the reference laboratory provided for at Article 13 of Directive 93/53/EEC up to a maximum of ECU 100 000. 1. To meet the objectives of Article 1, the Commission shall conclude a contract, in the name of the European Community, with the reference laboratory.2. The Director-General of the Directorate-General for Agriculture shall be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the Commission of the European Communities.3. The contract referred to at Article 1 shall have a duration of one year.4. The financial aid provided for at Article 1 shall be paid to the reference laboratory in accordance with the terms of the contract provided for at paragraph 1. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark.. Done at Brussels, 20 January 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 203, 13. 8. 1993, p. 34.(3) OJ No L 175, 19. 7. 1993, p. 23.(4) OJ No L 46, 19. 2. 1991, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 94, 28. 4. 1970, p. 13.(6) OJ No L 185, 15. 7. 1988, p. 1.
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18879,"Commission Directive 1999/7/EC of 26 January 1999 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 70/311/EEC relating to the steering equipment for motor vehicles and their trailers (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 70/311/EEC of 8 June 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the steering equipment for motor vehicles and their trailers (1), as last amended by Directive 92/62/EEC (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas Directive 70/311/EEC is one of the separate directives of the EC type-approval procedure which has been established by Council Directive 70/156/EEC (3), as last amended by Commission Directive 98/14/EC (4), relating to type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers; whereas consequently the provisions laid down in Directive 70/156/EEC relating to vehicle systems, components and separate technical units apply to Directive 70/311/EEC;Whereas, with a view to the practical application of Directive 70/311/EEC, it is necessary to ensure that uniform provisions are laid down which are also aligned with the latest version of UN-ECE Regulation No 79 in all Member States;Whereas Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC lays down the format and the contents of the EC type-approval number; whereas the same specifications should be adopted for the purposes of this Directive;Whereas Directive 70/311/EEC should be adapted accordingly;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the adaptation to technical progress established by Directive 70/156/EEC,. Directive 70/311/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:'Article 1For the purpose of this Directive, ""vehicle"" means any vehicle as defined in Article 2 of Directive 70/156/EEC.`;2. in Article 3, 'Annex` is replaced by 'Annexes`;3. the Annexes are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. 1. With effect from 1 January 1999, Member States may not on grounds relating to the steering equipment:- refuse, in respect of a type of vehicle, to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval, or- prohibit the sale, registration, entry into service of vehiclesif the vehicles comply with the requirements of Directive 70/311/EEC as amended by this Directive.2. With effect from 1 October 2000, Member States:- shall no longer grant EC type-approval, and- may refuse to grant national type-approvalfor a new type of vehicle on grounds relating to the steering equipment if the requirements of Directive 70/311/EEC as amended by this Directive are not fulfilled.3. With effect from 1 October 2001, Member States may refuse the registration, sale or entry into service of new vehicles of category M2, M3, N2, or N3 equipped with auxiliary steering equipment which does not comply with the provisions of Directive 70/311/EEC as amended by this Directive. 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 30 June 1999 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 January 1999.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 133, 18. 6. 1970, p. 10.(2) OJ L 199, 18. 7. 1992, p. 33.(3) OJ L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.(4) OJ L 91, 25. 3. 1998, p. 1.ANNEXDirective 70/311/EEC is hereby amended as follows:1. the list of Annexes is amended to read:>TABLE>2. Annex I is amended as follows:1. the title is amended to read:'SCOPE, DEFINITIONS, APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL, GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS, TEST PROVISIONS, MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS, CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION`;2. a new item '0` is inserted as follows:'0. Scope0.1. This Directive applies to the steering equipment of vehicles of categories M, N and O as defined in Annex IIA to Directive 70/156/EEC.0.2. It does not cover steering equipment with a purely pneumatic, purely electric or purely hydraulic transmission except:0.2.1. auxiliary steering equipment (ASE) with a purely electric or a purely hydraulic transmission for vehicles of categories M and N;0.2.2. steering equipment with a purely hydraulic transmission for vehicles of category O.`;3. item 1.5.3.4 is amended to read as follows:'1.5.3.4. Auxiliary steering equipment (ASE) in which the wheels of axle(s) of vehicles of categories M and N are steered in addition to the wheels providing principal steering input not purely electric, hydraulic or pneumatic, in the same direction or in the opposite direction to the wheels providing principal steering input, and/or the steering angle of the front, centre and/or the rear wheels may be adjusted relative to vehicle behaviour.`;4. item 2.1. is amended to read as follows:'2.1. The application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a vehicle type with regard to its steering equipment shall be submitted by the manufacturer.`;5. item 2.2 is amended to read as follows:'2.2. A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1.`;6. item 3 is amended to read as follows:'3. GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE3.1. If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4(3) and, if applicable, 4(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted.3.2. A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Appendix 2.3.3. A type-approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be assigned to each type of vehicle approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to another type of vehicle.`;7. in item 4.1.1, second paragraph, 'Annex IV` is replaced by 'Annex III` and 'Annex V` is replaced by 'Annex IV`;8. items 4.1.6 and 4.1.6.1 are deleted;9. in items 4.2.4.1.2 and 4.2.4.1.3, 'Annex III` is replaced by 'Annex II` and the pertaining footnote is amended to read:'(1) The requirements set out in Annex II may also be checked during approval tests according to Directive 71/320/EEC.`;10. in item 5.2.1, the indents and the subsequent text are re-arranged as follows:'- category M1 vehicles: 50 km/h,- categories M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3 vehicles: 40 km/h,or the maximum design speed if this is below the speeds given above.`;11. in the table of item 5.2.6.2., column 'Intact, Turning radius`, add the footnote reference '(1)` in the line 'M3`.12. After item 5.3.4, two new items 6 and 7 are added to read as follows:'6. MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS6.1. In the case of modifications of the type approved pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply.7. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION7.1. Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC.`;13. At the end of Annex I, the following Appendices 1 and 2 are added:'Appendix 1INFORMATION DOCUMENT No. . . (*) pursuant to Annex I to Council Directive 70/156/EEC relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle with respect to the steering equipment (Directive 70/311/EEC, as last amended by Directive . . . / . . . /EC)>START OF GRAPHIC>The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents.Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail.If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their performance must be supplied.(*) The item numbers and footnotes used in this Information Document correspond to those set out in Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC. Items not relevant for the purpose of this Directive are omitted.0.GENERAL0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer):0.2.Type:0.3.Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle (b):0.3.1.Location of that marking:0.4.Category of vehicle (c):0.5.Name and address of manufacturer:0.8.Address(es) of assembly plant(s):1.GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE1.1.Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle:1.3.Number of axles and wheels:1.3.1.Number and position of axles with double wheels:1.3.2.Number and position of steered axles:1.3.3.Powered axles (number, position, interconnection):1.8.Hand of drive: left/right (1)2.MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e) (in kg and mm)(Refer to drawing where applicable)2.1.Wheel base(s) (fully loaded) (f):2.3.1.Track of each steered axle (i):2.4.Range of vehicle dimensions (overall)2.4.1.For chassis without bodywork2.4.1.1.Length (j):2.4.1.2.Width (k):2.4.1.4.Front overhang (m):2.4.1.5.Rear overhang (n):2.4.2.For chassis with bodywork:2.4.2.1.Length (j):2.4.2.2.Width (k):2.4.2.4.Front overhang (m):2.4.2.5.Rear overhang (n):2.8.Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (y) (maximum and minimum):2.9.Technically permissible maximum load/mass on each axle:6.SUSPENSION6.6.Tyres and wheels6.6.1.Tyre/wheel combination(s) (for tyres indicate size designation, minimum load-capacity index, minimum speed category symbol; for wheels indicate rim size(s) and off-set(s)):6.6.1.1.Axle 1:6.6.1.2.Axle 2:etc.6.6.3.Tyre pressure(s) as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer: kPa7.STEERING7.1.Schematic diagram of steered axle(s) showing steering geometry:7.2.Transmission and control7.2.1.Type of steering transmission (specify for front and rear, if applicable):7.2.2.Linkage to wheels (including other than mechanical means; specify for front and rear, if applicable):7.2.3.Method of assistance, if any:7.2.3.1.Method and diagram of operation, make(s) and type(s):7.2.4.Diagram of the steering equipment as a whole, showing the position on the vehicle of the various devices influencing its steering behaviour:7.2.5.Schematic diagram(s) of the steering control(s):7.3.Maximum steering angle of the wheels7.3.1.to the right: °Number of turns of the steering wheel (or equivalent data):7.3.2.to the left: °Number of turns of the steering wheel (or equivalent data):>END OF GRAPHIC>Appendix 2MODEL (maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm) EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE>START OF GRAPHIC>Stamp of AdministrationCommunication concerning the:- type-approval (1)- extension of type-approval (1)- refusal of type-approval (1)- withdrawal of type-approval (1)of a type of a vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) with regard to Directive 70/311/EEC, as last amended by Directive . . . /. . . /ECType-approval number:Reason for extension:SECTION I0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer):0.2.Type:0.3.Means of identification of type if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) (2):0.3.1.Location of that marking:0.4.Category of vehicle (1) (3):0.5.Name and address of manufacturer:0.7.In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of the affixing of the EC approval mark:0.8.Address(es) of assembly plant(s) :SECTION II1.Additional information (where applicable): See Addendum2.Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:3.Date of test report:4.Number of test report:5.Remarks (if any): See Addendum(1) Delete where not applicable.(2) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this type-approval certificate such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol: ""?"" (e.g. ABC??123??).(3) As defined in Annex IIA to Directive 70/156/EEC.6.Place:7.Date:8.Signature:9.The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which may be obtained on request, is attached.>END OF GRAPHIC>Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No . . . concerning the type approval of a vehicle with regard to Directive 70/311/EEC as last amended by Directive . . . / . . . /EC>START OF GRAPHIC>1.Additional information:Type of steering:Steering control:Steering transmission:Steered wheelsEnergy source:Braking performance:Statement of the type-approval number granted in accordance with Directive 71/320/EEC, if available:and /or information concerning the state of the vehicle during tests:laden/unladen (1)2.Remarks: .(e.g. valid for both left-hand and right-hand drive vehicles)(1) Delete as appropriate.`>END OF GRAPHIC>;3. Annexes II, III, IV, V and VI are amended as follows:1. Annex II is deleted2. Annex III is renumbered Annex II, and item 3 is deleted3. Annex IV is renumbered Annex III, and item 2.2.1.1 is replaced as following'2.2.1.1. Circular testThe vehicle shall be driven into a test circle with a radius ""R"" (m) and a speed ""V"" (km/h) corresponding to its category and the values given in the table below:>TABLE>The failure shall be introduced when the specified speed has been reached. The test shall include driving in a clockwise direction and in a counter-clockwise direction.`;4. Annex V is renumbered Annex IV;5. Annex VI is deleted.
",approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;road safety;breathalyser test;driver protection;field of vision;helmet;motor vehicle;commercial vehicle;juggernaut;lorry;lorry tanker;trailer;truck;driving mechanism;steering mechanism;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress,22
16497,"Commission Directive 97/35/EC of 18 June 1997 adapting to technical progress for the second time Council Directive 90/220/EEC on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/220/EEC of 23 April 1990 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (1), as amended by Commission Directive 94/15/EC (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Annex III to Directive 90/220/EEC contains the additional information required in the case of notification for placing on the market of genetically modified organisms (GMOs);Whereas on the basis of the experience gained with the placing on the market of GMOs it is necessary to facilitate the gathering of data and information after the placing on the market of products in accordance with the Directive;Whereas this data and information will assist the evaluation of similar or more complex products to be placed on the market and the application of control measures in accordance with Directive 90/220/EEC;Whereas this can be achieved by extending the information to be provided in notifications submitted in accordance with part C of the Directive as well as on the label of such products;Whereas it is therefore appropriate that Annex III is amended to include such information requirements;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established under Article 21 of Directive 90/220/EEC,. Annex III to Directive 90/220/EEC is replaced by the Annex hereto. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 31 July 1997. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States. This Directive shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.. Done at Brussels, 18 June 1997.For the CommissionRitt BJERREGAARDMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 117, 8. 5. 1990, p. 15.(2) OJ No L 103, 22. 4. 1994, p. 20.ANNEX'ANNEX IIIADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE CASE OF NOTIFICATION FOR PLACING ON THE MARKETA. The following information shall be provided in the notification for placing on the market of products, in addition to that of Annex II:1. name of the product and names of GMOs contained therein;2. name of the manufacturer or distributor and his address in the Community;3. specificity of the product, exact conditions of use including, when appropriate, the type of environment and/or the geographical area(s) of the Community for which the product is suited;4. type of expected use: industry, agriculture and skilled trades, consumer use by public at large;5. information relating to the introduced genetic modification which could be of relevance to the establishment of a possible register of modifications introduced in organisms (species). This may include nucleotide sequences or other type of information which is relevant to the inclusion in such a register.B. The following information shall be provided, when relevant, in addition to that of point A, in accordance with Article 11 of this Directive:1. measures to take in case of unintended release or misuse;2. specific instructions or recommendations for storage and handling;3. estimated production in and/or imports to the Community;4. proposed packaging. This must be appropriate so as to avoid unintended release of the GMOs during storage, or at a later stage;5. proposed labelling. This must include, at least in summarized form, the information referred to in points A.1, A.2, A.3, B.1 and B.2.C. The following information shall be provided in the notification, in accordance with Article 11 of this Directive:Proposed labelling. This must include in a label or an accompanying document an indication that the product contains, or consists of genetically modified organisms. In the case of products to be placed on the market in mixtures with non-genetically modified organisms, information on the possibility that the genetically modified organisms may be present, is sufficient.`
",marketing standard;grading;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress;genetically modified organism;GMO;biotechnological invention;genetically altered organism;transgenic organism;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;preparation for market,22
22791,"2002/440/EC: Commission Decision of 27 May 2002 terminating the examination procedure concerning obstacles to trade, consisting of trade practices maintained by Brazil in relation to imports of sorbitol. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3286/94 of 22 December 1994 laying down Community procedures in the field of the common commercial policy in order to ensure the exercise of the Community's rights under international trade rules, in particular those established under the auspices of the World Trade Organisation(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 356/95(2), and in particular Article 11(1) thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND(1) On 2 October 1998 a Netherlands company, Cerestar Holding BV, lodged a complaint pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3286/94.(2) The complainant alleged that Community sales of sorbitol in Brazil were hindered by a number of obstacles to trade within the meaning of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No 3286/94. The alleged obstacles to trade were:(a) the introduction in December 1997 by the Brazilian Government (Departamento de Operaçoes de ComÊrcio Exterior) in accordance with Comunicado DECEX No 20 of 8 July 1997 of a non-automatic licensing procedure for sorbitol, in contravention of the relevant provisions of the WTO Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures;(b) the alleged arbitrary and/or non-justified refusal (or otherwise withholding) by the Brazilian authorities of import licences in relation to all grades of sorbitol entering Brazil below a minimum fob price;(c) the implementation of minimum prices via de facto reference prices included in the customs valuation system.The complainant also claimed a general lack of transparency of the Brazilian import licensing system, which had not been duly notified to the WTO.(3) The Commission decided that the complaint contained sufficient evidence to justify the initiation of an examination procedure pursuant to Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 3286/94. A corresponding notice was published in the Official Journal of the European Communities(3).B. FINDINGS OF THE INVESTIGATIONS(4) According to the final investigation report, the examination procedure led to the conclusion that the Brazilian minimum price system appeared to be in breach of:(a) Article XI(1) of the GATT (1994), as it is a restriction other than duties, taxes or other charges, made effective through import licences on the importation of any product of the territory of any other contracting party, without any WTO compatible justification;(b) Article 4(2) of the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, for the same reason as above;(c) Article 2 and 5 of the WTO Agreement on Sanitary and Phyto-sanitary measures, as it imposes sanitary controls more trade-restrictive than necessary, which are not applied only to the extent necessary to protect human life or health.(5) In addition, the Brazilian non-automatic import licensing system, as applied with a minimum price requirement, appeared to be also in breach of:(a) Articles 1, 3 and 5 of the WTO Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures, as it is not neutral in application, it is not administered in a fair and equitable manner, it has additional trade-restrictive and -distortive effects on imports without applying any WTO compatible restriction. Moreover, as the system does not implement any measure, so it can not be limited in scope and duration to the measure it implements. In addition, the list of products submitted to non-automatic licensing is not published and the applications for licenses for imports under the minimum price are left without official reply for several months;(b) Article X(1) and (3) of the GATT (1994), as it is not published and it is not administered in a uniform, impartial and reasonable manner.(6) As regards the Brazilian legislation on customs valuation, it appeared that the scale and scope of implementation of reference prices on a systematic basis rendered the manner in which this system was implemented incompatible with Articles 1 to 7 of the Agreement on Implementation of Article VII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade - GATT 1994 (the Customs Valuation Agreement).(7) The examination procedure also confirmed that the contested Brazilian practices caused adverse trade effects within the meaning of Article 2(4) and 10(4) of the Trade Barriers Regulation (TBR), as they impeded, inter alia, exports of sorbitol from the Community to the Brazilian market.C. DEVELOPMENTS AFTER THE END OF THE INVESTIGATION(8) On the basis of the findings of the investigation, the Commission, by its Decision of 17 March 1999(4), had decided to initiate a WTO Dispute Settlement procedure on several aspects of the Brazilian import regime found to be WTO incompatible.(9) Accordingly official WTO consultations, regarding sorbitol and other products, were held on 19 November 1999. Following these consultations, de facto minimum prices were not applied any longer on sorbitol and certain other imports.(10) As a result, the Community industry has improved its ability to enter the Brazilian market.(11) However, there were still several aspects of the Brazilian import licensing and customs valuation systems that needed to be modified in order to comply fully with Brazil's obligations under the relevant WTO Agreements.(12) By decision of 21 May 2001(5) the Commission therefore suspended the Cerestar examination procedure, while monitoring the effect of the changes in the Brazilian system for a period of six months from the date of entry into force of the Decision.(13) During the period of monitoring, the Commission services pursued contacts and exchanged letters with the Community industry affected. On the basis of the information provided by the affected industry, the Commission concluded that the disputed barriers to trade in the importation of sorbitol had been eliminated.D. CONCLUSIONS(14) In view of the above analysis, it is considered that the Cerestar examination procedure has led to a satisfactory situation with regard to the obstacles that faced the trade of sorbitol in Brazil. The examination procedure should therefore be terminated,. The examination procedure concerning obstacles to trade, within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 3286/94, consisting of trade practices maintained by Brazil in relation to imports of sorbitol, is hereby terminated. Article 1 shall be without prejudice to any decision which the Commission may adopt with regard to imports into Brazil of textile products.. Done at Brussels, 27 May 2002.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 349, 31.12.1994, p. 71.(2) OJ L 41, 23.2.1995, p. 3.(3) OJ C 361, 24.11.1998, p. 13.(4) OJ L 86, 30.3.1999, p. 22.(5) OJ L 153, 8.6.2001, p. 30.
",import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;food substitute;saccharine;sugar substitute;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar;Brazil;Federative Republic of Brazil;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;trading operation,22
16008,"97/153/CFSP: Council Decision of 24 February 1997 amending Joint Action 96/406/CFSP concerning action by the Union to support the electoral process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article J.3 thereof,Having regard to Joint Action 96/406/CFSP of 10 June 1996 adopted by the Council on the basis of Article J.3 of the Treaty on European Union, concerning action by the Union to support the electoral process in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1),Whereas, in view of the general and the specific objectives set out in that Joint Action, the scope of Article 3 (2) thereof needs to be specified,. The first subparagraph of Article 3 (2) of Joint Action 96/406/CFSP shall be replaced by the following text:'2. The European Union's supervisors shall participate, within the framework of the OSCE's mission, in supervising the whole electoral process, and in particular in supervising the national and local elections. The supervision activities shall be financed from the amount referred to in paragraph 1.` This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.. Done at Brussels, 24 February 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. VAN MIERLO(1) OJ No L 168, 6. 7. 1996, p. 1.
",organisation of elections;organization of elections;Eurostat;SOEC;statistical office of the European Communities;statistical office of the European Union;joint action;Treaty on European Union;Draft Treaty on European Union;EU Treaty;European Union Treaty;Maastricht Treaty;TEU;Treaty of Maastricht;Bosnia and Herzegovina;Bosnia-Herzegovina;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
5087,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 173/2010 of 25 February 2010 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 of 19 February 2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe (1), and in particular Article 11(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 lists the persons covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.(2) Council Decision 2010/92/CFSP (2) amends the Annex to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP (3). Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 should, therefore, be amended accordingly,. Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 February 2010.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,João VALE DE ALMEIDADirector-General for External Relations(1)  OJ L 55, 24.2.2004, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 41, 16.2.2010, p. 6.(3)  OJ L 50, 20.2.2004, p. 66.ANNEXAnnex III to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 is amended as follows:1. The following entries shall be removed from the part ‘I. Natural persons’Name Function/Reason for listing; Identifying data Date of designation referred to in Article 7 (2)3. Al Shanfari, Thamer Bin39. Dabengwa, Dumiso54. Hove, Richard113. Msika, Joseph W203. Zvinavashe, Vitalis2. The following entries shall be removed from the part ‘II. Legal persons, entities or bodies’:Name Identifying data; Reason for listing Date of designation referred to in Article 7 (2)16. Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabwe17. Intermarket Holdings Ltd22. Oryx Diamonds Ltd (alias Oryx Natural Resources)27. Scotfin Ltd33. ZB Financial Holdings Ltd (alias Finhold)34. ZB Holdings Ltd37. Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (alias Zisco, Ziscosteel)39. Zimre Holdings Ltd40. Zimre Reinsurance Company (PVT) Ltd
",technical cooperation;technical aid;technical assistance;natural person;military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;economic sanctions;Zimbabwe;Republic of Zimbabwe;Southern Rhodesia;human rights;attack on human rights;human rights violation;protection of human rights,22
5908,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 819/2014 of 24 July 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for ling in Union and international waters of I and II by vessels flying the flag of France. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2), lays down quotas for 2014.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1).ANNEXNo 16/TQ43Member State FranceStock LIN/1/2.Species Ling (Molva molva)Zone Union and international waters of I and IIClosing date 7.7.2014
",France;French Republic;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters,22
15529,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1225/96 of 28 June 1996 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 as regards the import and export of products in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector and amending Regulation (EC) No 3016/95 opening Community tariff quotas for 1996 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90 and 0204. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 of 22 December 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreements to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round Multilateral Trade Negotiations (1), amended by Regulation EC No 1194 (2), and in particular article 8 thereof;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 provided in particular for a reduction in duty and increases in certain import quantities in the first six months of 1996; whereas it also provided for the importation of pure-bred breeding goats falling within CN code 0104 20 10 within the tariff quotas for Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria;Whereas the measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 have been extended until 31 December 1996 by virtue of Regulation (EC) No 1194/96;Whereas this extension should be incorporated into Commission Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 of 26 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 as regards the import and export of products in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2526/95 (4), and into Commission Regulation (EC) No 3016/95 (5) of December 1995 opening Community tariff quotas for 1996 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90 and 0204, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 873/96 (6) for the period up to 31 December 1996;Whereas Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 lays down the quantities of sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat that may be imported from Romania under the preferential scheme within tariff quotas; whereas those quotas were opened for 1996 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 3016/95;Whereas the said Annex also provides for the possibility of Romania converting limited quantities of meat exports into quantities of live animals; whereas Romania has asked the Community to convert 113 tonnes of meat expressed as carcase weight bone-in that may be exported into the Community in 1996 into 113 tonnes of live animals expressed as carcase weight bone-in; whereas this request should be accepted;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sheepmeat and Goatmeat,. This Regulation contains derogations from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 and modifications to Regulation (EC) No 3016/95 for the period 1 July to 31 December 1996. The derogations from Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 are as follows:1. Title II A shall apply mutatis mutandis in respect of the import of products falling within CN code 0104 20 10 for Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria;2. in Article 14 (1) the following phrase is inserted after 0104 20 90, 'and for Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria CN code 0104 20 10`;3. Article 14 (4) is replaced by the following:'4. Import licences issued in respect of the quantities referred to in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1440/95 and in subsequent annual tariff quota regulations shall bear in box 24 at least one of the following entries:- Derecho limitado a 0 [aplicación del Anexo II del Reglamento (CE) n° 1440/95 y de posteriores Reglamentos por los que se establecen contingentes arancelarios anuales]- Told nedsat til 0 (jf. bilag II til forordning (EF) nr. 1440/95 og efterfølgende forordninger om årlige toldkontingenter)- Beschränkung des Zollsatzes auf Null (Anwendung von Anhang II der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1440/95 und der späteren jährlichen Verordnungen über die Zollkontingente)- Äáóìüò ðåñéïñéæüìåíïò óôï ìçäÝí [åöáñìïãÞ ôïõ ðáñáñôÞìáôïò ÉÉ ôïõ êáíïíéóìïý (ÅÊ) áñéè. 1440/95 êáé ôùí ìåôáãåíÝóôåñùí êáíïíéóìþí ó÷åôéêÜ ìå ôçí åôÞóéá äáóìïëïãéêÞ ðïóüóôùóç]- Duty limited to zero (application of Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1440/95 and subsequent annual tariff quota regulations)- Droit de douane nul [application de l'annexe II du règlement (CE) n° 1440/95 et des règlements ultérieurs sur les contingents tarifaires]- Dazio limitato a zero [applicazione dell'allegato II del regolamento (CE) n. 1440/95 e dei successivi regolamenti relativi ai contingenti tariffari annuali]- Invoerrecht beperkt tot 0 (toepassing van bijlage II bij Verordening (EG) nr. 1440/95 en van de latere verordeningen tot vaststelling van de jaarlijkse tariefcontingenten)- Direito limitado a zero [aplicação do anexo II do Regulamento (CE) nº 1440/95 e regulamentos subsequentes relativos aos contingentes pautais anuais]- Tulli rajoitettu 0 prosenttiin [asetuksen (EY) N:o 1440/95 liitteen II ja sen jälkeen annettujen vuotuisia tariffikiintiöitä koskevien asetusten soveltaminen]- Tull begränsad till noll procent (tillämpning av bilaga II i förordning (EG) nr 1440/95 i senare förordningar om årliga tullkvoter).` The modifications to Regulation (EC) No 3016/95 are as follows:1. in Article 1 the following phrase is inserted after 'in the Annexes`, 'and of live pure bred breeding goats falling within CN code 0104 20 10` for Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria;2. Article 2 (2) is replaced by the following:'2. The quantities of live animals and meat expressed as carcase weight equivalent, falling within CN codes 0104 10 30, 0104 10 80, 0104 20 90 and 0204 and, in addition, for Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria falling within CN code 0104 20 10, for which the customs duty, applicable to imports originating in specific supplying countries, is reduced to zero for the period between 1 January and 31 December 1996, shall be those laid down in Annex II.`;3. In Annex I the quantity for Romania is replaced by zero;4. Annex II is replaced by the following:'ANNEX IIQuantities (tonnes CWE) referred to in Article 2 (2)Duty rate zero>TABLE> This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January to 31 December 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 June 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 328, 30. 12. 1995, p. 31.(2) See page 2 of this Official Journal.(3) OJ No L 143, 27. 6. 1995, p. 7.(4) OJ No L 258, 28. 10. 1995, p. 48.(5) OJ No L 314, 28. 12. 1995, p. 35.(6) OJ No L 118, 15. 5. 1996, p. 11.
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;goatmeat;sheepmeat;lamb meat;mutton;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,22
37029,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 241/2009 of 20 March 2009 initiating a new exporter review of Council Regulation (EC) No 1911/2006 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of solutions of urea and ammonium nitrate originating, inter alia , in Russia, repealing the duty with regard to imports from one exporter in this country and making these imports subject to registration. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the basic Regulation) and in particular Article 11(4) thereof,Whereas:A.   REQUEST FOR A REVIEW(1) The Commission has received an application for a ‘new exporter’ review pursuant to Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation. The application was lodged by Joint Stock Company Acron (the applicant), an exporting producer in Russia (the country concerned).B.   PRODUCT(2) The product under review is mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution originating in Russia (the product concerned), currently classifiable within CN code 3102 80 00.C.   EXISTING MEASURES(3) The measures currently in force are a definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 1911/2006 (2) under which imports into the Community of the product concerned originating in Russia, and produced by the applicant, are subject to a definitive anti-dumping duty of EUR 20,11 per tonne with the exception of one company expressly mentioned which is subject to an individual duty.D.   GROUNDS FOR THE REVIEW(4) The applicant alleges that it did not export the product concerned to the Community during the period of investigation on which the anti-dumping measures were based, i.e., the period from 1 June 1998 to 31 May 1999 (the original investigation period) and that it is not related to any of the exporting producers of the product which are subject to the abovementioned anti-dumping measures.(5) The applicant further alleges that it began exporting the product concerned to the Community after the end of the original investigation period.E.   PROCEDURE(6) Community producers known to be concerned have been informed of the above application and have been given and opportunity to comment. No comments have been received.(7) Having examined the evidence available, the Commission concludes that there is sufficient evidence to justify the initiation of a ‘new exporter’ review, pursuant to Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation, with a view to determine the applicant’s individual margin of dumping and, should dumping be found, the level of the duty to which their imports of the product concerned into the Community should be subject.(8) If it is determined that the applicant fulfils the requirements to have an individual duty established, it may be necessary to amend the rate of duty currently applicable to imports of the product concerned from companies not individually mentioned in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1911/2006.(a) Questionnaires(b) Collection of information and holding of hearingsF.   REPEAL OF THE DUTY IN FORCE AND REGISTRATION OF IMPORTS(9) Pursuant to Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation, the anti-dumping duty in force should be repealed with regard to imports of the product concerned which are produced and sold for export to the Community by the applicant. At the same time, such imports should be made subject to registration in accordance with Article 14(5) of the basic Regulation, in order to ensure that, should the review result in a finding of dumping in respect of the applicant, anti-dumping duties can be levied retroactively from the date of the initiation of this review. The amount of the applicant’s possible future liabilities cannot be estimated at this stage of the proceeding.G.   TIME LIMITS(10) In the interest of sound administration, time limits should be stated within which:(a) interested parties may make themselves known to the Commission, present their views in writing and submit the replies to the questionnaire mentioned in recital 8(a) of this Regulation or provide any other information to be taken into account during the investigation;(b) interested parties may make a written request to be heard by the Commission.H.   NON-COOPERATION(11) In cases in which any interested party refuses access to or does not provide the necessary information within the time limits or significantly impedes the investigation, findings, affirmative or negative, may be made in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the facts available.(12) Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information shall be disregarded and use may be made, in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, of the facts available. If an interested party does not cooperate or cooperates only partially, and findings are therefore based on the facts available in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, the result may be less favourable to that party than if it had cooperated.I.   PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA(13) It is noted that any personal data collected in this investigation will be treated in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and the Council on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (3).J.   HEARING OFFICER(14) It is also noted that if interested parties consider that they are encountering difficulties in the exercise of their rights of defence, they may request the intervention of the Hearing Officer of DG Trade. He acts as an interface between the interested parties and the Commission services, offering, where necessary, mediation on procedural matters affecting the protection of their interests in this investigation, in particular with regard to issues concerning access to the file, confidentiality, extension of time limits and the treatment of written and/or oral submission of views. For further information and contact details, interested parties may consult the Hearing Officer’s web pages on the website of DG Trade (http://ec.europa.eu/trade),. A review of Regulation (EC) No 1911/2006 is hereby initiated pursuant to Article 11(4) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 in order to determine if and to what extent the imports of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution falling within CN code 3102 80 00, originating in Russia, produced and sold for export to the Community by Joint Stock Company Acron (TARIC additional code A 932) should be subject to the anti-dumping duty imposed by Regulation (EC) No 1911/2006. The anti-dumping duty imposed by Regulation (EC) No 1911/2006 is hereby repealed with regard to the imports identified in Article 1. The customs authorities are hereby directed, pursuant to Article 14(5) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96, to take the appropriate steps to register the imports identified in Article 1. Registration shall expire nine months following the date of entry into force of this Regulation. 1.   Interested parties, if their representations are to be taken into account during the investigation, must make themselves known to the Commission, present their views in writing and submit the replies to the questionnaire mentioned in recital 8(a) of this Regulation or any other information, unless otherwise specified, within 40 days of the entry into force of this Regulation. Interested parties may also apply in writing to be heard by the Commission within the same 40-day time limit.2.   All submissions and requests made by interested parties must be made in writing (not in electronic format, unless otherwise specified) and must indicate the name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers of the interested party. All written submissions, including the information requested in this Regulation, questionnaire replies and correspondence provided by interested parties on a confidential basis shall be labelled as ‘Limited’ (4) and, in accordance with Article 19(2) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96, shall be accompanied by a non-confidential version, which will be labelled ‘For inspection by interested parties’.Any information relating to the matter and/or any request for a hearing should be sent to the following address:European CommissionDirectorate General for TradeDirectorate HOffice: N105 4/92B-1049 BrusselsFax (32 2) 295 65 05 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 March 2009.For the CommissionCatherine ASHTONMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 365, 21.12.2006, p. 26.(3)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.(4)  This means that the document is for internal use only. It is protected pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43). It is a confidential document pursuant to Article 19 of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1) and Article 6 of the WTO Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 (Anti-dumping Agreement).
",import;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;EC Regulation;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;Russia;Russian Federation;repeal;abrogation;annulment;revocation;chemical fertiliser;chemical fertilizer;inorganic fertiliser;nitrogenous fertiliser;phosphoric fertiliser;potassium fertiliser;urea,22
1149,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 2206/90 of 24 July 1990 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1569/72 laying down special measures for colza and rape seed and Regulation (EEC) No 2036/82 adopting general rules concerning special measures for peas, field beans and sweet lupins. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organization of the market in oils and fats (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2902/89 (2), and in particular Article 36 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1431/82 of 18 May 1982 laying down special measures for peas, field beans and sweet lupins (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1104/88 (4), and in particular Article 3 (5) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 1569/72 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2216/88 (6), and Regulation (EEC) No 2036/82 (7), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1190/90 (8), provide for the monetary differential amounts to be calculated using the market rates which refer to the central rates of certain Member States;Whereas, in order to clarify the provisions on the calculation of the monetary differential amounts, on the one hand, and to take account of the growing importance of the ecu, on the other hand, the ecu should be used directly as a reference basis to determine the market rate for currencies not complying with the margin of fluctuation of 2,25 % in the European Monetary System,. Regulation (EEC) No 1569/72 is hereby amended as follows:1. Point (b) of the first suparagraph of Article 2 (1) is replaced by the following:'(b) in respect of Member States other than those referred to in (a) of the percentage representing the difference between:- the agricultural conversion rate, and- the average rate of the ecu as published in the C Series of the Official Journal of the European Communities during a period to be determined.'2. The second subparagraph of Article 2 (1) is replaced by the following:'However, the rates referred to in the second indents of points (a) and (b) of the first subparagraph shall be multiplied by the correcting factor referred to in Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1677/85 (*) as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 52/90 (**).(*) OJ No L 164, 24. 6. 1985, p. 6.(**) OJ No L 8, 11. 1. 1990, p. 22.' Regulation (EEC) No 2036/82 is hereby amended as follows:1. In the second indent of Article 12a (2) (a), 'coefficient specified in Article 6 (3)' is replaced by 'correcting factor referred to in Article 6 (1)'.2. Article 12a (2) (b) is replaced by the following:'(b) In the case of Member States other than those referred to in (a), of the percentage representing the difference between:- the agricultural conversion rate, and- the average rate of the ecu as published in the C Series of the Official Journal of the European Communities during a period to be determined, multiplied by the correcting factor referred to in Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1677/85.' This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 September 1990.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 1990.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. MANNINO(1) OJ No 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66.(2) OJ No L 280, 29. 9. 1989, p. 2.(3) OJ No L 162, 12. 6. 1982, p. 28.(4) OJ No L 110, 29. 4. 1988, p. 16.(5) OJ No L 167, 25. 7. 1972, p. 9.(6) OJ No L 197, 26. 7. 1988, p. 10.(7) OJ No L 219, 28. 7. 1982, p. 1.(8) OJ No L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 39.
",currency adjustment;animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;representative rate;agricultural conversion rate;agricultural unit of account;green exchange rate;green rate;green unit of account;sunflower;sunflower seed;oil seed rape;colza seed;rape seed,22
26650,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1639/2003 of 18 September 2003 on the issuing of system A3 export licences in the fruit and vegetables sector (table grapes and apples). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 47/2003(2), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 35(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1499/2003(3) opens a tendering procedure setting the indicative refund rates and indicative quantities for which system A3 export licences may be issued.(2) In the light of the tenders submitted, the maximum refund rates and the percentages of quantities to be awarded for tenders quoting those maximum rates should be set.(3) In the case of table grapes and apples, the maximum rate necessary to award licences for the indicative quantity up to the quantities tendered for is more than one-and-a-half times the indicative refund rate. The rate must therefore be set in accordance with Article 4(4) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1961/2001 of 8 October 2001 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 as regards export refunds on fruit and vegetables(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1176/2002(5).(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,. In the case of table grapes and apples, the maximum refund rates and the percentages of quantities to be awarded under the tendering procedure opened by Regulation (EC) No 1499/2003 shall be as set out in the Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 September 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 September 2003.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 7, 11.1.2002, p. 64.(3) OJ L 215, 27.8.2003, p. 88.(4) OJ L 268, 9.10.2001, p. 8.(5) OJ L 170, 29.6.2002, p. 69.ANNEXIssuing of system A3 export licences in the fruit and vegetables sector (table grapes and apples)>TABLE>
",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;grape;table grape;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,22
40571,"2012/188/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 4 April 2012 authorising Member States to adopt certain derogations pursuant to Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the inland transport of dangerous goods (notified under document C(2012) 2166). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 on the inland transport of dangerous goods (1), and in particular Article 6(2) and (4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex I, Section I.3, Annex II, Section II.3, and Annex III, Section III.3, to Directive 2008/68/EC contain lists of national derogations, allowing specific national circumstances to be taken into account. Those lists should be updated to include new national derogations.(2) For reasons of clarity, it is appropriate to replace those sections in their entirety.(3) Directive 2008/68/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the transport of dangerous goods Committee set up by Directive 2008/68/EC,. The Member States listed in the Annex to this Decision are authorised to implement the derogations set out therein regarding the transport of dangerous goods within their territory.These derogations shall be applied without discrimination. Annex I, Section I.3, Annex II, Section II.3, and Annex III, Section III.3, to Directive 2008/68/EC are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 April 2012.For the CommissionSiim KALLASVice-President(1)  OJ L 260, 30.9.2008, p. 13.ANNEXAnnexes I, II and III to Directive 2008/68/EC are amended as follows:(1) in Annex I, Section I.3 is replaced by the following:1. Not more than 25 kg explosive substances under group D are being transported.2. Not more than 200 pieces of detonators under group B are being transported.3. Detonators and explosive substances must be packed separately in UN-certified packaging in accordance with the rules set out in Directive 2000/61/EC amending Directive 94/55/EC.4. The distance between packaging that contains detonators and packaging that contains explosive substances must be at least 1 metre. This distance has to be observed even after a sudden application of the brakes. Packaging containing explosive substances and packaging containing detonators must be placed in a way that makes it possible quickly to remove them from the vehicle.5. All other rules concerning the transport of dangerous goods by road must be observed.1. Explosives allocated on classification to UN numbers 0029, 0030, 0042, 0065, 0081, 0082, 0104, 0241, 0255, 0267, 0283, 0289, 0290, 0331, 0332, 0360 or 0361 may be carried in the same vehicle with dangerous goods allocated on classification the UN number 1942. The quantity of UN 1942 permitted to be carried shall be limited by deeming it to be an explosive of 1.1D.2. Explosives allocated on classification to UN numbers 0191, 0197, 0312, 0336, 0403, 0431 or 0453 may be carried in the same vehicle with dangerous goods (except flammable gases, infectious substances and toxic substances) in transport category 2 or dangerous goods in transport category 3, or any combination of them, provided the total mass or volume of dangerous goods in transport category 2 does not exceed 500 kg or l and the total net mass of such explosives does not exceed 500 kg.3. Explosives of 1.4G may be carried with flammable liquids and flammable gases in transport category 2 or non-flammable, non-toxic gases in transport category 3, or in any combination of them in the same vehicle, provided the total mass or volume of dangerous goods when added together does not exceed 200 kg or l and the total net mass of explosives does not exceed 20 kg.4. Explosive articles allocated on classification to UN numbers 0106, 0107 or 0257 may be carried with explosive articles in compatibility group D, E or F for which they are components. The total quantity of explosives of UN numbers 0106, 0107 or 0257 shall not exceed 20 kg.(a) be placarded according to the applicable provisions of ADR paragraph 5.3.2; or(b) in the case of a vehicle carrying not more than 10 packages containing non-fissile or fissile excepted radioactive material and where the sum of the transport indexes of these packages does not exceed 3, may alternatively carry a notice complying with the requirements laid down in national legislation.1. Training packages;2. Training tank;3. Special training Cl 1;4. Special training Cl 7.1. derogation 2-89: crossing a public road (chemicals in packages)2. derogation 4-97: 2 km (ingots of pig-iron at elevated temperatures)3. derogation 2-2001: 300 m (Classes 3, 6.1 and 8)4. derogation 6-2004: maximum 5 km (chemicals in packages)5. derogation 12-2004: 800 m (UN 3082)6. derogation 16-2004: maximum 55 km (limited quantities)7. derogation 7-2005: crossing a public road (UN 1202)8. derogation 9-2005: 1 200 m (UN 3077)9. derogation 1-2006: 600 m (chemicals in packages)10. derogation 13-2007: 8 km (chemicals in packages)11. derogation 7-2008: maximum 1,5 km (empty uncleaned tanks and tanks for Class 9)12. derogation 8-2008: 800 m (UN 2735 and UN 3082)13. derogation 2-2009: 350 m (chemicals in packages)14. derogation 3-2009: maximum 4,5 km (chemicals in packages)15. derogation 5-2009: maximum 4,5 km (chemicals in packages)16. derogation 9-2009: maximum 20 km (Class 2 in packages)17. derogation 16-2009: 200 m (IBC)(a) for the consignee in case of local distribution (except for full load and for transport with certain routings);(b) for the amount and types of packaging, if 1.1.3.6 is not applied and if the vehicle is in conformity with all the provisions of Annex A and B;(c) for empty uncleaned tanks the transport document of the last load is sufficient.1.1. Only tank-containers specifically authorised for this purpose may be used, which in other respects comply with the provisions on construction, equipment, authorisation of the construction model, tests, labelling and operation in Chapter 6.8 of Annex I, Section I.1, to Directive 2008/68/EC.1.2. The tank-container’s closing mechanism must have a pressure-release system which yields to an internal pressure of 300 kPa (3 bar) above normal pressure and in so doing frees an upward-facing opening with a pressure-release area of at least 135 cm2 (diameter 132 mm). The opening must not re-close after being activated. As a safety installation, one or more safety elements with the same activation behaviour and a corresponding pressure-release area can be used. The construction type of the safety installation must have successfully undergone type testing and type approval by the authority responsible.3.1. It must be ensured that during transport the nitroglycerine is evenly distributed in the phlegmatisation medium and no de-mixing can take place.3.2. During loading and unloading it is not permitted to remain in or on a vehicle, except in order to operate the loading and unloading equipment.3.3. At the place of unloading, the tank-containers are to be completely emptied. If they cannot be completely emptied, they are to be closed tight after unloading until they are filled again.1. Paragraphs of the ADR for inspection and tests: 6.8.2.4.2, 6.8.2.4.3, 6.8.2.4.4, 6.8.2.4.5, (ADR 1999: 211.151, 211.152, 211.153, 211.154).2. Minimum shell thickness of 3 mm for tanks with a shell compartment capacity of up to 3 500 l, and at least 4 mm thickness of mild steel for tanks with compartments with a capacity of up to 6 000 l, regardless of the type or thickness of the partitions.3. If the material used is aluminium or another metal, tanks should fulfil the requirements for thickness and other technical specifications derived from technical drawings approved by the local authority of the country where they were previously registered. In the absence of technical drawings, tanks should fulfil the requirements of 6.8.2.1.17 (211.127).4. Tanks should fulfil the requirements of marginal paragraphs 211.128, 6.8.2.1.28 (211.129), paragraph 6.8.2.2 with subparagraphs 6.8.2.2.1 and 6.8.2.2.2 (211.130, 211.131).Specific provisions concerning the approval of vehicles.Special training for drivers.(a) the dangerous goods declaration is not required;(b) older tanks/containers not constructed according to 6.8 but according to older national legislation and fitted on crew wagons may still be used;(c) older tankers, not fulfilling the requirements in 6.7 or 6.8, intended for the transport of substances of UN 1268, 1999, 3256 and 3257, with or without road surface coating equipment, may still be used for local transport and in close proximity to road work places;(d) certificates of approval for crew wagons and tankers with or without road surface coating equipment are not required.They shall be packed in IH2 drums or 4H2 boxes conforming to the packing group II performance level for solids;Not more than 5 % of each package shall be lithium and lithium ion batteries;The maximum gross mass of each package shall not exceed 25 kg;The total quantity of packages per Transport Unit shall not exceed 333 kg;No other dangerous goods may be carried.(2) in Annex II, Section II.3 is replaced by the following:1. Explosives allocated on classification to UN numbers 0029, 0030, 0042, 0065, 0081, 0082, 0104, 0241, 0255, 0267, 0283, 0289, 0290, 0331, 0332, 0360 or 0361 may be carried in the same vehicle with the dangerous goods allocated on classification UN number 1942. The quantity of UN 1942 that may be carried shall be limited by deeming it to be an explosive of 1.1D.2. Explosives allocated on classification to UN numbers 0191, 0197, 0312, 0336, 0403, 0431 or 0453 may be carried in the same vehicle with dangerous goods (except flammable gases, infectious substances and toxic substances) in transport category 2 or dangerous goods in transport category 3, or any combination of them, provided the total mass or volume of dangerous goods in transport category 2 does not exceed 500 kg or l and the total net mass of such explosives does not exceed 500 kg.3. Explosives of 1.4G may be carried with flammable liquids and flammable gases in transport category 2 or non-flammable, non-toxic gases in transport category 3, or in any combination of them in the same vehicle, provided the total mass or volume of dangerous goods when added together does not exceed 200 kg or l and the total net mass of explosives does not exceed 20 kg.4. Explosive articles allocated on classification to UN numbers 0106, 0107 or 0257 may be carried with explosive articles in compatibility group D, E or F for which they are components. The total quantity of explosives of UN numbers 0106, 0107 or 0257 shall not exceed 20 kg.(3) in Annex III, Section III.3 is replaced by the following:
",transport of dangerous goods;transport of dangerous substances;rail transport;rail connection;rail traffic;railway;transport by railway;inland waterway transport;inland waterway connection;inland waterway traffic;river traffic;river transport;intra-EU transport;inter-Community transport;intra-Community traffic;intra-Community transport;road transport;road haulage;transport by road;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,22
34695,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1232/2007 of 22 October 2007 derogating from Regulations (EC) No 2058/96, (EC) No 1964/2006 and (EC) No 1002/2007 as regards the dates for the lodging of applications for import licences and the issuing of such licences in December 2007 under tariff quotas in the rice sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1095/96 of 18 June 1996 on the implementation of the concessions set out in Schedule CXL drawn up in the wake of the conclusion of the GATT XXIV.6 negotiations (1), and in particular Article 1(1) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in rice (2), and in particular Article 13(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2058/96 of 28 October 1996 opening and providing for the management of a tariff quota for broken rice of CN code 1006 40 00 for production of food preparations of CN code 1901 10 (3) lays down specific provisions for the lodging of applications for import licences and the issuing of such licences for broken rice under tariff quota 09.4079.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1964/2006 of 22 December 2006 laying down detailed rules for the opening and administration of an import quota for rice originating in Bangladesh, pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3491/90 (4) lays down specific provisions for the lodging of applications for import licences and the issuing of such licences for rice originating in Bangladesh under tariff quota 09.4517.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1002/2007 of 29 August 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2184/96 concerning imports into the Community of rice originating in and coming from Egypt (5) lays down specific provisions for the lodging of applications for import licences and the issuing of such licences for rice under tariff quota 09.4094.(4) In view of the public holidays in 2007, derogations should be made from Regulations (EC) No 2058/96, (EC) No 1964/2006 and (EC) No 1002/2007 as regards the dates for the lodging of import licence applications and the issuing of those licences in order to ensure compliance with the quota volumes in question.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for cereals,. 1.   Notwithstanding the second subparagraph of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2058/96, applications for import licences for broken rice under quota 09.4079 may no longer be lodged for 2007 after 13:00 Brussels time on 17 December 2007.2.   Notwithstanding Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1964/2006, applications for import licences for rice originating in Bangladesh under quota 09.4517 may no longer be lodged for 2007 after 13:00 Brussels time on 17 December 2007.3.   Notwithstanding Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1002/2007, applications for import licences for rice originating in and coming from Egypt under quota 09.4094 may no longer be lodged for 2007 after 13:00 Brussels time on 14 December 2007. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 October 2007.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 146, 20.6.1996, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 96. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 797/2006 (OJ L 144, 31.5.2006, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 276, 29.10.1996, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2019/2006 (OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 48).(4)  OJ L 408, 30.12.2006, p. 19, as corrected by OJ L 47, 16.2.2007, p. 15.(5)  OJ L 226, 30.8.2007, p. 15.
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;rice;Bangladesh;People's Republic of Bangladesh;Egypt;Arab Republic of Egypt,22
36257,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1226/2008 of 8 December 2008 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 of 19 February 2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe (1), and in particular Article 11(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 lists the persons covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.(2) Council Decision 2008/922/CFSP (2) amends the Annex to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP (3) by adding 11 individuals and removing one individual. Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 should, therefore, be amended accordingly.(3) In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation should enter into force immediately,. Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 December 2008.For the CommissionEneko LANDÁBURUDirector-General for External Relations(1)  OJ L 55, 24.2.2004, p. 1.(2)  See page 22 of this Official Journal.(3)  OJ L 50, 20.2.2004, p. 66.ANNEXAnnex III to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 is amended as follows:(1) The following natural persons are added after number 168 of the list:NAME FUNCTION / REASONS FOR LISTING‘173. Newton Kachepa174. Major Kairo Mhandu175. Brigadier General Sibusio Bussie Moyo176. Brigadier General Richard Ruwodo177. Misheck Nyawani178. Columbus Mudonhi179. Isaac Mumba180. Martin Kwainona181. Paul Mudzvova182. Martin Dinha183. Faber Chidarikire(2) The following natural person is deleted from the list:‘45. Makoni, Simbarashe
",technical cooperation;technical aid;technical assistance;natural person;military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;economic sanctions;Zimbabwe;Republic of Zimbabwe;Southern Rhodesia;human rights;attack on human rights;human rights violation;protection of human rights,22
166,"Council Directive 70/388/EEC of 27 July 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to audible warning devices for motor vehicles. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof;Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament;Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee;Whereas the technical requirements which motor vehicles must satisfy pursuant to national laws relate, inter alia, to their audible warning devices;Whereas those requirements differ from one Member State to another; whereas it is therefore necessary that all Member States adopt the same requirements either in addition to or in place of their existing rules, in order, in particular, to allow the EEC type approval procedure which was the subject of the Council Directive [1] of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type approval of motor vehicles and their trailers to be applied in respect of each type of vehicle;Whereas rules on audible warning devices should include requirements relating not only to the fitting of such devices on vehicles but also to the construction of such devices;Whereas a harmonised type approval procedure for audible warning devices makes it possible for each Member State to check compliance with the common requirements relating to construction and testing and to inform the other Member States of its findings by sending a copy of the type approval certificate completed for each type of audible warning device; whereas the placing of an EEC type approval mark on all devices manufactured in conformity with the approved type obviates any need for technical checks on these devices in the other Member States;. 1. Each Member State shall approve any type of audible warning device which satisfies the construction and testing requirements laid down in item 1 of Annex I.2. The Member State which has granted type approval shall take the necessary measures to verify, in so far as is necessary and if need be in co-operation with the competent authorities in the other Member States, that production models conform to the approved type. Such verification shall be limited to spot checks. Member States shall issue to the manufacturer, or to his authorised representative, an EEC type approval mark which shall conform to the model shown in item 1.4 of Annex I, for each type of audible warning device which they approve pursuant to Article 1.Member States shall take all appropriate measures to prevent the use of marks liable to create confusion between audible warning devices which have been type approved pursuant to Article 1 and other devices. 1. No Member State may prohibit audible warning devices from being marketed on grounds relating to their construction or method of operation if those devices bear the EEC approval mark.2. Nevertheless, this provision shall not prevent a Member State from taking such measures in respect of audible warning devices bearing the EEC approval mark which, by their design, do not conform to the approved prototype.That State shall inform the other Member States and the Commission forthwith of the measures taken, specifying the reasons for its decision. The provisions of Article 5 shall also apply.There shall be failure to conform to the approved prototype, within the meaning of the first subparagraph, where the upper or lower limit specified in item 1.2.1.6 of Annex I is not observed. The competent authorities of each Member State shall within one month send to the competent authorities of the other Member States a copy of the type approval certificate for each type of audible warning device which they approve or refuse to approve. 1. If the Member State which has granted EEC approval finds that a number of audible warning devices bearing the same approval mark do not conform to the type which it has approved, it shall take the necessary measures to ensure that production models conform to the approved type. The competent authorities of that State shall advise those of the other Member States of the measures taken, which may, where necessary, extend to withdrawal of EEC approval. The said authorities shall take the same measures if they are informed by the competent authorities of another Member State of such failure to conform.2. The competent authorities of the Member States shall within one month inform each other of any withdrawal of EEC type approval, and of the reasons for such measures.3. If the Member State which has granted EEC type approval disputes the failure to conform notified to it, the Member States concerned shall endeavour to settle the dispute. The Commission shall be kept informed and shall, where necessary, hold appropriate consultations for the purpose of reaching a settlement. All decisions taken pursuant to the rules adopted in implementation of this Directive and refusing or withdrawing approval for an audible warning device or prohibiting its marketing or use shall state in detail the reasons on which they are based. A decision shall be notified to the party concerned, who shall at the same time be informed of the remedies available to him under the laws in force in the Member States and of the time limits allowed for the exercise of such remedies. No Member State may refuse to grant EEC type approval or national type approval of a vehicle on grounds relating to its audible warning device if that device bears the EEC approval mark and if it is fitted in accordance with the requirements laid down in item 2 of Annex I. For the purposes of this Directive, ""vehicle"" means any motor vehicle intended for use on the road, with or without bodywork, having at least four wheels and a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h, with the exception of vehicles which run on rails, agricultural tractors and machinery, and public works vehicles. The amendments necessary for adjusting the requirements of Annexes I and II so as to take account of technical progress shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of the Council Directive of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type approval of motor vehicles and their trailers. 01. Member States shall put into force the provisions containing the requirements needed in order to comply with this Directive within eighteen months of its notification and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.2. Member States shall ensure that the texts of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive are communicated to the Commission. 1This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 July 1970.For the CouncilThe PresidentW. Arendt[1] OJ No L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1.--------------------------------------------------ANNEX I1. EEC TYPE APPROVAL OF AN AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICE1.1 The warning device shall emit a continuous sound.1.2 The warning device shall have acoustic characteristics (frequency spectrum of the sound, level of sound pressure) and mechanical characteristics such that it can satisfy the following tests, in the order indicated.1.2.1 Measurement of sound level1.2.1.1 The warning device shall be tested in a sufficiently silent and open area [1] (ambient noise and wind noise at least 10 db (A) below the noise being measured) or in an anechoic chamber; the microphone of the measuring instrument shall be located in the direction in which the subjective sound level is at a maximum and 2 m from the front surface of the device, the microphone and the device being positioned at a height of 1·20 m above ground level.1.2.1.2 The measurements shall be made on the ""A"" weighting scale of the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standard, by means of sound-level meters conforming to the type described in Publications 179, 1st ed. (1965), of the International Electrotechnical Commission.1.2.1.3 The device shall be supplied with a voltage of 6·5, 13 or 26 volts measured at the terminal of the source of electric power, corresponding respectively to a rated voltage of 6, 12 or 24 volts.1.2.1.4 The resistance of the connecting leads, including the resistance of the terminals and contacts, must be:0·05 ohms for a 6 volt circuit0·10 ohms for a 12 volt circuit0·20 ohms for a 24 volt circuit1.2.1.5 The device shall be rigidly mounted, using the part or parts provided by the manufacturer, on a support whose mass is at least ten times that of the device and not less than 15 kg.1.2.1.6 Under the above conditions, the subjective sound pressure level must be not more than 118 dB (A) and not less than 105 dB (A).1.2.1.7 The time lapse between the moment of activation and the moment at which the sound reaches the minimum level laid down in item 1.2.1.6 above may not exceed 0·2 seconds, measured in an ambient temperature of 20±5 °C.This provision shall apply in particular to pneumatically or electro-pneumatically operated devices.1.2.1.8 Devices which are pneumatically or electro-pneumatically operated must, with the pneumatic circuit arranged in accordance with the manufacturer's specification, have the same acoustic performance as that required for electrically operated audible warning devices.1.2.2 Endurance tests1.2.2.1 The warning device must be supplied with one of the rated voltages specified in item 1.2.1.3 above, through connecting leads having one of the resistances as specified in item 1.2.1.4 above, and be operated 50000 times, each time for a period of one second, followed by a four-second break. During the test, the device must be ventilated by an air current having a speed of approximately 10 m/s.1.2.2.2 If the test is carried out in an anechoic chamber, the latter must be of sufficient volmue to allow normal dispersal of the heat emitted by the device during the endurance test.1.2.2.3 The ambient temperatures in the test room be between + 15 and + 30 °C.1.2.2.4 If, after 25000 operations, the sound level of the device has changed in relation to the sound level before the test, the device may be adjusted. After 50000 operations and if necessary further adjustment the device must pass the test described in item 1.2.1 above.1.2.3 Acoustic tests1.2.3.1 The spectrum of the sound emitted by the device, measured at a distance of 2 m, must show a sound pressure higher than that of any frequency component above 3550 Hz in the 1800 to 3550 Hz frequency band, and in no case less than 105 dB (A).1.2.3.2 The requirements stated in item 1.2.3.1 above must be satisfied by a warning device which has been submitted to the test described in item 1.2.2 above and which is supplied with a voltage of between 115% and 95% of its rated voltage.1.2.3.3 The effective voltage shall be that laid down in item 1.2.1 above.1.2.3.4 The resistance of the connecting leads, including the resistance of the battery and the contacts, shall be that laid down in item 1.2.1 above.1.2.3.5 Both the device being tested and the microphone shall be placed at the same height; the microphone must be positioned facing the front surface of the warning device in the direction in which the subjective sound level is at a maximum.1.2.3.6 The device shall be rigidly mounted, using the part or parts provided by the manufacturer, on a support whose mass is at least ten times that of the device and in any event not less than 30 kg.1.2.3.7 The above test shall be made in an anechoic chamber.1.3 Type approval tests1.3.1 The type approval tests shall be carried out on two samples of each type submitted by the manufacturer for approval; both the samples shall be subjected to all the tests and must conform to the technical specifications laid down in this Annex.1.4 Type approval mark1.4.1 The type approval mark shall be made up of a rectangle, within which shall be placed the letter ""e"" followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted the approval (1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 6 for Belgium and 12 for Luxembourg). At any point within the immediate proximity of this rectangle there shall be placed a type approval number corresponding to the number of the approval certificate completed for the prototype.1.4.2 The approval mark (symbol and number) mentioned above shall be shown on the main body of the audible warning device in such a way that it is clearly visible from the outside after the warning device has been fitted on the vehicle.1.4.3 The various marks must be clearly legible and indelible.1.4.4 The dimensions of the approval mark drawn below are expressed in millimetres; they are minimum dimensions. The ratios between the dimensions must be maintained. TIFF 2. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICE WHEN FITTED TO THE VEHICLE2.1 Acoustic testsWhen a vehicle is type approved, the characteristics of the warning device fitted to that type of vehicle shall be tested as follows:2.1.1 The sound pressure level of the device when fitted to the vehicle shall be measured at a point 7 m in front of the vehicle at a site which is open and as level as possible. The engine of the vehicle shall be stopped. The effective voltage shall be that laid down in item 1.2.1 above.2.1.2 Measurements shall be made on the ""A"" weighting scale of the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standard.2.1.3 The maximum sound pressure level shall be determined at a height of between 0·5 and 1·5 m above ground level.2.1.4 That maximum must be not less than 93 dB (A).[1] The aforementioned area may take the form, for instance, of an open space of 50 m radius having a central part of at least 20 m radius which is practically level, surfaced with concrete, asphalt or similar material, and not covered with powdery snow, tall grass, light soil or ashes. Measurements shall be carried out in fine weather. No person other than the observer taking the readings from the apparatus may remain near the audible warning device or the microphone, as the presence of spectators near cither the device or the microphone may considerably affect the readings from the apparatus. Fluctuations of the pointer which appear to be unrelated to the characteristics of the general sound level shall be ignored in taking readings.--------------------------------------------------ANNEX IITYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE TIFF --------------------------------------------------
",approval;COC;certificate of compliance;certificate of conformity;quality certificate;quality certification;noise level;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;motor vehicle;signalling device;anti-dazzle headlamp;audible warning device;dipped-beam headlamp;fog lamp;light;lighting system;main-beam headlamp;side marker lamp;stop lamp;vehicle signals;EC conformity marking,22
15497,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1139/96 of 25 June 1996 on detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 to the management of a quota for dog and cat food falling within CN code 2309 10 originating in Hungary. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 of 22 December 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreements to take account for the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof,Whereas, as part of the Europe Agreement concluded between the Community and its Member States on the one hand and Hungary on the other, concessions have been granted to the latter concerning certain agricultural products;Whereas, following the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, these concessions have been adjusted to take into account, in particular, the arrangements for trade in the agricultural sector that existed between Austria and Hungary; whereas, to this end, the abovementioned Regulation provides for the opening of an autonomous tariff quota for the first half of 1996 of dog and cat food packed for retail sale falling within CN code 2309 10 and originating in Hungary; whereas imports under this quota will benefit from an 80 % reduction in the applicable rates of duty; whereas it is therefore necessary to apply the measures provided for in Article 2 of the said Regulation with effect from 1 January 1996;Whereas it is necessary to lay down detailed rules for managing the quota; whereas this form of management requires close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission, which must be in a position to monitor how much of the quota has been used up and to inform the Member States accordingly;Whereas it should be laid down that import licences for the products in question under the abovementioned quota should be issued after a period for consideration and where necessary by applying a single percentage reduction to the quantities applied for;Whereas, in particular, care must be taken to ensure that the products in question are of Hungarian origin;Whereas the items to be entered on the applications and licences should be laid down;Whereas, in order to ensure efficient management of the arrangements provided for, the security for import licences under these arrangements should be fixed at ECU 25 per tonne;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. The products covered by CN code 2309 10 listed in the Annex hereto, originating in Hungary and benefiting from the tariff quota opened for the first half of 1996 reducing applicable customs duty to 20 % pursuant to Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 3066/95, may be imported into the Community in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation. To be eligible, the import licence application shall be accompanied by the original attestation of origin in the form of an EUR 1 certificate issued or drawn up in Hungary. 1. Applications for import licences shall be submitted to the competent authority in any Member State on the first working day of the week up to 1 p.m. Brussels time. The licence applications shall relate to a quantity of not less than five tonnes in product weight and not exceeding 1 000 tonnes.2. The Member States shall forward the import licence applications to the Commission by telex or fax not later than 6 p.m. Brussels time on the day of their submission.3. Not later than the Friday following the day of submission of the applications, the Commission shall determine and indicate to the Member States by telex or fax what licence applications it has approved.4. Upon receipt of the Commission notification, the Member States shall issue the import licences. The duration of validity of a licence shall be calculated from the date of its issue.5. The quantity released for free circulation shall not be greater than that indicated in boxes 17 and 18 of the import licence. The figure '0` shall be entered to this effect in box 19 of the licence. For products to be imported with the benefit of the reduction in customs duties provided for in Article 1, of this Regulation, the import licence application and the licence shall include:(a) in box 8, the word 'Hungary`; the licence requires the product to be imported from that country;(b) in box 24, one of the following entries:- Derecho de aduana reducido un 80 % [Anexo del Reglamento (CE) n° 1139/96]- Nedsættelse af toldsats med 80 % (Bilag i forordning (EF) nr. 1139/96)- Ermäßigung des Zolls um 80 % (Anhang der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1139/96)- Ôåëùíåéáêüò äáóìüò ìåéùìÝíïò êáôÜ 80 % [ÐáñÜñôçìá ôïõ êáíïíéóìïý (ÅÊ) áñéè. 1139/96]- 80 % customs duty reduction (Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1139/96)- Droit de douane réduit de 80 % [Annexe du règlement (CE) n° 1139/96]- Dazio doganale ridotto dell'80 % [Allegato del regolamento (CE) n. 1139/96]- Met 80 % verlaagde douanerecht [bijlage bij Verordening (EG) nr. 1139/96]- Direito aduaneiro reduzido de 80 % (Anexo do Regulamento (CE) nº 1139/96)- Arvotulli on alennettu 80 prosentilla [asetuksen (EY) N:o 1139/96 liite]- Nedsättning av tullsats med 80 % (Bilagan till förordning (EG) nr 1139/96). The rate of the security for the import licences provided for in this Regulation shall be ECU 25 per tonne. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 June 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 328, 30. 12. 1995, p. 31.ANNEXThe quantities imported under the CN code referred to in this Annex shall be subject to an 80 % reduction in the customs duty during the first half of 1996.>TABLE>
",Hungary;Republic of Hungary;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;pet food;cat food;dog food,22
913,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 546/77 of 16 March 1977 on statistical procedures in respect of the Community' s external trade. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1736/75 of 24 June 1975 on the external trade statistics of the Community and statistics of trade between Member States (1), and in particular Articles 8 and 41 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 69/73/EEC of 4 March 1969 on the harmonization of provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in respect of inward processing (2), as last amended by Directive 76/119/EEC (3),Having regard to Council Directive 76/119/EEC of 18 December 1975 on the harmonization of provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in respect of outward processing,Whereas statistical returns in respect of importation for inward processing or of exportation after inward processing, on the one hand, and of exportation for outward processing or of importation after outward processing, on the other hand, should correspond to the customs arrangements for inward and outward processing respectively ; whereas these customs arrangements bear different names in the Member States;Whereas the table of equivalence should therefore be established between these statistical procedures and the customs procedures under which the harmonization of provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action on inward and outward processing arrangements is carried out:Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on External Trade Statistics,. Statistical procedures in respect of importation for inward processing and of exportation after inward processing shall relate to import and export operations carried out in Member States under the customs procedures named below: >PIC FILE= ""T0011862""> Statistical procedures in respect of exportation for outward processing and of importation after outward processing shall relate to import and export operations carried out in Member States under the customs procedures named below: >PIC FILE= ""T0011863"">   (1)OJ No L 183, 14.7.1975, p. 3. (2)OJ No L 58, 8.3.1969, p. 1. (3)OJ No L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 58. Statistical procedures in respect of ""other importations"" and ""other exportations"" shall relate to the operations carried out in Member States under customs procedures other than those specified in Articles 1 and 2. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 March 1977.For the CommissionFranรงois-Xavier ORTOLIVice-President
",inward processing;inward processing arrangements;inward processing traffic;outward processing;outward processing arrangements;outward processing traffic;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;statistics;statistical abstract;statistical analysis;statistical data;statistical information;statistical monitoring;statistical source;statistical survey;statistical table;EU customs procedure;Community customs procedure;European Union customs procedure;foreign trade;external trade,22
9394,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1911/91 of 26 June 1991 on the application of the provisions of Community law to the Canary Islands. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 25 (4) thereof,Having regard to the amended proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas, by virtue of Article 25 of the Act of Accession, the Treaties and the acts of the institutions of the European Communities apply to the Canary Islands, subject to the derogations set out in that Article, in Article 155 and in Protocol 2 to the  said Act;Whereas these arrangements exclude the Canary Islands in particular from the Community's customs territory and from application of the common commercial policy, the common agricultural policy and the common fisheries policy; whereas experience has  however shown that the development of the Canary Islands would be better served by their full integration into the common policies and the process of completing the internal market; whereas the arrangements laid down in the Act of Accession should  therefore be amended and the Canary Islands integrated into the Community's customs territory;Whereas, pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 25 (4) of the Act of Accession, the Council, at Spain's request, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, may decide unanimously to include the Canary  Islands in the customs territory of the Community and to define the appropriate measures aimed at extending to the Canary Islands the provisions of Community law in force; whereas Spain made such a request on 7 March 1990 pursuant to the aforementionedArticle;Whereas integration of the Canary Islands into all Community policies requires a gradual process over an appropriate transitional period, without prejudice to any special measures designed to take account of the specific constraints deriving from the  remoteness of the Canary Islands, their island location and their historical economic and tax arrangements; whereas such measures will have to be the subject of a special programme of options specific to the remote and insular nature of the Canary  Islands, to be adopted pursuant to this Regulation;Whereas application of the common agricultural policy to the Canary Islands will make possible the free movement of products on the conditions applicable to mainland Spain (end of the transitional period: 31 December 1995) with the exception of the  supplementary trade mechanisms as regards the supplying of the Canary Islands; whereas, in this framework, the free movement of products between the Canary Islands and the rest of Spain will be ensured; whereas full application of the common  agricultural policy is subject to the entry into force of specific supply arrangements; whereas the application of this policy will have to be accompanied in addition by specific measures relating to the agricultural production of the Canary Islands;  whereas it is therefore necessary to maintain the provisions of the Act of Accession relating to the application of the common agricultural policy to the Canary Islands until the entry into force of such supply arrangements with the exception of those  governing the access of agricultural products originating in the Canary Islands to the other parts of the Community; whereas the provisions of Protocol 2 relating to bananas must remain in force;Whereas it is necessary to apply the common fisheries policy to the Canary Islands on the entry into force of this Regulation on the conditions applicable to mainland Spain (end of the transitional period: 31 December 1995), subject to specific measures  to be determined under existing legislation;Whereas historical recognition of the Canaries' island status has been reflected in successive special economic and tax arrangements designed to compensate for the disadvantages deriving from the archipelago's geographical isolation;Whereas, in this context, the strengthening of the Canary Islands' integration into the Community is not incompatible with the maintenance of indirect taxation specific to these islands, especially the exclusion of the Canary Islands from the  territorial field of application of the common VAT system pursuant to Article 26 in conjunction with Annex I, V, 2 to the Act of Accession, amending Article 3 (2) of the Sixth Directive 77/388/EEC (4) and the continuing exclusion of the Canary Islands  from the territorial field of application of the Directives concerning manufactured tobacco pursuant to Article 26 in conjunction with Annex I, V, 3 and 4 to the Act of Accession;Whereas the Community takes favourable note of the aims of the reform initiated by Spain in respect of the tax aspects of the economic and tax arrangements for the Canary Islands; whereas this reform provides for the gradual introduction of up-to-date  indirect taxation as an instrument of economic and social development and the financing of local budgets, creating the conditions for total integration into the Community at the end of a transitional period not exceeding 10 years;Whereas, until 31 December 2000 at the latest, in two five-year stages as part of a dynamic process in conjunction with the gradual entry of the Canary Islands into the customs union, it is desirable to authorize a number of total or partial exemptions  for local products from application of the new so-called 'arbitrio sur la production et sur les importations (APIM)' (tax on production and imports) tax, provided that these exemptions contribute to promotion of local activities; whereas, however,  application of this charge should be suspended for products coming under the common agricultural policy until the application of that policy, it being understood that, when these products are imported from non-member countries, the provisions in force  in the Canary Islands in respect of trade with such countries shall be maintained until the same date;Whereas the dismantling of this charge will have to be accompanied by the gradual adoption of the common customs tariff as from the entry into force of this Regulation and for the same transitional period, so as to ensure the complete integration of the  Canary Islands into the customs union by 31 December 2000;Whereas, however, as regards products coming under the common agricultural policy, application of the Common Customs Tariff and other import duties is dependent on the entry into force of the specific measures to supply the Canary Islands with essential  agricultural products; whereas at all events the gradual application of the Common Customs Tariff to the Canary Islands may be accompanied, where appropriate, by specific tariff measures or derogations from the common commercial policy for certain  sensitive products; whereas such measures may also be taken in respect of the arrangements applicable to free zones;Whereas the charge known as the 'arbitrio insular - tarifa especial' applicable to products supplied by other parts of the Community on the terms set out in Article 6 (3) of Protocol 2 shall not be extended beyond 31 December 1992 except as applied on a  case-by-case basis, until 31 December 2000 at the latest, to be decided upon by the Council; whereas the levying of this charge on products imported into the Canary Islands from non-Community countries will have to be phased out from 1 January 1996 so  that it is completely eliminated by 31 December 2000, without prejudice to obligations under existing arrangements;Whereas provision should be made for the possibility of applying safeguard measures until 31 December 1999 at the latest,. The provisions of the Treaties and the acts of the institutions of the European Communities in respect of which the Act of Accession provided for derogations shall apply to the Canary Islands on the terms set out in this Regulation. 1. On the entry into force of the specific arrangements referred to in paragraph 2, the common agricultural policy shall apply to the Canary Islands on the terms laid down for mainland Spain. However:- the supplementary trade mechanism provided for in the Act of Accession shall not apply to the entry into the Canary Islands of the products in question,- the rules in force for mainland Spain shall apply to products originating in the Canary Islands and sent to other parts of the Community upon entry into force of this Regulation.2. Application of the common agricultural policy shall be accompanied by specific supply arrangements.3. Application of the common agricultural policy shall take account of the special features of Canary Islands production. The common fisheries policy shall apply to the Canary Islands on the terms laid down for mainland Spain, as from the entry into force of this Regulation. Application of the common fisheries policy shall be accompanied by specific measures  designed to take account, where necessary, of the special features of Canary Islands production. 1. Pursuant to Article 26 in conjunction with Annex I, V, 2 to the Act of Accession amending Article 3(2) of the Sixth Directive 77/388/EEC, the territory of the Canary Islands shall remain outside the field of application of the common VAT  system.2. Pursuant to Article 26 in conjunction with Annex I, V, 3 and 4 to the Act of Accession, Spain may refrain from applying the provisions of Directives 72/464/EEC (5) and 79/32/EEC (6) to the Canary Islands. 1. For a transitional period which shall not extend beyond 31 December 2000, the Spanish authorities are hereby authorized to impose a tax on production and imports (APIM) on all products entering or produced in the Canary Islands. However,  in respect of products coming under the common agricultural policy this possibility may not be implemented until the entry into force of the specific supply arrangements referred to in Article 2 (2).2. By 31 December 1995, the rates for the tax shall be set in conformity with paragraph 3. As from 1 January 1996, these rates shall be reduced by 20 % each year so that the tax will disappear by the end of the period laid down in paragraph 1.3. The rates applicable may vary depending on the category of product between 0,1 and 5 %; these rates may, however, rise to 15 % in the case of manufactured tobacco (CN codes 2402 10 00 and 2402 20 00). They may under no circumstances be increased by  more than 15 % of the initial rate. This variation in rates must in no case be such as to give rise to discrimination against products of Community origin.4. During the transitional period referred to in paragraph 1, in view of the specific situation of the Canary Islands and the prospect of their full integration into the customs union, exemptions from the tax, partial or total, depending on economic  requirements, may be authorized for local products up to 31 December 1995. Such exemptions must form part of the strategy for the economic and social development of the Canary Islands, taking account of the Community support framework, and help to  promote local activities, though they must not be such as to change trading conditions to an extent contrary to the common interest.5. The arrangements for exemptions adopted by the competent authorities pursuant to paragraph 4 shall be notified to the Commission, which shall inform the Member States thereof and have two months to assess their conformity with the aims defined in  that paragraph. If the Commission has made no comment within that period, the arrangement shall be deemed to have been approved.6. During 1995, the Commission, after consulting the Spanish authorities, shall examine the impact of the measures taken on the economy of the Canary Islands and the prospects for their integration into the Community's customs territory. On the basis of  this examination, the Spanish authorities may be authorized, in accordance with the criteria in paragraph 4 and the procedure in paragraph 5, to maintain the exemptions in force, in whole or in part, until 31 December 2000 at the latest. 1. For a transitional period, which shall not extend beyond 31 December 2000, the Common Customs Tariff (CCT) shall be progressively introduced in accordance with the following timetable;- up to 31 December 1992, the rates of duty applicable shall be equal to 30 % of the CCT rates; from 1 January 1993, these rates shall be equal to 35 % of the CCT rates, and shall rise to 40 % of the CCT rates from 1 January 1994 and to 50 % thereof  from 1 January 1995;- from 1 January 1996 onwards, these rates shall be increased by 10 % per year so that the CCT shall apply in full to the Canary Islands at the end of the transitional period.2. However, application of the CCT and other import duties applicable under the common agricultural policy shall be suspended until the entry into force of the specific supply arrangements referred to in Article 2 (2).3. Application of the CCT to the Canary Islands shall be without prejudice to any specific tariff measures or derogations from the common commercial policy, should the need arise, in respect of certain sensitive products. Customs measures may also be  taken in respect of the arrangements applicable to free zones.4. The charge known as the 'arbitrio insular - tarifa especial' of the Canary Islands shall be applied to products supplied by other parts of the Community on the terms laid down in Article 6 (3) of Protocol 2 to the Act of Accession, though it may not  be continued beyond 31 December 1992. On a case-by-case basis, however, the Council may, at Spain's request and in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 6 (3) of Protocol 2, authorize the application of this charge to certain sensitive  products until 31 December 2000 at the latest. Without prejudice to obligations arising out of existing agreements, the levying of this charge on imported products originating in non-Community countries shall be phased out from 1 January 1996 so as to  be completely eliminated by 31 December 2000.5. Where it is found that application of the first paragraph leads to a deflection of trade, the Commission may decide that the difference in import duties shall be levied on goods in free circulation in the Canary Islands when these are introduced into  the other parts of the Community's customs territory. The common commercial policy shall apply to the Canary Islands on the terms laid down for Spain in the Act of Accession without prejudice to the specific measures referred to in Articles 2 (2), 6 (3) and 10 (3) of this Regulation. The Commission shall adopt appropriate measures to prevent any speculative movement or deflection of trade resulting from the amendment of the trade arrangements applicable to the Canary Islands. The Council, on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament and the Economic and Social Committee, shall adopt a programme of options specific to the remote and insular nature of the Canary Islands. This  programme shall include the specific measures referred to in Article 2 (2) and (3), Article 3 and Article 6 (3). This multi-sector programme of operations comprising legislative measures and financial commitments relating to the application of the  common policies to reflect constraints specific to the Canary Islands, shall be given effect before 31 December 1992 by the adoption by the Council or the Commission, as the case may be, of the necessary legal acts, in accordance with the provisions of  the Treaty. 01. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 1991.2. The provisions of this Regulation concerning the application of the common agricultural policy shall apply from the entry into force of the specific supply arrangements provided for in Article 2 (2). Those arrangements shall enter into force no later  than 1 January 1992. However, the provisions of Protocol 2 to the Act of Accession on access for products originating in the Canary Islands to the rest of the Community shall expire on the entry into force of this Regulation, subject to paragraph 3.3. The provisions of Protocol 2 to the Act of Accession relating to bananas shall continue to apply. 1The safeguard measures provided for in Article 379 of the Act of Accession shall apply, in the eventualities provided for in that Article, to any sector affected by the new arrangements integrating the Canary Islands into the Community, but  only until 31 December 1999. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 26 June 1991. For the CouncilThe PresidentR. STEICHEN(1) OJ No C 67, 15. 3. 1991, p. 8. (2) OJ No C 158, 17. 6. 1991. (3) Opinion dlivered on 30 May 1991 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (4) OJ No L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 1. (5) OJ No L 303, 31. 12. 1972, p. 1. (6) OJ No L 10, 16. 1.  1979, p. 8.
",European integration;European unification;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);customs territory (EU);EC customs territory;customs territory of the EEC;single market;Community internal market;EC internal market;EU single market;Canary Islands;Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands,22
27808,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 188/2004 of 2 February 2004 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in Jordan. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001(3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 209/2003(4), opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Malta, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip respectively.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 187/2004(5) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97(7), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for uniflorous (bloom) carnations originating in Jordan; the Customs duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2004. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of uniflorous (bloom) carnations (CN code ex 0603 10 20 ) originating in Jordan, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 4 February 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 February 2004.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodrĂ­guezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22.(2) OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 109, 19.4.2001, p. 2.(4) OJ L 28, 4.2.2003, p. 30.(5) See page 8 of this Official Journal.(6) OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16.(7) OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1.
",floriculture;flower;flower-growing;import;Jordan;Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession,22
23930,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1083/2002 of 21 June 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 347/2002 opening crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 for table wine in France. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2585/2001(2), and in particular Articles 30 and 33 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 347/2002(3) opens the crisis distillation provided for in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 for a maximum quantity of 4 million hectolitres of table wine in France.(2) In view of the market situation for table wine in France, that maximum quantity should be adjusted and set at 3,85 million hectolitres.(3) According to information received from the French authorities, the distillation contracts concluded between producers and distillers from 1 March to 29 March 2002 cover a total volume of 2,349 million hectolitres. France therefore requests the opening of a new period for concluding contracts for a volume of 1,501 million hectolitres to dispose of the surplus stocks which continue to severely depress the market as the next harvest approaches.(4) The level of crisis distillation contracts concluded in France in March has not produced the full desired results because it was also possible to sell wine to merchants, although in some cases at prices lower than those paid for distillation, but on favourable take-over and payment terms. These terms have led producers facing cash-flow difficulties to conclude sales contracts to the detriment of deliveries of wine for crisis distillation. At present merchants have probably largely covered their requirements for the year and thus no further major selling of wine is likely. Also, the outlook for the next harvest does not suggest that production is likely to fall significantly.(5) In addition, updated market data confirm the need to withdraw approximately 3,85 million hectolitres in order to reduce stocks of table wine to an acceptable level in anticipation of the next harvest. Wine prices have not increased, except temporarily in March when crisis distillation was opened. Since then they have fallen again. The stocks still held by producers must therefore be disposed of as quickly as possible.(6) In conclusion, the conditions for selling wine when crisis distillation was opened last March prevented that measure from having its full effect. Producers were able to find buyers for their wine on interesting payment and delivery terms, even at low prices. These effects no longer exist, and the only decisive factor is now quantity. Producers must therefore eliminate their surplus stocks before the next harvest while there are few opportunities for selling them on the market.(7) It is therefore proposed that the possibility of concluding crisis distillation contracts be reopened for a period of approximately three months. As a result, it is necessary to alter the various dates in the Regulation for the approval of contracts, notification to the Commission of the quantities of wine covered by contracts and delivery of the wine to the distilleries.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. Regulation (EC) No 347/2002 is amended as follows:1. In Article 1, the maximum quantity of 4 million hectolitres is replaced by 3,85 million hectolitres.2. Article 3 is replaced by the following: ""Article 3Producers may conclude contracts as provided for in Article 65 of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 from 1 to 29 March 2002 and from 24 June to 30 September 2002. Contracts shall be accompanied by proof that a security equal to EUR 5 per hectolitre has been lodged. Contracts may not be transferred.""3. Article 4(2) is replaced by the following: ""2. The Member State shall take the administrative steps necessary to approve the above contracts by 6 May 2002 at the latest in the case of contracts concluded in the period 1 to 29 March 2002 and by 10 October 2002 at the latest in the case of contracts concluded from 24 June to 30 September 2002, shall specify the rate of reduction applied and the quantity of wine accepted per contract and shall stipulate that the producer may cancel the contract where the quantity to be distilled is reduced. The Member State shall notify the Commission before 20 May 2002 or before 20 October 2002 respectively of the quantities of such wine covered by approved contracts.""4. Article 4(3) is replaced by the following: ""3. In the case of contracts concluded from 1 to 29 March 2002, the wine must be delivered to the distilleries by 31 July 2002 at the latest and the alcohol obtained must be delivered to the intervention agency by 31 December 2002 at the latest.In the case of contracts concluded from 24 June to 30 September 2002, the wine must be delivered to the distilleries by 30 November 2002 at the latest and the alcohol obtained must be delivered to the intervention agency by 31 January 2003 at the latest."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 24 June 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 June 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1.(2) OJ L 345, 29.12.2001, p. 10.(3) OJ L 55, 26.2.2002, p. 14.
",France;French Republic;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;wine;table wine;ordinary wine;wine for direct consumption;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery;viticulture;grape production;winegrowing,22
17386,"98/246/EC: Commission Decision of 19 March 1998 concerning the importation of meat products from Mexico and amending Decision 97/222/EC (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat or meat products from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 97/79/EC (2) and in particular Articles 21a and 22 thereof,Whereas Council Decision 79/542/EEC (3), as last amended by Commission Decision 98/146/EC (4), draws up a list of third countries from which the Member States authorise imports of bovine animals, swine, equidae, sheep and goats, fresh meat and meat products;Whereas Commission Decision 97/221/EEC (5) lays down the animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of meat products;Whereas Commission Decision 97/222/EC (6), as amended by Decision 97/737/EC (7), draws up the list of third countries authorised to use the specimen animal health certificate in respect of meat products imported from third countries;Whereas the animal health situation and the veterinary services of Mexico, fulfil the requirements to make possible the imports into the Community of some categories of fresh meat;Whereas Decision 97/222/EC should be amended accordingly;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. In part II of the Annex to Decision 97/222/EC, the following line is inserted in accordance with the alphabetic order of the ISO code:>TABLE> This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 March 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.(2) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998, p. 31.(3) OJ L 146, 14. 6. 1979, p. 15.(4) OJ L 46, 17. 2. 1998, p. 8.(5) OJ L 89, 4. 4. 1997, p. 32.(6) OJ L 89, 4. 4. 1997, p. 39.(7) OJ L 295, 29. 10. 1997, p. 39.
",import;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;Mexico;United Mexican States;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;fresh meat;health certificate,22
15145,"96/716/EC: Commission Decision of 29 November 1996 on financial aid from the Community for the operation of the Community Reference Laboratory for the analysis and testing of milk and milk products (Laboratoire central d'hygiène alimentaire, Paris, France) (Only the French text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field   (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC  (2), and in particular Article 28 (2) thereof,Whereas Chapter I of Annex D to Council Directive 92/46/EEC of 16 June 1992 laying down the health  rules for the production and placing on the market of raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk-based  products  (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, designates  the Laboratoire central d'hygiène alimentaire, Paris, France as the Community Reference Laboratory  for the analysis and testing of milk and milk products;Whereas all the functions and duties which the laboratory has to perform are specified in Chapter  II of Annex D to the abovementioned Directive; whereas Community assistance must be conditional on  the accomplishment of those functions and duties by the laboratory;Whereas Community financial aid should be granted to the Community Reference Laboratory to assist  it in carrying out the said functions and duties;Whereas, for budgetary reasons, Community assistance should be granted for a period of one year;Whereas, for supervisory purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21  April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy  (4), as last amended by Regulation  (EEC) No 2048/88  (5), should apply;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the  Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Community hereby grants financial assistance to France for the  functions and duties to be carried out by the Community Reference Laboratory for the analysis and  testing of milk and milk products referred to in Chapter II of Annex D to Directive 92/46/EEC. The Laboratoire central d'hygiène alimentaire, Paris, France shall perform the  functions and duties referred to in Article 1. The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of ECU 100  000 for the  period 1 January to 31 December 1997. The Community's financial assistance shall be paid as follows:-  70  % by way of an advance at France's request,-  the balance following presentation of supporting documents by France. Those documents must be  presented before 1 March 1998. Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 shall apply mutatis mutandis. This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.. Done at Brussels, 29 November 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the CommissionCOMMISSION DECISION of 29 November 1996 on financial aid from the  Community for the operation of the Community Reference Laboratory for the analysis and testing of  milk and milk products (Laboratoire central d'hygiène alimentaire, Paris, France) (Only the French  text is authentic) (96/716/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field   (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC  (2), and in particular Article 28 (2) thereof,Whereas Chapter I of Annex D to Council Directive 92/46/EEC of 16 June 1992 laying down the health  rules for the production and placing on the market of raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk-based  products  (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, designates  the Laboratoire central d'hygiène alimentaire, Paris, France as the Community Reference Laboratory  for the analysis and testing of milk and milk products;Whereas all the functions and duties which the laboratory has to perform are specified in Chapter  II of Annex D to the abovementioned Directive; whereas Community assistance must be conditional on  the accomplishment of those functions and duties by the laboratory;Whereas Community financial aid should be granted to the Community Reference Laboratory to assist  it in carrying out the said functions and duties;Whereas, for budgetary reasons, Community assistance should be granted for a period of one year;Whereas, for supervisory purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21  April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy  (4), as last amended by Regulation  (EEC) No 2048/88  (5), should apply;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the  Standing Veterinary Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1The Community hereby grants financial assistance to France for the  functions and duties to be carried out by the Community Reference Laboratory for the analysis and  testing of milk and milk products referred to in Chapter II of Annex D to Directive 92/46/EEC.Article 2The Laboratoire central d'hygiène alimentaire, Paris, France shall perform the  functions and duties referred to in Article 1.Article 3The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of ECU 100  000 for the  period 1 January to 31 December 1997.Article 4The Community's financial assistance shall be paid as follows:-  70  % by way of an advance at France's request,-  the balance following presentation of supporting documents by France. Those documents must be  presented before 1 March 1998.Article 5Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 shall apply mutatis mutandis.Article 6This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.Done at Brussels, 29 November 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission
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5525,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 604/2012 of 3 July 2012 establishing a prohibition of fishing for saithe in VI; EU and international waters of Vb, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 44/2012 of 17 January 2012 fixing for 2012 the fishing opportunities available in EU waters and, to EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2012.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2012.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2012 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 July 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 25, 27.01.2012, p. 55.ANNEXNo 7/T&QMember State SpainStock POK/56-14Species Saithe (Pollachius virens)Zone VI; EU and international waters of Vb, XII and XIVDate 12.6.2012
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18471,"1999/47/EC: Commission Decision of 8 January 1999 amending Decisions 94/432/EC, 94/433/EC, 94/434/EC and 95/380/EC laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Directives 93/23/EEC, 93/24/EEC and 93/25/EEC on the statistical surveys to be carried out on pig, bovine animal, sheep and goat livestock and production (notified under document number C(1998) 4541). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 93/23/EEC of 1 June 1993 on the statistical surveys to be carried out on pig production (1), as last amended by Directive 97/77/EC (2), and in particular Article 1, Article 6(3) and Article 8(2),Having regard to Council Directive 93/24/EEC of 1 June 1993 on the statistical surveys to be carried out on bovine animal production (3), as last amended by Directive 97/77/EC, and in particular Article 1(3), Article 6(3) and Article 8(2),Having regard to Council Directive 93/25/EEC of 1 June 1993 on the statistical surveys to be carried out on sheep and goat production (4), as last amended by Directive 97/77/EC, and in particular Article 1(4), Article 7(2) and Article 10(2),Whereas, Directive 97/77/EC amended Directives 93/23/EEC, 93/24/EEC and 93/25/EEC concerning the frequency and the reference periods of the statistical surveys to be carried out on pig, bovine animal and sheep and goat production;Whereas, Commission Decisions 94/432/EC (5), 94/433/EC (6) and 94/434/EC (7) of 30 May 1994, as amended by Commission Decision 95/380/EC (8) of 18 September 1995, lay down detailed rules for the application of Council Directives 93/23/EEC, 93/24/EEC and 93/25/EEC;Whereas, according to the new rules resulting from Directive 97/77/EC the Decisions 94/432/EC, 94/433/EC and 94/434/EC have to be amended especially when concerning the reference periods of the surveys;Whereas, those Member States whose pig population is less than three million heads may be authorised to carry out only one pig survey per year and at different dates;Whereas, Member States whose bovine animal population makes up only a small percentage of the overall population of the Community may be authorised to dispense altogether with one of the two surveys in May/June or November/December;Whereas the Member States may, at their request, be authorised to provide the prescribed breakdown by herd size classes and the breakdown at regional level for the final results of even-numbered years and/or for those of a given month of the year;Whereas applications have been made by the Member States for the types of authorisation mentioned below;Whereas the results of the surveys compiled in Finland at regional level shall be harmonised with the NUTS 2 nomenclature;Whereas the results of the sheep and goat surveys compiled in Belgium at regional level shall be simplified at NUTS 1 level;Whereas the envisaged measures of this Decision are in line with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Statistics set up by the Council Decision 72/279/EEC (9),. Decision 94/432/EC shall be amended as follows:1. in Article 5:(a) paragraph 1. 'April and August` shall be replaced by 'April and August or May/June`;(b) paragraph 2. shall be replaced by the following:'Pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 1(2) of Directive 93/23/EEC the Member States listed in point (b) of Annex IV are authorised to carry out the survey once a year in April, May/June, August or November/December.`;(c) paragraph 4. 'April and August` shall be replaced by 'April or May/June or August`.2. in Annex I the text:>TABLE>shall be replaced by:>TABLE>.3. in Annex II, footnote (a) shall read:'(a) Breakdown optional for B, DK, NL, S`.4. in Annex IV:(a) point (a) 'April and August` shall be replaced by 'April and August or May/June`;(b) point (b) 'to dispense altogether with the April and August surveys` shall be replaced by 'to carry out the survey once a year`;the text 'Ireland` shall be added.(c) point (c) the headings:>TABLE>,shall be replaced by the headings:>TABLE>;(d) point (d) 'April or August` shall be replaced by 'April or May/June or August`.The headings:>TABLE>,shall be replaced by the headings:>TABLE>.Under the heading 'May/June` 'Germany` shall be added.(e) point (e) under the heading 'in even years` 'Germany` shall be deleted.Under the heading 'a given month of the year` 'Belgium, May` and 'Germany, May` shall be added. The text 'Denmark, June` shall be replaced by 'Denmark, May` and 'Netherlands, May` shall be replaced by 'Netherlands, April`. Decision 94/433/EC shall be amended as follows:1. in Article 7(2) 'December` shall be replaced by 'November/December`.2. in Annex II the text:>TABLE>,shall be replaced by:>TABLE>.3. in Annex III, footnote (a) shall read:'(a) Breakdown optional for B, DK, NL, S`.4. in Annex V:(a) points (b) and (c) 'December` shall be replaced by the text 'November/December`;(b) point (d) the text 'Germany` shall be added;(c) point (e) under the heading 'in even years` 'Germany` shall be deleted,under the heading 'May/June` 'Germany` shall be added. Decision 94/434/EC shall be amended as follows:1. in Annex II:(a)>TABLE>shall be replaced by>TABLE>.(b)>TABLE>,shall be replaced by the text>TABLE>;2. in Annex III, table 1, footnote (b) shall read:'(b) Optional for B, D, NL, S`.in Annex III, table 2, footnote (c) shall read:'(c) Optional for B, D, NL, S`.3. in Annex V point (b) the text 'Germany` shall be deleted. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 January 1999.For the CommissionYves-Thibault DE SILGUYMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 149, 21. 6. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 10, 16. 1. 1998, p. 28.(3) OJ L 149, 21. 6. 1993, p. 5.(4) OJ L 149, 21. 6. 1993, p. 10.(5) OJ L 179, 13. 7. 1994, p. 22.(6) OJ L 179, 13. 7. 1994, p. 27.(7) OJ L 179, 13. 7. 1994, p. 33.(8) OJ L 228, 23. 9. 1995, p. 25.(9) OJ L 179, 7. 8. 1972, p. 1.
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36802,"Directive 2009/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests (Codified version) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),Whereas:(1) Directive 98/27/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 1998 on injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests (3) has been substantially amended several times (4). In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Directive should be codified.(2) Certain Directives, listed in Annex I to this Directive, lay down rules with regard to the protection of consumers' interests.(3) Current mechanisms available for ensuring compliance with those Directives, both at national and at Community level, do not always allow infringements harmful to the collective interests of consumers to be terminated in good time. Collective interests means interests which do not include the cumulation of interests of individuals who have been harmed by an infringement. This is without prejudice to individual actions brought by individuals who have been harmed by an infringement.(4) As far as the purpose of bringing about the cessation of practices that are unlawful under the national provisions applicable is concerned, the effectiveness of national measures transposing the Directives in question, including protective measures that go beyond the level required by those Directives, provided they are compatible with the Treaty and allowed by those Directives, may be thwarted where those practices produce effects in a Member State other than that in which they originate.(5) Those difficulties can disrupt the smooth functioning of the internal market, their consequence being that it is sufficient to move the source of an unlawful practice to another country in order to place it out of reach of all forms of enforcement. This constitutes a distortion of competition.(6) Those difficulties are likely to diminish consumer confidence in the internal market and may limit the scope for action by organisations representing the collective interests of consumers or independent public bodies responsible for protecting the collective interests of consumers, adversely affected by practices that infringe Community law.(7) Those practices often extend beyond the frontiers between the Member States. There is an urgent need for some degree of approximation of national provisions designed to enjoin the cessation of the unlawful practices irrespective of the Member State in which the unlawful practice has produced its effects. With regard to jurisdiction, this is without prejudice to the rules of private international law and the Conventions in force between Member States, while respecting the general obligations of the Member States deriving from the Treaty, in particular those related to the smooth functioning of the internal market.(8) The objective of the action envisaged can only be attained by the Community. It is therefore incumbent on the Community to act.(9) The third paragraph of Article 5 of the Treaty makes it incumbent on the Community not to go beyond what is necessary to achieve the objectives of the Treaty. In accordance with that Article, the specific features of national legal systems must be taken into account to every extent possible by leaving Member States free to choose between different options having equivalent effect. The courts or administrative authorities competent to rule on the proceedings referred to in this Directive should have the right to examine the effects of previous decisions.(10) One option should consist in requiring one or more independent public bodies, specifically responsible for the protection of the collective interests of consumers, to exercise the rights of action set out in this Directive. Another option should provide for the exercise of those rights by organisations whose purpose is to protect the collective interests of consumers, in accordance with criteria laid down by national law.(11) Member States should be able to choose between or combine these two options in designating at national level the bodies and/or organisations qualified for the purposes of this Directive.(12) For the purposes of intra-Community infringements the principle of mutual recognition should apply to these bodies and/or organisations. The Member States should, at the request of their national entities, communicate to the Commission the name and purpose of their national entities which are qualified to bring an action in their own country according to the provisions of this Directive.(13) It is the business of the Commission to ensure the publication of a list of these qualified entities in the Official Journal of the European Union. Until a statement to the contrary is published, a qualified entity is assumed to have legal capacity if its name is included in that list.(14) Member States should be able to require that a prior consultation be undertaken by the party that intends to bring an action for an injunction, in order to give the defendant an opportunity to bring the contested infringement to an end. Member States should be able to require that this prior consultation take place jointly with an independent public body designated by those Member States.(15) Where the Member States have established that there should be prior consultation, a deadline of two weeks after the request for consultation is received should be set after which, should the cessation of the infringement not be achieved, the applicant shall be entitled to bring an action, without any further delay, before the competent court or administrative authority.(16) It is appropriate that the Commission report on the functioning of this Directive and in particular on its scope and on the operation of prior consultation.(17) The application of this Directive should not prejudice the application of Community competition rules.(18) This Directive should be without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States concerning the time limits for transposition and application in national law of the Directives set out in Annex II, Part B,. Scope1.   The purpose of this Directive is to approximate the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to actions for an injunction referred to in Article 2 aimed at the protection of the collective interests of consumers included in the Directives listed in Annex I, with a view to ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market.2.   For the purposes of this Directive, an infringement means any act contrary to the Directives listed in Annex I as transposed into the internal legal order of the Member States which harms the collective interests referred to in paragraph 1. Actions for an injunction1.   Member States shall designate the courts or administrative authorities competent to rule on proceedings commenced by qualified entities within the meaning of Article 3 seeking:(a) an order with all due expediency, where appropriate by way of summary procedure, requiring the cessation or prohibition of any infringement;(b) where appropriate, measures such as the publication of the decision, in full or in part, in such form as deemed adequate and/or the publication of a corrective statement with a view to eliminating the continuing effects of the infringement;(c) in so far as the legal system of the Member State concerned so permits, an order against the losing defendant for payments into the public purse or to any beneficiary designated in or under national legislation, in the event of failure to comply with the decision within a time limit specified by the courts or administrative authorities, of a fixed amount for each day’s delay or any other amount provided for in national legislation, with a view to ensuring compliance with the decisions.2.   This Directive shall be without prejudice to the rules of private international law with respect to the applicable law, that is, normally, either the law of the Member State where the infringement originated or the law of the Member State where the infringement has its effects. Entities qualified to bring an actionFor the purposes of this Directive, a ‘qualified entity’ means any body or organisation which, being properly constituted according to the law of a Member State, has a legitimate interest in ensuring that the provisions referred to in Article 1 are complied with, in particular:(a) one or more independent public bodies, specifically responsible for protecting the interests referred to in Article 1, in Member States in which such bodies exist; and/or(b) organisations whose purpose is to protect the interests referred to in Article 1, in accordance with the criteria laid down by the national law. Intra-Community infringements1.   Each Member State shall take the measures necessary to ensure that, in the event of an infringement originating in that Member State, any qualified entity from another Member State where the interests protected by that qualified entity are affected by the infringement, may apply to the court or administrative authority referred to in Article 2, on presentation of the list provided for in paragraph 3 of this Article. The courts or administrative authorities shall accept this list as proof of the legal capacity of the qualified entity without prejudice to their right to examine whether the purpose of the qualified entity justifies its taking action in a specific case.2.   For the purposes of intra-Community infringements, and without prejudice to the rights granted to other entities under national legislation, the Member States shall, at the request of their qualified entities, communicate to the Commission that these entities are qualified to bring an action under Article 2. The Member States shall inform the Commission of the name and purpose of these qualified entities.3.   The Commission shall draw up a list of the qualified entities referred to in paragraph 2, with the specification of their purpose. This list shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union; changes to this list shall be published without delay and the updated list shall be published every six months. Prior consultation1.   Member States may introduce or maintain in force provisions whereby the party that intends to seek an injunction can only start this procedure after it has tried to achieve the cessation of the infringement in consultation either with the defendant or with both the defendant and a qualified entity within the meaning of Article 3(a) of the Member State in which the injunction is sought. It shall be for the Member State to decide whether the party seeking the injunction must consult the qualified entity. If the cessation of the infringement is not achieved within two weeks after the request for consultation is received, the party concerned may bring an action for an injunction without any further delay.2.   The rules governing prior consultation adopted by Member States shall be notified to the Commission and shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Reports1.   Every three years and for the first time no later than 2 July 2003 the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a report on the application of this Directive.2.   In its first report the Commission shall examine in particular:(a) the scope of this Directive in relation to the protection of the collective interests of persons exercising a commercial, industrial, craft or professional activity;(b) the scope of this Directive as determined by the Directives listed in Annex I;(c) whether the prior consultation provided for in Article 5 has contributed to the effective protection of consumers.Where appropriate, this report shall be accompanied by proposals with a view to amending this Directive. Provisions for wider actionThis Directive shall not prevent Member States from adopting or maintaining in force provisions designed to grant qualified entities and any other person concerned more extensive rights to bring action at national level. ImplementationMember States shall communicate to the Commission the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. RepealDirective 98/27/EC, as amended by the Directives set out in Annex II, Part A, is repealed, without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States concerning the time limits for transposition into national law and application of the Directives set out in Annex II, Part B.References to the repealed Directive shall be construed as references to this Directive and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex III. 0Entry into forceThis Directive shall enter into force on 29 December 2009. 1AddresseesThis Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 23 April 2009.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentH.-G. PÖTTERINGFor the CouncilThe PresidentP. NEČAS(1)  OJ C 161, 13.7.2007, p. 39.(2)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 19 June 2007 (OJ C 146 E, 12.6.2008, p. 73) and Council Decision of 23 March 2009.(3)  OJ L 166, 11.6.1998, p. 51.(4)  See Annex II, Part A.ANNEX ILIST OF DIRECTIVES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1 (1)1. Council Directive 85/577/EEC of 20 December 1985 to protect the consumer in respect of contracts negotiated away from business premises (OJ L 372, 31.12.1985, p. 31).2. Council Directive 87/102/EEC of 22 December 1986 for the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning consumer credit (OJ L 42, 12.2.1987, p. 48) (2).3. Council Directive 89/552/EEC of 3 October 1989 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the pursuit of television broadcasting activities: Articles 10 to 21 (OJ L 298, 17.10.1989, p. 23).4. Council Directive 90/314/EEC of 13 June 1990 on package travel, package holidays and package tours (OJ L 158, 23.6.1990, p. 59).5. Council Directive 93/13/EEC of 5 April 1993 on unfair terms in consumer contracts (OJ L 95, 21.4.1993, p. 29).6. Directive 97/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 1997 on the protection of consumers in respect of distance contracts (OJ L 144, 4.6.1997, p. 19).7. Directive 1999/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 on certain aspects of the sale of consumer goods and associated guarantees (OJ L 171, 7.7.1999, p. 12).8. Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects on information society services, in particular electronic commerce, in the internal market (Directive on electronic commerce) (OJ L 178, 17.7.2000, p. 1).9. Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use: Articles 86 to 100 (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67).10. Directive 2002/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2002 concerning the distance marketing of consumer financial services (OJ L 271, 9.10.2002, p. 16).11. Directive 2005/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2005 concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices in the internal market (OJ L 149, 11.6.2005, p. 22).12. Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on services in the internal market (OJ L 376, 27.12.2006, p. 36).13. Directive 2008/122/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on the protection of consumers in respect of certain aspects of timeshare, long-term holiday product, resale and exchange contracts (OJ L 33, 3.2.2009, p. 10).(1)  The Directives referred to in points 5, 6, 9 and 11 contain specific provisions concerning injunctions.(2)  The said Directive was repealed and replaced, with effect from 12 May 2010, by Directive 2008/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008 on credit agreements for consumers (OJ L 133, 22.5.2008, p. 66).ANNEX IIPART ARepealed Directive and its amendments(referred to in Article 9)Directive 98/27/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDirective 1999/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Article 10 onlyDirective 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Article 18(2) onlyDirective 2002/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Article 19 onlyDirective 2005/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Article 16(1) onlyDirective 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Article 42 onlyPART BList of time limits for transposition into national law and application(referred to in Article 9)Directive Time limit for transposition Date of application98/27/EC 1 January 2001 —1999/44/EC 1 January 2002 —2000/31/EC 16 January 2002 —2002/65/EC 9 October 2004 —2005/29/EC 12 June 2007 12 December 20072006/123/EC 28 December 2009 —ANNEX IIICORRELATION TABLEDirective 98/27/EC This DirectiveArticles 1 to 5 Articles 1 to 5Article 6(1) Article 6(1)Article 6(2), first subparagraph, first indent Article 6(2), first subparagraph, point (a)Article 6(2), first subparagraph, second indent Article 6(2), first subparagraph, point (b)Article 6(2), first subparagraph, third indent Article 6(2), first subparagraph, point (c)Article 6(2), second subparagraph Article 6(2), second subparagraphArticle 7 Article 7Article 8(1) —Article 8(2) Article 8— Article 9Article 9 Article 10Article 10 Article 11Annex Annex I— Annex II— Annex III
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42892,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 978/2013 of 11 October 2013 entering a name in the register of traditional specialities guaranteed [Sklandrausis (TSG)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 repealed and replaced Council Regulation (EC) No 509/2006 of 20 March 2006 on agricultural products and foodstuffs as traditional specialities guaranteed (2).(2) Pursuant to Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 509/2006, Latvia’s application to register the name ‘Sklandrausis’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (3).(3) As no statement of objection under Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 509/2006 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Sklandrausis’ should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 October 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 1.(3)  OJ C 349, 15.11.2012, p. 23.ANNEXAgricultural products and foodstuffs listed in Annex I, point II, to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012:Class 2.3.   Confectionery, bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other baker’s waresLATVIASklandrausis (TSG)
",confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;Latvia;Republic of Latvia,22
4657,"Council Decision 2008/732/CFSP of 15 September 2008 implementing Common Position 2004/293/CFSP renewing measures in support of the effective implementation of the mandate of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). ,Having regard to Common Position 2004/293/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof, in conjunction with Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union,Whereas:(1) By Common Position 2004/293/CFSP the Council adopted measures to prevent the entry into, or transit through, the territories of Member States of persons who are engaged in activities which help individuals indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) to continue to evade justice, or who are otherwise acting in a manner which could obstruct the ICTY’s effective implementation of its mandate.(2) Following the transfer of Radovan KARADZIC to the custody of the ICTY on 30 July 2008, certain persons connected with Mr KARADZIC should be removed from the list in the Annex to Common Position 2004/293/CFSP.(3) The list contained in the Annex to Common Position 2004/293/CFSP should be amended accordingly,. The list of persons set out in the Annex to Common Position 2004/293/CFSP shall be replaced by the list set out in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 15 September 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. KOUCHNER(1)  OJ L 94, 31.3.2004, p. 65.ANNEX1.   BILBIJA, MiloradSon of Svetko BILBIJADate of birth/Place of birth: 13.8.1956, Sanski Most, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No: 3715730ID Card No: 03GCD9986Personal ID No: 1308956163305Aliases:Address: Brace Pantica 7, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina2.   BJELICA, MilovanDate of birth/Place of birth: 19.10.1958, Rogatica, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No: 0000148, issued on 26.7.1998 in Srpsko Sarajevo (annulled)ID Card No: 03ETA0150Personal ID No: 1910958130007Aliases: CickoAddress: CENTREK Company in Pale, Bosnia and Herzegovina3.   ECIM (EĆIM), LjubanDate of birth/Place of birth: 6.1.1964, Sviljanac, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No: 0144290, issued on 21.11.1998 in Banja Luka (annulled)ID Card No: 03GCE3530Personal ID No: 0601964100083Aliases:Address: Ulica Stevana Mokranjca 26, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina4.   HADZIC (HADŽIĆ), GorankaDaughter of Branko and Milena HADZIC (HADŽIĆ)Date of birth/Place of birth: 18.6.1962, Vinkovci Municipality, CroatiaPassport No:ID Card No: 1806962308218 (JMBG), ID Card No 569934/03Aliases:Address: Aranj Janosa Street 9, Novi Sad, SerbiaRelationship to person indicted for war crimes (PIFWC): sister of Goran HADZIC (HADŽIĆ)5.   HADZIC (HADŽIĆ), IvanaDaughter of Goran and Živka HADZIC (HADŽIĆ)Date of birth/Place of birth: 25.2.1983, Vukovar, CroatiaPassport No:ID Card No:Aliases:Address: Aranj Janosa Street 9, Novi Sad, SerbiaRelationship to PIFWC: daughter of Goran HADZIC (HADŽIĆ)6.   HADZIC (HADŽIĆ), Srecko (Srećko)Son of Goran and Živka HADZIC (HADŽIĆ)Date of birth/Place of birth: 8.10.1987, Vukovar, CroatiaPassport No:ID Card No:Aliases:Address: Aranj Janosa Street 9, Novi Sad, SerbiaRelationship to PIFWC: son of Goran HADZIC (HADŽIĆ)7.   HADZIC (HADŽIĆ), Zivka (Živka)Daughter of Branislav NUDIC (NUDIĆ)Date of birth/Place of birth: 9.6.1957, Vinkovci, CroatiaPassport No:ID Card No:Aliases:Address: Aranj Janosa Street 9, Novi Sad, SerbiaRelationship to PIFWC: spouse of Goran HADZIC (HADŽIĆ)8.   JOVICIC (JOVIČIĆ), PredragSon of Desmir JOVICIC (JOVIČIĆ)Date of birth/Place of birth: 1.3.1963, Pale, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No: 4363551ID Card No: 03DYA0852Personal ID No: 0103963173133Aliases:Address: Milana Simovica 23, Pale, Bosnia and Herzegovina9.   KESEROVIC (KESEROVIĆ), DragomirSon of SlavkoDate of birth/Place of birth: 8.6.1957, Piskavica/Banja Luka, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No: 4191306ID Card No: 04GCH5156Personal ID No: 0806957100028Aliases:Address:10.   KIJAC, DraganDate of birth/Place of birth: 6.10.1955, Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No:ID Card No:Personal ID No:Aliases:Address:11.   KOJIC (KOJIĆ), RadomirSon of Milanko and ZlatanaDate of birth/Place of birth: 23.11.1950, Bijela Voda, Sokolac, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No: 4742002, issued in 2002 in Sarajevo (expired in 2007)ID Card No: 03DYA1935, issued on 7.7.2003 in SarajevoPersonal ID No: 2311950173133Aliases: Mineur or RatkoAddress: 115 Trifka Grabeza, Pale, or Hotel KRISTAL, Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina12.   KOVAC (KOVAČ), TomislavSon of VasoDate of birth/Place of birth: 4.12.1959, Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No:ID Card No:Personal ID No: 0412959171315Aliases: TomoAddress: Bijela, Montenegro; and Pale, Bosnia and Herzegovina13.   KUJUNDZIC (KUJUNDŽIĆ), PredragSon of VasilijaDate of birth/Place of birth: 30.1.1961, Suho Pole, Doboj, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No:ID Card No: 03GFB1318Personal ID No: 3001961120044Aliases: PredoAddress: Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina14.   LUKOVIC (LUKOVIĆ), Milorad UlemekDate of birth/Place of birth: 15.5.1968, Belgrade, SerbiaPassport No:ID Card No:Personal ID No:Aliases: Legija (forged ID as IVANIC, Zeljko (IVANIĆ, Željko))Address: incarcerated (Belgrade District Prison, Bacvanska 14, Belgrade)15.   MALIS (MALIŠ), MilomirSon of Dejan MALIS (MALIŠ)Date of birth/Place of birth: 3.8.1966, BjelicePassport No:ID Card No:Personal ID No: 0308966131572Aliases:Address: Vojvode Putnika, Foca, Bosnia and Herzegovina16.   MANDIC (MANDIĆ), Momcilo (Momčilo)Date of birth/Place of birth: 1.5.1954, Kalinovik, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No: 0121391, issued on 12.5.1999 in Srpsko Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (annulled)ID Card No:Personal ID No: 0105954171511Aliases: MomoAddress: incarcerated17.   MARIC (MARIĆ), MiloradSon of Vinko MARIC (MARIĆ)Date of birth/Place of birth: 9.9.1957, Visoko, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No: 4587936ID Card No: 04GKB5268Personal ID No: 0909957171778Aliases:Address: Vuka Karadzica 148, Zvornik, Bosnia and Herzegovina18.   MICEVIC (MIČEVIĆ), JelenkoSon of Luka and Desanka, maiden name: SIMIC (SIMIĆ)Date of birth/Place of birth: 8.8.1947, Borci near Konjic, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No: 4166874ID Card No: 03BIA3452Personal ID No: 0808947710266Aliases: FilaretAddress: Milesevo monastery, Serbia19.   MLADIC (MLADIĆ), Biljana (maiden name: STOJCEVSKA (STOJČEVSKA))Daughter of Strahilo STOJCEVSKI (STOJČEVSKI) and Svetlinka STOJCEVSKA (STOJČEVSKA)Date of birth/Place of birth: 30.5.1972, Skopje, former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaPassport No:ID Card No: 3005972455086 (JMBG)Aliases:Address: registered at Blagoja Parovica 117a, Belgrade, but resides at Vidikovacki venac 83, Belgrade, SerbiaRelationship to PIFWC: daughter-in-law of Ratko MLADIC (MLADIĆ)20.   MLADIC (MLADIĆ), Bosiljka (maiden name: JEGDIC (JEGDIĆ))Daughter of Petar JEGDIC (JEGDIĆ)Date of birth/Place of birth: 20.7.1947, Okrugljaca, Virovitica Municipality, CroatiaID Card No: 2007947455100 (JMBG)Personal ID Card: T77619, issued on 31.5.1992 by SUP BelgradeAddress: Blagoja Parovica 117a, Belgrade, SerbiaRelationship to PIFWC: wife of Ratko MLADIC (MLADIĆ)21.   MLADIC (MLADIĆ), DarkoSon of Ratko and Bosiljka MLADIC (MLADIĆ)Date of birth/Place of birth: 19.8.1969, Skopje, former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaPassport No: SCG passport No 003220335, issued on 26.2.2002ID Card No: 1908969450106 (JMBG); personal identity card B112059, issued on 8.4.1994 by SUP BelgradeAliases:Address: Vidikovacki venac 83, Belgrade, SerbiaRelationship to PIFWC: son of Ratko MLADIC (MLADIĆ)22.   NINKOVIC (NINKOVIĆ), MilanSon of SimoDate of birth/Place of birth: 15.6.1943, Doboj, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No: 3944452ID Card No: 04GFE3783Personal ID No: 1506943120018Aliases:Address:23.   OSTOJIC (OSTOJIĆ), VeliborSon of JozoDate of birth/Place of birth: 8.8.1945, Celebici, Foca, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No:ID Card No:Personal ID No:Aliases:Address:24.   OSTOJIC (OSTOJIĆ), ZoranSon of Mico OSTOJIC (OSTOJIĆ)Date of birth/Place of birth: 29.3.1961, Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No:ID Card No: 04BSF6085Personal ID No: 2903961172656Aliases:Address: Malta 25, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina25.   PAVLOVIC (PAVLOVIĆ), PetkoSon of Milovan PAVLOVIC (PAVLOVIĆ)Date of birth/Place of birth: 6.6.1957, Ratkovici, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No: 4588517ID Card No: 03GKA9274Personal ID No: 0606957183137Aliases:Address: Vuka Karadjica 148, Zvornik, Bosnia and Herzegovina26.   POPOVIC (POPOVIĆ), Cedomir (Čedomir)Son of Radomir POPOVIC (POPOVIĆ)Date of birth/Place of birth: 24.3.1950, PetroviciPassport No:ID Card No: 04FAA3580Personal ID No: 2403950151018Aliases:Address: Crnogorska 36, Bileca, Bosnia and Herzegovina27.   PUHALO, BranislavSon of DjuroDate of birth/Place of birth: 30.8.1963, Foca, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No:ID Card No:Personal ID No: 3008963171929Aliases:Address:28.   RADOVIC (RADOVIĆ), NadeSon of Milorad RADOVIC (RADOVIĆ)Date of birth/Place of birth: 26.1.1951, Foca, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No: old 0123256 (annulled)ID Card No: 03GJA2918Personal ID No: 2601951131548Aliases:Address: Stepe Stepanovica 12, Foca/Srbinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina29.   RATIC (RATIĆ), BrankoDate of birth/Place of birth: 26.11.1957, MIHALJEVCI SLAVONSKA POZEGA, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No: 0442022, issued on 17.9.1999 in Banja LukaID Card No: 03GCA8959Personal ID No: 2611957173132Aliases:Address: Ulica Krfska 42, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina30.   ROGULJIC (ROGULJIĆ), SlavkoDate of birth/Place of birth: 15.5.1952, SRPSKA CRNJA HETIN, SerbiaNon-valid passports No 3747158, issued on 12.4.2002 in Banja Luka, expired on 12.4.2007, and No 0020222, issued on 25.8.1988 in Banja Luka, expired on 25.8.2003ID Card No: 04EFA1053Personal ID No: 1505952103022Aliases:Address: 21 Vojvode Misica, Laktasi, Bosnia and Herzegovina31.   SAROVIC (ŠAROVIĆ), MirkoDate of birth/Place of birth: 16.9.1956, Rusanovici-Rogatica, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No: 4363471, issued at Istocno Sarajevo, with expiry date 8.10.2008ID Card No: 04PEA4585Personal ID No: 1609956172657Aliases:Address: Bjelopoljska 42, 71216 Srpsko Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina32.   SKOCAJIC (SKOČAJIĆ), Mrksa (Mrkša)Son of Dejan SKOCAJIC (SKOČAJIĆ)Date of birth/Place of birth: 5.8.1953, Blagaj, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPassport No: 3681597ID Card No: 04GDB9950Personal ID No: 0508953150038Aliases:Address: Trebinjskih Brigade, Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina33.   VRACAR (VRAČAR), MilenkoDate of birth/Place of birth: 15.5.1956, Nisavici, Prijedor, Bosnia and HerzegovinaNon-valid passports No 3865548, issued on 29.8.2002 in Banja Luka, expired on 29.8.2007, and No 0280280, issued on 4.12.1999 in Banja Luka, expired on 4.12.2004, and No 0062130, issued on 16.9.1998 in Banja Luka, Bosnia and HerzegovinaID Card No: 03GCE6934Personal ID No: 1505956160012Aliases:Address: 14 Save Ljuboje, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina34.   ZOGOVIC (ZOGOVIĆ), MilanSon of JovanDate of birth/Place of birth: 7.10.1939, DobrusaPassport No:ID Card No:Personal ID No:Aliases:Address:
",fight against crime;crime prevention;natural person;war crime;war criminal;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;restriction of liberty;banishment;compulsory residence order;house arrest;Yugoslavia;territories of the former Yugoslavia;International Criminal Tribunal;ICT;ICTR;ICTY;International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda;International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia,22
27910,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 322/2004 of 23 February 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance-fixing certificates for agricultural products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Articles 9(2), 12(4) and 13(11) thereof, and the corresponding articles of the other regulations on the common organisation of markets in agricultural products,Whereas:(1) Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 (2) establishes its scope by listing the regulations providing for certificates or licences to which it will apply. Council Regulation (EC) No 670/2003 of 8 April 2003 laying down specific measures concerning the market in ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin (3) provides for import and export licences for ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin. It should therefore be clarified that Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 also applies to the licences introduced by Regulation (EC) No 670/2003.(2) The current version of Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 contains references to regulations repealed and replaced by other ones. For the sake of clarity, Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 should therefore be updated.(3) The de minimis amounts laid down in Article 15(3) and the fourth subparagraph of Article 35(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 for lodging and confiscating the licence security have been set at EUR 60. In view of the administrative costs involved in lodging or confiscating a security, these amounts should be increased.(4) Article 45 of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 stipulates that where the re-importation of products under the returned-goods system is followed by the export of equivalent products falling within the same subheading of the combined nomenclature, the security on the licence or certificate used to export the products is released at the request of the parties concerned if certain conditions are met. One of these conditions is the requirement of the operator to export the equivalent products from a customs office in the Member State of re-importation and designated by that Member State. That creates additional costs for operators where the equivalent products to be exported are in a Member State other than the Member State of re-importation. This requirement should therefore be abolished.(5) Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000, which fixes the maximum quantities of agricultural products for which no import or export licence or advance-fixing certificate need be submitted pursuant to the fourth indent of Article 5(1) of that Regulation, should be updated.(6) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2336/2003 of 30 December 2003 introducing certain detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 670/2003 laying down specific measures concerning the market in ethyl alcohol (4) of agricultural origin requires an import licence to be presented from 27 January 2004 for the import of ethyl alcohol products of agricultural origin. Provision must therefore be made to fix from that date the maximum quantities of the products concerned for which no licence is required in accordance with the fourth indent of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000.(7) Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 should be amended accordingly.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinions of all Management Committees concerned,. Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:— Article 2 of Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC (5) (oils and fats),— Article 8 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 234/68 (6) (live plants and cut flowers),— Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2358/71 (7) (seeds),— Article 8 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 (8) (pigmeat),— Article 3 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 (9) (eggs),— Article 3 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 (10) (poultrymeat),— Article 2 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2783/75 (11) (ovalbumin and lactalbumin),— Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 (cereals),— Article 17 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 (12) (bananas),— Article 9 of Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 (13) (rice),— Article 31 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 (14) (fruit and vegetables),— Article 11 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 (15) (processed fruit and vegetable products),— Article 29 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 (16) (beef and veal),— Article 26 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 (17) (milk and milk products),— Article 59 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 (18) (wine),— Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1520/2000 (19) (agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty),— Article 22 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 (20) (sugar, isoglucose and inulin syrup),— Article 13 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001 (21) (sheepmeat and goatmeat),— Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 670/2003 (22) (alcohol),’2. In Article 15(3), ‘EUR 60’ is replaced by ‘EUR 100’.3. In Article 35(2), second subparagraph, the term ‘EUR 60’ is replaced by ‘EUR 100’.4. The second indent in Article 45(2)(a) is deleted.5. The following subparagraph is added to the second indent of Article 45(2)(b): ‘The exporter must provide to the satisfaction of the customs office of export all necessary information on the product's characteristics and destination.’6. Annex III is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. (3) shall apply to licences or certificates whose term of validity has not expired on the date of entry into force of this Regulation. (4) and (5) shall apply to exports of equivalent products the customs formalities for which have been accepted from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.As regards point N of Annex III (Alcohol), Article 1(6) shall apply from 27 January 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 February 2004.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1104/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 1); Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 is repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78) with effect from that Regulation's date of application (1 July 2004).(2)  OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 325/2003 (OJ L 47, 20.2.2003, p. 21).(3)  OJ L 97, 15.4.2003, p. 6.(4)  OJ L 346, 31.12.2003, p. 19.ANNEXANNEX IIIMaximum quantities (1) of products for which import or export licences or advance-fixing certificates need not be presented pursuant to the fourth indent of Article 5(1) (provided import or export does not take place under preferential arrangements subject to a licence (2))Product (Combined Nomenclature codes) Net quantityA CEREALS AND RICE (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003)Import licence:0709 90 60  5 000 kg0712 90 190714 With the exception of subheading 0714 20 101001 10 001001 90 911001 90 991002 00 001003 001004 00 001005 10 901005 90 001007 00 901006 10 With the exception of subheading 1006 10 10 1 000 kg1006 201006 301006 40 0010081101 001102110311041106 2011071108 With the exception of subheading 1108 20 001109 00 001702 30 511702 30 591702 30 911702 30 991702 40 901702 90 501702 90 751702 90 792106 90 552302 With the exception of subheading 2302 502303 102303 30 002306 70 002308 00 40ex 2309 Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, malto-dextrine, malto-dextrine syrup falling within subheadings 1702 30 51 to 1702 30 99, 1702 40 90, 1702 90 50 and 2106 90 55 and milk products (3), with the exception of preparations or foodstuffs containing not less than 50 % weight of milk productsExport licence with or without advance fixing of the refund:0709 90 60  5 000 kg0712 90 190714 With the exception of subheading 0714 20 101001 101001 90 911001 90 991002 00 001003 001004 001005 10 901005 90 001007 00 901006 10 With the exception of subheading 1006 10 10 500 kg1006 201006 301006 40 0010081101 001102110311041106 2011071108 With the exception of subheading 1108 20 001109 00 001702 30 511702 30 591702 30 911702 30 991702 40 901702 90 501702 90 751702 90 792106 90 552302 With the exception of subheading 2302 502303 102303 30 002306 70 002308 00 40ex 2309 Containing starch, glucose, glucose syrup, malto-dextrine, malto-dextrine syrup falling within subheadings 1702 30 51 to 1702 30 99, 1702 40 90, 1702 90 50 and 2106 90 55 and milk products (3), with the exception of preparations or foodstuffs containing not less than 50 % weight of milk productsB OILS AND FATSImport licence (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1476/95):0709 90 39  100 kg0711 20 9015091510 001522 00 311522 00 392306 90 19Export licence with or without advance fixing of the refund (Commission Regulation (EC) No 2543/95):1509  100 kg1510 00C SUGAR (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1464/95)Import licence:1212 91 20  2 000 kg1212 91 801212 99 201701 111701 121701 91 001701 991702 201702 30 101702 40 101702 601702 90 301702 90 601702 90 711702 90 801702 90 991703 10 001703 90 002106 90 302106 90 59Export licence with our without advance fixing of the refund:1212 91 20  2 000 kg1212 91 801212 99 201701 111701 121701 91 001701 991702 201702 30 101702 40 101702 601702 90 301702 90 601702 90 711702 90 801702 90 9917032106 90 302106 90 59D MILK AND MILK PRODUCTSImport licence (Commission Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001):0401  150 kg040204031011 to 0403103904039011 to 0403906904040405 100405 20 900405 9004061702 11 001702 19 002106 90 512309 10 15 Preparations of a kind used in animal feed; preparations and foodstuffs containing products to which Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 (4) is applicable, directly or pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 2730/75 (5), with the exception of preparations and foodstuffs to which Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 (6) applies2309 10 192309 10 392309 10 592309 10 702309 90 352309 90 392309 90 492309 90 592309 90 70Export licence with advance fixing of the refund (Commission Regulation (EC) No 174/1999):0401  150 kg040204031011 to 0403103904039011 to 0403906904040405 100405 20 900405 9004062309 10 15 Preparations of a kind used in animal feed; preparations and foodstuffs containing products to which Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 (4) is applicable, directly or pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 2730/75 (5), with the exception of preparations and foodstuffs to which Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 (6) applies2309 10 192309 10 702309 90 352309 90 392309 90 70E BEEF AND VEAL (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1445/95)Import licence:01029005 to 01029079  One animal0201  200 kg02020206 10 950206 29 910210 200210 99 510210 99 901602 501602 90 611602 90 69Export licence with advance fixing of the refund:0102 10  One animal01029005 to 010290790201  200 kg02020206 10 950206 29 910210 200210 99 510210 99 901602 501602 90 611602 90 69Import licence without refund (Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1445/95):0102 10  Nine animals01029005 to 010290790201  2 000 kg02020206 10 950206 29 910210 200210 99 510210 99 901602 501602 90 611602 90 69F SHEEPMEAT AND GOATMEATImport licence (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1439/95):0204  100 kg0210 99 210210 99 291602 90 721602 90 741602 90 761602 90 780104 10 30  Five animals0104 10 800104 20 90G PIGMEATExport licence with advance fixing of the refund (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1370/95):0203  250 kg160116020210  150 kgH POULTRYMEATExport licence with advance fixing of the refund and ex post export licence (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1372/95):010511119000  4 000 chicks010511199000010511919000010511999000010512009000  2 000 chicks0105192090000207  250 kgI EGGSExport licence with advance fixing of the refund andex post export licence (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1371/95):040700119000  2 000 eggs040700199000  4 000 eggs040700309000  400 kg040811809100  100 kg040891809100040819819100  250 kg040819899100040899809100J SEEDSImport licence (Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1119/79):10051011 to 10051019  100 kg1007 00 10K WINE (Commission Regulation (EC) No 883/2001)Import licence:2009 61  3 000 kg2009 692204 10  30 hl2204 212204 292204 30Export licence with advance fixing of the refund:2009 61  10 hl2009 692204 21  10 hl2204 292204 30L FRUIT AND VEGETABLESExport licence with advance fixing of the refund (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1961/2001):0702 00  300 kg080208050806 10 1008080809M PRODUCTS PROCESSED FROM FRUIT AND VEGETABLESExport licence with advance fixing of the refund (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1429/95):0806 20  300 kg081220022006 0020082009N ALCOHOLImport licence (Commission Regulation (EC) No 2336/2003):2207 10 00 100 hl2207 20 002208 90 91 100 hl2208 90 99(1)  The maximum quantities of agricultural products that can be imported or exported without a licence or certificate correspond to an eight-digit subheading of the Combined Nomenclature and, if export refunds are involved, to a 12-digit subheading of the nomenclature for agricultural product refunds.(2)  In the case of an import, for example, the quantities indicated in this document do not cover imports under quantitative quotas or preferential arrangements, for which licences are always required for all quantities. The quantities indicated here refer to imports under normal arrangements, i.e. with payment of full duties and with no limits on quantities.(3)  For the purposes of this subheading, ‘milk products’ means products falling within headings 0401 to 0406 and subheadings 1702 10 and 2106 90 51(4)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.(5)  OJ L 281, 1.11.1975, p. 20.(6)  OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.
",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;agricultural product;farm product;export (EU);Community export;import (EU);Community import;customs inspection;customs check,22
37970,"Decision No 458/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 amending Decision No 573/2007/EC establishing the European Refugee Fund for the period 2008 to 2013 by removing funding for certain Community actions and altering the limit for funding such actions. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 78(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (1),Whereas:(1) The policy of the Union on the Common European Asylum System (the CEAS) is designed, under the terms of the Hague Programme, to establish a common asylum area by means of an effective harmonised procedure consistent with the values and humanitarian tradition of the European Union.(2) Much progress has been made in recent years towards the establishment of the CEAS, thanks to the introduction of common minimum standards. There remain great disparities between the Member States, however, in the granting of international protection and the forms that such protection takes.(3) In its Policy Plan on Asylum, adopted in June 2008, the Commission announced its intention to develop the CEAS by proposing a revision of the existing legal instruments in order to achieve greater harmonisation of the applicable standards and by strengthening support for practical cooperation between the Member States, in particular, by a legislative proposal to establish a European Asylum Support Office (the Support Office) in order to increase coordination of operational cooperation between Member States so that the common rules are implemented effectively.(4) In the European Pact on Immigration and Asylum, adopted in September 2008, the European Council solemnly reiterated that any persecuted foreigner is entitled to obtain aid and protection on the territory of the European Union in application of the Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951 relating to the Status of Refugees, as amended by the New York Protocol of 31 January 1967, and other relevant treaties. It was also expressly agreed that a European support office would be established in 2009.(5) Practical cooperation on asylum aims to increase convergence and ensure ongoing quality of Member States’ decision-making procedures in that area, within a European legislative framework. A substantial number of practical cooperation measures have already been undertaken in recent years, notably the adoption of a common approach to information on countries of origin and the establishment of a common European asylum curriculum. The Support Office should be established in order to strengthen and develop those cooperation measures.(6) In the interests of simplifying actions to support practical cooperation on asylum matters, and in so far as the Support Office should be entrusted with some of the tasks that are currently financed under the European Refugee Fund, it is necessary to transfer responsibility for some of the Community actions provided for in Article 4 of Decision No 573/2007/EC (2) from the European Refugee Fund to the Support Office in order to ensure the best possible practical cooperation on asylum matters.(7) In order to take account of the reduced scope of the Community actions, the limit for their funding laid down in Decision No 573/2007/EC should be reduced from 10 % of the Fund’s available resources to 4 % thereof.(8) The financial envelope for the implementation of Decision No 573/2007/EC should be reduced in order to free up resources for funding the Support Office.(9) In accordance with Article 3 of the Protocol on the Position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the United Kingdom and Ireland have notified their wish to take part in the adoption and application of this Decision.(10) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol on the Position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it nor subject to its application,. Decision No 573/2007/EC is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 4 is amended as follows:(a) in paragraph 1, the figure ‘10 %’ is replaced by the figure ‘4 %’;(b) in paragraph 2, points (a) and (f) are deleted;2. Article 12(1) is replaced by the following: This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision is addressed to the Member States in accordance with the Treaties. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Strasbourg, 19 May 2010.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentD. LÓPEZ GARRIDO(1)  Position of the European Parliament of 7 May 2009 (not yet published in the Official Journal), position of the Council at first reading of 25 February 2010 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Position of the European Parliament of 19 May 2010 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  OJ L 144, 6.6.2007, p. 1.
",financing;fund (EU);EC fund;integration of migrants;assimilation of migrants;migratory movement;migratory flow;refugee;aid to refugees;admission of aliens;tourist visa;visa;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme,22
2671,"84/125/EEC: Commission Decision of 28 February 1984 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Three Rivers - Computer System, model PERQ' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 7 September 1983, the Federal Republic of Germany has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Three Rivers - Computer System, model PERQ', ordered on 29 October 1981 and intended to be used for office communication and for studies at the communication workstation, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 26 January 1984 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a computer;Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research; whereas, in particular, the fact that it concerns a single computer system with graphic, acoustic and communicative possibilities cannot confer upon it this character; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for non-scientific activities, in particular secretarial word processing; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus; whereas the duty-free admission of the apparatus in question is therefore not justified,. The apparatus described as 'Three Rivers - Computer System, model PERQ', which is the subject of an application by the Federal Republic of Germany of 7 September 1983, may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 February 1984.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 74, 18. 3. 1982, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;computer;mini-computer;communications policy;communications;development of communications;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
38967,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1193/2010 of 16 December 2010 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Maine-Anjou (PDO)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) and in accordance with Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, France’s application to register the name ‘Maine-Anjou’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) Italy objected to this registration in accordance with Article 7(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. The objection was deemed admissible under Article 7(3) of that Regulation.(3) The objection related to non-compliance with the conditions laid down in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, in particular with regard to the link between the geographical area and the quality of the product. The objection also stated that registration of the name in question would be contrary to Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, in particular in view of the conflict between the name to be registered and the name of an animal breed, namely Maine-Anjou.(4) Lastly, the objection also related to Article 3(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, in particular with regard to the partially homonymous registered name ‘Bœuf du Maine’.(5) By letter of 9 July 2009, the Commission asked France and Italy to seek mutual agreement in accordance with their internal procedures.(6) Following consultations, France informed the Commission by letter of 5 February 2010 that an agreement had been reached between the parties. Furthermore, no amendments were made to the details published pursuant to Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006.(7) Pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 7(5) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the name ‘Maine-Anjou’, submitted by France, should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 December 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 307, 2.12.2008, p. 11.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:1.1.   Fresh meat (and offal)FRANCEMaine-Anjou (PDO)
",France;French Republic;location of production;location of agricultural production;product quality;quality criterion;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;beef;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;livestock farming;animal husbandry;stockrearing,22
16858,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1259/97 of 1 July 1997 amending Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 923/96 (2), and in particular Article 13 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 95/96 (4), lays down certain detailed rules on the granting of export refunds on cereals, in particular in the context of invitations to tender;Whereas Article 18 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87 of 27 November 1987 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 815/97 (6), lays down general rules regarding proof of completion of customs formalities for release for consumption; whereas Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 provides for derogation from these requirements in cases where export takes place by sea; whereas, in the interest of clarity, the cases in which such a derogation applies should be defined more precisely, in particular as regards the fact that this exemption is only admissible where the refund has been fixed in a contract awarded for all third countries without exception;Whereas it should be made possible to award contracts fixing refunds or export taxes without disrupting continuity in transitional market situations; whereas, therefore, bids relating to refunds should be compatible with bids relating to taxes and there should not be any blockage of the tender procedure in an intermediate situation;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. The first paragraph of Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 is hereby replaced by the following:'Notwithstanding Article 18 of Regulation (EEC) No 3665/87, proof of completion of customs formalities for release for consumption shall not be required for payment of refunds fixed in a contract awarded for refunds on exports to all third countries, provided that the operator provides proof that a quantity of at least 1 500 tonnes of cereal product have left the customs territory of the Community on board a vessel suitable for sea transport.` The first subparagraph of Article 7 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 is hereby replaced by the following:'2. Where a maximum export refund is fixed, the contract shall be awarded to the tenderer or tenderers whose bids are equal to or lower than the maximum refund, as well as to the tenderer or tenderers whose bid relates to an export tax.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 July 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 21.(2) OJ No L 126, 24. 5. 1996, p. 37.(3) OJ No L 147, 30. 6. 1995, p. 7.(4) OJ No L 18, 24. 1. 1996, p. 10.(5) OJ No L 351, 14. 12. 1987, p. 1.(6) OJ No L 116, 6. 5. 1997, p. 22.
",award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;cereal product;cereal preparation;processed cereal product;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;export tax;export surcharge;special charge on exports;taxation of exports;cereals,22
15876,"Council Regulation (EC) No 2398/96 of 12 December 1996 opening a tariff quota for turkey meat originating in and coming from Israel as provided for in the Association Agreement and the Interim Agreement between the European Community and the State of Israel. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and the Member States thereof, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, was signed in Brussels on 20 November 1995;Whereas, pending the entry into force of the Agreement, the trade provisions thereof were implemented by the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, approved by Decision 96/206/ECSC, EC of the Council and Commission (1); whereas the said Interim Agreement was signed on 18 December 1995 and entered into force on 1 January 1996;Whereas Protocol 1 of these agreements provides for a reduction of the specific duty applicable to imports into the Community of turkey meat originating in and imported from Israel, in respect of a quantity of 1 400 tonnes;Whereas this quota should be opened on an annual basis with effect from 1 January 1996 and the measures necessary for administering it should be adopted,. A tariff quota for the import of turkey meat originating in Israel shall be opened within the limits of an annual volume of 1 400 tonnes.The specific duty applicable to turkey meat imported under this quota and coming under the CN codes indicated below shall be:— 0207 25 10: ECU 170/tonne— 0207 25 90: ECU 186/tonne— 0207 27 30: ECU 134/tonne— 0207 27 40: ECU 93/tonne— 0207 27 50: ECU 339/tonne— 0207 27 60: ECU 127/tonne— 0207 27 70: ECU 230/tonne The rules for applying this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 (2). This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 December 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. DUKES(1)  OJ No L 71, 20. 3. 1996, p. 1.(2)  OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 77. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2916/95 (OJ No L 305, 19. 12. 1995, p. 49).
",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);Israel;State of Israel;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;poultrymeat,22
44360,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1003/2014 of 18 September 2014 amending Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (1), and in particular Article 31(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) The mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone with magnesium chloride and magnesium nitrate is currently allowed as a preservative in all cosmetic products at a maximum concentration of 0,0015 % of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone respectively.(2) The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) adopted an opinion on the safety of the mixture Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone on 8 December 2009 (2).(3) The SCCS concluded that the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone in a ratio of 3:1 does not pose a risk to the health of the consumer when used as a preservative up to a maximum authorised concentration of 0,0015 % in rinse-off cosmetic products, apart from its skin sensitising potential. The SCCS indicated that induction and elicitation would be less likely in a rinse-off product than when the same concentration is present in a leave-on product.(4) The issue of stabilizers for that mixture was addressed by the Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products intended for Consumers (SCCNPF), subsequently replaced by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP), pursuant to Commission Decision 2004/210/EC (3), subsequently replaced by the SCCS, pursuant to Commission Decision 2008/721/EC (4), in an opinion of 24-25 June 2003 (5). The Committee stated that, taking into account that the active ingredients and their ratio remain unchanged in current commercialised cosmetic products and that the concentration of the stabiliser system in the finished cosmetic products is negligible, the replacement of magnesium chloride and magnesium nitrate by copper sulphate or any other authorised cosmetic ingredient as a stabiliser system in the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone does not alter the toxicological profile of that mixture. When requested by the Commission to clarify the interpretation of the word ‘authorised’, the Committee replied, in an opinion of 7 December 2004 (6), that the expression ‘authorised cosmetic ingredient’ should be interpreted as ‘any ingredient which, in the light of the Cosmetics Directive (7), is allowed or not prohibited and may be used in cosmetic products, provided that any substance belonging to the classes of ingredients listed in the Annexes III-VII (8) of the Directive may be used only if it is included in the respective annex’. In addition, the conclusion of the SCCS opinion of 8 December 2009 contains an assessment of the safety of the mixture itself and makes no reference to the stabilisers taken into consideration.(5) In light of the SCCS opinion mentioned above, the Commission considers that, in order to avoid a potential risk to human health, the use of the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone should be restricted as recommended by the SCCS, while the reference to the stabilisers magnesium chloride and magnesium nitrate should be deleted from its chemical name.(6) It should be clarified that the use of the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone is incompatible with the use of Methylisothiazolinone alone in the same product, as it would alter the ratio 3:1 allowed for the mixture (9).(7) Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) The application of the above-mentioned restrictions should be deferred to allow the industry to make the necessary adjustments to product formulations. In particular, undertakings should be granted nine months to place on the market compliant products, and eighteen months to withdraw from the market non-compliant products after the entry into force of this Regulation.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products,. Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. From 16 July 2015 only cosmetic products which comply with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as amended by this Regulation shall be placed on the Union market.From 16 April 2016 only cosmetic products which comply with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as amended by this Regulation shall be made available on the Union market. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 16 July 2015.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 September 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 59.(2)  SCCS/1238/09.(3)  Commission Decision 2004/210/EC of 3 March 2004 setting up Scientific Committees in the field of consumer safety, public health and the environment (OJ L 66, 4.3.2004, p. 45).(4)  Commission Decision 2008/721/EC of 5 September 2008 setting up an advisory structure of Scientific Committees and experts in the field of consumer safety, public health and the environment and repealing Decision 2004/210/EC (OJ L 241, 10.9.2008, p. 21).(5)  SCCNFP/0670/03, final.(6)  SCCP/0849/04.(7)  Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169).(8)  The Commission assumes that the SCCP wanted to refer to the substances functioning as colorants, preservatives or UV-filter, which need to be explicitly authorized by being listed in Annexes IV, VI and VII to Directive 76/768/EEC. Those three Annexes should therefore be mentioned, and not “Annexes III-VII”.(9)  This is in line with the SCCS's opinion on Methylisothiazolinone of 12 December 2013 (SCCS/1521/13) which clearly states that Methylisothiazolinone should not be used as an addition to a cosmetic product already containing the mixture Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone.ANNEXEntries 39 and 57 of Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products are replaced by the following:Substance Identification ConditionsReference number Chemical name/INN Name of Common Ingredients Glossary CAS number EC number Product type, Body parts Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation Other Wording of conditions of use and warningsa b c d e f g h i‘39 Mixture of 5-Chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone (1) 26172-55-4, 2682-20-4, 55965-84-9 247-500-7, 220-239-6 Rinse-off products 0,0015 % (of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of 5-chloro-2-methylisothiazol 3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3 (2H)-one)’‘57 2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one Methylisothiazolinone (2) 2682-20-4 220-239-6  0,01 %’(1)  Methylisothiazolinone is also regulated in entry 57. The two entries are mutually exclusive: the use of the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone is incompatible with the use of Methylisothiazolinone alone in the same product.(2)  Methylisothiazolinone is also regulated in entry 39 in a mixture with Methylchloroisothiazolinone. The two entries are mutually exclusive: the use of the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone is incompatible with the use of Methylisothiazolinone alone in the same product.
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12316,"94/332/ECSC: Commission Decision of 29 March 1994 ruling on additional aid by Germany to the coal industry for 1993 (Only the German text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community,Having regard to Commission Decision No 2064/86/ECSC of 30 June 1986 establishing Community rules for State aid to the coal industry (1),Whereas:I  In a letter dated 15 February 1994, Germany informed the Commission, pursuant to Article 9 (3) of Decision No 2064/86/ECSC, of an additional financial measure which it intends to apply retroactively for 1993 in order to support the coal industry,  concerning deliveries of coal and coke to the Community's steel industry.On 23 December 1992 the Commission adopted Decision 93/151/ECSC (2) on financial aid by Germany to the coal industry in 1993.As mentioned in that Decision, Germany intended to grant in 1993, pursuant to Decision No 2064/86/ECSC, a total of DM 2 948 million under the system of aid to deliveries of coking coal, coke and coal for use in blast furnaces in the Community's steel  industry.In Decision 93/151/ECSC, the Commission noted that the amount of aid under the system was linked to the avaibility of funds; accordingly, Germany is required to give notification of any changes which it intends to make to the amount authorized by the  Commission for 1993.In a letter dated 15 February 1994, Germany informed the Commission that the amount of aid for the supply of coal and coke to the Community's steel industry was insufficient. The increase necessary for 1993 over the amount authorized by the Commission  is DM 300 206 000, which brings the total aid for the supply of coal and coke in 1993 to DM 3 248 206 000.The reason for the increase in aid is that the gap between the world market price for coking coal and German production costs has proved wider than originally foreseen, on account of the drop in prices on the world market and the development of the US  dollar-German mark exchange rate.The figure of DM 3 248 206 000 for this aid is compatible with Article 4 of Decision No 2064/86/ECSC, since it serves to bridge the gap observed in 1993 between the world market price and the production costs for a volume of 18,35 million tonnes, in  accordance with the conditions set out in Article 12 of that Decision.The contribution of the measure envisaged to the restructuring and rationalization of the coal industry and to solving social and regional problems in spacing out the closure of loss-making installations satisfies the criteria and objectives of Article  2 of the Decision.Moreover, the aid is compatible with the provisions of Articles 4 and 12 of the Decision inasmuch as it does not lead to prices lower than those which would be charged for coal from non-member countries and for coke manufactured from coking coal  imported from non-member countries.Consequently, the aid referred to in this Decision is compatible with the proper functioning of the common market.II  The Commission will have to ensure, pursuant to Article 11 (2) of Decision No 2064/86/ECSC, that the direct aid authorized for current production is intended solely for the purposes set out in Articles 3 to 6 of that Decision. To this end will have  to be informed of the amounts of payments and how they are allocated,. Germany is hereby permitted to grant, for 1993, additional aid amounting to DM 300 206 000 for the supply of coking coal, coke and coal for injection into blast furnaces in the Community's steel industry, which brings the total aid for this  purpose in 1993 to DM 3 248 206 000. Germany shall notify the Commission by 30 June 1994 of the amount of aid actually paid in respect of 1993. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 29 March 1994.For the CommissionAbel MATUTESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 177, 1. 7. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 59, 12. 3. 1993, p. 33.
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40367,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1246/2011 of 29 November 2011 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Mantecados de Estepa (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Spain’s application to register the name ‘Mantecados de Estepa’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 November 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 32, 1.2.2011, p. 22.ANNEXFoodstuffs listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 510/2006:Class 2.4.   Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s waresSPAINMantecados de Estepa (PGI)
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33994,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 239/2007 of 6 March 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the requirements for communications in the banana sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (1), and in particular Article 29a thereof,Whereas:(1) The common organisation of the market in bananas has been substantially amended with effect from 1 January 2007 by Council Regulation (EC) No 2013/2006 of 19 December 2006 amending Regulations (EEC) No 404/93, (EC) No 1782/2003 and (EC) No 247/2006 as regards the banana sector.(2) In particular the rules dealing with the compensatory aid scheme have been abolished. For monitoring the operation of the banana market, it is however necessary for the Commission to continue to receive information on the production and marketing of bananas produced in the Community. Rules covering the communication of such information by the Member States should be laid down. Such communications should be comparable with the information communicated under the previous regime, whilst at the same time being simplified as far as possible. The provisions on such communications set out in Article 2(1)(d) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2014/2005 of 9 December 2005 on licences under the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community in respect of bananas released into free circulation at the common customs tariff rate of duty (2) being superseded, should therefore be deleted. Regulation (EC) No 2014/2005 should therefore be amended.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,. 1.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission in respect of each reporting period the following:(a) the quantity of bananas produced in the Community which are marketed:(i) in their region of production;(ii) outside their region of production;(b) the average selling prices on local markets of green bananas produced in the Community which are marketed in their region of production;(c) the average selling prices for green bananas at the stage of delivery at first port of unloading (goods not unloaded) in respect of bananas produced in the Community which are marketed in the Community outside their region of production;(d) forecasts of the data referred to in point (a), (b) and (c) for the two subsequent reporting periods.2.   The regions of production shall be:(a) the Canary Islands;(b) Guadeloupe;(c) Martinique;(d) Madeira, the Azores and the Algarve;(e) Crete and Lakonia;(f) Cyprus.3.   The reporting periods for a calendar year shall be:(a) January to April inclusive;(b) May to August inclusive;(c) September to December inclusive.The communications for each reporting period shall be made at the latest by the 15th day of the second month following the reporting period.4.   The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be sent via the electronic system indicated by the Commission. Point (d) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2014/2005 is deleted. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 March 2007.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 47, 25.2.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2013/2006 (OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 13).(2)  OJ L 324, 10.12.2005, p. 3. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 566/2006 (OJ L 99, 7.4.2006, p. 6).
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;agricultural production;disclosure of information;information disclosure,22
33801,"Commission Directive 2007/70/EC of 29 November 2007 amending Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council to include carbon dioxide as an active substance in Annex IA thereto (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 16(2),Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003 of 4 November 2003 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market and amending Regulation (EC) No 1896/2000 (2) establishes a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I, IA or IB to Directive 98/8/EC. That list includes carbon dioxide.(2) Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003, carbon dioxide has been evaluated in accordance with Article 11(2) of Directive 98/8/EC for use in product-type 14, rodenticides, as defined in Annex V to Directive 98/8/EC.(3) France was designated as Rapporteur Member State and submitted the competent authority report, together with a recommendation, to the Commission on 15 May 2006 in accordance with Article 10(5) and (7) of Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003.(4) The competent authority report has been reviewed by the Member States and the Commission. In accordance with Article 11(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003, the findings of the review were incorporated, within the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products on 21 June 2007, in an assessment report.(5) The review of carbon dioxide did not reveal any open questions or concerns to be addressed by the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks.(6) It appears from the various examinations made that biocidal products used as rodenticides and containing carbon dioxide may be expected to present only low risk to humans, animals and the environment and to satisfy the requirements laid down in Article 5 of Directive 98/8/EC, in particular with regard to the uses which were examined and detailed in the assessment report. It is therefore appropriate to include carbon dioxide in Annex IA, in order to ensure that in all Member States authorisations or registrations for biocidal products used as rodenticides and containing carbon dioxide can be granted, modified, or cancelled in accordance with Article 16(3) of Directive 98/8/EC.(7) It is important that the provisions of this Directive be applied simultaneously in all the Member States in order to ensure equal treatment of biocidal products on the market containing the active substance carbon dioxide and also to facilitate the proper operation of the biocidal products market in general.(8) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex IA in order to permit Member States and the interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements entailed and to ensure that applicants who have prepared dossiers can benefit fully from the 10-year period of data protection, which, in accordance with Article 12(1)(c)(ii) of Directive 98/8/EC, starts from the date of inclusion.(9) After inclusion, Member States should be allowed a reasonable period to implement Article 16(3) of Directive 98/8/EC, and in particular, to grant, modify or cancel authorisations or registrations of biocidal products in product-type 14 containing carbon dioxide to ensure that they comply with Directive 98/8/EC.(10) Directive 98/8/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(11) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,. Annex IA to Directive 98/8/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. Transposition1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 31 October 2008 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 November 2009.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 November 2007.For the CommissionStavros DIMASMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 2007/47/EC (OJ L 247, 21.9.2007, p. 21).(2)  OJ L 307, 24.11.2003, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1849/2006 (OJ L 355, 15.12.2006, p. 63).ANNEXThe following table with entry ‘No 1’ is inserted in Annex IA to Directive 98/8/EC:‘No Common name IUPAC name Minimum purity of the active substance in the biocidal product as placed on the market Date of inclusion Deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) Expiry date of inclusion Product type Specific provisions1 Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide 990  ml/l 1 November 2009 31 October 2011 31 October 2019 14 Only for use in ready-for-use gas canisters functioning together with a trapping device.Note: For the implementation of the common principles of Annex VI, the content and conclusions of assessment reports are available on the Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/environment/biocides/index.htm’
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33014,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1559/2006 of 18 October 2006 laying down minimum quality requirements for Williams and Rocha pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice under the production aid scheme (Codified version). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2319/89 of 28 July 1989 laying down minimum quality requirements for Williams and Rocha pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice under the production aid scheme (2) has been substantially amended (3). In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Regulation should be codified.(2) The first paragraph of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 established a production aid scheme for certain products listed in Annex I thereto.(3) The aim of the minimum quality requirements to be established is to avoid production of products for which there is no demand or products which would create distortion of the market. The requirements must be based on traditional fair manufacturing procedures.(4) The quality requirements laid down in this Regulation constitute additional rules of application further to the provisions of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1535/2003 of 29 August 2003 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the aid scheme for products processed from fruit and vegetables (4).(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. This Regulation lays down the minimum quality requirements that preserved Williams and Rocha pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice, hereinafter referred to as ‘pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice’, as defined in point 2 of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1535/2003, must meet. For the manufacture of pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice only pears of the species Pyrus communis L., varieties Williams and Rocha, shall be used. The raw material shall be fresh, sound, clean and suitable for processing.The raw material may have been chilled before being used for the manufacture of pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice. 1.   Pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice must be manufactured in one of the styles defined in paragraph 2.2.   For the purpose of this Regulation the styles are defined as follows:(a) ‘whole fruit’ means the whole fruit, with core and with or without stalk;(b) ‘halves’ means the cored fruit cut into two approximately equal parts;(c) ‘quarters’ means the cored fruit cut into four approximately equal parts;(d) ‘slices’ means the cored fruit cut into more than four wedge-shaped parts;(e) ‘dice’ means the cored fruit cut into regular cube-like parts.3.   Each container with pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice shall contain only one style, and the fruit or pieces thereof shall be practically uniform in size. No other type of fruit may be found in the container.4.   The colour of pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice shall be characteristic for the variety Williams or Rocha. A slightly pink discoloration shall not be considered a defect. Pears containing special ingredients shall be considered to be of characteristic colour if there is no abnormal discoloration for the ingredients used.5.   Pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice shall be free of foreign materials of non-vegetable origin and from foreign flavours and odours. The fruit shall be fleshy and may be variable in tenderness but shall be neither excessively soft nor excessively firm.6.   Pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice shall be practically free from:(a) foreign materials of vegetable origin;(b) peel;(c) blemished units.Whole fruits, halves and quarters shall also be practically free from mechanically damaged units. 1.   Fruit, or pieces thereof, shall be considered practically uniform in size when, in a container, the weight of the largest unit is not more than twice the weight of the smallest unit.If there are less than 20 units in a container, one unit may be disregarded. When determining the largest and the smallest units, broken units shall not be taken into consideration.2.   Pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice shall be considered as complying with Article 3(6) when the following tolerances are not exceeded:StyleWhole, halves and quarters OtherBlemished units 15 % by number 1,5 kilogramsMechanically damaged units 10 % by number Not applicablePeel 100 cm2 aggregate area 100 cm2 aggregate areaForeign material of vegetable origin:— Core material— Loose pear seeds— Other material, including loose core materialThe tolerances allowed, other than those fixed by reference to per cent by number, are per 10 kilograms drained net weight.Cores shall not be considered as a defect in whole styles with core.3.   For the purposes of paragraph 2:(a) ‘blemished units’ means fruit with discoloration on the surface or spots which definitely contrast with the overall colour and which may penetrate into the flesh, in particular bruises, scab and dark discoloration;(b) ‘mechanically damaged units’ means units which have been severed into several parts, all of such parts that together equal the size of a full unit being considered as a single unit, or units where the trimming has been excessive and which show serious gouges on the surface of the units which substantially detract from the appearance;(c) ‘peel’ means both peel adhering to pear flesh and peel found loose in the container;(d) ‘foreign material of vegetable origin’ means vegetable materials which are irrelevant to the fruit itself or which have been attached to the fresh fruit but should have been removed during processing, in particular core material, pear seeds, stalks and leaves and pieces thereof. Peel shall, however, be excluded;(e) ‘core material’ means the seed cell or parts thereof whether or not attached to the fruit, with or without seeds. Pieces of core are considered as equivalent to one unit when, having been aggregated, the pieces total approximately one half of a core;(f) ‘loose pear seeds’ means seeds which are not included in core material but which are loose in the container. 1.   The pears and the syrup and/or natural fruit juice shall occupy at least 90 % of the water capacity of the container.2.   The drained net weight of the fruit shall on average be at least equal to the following percentages of the water capacity, expressed in grams, of the container:Style Containers with a nominal water capacity of≥ 425 ml < 425 mlWhole 50 46Halves 54 46Quarters 56 46Slices 56 46Dice 56 503.   Where pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice are packed in glass containers, the water capacity shall be reduced by 20 ml before the percentages referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 are calculated.4.   Each container shall be marked with a reference identifying the date and year of production and the processor. The marking, which may be in code form, shall be approved by the competent authorities in the Member State where production takes place.These authorities may adopt additional provisions as to the marking itself. The processor shall daily and at regular intervals during the processing period verify that the pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice comply with the requirements for qualifying for aid. The result of the verification shall be recorded. Regulation (EEC) No 2319/89 is repealed.References to the repealed Regulation shall be construed as references to this Regulation and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex II. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 October 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 386/2004 (OJ L 64, 2.3.2004, p. 25).(2)  OJ L 220, 29.7.1989, p. 51. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 996/2001 (OJ L 139, 23.5.2001, p. 9).(3)  See Annex I.(4)  OJ L 218, 30.8.2003, p. 14. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1663/2005 (OJ L 267, 12.10.2005, p. 22).ANNEX IRepealed Regulation with its amendmentCommission Regulation (EEC) No 2319/89Commission Regulation (EC) No 996/2001 Only Article 2ANNEX IICorrelation tableRegulation (EEC) No 2319/89 This RegulationArticles 1 to 4 Articles 1 to 4Article 5(1), (2) and (3) Article 5(1), (2) and (3)Article 5(4), first sentence Article 5(4), first subparagraph, first sentenceArticle 5(4), second sentence, first part Article 5(4), first subparagraph second sentenceArticle 5(4), second sentence, second part Article 5(4), second subparagraphArticle 6 Article 6Article 7 —— Article 7Article 8, first paragraph Article 8Article 8, second paragraph —— Annex I— Annex II
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25161,"2003/551/EC: Commission Decision of 22 July 2003 amending Decision 97/830/EC repealing Decision 97/613/EC and imposing special conditions on the import of pistachios and certain products derived from pistachios originating in or consigned from Iran (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2003) 2603). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 93/43/EEC of 14 June 1993 on the hygiene of foodstuffs(1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,After consulting the Member States,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 97/830/EC(2), as last amended by Decision 2000/238/EC(3), imposes special conditions on the import of pistachios and certain products derived from pistachios originating in or consigned from Iran.(2) Decision 97/830/EC provides that the competent authority shall ensure that before release onto the market from the point of entry into the Community, each consignment of products covered by that Decision is subject to systematic sampling and analysis for aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin. The term ""systematic sampling and analysis"" set out in Decision 97/830/EC may be subject to different interpretations and it is appropriate to clarify the meaning of such terms.(3) Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety(4), established the rapid alert system for food and feed (RASFF).(4) In the interests of public health, Member States should provide the Commission with periodical reports of all analytical results of official controls carried out in respect of consignments of pistachios and certain products derived from pistachios originating in or consigned from Iran. Such reports should be in addition to the notification obligations under the rapid alert system for food and feed.(5) It is important to ensure that the sampling and analysis of consignments of pistachios and products derived from pistachios originating in or consigned from Iran are performed in a harmonised manner throughout the Community.(6) At the request of some Member States it is appropriate to update the list of points of entry through which the products covered by Decision 97/830/EC may be imported into the Community. For the sake of clarity that list should be replaced.(7) Decision 97/830/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,. Decision 97/830/EC is amended as follows:1. Article 2 is amended as follows:(a) Paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:""5. The competent authorities in each Member State shall take a sample for analysis from each consignment of pistachios and certain products derived from pistachios originating in or consigned from Iran for analysis of aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin before release onto the market from the point of entry into the Community.Member States shall submit to the Commission every three months a report of all analytical results of official controls on consignments of pistachios and certain products derived from pistachios originating in or consigned from Iran. This report shall be submitted during the month following each quarter(5).""(b) The following paragraphs 6 and 7 are added:""6. Any consignment to be subjected to sampling and analysis should be detained before release onto the market from the point of entry into the Community for a maximum period of 15 working days. The competent authorities of the importing Member State shall issue an accompanying official document establishing that the consignment has been subjected to official sampling and analysis and indicating the result of the analysis.7. In case a consignment is split, copies of the health certificate and accompanying documents referred to in the paragraphs 1 and 6 and certified by the competent authority of the Member State on whose territory the splitting has taken place, shall accompany each part of the split consignment.""2. Article 3 is replaced by the following:""Article 3This Decision shall be kept under review in the light of information and guarantees provided by the competent authorities of Iran and on the basis of the results of the tests carried out by Member States in order to assess whether the special conditions set out in Article 2 provide a sufficient level of protection of public health within the Community. The review shall also assess whether there is a continuing need for those special conditions.""3. Annex II is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 July 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 175, 19.7.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 343, 13.12.1997, p. 30.(3) OJ L 75, 24.3.2000, p. 59.(4) OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.(5) April, July, October, January.ANNEX""ANNEX IIList of points of entry through which pistachios and products derived from pistachios originating in or consigned from Iran may be imported into the Community>TABLE>""
",nut;almond;chestnut;coconut;hazel nut;pistachio;walnut;import;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;Iran;Islamic Republic of Iran;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;public health;health of the population;health certificate,22
17763,"Council Regulation (EC) No 53/98 of 19 December 1997 allocating for 1998 catch quotas between Member States for vessels fishing in Estonian waters. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Community and the Republic of Estonia (2), and in particular Articles 3 and 6 thereof, the Community and Estonia have held consultations concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1998 and the management of common living resources;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1998 should be fixed for the vessels of the other Party;Whereas the necessary measures should be taken to implement, for 1998, the results of the consultations held with Estonia;Whereas to ensure efficient management of the catch possibilities available in Estonian waters, quotas should be allocated among Member States in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3);Whereas additional conditions for the year-to-year management of TACs and quotas, in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (4), were not agreed with Estonia;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1998,. From 1 January to 31 December 1998 vessels flying the flag of a Member State are hereby authorized to make catches within the quota limits set out in the Annex in waters falling within the fisheries jurisdiction of Estonia. The financial contribution provided for in Article 4 of the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Community and the Republic of Estonia shall be set for the period referred to in Article 1 at ECU 465 467, payable to an account designated by Estonia. Stocks referred to in the Annex shall not be subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 2, 3 and 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 332, 20. 12. 1996, p. 16.(3) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2205/97 (OJ L 304, 7. 11. 1997, p. 1).(4) OJ L 115, 9. 5. 1996, p. 3.ANNEXAllocation of Community catch quotas in Estonian waters for 1998>TABLE>
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;Estonia;Republic of Estonia,22
43235,"2014/116/EU: Council Decision of 28 January 2014 on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People’s Republic of China pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania in the course of their accession to the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(4), in conjunction with point (v) of Article 218(6)(a) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,Whereas:(1) On 29 January 2007, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations with certain other Members of the World Trade Organization under Article XXIV:6 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994, in the course of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania.(2) Negotiations have been conducted by the Commission within the framework of the negotiating directives adopted by the Council.(3) Those negotiations have been concluded and an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People’s Republic of China pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania in the course of their accession to the European Union (the ‘Agreement’) was initialled on 31 May 2012.(4) The Agreement was signed on behalf of the European Union on 9 September 2013, subject to its conclusion at a later date, in accordance with Council Decision 2012/763/EU (1).(5) The Agreement should be approved,. The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People’s Republic of China pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania in the course of their accession to the European Union is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to give, on behalf of the Union, the notification provided for in the Agreement (2). This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 28 January 2014.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. STOURNARAS(1)  OJ L 337, 11.12.2012, p. 1.(2)  The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.
",GATT;General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade;accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;Romania;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;China;People’s Republic of China,22
43109,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1354/2013 of 17 December 2013 excluding ICES Subdivisions 27 and 28.2 from certain fishing effort limitations for 2014, pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007 establishing a multiannual plan for the cod stocks in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007 of 18 September 2007 establishing a multiannual plan for the cod stocks in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 779/97 (1), and in particular Article 29(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Provisions for setting fishing effort limitations for the cod stocks in the Baltic Sea are set out in Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007.(2) On the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007, Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) No 1180/2013 (2) has established fishing effort limitations for 2014 in the Baltic Sea.(3) According to Article 29(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007, the Commission may exclude ICES Subdivisions 27 and 28.2 from the scope of certain fishing effort limitations when the catches of cod were below a certain threshold in the last reporting period.(4) Taking into account the reports submitted by Member States and the advice from the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries, ICES Subdivisions 27 and 28.2 should be excluded in 2014 from the scope of those fishing effort limitations.(5) Regulation (EU) No 1180/2013 will apply from 1 January 2014. In order to ensure coherence with that Regulation, this Regulation should also apply from 1 January 2014.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. The provisions of Article 8(1)(b), (3), (4) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007 shall not apply to ICES Subdivisions 27 and 28.2 in the year 2014. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 December 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 248, 22.9.2007, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 1180/2013 of 19 November 2013 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Baltic Sea (OJ L 313, 22.11.2013, p. 4).
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Baltic Sea;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;catch area;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;catch by species,22
14140,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1164/95 of 23 May 1995 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization  of the market in bananas  (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94  (2), and in  particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93  (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 478/95   (4), lays down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into  the Community; whereas Regulation (EC) No 478/95, as amended by Regulation (EC) No 702/95  (5),  lays down additional rules for the application of the tariff quota arrangements laid down in  Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 and amends Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93;Whereas Article 11 of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 establishes the deadline for issue and the term  of validity of tariff quota import licences for each quarter; whereas it is necessary, on the one  hand, to clarify that the deadline for the issue of licences provided for in Article 11 of  Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 does not apply to new applications lodged during the period provided  for in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 478/95, and on the other hand, to have the same term of  validity for licences issued in respect of the same quarter;Whereas the Management Committee for bananas has not delivered its opinion within the time limit  laid down by the chairman,. Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 is hereby amended as follows:1.  Article 11 is replaced by the following:'Article 11 1.  For applications made during the period referred to in Article 9.2, import licences shall be  issued not later than the 21st day of the last month of each quarter in respect of the following  quarter. Where that day is not a working day, licences shall be issued not later than the first  following working day.2.  The term of validity of import licences shall expire on the seventh day of the month following  the quarter in respect of which the licence is issued.` 2.  Article 17.2 is replaced by the following:'2.  The term of validity of import licences shall expire on the seventh day of the month following  the quarter in respect of which the licence is issued.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day after its publication in the  Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply for the first time in respect of licences issued for the third quarter 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 May 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;certificate of origin,22
29408,"2005/290/EC: Commission Decision of 4 April 2005 on simplified certificates for the importation of bovine semen and fresh pig meat from Canada and amending Decision 2004/639/EC (notified under document number C(2005) 1002) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 1999/201/EC of 14 December 1998 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada on sanitary measures to protect public and animal health in respect of trade in live animals and animal products (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 88/407/EEC of 14 June 1988 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species (2), in particular Articles 10(2) and 11(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries (3), and in particular Articles 16(1) and 22(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 2002/99/EC of 16 December 2002 laying down the animal health rules governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption (4), in particular Article 8(4) and 9(4) (b) thereof.Whereas:(1) Annex V to the Agreement of 17 December 1998 between the European Community and the Government of Canada on sanitary measures to protect public and animal health in respect of trade in live animals and animal products (the Agreement) establishes the public health and animal health measures for imports into the Community of certain animals and products thereof for which equivalence should be recognised.(2) Annex VII to the Agreement provides for simplified official animal health and/or public health attestations to be included in the model health certificate for imports into the Community of live animals and animal products for which equivalence of measures (Yes-1) has been recognised.(3) Equivalence has been recognised for bovine semen with respect to animal health requirements on the basis of Directive 88/407/EEC, as amended by Directive 2003/43/EC (5), and therefore a simplified model certificate for bovine semen should be established.(4) It should be clarified that the use of the model animal health certificates laid down in Commission Decision 2004/639/EC of 6 September 2004 laying down the importation conditions of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species (6) is required without prejudice to specific certification requirements based on equivalence agreements between the Community and third countries. Decision 2004/639/EC should be amended accordingly.(5) Equivalence has been recognised with regard to public health requirements for pig meat but not for animal health requirements. Therefore the simplification based on equivalence of the model certificate for pig meat should only cover public health measures.(6) Council Directive 93/119/EC of 22 December 1993 on the protection of animals at the time of slaughter or killing (7) provides that the health certificates accompanying meat to be imported from a third country be supplemented by an attestation certifying that animals referred to in that Directive have been slaughtered under conditions which offer guarantees of humane treatment at least equivalent to those provided for in that Directive. That attestation should be included in the model certificate for fresh pig meat set out in this Decision.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Member States shall authorise the importation from Canada of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species conforming to the certification conditions laid down in the model certificate set out in Annex I, and accompanied by such a certificate duly completed and issued before departure of the consignment from Canada. The Member States shall authorise the importation from Canada of fresh meat of domestic swine conforming to the certification conditions laid down in the model certificate set out in Annex II, and accompanied by such a certificate duly completed and issued before departure of the consignment from Canada. In Article 1 of Decision 2004/639/EC, the following paragraph 4 is added:‘4.   The requirement laid down in paragraph 1 to use the model animal health certificate set out in Annex II, part 1 shall be without prejudice to specific certification requirements and model certificates adopted pursuant to agreements between the Community and third countries following a recognition of equivalence.’ For a transitional period not exceeding 90 days from the date of application of this Decision, Member States shall authorise the importation from Canada of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species and fresh meat of domestic swine under model certificates applicable before the date of application of this Decision. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 April 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 71, 18.3.1999, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 194, 22.7.1988, p. 10. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2004/101/EC (OJ L 30, 4.2.2004, p. 15).(3)  OJ L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 24. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 807/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36).(4)  OJ L 18, 23.1.2003, p. 11.(5)  OJ L 143, 11.6.2003, p. 23.(6)  OJ L 292, 15.9.2004, p. 21.(7)  OJ L 340, 31.12.1993, p. 21. Directive as amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).ANNEX IANNEX II
",swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;simplification of formalities;reduction of formalities;simplification of customs checks;animal breeding;animal selection;fresh meat;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;Canada;Newfoundland;Quebec;health certificate,22
1942,"82/67/EEC: Commission Decision of 21 December 1981 establishing that the apparatus described as 'TSI-laser anemometer system, consisting of: base for argon ion laser ; mirror system ; risers, model 9177 ; rotating mount, model 9178, model 9179 ; beam splitter, model 9115-1 ; ring mount, model 9176 ; beam spacer, model 9113-9 ; model 9113-22 ; receiving assembly, model 9140 ; photomultiplier system, model 9160 ; counter, model 1990A ; interface for minicomputer, model 1998D' may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 2 June 1981, the United Kingdom has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as TSI-laser anemometer system, consisting of: base for argon ion laser; mirror system; risers, model 9177; rotating mount, model 9178, model 9179; beam splitter, model 9115-1; ring mount, model 9176; beam spacer, model 9113-9, model 9113-22; receiving assembly, model 9140; photomultiplier system, model 9160; counter, model 1990A; interface for mini-computer, model 1998D', to be used for measuring the effects of free-stream turbulence on heat transfer to gas turbine blades, should be considered to be a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 18 November 1981 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a laser; whereas its objective technical characteristics such as the frequencies of the measuring bands and the use to which it is put make it specially suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for scientific activities; whereas it must therefore be considered to be a scientific apparatus;Whereas, on the basis of information received from Member States, apparatus of equivalent scientific value capable of use for the same purpose is not currently manufactured in the Community; whereas, therefore, duty-free admission of this apparatus is justified,. The apparatus described as 'TSI-laser anemometer system, consisting of: base for argon ion laser; mirror system; risers, model 9177; rotating mount, model 9178, model 9179; beam splitter, model 9115-1; ring mount, model 9176; beam spacer, model 9113-9, model 9113-22; receiving assembly, model 9140; photomultiplier system, model 9160; counter, model 1990A; interface for mini-computer, model 1998D',which is the subject of an application by the United Kingdom of 2 June 1981, may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff Duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1981.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 134, 31. 5. 1979, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;measuring equipment;measuring instrument;meter;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;apparatus based on the use of rays;laser;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
33741,"2007/872/EC: Commission Decision of 18 December 2007 on the continuation in the year 2008 of Community comparative trials and tests on propagating and planting material of Malus Mill. under Council Directive 92/34/EEC started in 2004. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/34/EEC of 28 April 1992 on the marketing of fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants, intended for fruit production (1),Having regard to Commission Decision 2003/894/EC of 11 December 2003 setting out the arrangements for Community comparative trials and tests on propagating and planting material of Prunus persica (L.) Batsch, Malus Mill. and Rubus idaeus L. pursuant to Council Directive 92/34/EEC (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas:(1) Decision 2003/894/EC sets out the arrangements for the comparative trials and tests to be carried out under Directive 92/34/EEC as regards Malus Mill. from 2004 to 2008.(2) Tests and trials carried out in 2004 to 2007 should be continued in 2008,. Community comparative trials and tests which began in 2004 on propagating and planting material of Malus Mill. shall be continued in 2008 in accordance with Decision 2003/894/EC.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 10. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2007/776/EC (OJ L 312, 30.11.2007, p. 48).(2)  OJ L 333, 20.12.2003, p. 88.
",seedling;cutting (plant);agronomic research;agricultural research;plant propagation;grafting;plant reproduction;comparative analysis;comparative assessment;comparative research;comparison;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;testing;experiment;industrial testing;pilot experiment;test,22
1936,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2922/95 of 18 December 1995 on the issuing of licences for traditional imports of bananas originating in the ACP States for the first quarter of 1996 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization  of the market in bananas  (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94  (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 of 10 June 1993 laying down detailed rules  for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community  (3), as last  amended by Regulation (EC) No 1164/95  (4), and in particular Article 16 (1) and (2) thereof,Whereas Article 16 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 provides that where the quantities of bananas  originating in one and the same ACP State listed in the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 for  which import licences are applied for exceed the quantity fixed for the period in question, the  Commission is to set a single reduction percentage to all licence applications mentioning that  country of origin;Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 2710/95  (5) fixes quantities for imports of bananas into the  Community for the first quarter of 1996 for imports originating in the ACP States under the  traditional quantities imported;Whereas, for Cameroon the quantities requested for traditional imports of ACP bananas during the  first quarter of 1996 are higher than the quantities fixed by Regulation (EC) No 2710/95; whereas,  as a result, a single reduction percentage should be fixed for each application indicating this  country of origin pursuant to Article 16 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93;Whereas this Regulation should take effect without delay in order to allow licences to be issued as  quickly as possible,. For the first quarter of 1996, as regards licence applications for  traditional imports of bananas originating in the ACP States, import licences shall be issued:-  for the quantity indicated in the licence application, multiplied by a reduction coefficient of  0,9999 for applications indicating the origin Cameroon,-  in the case of applications indicating other origins, for the quantities indicated in the  application. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official  Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;ACP countries;Cameroon;Republic of Cameroon,22
18314,"Council Regulation (EC) No 2411/98 of 3 November 1998 on the recognition in intra-Community traffic of the distinguishing sign of the Member State in which motor vehicles and their trailers are registered. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 75(1)(d) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189c of the Treaty (3),(1) Whereas the Community has adopted a certain number of measures that are intended to ensure the smooth functioning of an internal market comprising an area without frontiers in which the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital is ensured in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty;(2) Whereas several Member States are contracting parties to the Vienna Convention of 1968 on road traffic (4), hereinafter referred to as the ‘Convention’, Article 37 of which provides that every motor vehicle in international traffic shall display at the rear, in addition to its registration number, a distinguishing sign of the State in which it is registered;(3) Whereas the Community is not a contracting party to the convention and whereas some of its Member States which are parties to it have recourse to the provisions of Article 37 of the Convention; whereas those Member States thus require vehicles from other Member States to display the distinguishing sign provided for by Annex 3 to the Convention; whereas some of those Member States do not recognise other distinguishing signs such as those displayed on registration plates which, while indicating the Member State in which the vehicle is registered, do not conform to Annex 3 to the Convention;(4) Whereas several Member States have introduced a model registration plate which, on the extreme left, displays a blue zone containing the 12 yellow stars representing the European flag plus the distinguishing sign of the Member State of registration; whereas for the purpose of intra-Community transport this distinguishing sign meets the objective of identifying the State of registration as provided for in Article 37 of- the Convention;(5) Whereas Member States requiring vehicles from other Member States to display the distinguishing sign of the State of registration should also recognise the sign as provided for in the Annex to this Regulation,. This Regulation shall apply to vehicles registered in the Member States that are driven within the Community. For the purposes of this Regulation:1. ‘distinguishing sign of the Member State of registration’ shall mean a set composed of one to three letters in Latin capitals indicating the Member State in which the vehicle is registered;2. ‘Vehicle’ shall mean any motor vehicle and its trailer as defined in:— Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (5),— Council Directive 92/61/EEC of 30 June 1992 relating to the type-approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles (6). Member States requiring vehicles registered in another Member State to display a distinguishing registration sign when they are being driven on their territory shall recognise the distinguishing sign of the Member State of registration displayed on the extreme left of the registration plate in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation as being equivalent to any other distinguishing sign that they recognise for the purpose of identifying the State in which the vehicle is registered. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 November 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. PRAMMER(1)  OJ C 290, 24. 9. 1997, p. 25 and OJ C 159, 26. 5. 1998, p. 16.(2)  OJ C 95, 30. 3. 1998, p. 32.(3)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 19 February 1998 (OJ C 80, 16. 3. 1998, p. 210), Council Common Position of 5 June 1998 (OJ C 227, 20. 7. 1998, p. 31) and Decision of the European Parliament of 7 October 1998 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4)  Vienna Convention of 8 November 1968, concluded under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.(5)  OJ L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 97/27/EC (OJ L 233, 25. 8. 1997, p. 1).(6)  OJ L 225, 10. 8. 1992, p. 72. Directive as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.ANNEXSPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DISTINGUISHING SIGN OF THE MEMBER STATE OF REGISTRATION TO BE AFFIXED AT THE EXTREME LEFT OF THE REGISTRATION PLATE
",approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;vehicle registration;number plate;registration plate;motor vehicle;commercial vehicle;juggernaut;lorry;lorry tanker;trailer;truck;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;European symbol;European anthem;European emblem;European flag;European stamp,22
20412,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1998/2000 of 21 September 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 1374/98 laying down detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements and opening tariff quotas for milk and milk products, and Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 laying down special detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 as regards export licences and export refunds in the case of milk and milk products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1670/2000(2), and in particular Article 26 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1374/98 of 29 June 1998 laying down detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements and opening tariff quotas for milk and milk products(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1491/2000(4), lays down the quantities for which an import licence is not required.(2) Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 of 26 January 1999 laying down special detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 as regards export licences and export refunds in the case of milk and milk products(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1961/2000(6), stipulates the cases where an export licence is not required.(3) Article 5(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 of 9 June 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products(7) sets 150 kg as the maximum quantity of milk products for which no licence need be submitted. To clarify matters, the relevant provisions of Regulations (EC) No 1374/98 and (EC) No 174/1999 should be adapted and special provisions should be introduced for exports of milk products derogating from some of the provisions of Regulations (EC) No 800/1999 and (EC) No 1291/2000.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1374/98 is replaced by the following:""Article 1Without prejudice to Title II of Regulation (EC) 1291/2000, all imports into the Community of any of the products referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 (hereinafter referred to as 'milk products') shall be subject to the presentation of an import licence."" Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 174/1999 is replaced by the following:""Article 2Refunds shall be granted only on presentation of an export licence, the one exception being the cases referred to in the first and fourth indents of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000.For the purposes of the fourth indent of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000, where several separate codes in the refunds nomenclature as laid down by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (2) or in the combined nomenclature are entered in an export declaration, the particulars relating to each code shall be deemed to constitute a separate declaration."" This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 October 2000.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 September 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 10.(3) OJ L 185, 30.6.1998, p. 21.(4) OJ L 168, 8.7.2000, p. 10.(5) OJ L 20, 27.1.1999, p. 8.(6) OJ L 234, 16.9.2000, p. 10.(7) OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1.
",milk;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;export policy;export scheme;export system;milk product;dairy produce;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,22
3282,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1496/2002 of 21 August 2002 amending Annex I (the rules of jurisdiction referred to in Article 3(2) and Article 4(2)) and Annex II (the list of competent courts and authorities) to Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgements in civil and commercial matters. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 of 22 December 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgements in civil and commercial matters(1), and in particular Articles 3(2), 4(2), 44 and 74 thereof,Whereas:(1) According to Article 3(1) of the Regulation (EC) No 44/2001, persons domiciled in a Member State may only be sued in the courts of another Member State by virtue of the rules set out in sections 2 to 7 of Chapter II on jurisdiction; according to Article 3(2), in particular the rules of jurisdiction set out in Annex I shall not be applicable as against them.(2) Therefore, if a rule referred to in Annex I is abolished in a Member State, the content of the list should be modified accordingly.(3) An application for a declaration of enforceability of a judgment given in a Member State and enforceable in that State, in another Member State, should be submitted to the competent authorities listed in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 44/2001.(4) Articles 38 et seq. and 57(4) of Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 allow that an application for a declaration of enforceability of an authentic instrument may be submitted to notaries as competent authorities.(5) Article 74 of Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 provides that Member States should notify the Commission of texts amending the list of competent authorities set out in Annexes I to IV.(6) The Netherlands has notified the Commission of an amendment to the rules of jurisdiction set in Annex I and to the list of competent courts and authorities set out in Annex II and Germany has notified the Commission of an amendment to the list of competent courts and authorities set out in Annex II; therefore, Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 should be amended accordingly,. In Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 44/2001, the eighth indent concerning the Netherlands, shall be deleted. In Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 44/2001, ""in Germany the presiding Judge of a chamber of the 'Landgericht'"" shall be replaced by the following: ""in Germany:(a) the presiding Judge of a chamber of the 'Landgericht';(b) a notary ('...') in a procedure of declaration of enforceability of an authentic instrument."" In Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 44/2001, ""in the Netherlands, the presiding Judge of the 'arrondissementsrechtbank'"" shall be replaced by the following: ""in the Netherlands, the 'voorzieningenrechter van de rechtbank'."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 August 2002.For the CommissionAntรณnio VitorinoMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 12, 16.1.2001, p. 1.
",EU national;Community national;European Union national;national of the EU;national of the European Union;jurisdiction;exclusive jurisdiction;jurisdiction of the courts;jurisdiction of the ordinary courts;legal jurisdiction;civil law;ordinary law;statutory law;commercial law;commercial legislation;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;mutual recognition principle;Cassis de Dijon Case,22
14188,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1328/95 of 12 June 1995 establishing a system for the surveillance of imports of fresh sour cherries originating in the Republics of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia and Slovenia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3355/94 of 22 December 1994 concerning the arrangements  applicable to the import into the Community of products originating in the Republics of  Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia and Slovenia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia  (1), and in  particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3355/94 provides for the grant of tariff concessions for fresh sour  cherries originating in the Republics referred to above within the limit of an annual ceiling of 3   000 tonnes; whereas, pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff  and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff  (2), as last amended by Commission  Regulation (EC) No 656/95  (3), chilled cherries are to be classified under the same tariff heading  as fresh cherries;Whereas, in order to ensure that these provisions are properly applied, imports of fresh sour  cherries originating in the Republics of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia and Slovenia and the former  Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia should be subject to a system of import licences; whereas the  special rules governing that system should be laid down;Whereas exceptions to certain provisions of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 November  1988 laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and  advance fixing certificates for agricultural products  (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No  340/95  (5), should be made to avoid exceeding the quantity fixed in Regulation (EC) No 3355/94;Whereas import licences are issued using the most detailed CN code; whereas the combined  nomenclature comprises two codes according to the periods of importation of sour cherries; whereas  provision should accordingly be made for the issue of import licences for the two CN codes  concerned; whereas, moreover, the period of validity of licences take into account the time for  transporting the product to the Community;Whereas, in order to ensure the proper operation of this system, provision should be made for  weekly notification by the Member States of the quantities relating to unused or partly unused  licences,. 1.  Imports into the Community of fresh sour cherries falling within  CN codes 0809  20  20 and 0809  20  60 and originating in the Republics of Bosnia-Herzegovina,  Croatia and Slovenia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall be subject to the  production of an import licence issued by the Member States concerned to any applicant for such a  licence irrespective of the place of his establishment in the Community.2.  The issue of an import licence shall be conditional on the lodging of a security guaranteeing  that import will take place during the period of validity of the licence. 1.  Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 shall apply to import licences for fresh sour cherries  originating in the Republics referred to in Article 1 subject to the specific provisions of this  Regulation.Notwithstanding Article 8 (4) of the abovementioned Regulation, the provisions permitting a  tolerance for quantities in excess shall not apply.2.  CN codes 0809  20  20 and 0809  20  60 must be marked in Section 16 of applications for  licences and of import licences.3.  The security shall be ECU 0,72 per 100 kilograms net.4.  Import licences shall be valid for 20 days from the date of actual issue.Except in cases of force majeure, the security shall be forfeit in whole or in part if the  transaction is not carried out or is only partially carried out within that period. 1.  The Republic(s) of origin concerned must be marked in Section 8 of applications for  licences and of import licences proper as the country or countries of origin of the product. Import  licences shall be valid for products originating in the Republic(s) in question only.2.  Import licences shall be issued on the fifth working day following the day on which the  application was lodged unless measures are taken within that time. Member States shall notify the Commission of:1.  the quantities of fresh sour cherries corresponding to the import licences applied for.Such quantities shall be notified at the following intervals:-  each Wednesday for applications lodged on Mondays and Tuesdays,-  each Friday for applications lodged on Wednesdays and Thursdays,-  each Monday for applications lodged on Friday of the previous week;2.  the quantities corresponding to import licences not used or partly used, amounting to the  difference between the quantities deducted on the back of the licences and the quantities for which  the latter were issued.Such quantities shall be notified on Wednesday each week as regards data received the previous  week;3.  if no application for an import licence is lodged during one of the periods mentioned in point  1 or if there are no quantities unused within the meaning of point 2, the Member State in question  shall so inform the Commission on the days indicated in this Article. This Regulation shall enter into force on the eighth day following its publication in  the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 June 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission
",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;import;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;Yugoslavia;territories of the former Yugoslavia;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,22
3232,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2031/2002 of 15 November 2002 authorising transfers between the quantitative limits of textiles and clothing products originating in Macao. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 of 12 October 1993 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 797/2002(2), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 7 of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and Macao on trade in textile products, initialled on 19 July 1986 and approved by Council Decision 87/497/EEC(3), as last amended by an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters, initialled on 22 December 1994 and approved by Council Decision 95/131/EC(4), provides that transfers may be agreed between categories and quota years.(2) Macao submitted a request for transfers between quota years on 10 August 2002.(3) The transfers requested by Macao fall within the limits of the flexibility provisions referred to in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 and set out in Annex VIII thereto.(4) It is, therefore, appropriate to grant the request.(5) It is desirable for this Regulation to enter into force on the day after its publication in order to allow operators to benefit from it as soon as possible.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Textile Committee set up by Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93,. Transfers between the quantitative limits for textile goods originating in Macao fixed by the Agreement between the European Community and Macao on trade in textile products are authorised for the quota year 2002 in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 November 2002.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 275, 8.11.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 128, 15.5.2002, p. 29.(3) OJ L 287, 9.10.1987, p. 47.(4) OJ L 94, 26.4.1995, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE>
",Macao;Macao (China);Macao SAR;Macao Special Administrative Region;Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;clothing;article of clothing;ready-made clothing;work clothes,22
39610,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 96/2011 of 3 February 2011 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Limone di Siracusa (PGI)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) and in accordance with Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Italy’s application to register the name ‘Limone di Siracusa’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 February 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOŞMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 135, 26.5.2010, p. 25.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedITALYLimone di Siracusa (PGI)
",Italy;Italian Republic;location of production;location of agricultural production;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;market gardening;market garden;market gardening production;production of fresh vegetables;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;mode of production;preparation for market,22
42341,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 119/2013 of 11 February 2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 2214/96 concerning harmonised indices of consumer prices (HICP): transmission and dissemination of sub-indices of the HICP, as regards establishing harmonised indices of consumer prices at constant tax rates  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 of 23 October 1995 concerning harmonised indices of consumer prices (1), and in particular the third paragraph of Article 4 and Article 5(3) thereof,Having regard to the opinion of the European Central Bank (2),Whereas:(1) By virtue of Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 2494/95, Member States are required to produce harmonised indices of consumer prices (HICP).(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2214/96 (3) establishes the sub-indices of the HICP to be produced by the Member States, and provided to and disseminated by the Commission (Eurostat).(3) For inflation analysis and for convergence assessment in Member States, it is necessary to collect information on the impact of tax changes on inflation. To this end, HICPs should additionally be calculated on the basis of constant tax rate prices instead of observed prices in the form of harmonised indices of consumer prices at constant tax rates (HICP-CT).(4) In order to obtain reliable and comparable results from all Member States, a common methodological framework for the compilation of HICP-CT should be established and maintained.(5) The principle of cost-effectiveness has been taken into account in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 2494/95.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the European Statistical System Committee,. Regulation (EC) No 2214/96 is amended as follows:(1) In Article 2, the following subparagraph is added:(2) Article 3 is replaced by the following: This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall take effect with the index for January 2013.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 February 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 257, 27.10.1995, p. 1.(2)  Opinion not yet published in the Official Journal.(3)  OJ L 296, 21.11.1996, p. 8.
",tax;rate of taxation;tax rate;price index;price indicator;price level;table of prices;threshold index;trigger index;Eurostat;SOEC;statistical office of the European Communities;statistical office of the European Union;consumer price;price to the consumer;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;disclosure of information;information disclosure,22
31835,"Council Directive 2006/99/EC of 20 November 2006 adapting certain Directives in the field of company law, by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania (1), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 56 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 56 of the Act of Accession, where acts of the institutions remain valid beyond 1 January 2007, and require adaptation by reason of accession, and the necessary adaptations have not been provided for in the Act of Accession or its Annexes, the necessary acts are to be adopted by the Council, unless the Commission adopted the original act.(2) The Final Act of the Conference which drew up the Treaty of Accession indicated that the High Contracting Parties had reached political agreement on a set of adaptations to acts adopted by the institutions required by reason of accession and invited the Council and the Commission to adopt these adaptations before accession, completed and updated where necessary to take account of the evolution of the law of the Union.(3) Directives 68/151/EEC (2), 77/91/EEC (3), 78/660/EEC (4), 78/855/EEC (5), 83/349/EEC (6) and 89/667/EEC (7) should therefore be amended accordingly,. Directives 68/151/EEC, 77/91/EEC, 78/660/EEC, 78/855/EEC, 83/349/EEC and 89/667/EEC shall be amended as set out in the Annex. 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by the date of accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force subject to and on the date of the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 November 2006For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. KORKEAOJA(1)  OJ L 157, 21.6.2005, p. 11.(2)  OJ L 65, 14.3.1968, p. 8.(3)  OJ L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 222, 14.8.1978, p. 11.(5)  OJ L 295, 20.10.1978, p. 36.(6)  OJ L 193, 18.7.1983, p. 1.(7)  OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 40.ANNEXCOMPANY LAWA.   COMPANY LAW1. 31968 L 0151: First Council Directive 68/151/EEC of 9 March 1968 on coordination of safeguards which, for the protection of the interests of members and others, are required by Member States of companies within the meaning of the second paragraph of Article 58 of the Treaty, with a view to making such safeguards equivalent throughout the Community (OJ L 65, 14.3.1968, p. 8), as amended by:— 11972 B: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Kingdom of Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom (OJ L 73, 27.3.1972, p. 14),— 11979 H: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Hellenic Republic (OJ L 291, 19.11.1979, p. 17),— 11985 I: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic (OJ L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 23),— 11994 N: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden (OJ C 241, 29.8.1994, p. 21),— 12003 T: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 33),— 32003 L 0058: Directive 2003/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15.7.2003 (OJ L 221, 4.9.2003, p. 13).2. 31977 L 0091: Second Council Directive 77/91/EEC of 13 December 1976 on coordination of safeguards which, for the protection of the interests of members and others, are required by Member States of companies within the meaning of the second paragraph of Article 58 of the Treaty, in respect of the formation of public limited liability companies and the maintenance and alteration of their capital, with a view to making such safeguards equivalent (OJ L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 1), as amended by:— 11979 H: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Hellenic Republic (OJ L 291, 19.11.1979, p. 17),— 11985 I: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic (OJ L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 23),— 31992 L 0101: Council Directive 92/101/EEC of 23.11.1992 (OJ L 347, 28.11.1992, p. 64),— 11994 N: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden (OJ C 241, 29.8.1994, p. 21),— 12003 T: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 33).3. 31978 L 0855: Third Council Directive 78/855/EEC of 9 October 1978 based on Article 54(3)(g) of the Treaty concerning mergers of public limited liability companies (OJ L 295, 20.10.1978, p. 36), as amended by:— 11979 H: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Hellenic Republic (OJ L 291, 19.11.1979, p. 17),— 11985 I: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic (OJ L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 23),— 11994 N: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden (OJ C 241, 29.8.1994, p. 21),— 12003 T: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 33).4. 31989 L 0667: Twelfth Council Company Law Directive 89/667/EEC of 21 December 1989 on single-member private limited-liability companies (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 40), as amended by:— 11994 N: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden (OJ C 241, 29.8.1994, p. 21),— 12003 T: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 33).B.   ACCOUNTING STANDARDS1. 31978 L 0660: Fourth Council Directive 78/660/EEC of 25 July 1978 based on Article 54(3)(g) of the Treaty on the annual accounts of certain types of companies (OJ L 222, 14.8.1978, p. 11), as amended by:— 11979 H: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Hellenic Republic (OJ L 291, 19.11.1979, p. 17),— 31983 L 0349: Seventh Council Directive 83/349/EEC of 13.6.1983 (OJ L 193, 18.7.1983, p. 1),— 31984 L 0569: Council Directive 84/569/EEC of 27.11.1984 (OJ L 314, 4.12.1984, p. 28),— 11985 I: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic (OJ L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 23),— 31989 L 0666: Eleventh Council Directive 89/666/EEC of 21.12.1989 (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 36),— 31990 L 0604: Council Directive 90/604/EEC of 8.11.1990 (OJ L 317, 16.11.1990, p. 57),— 31990 L 0605: Council Directive 90/605/EEC of 8.11.1990 (OJ L 317, 16.11.1990, p. 60),— 31994 L 0008: Council Directive 94/8/EC of 21.3.1994 (OJ L 82, 25.3.1994, p. 33),— 11994 N: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden (OJ C 241, 29.8.1994, p. 21),— 31999 L 0060: Council Directive 1999/60/EC of 17.6.1999 (OJ L 162, 26.6.1999, p. 65),— 32001 L 0065: Directive 2001/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27.9.2001 (OJ L 283, 27.10.2001, p. 28),— 12003 T: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 33),— 32003 L 0038: Council Directive 2003/38/EC of 13.5.2003 (OJ L 120, 15.5.2003, p. 22),— 32003 L 0051: Directive 2003/51/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18.6.2003 (OJ L 178, 17.7.2003, p. 16),— 32006 L 0043: Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17.5.2006 (OJ L 157, 9.6.2006, p. 87),— 32006 L 0046: Directive 2006/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14.6.2006 (OJ L 224, 16.8.2006, p. 1).(a) The following is added to Article 1(1), first subparagraph:(b) The following is added to Article 1(1), second subparagraph:(z) in Bulgaria:(aa) in Romania:2. 31983 L 0349: Seventh Council Directive 83/349/EEC of 13 June 1983 based on Article 54(3)(g) of the Treaty on consolidated accounts (OJ L 193, 18.7.1983, p. 1), as amended by:— 11985 l: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic (OJ L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 23),— 31989 L 0666: Eleventh Council Directive 89/666/EEC of 21.12.1989 (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 36),— 31990 L 0604: Council Directive 90/604/EEC of 8.11.1990 (OJ L 317, 16.11.1990, p. 57),— 31990 L 0605: Council Directive 90/605/EEC of 8.11.1990 (OJ L 317, 16.11.1990, p. 60),— 11994 N: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden (OJ C 241, 29.8.1994, p. 21),— 32001 L 0065: Directive 2001/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27.9.2001 (OJ L 283, 27.10.2001, p. 28),— 12003 T: Act concerning the conditions of accession and the adjustments to the Treaties — Accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 33),— 32003 L 0051: Directive 2003/51/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18.6.2003 (OJ L 178, 17.7.2003, p. 16),— 32006 L 0043: Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17.5.2006 (OJ L 157, 9.6.2006, p. 87),— 32006 L 0046: Directive 2006/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14.6.2006 (OJ L 224, 16.8.2006, p. 1).— in Bulgaria:— in Romania:
",Council of the European Union;Council of European Ministers;Council of the European Communities;Council of the Union;EC Council;EU Council;European Union Council;accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;Romania;EC Directive;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;accounting;company law,22
25805,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 500/2003 of 19 March 2003 on the periods for which certain cereal and rice products may remain under customs control arrangements for the advance payment of refunds. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2), and in particular Article 13(11) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice(3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002(4), and in particular Article 13(15) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 of 15 April 1999 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products(5), as last amended by Regulation 444/2003(6), limits the duration of advance fixing of the refund to the period remaining of the validity of export licences. This provision is liable to present cereal and rice operators with supply problems during the period in which the marketing year changes and also to interrupt the regular supply of cereal and rice products to traditional customers. Special measures should be adopted therefore for the cereal and rice sectors.(2) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 413/76 of 25 February 1976 on the reduction of the time limit during which certain cereal products may remain under customs control while awaiting advance payment of refunds(7), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1873/82(8), provides for a special period for malt. This product should be included in the special arrangements for cereals and Regulation (EEC) No 413/76 should be repealed.(3) The Management Committee for Cereals has not delivered an opinion within the time limit laid down by its chairman,. 1. Notwithstanding Article 28(6) of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999, the products referred to in Article 1(1)(a) and (b) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 other than maize and sorghum may remain under customs control with a view to being processed up to 30 September in the case of export licences whose validity expires in July or August.Maize and sorghum may remain under customs control with a view to being processed up to 30 November in the case of export licences whose validity expires in October.2. Notwithstanding Article 28(6) of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999, the paddy rice referred to in Article 1(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and falling within CN code 1006 10 may remain under customs control with a view to being processed up to 30 October in the case of export licences whose validity expires in September. Regulation (EEC) No 413/76 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply to payment declarations accepted from 1 October 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 March 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18.(4) OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27.(5) OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11.(6) OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 3.(7) OJ L 50, 26.2.1976, p. 18.(8) OJ L 206, 14.7.1982, p. 18.
",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;advance payment;payment on account;cereal product;cereal preparation;processed cereal product;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;rice;customs inspection;customs check,22
7755,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 3849/89 of 18 December 1989 amending, as regards Spain, Regulation (EEC) No 4007/87 extending the period referred to in Articles 90 (1) and 257 (1) of the act of accession of Spain and Portugal. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 90 (2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas Articles 90 (1) and 257 (1) of the Act of Accession provide for a period during which transitional measures may be adopted to facilitate the switchover from the arrangements existing in Spain and in Portugal before accession to those resulting from the application of the common organization of the markets under the conditions laid down in the Act of Accession and in particular to cope with appreciable difficulties in implementing the new arrangements at the date laid down; whereas the date of expiry of that period, set at 31 December 1987 in the Act of Accession, was extended by Regulation (EEC) No 4007/87 (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 4074/88 (4), to 31 December 1989 for Spain and 31 December 1990 for Portugal;Whereas, in the case of Spain, despite progress made in recent years, these difficulties cannot be overcome in certain sectors by 31 December 1989; whereas the period in question for that country should therefore be extended to 31 December 1990,. In the first paragraph of Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 4007/87, '31 December 1989' is hereby replaced by '31 December 1990'. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1990.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 1989.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. MELLICK(1) OJ No C 282, 8. 11. 1989, p. 14.(2) Opinion delivered on 15 December 1989 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ No L 378, 31. 12. 1987, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 359, 28. 12. 1988, p. 3.
",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);Portugal;Portuguese Republic;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
1954,"82/107/EEC: Commission Decision of 29 January 1982 approving an outline programme to improve public amenities in certain less-favoured agricultural areas of the Federal Republic of Germany under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1938/81 (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1938/81 of 30 June 1981 on a common measure to improve public amenities in certain less-favoured agricultural areas of the Federal Republic of Germany (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 1938/81, on 2 October 1981 the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany communicated the outline programme to improve public amenities in certain less-favoured agricultural areas of the Federal Republic of Germany, and on 4 December 1981 provided additional details;Whereas the said outline programme covers the improvement of public services pursuant to Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 1938/81 in the less-favoured areas of the Federal Republic of Germany listed in Article 1 (2);Whereas the said programme contains adequate details and measures in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 1938/81 showing that the objectives referred to in Article 1 of that Regulation can be achieved and that the conditions laid down therein are satisfied; whereas the scheduled time for implementation of the programme does not exceed the limit referred to in Article 3 (c);Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,. The outline programme to improve public amenities in certain less-favoured agricultural areas of the Federal Republic of Germany, pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 1938/81, communicated by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany on 2 October 1981 and supplemented on 4 December 1981 is hereby approved. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 29 January 1982.For the CommissionPoul DALSAGERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 197, 20. 7. 1981, p. 1.
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;means of agricultural production;agricultural engineering;agricultural infrastructure;agricultural technology;farm development plan;agricultural development plan;physical improvement plan;less-favoured agricultural area;area with specific problems;less-favoured agricultural region;balance of payments assistance;BOP assistance;balance of payments facility;balance of payments support;medium-term financial assistance;EAGGF Guidance Section;EAGGF Guidance Section aid,22
3031,"Council Regulation (EC) No 153/2002 of 21 January 2002 on certain procedures for applying the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, and for applying the Interim Agreement between the European Community and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Council is in the process of concluding a Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, which was signed in Luxembourg on 9 April 2001 (hereinafter referred to as ""the Stabilisation and Association Agreement"").(2) Meanwhile on 9 April 2001 the Council has concluded an Interim Agreement between the European Community and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(1) which provides for the early entry into force of the trade and trade-related provisions of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the ""Interim Agreement"").(3) It is necessary to lay down the procedures for the application of certain provisions of these Agreements.(4) The Stabilisation and Association Agreement and the Interim Agreement stipulate that certain products originating in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia may be imported into the Community, within the limits of tariff quotas, at a reduced customs duty. It is therefore necessary to lay down provisions for the calculation of the reduced rates of customs duties.(5) The Stabilisation and Association Agreement and the Interim Agreement already specify the products eligible for those tariff measures, the relevant volumes (and increases thereof), the applicable duties, periods of application and any eligibility criteria.(6) Council or Commission Decisions amending the Combined Nomenclature and TARIC codes do not entail any substantive changes.(7) In the interest of simplicity and of timely publication of Regulations implementing Community tariff quotas, provision should be made for the Commission, assisted by the Committee provided for in Article 42 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal(2), to adopt the Regulations opening up and providing for the administration of the tariff quotas for ""baby beef"" products.(8) Provision should be made for the Commission, assisted by the Committee set up by Article 248a of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code(3), to adopt the Regulations opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas which might be granted as a result of negotiations on further tariff concessions pursuant to Article 29 of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement and of Article 16 of the Interim Agreement.(9) Duties should be totally suspended where preferential treatment results in ad valorem duties of 1 % or less, or in specific duties of EUR 1 or less.(10) This Regulation should be applied retroactively and will continue to apply upon the entry into force of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement.(11) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(4),. Subject matterThe Council hereby sets down certain procedures for the adoption of detailed rules for the implementation of certain provisions of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part (hereinafter referred to as the ""Stabilisation and Association Agreement""), and the Interim Agreement between the European Community and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (hereinafter referred to as the ""Interim Agreement""). Concessions on baby-beefDetailed rules for the implementation of Article 14(2) of the Interim Agreement, and thereafter Article 27(2) of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement, concerning the tariff quota for ""baby-beef"" products shall be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 3 of this Regulation. Applicable procedure1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee provided for in Article 42 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.2. Where reference is made to this Article, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Further concessionsIf additional concessions for fishery products are granted within tariff quotas, pursuant to Article 29 of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement and of Article 16 of the Interim Agreement, detailed rules for the implementation of these tariff quotas shall be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 5 of this Regulation. Applicable procedure1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Customs Code Committee set up by Article 248a of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92.2. Where reference is made to this Article, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Tariff reductions1. Subject to paragraph 2, rates of preferential duty shall be rounded down to the first decimal place.2. Where the result of calculating the rate of preferential duty in application of paragraph 1 is one of the following, the preferential rate shall be considered a full exemption:(a) 1 % or less in the case of ad valorem duties, or(b) EUR 1 or less per individual amount in the case of specific duties. Technical adaptationsAmendments and technical adaptations to the detailed rules on implementation adopted pursuant to this Regulation, which are necessary following changes to the Combined Nomenclature codes and to the TARIC subdivisions or arising from the conclusion of new agreements, protocols, exchanges of letters or other acts between the Community and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, shall be adopted in accordance with the procedures set out in Article 3 and Article 5. Entry into force and applicationThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 June 2001.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 January 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Arias CaĂąete(1) OJ L 124, 4.5.2001, p. 1.(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21.(3) OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2700/2000 (OJ L 311, 12.12.2000, p. 17).(4) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
",tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;beef;interim agreement (EU);EC interim agreement;provisional implementation of an EC agreement;Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;FYROM;Macedonia-Skopje;The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;ex-Yugoslav republic;stabilisation and association agreement;SAA;stabilization and association agreement,22
2043,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2992/95 of 19 December 1995 modifying Regulation (EEC) No 1863/90 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89 on scrutiny by Member States of transactions forming part of the system of financing by the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund and repealing Directive 77/435/EEC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89  (1) of 21 December 1989 on scrutiny by Member  States of transactions forming part of the system of financing by the Guarantee Section of the  European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund and repealing Directive 77/435/EEC, as last  amended by Regulation (EC) No 3235/94  (2), and in particular Article 19 thereof,Whereas Regulation (EC) No 4045/89 requires Member States to send to the Commission a detailed  annual report on the application of the Regulation, an annual programme of scrutinies, and a list  of undertakings established in a third country for which payments have or should have been made or  received, and to send to Member States concerned as well as to the Commission a list of  undertakings established in a Member State other than that in which payments have or should have  been made or received;Whereas the standardization of the form and content of such communications would facilitate their  use and ensure a uniformity of approach;Whereas it is therefore appropriate to adopt detailed rules as to their form and content;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 1863/90  (3) of the Commission laying down detailed rules for the  application of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89 should therefore be amended;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Fund  Committee,. Regulation (EEC) No 1863/90 is amended as follows:1.  Article 1 is replaced by the following text:'Article 1 This Regulation lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89.`;2.  The following title and subtitle are inserted before Article 2:'TITLE I The system of Community financing`;3.  The following title, subtitle and Articles are added after Article 4:'TITLE II The content of documents Article 4a 1.  The annual report referred to in Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89 shall contain  detailed information on at least each of the aspects of the application of Regulation (EEC) No  4045/89 listed in Annex II of this Regulation, set out in clearly identified sections under the  headings referred to.2.  The annual programme of scrutinies referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89  shall be drawn up in accordance with the specimen form set out in Annex III.3.  The list of undertakings referred to in Article 7 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89 shall be  drawn up in accordance with the specimen form set out in Annex IV.4.  The list of undertakings referred to in Article 7 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89 shall be  drawn up in accordance with the specimen form set out in Annex V.5.  A request by a Member State for a priority inspection of an undertaking in another Member  State, as referred to in Articles 7 (2) and 7 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89, shall be drawn up  in accordance with the specimen form set out in Annex VI. b The information to be submitted under Article 4a may be communicated in documentary form or on  computer file in a format to be agreed between the sender and the recipient.` 4.  The Annex shall be numbered Annex I, and Annexes A, B, C, D and E to the present Regulation  shall be added as Annexes II to VI respectively. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in  the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the CommissionANNEX A'ANNEX II Information to be provided in the annual report submitted by Member States under Article 9 (1) of  Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89 ('the Regulation`).1.  Administration of the Regulation The administration of the Regulation, including changes to the organizations responsible for  controls and to the special department responsible for monitoring the application of the Regulation  as referred to in Article 11, and to the competences of those organizations.2.  Legislative changes Any national legislative changes relevant to the application of the Regulation that have intervened  since the previous annual report.3.  Amendments to the scrutiny programme A description of any amendments or modifications that were made to the scrutiny programme submitted  to the Commission under Article 10 (2) of the Regulation since the date of submission of that  programme.4.  Execution of the scrutiny programme The execution of the programme of scrutinies for the period ending on 30 of June preceding the  latest date for submission of this report, as referred to in Article 9 (1) of the Regulation,  including, both in total and broken down by control body (where more than one carries out controls  under the Regulation):(a)  the number of scrutinies carried out,(b)  the number of scrutinies still in the course of being carried out,(c)  the number of scrutinies planned for the period in question that were not carried out,(d)  the reasons why the scrutinies referred to in (c) above were not carried out,(e)  the breakdown, by amounts received by or paid to, and by measure, of the scrutinies referred  to in (a), (b) and (c) above,(f)  any actions which may have been taken as a result of the scrutinies referred to in (a) above,  where irregularities were not detected,(g)  the results of those scrutinies carried out pursuant to the scrutiny period prior to that  covered by the present report, for which the results were not available at the time of submission  of the report for that scrutiny period,(h)  any difficulties encountered in the carrying out of the scrutinies referred to in (a) and (b)  above, and,(i)  an indication of the average duration of scrutinies in person-days, indicating, where  practicable, the time spent on planning, preparation, execution of controls, and reporting.5.  Mutual assistance Mutual assistance requests made and received under Article 7 of the Regulation, including the  results of scrutinies carried out as a matter of priority under Articles 7 (2) and 7 (4), and a  summary of the lists both sent and received under Articles 7 (2) and 7 (3).6.  Resources Details of the resources available for the carrying out of the scrutinies under the Regulation,  including:(a)  the number of staff; expressed in person/years, allocated to scrutinies under the Regulation,  by control body, and, where appropriate, region;(b)  training received by staff working on scrutinies under the Regulation, with an indication of  the proportion of the staff referred to in paragraph (a) above who have received such training, and  the nature of the training itself, and,(c)  computer equipment and tools at the disposal of staff working on scrutinies under the  Regulation.7.  Difficulties in applying the Regulation Any difficulties encountered in the application of the Regulation, and the measures taken to  overcome them or proposals to this end.8.  Suggestions for improvement Where appropriate, any suggestions for improvement, either in the application of the Regulation, or  in the Regulation itself.`ANNEX B'ANNEX III >START OF GRAPHIC>SHEET A PROPOSED SCRUTINY PROGRAMME FOR THE PERIOD ....................(Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89) 1. The criterion for calculation of the minimum number of undertakings required to be controlled =  not less than half of the number of undertakings whose receipts or payments, or the sum thereof,  amounted to more than ECU 100  000 for the EAGGF financial year ....................i.e.: ×  12  =   2. For measures for which risk analysis has not been used as the main selection criterion:The number of undertakings having received or made payments under the system of financing by the  Guarantee Section of the EAGGF in the financial year .................... was as follows:A (1) Total number Total number whose receipts or payments, or the sum thereof, were in the  following categories A (2) Exceeding ECU 300  000 A  (3)  ECU 300  000 or less, but not less than ECU 30  000 The number of undertakings in each of the above categories which it is intended to scrutinize in  .................... are:3. Total number of undertakings proposed for scrutiny in ....................:A (4) Total number A  (5)  Total based upon risk analysis A (6)  <   ECU 30  000 Notes on boxes:A  (2)  It is compulsory to scrutinize undertakings in this category which were not scrutinized in  accordance with this Regulation during the two scrutiny periods preceding this scrutiny period,  unless the payments that they received were under a measure or measures for which risk analysis  techniques of selection have been adopted.A  (6)  Undertakings in this category are to be scrutinized only for specific reasons which are to  be indicated in sheet D of this Annex.>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>SHEET B PROPOSED SCRUTINY PROGRAMME FOR THE PERIOD  ....................(Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89) Scheme of control in relation to EAGGF Guarantee Fund budget headings        Only for measures where risk analysis will not be applied     B (1) EAGGF Budget Article or Item No B (2) Number of scrutinies planned B (3) Scrutinies planned  to undertakings whose receipts or payments, or the sum thereof exceeded ECU 300  000 during the  EAGGF financial year .  .  . B (4) Scrutinies planned to undertakings whose receipts or payments,  or the sum thereof were in the range ECU 30  000 to ECU 300  000 during the EAGGF financial year .   .  . B (5) Scrutinies planned to undertakings whose receipts or payments, or the sum thereof were  less than ECU 30  000 during the EAGGF financial year .  .  . B (6) Total expenditure by EAGGF  budget heading to be controlled during the period .  .  . (ECU) B (7) Total expenditure by EAGGF  budget heading during the EAGGF financial year .  .  . (ECU)   (i) number of undertakings (ii) expenditure  thereby controlled  (ECU) (i) number of  undertakings (ii) expenditure  thereby controlled (ECU) (i) number of undertakings (ii) expenditure   thereby controlled (ECU)                                 >END OF GRAPHIC>SHEET C PROPOSED SCRUTINY PROGRAMME FOR THE PERIOD  ....................(Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89) Criteria adopted in drawing up the programme in the area of export refunds and other sectors where  risk analysis selection techniques have been adopted where these differ from those included in the  proposals for risk analysis sent to the Commission under Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No  4045/89>START OF GRAPHIC>Sector where scrutiny is proposed (show EAGGF budget heading as set out in column B  (1) of Sheet B  of this Annex) Comments on risk and selection criteria adopted (give brief details - e.g. detected  irregularities or exceptional increase in expenditure)         >END OF GRAPHIC>SHEET D PROPOSED SCRUTINY PROGRAMME FOR THE PERIOD .  .  .  .  .(Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89) Proposed scrutinies, if any, of undertakings whose receipts or payments, or the sum thereof, were  less than ECU 30  000 during the EAGGF financial year .  .  .  .>START OF GRAPHIC>EAGGF budget heading (as set out in column B (1) of Sheet B) Number of undertakings that it is  proposed to scrutinize Specific reason for scrutiny       >END OF GRAPHIC>SHEET E PROPOSED SCRUTINY PROGRAMME FOR THE PERIOD .  .  .  .  .(Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89)>START OF GRAPHIC>Control body (breakdown by region and office) Number of controls planned Aggregate number of  controller/years allocated to controls under Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89  (where controllers work  only part-time on controls under Regulation  (EEC) No 4045/89, only this fraction of their working  year should be included).`            >END OF GRAPHIC>ANNEX C'ANNEX IV LIST OF UNDERTAKINGS ESTABLISHED IN A MEMBER STATE OTHER THAN THAT IN WHICH PAYMENT OF THE AMOUNT  IN QUESTION HAS OR SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE OR RECEIVED (Article 7 (1) and (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89) >START OF GRAPHIC>Member State in which payment was made or received  Member State in which undertaking is established  Date of dispatch of the list      (1) Name and address (2) Nature of expenditure (show each payment separately by EAGGF budgetary  line and type of payment) (3) Amount (in national currency) per individual payment which during the  EAGGF financial year was: (4) Indicate  whether  inspection  of  the  undertaking  requested  in   accordance with Article 7 (2) (see note A) (i) of undertaking in Member State where established (ii) to which payment made or from which  payment received  (i) paid to undertaking (ii) paid by undertaking                    Notes:A. If so a specific request should be sent, using the the specimen form set out in Annex V,  including all the information needed to enable the recipient to correctly identify the undertaking  concerned.B. A copy of this list must be sent to the Commission (DG VI-G-3).C. Where are no undertakings established in other Member States as far as your country is  concerned, it is requested that this fact is communicated to all other Member States and to the  Commission (DG VI-G-3).D. If a request for inspection of an undertaking in accordance with Article 7 (2) is made  subsequent to the dispatch of this list, a copy of the request, in accordance with Annex VI, should  nonetheless be sent to the Commission (DG VI-G-3).` >END OF GRAPHIC>ANNEX D'ANNEX V LIST OF UNDERTAKINGS ESTABLISHED IN THIRD COUNTRY FOR WHICH PAYMENT OF THE AMOUNT IN QUESTION HAS  OR SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE OR RECEIVED IN THAT MEMBER STATE (Article 7 (3) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89) >START OF GRAPHIC>Member State in which payment was made or received  Third Country in which undertaking is established  Date of dispatch of this list      (1) Name and address (2) Nature of expenditure (show each payment separately by EAGGF budgetary  line and type of payment) (3) Amount (in national currency) per individual payment which during the  EAAGF financial year was: (4) Additional comments (e.  g. itemize any difficulties in control,  suspicion of irregularity analysis of risk, etc.) (i) of undertaking in third country where established (ii) to which payment made or from which  payment received  (i) paid to undertaking (ii) paid by undertaking                    Note:If there are no undertakings established in other third countries as far as your country is  concerned, it is requested that this Annex should be returned to the Commission (DG VI-G-3) clearly  indicating this to be the case.` >END OF GRAPHIC>ANNEX E'ANNEX VI >START OF GRAPHIC>REQUEST FOR INSPECTION UNDER ARTICLE 7 (2) OR 7 (4) OF REGULATION (EEC) No  4045/89 Items marked with an asterisk should be completed in all cases; other items should be completed  where appropriate This request is based upon: Article 7 (2) Article 7 (4)  A (*) 1.  Requesting Member State   (*) 2.  Name of special department   (*) 3.  Address   (*) 4.  Telephone number   5.  Fax number   6.  Telex number   7.  Responsible official   8.  Name of control organization responsible   9.  Address   10.  Telephone number   11.  Fax number   12.  Telex number   13.  Responsible official     B (*) 1.  Requested Member State   (*) 2.  Organization     C (*) 1.  Date of request   (*) 2.  Scrutiny programme     D Beneficiary data  (*) 1.  Name  (a)  in requesting Member State   (b)  in requested Member State   (*) 2.  Reference number   (*) 3.  Address:  (a)  in requesting Member State   (b)  in requested Member State     E For requests under Article 7 (2) only  Payment data  (*) 1.  Paying agency   (*) 2.  Payment reference number   (*) 3.  Payment type   (*) 4.  Amount (specific currency)   (*) 5.  Accounting date   (*) 6.  Payment date   (*) 7.  EAGGF budget code (chapter - article - post - line)   (*) 8.  Marketing year or period to which payment applies   (*) 9.  EU Regulation serving as legal base for payment       F Transaction details  1.  (Export) declaration or application number   2.  Contract:  -  number   -  date   -  quantity   -  value   3.  Invoice:  -  number   -  date   -  quantity   -  value   4.  Date of acceptance of declaration   5.  Authorizing office   6.  Certificate or licence number   7.  Certificate or licence date   For storage schemes  8.  Tender number   9.  Tender date   10.  Price per unit   11.  Entry date   12.  Exit date   13.  Increase or reduction in quality   For export refunds  14.  Claim number (if different from export declaration number)   15.  Customs office of taking into customs control   16.  Date of customs control   17.  Prefinancing (code)   18.  Export refund code (11 digits)   19.  Destination code   20.  Prefixed rate   -  in ecus   -  in national currency   21.  Date of prefixation     G Risk Analysis  (*) 1.  Rating -  high   -  medium   -  low   (*) 2.  Narrative justification for rating      (continue on separate sheet if necessary)             H Scope and objective of control  1.  Proposed scope   2.  Objectives and their supporting technical details      (continue on separate sheet if necessary)     I (*) List of supporting documents supplied      (continue on separate sheet if necessary)  `  >END OF GRAPHIC>
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;financial control;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;activity report;AAR;annual activity report;annual report;management report;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;EAGGF Guarantee Section;EAGGF Guarantee Section aid,22
26908,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1985/2003 of 10 November 2003 amending Regulation (EC) No 427/2003 on a transitional product-specific safeguard mechanism for imports originating in the People's Republic of China. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 427/2003(1) lays down quantitative quotas for certain products originating in the People's Republic of China.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1351/2003(2) established administrative procedures for the first tranche of the 2004 quantitative quotas for certain products originating in the People's Republic of China.(3) In view of the enlargement of the European Community on 1 May 2004 it is appropriate to increase the quotas in accordance with Article XXVIII of the GATT 1994 and the Understanding of the interpretation of this Article.(4) It is therefore appropriate to amend Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 427/2003,. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 427/2003 shall be replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 November 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. Marzano(1) OJ L 65, 8.3.2003, p. 1.(2) OJ L 192, 31.7.2003, p. 8.ANNEX""ANNEX IPhasing-out timetable of industrial (non-textile) quotas on imports originating in China>TABLE>""
",import;footwear industry;bootmaker;shoe industry;shoemaker;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;ceramics;ceramic product;ceramics industry;porcelain;pottery;China;People’s Republic of China;protective clause;protective measure;safeguard clause,22
35012,"2008/200/EC: Commission Decision of 20 February 2008 terminating the examination procedure concerning trade practices maintained by Argentina in relation to the imports of textile and clothing products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3286/94 of 22 December 1994 laying down Community procedures in the field of the common commercial policy in order to ensure the exercise of the Community's rights under international trade rules, in particular those established under the auspices of the World Trade Organisation (1), and in particular Articles 11 (1) thereof,Whereas:A.   PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND(1) On 11 October 1999, Euratex (European Apparel and Textile Organisation) lodged a complaint under Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 3286/94 (hereinafter the Regulation) on behalf of those of its members which export to Argentina or wish to do so.(2) The complainant alleged that the Community sales of textile and clothing products in Argentina were hindered by obstacles to trade within the meaning of Article 2(1) of the Regulation, i.e. ‘a practice adopted or maintained by a third country and in respect of which international trade rules establish a right of action’. The alleged obstacles to trade were the following.(a) pre-shipment inspection and minimum customs values,(b) excessive requirements for certificates of origin,(c) requirement to submit a Declaration Form on Product Composition,(d) excessively burdensome labelling requirement,(e) statistical tax and discriminatory VAT.(3) The complainant also claimed that these practices were causing adverse trade effects within the meaning of Article 2(4) of the Regulation.(4) The Commission decided therefore, after consultation of the Advisory Committee established by the Regulation, that there was sufficient evidence to justify initiating an examination procedure for the purpose of considering the legal and factual issues involved. Consequently, an examination procedure was initiated on 27 November 1999 (2).B.   THE FINDINGS OF THE EXAMINATION PROCEDURE(5) In 2000, the investigation concluded on the certificate of origin that the burdensome requirements appeared to infringe Article VIII.3 and X of GATT 1994, Article 7.1 of the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing and to contravene the recommendations of Article VIII.1(c) of GATT 1994. The measures on labelling requirements appeared to violate Article 2.2 of the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade and to contravene the recommendations of Article VIII.1(c) of GATT 1994. As regards the requirements of the Declaration Form On Product Composition, they appeared to be in breach of Article 2 of the WTO Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures. As for the procedure for controlling the customs value, the Commission services could not express a definitive position due to the recent introduction of a new law regulating this matter. On the pre-shipment inspection issue, no violation of any particular provision of the WTO Agreement on Pre-shipment Inspection could be found. However, it did not appear to adhere to the purpose and spirit of the Agreement. Finally, no violation of WTO rules had been identified with respect to the statistical tax, and the issue of the discriminatory VAT was already addressed in the context of another TBR procedure concerning the import of finished leather in Argentina (3).(6) The investigation also concluded that the investigated measures had cumulatively caused or threaten to cause adverse effects within the meaning of Article 2(4) of the Regulation.C.   DEVELOPMENTS AFTER THE END OF THE INVESTIGATION(7) Following the investigation, discussions took place over the years with the Argentinean authorities with the aim of achieving an amicable settlement eliminating or gradually easing the above trade barriers.(8) With regard to customs valuation practices, the situation has improved over the last years. Transparency has improved while European manufacturers and exporters can participate in the determination of the indicative values for customs valuation. Pre-shipment inspection has been eliminated, and the requirement of a Declaration Form on Products Composition does not appear to create any problem to exporters.(9) On the question of the certificate of origin, substantial progress was achieved through the adoption of Instruccion General No 9/2002 de la Direccion General de Aduanas on 8 February 2002. Until recently, the main remaining obstacle to trade faced by the European industry was the requirement, in the case of triangular trade, to provide the Argentinean authorities not only with the certificate of origin but also with the invoice between the producer of the goods originating in a third country and the exporter in the country of shipping, thereby raising concerns of confidentiality on the original transaction. Through the adoption of Nota External No 3/07 of the Administracion Federal de Ingresos Publicos (Subdireccion general tecnico legal aduanera), Argentina effectively repealed the requirement of providing a copy of the original invoice, which is now replaced by a certificate issued by the competent authorities of the country of shipment, e.g. a Chamber of Commerce, and then legalised in the country of shipment by the Argentinean consulate.(10) With regard to the labelling requirements linked to the compulsory sewing of fiscal stamps, the Argentinean authorities provided information according to which the costs of such requirement compared to the value of the shipment is very limited. It thus appears that the possible adverse effects of this remaining obstacle to trade do not have and cannot have a material impact on the economy of the Community or of a region of the Community, or on the textile-producing sector therein.D.   CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS(11) In view of the above analysis, it is considered that the examination procedure has led to a satisfactory situation with regard to the obstacles that faced the trade as alleged in the complaint lodged by Euratex, or that, in the case of the sewing of fiscal stamps, the investigated measure does not have on its own a material impact on the textile-producing regions of the European Community. The examination procedure should therefore be terminated in accordance with Article 11(1) of the Regulation.(12) The Advisory Committee has been consulted on the measures provided for in this Decision,. Sole ArticleThe examination procedure concerning measures imposed by Argentina in relation to the imports of textile and clothing products is hereby terminated.. Done at Brussels, 20 February 2008.For the CommissionPeter MANDELSONMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 349, 31.12.1994, p. 71. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 356/95 (OJ L 41, 23.2.1995, p. 3).(2)  OJ C 340, 27.11.1999, p. 70.(3)  OJ L 295, 4.11.1998, p. 46.
",tax system;taxation;customs formalities;customs clearance;customs declaration;Argentina;Argentine Republic;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;trade restriction;obstacle to trade;restriction on trade;trade barrier;customs inspection;customs check;clothing;article of clothing;ready-made clothing;work clothes;certificate of origin;labelling,22
2529,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2279/1999 of 28 October 1999 on the sale at a price fixed in advance of unprocessed dried figs from the 1998 harvest held by the Greek and Spanish storage agencies to distilleries and the animal feed industry. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in processed fruit and vegetable products(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2199/97(2), and in particular Article 9(8) thereof,Whereas:(1) the second subparagraph of Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 states that where products cannot be disposed of on normal terms special measures may be taken. Approximately 2624 tonnes of unprocessed dried figs no longer fit for human consumption held by the Greek and Spanish storage agencies must be sold for specific uses within the meaning of Article 6(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 626/85 of 12 March 1985 on the purchasing, selling and storage of unprocessed dried grapes and figs by storage agencies(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1437/97(4);(2) there are currently outlets for unprocessed dried figs unfit for human consumption in the distillation and animal feed sectors and the products held by the storage agencies should be sold for these two uses. In view of the small amounts for sale and the special characteristics of the markets for which they are intended, sale at a price fixed in advance is most appropriate;(3) the appropriate selling price is the same for both intended uses, given that the terms of access to the two markets are similar, and the special security referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 should be fixed on the basis of the difference between the normal market price for dried figs and the selling price fixed by this Regulation;(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1707/85 of 21 June 1985 on the sale of unprocessed dried figs by storage agencies for the manufacture of alcohol(5) lays down the detailed rules for the sale of unprocessed dried figs to distilleries. In the case of dried figs intended for a animal feed, to facilitate checks that they are used for the intended purpose, it is necessary to stipulate the end product to be made and the deadline for its manufacture and to require a commitment on the part of the manufacturer to use the products in question in the manufacture of animal feed;(5) the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. The storage agencies listed in the Annex shall sell the unprocessed dried figs they hold from the 1998 harvest to distilleries and the animal feed industry, in accordance with Title III of Regulation (EEC) No 626/85 and this Regulation, at the price of EUR 4 per 100 kilograms net.2. The special security referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 shall be EUR 15 per 100 kilograms net. 1. Purchase applications shall be submitted to the storage agencies concerned for the quantities they hold.2. On request, the storage agencies shall inform those concerned of the quantities available and the locations at which the products are stored. Regulation (EEC) No 1707/85 shall apply to the sale of unprocessed dried figs to distilleries. 1. Unprocessed dried figs sold to the animal feed industry shall be used for the manufacture of products falling within CN code 2309.2. Manufacture must be completed at the latest 90 days after the date the purchase application referred to in Article 8(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 626/85 is accepted.3. The purchase application shall contain, in addition to the information referred to in Article 7(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 626/85, a declaration by the applicant undertaking to use the dried figs for the manufacture of the products referred to in paragraph 1. 1. The Member States shall carry out physical and documentary checks to ensure that the products sold pursuant to this Regulation are used for the purposes intended.2. The Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure equal access by the industries concerned to the amounts placed on sale. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 October 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29.(2) OJ L 303, 6.11.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 72, 13.3.1985, p. 7.(4) OJ L 196, 24.7.1997, p. 62.(5) OJ L 163, 22.6.1985, p. 38.ANNEX>TABLE>
",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;Greece;Hellenic Republic;price fixed in advance;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
43600,"2014/807/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 17 November 2014 concerning certain interim protective measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5 in the United Kingdom (notified under document C(2014) 8751)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 9(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (2), and in particular Article 10(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Avian influenza is an infectious viral disease in birds, including poultry. Infections with avian influenza viruses in domestic poultry cause two main forms of that disease that are distinguished by their virulence. The low pathogenic form generally only causes mild symptoms, while the highly pathogenic form results in very high mortality rates in most poultry species. That disease may have a severe impact on the profitability of poultry farming.(2) Avian influenza is mainly found in birds, but under certain circumstances infections can also occur in humans even though the risk is generally very low.(3) In the event of an outbreak of avian influenza, there is a risk that the disease agent might spread to other holdings where poultry or other captive birds are kept. As a result it may spread from one Member State to other Member States or to third countries through trade in live birds or their products.(4) Council Directive 2005/94/EC (3) sets out certain preventive measures relating to the surveillance and the early detection of avian influenza and the minimum control measures to be applied in the event of an outbreak of that disease in poultry or other captive birds. That Directive provides for the establishment of protection and surveillance zones in the event of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza.(5) The United Kingdom notified the Commission of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5 in a holding on its territory where poultry or other captive birds are kept and it immediately took the measures required pursuant to Directive 2005/94/EC, including the establishment of protection and surveillance zones.(6) The Commission has examined those measures in collaboration with the United Kingdom, and it is satisfied that the borders of the protection and surveillance zones, established by the competent authority in that Member State, are at a sufficient distance to the actual holding where the outbreak was confirmed.(7) In order to prevent any unnecessary disturbance to trade within the Union and to avoid unjustified barriers to trade being imposed by third countries, it is necessary to rapidly define the protection and surveillance zones established in the United Kingdom at Union level in collaboration with that Member State.(8) Accordingly, pending the next meeting of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, the protection and surveillance zones in the United Kingdom, where the animal health control measures as laid down in Directive 2005/94/EC are applied, should be defined in the Annex to this Decision and the duration of that regionalisation fixed.(9) This Decision is to be reviewed at the next meeting of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,. The United Kingdom shall ensure that the protection and surveillance zones established in accordance with Article 16(1) of Directive 2005/94/EC comprise at least the areas listed as protection and surveillance zones in Parts A and B of the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall apply until 22 December 2014. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 17 November 2014.For the CommissionVytenis ANDRIUKAITISMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.(2)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.(3)  Council Directive 2005/94/EC of 20 December 2005 on Community measures for the control of avian influenza and repealing Directive 92/40/EEC (OJ L 10, 14.1.2006, p. 16).ANNEXPART AProtection zone as referred to in Article 1:ISO Country Code Member State Code NameUK United Kingdom ADNS code Area comprising:00053 That part of the East Riding of Yorkshire contained within a circle of radius 3 kilometres, centred on grid reference TA0654959548. The grid reference is to the Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:100 000  series.PART BSurveillance zone as referred to in Article 1:ISO Country Code Member State Code NameUK United Kingdom ADNS code Area comprising:00053 The area of the part of the East Riding of Yorkshire beyond the area described in the protection zone and within the circle of radius 10 kilometres, centred on grid reference TA0654959548. The grid reference is to the Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:100 000  series.
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;regions of the United Kingdom;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;avian influenza;Asian flu;China flu;H5N1;avian flu;avian influenza virus;bird flu;bird flu virus;chicken flu;fowl pest;fowl plague,22
5663,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2172/87 of 22 July 1987 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3466/86 fixing for the period 1986/87 certain coefficients applicable to cereals exported in the form of certain spirituous beverages. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1900/87 (2), and in particular Article 16 (6) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81 of 28 April 1981 laying down general rules for granting refunds adjusted in the case of cereals exported in the form of certain spirituous beverages and the criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3035/80 concerning certain products not covered by Annex II to the Treaty (3), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas, by Regulation (EEC) No 3466/86 (4), the Commission fixed the coefficients applicable to cereals exported in the form of malt whisky and grain whisky for the period 1 July 1986 to 30 June 1987.Whereas, however, the United Kingdom expressed a reservation as to the accuracy of the figure communicated and the coefficients could therefore only be fixed on a provisional basis; whereas Article 1 allowed therefore for the retroactive adjustment of the coefficients on the basis of additional information to be supplied by the United Kingdom; whereas the United Kingdom has now provided the Commission with that additional information; whereas the coefficient should be redetermined on the basis of the corrected figures; whereas Regulation (EEC) No 3466/86 should therefore be amended;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. Regulation (EEC) No 3466/86 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:'Article 1For the period 1 July 1986 to 30 June 1987 the coefficient referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 1188/81 and applicable to cereals used in the United Kingdom for the manufacture of Scotch whisky shall be as shown in the Annex.'2. The Annex is replaced by the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 July 1986.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 July 1987.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 281, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 182, 3. 7. 1987, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 121, 5. 5. 1981, p. 3.(4) OJ No L 319, 14. 11. 1986, p. 30.ANNEX'ANNEXCoefficients applicable in the United Kingdom1.2,3 //  //  //  // Coefficient applicable  // 1.2.3 // Period of application  // to barley processed into malt used for the manufacture of malt whisky   // to cereals used for the manufacture of grain whisky   //    //   //   // 1 July 1986 to 30 June 1987   // 0,519   // 0,509'   //    //  //
",export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;spirits;Armagnac;Cognac;brandy;gin;grappa;marc;rum;schnapps;spirits from distilling cereals;spirits from distilling fruit;spirits from distilling wine;vodka;whisky,22
39168,"Council Implementing Decision 2011/301/CFSP of 23 May 2011 implementing Decision 2010/639/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against certain officials of Belarus. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 2010/639/CFSP of 25 October 2010 concerning restrictive measures against certain officials of Belarus (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) On 25 October 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/639/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against certain officials of Belarus.(2) In view of the gravity of the situation in Belarus, additional persons should be included in the list of persons subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex IIIA to Decision 2010/639/CFSP,. The persons listed in the Annex to this Decision shall be added to the list set out in Annex IIIA to Decision 2010/639/CFSP. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 23 May 2011.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. ASHTON(1)  OJ L 280, 26.10.2010, p. 18.ANNEXPERSONS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1Names Names (Belarusian spelling) Names (Russian spelling) Place and date of birth Position1. Shykarou, Uladzislau Шыкароў Уладзiслаў Шикаров Владислав  Judge of the Zheleznodorozhny District Court of Vitebsk. He sentenced several protesters during the appeal trial, despite the fact that they were not found guilty by the Court of First Instance.2. Merkul, Natallia Viktarauna Меркуль Наталля Вiктараўна Меркуль Наталья Викторовна Date of birth: Director of the Secondary School in Talkov City, Pukhovichi District. On 27 January 2011 she fired Natalia Ilinich, a highly regarded teacher of the secondary school for her political views and for her participation at the 19 December 2010 events.3. Akulich, Sviatlana Rastsislavauna Акулiч Святлана Расцiславаўна Окулич Светлана Ростиславовна Date of birth: Judge of the Pukhovichi District Court. She unlawfully rejected the motion of Natalia Ilinich to restore her position as teacher of the Secondary School in Talkov City.4. Pykina, Natallia Пыкiна Наталля Пыкина Наталья  Judge of the Partizanski District Court dealing with Likhovid's case. She sentenced Mr. Likhovid, an activist of ‘The Movement for Freedom’, to 3 and a half year in prison of strict regime.5. Mazouka, Siarhei Мазоўка Сяргей Мазовка Сергей/Мазовко Сергей  Prosecutor of the Dashkevich-Lobov case. Dmitri Dashkevich and Eduard Lobov, activists of the Young Front, were sentenced to several years of imprisonment for ‘hooliganism’. The real reason for their imprisonment was that both actively participated in the electoral campaign in December 2010, supporting one of the candidates of the opposition.6. Aliaksandrau, Dzmitry Piatrovich Аляксандраў Дзмiтрый Пятровiч Александров Дмитрий Петрович  Judge of the Supreme Economic Court. He sustained the ban of the independent ‘Autoradio’ station. (The ‘Autoradio’ was banned for ‘having broadcasted calls for mass disturbances during the presidential campaign in December 2010’. Upon a contract in force, the radio was transmitting the electoral program of Mr. Sannikov, one of the opposition candidates, saying ‘the future will be decided not in the kitchens, but on the square!’).7. Vakulchyk, Valery Вакульчык Валерый Вакульчик Валерий  Chief of the Analytical Center of the Presidential Administration, responsible for telecommunication, including monitoring, filtering, bugging, controlling and intervening different communication channels, for example the internet.8. Chatviartkova, Natallia Чатвярткова Наталля Четверткова Наталья  Judge of the Partizanski District Court of Minsk. She dealt with the trial of ex presidential candidate Andrei Sannikov, civil society activist Ilia Vasilevich, Fedor Mirzoianov, Oleg Gnedchik and Vladimir Yeriomenok. Her way of conducting the trial is a clear violation of the Code of Penal Procedure. She sustained the use of evidences and testimonies irrelevant to the accused persons against them.9. Bulash, Ala Булаш Ала Булаш Алла  Judge of the Oktiabrski (Kastrichnitski) District Court of Minsk. She dealt with the case of Pavel Vinogradov, Dmitri Drozd, Ales Kirkevich, Andrei Protasenia, Vladimir Homichenko. Her way of conducting the trial is a clear violation of the Code of Penal Procedure. She sustained the use of evidences and testimonies irrelevant to the accused persons against them.10. Barovski Aliaksandr Genadzevich Бароўскi Аляксандр Генадзевiч Боровский Александр Геннадиевич  Public Prosecutor of the Oktiabrski (Kastrichnitski) District Court of Minsk. He dealt with the case of Pavel Vinogradov, Dmitri Drozd, Ales Kirkevich, Vladimir Homichenko. The accusation presented by him has a clear and imminent political motivation and it is a clear violation of the Code of Penal Procedure. It is based on wrong classification of the events of 19th December 2010, not sustained by evidences, proofs and testimonies of witnesses.11. Simanouski Dmitri Valerevich Сiманоўскi Дмiтрый Валер’евiч Симановский Дмитрий Валериевич  Public Prosecutor of the Pervomaiski District Court of Minsk. He dealt with the case of Dmitri Bondarenko. The accusation presented by him has a clear and imminent political motivation and it is a clear violation of the Code of Penal Procedure. It is based on wrong classification of the events of 19th December 2010, not sustained by evidences, proofs and testimonies of witnesses.12. Brysina, Zhanna Брысiна Жанна Брысина Жанна/Брисина Жанна  Judge of the Zavodskoi District Court of Minsk dealing with the case of Khalip Irina, Martselev Sergei, Severinets Pavel, outstanding civil society representatives. Her way of conducting the trial is a clear violation of the Code of Penal Procedure. She sustained the use of evidences and testimonies irrelevant to the accused persons against them.13. Zhukovski, Sergei Konstantynovych Жукоўскi Сяргей Канстанцiнавiч Жуковский, Сергей Константинович  Public Prosecutor of the Zavodskoi District Court of Minsk dealing with the case of Khalip Irina, Martselev Sergei, Severinets Pavel, outstanding civil society representatives. The accusation presented by him has a clear and imminent political motivation and it is a clear violation of the Code of Penal Procedure. It is based on wrong classification of the events of 19th December 2010, not sustained by evidences, proofs and testimonies of witnesses.
",civil servant;senior official;electoral fraud;free movement of persons;forced disappearance;restriction of liberty;banishment;compulsory residence order;house arrest;EU relations;Community relations;EC external relations;European Union relations;Belarus;Republic of Belarus;human rights;attack on human rights;human rights violation;protection of human rights;independence of the judiciary;independence of the justice system;judicial independence,22
36537,"2009/484/EC: Council Decision of 6 April 2009 concerning the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Agreement on Trade, Development and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of South Africa, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 310 thereof, in conjunction with the second sentence of Article 300(2), first subparagraph, and the second subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the 2005 Act of Accession, and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament (1),Whereas:(1) The Additional Protocol to the Agreement on Trade, Development and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of South Africa, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union (hereafter referred to as the Additional Protocol), was signed on behalf of the Community and the Member States on 10 October 2007 in accordance with Council Decision 2008/74/EC of 9 October 2007 on the signing and provisional application of an Additional Protocol to the Agreement on Trade, Development and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of South Africa, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union (2).(2) The Additional Protocol should be approved,. The Additional Protocol is hereby approved on behalf of the Community and its Member States.The text of the Additional Protocol is attached to this Decision (3). The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to deposit on behalf of the European Community and its Member States the instrument of approval provided for in Article 6.2 of the Additional Protocol, in order to express the consent of the Community and its Member States to be bound.. Done at Luxembourg, 6 April 2009.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. POSPÍŠIL(1)  Assent of 10 March 2009 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  OJ L 22, 25.1.2008, p. 11.(3)  OJ L 22, 25.1.2008, p. 13.
",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;protocol to an agreement;South Africa;Ciskei;Republic of South Africa;South African Republic;Transkei;Romania;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;trade agreement (EU);EC trade agreement,22
19890,"2000/594/EC: Commission Decision of 29 September 2000 amending Decision 2000/510/EC on Community financial assistance towards the eradication of avian influenza in Italy in 1999 (notified under document number C(2000) 2886) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999(2), and in particular Article 3(3) and (5) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 2000/510/EC of 26 July 2000 on Community financial assistance towards the eradication of avian influenza in Italy in 1999(3) provided financial assistance to Italy for the costs of the eradication measures for avian influenza.(2) The payment of financial assistance is related to the presentation of supporting documents before 1 September 2000.(3) A request has been made for an extended period for the submission of supporting documents.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. In Article 3 paragraph 3 of Decision 2000/510/EC the date ""1 September 2000"" is replaced by ""1 October 2000"". This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 29 September 2000.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19.(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.(3) OJ L 205, 26.7.2000, p. 13.
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;Italy;Italian Republic;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;poultry farming;breeding of poultry;keeping of poultry;livestock;flock;herd;live animals;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
31249,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2022/2005 of  12 December 2005  amending Regulation (EC) No 14/2004 as regards the forecast supply balances for various agricultural products for the outermost regions. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1452/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the French overseas departments, amending Directive 72/462/EEC and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 525/77 and No 3763/91 (Poseidom) (1), and in particular Article 3(6) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1453/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Azores and Madeira and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 (Poseima) (2), and in particular Articles 3(6) and 4(5) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1454/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Canary Islands and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 (Poseican) (3), and in particular Articles 3(6) and 4(5) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 14/2004 of 30 December 2003 establishing the supply balances and Community aid for the supply of certain essential products for human consumption, for processing and as agricultural inputs and for the supply of live animals and eggs to the outermost regions under Council Regulations (EC) No 1452/2001, (EC) No 1453/2001 and (EC) No 1454/2001 (4) establishes forecast supply balances and fixes the Community aid.(2) Current implementation of the annual supply balances for various products for the French overseas departments, the Azores and Madeira, and the Canary Islands shows that the quantities set for supplies of the above products are below requirements owing to unexpectedly higher demand.(3) The quantities and descriptions of these products should be brought into line with actual needs in the outermost regions concerned.(4) Regulation (EC) No 14/2004 should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinions of the Management Committees concerned,. Regulation (EC) No 14/2004 is hereby amended as follows:1. Parts 1 and 3 of Annex I are replaced by the text in Annex I to this Regulation.2. Part 7 of Annex III is replaced by the text in Annex II to this Regulation.3. Parts 4 and 11 of Annex V are replaced by the text in Annex III to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 December 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 11. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1690/2004 (OJ L 305, 1.10.2004, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 26. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1690/2004.(3)  OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 45. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1690/2004.(4)  OJ L 3, 7.1.2004, p. 6. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 936/2005 (OJ L 158, 21.6.2005, p. 6).ANNEX I‘Part 1Cereals and cereal products intended for human consumption and animal feed; oilseeds, protein crops and dried fodderForecast supply balance and Community aid for the supply of Community products per calendar yearDepartment Description CN code Quantity AidI II IIIGuadeloupe common wheat, barley, maize and malt 1001 90, 1003 00, 1005 90 and 1107 10 56 400 — 42 (1)French Guiana common wheat, barley, maize, products intended as animal feed and malt 1001 90, 1003 00, 1005 90, 2309 90 31, 2309 90 41, 2309 90 51, 2309 90 33, 2309 90 43, 2309 90 53 and 1107 10 7 400 — 52 (1)Martinique common wheat, barley, maize, groats and meal of durum wheat, oats and malt 1001 90, 1003 00, 1005 90, 1103 11, 1004 00 and 1107 10 52 000 — 42 (1)Réunion common wheat, barley, maize and malt 1001 90, 1003 00, 1005 90 and 1107 10 188 000 — 48 (1)Part 3Processed fruit and vegetable productsForecast supply balance and Community aid for the supply of Community products per calendar yearDescription CN code Department Quantity AidI II IIIFruit purée obtained by cooking, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, for processing ex 2007 All 100 — 395 —Fruit pulp otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included, for processing ex 2008 French Guiana 1 060 — 586 —Guadeloupe — 408 —Martinique — 408 —Réunion — 456 —Concentrated fruit juices (including grape must), unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, for processing ex 2009 French Guiana 635  727Martinique — 311 (2)Réunion — 311Guadeloupe — 311Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid 2002 All 100 — 91 (2)(1)  The aid is equal to the refund on products falling within the same CN code, granted under Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 (OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7).(2)  The aid is equal to the refund on products falling within the same CN code, granted under Article 16 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29).’ANNEX II‘Part 7Beef and veal sectorForecast supply balance and Community aid for the supply of Community products per calendar yearMADEIRADescription Code (1) Quantity Aid (EUR/tonne)I II IIIMeat:— meat of bovines, fresh or chilled0201 30 00 9100 (2) (6) 123 141 (2)— meat of bovines, frozen 0202 1 083 119 137 (2)0202 30 90 9200 (6) 95 113 (2)(1)  The product codes and footnotes are defined in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), as amended.(2)  The aid is equal to the refund on products falling within the same CN code granted under Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999. Where the refunds granted under Article 33 of that Regulation have more than one rate, the amount of aid shall be equal to the amount of the refund for products falling within the same code under the agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds for destination B03 in force at the time the aid application is submitted.’ANNEX III‘Part 4Products processed from fruit and vegetablesForecast supply balance and Community aid for the supply of Community products per calendar yearDescription CN code Quantity Aid (EUR/tonne)I II IIIJams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit purée and fruit pastes, obtained by cooking, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:— Preparations other than homogenised, containing fruit other than citrus fruitFruit and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included:  16 850 (2) 108 126— pineapples 2008 20— citrus fruit 2008 30— pears 2008 40— apricots 2008 50— peaches 2008 70— strawberries 2008 80— other, including mixtures, other than those of subheading 2008 19— mixtures 2008 92— other 2008 99Part 11Dairy productsForecast supply balance and Community aid for the supply of Community products per calendar yearDescription CN code Quantity (tonnes) Aid (EUR/tonne)I II III (3)Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other or other sweetening matter (4) 0401 125 000 (5) 41 59 (6)Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other or other sweetening matter (4) 0402 24 600 (7) 41 59 (6)Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other or other sweetening matter of a non-fat milk solid content of 15 % or more by weight and a fat content by weight not exceeding 3 % (8) 0402 91 19 9310 — 97 —Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads (2) 0405 4 000 72 90 (6)Cheese (4) 0406 15 000 72 90 (6)0406 90 86 1 900Fat-free milk preparations 1901 90 99 800  59 (9)Milk preparations for children containing no milk fat etc. 2106 90 92 45(1)  Including 750 tonnes for the products intended for processing and/or packaging.(2)  Including 6 300 tonnes for the products intended for processing and/or packaging.(3)  In EUR/100 kg net weight, unless otherwise specified.(4)  The products concerned and the related footnotes are the same as those covered by the Commission Regulation fixing the export refunds under Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999.(5)  Including 1 300 tonnes for the processing and/or packaging sector.(6)  The amount shall be equal to the refund for product falling within the same CN code granted pursuant to Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999. Where the refunds granted pursuant to Article 31 of that Regulation have more than one rate as defined in Article 2(1)(e) and 2(1)(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11), the amount shall be equal to the highest amount of the refund for products falling within the same CN code (Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1).However for the butter awarded in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2571/97, the amount shall be as indicated in column II.(7)  To be allocated as follows:— 7 250 tonnes falling within CN codes 0402 91 and/or 0402 99 for direct consumption,— 5 350 tonnes falling within CN codes 0402 91 and/or 0402 99 for the processing and/or packaging sector,— 12 000 tonnes falling within CN codes 0402 10 and/or 0402 21 for the processing and/or packaging sector.(8)  Where the milk protein content (nitrogen content × 6,38) in the non-fatty milk solid of a product under this position is less than 34 %, no aid shall be granted. Where the water content by weight of the powdered products under this position is greater than 5 %, no aid shall be granted. When completing customs formalities, the applicant shall state on the declaration provided for this purpose the minimum milk protein content in the non-fatty milk solid, and the maximum water content for powdered products.(9)  The amount shall be equal to the refund set in the Commission Regulation fixing the refund rates applicable to certain milk products exported in the goods not covered by Annex I, granted under Regulation (EC) No 1520/2000.’
",French overseas department and region;French Overseas Department;supply;regions of Portugal;agricultural product;farm product;peripheral region;outermost area;outermost region;peripheral area;remotest area;remotest region;supply balance sheet;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;regions of Spain;Autonomous Communities of Spain;Spanish regions,22
5830,"2014/834/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 25 November 2014 concerning certain protective measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N8 in the United Kingdom (notified under document C(2014) 9127)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (2), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Avian influenza is an infectious viral disease in birds, including poultry. Infections with avian influenza viruses in domestic poultry cause two main forms of that disease that are distinguished by their virulence. The low pathogenic form generally only causes mild symptoms, while the highly pathogenic form results in very high mortality rates in most poultry species. That disease may have a severe impact on the profitability of poultry farming.(2) Avian influenza is mainly found in birds, but under certain circumstances infections can also occur in humans even though the risk is generally very low.(3) In the event of an outbreak of avian influenza, there is a risk that the disease agent might spread to other holdings where poultry or other captive birds are kept. As a result it may spread from one Member State to other Member States or to third countries through trade in live birds or their products.(4) Council Directive 2005/94/EC (3) sets out certain preventive measures relating to the surveillance and the early detection of avian influenza and the minimum control measures to be applied in the event of an outbreak of that disease in poultry or other captive birds. That Directive provides for the establishment of protection and surveillance zones in the event of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza.(5) Following the notification by the United Kingdom of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5 in a breeder duck holding in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, on 16 November 2014, Commission Implementing Decision 2014/807/EU (4) was adopted.(6) Implementing Decision 2014/807/EU provides that the protection and surveillance zones established by the United Kingdom, in accordance with Directive 2005/94/EC, are to comprise at least the areas listed as protection and surveillance zones in the Annex to that Implementing Decision. Implementing Decision 2014/807/EU is to apply until 22 December 2014.(7) The interim protective measures put in place following the outbreak in the United Kingdom have now been reviewed within the framework of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed.(8) In order to prevent any unnecessary disturbance to trade within the Union and to avoid unjustified barriers to trade being imposed by third countries, it is necessary to define the protection and surveillance zones established in the United Kingdom at Union level in collaboration with that Member State and to fix the duration of that regionalisation.(9) For the sake of clarity, Implementing Decision 2014/807/EU should be repealed.(10) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,. The United Kingdom shall ensure that the protection and surveillance zones established in accordance with Article 16(1) of Directive 2005/94/EC comprise at least the areas listed as protection and surveillance zones in Parts A and B of the Annex to this Decision. Implementing Decision 2014/807/EU is repealed. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 25 November 2014.For the CommissionVytenis ANDRIUKAITISMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.(2)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.(3)  Council Directive 2005/94/EC of 20 December 2005 on Community measures for the control of avian influenza and repealing Directive 92/40/EEC (OJ L 10, 14.1.2006, p. 16).(4)  Commission Implementing Decision 2014/807/EU of 17 November 2014 concerning certain interim protective measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5 in the United Kingdom (OJ L 332, 19.11.2014, p. 41).ANNEXPART AProtection zone as referred to in Article 1:ISO Country Code Member State Code Name Date until applicable in accordance with Article 29 of Directive 2005/94/ECUK United Kingdom ADNS code Area comprising: 12.12.201400053 That part of the East Riding of Yorkshire contained within a circle of radius 3 kilometres, centred on grid reference TA0654959548. The grid reference is to the Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:100 000 series.PART BSurveillance zone as referred to in Article 1:ISO Country Code Member State Code Name Date until applicable in accordance with Article 31 of Directive 2005/94/ECUK United Kingdom ADNS code Area comprising: 21.12.201400053 The area of the part of the East Riding of Yorkshire beyond the area described in the protection zone and within the circle of radius 10 kilometres, centred on grid reference TA0654959548. The grid reference is to the Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:100 000 series.
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;regions of the United Kingdom;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;avian influenza;Asian flu;China flu;H5N1;avian flu;avian influenza virus;bird flu;bird flu virus;chicken flu;fowl pest;fowl plague,22
44526,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1256/2014 of 21 November 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for skates and rays in Union waters of IIa and IV by vessels flying the flag of The Netherlands. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2), lays down quotas for 2014.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 November 2014.For the Commission,On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1).ANNEXNo 74/TQ43Member State The NetherlandsStock SRX/2AC4-CSpecies Skates and rays (Rajiformes)Zone Union waters of IIa and IVClosing date 10.11.2014
",Norwegian Sea;North Sea;ship's flag;nationality of ships;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
40436,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1348/2011 of 13 December 2011 establishing a prohibition of fishing for boarfish in EU and international waters of VI, VII and VIII by vessels flying of the flag the United Kingdom. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 57/2011 of 18 January 2011 fixing for 2011 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters (2), lays down quotas for 2011.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2011.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2011 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 December 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 24, 27.01.2011, p. 1.ANNEXNo 83/T&QMember State the United Kingdom/GBRStock BOR/678-Species Boarfish (Caproidae)Zone EU and international waters of VI, VII and VIIIDate 13.11.2011
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32603,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1016/2006 of  4 July 2006  amending Regulation (EC) No 1615/2001 laying down the marketing standard for melons. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 2(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1615/2001 (2) lays down the marketing standard for melons, particularly as regards marking.(2) With a view to clarity and to ensure international transparency, account should be taken of the recent amendments made to standard FFV-23 concerning the marketing and commercial quality control of melons by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Working Party on Standardisation of Perishable Produce and Quality Development.(3) Melons are identified and marketed on the basis of commercial type. The main commercial types are listed in a brochure published by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), setting out the main commercial types of melon, along with comments and illustrations. The purpose of the brochure is to facilitate a common interpretation of the standards in force, in particular UNECE Standard FFV-23, on which Regulation (EC) No 1615/2001 is based.(4) Regulation (EC) No 1615/2001 should be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1651/2001 is hereby amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 July 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 47/2003 (OJ L 7, 11.1.2003, p. 64).(2)  OJ L 214, 8.8.2001, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 907/2004 (OJ L 163, 30.4.2004, p. 50).ANNEXIn point VI.B (Provisions concerning marking — Nature of produce) of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1615/2001, the second indent is replaced by the following text:‘— Name of the commercial type (1)— Name of the variety (optional).(1)  The main commercial types are set out in the publication of the OECD Scheme for the Application of International Standards for Fruit and Vegetables entitled “Commercial types of melons/Les types commerciaux de melons, OECD, 2006” available at http://www.oecdbookshop.org’
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20279,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1375/2000 of 28 June 2000 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2282/90 laying down detailed rules for increasing the consumption and utilisation of apples and the consumption of citrus fruit. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1195/90 of 7 May 1990 on measures to increase the consumption and utilisation of apples(1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1201/90 of 7 May 1990 on measures to increase the consumption of citrus fruit(2), and in particular Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2282/90(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1099/1999(4), lays down detailed rules for increasing the consumption and utilisation of apples and the consumption of citrus fruit.(2) Regulation (EEC) No 2282/90 stipulates that, following scrutiny by the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables, the Commission must draw up a list of successful applications for Community financial assistance before 30 June of the year following their submission.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 481/1999 of 4 March 1999 laying down general rules for the management of promotional programmes for certain agricultural products(5) specifies that the competent bodies are to conclude contracts with the parties concerned within 30 calendar days of notification of the Comission decision.(4) Budget planning for the 2000 financial year entails a deferral of the final date by which the Commission must draw up the list of successful programmes.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. The following text is added to the first paragraph of Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 2282/90:""However, for applications submitted before 31 December 1999, the Commission shall draw up that list by 30 September 2000 at the latest."" This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 June 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 119, 11.5.1990, p. 53.(2) OJ L 119, 11.5.1990, p. 65.(3) OJ L 205, 3.8.1990, p. 8.(4) OJ L 133, 28.5.1999, p. 27.(5) OJ L 57, 5.3.1999, p. 8.
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1933,"95/546/EC: Council Decision of 17 April 1995 on the signature and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and Canada on fisheries in the context of the NAFO Convention. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 43 in conjunction with Article 228 (3), first subparagraph thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the European Community and Canada are committed to enhanced cooperation in the conservation and rational management of fish stocks, in particular within the framework of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO);Whereas in the light of their mutual interest in conservation, the European Community and Canada have agreed to collaborate further on the management arrangements for species covered by the NAFO Convention, and in particular for Greenland halibut;Whereas their Agreement is reflected in an Agreed Minute, the Exchange of Letters, the Exchange of Notes and the Annexes thereto;Whereas the European Community and Canada are committed to the adoption by NAFO of the measures and provisions as laid down in the Agreed Minute and to seek the support of other NAFO Contracting Parties;Whereas this Agreement should be signed and applied provisionally in order to achieve immediately the desired objectives of the Parties,. 1. The Agreement constituted in the form of an Agreed Minute, an Exchange of Letters, an Exchange of Notes and the Annexes thereto between the European Community and Canada on fisheries in the context of the NAFO Convention is hereby signed on behalf of the European Community.2. The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.3. This Agreement shall be applied provisionally upon its signature. The President of the Council hereby authorizes the Commission to sign the attached Agreed Minute, the Exchange of Letters, the Exchange of Notes and the Annexes thereto in order to bind provisionally the European Community.. Done at Brussels, 17 April 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. JUPPÉ
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38566,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 611/2010 of 12 July 2010 approving minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Basilico Genovese (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the second sentence of Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 and by virtue of Article 17(2) thereof, the Commission has examined Italy’s application for approval of amendments to details in the specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Basilico Genovese’, registered by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 (2), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1623/2005 (3).(2) The request to change the specification concerns adding a provision on affixing to the product’s packaging the logo of the name ‘Basilico Genovese’, the graphical specifications of which are described.(3) The Commission has examined the amendment in question and decided that it is justified. Since the amendment is a minor one within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission can approve it without recourse to the procedure laid down in Articles 5, 6 and 7 of the said Regulation,. The specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Basilico Genovese’ is hereby amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation. The updated Single Document is set out in Annex II to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 July 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ L 327, 18.12.1996, p. 11.(3)  OJ L 259, 5.10.2005, p. 15.ANNEX IThe specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Basilico Genovese’ is amended as follows:In Article 8, ‘Packaging’, the following paragraph is added:‘Packaging for separate bunches or bags must be of a material meeting the standards in force and bear the words “BASILICO GENOVESE D.O.P.” and the EU PDO symbol, together with the full trademark of the firm and the product logo as described below. The firm’s trademark must be of sufficient size and appropriately placed in relation to the EU PDO symbol and the product’s logo.The “Basilico Genovese” logo consists of a circular form of the same size as the EU PDO symbol, bearing the words, written out in full, “Basilico Genovese”, with at its centre the acronym “D.O.P.”.The three graphic elements characterising the product are the following:— the sun (in yellow), a fundamental symbol of vitality common to all cultures,— Liguria (in blue), the production area, rich, fertile, and bathed by the sea,— basil (in green), emphasising the natural character, authenticity and quality of the product qualifying for PDO status.The image may also appear in monochrome.The font used for the text is Arial Black, bold, in the same blue as that used for Liguria. The font size is 6 for the words “Basilico Genovese” and 6,5 for “D.O.P.”.’ANNEX IISINGLE DOCUMENTCouncil Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on protected geographical indications and protected designations of origin‘BASILICO GENOVESE’EC No: IT-PDO-0105-0194-30.6.2009PGI ( ) PDO ( X )1.   Name‘Basilico Genovese’2.   Member State or third countryItaly3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff3.1.   Type of productClass 1.6. Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed3.2.   Description of the product to which the name in (1) appliesThe protected designation of origin ‘Basilico Genovese’ refers to the whole, fresh plant grown from seed of indigenous ecotypes and selections of the species Ocimum Basilicum L. The plant must have the following characteristics:— medium to very tall, spreading or cylindrical in growth,— foliage density classifiable as intermediate (medium-low, medium, medium-tall),— elliptical leaf form,— swelling of the blade and edge cuts absent/very slight or slight,— leaves flat or convex,— total absence of aroma of mint,— strong and characteristic odour.3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only)—3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only)—3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area‘Basilico Genovese’ must be grown under cover or in the open within the geographical area of production.3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.‘Basilico Genovese’ must be packaged in the area of production in order to preserve the characteristics of the product, which is extremely fragile and prone to drying out.Basil for sale fresh must be put up in bunches with between two and four pairs of true leaves. The single bunch comprises three to ten plants complete with roots and wrapped individually in paper suitable for foodstuffs bearing the D.O.P. symbol. Larger bunches are called bouquets and contain the number of plants equivalent to ten bunches.Basil for local or industrial processing comprises portions of whole plants with no more than four pairs of true leaves.Packaging must use materials which comply with the standards in force and must bear the PDO logo and the full trademark of the firm.3.7.   Specific rules concerning labellingPackaging for separate bunches or bags must be of a material meeting the standards in force and bear the words ‘BASILICO GENOVESE D.O.P.’ and the EU PDO symbol, together with the full trademark of the firm and the product logo as described below. The firm’s trademark must be of sufficient size and appropriately placed in relation to the EU PDO symbol and the product’s logo.The ‘Basilico Genovese’ logo consists of a circular form of the same size as the EU PDO symbol, bearing the words, written out in full, ‘Basilico Genovese’, with at its centre the acronym ‘D.O.P.’.The three elements characterising the product are the following:— the sun (in yellow), a fundamental symbol of vitality common to all cultures,— Liguria (in blue), the production area, rich, fertile, and bathed by the sea,— basil (in green), emphasising the natural character, authenticity and quality of the product qualifying for PDO status.The image may also appear in monochrome.The font used for the text is Arial Black, bold, in the same blue as that used for Liguria. The font size is 6 for the words ‘Basilico Genovese’ and 6,5 for ‘D.O.P.’.4.   Concise definition of the geographical areaThe geographical area where ‘Basilico Genovese’ is grown is the Tyrrhenian coast of the administrative Region of Liguria as bounded by the watershed.5.   Link with the geographical area5.1.   Specificity of the geographical areaThe soil and climate of the Ligurian hinterland are marked by a microclimate suitable for the cultivation of basil, generated by an unusual combination of inter-related factors, both non-living (soil, temperature, water, light, wind) and living (animal and vegetable organisms), found only there. The characteristics of the soil impose a limit on the crops which can be grown and the limited changes to the physical nature of the land allowed for the growing of basil are motivated solely by the special technique of harvesting the plants, which must be done without damaging them. Any soil improvement is an important factor in crop management because it may solve limited and well defined drainage problems even if it appears not to contribute to the typical nature of the finished product. The daily changes in temperature have a direct influence on the choice of crops, as do the availability and quality of water, light and wind. The configuration of the territory of Liguria favours the cultivation of basil since its long axis lies along parallels, with crops enjoying sunlight for many hours, even in winter, on south-facing slopes which also provide protection from cold north, easterly and westerly winds through its unique curvature while also benefiting from the regulatory effect of the sea.It is the climatic conditions of Liguria themselves, with their high levels of light even in winter, temperatures which rarely drop below 10 °C and a steady stream of air tempered by the sea, which combine with the chemical and physical characteristics of the land and the technical knowledge and traditions of the farmers to create a final product whose aromas cannot be found in the same combination and degree in basil grown elsewhere.Although the climate of the Ligurian hinterland is similar to that of lower Lazio and Campania and the origin of the soil where basil is grown is the same as that of lower Piedmont, Piedmont has a typically continental climate while the soils of central Italy are different from those of Liguria. This makes the combination of climate and soil for the grower in Liguria inimitable and special.Attesting to the importance of these crops for the economy of the region, we have the yearbooks of Italian agriculture and other documents, which described this situation vividly and in detail. Even today basil still accounts for a large part of agriculture and cultivation in Liguria. ‘Basilico Genovese’ is a unique and inimitable blend of territory, surroundings and cultivation.5.2.   Specificity of the productThe characteristics of ‘Basilico Genovese’, the complete absence of minty odour, a very intense and pleasant perfume and the particularly delicate colouring of the leaves are the result of certain features of the soil and climate of Liguria.Although basil is a minor crop in national and international terms, at regional level it is an important source of income for many farms which produce it under glass all the year round and in open fields in summer. As long ago as the 1920s and 1930s, international horticultural fairs and exhibitions were held at Finale Ligure where early crops grown under glass from the entire region, including basil, received the highest honours.Comparing basil plants from Liguria with those from other areas shows that the yield of essential basil oil from Liguria is markedly different from that from basil grown elsewhere, this yield rising by a statistically significant extent from basil grown throughout its growing cycle in Liguria to that grown elsewhere in Italy.Even the composition of the essential oil is different, as are the proportions of the various substances, so that the aroma is clearly distinguishable.Basil which has been grown throughout its cycle in Liguria can be clearly distinguished from that grown elsewhere.Taking account of the substances present in larger quantities, or those whose presence, even in small amounts, can affect the final aroma of the basil leaf, makes it possible to clearly distinguish basil grown in Liguria from that from elsewhere. The special aroma of ‘Basilico Genovese’ and its quality features cannot derive other than from Liguria. Basil grown in Piedmont or the other regions bordering on Liguria smells of mint, while that grown further south is considerably less delicate.‘Basilico Genovese’, on the other hand, is a delicate crop immediately distinguishable by its intense and persistent perfume, by the total absence of any minty odour, and by its delicate leaf colour, present even after successive processing. The characteristics are typical and consistent in all basil produced in the production area covered by the specification.5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI)Basil is one of the most representative and typical crops of Liguria and symbolises a style of cooking using traditional flavours, resulting from the unique combination of territory, surroundings and cultivation.‘Basilico Genovese’ has been grown for centuries and has enjoyed unprecedented popularity among consumers in Italy and beyond, who appreciate ever more the aromas contributing to flavoursome dishes and because ‘Basilico Genovese’ stands for the quality, simplicity and typical character of a region and its culture.The original centre of production was limited to the geographical area of Genoa. Given the increasingly favourable market conditions for the large-scale consumption of basil in the preparation of many recipes and the well known pesto, the production area has widened, taking in the entire Ligurian coastline.Starting from the area around Genoa, the area of production has expanded both eastwards and westwards, making the territory of Liguria the ideal area for obtaining a characteristic product.The entire region of Liguria is given over to growing basil on account of its environmental, cultivation and human characteristics, which give the fresh and the processed product its unique character, which is well known and recognised all over the world.Basil is a plant species much influenced by its environment. This explains why basil grown in Liguria distinguishes itself by its homogenous quality, determined by whether it is grown under glass or in the open, cultivation and post-harvesting processing techniques.The combination of soil characteristics, sun exposure and the particularly mild climate of the region, a climate in which the sea breeze plays a major role, gives this production area its unique character.In this exceptional region specific technical skills have been developed to maximise the natural characteristics of the product and ensure a high and consistent level of quality, regardless of the time of year.The skills of local growers are not limited to the cultivation method but also cover the subsequent packing phase, enabling them to avoid any alteration to the specific characteristics of the product thanks to a perfect blend of tradition and innovation (application of integrated pest management).Reference to the publication of the specificationThe Ministry launched the national objection procedure with the publication of the proposal for recognising ‘Basilico Genovese’ as a protected designation of origin in Official Gazette of the Italian Republic No 108 of 12 May 2009.The full text of the product specification is available on the following website: www.politicheagricole.it/DocumentiPubblicazioni/Search_Documenti_Elenco.htm?txtTipoDocumento=Disciplinare%20in%20esame%20UE&txtDocArgomento=Prodotti%20di%20Qualit%E0>Prodotti%20Dop,%20Igp%20e%20Stgor by going directly to the home page of the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy (www.politicheagricole.it) and clicking on ‘Prodotti di Qualità’ [Quality products] (on the left of the screen) and finally on ‘Disciplinari di Produzione all’esame dell’UE’ (Reg. CE 510/2006) [Specifications subject to examination under Regulation (EC) No 510/2006].
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4359,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1423/2006 of 26 September 2006 establishing a mechanism for appropriate measures in the field of agricultural spending in respect of Bulgaria and Romania. ,Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 37 thereof,Whereas:(1) According to Article 2 of the Act of Accession, the provisions of the acts adopted by the institutions before accession shall be binding on Bulgaria and Romania and shall apply in those States under the conditions laid down in the Treaties and the aforesaid Act.(2) Article 37 of the Act of Accession enables the Commission to take appropriate measures in case Bulgaria or Romania has failed to implement commitments undertaken in the context of the accession negotiations, causing a serious breach of the functioning of the internal market or an imminent risk of such a breach.(3) Article 17 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 of 29 September 2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers and amending Regulations (EEC) No 2019/93, (EC) No 1452/2001, (EC) No 1453/2001, (EC) No 1454/2001, (EC) 1868/94, (EC) No 1251/1999, (EC) No 1254/1999, (EC) No 1673/2000, (EEC) No 2358/71 and (EC) No 2529/2001 (1) requires Member States to set up an integrated administration and control system, hereinafter referred to as the ‘IACS’.(4) As of their accession, Bulgaria and Romania are required to have an IACS in place in order to control a large part of the Community’s agricultural support in these States. The Commission has concluded on the basis of information provided by Bulgaria and Romania until the date of adoption of this Regulation and on the basis of its own inspections that there is a real risk as to the existence and operability of the IACS in these States.(5) Serious deficiencies in the IACS of Bulgaria or Romania would lead to a situation where the payments of agricultural support which should be controlled under this system would not or not properly be controlled. There would exist, therefore, a serious risk that producers who are not, either in total or in part, entitled to the agricultural support would receive this support, thereby being put in a more favourable position than foreseen in Community legislation. For each of these States expenditure for direct payments and rural development controlled under the IACS will amount to around 80 % of total agricultural expenditure and involve substantial amounts of several hundreds of millions of euro, which demonstrates the importance of a properly functioning IACS for the introduction of the common agricultural policy in the two countries and the good functioning of the Community’s internal market. As the more favourable position in combination with the sums involved is likely to have an effect on trade of agricultural products in the internal market, it would cause an imminent risk of a serious breach of the functioning of this market.(6) This risk cannot be properly addressed solely by the application of Articles 17 and 27 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (2), given the nature of the systems and procedures foreseen in these provisions. It is therefore necessary to have recourse to Article 37 of the Act of Accession allowing the Commission to take the appropriate measures aimed at eliminating the risk.(7) After the accession, both Bulgaria and Romania should, on the basis of a report from an independent body, make a declaration to the Commission stating whether their IACS exists and is operational. In case of deficiencies, these States should remedy the deficiencies immediately.(8) If the Commission, on the basis of the declaration made by Bulgaria and Romania or the report from the independent body or its own audit findings, reaches the conclusion that deficiencies persist which are so serious as to affect the proper functioning of the overall system for the management and control of agricultural expenditure covered by the IACS and that, therefore, there remains an imminent risk of a serious breach of the functioning of the internal market, it should provisionally reduce for a fixed period of one year the monthly and intermediate payments to be made to Bulgaria and Romania under Articles 14 and 26 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005. The provisional reduction should correspond to the percentage that the Commission applies in accordance with its own guidelines in the context of the conformity clearance if a Member State’s control system is gravely deficient and there is evidence of widespread irregularities. Such a provisional reduction is necessary to make the State concerned remedy the deficiencies of its IACS so as to prevent or detect irregular payments and fraudulent practices and recover any unduly spent amounts, thereby eliminating the risk of a serious breach of the functioning of the Community’s internal market.(9) The Commission should review after 12 months whether or not to continue with the provisional reduction of the monthly and intermediate payments.(10) The provisional reduction should be applied only in respect of support measures that are managed and controlled through IACS.(11) The provisional reduction should be followed up in the context of the conformity clearance procedure referred to in Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 and should be without prejudice to the decisions to be taken in that context,. 1.   By the end of the third month following the accession, Bulgaria and Romania shall each make a declaration at ministerial level to the Commission stating whether:(a) the elements of the integrated administration and control system, hereinafter IACS, referred to in Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 have been set up within their respective territories in accordance with the relevant Community legislation, to the extent that they relate to the management and control of the aid regimes applicable in Bulgaria and Romania;(b) the IACS and the other elements necessary to ensure the correct payment of the support referred to in Article 3 of this Regulation are operational within their respective territories.2.   The declaration provided for in paragraph 1 shall be made on the basis of a report established by a body which has the necessary expertise and is independent from the paying agency and the coordinating body referred to in, respectively, Article 6(1) and 6(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005. Bulgaria and Romania shall each nominate the body delivering the report.The report shall express an opinion on whether the requirements provided for in paragraph 1 are fulfilled. It shall be made available to the Commission. 1.   The Commission shall take a Decision provisionally reducing the monthly and intermediate payments referred to in Articles 14 and 26 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 by 25 % if it concludes, either on the basis of the declaration or the report referred to in Article 1 of this Regulation or its own audit findings, and after giving the Member State concerned opportunity to submit its comments within a reasonable period of time, that:(a) Bulgaria or Romania does not comply with its obligations under Article 1(1) and (2);(b) the elements referred to in Article 1(1)(a) have not been set up;(c) although the elements referred to in Article 1(1)(a) have been set up, the IACS or the other elements necessary to ensure the correct payment of the support referred to in Article 3 are so seriously deficient as to affect the proper functioning of the overall system.Bulgaria and Romania shall take all the necessary measures to remedy immediately any deficiencies identified.2.   The provisional reduction shall be applied in respect of the monthly and intermediate payments made from 1 December 2007 up to 30 November 2008.3.   The Commission shall prolong the provisional reduction for further periods of 12 months if one or more of the conditions referred to in paragraph 1 continue to be fulfilled.4.   The provisional reduction shall be without prejudice to any reductions or suspensions pursuant to Articles 17 and 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005. The provisional reduction provided for in Article 2 shall be applied in respect of support granted under the following measures:(a) the transitional simplified income support for farmers in the new Member States provided for in Article 143b of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 or the aid regimes referred to in Titles III and IV of that Regulation;(b) the complementary national direct payments provided for in Article 143c of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, financed under subsection E of section I of Annex VIII to the Act of Accession;(c) the payments provided for in points (i) to (v) of Article 36(a) and in points (i) to (v) of Article 36(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 (3) with the exception of those relating to the measures referred to in Article 39(5) of that Regulation and the measures pursuant to Article 36(b)(i) and (iii) as far as establishment costs are concerned. Any decision taken on the basis of this Regulation or the absence of such a decision shall be without prejudice to the conformity clearance referred to in Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005. This Regulation shall enter into force subject to and on the date of the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 September 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1156/2006 (OJ L 208, 29.7.2006, p. 3).(2)  OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 42).(3)  OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1.
",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;management audit;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Romania;management information system;Bulgaria;Republic of Bulgaria;agricultural expenditure;expenditure on agriculture;farm spending,22
38663,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 745/2010 of 18 August 2010 establishing budgetary ceilings for 2010 applicable to certain direct support schemes provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 of 19 January 2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers, amending Regulations (EC) No 1290/2005, (EC) No 247/2006, (EC) No 378/2007 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 51(2), Article 69(3), Article 87(3), Article 123(1), the second subparagraph of Article 128(1), the second subparagraph of Article 128(2), and Article 131(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) For the Member States implementing, in 2010, the single payment scheme provided for under Title III of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, the budgetary ceilings for each of the payments referred to in Articles 52, 53 and 54 of that Regulation should be established for 2010.(2) For the Member States making use, in 2010, of the option provided for in Article 87 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, the budgetary ceilings applicable to the direct payments excluded from the single payment scheme should be fixed for 2010.(3) For the Member States making use, in 2010, of the options provided for in Articles 69(1) or 131(1) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, the budgetary ceilings for the specific support referred to in Chapter 5 of Title III of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 should be established for 2010.(4) Article 69(4) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 limits the resources that can be used for any coupled measure provided for in points (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) of Article 68(1)(a) and in Article 68(1)(b) and (e) to 3,5 % of the national ceiling referred to in Article 40 of the same Regulation. For the sake of clarity, the Commission should publish the ceiling resulting from the amounts notified by the Member States for the measures concerned.(5) Pursuant to Article 69(6)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, the amounts calculated in accordance with Article 69(7) of that Regulation have been laid down in Annex III of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1120/2009 of 29 October 2009 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of the single payment scheme provided for in Title III of Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (2). For the sake of clarity, the Commission should publish the amounts notified by Member States which they intend to use in accordance with Article 69(6)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.(6) For the sake of clarity, the 2010 budgetary ceilings for the single payment scheme, after deduction of the ceilings established for the payments referred to in Articles 52, 53, 54, 68 and 87 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 from the ceilings given in Annex VIII to the same Regulation, should be published. The amount to be deducted from the said Annex VIII in order to finance the specific support provided for in Article 68 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 corresponds to the difference between the total amount for the specific support notified by the Member States and the amounts notified to finance the specific support in accordance with article 69(6)(a) of the same Regulation. Where a Member State implementing the single payment scheme decides to grant the support referred to in Article 68(1)(c), the amount notified to the Commission is to be included in the single payment scheme ceiling, as this support takes the form of an increase in the unit value and/or the number of the farmer’s payment entitlements.(7) For Member States implementing, in 2010, the single area payment scheme provided for in Chapter 2 of Title V of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, the annual financial envelopes should be established in accordance with Article 123(1) of that Regulation.(8) For the sake of clarity, the maximum amount of funds available to Member States applying the single area payment scheme for granting separate sugar payments in 2010 under Article 126 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, established on the basis of their notification, should be published.(9) For the sake of clarity, the maximum amount of funds available to Member States applying the single area payment scheme for granting separate fruit and vegetables payments in 2010 under Article 127 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, established on the basis of their notification, should be published.(10) For Member States applying the single area payment scheme, the 2010 budgetary ceilings applicable to transitional payments for fruit and vegetables payments in 2010 in accordance with Article 128(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, should be published on the basis of their notification.(11) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Direct Payments,. 1.   The budgetary ceilings for 2010 referred to in Article 51(2) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 are set out in Annex I to this Regulation.2.   The budgetary ceilings for 2010 referred to in Article 87(3) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 are set out in Annex II to this Regulation.3.   The budgetary ceilings for 2010 referred to in Article 69(3) and 131(4) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 are set out in Annex III to this Regulation.4.   The budgetary ceilings for 2010 for the support provided for in points (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) of Article 68(1)(a) and in Article 68(1)(b) and (e) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 are set out in Annex IV to this Regulation.5.   The amounts that can be used by the Member States in accordance with Article 69(6)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 to cover the specific support provided in Article 68(1) of the same Regulation are set out in Annex V to this Regulation.6.   The budgetary ceilings for 2010 for the single payment scheme referred to in Title III of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 are set out in Annex VI to this Regulation.7.   The annual financial envelopes for 2010 referred to in Article 123(1) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 are set out in Annex VII to this Regulation.8.   The maximum amounts of funding available to the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia for granting the separate sugar payment in 2010, as referred to in Article 126 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 are set out in Annex VIII to this Regulation.9.   The maximum amounts of funding available to the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia for granting the separate fruit and vegetables payment in 2010, as referred to in Article 127 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 are set out in Annex IX to this Regulation.10.   The budgetary ceilings for 2010 referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 128(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 are set out in Annex X to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 August 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 30, 31.1.2009, p. 16.(2)  OJ L 316, 2.12.2009, p. 1.ANNEX IBUDGETARY CEILINGS FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS TO BE GRANTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLES 52, 53 AND 54 OF REGULATION (EC) No 73/20092010 calendar year(thousand EUR)BE DK EL ES FR IT AT PT SI FI SESheep and goat premium  855      21 892  600Sheep and goat supplementary premium        7 184  200Suckler cow premium 77 565   261 153 525 622  70 578 78 695Additional suckler cow premium 19 389   26 000   99 9 462Special beef premium  33 085       8 817  37 446Slaughter premium, adults    47 175    8 657Slaughter premium, calves 6 384   560    946Tomatoes — Article 54(1)   10 720 28 117 4 017 91 984  16 667Fruit and vegetables. other than tomatoes Article 54(2)     43 152 9 700ANNEX IIBUDGETARY CEILINGS FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS TO BE GRANTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 87 OF REGULATION (EC) No 73/20092010 Calendar year(thousand EUR)Spain France Italy Netherlands Portugal Finland— Aid for seedsANNEX IIIBUDGETARY CEILINGS FOR THE SPECIFIC SUPPORT PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 68(1) OF REGULATION (EC) No 73/20092010 Calendar yearMember State (thousands EUR)Belgium 6 389Bulgaria 11 761Czech Republic 31 826Denmark 15 800Germany 2 000Estonia 1 253Ireland 25 000Greece 107 600Spain 247 865France 472 600Italy 316 250Latvia 5 130Hungary 77 290Netherlands 22 020Austria 11 900Poland 40 800Portugal 32 411Romania 25 545Slovenia 10 237Slovakia 8 700Finland 45 140Sweden 3 434United Kingdom 29 800Greece: 30 000 thousand EUR(*) Amounts notified by the Member States to grant the support referred to in Article 68(1)(c) which are included in the Single payment scheme ceiling.ANNEX IVBUDGETARY CEILINGS FOR THE SUPPORT PROVIDED FOR IN POINTS (i), (ii), (iii) AND (iv) OF ARTICLE 68(1)(a) AND ARTICLE 68(1)(b) AND (e) OF REGULATION (EC) No 73/20092010 Calendar yearMember State (thousands EUR)Belgium 6 389Bulgaria 11 761Czech Republic 31 826Denmark 4 300Germany 2 000Estonia 1 253Ireland 25 000Greece 77 600Spain 178 265France 232 600Italy 147 250Latvia 5 130Hungary 46 164Netherlands 15 000Austria 11 900Poland 40 800Portugal 19 510Romania 25 545Slovenia 6 037Slovakia 8 700Finland 45 140Sweden 3 434United Kingdom 29 800ANNEX VAMOUNTS TO BE USED BY THE MEMBER STATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 69(6)(a) OF REGULATION (EC) No 73/2009 TO COVER THE SPECIFIC SUPPORT PROVIDED IN ARTICLE 68(1) OF THAT REGULATION2010 Calendar yearMember State (thousands EUR)Belgium 6 389Denmark 15 800Ireland 23 900Greece 70 000Spain 144 200France 90 000Italy 144 900Netherlands 22 020Austria 11 900Portugal 21 700Slovenia 4 200Finland 4 762ANNEX VIBUDGETARY CEILINGS FOR THE SINGLE PAYMENT SCHEME2010 Calendar yearMember State (thousands EUR)Belgium 508 479Denmark 997 381Germany 5 769 981Ireland 1 339 421Greece 2 210 268Spain 4 642 028France 7 465 495Italy 3 924 520Luxembourg 37 569Malta 4 231Netherlands 852 443Austria 676 667Portugal 435 325Slovenia 92 740Finland 523 192Sweden 724 349United Kingdom 3 946 625ANNEX VIIANNUAL FINANCIAL ENVELOPES FOR THE SINGLE AREA PAYMENT SCHEME2010 Calendar yearMember State (thousands EUR)Bulgaria 326 671Czech Republic 581 177Estonia 70 531Cyprus 34 898Latvia 95 653Lithuania 262 311Hungary 831 578Poland 1 994 196Romania 700 424Slovakia 268 304ANNEX VIIIMAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF FUNDING AVAILABLE TO MEMBER STATES FOR GRANTING THE SEPARATE SUGAR PAYMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 126 OF REGULATION (EC) No 73/20092010 Calendar yearMember State (thousands EUR)Czech Republic 44 245Latvia 4 962Lithuania 10 260Hungary 41 010Poland 159 392Romania 4 041Slovakia 8 856ANNEX IXMAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF FUNDING AVAILABLE TO MEMBER STATES FOR GRANTING THE SEPARATE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES PAYMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 127 OF REGULATION (EC) No 73/20092010 Calendar yearMember State (thousands EUR)Czech Republic 414Hungary 4 756Poland 6 715Slovakia 690ANNEX XBUDGETARY CEILINGS FOR THE TRANSITIONAL PAYMENTS IN THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SECTOR REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 128 OF REGULATION (EC) No 73/20092010 Calendar year(EUR thousand)Member State Cyprus Romania SlovakiaTomatoes — Article 128(1)  869 335Fruit and vegetables other than tomatoes — Article 128(2) 4 478
",common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;common agricultural policy;CAP;common agricultural market;green Europe;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;reform of the CAP;rationalisation of the CAP;revision of the CAP;control of State aid;notification of State aid,22
12194,"94/72/EC, Euratom: Commission Decision of 1 February 1994 amending Decision 90/179/Euratom, EEC authorizing the Federal Republic of Germany to use statistics for years earlier than the last year but one and not to take into account certain categories of transactions or to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 of 29 May 1989 on the definitive uniform arrangements for the collection of own resources accruing from value added tax (1) and, in particular, Article 13 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Article 28 (3) of the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment (2),  hereinafter called 'the Sixth Directive', the Member States may continue to exempt or tax certain transactions; whereas these transactions must be taken into account for the determination of the value added tax resources base;Whereas with effect from 1 January 1990 the possibility afforded Member States of continuing to tax or exempt certain transactions listed in Annexes E and F to the Sixth Directive was terminated by virtue of Article 1 (1), first paragraph, and (2) (a)  of Council Directive 89/465/EEC (3); whereas, consequently, the authorizations granted in this connection by the Commission for the purposes of determining the VAT own resources base should also be discontinued;Whereas, in the case of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Commission, on the basis of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89, adopted Decision 90/179/Euratom, EEC (4) authorizing the Federal Republic of Germany, with effect from 1989, not to take into  account certain categories of transactions and to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base;Whereas, since 1 January 1991, the Federal Republic of Germany has taxed the transactions referred to in point 15 of Annex F to the sixth VAT Directive; whereas the authorization to use certain approximate estimatates for these transactions should be  discontinued with effect from that date;Whereas, since 1 July 1990, the Federal Republic of Germany has taxed the supply (UEberlassung) and maintenance (Instandhaltung) of terminals (Endstelleneinrichtungen) by the Federal Post and Telecommunications Authority, Deutsche Bundespost Telekom;  whereas the authorization to use approximate estimates to calculate telecommunications services and supplies of goods incidental thereto should therefore be restricted with effect from 1 July 1990;Whereas the Advisory Committee on Own Resources has approved the report recording the opinions of its members on this Decision,. Decision 90/179/Euratom, EEC is amended as follows:1. The last part of Article 3 (3) is amended to read as follows in respect of transactions conducted on or after 1 July 1990:'with the exception of the supply (UEberlassung) and maintenance (Instandhaltung) of terminals (Endstelleneinrichtungen) by the Federal Post and Telecommunications Authority, Deutsche Bundespost Telekom (Annex F, ex point 5)'.2. Article 3 (4) is repealed in respect of transactions conducted on or after 1 January 1991. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 1 February 1994.For the CommissionPeter SCHMIDHUBERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 155, 7. 6. 1989, p. 9.(2) OJ No L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 226, 3. 8. 1989, p. 21.(4) OJ No L 99, 19. 4. 1990, p. 28.
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;basis of tax assessment;common basis of assessment;tax liability;taxation basis;uniform basis of assessment;own resources;Community revenue;EC own resources;telecommunications equipment;co-axial cable;optical fibre;telecommunications cable;telephone cable;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;tax exemption,22
3370,"2003/173/EC: Commission Decision of 12 March 2003 concerning protective measures in relation to a strong suspicion of avian influenza in Belgium (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2003) 828). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Council Directive 2002/33/EC(2), and, in particular, Article 10 thereof,Whereas:(1) Late on 11 March 2003 the veterinary authorities of Belgium have informed the Commission about a strong suspicion of avian influenza in a poultry flock in the province of Antwerp.(2) Avian influenza is a highly contagious poultry disease that can pose a serious threat for the poultry industry.(3) The Belgium authorities have immediately, before the official confirmation of the disease, implemented the measures foreseen in Council Directive 92/40/EEC(3) introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza while further confirmatory diagnostic procedures are carried out.(4) In addition, Belgium in cooperation with the Commission, has put in place a nation-wide standstill for transport of live poultry and hatching eggs, which includes a prohibition of dispatch of live poultry and hatching eggs to Member States. However, in view of the specificity of poultry production, movements of day-old chicks and poultry for immediate slaughter may be authorised within Belgium.(5) The same prohibitions should apply to exports to third countries in order to protect their health status and to prevent the risk of re-entry of these consignments in another Member State.(6) These measures should be adopted at Community level for the sake of clarity and transparency.(7) The situation shall be reviewed at the meeting of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health scheduled for 13 March 2003,. 1. Without prejudice to the measures taken by Belgium within the framework of Council Directive 92/40/EEC(4) within the surveillance zones, the Belgian veterinary authorities shall ensure that:(a) no live poultry and hatching eggs are dispatched from Belgium to other Member States and third countries;(b) no live poultry and hatching eggs are transported within Belgium.2. By derogation from paragraph 1(b) the competent veterinary authority, taking all appropriate bio-security measures to avoid the spread of the disease, may authorise as from 13 March 2003 at 24.00 (midnight) the transport of:(a) poultry for immediate slaughter to a slaughterhouse, that has been designated by the competent authority;(b) day-old chicks to a holding under official control. This Decision is applicable until 20 March 2003 at 24.00 (midnight) unless the suspicion has been officially ruled out by laboratory testing. Member States shall amend the measures which they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 March 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.(2) OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14.(3) OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1.(4) OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1.
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;egg;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,22
39893,"Regulation (EU) No 512/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2011 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2011. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (1),Whereas:(1) Since 1971, the Union has granted trade preferences to developing countries in the framework of its Generalised Scheme of Preferences (‘GSP’). The GSP has been implemented through successive Regulations applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences (‘the scheme’) with periods of application usually of three years at a time.(2) The current scheme was established by Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 (2) and applies until 31 December 2011. This Regulation should ensure that the operation of the scheme continues to apply after that date.(3) Future improvements to the scheme should be based on a Commission proposal for a new regulation (‘the next Regulation’) which should take into account relevant considerations relating to the effectiveness of Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 in achieving the objectives of the scheme. The next Regulation should include the necessary amendments to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the scheme. It is also essential that the Commission’s proposal take into account statistical trade data, which only became available in July 2010, on imports covered by the scheme for the period including 2009, a year marked by a sharp fall in global trade including that of developing countries. It is equally important to ensure that economic operators and beneficiary countries be given adequate notice of the changes to be brought about by the next Regulation. For those reasons, the remaining period of application of Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 is insufficient to allow for the Commission to draw up a proposal and the subsequent adoption of the next Regulation in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure. It is however desirable to ensure continuity in the operation of the scheme beyond 31 December 2011 until such time as the next Regulation is adopted and applies.(4) The period of extension of Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 should not be open-ended. Consequently, and in order to provide the time needed for the legislative procedure for the adoption of the new scheme, the period of application of that Regulation should be extended until 31 December 2013. In case the next Regulation becomes applicable before that date, the period of extension should be correspondingly shortened.(5) Some technical amendments to Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 are necessary to ensure coherence and continuity in the operation of the scheme.(6) Developing countries which fulfil the criteria for being eligible for the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance (GSP+) should be able to benefit from the additional tariff preferences under that arrangement if, upon their request by 31 October 2011 or 30 April 2013, the Commission decides to grant them the special incentive arrangement by 15 December 2011 or 15 June 2013 respectively. Developing countries which have already been granted benefits under the special incentive arrangement as a result of Commission Decisions 2008/938/EC of 9 December 2008 on the list of the beneficiary countries which qualify for the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance, provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 (3), and 2010/318/EU of 9 June 2010 on the beneficiary countries which qualify for the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance for the period from 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2011, as provided in Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 (4) should retain that status during the extension of the current scheme.(7) Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly,. Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 is hereby amended as follows:(1) the title is replaced by the following:(2) in the second subparagraph of Article 8(2) the following points are added:‘(c) for the purpose of Article 9(1)(a)(iii) — those available on 1 September 2010, as an annual average over three consecutive years;(d) for the purpose of Article 9(1)(a)(iv) — those available on 1 September 2012, as an annual average over three consecutive years.’;(3) Article 9 is amended as follows:(a) in point (a) of paragraph 1, the following is inserted after point (ii):(iii) by 31 October 2011, to be granted the special incentive arrangement as from 1 January 2012;(iv) by 30 April 2013, to be granted the special incentive arrangement as from 1 July 2013;’;(b) paragraph 3 is amended as follows:(i) the second sentence is replaced by the following:(ii) the following subparagraph is added:(4) Article 10(3) is amended as follows:(a) the word ‘or’ is added at the end of point (b);(b) the following points are added:‘(c) by 15 December 2011 for a request under Article 9(1)(a)(iii); or(d) by 15 June 2013 for a request under Article 9(1)(a)(iv).’;(5) in Article 32(2), the words ‘31 December 2011’ are replaced by the words: ‘31 December 2013 or until a date laid down by the next Regulation, whichever is the earlier’. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 11 May 2011.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentGYŐRI E.(1)  Position of the European Parliament of 24 March 2011 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of 14 April 2011.(2)  OJ L 211, 6.8.2008, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 334, 12.12.2008, p. 90.(4)  OJ L 142, 10.6.2010, p. 10.
",developing countries;Third World;Third World countries;least-developed country;LDC;common commercial policy;common tariff policy;Common Customs Policy;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;development aid;aid to developing countries;co-development;sustainable development;bio-economy;bioeconomy;eco-development,22
4172,"2006/441/EC: Commission Decision of  23 June 2006  accepting undertakings offered in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes, of iron or steel, originating,  inter alia , in Romania. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A.   PROCEDURE(1) On 31 March 2005, the Commission announced by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2), the initiation inter alia of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Community of certain seamless pipes and tubes, of iron or steel, (‘SPT’) originating in Croatia, Romania, Russia and Ukraine.(2) The definitive findings and conclusions of the investigation are set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 954/2006 (3) imposing inter alia a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes, of iron or steel, originating in Croatia, Romania, Russia and Ukraine.B.   UNDERTAKING(3) Prior to the adoption of definitive anti-dumping measures, the following cooperating exporting producers in Romania (‘the exporting producers’) offered price undertakings in accordance with Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (the ‘basic Regulation’):— SC Artrom SA— SC Silcotub SA— SC Mittal Steel Roman SA(4) In these undertakings, the exporting producers have offered to sell a limited number of types of the product concerned, as defined in Regulation (EC) No 954/2006, within a quantitative ceiling at or above price levels which eliminate the injurious effects of dumping. Imports beyond the quantitative ceiling will be subject to the applicable anti-dumping duty. The number of types covered by the undertakings is in all cases not more than six, given the constraints of the monitoring of these undertakings, and the types concerned represent around 75 % of the total sales of the exporting producers to the Community. The exporting producers also undertake to respect different minimum import prices for each product type falling under the undertakings. Regarding the other types of the product concerned exported to the Community by the exporting producers, they will be subject to the applicable anti-dumping duty.(5) It has to be noted that the product concerned and the main raw materials used to produce it have shown in the last years a considerable volatility in prices which could not be addressed by indexing the minimum import price. However, the potential for significant price changes is reduced if the undertakings accepted are limited in time. In any case, the forthcoming accession of Romania to the Community, resulting in the immediate discontinuation at the date of accession of the anti-dumping measures imposed by Regulation (EC) No 954/2006 as regards the exporting producers, will limit the duration of these undertakings.(6) The exporting producers will also provide the Commission with regular and detailed information concerning their exports to the Community, meaning that the undertakings can be monitored effectively by the Commission. Furthermore, the sales structure of these companies is such that the Commission considers that the risk of circumventing these undertakings is limited.(7) In view of this, these undertakings are acceptable. However, the acceptance of the undertakings is limited to a period of nine months, without prejudice to the normal duration of the anti-dumping measures imposed by Regulation (EC) No 954/2006, due to reasons set out in recital (5) above. In addition, the Commission reserves the possibility to re-assess the acceptability of these undertakings, after consulting Member States, in due time.(8) In order to enable the Commission to effectively monitor the exporting producers’ compliance with the undertakings, when the request for release for free circulation pursuant to the undertakings is presented to the relevant customs authority, exemption from the duty will be conditional upon the presentation of an invoice containing at least the items of information listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 954/2006. This level of information is also necessary to enable customs authorities to ascertain with sufficient precision that the shipment corresponds to the commercial documents. Where no such invoice is presented, or when the other conditions provided for by the above-mentioned Council Regulation are not met, the appropriate rate of anti-dumping duty shall instead be payable.(9) To further ensure the respect of the undertakings, importers have been made aware by the above-mentioned Council Regulation that the non-fulfilment of the conditions provided for by that Regulation, or the withdrawal by the Commission of the acceptance of the undertakings, may lead to the customs debt being incurred for the relevant transactions.(10) In the event of a breach or withdrawal of the undertakings, or in case of withdrawal of the acceptance of the undertakings by the Commission, the anti-dumping duty imposed in accordance with Article 9(4) of the basic Regulation shall automatically apply pursuant to Article 8(9) of the basic Regulation.C.   CHANGE OF NAME(11) The company SC Artrom SA has informed the Commission that on 22 May 2006 it changed its name to SC TMK — Artrom SA to show that the company belongs to a group of companies.(12) The Commission has examined the information submitted and has concluded that the change of name in no way affects the structure and legal form of the company or the Commission’s findings. Therefore all references to SC Artrom SA should apply to SC TMK — Artrom SA,. The undertakings offered by the exporting producers mentioned below in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes, of iron or steel, originating in inter alia Romania are hereby accepted.Country Company Taric Additional CodeSC TMK — Artrom SADraganesti Street No 30230119 SlatinaSC Silcotub SA93, Mihai Viteazu Bvd.450131 ZalauSalaj CountySC Mittal Steel Roman SAStefan cel Mare Street No 246611040 RomanNeamt County This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and shall remain in force for a period of nine months.. Done at Brussels, 23 June 2006.For the CommissionPeter MANDELSONMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17).(2)  OJ C 77, 31.3.2005, p. 2.(3)  See page 4 of this Official Journal.
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42251,"Commission Directive 2013/44/EU of 30 July 2013 amending Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council to include powdered corn cob as an active substance in Annexes I and IA thereto  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 16(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007 of 4 December 2007 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (2) establishes a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I, IA or IB to Directive 98/8/EC. That list includes powdered corn cob.(2) Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, powdered corn cob has been evaluated in accordance with Article 11(2) of Directive 98/8/EC for use in product-type 14, rodenticides, as defined in Annex V to that Directive.(3) Greece was designated as Rapporteur Member State and submitted the competent authority report, together with a recommendation, to the Commission on 22 October 2009 in accordance with Article 14(4) and (6) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007.(4) The competent authority report was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission with the involvement of the applicant. In accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, the findings of the review were incorporated, within the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products on 21 September 2012, in an assessment report.(5) The assessment report concludes that biocidal products used as rodenticides and containing powdered corn cob may be expected to satisfy the requirements laid down in Article 5 of Directive 98/8/EC, and therefore recommends the inclusion of powdered corn cob for use in product type 14 in Annex I to that Directive. It is appropriate to follow that recommendation.(6) The assessment report also concludes that biocidal products used as rodenticides and containing powdered corn cob may be expected to present only low risk to humans, non-target animals and the environment, in particular with regard to the use which was examined and detailed in the assessment report, that is, when used in the form of pellets in dry locations. The report therefore recommends the inclusion of powdered corn cob for that use in Annex IA to Directive 98/8/EC. It is appropriate to follow that recommendation.(7) In accordance with current practice, and in compliance with Article 10(1) of Directive 98/8/EC, it is appropriate to limit the duration of the inclusion to 10 years.(8) Not all potential uses and exposure scenarios have been evaluated at Union level. It is therefore appropriate to require that Member States assess those uses or exposure scenarios and those risks to human populations and to environmental compartments that have not been representatively addressed in the Union level risk assessment and, when granting product authorisations, ensure that appropriate measures are taken or specific conditions imposed in order to reduce the identified risks to acceptable levels.(9) The provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive should be applied simultaneously in all Member States in order to ensure equal treatment on the Union market of biocidal products of product-type 14 containing the active substance powdered corn cob and also to facilitate the proper operation of the biocidal products market in general.(10) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I and Annex IA to Directive 98/8/EC in order to permit Member States and interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements entailed and to ensure that applicants who have prepared dossiers can benefit fully from the 10-year period of data protection, which, in accordance with Article 12(1)(c)(ii) of Directive 98/8/EC, starts from the date of inclusion.(11) After inclusion, Member States should be allowed a reasonable period to implement Article 16(3) of Directive 98/8/EC.(12) Directive 98/8/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(13) In accordance with the Joint Political Declaration of 28 September 2011 of Member States and the Commission on explanatory documents (3), Member States have undertaken to accompany, in justified cases, the notification of their transposition measures with one or more documents explaining the relationship between the components of a directive and the corresponding parts of national transposition instruments.(14) The Committee established by Article 28(1) of Directive 98/8/EC has not delivered an opinion on the measures provided for in this Directive, and the Commission therefore submitted to the Council a proposal relating to the measures and forwarded it to the European Parliament. The Council did not act within the two-month period provided for by Article 5a of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (4), and the Commission therefore submitted the proposal to the European Parliament without delay. The European Parliament did not oppose the measure within four months from the abovementioned forwarding,. Annexes I and IA to Directive 98/8/EC are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 31 January 2014 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.They shall apply those provisions from 1 February 2015.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 July 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 325, 11.12.2007, p. 3.(3)  OJ C 369, 17.12.2011, p. 14.(4)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.ANNEX(1) In Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC, the following entry is added:No Common Name IUPAC Name Minimum degree of purity of the active substance (1) Date of inclusion Deadline for compliance with Article 16(3), unless one of the exceptions indicated in the footnote to this heading applies (2) Expiry date of inclusion Product type Specific provisions (3)‘67 Powdered corn cob Not allocated 1 000 g/kg 1 February 2015 31 January 2017 31 January 2025 14 When assessing the application for authorisation of a product in accordance with Article 5 and Annex VI, Member States shall assess, where relevant for the particular product, those uses or exposure scenarios and those risks to human populations and to environmental compartments that have not been representatively addressed in the Union level risk assessment.’(2) In Annex IA to Directive 98/8/EC, the following entry is added:No Common Name IUPAC Name Minimum purity of the active substance in the biocidal product as placed on the market Date of inclusion Deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) (except for products containing more than one active substance, for which the deadline to comply with Article 16(3) shall be the one set out in the last of the inclusion decisions relating to its active substances) Expiry date of inclusion Product type Specific provisions (4)‘3 Powdered corn cob Not allocated 1 000 g/kg 1 February 2015 31 January 2017 31 January 2025 14 Member States shall ensure that registrations are subject to the following condition:— Only for use in the form of pellets in dry locations.’(1)  The purity indicated in this column was the minimum degree of purity of the active substance used for the evaluation made in accordance with Article 11. The active substance in the product placed on the market can be of equal or different purity if it has been proven technically equivalent with the evaluated substance.(2)  For products containing more than one active substance covered by Article 16(2), the deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) is that of the last of its active substances to be included in this Annex. For products for which the first authorisation has been granted later than 120 days before the deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) and a complete application has been submitted for mutual recognition in accordance with Article 4(1) within 60 days of the granting of the first authorisation, the deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) in relation to that application is extended to 120 days after the date of reception of the complete application for mutual recognition. For products for which a Member State has proposed to derogate from mutual recognition in accordance with Article 4(4), the deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) is extended to 30 days after the date of the Commission Decision adopted in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 4(4).(3)  For the implementation of the common principles of Annex VI, the content and conclusions of assessment reports are available on the Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/environment/biocides/index.htm(4)  For the implementation of the common principles of Annex VI, the content and conclusions of assessment reports are available on the Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/environment/biocides/index.htm
",maize;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;pesticide;fungicide;environmental impact;eco-balance;ecological assessment;ecological balance sheet;effect on the environment;environmental assessment;environmental effect;environmental footprint;health risk;danger of sickness;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;rodent,22
38032,"2010/657/EU: Commission Decision of 28 October 2010 on the financing of emergency measures concerning rabies in north-east Italy (notified under document C(2010) 7379). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Decision 2009/470/EC provides that where a Member State is directly threatened by the occurrence or the development, in the territory of a third country or Member State, of one of the diseases listed in Annex I to that Decision, it may be decided to adopt measures appropriate to the situation and to grant a Union financial contribution towards the measures deemed particularly necessary for the success of the actions undertaken.(2) Rabies is an animal disease that mainly affects wild and domestic carnivores and has serious public health implications. It is one of the diseases listed in Annex I to Decision 2009/470/EC.(3) In recent years, the Union has co-financed programmes for the oral immunisation of wild carnivores, which are the reservoir of that disease, and they have resulted in a favourable situation in most Member States with a drastic reduction in the number of cases of rabies in wild and domestic animals and the disappearance of human cases.(4) Italy has been considered a rabies free country since 1997. However, in October 2008 in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, one case of rabies was detected, followed by eight new cases in the same region. In 2009, the sylvatic rabies spread also to the Veneto region. By the end of 2009, 35 cases were detected in Friuli Venezia Giulia and 33 cases in Veneto.(5) Neighbouring Member States have expressed concern that their territories are threatened by the rabies situation in north-east Italy.(6) Accordingly, emergency measures are necessary to prevent the further spread of the disease in Italy, as well as the spread to the neighbouring Member States of Austria and Slovenia, and to reinforce the efforts to eradicate the disease as soon as possible.(7) On 9 December 2009, Italy submitted to the Commission an emergency plan for the oral vaccination of foxes, ‘Rabies control programme in the regions of north-east Italy – Special vaccination plan for foxes’. The plan was found to be acceptable and it is therefore appropriate that certain measures receive Union financing. A Union financial contribution should therefore be granted for its implementation.(8) The Union financial contribution should be paid on the basis of the official request for reimbursement submitted by Member States and supporting documents referred to in Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 of 28 February 2005 laying down rules on the Community financing of emergency measures and of the campaign to combat certain animal diseases under Council Decision 90/424/EEC. (2)(9) Taking into account the urgency to implement the extended vaccination plan in order to prevent spread to other Member States it is justified that Union financial contribution is made available from 9 December 2009 when the plan was submitted to the Commission for financing.(10) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The ‘Rabies control programme in the regions of north-east Italy – Special vaccination plan for foxes’ (‘the plan’) submitted by Italy on 9 December 2009 is hereby approved for the period from 9 December 2009 to 31 December 2010. 1.   The Union may grant a financial contribution for the plan at the rate of 50 % of the costs incurred by Italy for:(a) the carrying out of laboratory tests for:(i) the detection of rabies antigen or antibodies;(ii) the isolation and characterisation of rabies virus;(iii) the detection of biomarker;(iv) the titration of vaccine baits;(b) the purchase and distribution of oral vaccine plus baits and the purchase and administration to livestock of parenteral vaccines for the plan.However, the Union financial contribution for the costs referred to in points (a) and (b) shall not exceed EUR 2 300 000.2.   The maximum amount of the costs to be reimbursed to Italy for the plan shall, on average, not exceed:(a) for a serological test(a) for a serological test(b) for a test to detect tetracycline in bone(c) for a fluorescent antibody test (FAT)(d) for a polymerase chain reaction test (PCR)(e) for the purchase of oral vaccine plus baits(f) for the purchase of parenteral vaccine(g) for the vaccination of livestock(a) the costs paid for the purchase of test kits, reagents and all consumables used to carry out the tests;(b) the costs paid for staff specifically allocated, entirely or in part, for carrying out the tests;(c) a maximum of 7 % of overheads of the total sum of the costs referred to in points (a) and (b).1.   The Union financial contribution for the plan shall be granted provided that Italy:(a) implements the plan in accordance with the relevant provisions of Union law, including rules on competition, the award of public contracts and State aid;(b) submits a final report to the Commission, in accordance with the Annexes, by 30 April 2011 at the latest on the technical execution of the plan accompanied by evidence justifying the costs paid and the results attained during the period from 9 December 2009 to 31 December 2010;(c) implements the plan efficiently.2.   In the event that Italy does not comply with the conditions laid down in paragraph 1, the Commission shall reduce the Union financial contribution, taking into account the nature and gravity of the non-compliance and the financial loss incurred by the Union. This Decision shall apply from 9 December 2009. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 October 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30.(2)  OJ L 55, 1.3.2005, p. 12.ANNEX IThe technical report referred to in Article 3(1)(b) shall include at least the following:A.   VaccinationI. Reporting PeriodII. Number of rabies vaccine baits distributedIII. Number of livestock animals and herds vaccinated by regionIV. Number of baits distributed by aircraftV. Number of baits distributed manuallyVI. Maps showing the coverage of the territory with baits and the lines along which the baits were distributed (aerial and manually)B.   MonitoringVirological tests Serological tests Tetracycline marker detectionRegion Species Test type Number of animals tested Positive Test type Number of animals tested Positive (cut-off value: … IU/ml) Test type Number of animals tested PositiveC.   Technical evaluation of the situation and difficulties facedANNEX IIThe financial report referred to in Article 3(1)(b) shall include at least the following:Measures eligible for co-financingLaboratory testsRegion Type of tests Number of animals tested Number of tests carried out Cost of tests carried outDetection of rabies antigen FAT  0 0,00PCRother (please specify)Detection of rabies antibodies Virus Neutralisationother (please specify)Characterisation of rabies virus Sequencingother (please specify)BiomarkerTitration of vaccine baitsTotal  0 0 0,00Vaccines & baitsRegion Type of tests Number of animals Number of vaccines doses and baits Cost of purchase and distribution/administrationOral vaccine PurchaseDistributionParenteral vaccine PurchaseAdministrationTotal  0 0 0,00I certify that:— this expenditure was actually incurred, accurately accounted for and eligible under the provisions of Commission Decision 2010/657/EU,— all supporting documents relating to the expenditure are available for inspection, notably to justify the level of compensation for animals,— no other contribution from the Union was requested for this programme and all revenue accruing from operations under the programme is declared to the Commission,— the programme was executed in accordance with the relevant Union legislation, in particular the rules on competition, the award of public contracts and State aid,— control procedures apply, in particular to verify the accuracy of the amounts declared, to prevent, detect and correct irregularities.Date: …Name and signature of operational director: …
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12883,"Council Regulation (EC) No 777/94 of 29 March 1994 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 1637/91 as regards the payment of compensation to milk producers for the reduction of reference quantities. ,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 1637/91 (3) introduces in particular a Community scheme to finance the definitive discontinuation of milk production and provides, where certain eligibility requirements are met, for compensation to be paid after the  definitive discontinuation of all milk production not later than 31 March 1992; whereas that Regulation contains in its Annex a financial amount per Member State;Whereas Article 2 (5) of that Regulation provides that, in cases where the financial amounts are not entirely used up, the amounts remaining available are to be used for the payment of compensation to all of the producers whose reference quantity has  been reduced; whereas in certain Member States, this provision has prevented Community financing from continuing to be allocated to the scheme for the definitive discontinuation of milk production;Whereas the Council, by means of Regulation (EEC) No 1560/93 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3950/92 establishing an additional levy in the milk products sector (4), allocated a contribution of ECU 40 million to the national programmes for the definitive  discontinuation of milk production; whereas the present situation requires, in several respects, that the national reserves be replenished; whereas, as a result, provision should be made for the possibility of derogating from Article 2 (5) of Regulation  (EEC) No 1637/91 in order to re-allocate to the national programmes for the definitive discontinuation of milk production the amount remaining available under Community financing provided for the payment of compensation to all producers,. Notwithstanding the first subparagraph of Article 2 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 1637/91, the Member States concerned may also use the amounts remaining available to pay, in accordance with the first indent of the first subparagraph of Article  8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3950/92 and the request of interested producers, compensation the maximum amount of which that may be covered by Community financing shall be ECU 10 per 100 kilograms and per year. The quantities thus freed shall be re-allocated  to the producers referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1637/91, unless they elect to receive the compensation as originally provided for in the first subparagraph of Article 2 (5) of that Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 March 1994.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. MORAITIS(1) OJ No C 23, 27. 1. 1994, p. 15.(2) Opinion delivered on 11 March 1994 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ No L 150, 15. 6. 1991, p. 30. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1188/92, (OJ No L 124, 9. 5. 1992, p. 1.).(4) OJ No L 154, 25. 6. 1993, p. 30.
",indemnification;compensation;compensation for damage;indemnity;redirection of production;agricultural quota;farm quota;milk quota;dairy production;milk production;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;farmer;cultivator;holder of a farm;horticulturist;share-cropper;stock breeder;stock owner;winegrower,22
43189,"2014/52/EU: Council Decision of 28 January 2014 authorising Member States to ratify, in the interests of the European Union, the Convention concerning Safety in the Use of Chemicals at Work, 1990, of the International Labour Organization (Convention No 170). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a)(v) and Article 218(8), first subparagraph thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,Whereas:(1) The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission are promoting the ratification of international labour conventions that have been classified by the International Labour Organisation as up-to-date, as a contribution to the European Union’s effort to promote decent work for all both inside and outside the Union, of which the protection and improvement of workers’ health and safety is an important aspect.(2) The rules under part III of Convention No 170 concerning Safety in the Use of Chemicals at Work, 1990 of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), hereinafter ‘the Convention’, are covered to a large extent by Union acquis on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative practices in the area of classification, packaging and labelling that has been developed since 1967 and further consolidated.(3) As a consequence, parts of the Convention fall within the competence of the Union, and Member States may not enter into commitments outside the framework of the Union’s institutions in relation to these parts.(4) The European Union cannot ratify the Convention, as only States can be parties thereto.(5) In this situation, Member States and the Union’s institutions must cooperate in regard to the ratification of the Convention.(6) The Council should therefore authorise the Member States that are bound by Union law on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative practices in the area of classification, packaging and labelling to ratify the Convention in the interests of the Union,. Member States are hereby authorised to ratify, for the parts falling under the competence conferred upon the Union by the Treaties, the Convention concerning Safety in the Use of Chemicals at Work, 1990, of the International Labour Organization (Convention No 170). This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 January 2014.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. STOURNARAS
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2487,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1005/1999 of 12 May 1999 concerning the stopping of fishing for northern deepwater prawns by vessels flying the flag of Sweden. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98(2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,(1) Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 51/1999(3) allocating, for 1999, certain catch quotas between Member States for vessels fishing in the Norwegian exclusive economic zone and the fishing zone around Jan Mayen lays down quotas for nothern deepwater prawns for 1999;(2) Whereas, in order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantity limits on catches of stocks subject to quotas, the Commission must fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated;(3) Whereas, according to the information received by the Commission, catches of northern deepwater prawns in the waters of ICES division IV (Norwegian waters ICES division IV (Norwegian waters south of 62° N) by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden have exhausted the quota allocated for 1999; whereas Sweden prohibited fishing for this stock from 22 April 1999; whereas it is therefore necessary to abide by that date,. Catches of northern deepwater prawns in the waters of ICEs division IV (Norwegian waters south of 62° N) by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden are hereby deemed to have exahusted the quota allocated to Sweden for 1999.Fishing for northern deepwater prawns in the waters of ICES division IV (Norwegian waters south of 62°N) by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden is hereby prohibited, as are the retention on board, transhipment and landing of this stock caught by the above vessels after the date of application of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the Europan Communities.It shall apply from 22 April 1999.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 May 1999.For the CommissionEmma BONINOMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5.(3) OJ L 13, 18.1.1999, p. 67.
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19956,"2000/708/EC: Commission Decision of 6 November 2000 amending for the third time Decision 1999/507/EC on certain protection measures with regard to certain fruit bats, dogs and cats coming from Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia (notified under document number C(2000) 3178) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC(1), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC(2), and in particular Article 18(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) By Decision 1999/507/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 2000/6/EC(4), of the Commission has adopted protection measures with regard to certain fruit bats, dogs and cats coming from Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia, with regard to Nipah respective Hendra disease, including among others laboratory tests for dogs and cats destined for imports into the Community.(2) Hendra disease, being a notifiable disease in accordance with Australian law, has not been reported in Australia since the adoption of Decision 1999/507/EC. Therefore, the provisions of this Decision relating to Australia should be adapted to the disease situation in the country concerned, and in particular the requirement for laboratory testing for cats imported from Australia should be withdrawn.(3) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Article 3 of Decision 1999/507/EC is amended as follows:1. The second indent of paragraph 2 is deleted.2. A third paragraph is added as follows:""3. The prohibition referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply to cats in transit, provided they remain within the perimeter of an international airport."" This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 November 2000.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.(2) OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1.(3) OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 66.(4) OJ L 3, 6.1.2000, p. 29.
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13575,"95/50/EC: Commission Decision of 23 February 1995 approving the operational programme for the control of salmonella in certain live animals and animal products presented by Sweden (Only the Swedish text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting  intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine  (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of  Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 10a (2) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 on animal health conditions  governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs   (2), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular  Articles 9a, 9b and 10b thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 64/433/EEC of 26 June 1964 on health problems affecting  intra-Community trade in fresh meat  (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria,  Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 5 (4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 71/118/EEC of 15 February 1971 on health problems affecting  trade in fresh poultrymeat  (4), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and  Sweden, and in particular Article 5 (4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 92/118/EEC of 17 December 1992 laying down animal health and  public health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of products not  subject to the said requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A (I)  to Directive 89/662/EEC and, as regards pathogens, to Directive 90/425/EEC  (5), as last amended by  the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular the first indent of Chapter  2 of Annex II thereto,Whereas, in accordance with Article 10a (2) of Directive 64/432/EEC, Articles 9a, 9b and 10b of  Directive 90/539/EEC, Article 5 of Directive 64/433/EEC, Article 5 of Directive 71/118/EEC and the  first indent of Chapter 2 of Annex II to Directive 92/118/EEC, on 7 November 1994 and 16 January  1995 Sweden presented to the Commission its operational programme for the control of salmonella;Whereas this operational programme contains all the measures which Sweden has implemented with a  view to controlling salmonella in bovine animals and swine for breeding, production and slaughter,  breeding poultry, day-old chicks intended to be introduced into flocks of breeding poultry or  flocks of productive poultry, laying hens (productive poultry reared to produce eggs for  consumption), poultry for slaughter, beef and pigmeat, poultrymeat and eggs for direct human  consumption;Whereas, this being the case, provision should be made for a single Commission decision approving  the operational programme;Whereas however, the guarantees concerning salmonella applicable to Sweden which have already been  fixed or are to be fixed in the future are specified for each category of live animals or animal  products; whereas application of the said guarantees is subject to approval of the measures to be  implemented by Sweden in each sector,. The measures concerning bovine animals and swine for breeding,  production and slaughter contained in the Swedish programme are hereby approved. The measures concerning breeding poultry and day-old chicks intended to be introduced  into flocks of breeding poultry or flocks of productive poultry contained in the Swedish programme  are hereby approved. The measures concerning laying hens (productive poultry reared to produce eggs for  consumption) contained in the Swedish programme are hereby approved. The measures concerning poultry for slaughter contained in the Swedish programme are  hereby approved. The measures concerning beef and pigmeat contained in the Swedish programme are hereby  approved. The measures concerning poultrymeat contained in the Swedish programme are hereby  approved. The measures concerning eggs for direct human consumption contained in the Swedish  programme are hereby approved. Sweden shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions to  implement the measures referred to in Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 by 1 March 1995. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Sweden.. Done at Brussels, 23 February 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission
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5272,"Commission Directive 2011/67/EU of 1 July 2011 amending Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council to include abamectin as an active substance in Annex I thereto  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 16(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007 of 4 December 2007 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (2) establishes a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I, IA or IB to Directive 98/8/EC. That list includes abamectin.(2) Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, abamectin has been evaluated in accordance with Article 11(2) of Directive 98/8/EC for use in product-type 18, insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods, as defined in Annex V to that Directive.(3) The Netherlands was designated as rapporteur Member State and submitted the competent authority report, together with a recommendation, to the Commission on 19 June 2009 in accordance with Article 14(4) and (6) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007.(4) The competent authority report was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission. In accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, the findings of the review were incorporated, within the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products on 18 February 2011, in an assessment report.(5) It appears from the evaluations that biocidal products used as insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods and containing abamectin may be expected to satisfy the requirements laid down in Article 5 of Directive 98/8/EC. It is therefore appropriate to include abamectin in Annex I to that Directive.(6) Not all potential uses have been evaluated at Union level. It is therefore appropriate that Member States assess those uses or exposure scenarios and those risks to human populations and to environmental compartments that have not been representatively addressed in the Union level risk assessment and, when granting product authorisations, ensure that appropriate measures are taken or specific conditions imposed in order to reduce the identified risks to acceptable levels.(7) In the light of the risks identified for sediment when products are used with a certain application rate and emitted to a sewage treatment plant, it is appropriate to require that products are not authorised for such uses, unless data are submitted demonstrating that the product will meet the requirements of both Article 5 of and Annex VI to Directive 98/8/EC, if necessary by the application of appropriate risk mitigation measures.(8) In the light of the findings of the assessment report, it is appropriate to require that risk mitigation measures are applied at product authorisation level. In particular, in the light of the possible risks for infants and children, appropriate risk mitigation measures should be taken to minimise the potential exposure of infants and children.(9) It is important that the provisions of this Directive be applied simultaneously in all Member States in order to ensure equal treatment of biocidal products on the market containing the active substance abamectin and also to facilitate the proper operation of the biocidal products market in general.(10) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC in order to permit Member States and interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements entailed and to ensure that applicants who have prepared dossiers can benefit fully from the 10-year period of data protection, which, in accordance with Article 12(1)(c)(ii) of Directive 98/8/EC, starts from the date of inclusion.(11) After inclusion, Member States should be allowed a reasonable period to implement Article 16(3) of Directive 98/8/EC.(12) Directive 98/8/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(13) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,. Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. Transposition1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 30 June 2012 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 July 2013.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 July 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 325, 11.12.2007, p. 3.ANNEXIn Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC, the following entry is added:No Common Name IUPAC Name Minimum purity of the active substance in the biocidal product as placed on the market Date of inclusion Deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) (except for products containing more than one active substance, for which the deadline to comply with Article 16(3) shall be the one set out in the last of the inclusion decisions relating to its active substances) Expiry date of inclusion Product type Specific provisions (1)‘43 Abamectin Abamectin is a mixture of avermectin B1a and avermectin B1b‘43 Abamectin The active substance shall comply with all the following purities:Abamectin:IUPAC name: n.a.EC No: n.a.CAS No: 71751-41-2Avermectin B1a:IUPAC name: (10E,14E,16E,22Z)-(1R,4S,5'S,6S,6'R,8R,12S,13S,20R,21R,24S)-6'-[(S)-secbutyl]-21,24-dihydroxy-5',11,13,22-tetramethyl-2-oxo-3,7,19-trioxatetracyclo[15.6.1.14,8.020,24]pentacosa-10,14,16,22-tetraene-6-spiro-2'-(5',6'-dihydro-2'H-pyran)-12-yl 2,6-dideoxy-4-O-(2,6-dideoxy-3-O-methyl-α-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl)-3-O-methyl-α-L-arabinohexopyranosideEC No: 265-610-3CAS No: 65195-55-3Avermectin B1b:IUPAC name: (10E,14E,16E,22Z)-(1R,4S,5'S,6S,6'R,8R,12S,13S,20R,21R,24S)-21,24-dihydroxy-6'-isopropyl-5',11,13,22-tetramethyl-2-oxo-3,7,19-trioxatetracyclo[15.6.1.14,8.020,24]pentacosa-10,14,16,22-tetraene-6-spiro-2'-(5',6'-dihydro-2'H-pyran)-12-yl2,6-dideoxy-4-O-(2,6-dideoxy-3-O-methyl-α-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl)-3-O-methyl-α-L-arabinohexopyranosideEC No: 265-611-9CAS No: 65195-56-4Abamectin:Avermectin B1a:Avermectin B1b:(1)  For the implementation of the common principles of Annex VI, the content and conclusions of assessment reports are available on the Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/environment/biocides/index.htm
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5027,"2010/209/: Commission Decision of 26 March 2010 on the allocation of import quotas for controlled substances for the period 1 January to 31 December 2010 under Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2010) 1907). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (1), and in particular to Article 16 thereof,Whereas:(1) The release for free circulation in the Union of imported controlled substances is subject to quantitative limits as set out in Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009.(2) The Commission has published a Notice to undertakings intending to import or export controlled substances that deplete the ozone layer to or from the European Union in 2010 and undertakings intending to request for 2010 a quota for these substances intended for laboratory and analytical uses (2) and has thereby received declarations on intended imports in 2010.(3) For the purpose of ensuring that operators and undertakings benefit from allocated import quotas in due time and thereby ensure the necessary continuity of their operations, it is appropriate that this Decision should apply as of 1 January 2010.(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 25(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009,. 1.   The quantity of controlled substances of group I (chlorofluorocarbons 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115) and group II (other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons) subject to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 which may be released for free circulation in the Union in 2010 from sources outside the Union shall be 6 780 200,00 ozone depleting potential (ODP) kilograms.2.   The quantity of controlled substances of group III (halons) subject to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 that may be released for free circulation in the Union in 2010 from sources outside the Union shall be 15 420 860,00 ODP kilograms.3.   The quantity of controlled substances of group IV (carbon tetrachloride) subject to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 that may be released for free circulation in the Union in 2010 from sources outside the Union shall be 16 502 530,00 ODP kilograms.4.   The quantity of controlled substances of group V (1,1,1-trichloroethane) subject to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 that may be released for free circulation in the Union in 2010 from sources outside the Union shall be 400 060,00 ODP kilograms.5.   The quantity of controlled substances of group VI (methyl bromide) subject to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 which may be released for free circulation in the Union in 2010 from sources outside the Union shall be 829 320,00 ODP kilograms.6.   The quantity of controlled substances of group VII (hydrobromofluorocarbons) subject to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 which may be released for free circulation in the Union in 2010 from sources outside the Union shall be 1 304,40 ODP kilograms.7.   The quantity of controlled substances of group VIII (hydrochlorofluorocarbons) subject to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 that may be released for free circulation in the Union in 2010 from sources outside the Union shall be 4 337 321,07 ODP kilograms.8.   The quantity of controlled substances of group IX (bromochloromethane) subject to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 that may be released for free circulation in the Union in 2010 from sources outside the Union shall be 174 012,00 ODP kilograms. 1.   The allocation of import quotas for chlorofluorocarbons 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115 and other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons during the period 1 January to 31 December 2010 shall be for the purposes indicated and to the undertakings indicated in Annex I.2.   The allocation of import quotas for halons during the period 1 January to 31 December 2010 shall be for the purposes indicated and to the undertakings indicated in Annex II.3.   The allocation of import quotas for carbon tetrachloride during the period 1 January to 31 December 2010 shall be for the purposes indicated and to the undertakings indicated in Annex III.4.   The allocation of import quotas for 1,1,1-trichloroethane during the period 1 January to 31 December 2010 shall be for the purposes indicated and to the undertakings indicated in Annex IV.5.   The allocation of import quotas for methyl bromide during the period 1 January to 31 December 2010 shall be for the purposes indicated and to the undertakings indicated in Annex V.6.   The allocation of import quotas for hydrobromofluorocarbons during the period 1 January to 31 December 2010 shall be for the purposes indicated and to the undertakings indicated in Annex VI.7.   The allocation of import quotas for hydrochlorofluorocarbons during the period 1 January to 31 December 2010 shall be for the purposes indicated and to the undertakings indicated in Annex VII.8.   The allocation of import quotas for bromochloromethane during the period 1 January to 31 December 2010 shall be for the purposes indicated and to the undertakings indicated in Annex VIII.9.   The individual import quotas for undertakings shall be as set out in Annex IX. This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2010 and shall expire on 31 December 2010. This Decision is addressed to the following undertakings:Albemarle Europe SPRLParc Scientifique EinsteinRue du Bosquet 91348 Louvain-la-NeuveBELGIUMAGC Chemicals Europe LtdYork House,Hillhouse International,Thornton Cleveleys,Lancashire FY5 4QDUNITED KINGDOMALFA Agricultural Supplies SA73, Ethnikis Antistasseos str, Chalandri152 31 AthensGREECEArkema France S.A.420, rue d’Estienne D’Orves92705 Colombes CedexFRANCEArkema Qumica S.A.Avenida de Burgos 1228036 MadridSPAINAteliers Bigata96, rue du Montalieu,33326 Eysines CedexFRANCEBASF Agri Production SAS32 rue de Verdun,76410 Saint-Aubin lès ElbeufFRANCEBayer Crop Science AGGebäude A72941538 DormagenGERMANYDow Deutschland Anlagengesellschaft mbHBützflether Sand21683 StadeGERMANYDuPont de Nemours (Nederland) BVBaanhoekweg 223313 LA Dordrecht,NETHERLANDSDyneon GmbHWerk GendorfIndustrieperkstrasse 184508 BurgkirchenGERMANYEras Labo222 RN 9038330 Saint Nazaire les EymesFRANCEEsto Cheb s.r.o.Paleckého 2087/8a35002 ChebCZECH REPUBLICFenner Dunlop BVOliemolenstraat 29203 ZN DrachtenNETHERLANDSFujifilm Electronic Materials (Europe) NVKeetberglaan 1A Haven 10612070 ZwijndrechtBELGIUMHalon & Refrigerants Services LtdJ.Reid Trading EstateFactory Road, SandycroftDeeside, Flintshire CH5 2QJUNITED KINGDOMHoneywell Fluorine Products Europe B.V.Laarderhoogtweg 18,1101 EA AmsterdamNETHERLANDSHovione Farmaciencia SASete Casas2674-506 LouresPORTUGALICL-IP Europe B.V.Fosfaatweeg 481013 BM AmsterdamNETHERLANDSIneos Fluor LtdThe HeathRuncorn, Cheshire WA7 4QXUNITED KINGDOMLaboratorios Miret SAGeminis 4,08228 Terrassa, BarcelonaSPAINLPG Tecnicas en Extincionde Incendios SLC/Mestre Joan Corrales 107-10908950 Esplugas de Llobregat, BarcelonaSPAINMebrom NVAssenedestraat 49940 Rieme ErtveldeBELGIUMMeridian Technical Services Ltd14 Hailey RoadDA18 4AP Erith, KentUNITED KINGDOMPoż-Pliszka Sp. z o.o.ul.Szczecińska 4580-392 GdańskPOLANDR.P. Chem s.r.l.Via San Michele 4731062 Casale sul Sile (TV)ITALYSafety Hi-Tech S.r.l.Via Cavour 9667051 Avezzano (AQ)ITALYSavi Technologie Sp. z o.o.ul. Wolności 20, Psary51-180 WrocławPOLANDSigma Aldrich Company LtdThe Old Brickyard, New RoadGillingham SP8 4XTUNITED KINGDOMSigma Aldrich Logistik GmbHRiedstrasse 289555 SteinheimGERMANYSolvay Fluor GmbHHans-Böckler-Allee 2030173 HannoverGERMANYSolvay Solexis S.p.A.Viale Lombardia 2020021 Bollate (MI)ITALYSyngenta Crop ProtectionSurrey Research Park30 Priestly RoadGuildford Surrey GU2 7YHUNITED KINGDOMTEGA Technische Gase und Gastechnik GmbHWerner-von-Siemens-Strasse 1897076 WürzburgGERMANYTazzetti S.p.A.Corso Europa n. 600/a10070 Volpiano (TO)ITALYTotal Feuerschutz GmbHIndustriestr 13,68526 LadenburgGERMANY. Done at Brussels, 26 March 2010.For the CommissionConnie HEDEGAARDMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 286, 31.10.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ C 132, 11.6.2009, p. 19.ANNEX IGROUPS I AND IIImport quotas for chlorofluorocarbons 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115 and other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses and process agent uses during the period 1 January to 31 December 2010.CompanyHoneywell Fluorine Products Europe (NL)Ineos Fluor (UK)Solvay Solexis (IT)Syngenta Crop Protection (UK)Tazzetti Fluids (IT)TEGA Technische Gase und Gastechnik (DE)ANNEX IIGROUP IIIImport quotas for halons allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses and critical uses during the period 1 January to 31 December 2010.CompanyAteliers Bigata (FR)BASF Agri Product (FR)ERAS Labo (FR)ESTO Cheb (CZ)Halon & Refrigerant Services (UK)LPG Tecnicas en Extincion de Incendios (ES)Meridian Technical Services (UK)Poz-Pliszka (PL)Savi Technologie (PL)Safety Hi-Tech (IT)Total Feuerschutz (DE)ANNEX IIIGROUP IVImport quotas for carbon tetrachloride allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses for the period 1 January to 31 December 2010.CompanyDow Deutschland (DE)Fenner Dunlop (NL)Ineos Fluor (UK)ANNEX IVGROUP VImport quotas for 1,1,1–trichloroethane allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses for the period 1 January to 31 December 2010.CompanyArkema (FR)Fujifilm Electronic Materials Europe (BE)ANNEX VGROUP VIImport quotas for methyl bromide allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses for the period 1 January to 31 December 2010.CompanyAlbemarle Europe (BE)ALFA Agricultural (EL)ICL-IP Europe (NL)Mebrom (BE)Sigma Aldrich Logistik (DE)ANNEX VIGROUP VIIImport quotas for hydrobromofluorocarbons allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses for the period 1 January to 31 December 2010.CompanyHovione Farmaciencia (PT)R.P. Chem (IT)Solvay Fluor (DE)ANNEX VIIGROUP VIIIImport quotas for hydrochlorofluorocarbons allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses and process agent uses as well as for laboratory and analytical uses, for the period 1 January to 31 December 2010.CompanyAGC Chemicals Europe (UK)Arkema France (FR)Arkema Quimica (ES)Bayer Crop Science (DE)DuPont de Nemours (NL)Dyneon (DE)Honeywell Fluorine Products Europe (NL)Ineos Fluor (UK)Sigma Aldrich Company (UK)Sigma Aldrich Logistik (DE)Solvay Fluor (DE)Solvay Solexis (IT)Tazzetti Fluids (IT)ANNEX VIIIGROUP IXImport quotas for bromochloromethane allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses during the period 1 January to 31 December 2010.CompanyAlbemarle Europe (BE)ICL-IP Europe (NL)Laboratorios Miret (ES)Sigma Aldrich Logistik (DE)ANNEX IX(This Annex is not published because it contains confidential commercial information).
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33479,"2007/362/EC: Commission Decision of 16 May 2007 amending Decision 2004/432/EC on the approval of residue monitoring plans submitted by third countries in accordance with Council Directive 96/23/EC (notified under document number C(2007) 2088) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products and repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 29(1) and Article 29(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 96/23/EC lays down measures to monitor the substances and groups of residues listed in Annex I thereto. Pursuant to Directive 96/23/EC, the inclusion and retention on the lists of third countries from which Member States are authorised to import animals and primary products of animal origin covered by that Directive, are subject to submission by the third countries concerned of a plan setting out the guarantees which they offer as regards the monitoring of the groups of residues and substances referred to in that Directive.(2) Commission Decision 2004/432/EC of 29 April 2004 on the approval of residue monitoring plans submitted by third countries in accordance with Council Directive 96/23/EC (2) lists those third countries which have submitted a residue monitoring plan, setting out the guarantees offered by them in compliance with the requirements of that Directive.(3) Serbia has presented residue monitoring plans to the Commission for animals and products of animal origin not currently listed in Decision 2004/432/EC. The evaluation of those plans and the additional information obtained by the Commission provide sufficient guarantees on the residue monitoring in that third country for the animals and products concerned. The relevant animals and products of animal origin should therefore be included in the list for Serbia in that Decision.(4) Greenland, Namibia and Paraguay have asked not to be included in the list in Decision 2004/432/EC for certain categories of animals and products of animal origin. The entries concerning the relevant animals and products of animal origin should therefore be deleted from the list for those third countries.(5) Costa Rica and Vietnam, which are currently listed for certain animals or products of animal origin under Decision 2004/432/EC, have not submitted to the Commission the requested guarantees for some of these animals and products of animal origin. Moreover Food and Veterinary Office inspections in those third countries have revealed serious deficiencies concerning the residue monitoring for the animals and products concerned. The entries for the relevant animals and products of animal origin for those third countries should therefore be deleted in the list. The third countries concerned have been informed accordingly.(6) A transitional period should be laid down to cover consignments of animals and products originating in Costa Rica, Greenland, Namibia, Paraguay and Vietnam which were dispatched from those third countries for the Community, before the date of application of this Decision, to cover the time needed for their arrival in the Community.(7) Decision 2004/432/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Annex to Decision 2004/432/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision. The amendments to the list in the Annex to Decision 2004/432/EC by the present Decision shall not apply to consignments of animals and products originating in Costa Rica, Greenland, Namibia, Paraguay and Vietnam where the importer of such products can demonstrate that they had been dispatched from the third country concerned and were en route to the Community before the date of application of the present Decision. This Decision shall apply from the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 May 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 10. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 352).(2)  OJ L 154, 30.4.2004, p. 44, as corrected by OJ L 189, 27.5.2004, p. 33. Decision as last amended by Decision 2007/115/EC (OJ L 49, 17.2.2007, p. 25).ANNEX‘ANNEXCode ISO2 Country Bovine Ovine/caprine Swine Equine Poultry Aquaculture Milk Eggs Rabbit Wild game Farmed game HoneyAD Andorra (1) X X  XAE United Arab Emirates      XAL Albania  X    X  XAN Netherlands Antilles       X (2)AR Argentina X X  X X X X X X X X XAU Australia X X  X  X X   X X XBA Bosnia and Herzegovina      XBD Bangladesh      XBR Brazil X   X X XBW Botswana X          XBY Belarus    X (3)BZ Belize      X      XCA Canada X X X X X X X X  X X XCH Switzerland X X X X X X X X    X (2)CL Chile X X (4) X  X X X   X  XCN China     X X   X   XCO Colombia      X XCU Cuba      X      XEC Ecuador      XER Eritrea      XFK Falklands Islands  XFO Faeroe Islands      XGL Greenland  X        X XGM Gambia      XGT Guatemala      X      XHK Hong Kong     X (2) X (2)HN Honduras      XHR Croatia X X X X (3) X X X X X X X XID Indonesia      XIL Israel     X X X X   X XIN India      X X X    XIS Iceland X X X X  X X    X (2)JM Jamaica      X      XJP Japan      XKE Kenya            XKG Kyrgyzstan            XKR South Korea      XLK Sri Lanka      XMA Morocco      XMD Moldova            XMG Madagascar      XMK The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (5) X X  X (3)   XMU Mauritius     X (2)MX Mexico    X  X  X    XMY Malaysia     X (6) XMZ Mozambique      XNA Namibia X X        X XNC New Caledonia X     X    X XNI Nicaragua      X      XNZ New Zealand X X  X  X X   X X XOM Oman      XPA Panama      XPE Peru     X XPH Philippines      XPN Pitcairn            XPY Paraguay XRU Russia X X X X (3) X  X X   X (7) XSA Saudi Arabia      XSC Seychelles      XSG Singapore X (2) X (2) X (2)  X (2) X (2) X (2)SM San Marino (8) X  X         XSV El Salvador            XSZ Swaziland XTH Thailand     X X      XTN Tunisia     X X    X XTR Turkey     X X X     XTW Taiwan      X      XTZ Tanzania            XUA Ukraine    X (3)   X X    XUG Uganda            XUS United States X X X X X X X X X X X XUY Uruguay X X  X  X X  X X X XVE Venezuela      XVN Vietnam      XME Montenegro (9) X X X X (3)        XRS Serbia (10) X X X X (3) X X X X  X  XYT Mayotte      XZA South Africa X X X  X  X   X X XZM Zambia            XZW Zimbabwe X     X     X(1)  Initial residue monitoring plan approved by veterinary sub-group EC-Andorra (in accordance with Decision No 2/1999 of EC-Andorra Joint Committee of 22 December 1999 (OJ L 31, 5.2.2000, p. 84)).(2)  Third countries using only raw material from other approved third countries for food production.(3)  Export of live equidae for slaughter (food producing animals only).(4)  Only sheep.(5)  The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; provisional code which does not prejudge in any way the definitive nomenclature for this country, which is currently under discussion at the United Nations.(6)  Peninsular (western) Malaysia only.(7)  Only for reindeer from the Murmansk and Yamalo-Nenets regions.(8)  Monitoring plan approved in accordance with Decision No 1/94 of the EC-San Marino Cooperation Committee of 28 June 1994 (OJ L 238, 13.9.1994, p. 25).(9)  Provisional situation pending further information on residues.(10)  Not including Kosovo as defined by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999.’
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2192,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1984/96 of 16 October 1996 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2165/92 laying down detailed rules for the application of the specific measures for Madeira and the Azores as regards potatoes and endives. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Azores and Madeira relating to certain agricultural products (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2537/95 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92, Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2165/92 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1483/95 (4), establishes the quantity of seed potatoes in the forecast supply balance for Madeira for the 1995/96 marketing year; whereas the forecast supply balance for seed potatoes for Madeira for 1996/97 should be established; whereas that supply balance must be established on the basis of the requirements of Madeira and taking account in particular of traditional trade patterns;Whereas, pursuant to Article 3 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92, the aid for the supply of seed potatoes to Madeira from the rest of the Community should be set for the 1996/97 marketing year at a level ensuring that seed potatoes are supplied under conditions which are equivalent for the end user to exemption from customs duties on imports of seed potatoes originating in third countries; whereas the aid must be set taking account in particular of the cost of supplying the products from the world market; whereas the security ensuring compliance by operators with their obligations should also be fixed;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Seeds,. Regulation (EEC) No 2165/92 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:'Article 1For the purposes of Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92, the quantity of seed potatoes covered by CN code 0701 10 00 in the forecast supply balance and qualifying for exemption from customs duty, when imported directly into Madeira from third countries or for Community aid shall be 2 000 tonnes for the period 1 July 1996 to 30 June 1997.`2. Article 2 is replaced by the following:'Article 2Pursuant to Article 3 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92, aid shall be granted for the supply of seed potatoes to Madeira from the Community market in accordance with the forecast supply balance. The aid shall be ECU 4,226 per 100 kilograms.`3. Article 4 (1) (b) is replaced by the following:'(b) evidence is provided, before the deadline for the submission of applications, that the party concerned has lodged a security of ECU 2,113 per 100 kilograms.` This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 16 October 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 260, 31. 10. 1995, p. 10.(3) OJ No L 217, 31. 7. 1992, p. 29.(4) OJ No L 145, 29. 6. 1995, p. 45.
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1225,"79/703/EEC: Commission Decision of 25 July 1979 on the implementation of the reform of agricultural structures in France pursuant to Directives 72/159/EEC and 72/160/EEC and Titles III and IV of Directive 75/268/EEC (Only the French text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 72/159/EEC of 17 April 1972 on the modernization of farms (1), and in particular Article 18 (3) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 72/160/EEC of 17 April 1972 concerning measures to encourage the cessation of farming and the reallocation of utilized agricultural area for the purposes of structural improvement (2), and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 75/268/EEC of 28 April 1975 on mountain and hill farming and farming in certain less-favoured areas (3), and in particular Article 13 thereof,Whereas the French Government has forwarded the texts of the following legal and administrative provisions:    (a) pursuant to Article 18 (3) of Directive 72/159/EEC:      1. on 23 November 1977:        - circular of 6 October 1977 on aid for livestock buildings for cattle, sheep and goats,- circular of 6 October 1977 on aid for livestock buildings for pigs,- circular of 6 October 1977 on the modernization of farms;2. on 4 December 1978:        - Decree No 78-1032 of 23 October 1978 amending Decree No 74-129 of 20 February 1974 on modernization,- implementing provisions of 23 October 1978 on management accounts,- implementing provisions of 23 October 1978 on launching aid for certain types of agricultural group;3. on 23 August 1978 and 23 March 1979 and in May 1979:        - circular No 5072 of 28 July 1978 fixing the amount of aid for livestock housing,- order of 18 February 1979 on the rate of interest on special stock-rearing loans,- circular on the modernization of farms;(b) pursuant to Article 9 (3) of Directive 72/160/EEC:      1. on 23 November 1977:        - Decree No 77-1125 of 5 October 1977 amending Decree No 74-131 of 20 February 1974 on the granting of a retirement annuity to elderly farmers ceasing to practise farming,- Decree No 77-1126 of 5 October 1977 amending Articles 4 and 5 of Decree No 74-132 of 20 February 1974 on the granting of a structural improvement premium to farmers ceasing to practise farming;2. on 22 January 1979:        - Decree No 78-1062 of 2 November 1978 on the granting of a retirement annuity to elderly farmers ceasing to practise farming in the departments of Guadeloupe, Guyana, Martinique and Reunion;Whereas the French Government has also submitted a report on the financing of livestock housing in 1978 compared to 1977;  (1)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 9. (3)OJ No L 128, 19.5.1975, p. 1.Whereas, pursuant to Article 18 (3) of Directive 72/159/EEC and Article 9 (3) of Directive 72/160/EEC, the Commission has to decide whether, having regard to the compatibility of the legal and administrative provisions forwarded with the said Directives and with Titles III and IV of Directive 75/268/EEC and having regard to the objectives of those Directives and to the need for a proper connection between the various measures, the provisions existing in France, which were the subject of the Commission Decision of 2 March 1977 (1), continue to satisfy the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community taking into account the abovementioned laws and administrative provisions;Whereas the provisions listed under (a) (1) above provide for aid and for conditions for the granting of certain aid which fundamentally fail to satisfy the conditions of Directives 72/159/EEC and 75/268/EEC;Whereas the provisions listed under (a) (3) above which repeal or amend the abovementioned provisions satisfy the conditions and are compatible with the objectives of the abovementioned Directives;Whereas the report submitted by the French Government on the aid granted in 1978 shows that the practical implementation of the provisions listed under (a) (1) above largely satisfied the conditions of Directives 72/159/EEC and 75/268/EEC and that the rules contained in those provisions which were incompatible with the said Directives thus had no significant effect on the achievement of the objectives of the Directives;Whereas, in view of the short period of validity of the said provisions and the report submitted by the French Government on their implementation, it is appropriate to determine that the provisions existing in France for the implementation of Directive 72/159/EEC and Titles III and IV of Directive 75/268/EEC, taking into account the provisions listed under (a) (1) and (3) above, continue to satisfy the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community;Whereas the provisions listed under (a) (2) above are compatible with Articles 11 and 12 of Directive 72/159/EEC;Whereas the provisions listed under (b) above are compatible with the conditions of Directive 72/160/EEC;Whereas the EAGGF Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,. 1. The provisions existing in France for the implementation of Directive 72/159/EEC and Titles III and IV of Directive 75/268/EEC, taking into account the provisions listed in the recitals under (a), continue to satisfy the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community to the common measure specified in Article 15 of Directive 72/159/EEC.2. The provisions existing in France for the implementation of Directive 72/160/EEC, taking into account the provisions listed in the recitals under (b), continue to satisfy the conditions for a financial contribution by the Community to the common measure specified in Article 6 of Directive 72/160/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.. Done at Brussels, 25 July 1979.For the CommissionFinn GUNDELACHVice-President  (1)OJ No L 64, 10.3.1977, p. 15.
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13622,"95/126/EC: Commission Decision of 6 April 1995 concerning the evaluation of 71 proposed measures which qualify for Community financing pursuant to Council Decision 94/445/EC on inter-administration telematic networks for statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States (Edicom). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 94/445/EC of 11 July 1994 on inter-administration telematic  networks for statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States (Edicom)  (1), and  in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas the proposals form part of the annual work programme drawn up to implement the set of  measures provided for in Article 1 of the Decision 94/445/EC;Whereas, the Committee on the Statistical Programme of the European Communities, established by  Council Decision 89/382/EEC (Euratom)  (2), has delivered a favourable opinion on the drawing up,  quantifying and approving of this annual work programme;Whereas the Committee on statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States, set up  by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3330/91  (3), has delivered a favourable opinion;Whereas for the measures to be centralized by the Commission, the Committee on statistics relating  to the trading of goods between Member States has authorized the renewal of 15 contracts concluded  in accordance with the procedure set out in the Framework Contract for Informatics Services 200 No  DI/496, CCAM notice 365/93;Whereas for the same set of centralized measures, the Committee on statistics relating to the  trading of goods between Member States has authorized the issue and award of 26 calls for tender  for measures of a total value of less than ECU 200  000 covered by the procedure set out in Article  7 of the abovementioned Decision 94/445/EC;Whereas for the measures to be decentralized in the Member States, the Committee on statistics  relating to the trading of goods between Member States has authorized the conclusion of 30 contract  proposals pursuant to the procedure of private treaty applicable to aid proposals in favour of the  national statistical authorities;Whereas the Commission must take a decision regarding the approval of the proposals which qualify  for Community financing,. The 71 proposals listed in Annex I may receive Community financing up  to the amounts stated in that annex. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 April 1995.For the Commission Yves-Thibault DE SILGUY Member of the CommissionANNEX>TABLE>
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3834,"Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1578/85 of 10 June 1985 amending the conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European Communities, and in particular Article 24 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, submitted after consulting the Staff Regulations Committee,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Court of Justice,Whereas Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (2), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 420/85 (3), lay down the Staff Regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities respectively; whereas it is for the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the other institutions concerned, to amend the Staff Regulations and the conditions of employment;Whereas, in the light of experience gained in applying the said Staff Regulations and the said conditions of employment, certain provisions of the conditions of employment should be amended, notably in respect of research staff,. The conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities are hereby amended in accordance with the following Articles. The following paragraph is added to Article 8:'The contracts of temporary staff to whom Article 2 (a) or Article 2 (d) applies who are engaged for a fixed period may be renewed not more than once for a fixed period. Any further renewal shall be for an indefinite period.' The first paragraph of Article 11 is replaced by the following:'The provisions of Articles 11 to 26 of the Staff Regulations, concerning the rights and obligations of officials, shall apply by analogy. However, where a member of the temporary staff holds a contract for a fixed period, the duration of leave on personal grounds referred to in the second paragraph of Article 15 of the Staff Regulations shall be limited to the remainder of the term of the contract.' The third paragraph of Article 14 is replaced by the following:'Not less than one month before the expiry of the probationary period, a report shall be made on the ability of the member of the temporary staff to perform the duties pertaining to his post and also on his conduct and efficiency in the service. This report shall be communicated to the person concerned, who shall have the right to submit his comments in writing. A member of the temporary staff whose work has not proved adequate to justify his retention in his post shall be dismissed.A report on the probationary member of temporary staff may be made at any time during the probationary period if his work is proving obviously inadequate. The report shall be communicated to the person concerned, who shall have the right to submit his comments in writing. On the basis of the report, the authority authorized to conclude contracts of engagement may decide to dismiss the member of the temporary staff before the end of the probationary period by giving him one month's notice; the period of service may not, however, exceed the normal probationary period.A dismissed member of the temporary staff shall be entitled to compensation equal to one-third of his basic salary per month of probation completed.' In Article 17:(a) the second sentence in the first paragraph is replaced by the following:'The authority referred to in the first paragraph of Article 6 shall determine the length of such leave, which shall not exceed one-quarter of the length of time already worked by the servant or:- three months if the servant's seniority is less than four years;- six months in all other cases.';(b) the following paragraphs shall be added:'While a member of the temporary staff is on unpaid leave his membership of the social security scheme provided for in Article 28 shall be suspended.However, a member of the temporary staff who provides evidence that he cannot be covered by any other public scheme of insurance against the risks referred to in Article 28 may, not later than one month following that in which unpaid leave begins, apply to continue to be covered in accordance with that Article, provided that he bears half the cost of the contributions required to cover the risks referred to in Article 28 for the duration of his leave; the contributions shall be calculated by reference to his last basic salary.Moreover, a member of the temporary staff to whom Article 2 (c) or (d) applies who proves that he cannot acquire pension rights under another pension scheme may apply to continue to acquire further pension rights throughout the period of unpaid leave, provided that he bears the cost of a contribution equal to three times the rate laid down in Article 41; the contributions shall be calculated by reference to the basic salary for his grade and step.' Article 18 is replaced by the following:'Article 18A member of the temporary staff who is called up for military service, alternative services or reserve training or who is recalled to serve in the armed forces shall be assigned leave for national service; for temporary staff engaged for a fixed period such leave may in no circumstances exceed the duration of the contract.A member of the temporary staff who is called up for military service or alternative service shall cease to receive his remuneration but shall retain his right under these conditions of employment to advancement to a higher step. He shall also retain his right to retirement pension if, after completing his military service or alternative service, he pays up his pension contributions retroactively.A member of the temporary staff who is called up for reserve training or who is recalled to service in the armed forces shall, during the period of training or recall, continue to receive his remuneration subject to deduction of an amount equal to his service pay.' In Article 20, the fifth paragraph and the scale of basic monthly salaries shall be deleted. In Article 24 (3), 'Bfrs 5 000' in the first indent is replaced by 'Bfrs 37 000' and 'Bfrs 3 000' in the second indent is replaced by 'Bfrs 22 000'. The following sentence is added to Article 25:'However, a member of the temporary staff who is engaged for a fixed period of less than 12 months, or who is deemed by the authority referred to in the first paragraph of Article 6 to be engaged for an equivalent period if his contract is for an indefinite period, and who furnishes evidence that it is impossible for him to continue to live in his place of residence shall be entitled to the daily subsistence allowance for the duration of his contract or for a maximum of one year.' Article 10In the first paragraph of Article 28 the first sentence is replaced by the following:'Articles 72 and 73 of the Staff Regulations, concerning sickness and accident cover, shall apply by analogy to temporary staff during the period of employment, during sick leave and during the periods of unpaid leave referred to in Articles 11 and 17 in accordance with the conditions laid down therein; Article 72 of the Staff Regulations, concerning sickness cover, shall apply by analogy to temporary staff in receipt of invalidity pension and to recipients of a survivor's pension.' 1In Article 47 (1) (b) the following sentence is inserted after the second sentence:'For temporary staff whose contracts have been renewed, the said period of notice shall not be less than one month per year of service, with a minimum of one month and a maximum of six months.' 8 is replaced by the following:'Article 48Employment, whether for a fixed or for an indefinite period, may be terminated by the institution without notice:(a) during or at the end of the probationary period in accordance with Article 14;(b) if the servant ceases to satisfy the requirements of Article 12 (2) (a) and (d); however, if the servant ceases to satisfy the requirements of Article 12 (2) (d), his contract may be terminated only in accordance with Article 33;(c) if the servant is unable to resume his duties at the end of a period of paid sick leave as provided for in Article 16. In such case, the servant shall receive an allowance equal to this basic salary, plus family allowances at the rate of two days per month of service completed.'Transitional provision 3This Regulation shall apply, with effect from 1 January 1985, to temporary staff in service when this Regulation come into force.Final provision 4This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 10 June 1985.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. FIORET(1) OJ No C 127, 14. 5. 1984, p. 134.(2) OJ No L 56, 4. 3. 1968, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 51, 21. 2. 1985, p. 6.
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22691,"2002/250/EC: Commission Decision of 27 March 2002 concerning the extension of the protective measures provided by Decision 2001/699/EC, with regard to the fishery and aquaculture products imported from Vietnam (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 1303). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety(1), and in particular Article 53(1) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries(2), and in particular Article 22(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Under Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 it is provided that the Commission shall adopt the appropriated measures where it is evident that food imported from a third country is likely to constitute a serious risk to human health, animal health or the environment.(2) Under Directive 97/78/EC the necessary measures must be adopted as regards the import of certain products from third countries where any cause likely to constitute a serious risk to animal or human health appears or is spreading.(3) Following the detection of chloramphenicol in certain aquaculture and fishery products imported from Vietnam, the Commission adopted Decision 2001/699/EC, concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain fishery and aquaculture products intended for human consumption and originating in China and Vietnam(3).(4) Following the application of controls provided by Decision 2001/699/EC the presence of nitrofurans has been detected in shrimps imported from Vietnam and intended for human consumption.(5) Since the presence of nitrofurans on foods presents a potential risk for human health the controls checks provided by Decision 2001/699/EC shall be extended to detect the presence of this substance, or his metabolites, to all consignments of shrimps imported from Vietnam.(6) Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 has set up the Rapid Alert System for Food, and recourse to it is appropriate for implementing the mutual information requirement laid down in Directive 97/78/EC.(7) This Decision shall be reviewed in the light of information and guarantees provided by the competent authorities of Vietnam and on the basis of the results of the test carried out by Member States.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. This Decision shall apply to shrimps imported from Vietnam and intended for human consumption. 1. Member States shall, using appropriate sampling plans and detection methods, subject each consignments of shrimps imported from Vietnam to a chemical test in order to ensure that the products concerned do not present a hazard to human health. This test must be carried out, in particular, with a view to detect the presence of nitrofurans or its metabolites.2. Member States shall inform immediately the Commission of the results of the test referred in paragraph 1, making use of the Rapid Alert System for Food, set up by Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. Member States shall not authorise the importation into their territory or the consignment to another Member State of the products referred to in Article 1 unless the results of the checks referred to in Article 2 are favourable. All expenditures incurred by the application of this Decision shall be charged to the consignor, the consignee or their agent. Member States shall modify the measures they apply to trade to bring them into line with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision shall be reviewed on the basis of the guarantees provided by the Vietnamese competent authorities and on the basis of the results of the tests referred to in Article 2. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 March 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.(2) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9.(3) OJ L 251, 20.9.2001, p. 11.
",human nutrition;import;foodstuffs legislation;regulations on foodstuffs;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;Vietnam;Socialist Republic of Viet Nam,22
17450,"98/340/EC: Commission Decision of 12 May 1998 amending Decisions 96/716/EC, 96/717/EC, 96/718/EC, 96/719/EC, 96/720/EC, 96/721/EC and 97/260/EC concerning the presentation of supporting and financial documents linked to Community financial contributions for certain animal and public health measures (Only the Spanish, Danish, French, Dutch and English texts are authentic) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 20 and Article 28(2) thereof,Whereas by Commission Decision 96/716/EC of 29 November 1996 on financial aid from the Community for the operation of the Community Reference Laboratory for the analysis and testing of milk and milk products (Laboratoire Central d'Hygiène Alimentaire, Paris, France) (3), the Community can provide financial assistance to France for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Community Reference Laboratory for the analysis and testing of milk and milk products;Whereas by Commission Decision 96/717/EC of 29 November 1996 on financial aid from the Community for the operation of the Community Reference Laboratory for fish diseases (Statens Veterinære Serumlaboratorium, Århus, Denmark) (4), the Community can provide financial assistance to Denmark for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Community Reference Laboratory for fish diseases;Whereas by Commission Decision 96/718/EC of 29 November 1996 on financial aid from the Community for the operation of the Community Reference Laboratory for Newcastle Disease (Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom) (5), the Community can provide financial assistance to the United Kingdom for functions and duties to be carried out by the Community Reference Laboratory for Newcastle Disease;Whereas by Commission Decision 96/719/EC of 29 November 1996 on financial aid from the Community for the operation of the Community Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza (Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom) (6), the Community can provide financial assistance to the United Kingdom for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Community Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza;Whereas by Commission Decision 96/720/EC of 29 November 1996 on financial aid from the Community for the operation of the Community Reference Laboratory for salmonella (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieuhygiëne, Bilthoven, Netherlands) (7), the Community can provide financial assistance to the Netherlands for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Community Reference Laboratory for salmonella;Whereas by Commission Decision 96/721/EC of 29 November 1996 on financial aid from the Community for the operation of the Community Reference Laboratory for the monitoring of marine biotoxins (Laboratorio del Ministerio de Sanidad y Consumo, Vigo, Spain) (8), the Community can provide financial assistance to Spain for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Community Reference Laboratory for the monitoring of marine biotoxins;Whereas by Commission Decision 97/260/EC of 2 April 1997 on financial assistance for the Community Reference Laboratory for bivalve mollusc diseases (9), the Community can provide financial assistance to France for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Community Reference Laboratory for bivalve mollusc diseases;Whereas for budgetary reasons, the Community financial assistance provided for in Decisions 96/716/EC, 96/717/EC, 96/718/EC, 96/719/EC, 96/720/EC, 96/721/EC and 97/260/EC requires presentation of supporting documents; whereas the requirements related to these supporting documents are specified in the said Decisions;Whereas a request has been made for an extended period for the submission of supporting documents;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. In Article 4, second indent of Commission Decisions 96/716/EC, 96/717/EC, 96/718/EC, 96/719/EC, 96/720/EC, 96/721/EC and 97/260/EC, the word 'March` is replaced by 'July`. This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for the aspects where they are concerned.. Done at Brussels, 12 May 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ L 327, 18. 12. 1996, p. 38.(4) OJ L 327, 18. 12. 1996, p. 40.(5) OJ L 327, 18. 12. 1996, p. 41.(6) OJ L 327, 18. 12. 1996, p. 42.(7) OJ L 327, 18. 12. 1996, p. 43.(8) OJ L 327, 18. 12. 1996, p. 44.(9) OJ L 104, 22. 4. 1997, p. 31.
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41201,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 405/2012 of 4 May 2012 establishing a prohibition of fishing for northern prawn in Norwegian waters south of 62° N by vessels flying the flag of Sweden. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 44/2012 of 17 January 2012 fixing for 2012 the fishing opportunities available in EU waters and, to EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2012.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2012.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2012 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 May 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 25, 27.1.2012, p. 55.ANNEXNo 3/T&QMember State SwedenStock PRA/04-N.Species Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis)Zone Norwegian waters south of 62° NDate 9 March 2012
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87,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 110/76 of 19 January 1976 laying down general rules for granting export refunds on fishery products and criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 100/76 of 19 January 1976 on the common organization of the market in fishery products (1), and in particular Article 23 (3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Article 23 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 100/76 allows an export refund to be fixed, to the extent necessary to enable economically important exports of the products listed in Article 1 (2) of that Regulation to be effected;Whereas export refunds on products subject to the common organization of the market in fishery products must be fixed in accordance with certain criteria which would make it possible to cover the difference between prices for those products within the Community and those ruling in international trade, while respecting the general aims of the common organization; whereas to this end the supply situation and prices for those products within the Community and prices ruling in international trade must be taken into account; whereas provision should be made for the possibility of any coefficients that may be fixed being taken into account when the amount of the refund on fishery products is being calculated;Whereas if price trends are to be noted prices must be determined in accordance with general principles; whereas to this end prices on third country markets and in countries of destination, producer prices recorded in third countries and free-at-Community-frontier prices should be taken into account when prices on the world market are being determined; whereas prices ruling on the representative markets of the Community and prices ruling on exportation should be used as a basis in determining Community prices;Whereas provision must be made for varying the amount of the refund according to the destination of the products, in view of the special conditions which apply to imports in certain countries of destination;Whereas fish caught by Community producers is of Community origin even if it is landed in ports situated outside the customs territory of the Community; whereas, however, to make verification possible, refunds should be granted only in respect of fish landed in ports situated within the customs territory of the Community as defined by Regulation (EEC) No 1496/68 (2), as amended by the Act of Accession (3);Whereas to ensure Community exporters some stability in the amount of the refund and certainty with regard to the list of products eligible for a refund, it should be possible for the list and the amounts to remain valid for a relatively long period, which would be determined in accordance with normal trade practice;Whereas to avoid distortions of competition between Community traders, the administrative conditions under which they operate must be identical throughout the Community; whereas there is no justification for granting a refund where the products in question are imported from third countries and re-exported to third countries,. This Regulation lays down general rules for fixing and granting export refunds on the products listed in Article 1 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 100/76. The following shall be taken into account when refunds are being fixed:(a) the existing situation and the future trend with regard to:— prices and availabilities of fishery products on the Community market,— prices for fishery products on the world market;(b) the aims of the common organization of the market in fishery products, which are to ensure equilibrium and the natural development of prices and trade on this market;(c) the minimum marketing and transport costs from Community markets to ports or other points of export in the Community, as well as costs incurred in placing the goods on the markets of the countries of destination; and(d) the economic significance of the proposed exports. 1.   When prices on the Community market are being determined, account shall be taken of the ruling prices which are most favourable from the exportation point of view.2.   The following shall be taken into account when prices on the world market are being determined;(a) prices ruling on the markets of the main importing third countries;(b) producer prices recorded in the main exporting third countries; and(c) free-at-Community-frontier prices. Where the world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets make this necessary, the refund may be varied according to the destination of the products in question. The list of products on which an export refund is granted and the amount of such refund shall be fixed at least once every three months. No refund shall be granted on products of Community origin which are landed, direct from the fishing grounds, in ports situated outside the customs territory of the Commission. 1.   The refund shall be paid upon proof:— that the products have been exported from the Community, and— that the products are of Community origin.2.   Where Article 4 applies, the refund shall be paid under the conditions laid down in paragraph 1 of this Article, provided it is proved that the product has reached the destination for which the refund was fixed.Exceptions may be made to this rule in accordance with the procedure referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article, provided that conditions are laid down which offer equivalent guarantees.3.   Additional provisions may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 32 of Regulation (EEC) No 100/76. 1.   Council Regulation (EEC) No 165/71 of 26 January 1971 laying down general rules for granting export refunds on fishery products and criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds (4), is hereby repealed.2.   References to the Regulation repealed by virtue of paragraph 1 shall be construed as references to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 February 1976.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 January 1976.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. HAMILIUS(1)  See page 1 of this Official Journal.(2)  OJ No L 238, 28. 9. 1968, p. 1.(3)  OJ No L 73, 27. 3. 1972, p. 14.(4)  OJ No L 23, 29. 1. 1971, p. 1.
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2104,"96/719/EC: Commission Decision of 29 November 1996 on financial aid from the Community for the operation of the Community Reference Laboratory for avian influenza (Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom) (Only the English text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field   (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC  (2), and in particular Article 28 (2) thereof,Whereas Annex V to Council Directive 92/40/EEC of 19 May 1992 introducing Community measures for  the control of avian influenza  (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland  and Sweden, designates the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom as the  Community Reference Laboratory for avian influenza;Whereas all the functions and duties which the laboratory has to perform are specified in Annex V  to the abovementioned Directive; whereas Community assistance must be conditional on the  accomplishment of those functions and duties by the laboratory;Whereas Community financial aid should be granted to the Community Reference Laboratory to assist  it in carrying out the said functions and duties;Whereas, for budgetary reasons, Community assistance should be granted for a period of one year;Whereas, for supervisory purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21  April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy  (4), as last amended by Regulation  (EEC) No 2048/88  (5), should apply;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the  Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Community hereby grants financial assistance to the United  Kingdom for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Community Reference Laboratory for  avian influenza referred to in Annex V to Directive 92/40/EEC. The Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom shall perform the  functions and duties referred to in Article 1. The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of ECU 80  000 for the  period 1 January to 31 December 1997. The Community's financial assistance shall be paid as follows:-  70  % by way of an advance at the United Kingdom's request,-  the balance following presentation of supporting documents by the United Kingdom. Those  documents must be presented before 1 March 1998. Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 shall apply mutatis mutandis. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern  Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 29 November 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the CommissionCOMMISSION DECISION of 29 November 1996 on financial aid from the Community for the operation of  the Community Reference Laboratory for avian influenza (Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone,  United Kingdom) (Only the English text is authentic) (96/719/EC)THE COMMISSION OF  THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field   (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC  (2), and in particular Article 28 (2) thereof,Whereas Annex V to Council Directive 92/40/EEC of 19 May 1992 introducing Community measures for  the control of avian influenza  (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland  and Sweden, designates the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom as the  Community Reference Laboratory for avian influenza;Whereas all the functions and duties which the laboratory has to perform are specified in Annex V  to the abovementioned Directive; whereas Community assistance must be conditional on the  accomplishment of those functions and duties by the laboratory;Whereas Community financial aid should be granted to the Community Reference Laboratory to assist  it in carrying out the said functions and duties;Whereas, for budgetary reasons, Community assistance should be granted for a period of one year;Whereas, for supervisory purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21  April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy  (4), as last amended by Regulation  (EEC) No 2048/88  (5), should apply;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the  Standing Veterinary Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1The Community hereby grants financial assistance to the United  Kingdom for the functions and duties to be carried out by the Community Reference Laboratory for  avian influenza referred to in Annex V to Directive 92/40/EEC.Article 2The Central Veterinary Laboratory, Addlestone, United Kingdom shall perform the  functions and duties referred to in Article 1.Article 3The Community's financial assistance shall amount to a maximum of ECU 80  000 for the  period 1 January to 31 December 1997.Article 4The Community's financial assistance shall be paid as follows:-  70  % by way of an advance at the United Kingdom's request,-  the balance following presentation of supporting documents by the United Kingdom. Those  documents must be presented before 1 March 1998.Article 5Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 shall apply mutatis mutandis.Article 6This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern  Ireland.Done at Brussels, 29 November 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission
",animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;veterinary medicine;animal medecine;veterinary surgery;research body;research institute;research laboratory;research undertaking;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;poultry farming;breeding of poultry;keeping of poultry;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
20230,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1148/2000 of 29 May 2000 reducing, for the 2000/01 marketing year, the amount of aid for lemons delivered for processing following an overrun of the processing threshold. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 of 28 October 1996 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 858/1999(2), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 establishes a processing threshold for lemons of 444000 tonnes. Article 5(2) of that Regulation lays down that, for a given marketing year, overrunning of the processing threshold is to be assessed on the basis of the average of the quantities processed under the aid shceme during the three marketing years preceding the marketing year in question, or during an equivalent period. When an overrun has been established, the aid fixed for the marketing year in question in the Annex to that Regulation is to be reduced by 1 % per tranche of the overrun equal to 4440 tonnes.(2) The Member States, in accordance with Article 22(1)(b) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1169/97 of 26 June 1997 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2729/1999(4), have communicated the quantities of lemons processed under the aid scheme. Based on this information, a processing threshold overrun of 162745 tonnes has been established. The amounts of aid for lemons laid down in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 for the 2000/01 marketing year must therefore be reduced by 36 %.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,. For the 2000/01 marketing year, in accordance with Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96, the amount of aid for lemons delivered for processing shall be:- multiannual contracts: EUR 6,78/100 kg,- contracts covering one marketing year EUR 5,89/100 kg,- individual producers: EUR 5,30/100 kg. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 May 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 49.(2) OJ L 108, 27.4.1999, p. 8.(3) OJ L 169, 27.6.1997, p. 15.(4) OJ L 328, 22.12.1999, p. 35.
",producer group;producers' organisation;guarantee threshold;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,22
15484,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1110/96 of 20 June 1996 introducing management measures for imports of certain bovine animals for the second half of 1996. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 of 22 December 1994 on the adjustments and transitional arrangements required in the agriculture sector in order to implement the agreements concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations (1), and in particular Article 4 (3) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3491/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreements establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary, of the other part (2), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3492/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part (3), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3296/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Czech Republic, of the other part (4), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3297/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Slovak Republic, of the other part (5), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3382/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part (6), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3383/94 of 19 December 1994 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Bulgarian Republic, of the other part (7), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1275/95 of 29 May 1995 on certain procedures for applying the Agreement on free trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, the European Atomic Energy Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Estonia, of the other part (8), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1276/95 of 29 May 1995 on certain procedures for applying the Agreement on free trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, the European Atomic Energy Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Latvia, of the other part (9), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1277/95 of 29 May 1995 on certain procedures for applying the Agreement on free trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, the European Atomic Energy Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Lithuania, of the other part (10), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Whereas experience gained and forecasts for 1996 show that, in the absence of Community measures, massive imports into the Community of live bovine animals of up to 300 kg are likely to occur, due, in particular, to the economically favourable stock farming conditions existing in certain third countries; whereas such imports are likely to greatly exceed the traditional annual level of imports and the absorption capacity of the Community market; whereas, therefore, the beef and veal market would be threatened with serious disturbance endangering, in particular, market prices and producers' incomes;Whereas, however, it is necessary to take into account the application of the Agreement concluded during the WTO multilateral trade negotiations; whereas the management measures provided for should therefore be restricted to products from the third countries to which the Community grants preferential treatment and which have accepted that the Community take measures to manage the importation of the animals in question;Whereas the total absorption capacity of the Community market in 1996 is estimated at 425 000 head other than pure bred breeding animals; whereas, in view of imports planned under certain preferential arrangements for 1996, i.e. 300 500 head under the quota established in the context of the Uruguay Round concerning young male bovine animals weighing 300 kg or less and intended for fattening and under the Europe Agreements concluded with the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania and the Republic of Bulgaria and the agreements on free trade and trade-related measures with the Baltic Republics, 124 500 head should be admitted for import in 1996 at the full or reduced rate of import duty, as the case may be.Whereas, in respect of the first half of 1996, Commission Regulation (EC) No 3018/95 (11), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 425/96 (12), and (EC) No 403/96 (13) have already provided for imports of 89 000 head; whereas management measures should be taken for imports of the remaining 35 500 head in the second half of 1996 with, as countries of origin, the aforementioned countries;Whereas the Commission will closely monitor developments on the beef and veal market so as to be able to react immediately to any changes in the relevant economic criteria;Whereas, in order to take account to the greatest extent of the traditional structure of the Community veal market, imports should be restricted to animals weighing 80 kg or less;Whereas experience shows that limiting imports can give rise to speculative import applications; whereas, in order to guarantee that the planned measures function correctly, most of the quantities available should be reserved for so-called traditional importers of live bovine animals; whereas, so as not to introduce rigidity into trade relations in the sector, a second allocation should be made available for operators able to show that they are carrying out a genuine activity involving trade in a significant number of animals; whereas in consideration of this and in order to ensure efficient management, a minimum of 100 animals should be required to have been exported or imported during 1995 by the operators concerned; whereas a batch of 100 animals in principle constitutes a normal load and whereas experience has shown that the sale or purchase of a single batch is a minimum requirement for a transaction to be considered real and viable; whereas verification of those criteria requires that all applications from the same operator be submitted in the same Member State;Whereas steps must be taken to ensure that importers in the new Member States falling within the first category can participate fairly in the allocation of the quantities available; whereas for those importers, therefore, imports carried out between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1995 from countries considered third countries depending on the year of importation should be taken into account as reference quantities giving access to the quantities reserved for traditional importers;Whereas, so as to avoid speculation, access to the quota should be denied to operators no longer carrying out an activity in the beef and veal sector on 1 January 1996;Whereas the quota in question should be managed using import licences; whereas to this end rules should be set on submission of applications and the information to be given on applications and licences, by way of derogation, if necessary, from certain provisions of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 November 1988 laying down common detailed rules for application of the system of import and export licences and advance-fixing certificates for agricultural products (14), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2137/95 (15), and of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 of 26 June 1995 on rules of application for import and export licences in the beef and veal sector and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 (16), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2856/95 (17); whereas it should moreover be stipulated that licences are to be issued following a reflection period and where necessary with a flat-rate percentage reduction applied;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. Imports into the Community during the second half of 1996 at the full duty rate provided for in the Common Customs Tariff of live bovine animals falling within CN codes 0102 90 05, 0102 90 21, 0102 90 29, 0102 90 41 and 0102 90 49, as referred to in Article 1 (1) (a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 (18), originating in the third countries listed in Annex I, shall be subject to the management measures laid down in this Regulation. 1. Import licences under this Regulation may be issued only for 35 500 animals falling within CN code 0102 90 05.2. The quantity referred to in paragraph 1 shall be divided into two parts, as follows:(a) the first part, equal to 70 %, i.e. 24 850 head, shall be allocated among:- importers from the Community as constituted on 31 December 1994 who can furnish proof of having imported animals falling within CN code 0102 90 05 during 1993, 1994 or 1995 in the context of the Regulations referred to in Annex II,and- importers from the new Member States who can furnish proof of having imported, into the Member State where they are established, animals falling within CN code 0102 90 05 during 1993 and 1994 from countries which were for them third countries on 31 December 1994; and such animals during 1995 in the context of the Regulations referred to at (b) of Annex II;(b) the second part, equal to 30 %, i.e. 10 650 head, shall be allocated among importers who can furnish proof of having imported and/or exported during 1995 at least 100 live bovine animals falling within CN code 0102 90 apart from those under (a). Importers must be registered for VAT purposes in a Member State.3. The 24 850 head shall be allocated among the eligible importers in proportion to their imports of animals within the meaning of paragraph 2 (a) during 1993, 1994 and 1995 proven in accordance with paragraph 5.4. The 10 650 head shall be allocated in proportion to the quantities applied for by the eligible importers.5. Proof of import and export shall be provided exclusively by means of the customs document of release for free circulation or the export document duly stamped by the customs authorities.Member States may accept copies of the abovementioned documents duly certified by the competent authority. 1. Importers who on 1 January 1996 were no longer engaged in any activity in the beef and veal sector shall not qualify for the allocation pursuant to Article 2 (2) (a).2. Any company formed by the merger of companies each having rights under Article 2 (3) shall benefit from the same rights as the companies from which it was formed. 1. Applications for the right to import may be presented only in the Member State in which the applicant is registered within the meaning of Article 2 (2).2. For the purposes of Article 2 (2) (a), importers shall present the applications for the right to import to the competent authorities together with the proof referred to in Article 2 (5) by 28 June 1996 at the latest.After verification of the documents presented, Member States shall forward to the Commission, by 12 July 1996 at the latest, the list of importers who meet the acceptance conditions, showing in particular their names and addresses and the number of eligible animals imported during each of the reference years.3. For the purposes of Article 2 (2) (b), applications for the right to import must be lodged by importers by 28 June 1996 at the latest, together with the proof referred to in Article 2 (5).Only one application may be lodged by each applicant. Where the same applicant lodges more than one application, all applications from that person shall be inadmissible. Applications may not relate to a quantity larger than that available.After verification of the documents presented, Member States shall forward to the Commission, by 12 July 1996 at the latest, the list of applicants and the quantities requested.4. All notifications, including notifications of nil applications, shall be made by telex or fax, drawn up on the basis of the models in Annexes III and IV in the case where applications have been lodged. 1. The Commission shall decide to what extent applications may be accepted.2. As regards the applications referred to in Article 4 (3), if the quantities in respect of which applications are made exceed the quantities available, the Commission shall reduce the quantities applied for by a fixed percentage.If the reduction referred to in the preceding subparagraph results in a quantity of less than 100 head per application, the allocation shall be by drawing lots, by batches of 100 head, by the Member States concerned. If the remaining quantity is less than 100 head, a single licence shall be issued for that quantity. 1. Imports of the quantities allocated in accordance with Article 5 shall be subject to the presentation of an import licence.2. Licence applications may be presented only in the Member State in which the application for the right to import was lodged.3. Licences shall be issued, at the request of importers, as from the date on which the decision referred to in Article 5 (1) takes effect.The number of animals for which a licence is issued shall be expressed in units. Where necessary, numbers shall be rounded up or down as the case may be.4. Licence applications and licences shall contain the following entries:(a) in section 8, the indication of the countries referred to in Annex I; licences shall carry with them an obligation to import from one or more of the countries indicated;(b) in section 16, subheading CN 0102 90 05;(c) in section 20, one of the following:- Reglamento (CE) n° 1110/96- Forordning (EF) nr. 1110/96- Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1110/96- Êáíïíéóìüò (ÅÊ) áñéè. 1110/96- Regulation (EC) No 1110/96- Règlement (CE) n° 1110/96- Regolamento (CE) n. 1110/96- Verordening (EG) nr. 1110/96- Regulamento (CE) nº 1110/96- Asetus (EY) N:o 1110/96- Förordning (EG) nr 1110/96.5. Import licences shall expire on 31 December 1996.6. Licences issued shall be valid throughout the Community.7. Article 8 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 shall not apply. No later than three weeks after the importation of the animals specified in this Regulation, the importer shall inform the competent authority which issued the import licence of the number and origin of the animals. That authority shall communicate the information in question to the Commission at the beginning of each month. The security provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 shall be lodged when the licence is issued. The provisions of Regulations (EEC) No 3719/88 and (EC) No 1445/95 shall apply subject to the provisions of this Regulation. 0The animals shall be put into free circulation on presentation of a movement certificate EUR.1 issued by the exporting country in accordance with Protocol 4 annexed to the Europe Agreements. 1This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 June 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(2) OJ No L 319, 21. 12. 1993, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 319, 21. 12. 1993, p. 4.(4) OJ No L 341, 30. 12. 1994, p. 14.(5) OJ No L 341, 30. 12. 1994, p. 17.(6) OJ No L 368, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1.(7) OJ No L 368, 31. 12. 1994, p. 5.(8) OJ No L 124, 7. 6. 1995, p. 1.(9) OJ No L 124, 7. 6. 1995, p. 2.(10) OJ No L 124, 7. 6. 1995, p. 3.(11) OJ No L 314, 28. 12. 1995, p. 58.(12) OJ No L 60, 9. 3. 1996, p. 1.(13) OJ No L 55, 6. 3. 1996, p. 9.(14) OJ No L 331, 2. 12. 1988, p. 1.(15) OJ No L 214, 8. 9. 1995, p. 21.(16) OJ No L 143, 27. 6. 1995, p. 35.(17) OJ No L 299, 12. 12. 1995, p. 10.(18) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 24.ANNEX IList of third countries- Hungary- Poland- Czech Republic- Slovakia- Romania- Bulgaria- Lithuania- Latvia- Estonia.ANNEX IIRegulations referred to in Article 2 (2)Commission Regulations:(a) (EEC) No 3619/92 (OJ No L 367, 16. 12. 1992, p. 17),(EC) No 3409/93 (OJ No L 310, 14. 12. 1993, p. 22).(b) (EC) No 3076/94 (OJ No L 325, 17. 12. 1994, p. 8),(EC) No 1566/95 (OJ No L 150, 1. 7. 1995, p. 24),(EC) No 2491/95 (OJ No L 256, 26. 10. 1995, p. 36).ANNEX III>START OF GRAPHIC>>END OF GRAPHIC>ANNEX IV>START OF GRAPHIC>>END OF GRAPHIC>
",import;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,22
2379,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2248/98 of 19 October 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2568/91 on the characteristics of olive oil and olive-residue oil and on the relevant methods of analysis and the additional notes in Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1638/98 (2), and in particular Articles 35 and 35a thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1048/98 (4), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2568/91 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 282/98 (6), defines the characteristics of olive oil and olive-residue oil and the relevant methods of analysis; whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2568/91 also amends Additional Notes 2, 3 and 4 to Chapter 15 of the Combined Nomenclature contained in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87;Whereas, on the basis of the results of analyses of olive oil produced in Morocco, the linolenic acid content of virgin olive oil from that country should be adjusted to take account of the natural characteristics of those products, arising in particular from the variety and specific harvesting conditions;Whereas, in order to harmonise the conditions for preparing samples of olive oil for analysis as provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 2568/91, that Regulation should require the international standard EN ISO 661 to be used;Whereas, therefore, Regulations (EEC) No 2568/91 and (EEC) No 2658/87 should be amended;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Oils and Fats,. Regulation (EEC) No 2568/91 is amended as follows:1. the following paragraph is added to Article 1:'8. However, for the 1998/99 to 2000/01 marketing years, oil in bulk or put up in immediate packaging with a net content of 100 kilograms or more, originating entirely in Morocco, the characteristics of which comply with those set out in Annex I(1), (2), (3) and (4) to this Regulation and, notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, with a linolenic acid content of not more than 1 %, shall also be deemed to be virgin olive oil within the meaning of point 1(a), (b), (c) and (d) of the Annex to Regulation No 136/66/EEC.`;2. the following paragraph is added to Article 2:'3. Samples for determining the characteristics of oil as provided for in Annex I shall be taken in accordance with international standard EN ISO 661 for preparing samples for tests.` Table I in Additional Note 2 to Chapter 15 of the Combined Nomenclature contained in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 is replaced by the table in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 November 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 October 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66.(2) OJ L 210, 28. 7. 1998, p. 32.(3) OJ L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1.(4) OJ L 151, 21. 5. 1998, p. 1.(5) OJ L 248, 5. 9. 1991, p. 1.(6) OJ L 28, 4. 2. 1998, p. 5.ANNEX'>TABLE>
",olive oil;tariff nomenclature;Brussels tariff nomenclature;customs nomenclature;tariff classification;tariff heading;product quality;quality criterion;international standard;ISO standard;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT;analytical chemistry;centrifuging;chemical analysis;chemical testing;chromatography;conductometry;electrolytic analysis;photometry;volumetric analysis,22
23191,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 77/2002 of 17 January 2002 amending Annexes I and III to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 laying down a Community procedure for the establishment of maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 of 26 June 1990 laying down a Community procedure for the establishment of maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2162/2001(2), and in particular Articles 6, 7 and 8 thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90, maximum residue limits must be established progressively for all pharmacologically active substances which are used within the Community in veterinary medicinal products intended for administration to food-producing animals.(2) Maximum residue limits should be established only after the examination within the Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products of all the relevant information concerning the safety of residues of the substance concerned for the consumer of foodstuffs of animal origin and the impact of residues on the industrial processing of foodstuffs.(3) In establishing maximum residue limits for residues of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin, it is necessary to specify the animal species in which residues may be present, the levels which may be present in each of the relevant meat tissues obtained from the treated animal (target tissue) and the nature of the residue which is relevant for the monitoring of residues (marker residue).(4) For the control of residues, as provided for in appropriate Community legislation, maximum residue limits should usually be established for the target tissues of liver or kidney. However, the liver and kidney are frequently removed from carcasses moving in international trade, and maximum residue limits should therefore also always be established for muscle or fat tissues.(5) In the case of veterinary medicinal products intended for use in laying birds, lactating animals or honey bees, maximum residue limits must also be established for eggs, milk or honey.(6) Acetylisovaleryltylosin and methylprednisolone should be inserted into Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90.(7) In order to allow for the completion of scientific studies, the duration of the validity of the provisional maximum residue limits previously defined in Annex III to Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 should be extended for cypermethrin.(8) An adequate period should be allowed before the entry into force of this Regulation in order to allow Member States to make any adjustment which may be necessary to the authorisations to place the veterinary medicinal products concerned on the market which have been granted in accordance with Council Directive 81/851/EEC(3), as last amended by Commission Directive 2000/37/EC(4), to take account of the provisions of this Regulation.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Veterinary Medicinal Products,. Annexes I and III to Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 are hereby amended as set out in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from the 60th day following its publication.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 January 2002.For the CommissionErkki LiikanenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 1.(2) OJ L 291, 8.11.2001, p. 9.(3) OJ L 317, 6.11.1981, p. 1.(4) OJ L 139, 10.6.2000, p. 25.ANNEXA. Annex I to Regulation (EEC No 2377/90 is amended as follows:1. Anti-infectious agents1.2. Antibiotics1.2.4. Macrolides"">TABLE>""5. Corticoides5.1. Glucocorticoids"">TABLE>""B. Annex III to Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 is amended as follows:2. Antiparasitic agents2.2. Agents acting against ectoparasites2.2.3. Pyrethroids"">TABLE>""
",manufactured feedingstuffs;compound feedingstuff;industrial feedingstuffs;oil cake;protein feed;health policy;health;health protection;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;waste;refuse;residue;material of animal origin;horn;ivory;veterinary drug;veterinary medicines,22
22613,"2002/49/EC: Commission Decision of 23 January 2002 amending for the second time Decision 2001/304/EC on marking and use of certain animal products in relation to Decision 2001/172/EC concerning certain protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 293). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market(3), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC, and in particular Article 9 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 64/433/EEC of 26 June 1964 on health conditions for the production and marketing of fresh meat(4), as last amended by Directive 95/23/EC(5), and in particular Article 6(1)(f) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 77/99/EEC of 21 December 1976 on health problems affecting the production and marketing of meat products and certain other products of animal origin(6), as last amended by Council Directive 97/76/EC(7), and in particular Article 3(A)(7), second indent thereof,Whereas:(1) Following the reports of outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom, the Commission adopted Decision 2001/740/EC of 19 October 2001 concerning certain protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom(8), as last amended by Decision 2002/37/EC(9).(2) Commission Decision 2001/172/EC(10) and subsequently Decision 2001/356/EC(11) and 2001/740/EC restricted the dispatch from Great Britain of fresh meat of susceptible animals and meat products produced from such meat unless certain conditions are complied with.(3) The Commission therefore adopted Decision 2001/304/EC of 11 April 2001 on marking and use of certain animal products in relation to Decision 2001/172/EC concerning certain protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom(12), as last amended by Decision 2001/345/EC(13).(4) The last outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Great Britain was recorded on 30 September 2001, more than 3 months ago, and the serological surveillance carried out in order to substantiate the release of disease related restrictions has been completed throughout Great Britain.(5) The improved animal health situation now allows to withdraw the majority of restrictions in particular those applicable to dispatch from Great Britain of products of animal origin and most of the live animals of susceptible species.(6) However, as a matter of precaution, the situation still requires to maintain strict controls on the dispatch of meat and meat products not eligible for trade which was derived from animals of susceptible species slaughtered between 1 February 2001, the date of possible virus introduction, and 23 April 2001, the date notified in accordance with Article 3 of Decision 2001/304/EC.(7) Decision 2001/304/EC should be amended accordingly.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee.. Decision 2001/304/EC is amended as follows:1. In Article 1, point 1 is replaced by the following: ""1. In accordance with Article 5(1) of Directive 72/461/EEC, fresh meat meeting the requirements of Article 3 of Council Directive 64/433/EEC and obtained from animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine species, fresh meat meeting the requirements of Article 6 of Directive 91/495/EEC and obtained from other biungulates originating in Great Britain, and meat processed in Great Britain during the period running from 1 February 2001 to the date of coming into force of the present Decision shall not be marked with the health mark provided for in Chapter XI of Annex I to Directive 64/433/EEC or in Chapter III of Annex I to Directive 91/495/EEC.""2. In Article 1, point 5 is replaced by the following: ""5. By derogation from point 1, meat eligible for dispatch from Great Britain in accordance with Commission Decisions 2001/172/EC, 2001/356/EC or 2001/740/EC may be marked with the health mark provided for in Chapter XI of Annex I to Directive 64/433/EEC or in Chapter III of Annex I to Directive 91/495/EEC.""3. In Article 2 point 1, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: ""By derogation from the first subparagraph, meat products which have undergone one of the treatments laid down in Article 4(1) of Council Directive 80/215/EEC, or which have been subjected during preparation uniformly throughout the substance to a pH value of less than 6, may be marked with the health mark provided for in Chapter VI of Annex B to Directive 77/99/EEC."" This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 January 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.(3) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.(4) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 2012/64. Directive updated by Directive 91/497/EEC (OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 69).(5) OJ L 243, 11.10.1995, p. 7.(6) OJ L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 85. Directive updated by Directive 92/5/EEC (OJ L 57, 2.3.1992, p. 1).(7) OJ L 10, 16.1.1998, p. 25.(8) OJ L 277, 20.10.2001, p. 30.(9) OJ L 15, 17.1.2002, p. 34.(10) OJ L 62, 2.3.2001, p. 22.(11) OJ L 125, 5.5.2001, p. 46.(12) OJ L 104, 13.4.2001, p. 6.(13) OJ L 122, 3.5.2001, p. 31.
",health legislation;health regulations;health standard;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;meat;EC conformity marking;foot-and-mouth disease,22
13898,"95/591/EC: Council Decision of 22 December 1995 concerning the conclusion of the results of negotiations with certain third countries under GATT Article XXIV:6 and other related matters (United States and Canada). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113, in conjunction with Article 228 (2) first sentence thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Community has entered into negotiations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) Article XXIV:6; whereas these negotiations have resulted in agreements with the United States of America and Canada;Whereas it was also in the interest of both Parties to resolve certain outstanding issues in the agricultural sector with Canada;Whereas the United States of America and Canada had initiated proceedings in the World Trade Organization (WTO) relating to the Community's import regime for cereals and rice;Whereas the Community entered into discussions with these countries with the aim of resolving the issues in question; whereas the results of these discussions are contained in agreements with the countries concerned;Whereas it is in the interest of the Community to approve these agreements,. The following agreements and letters are hereby approved on behalf of the Community:- Agreement for the conclusion of negotiations between the European Community and the United States of America under Article XXIV:6 (Annex I),- Exchange of letters between the European Community and the United States of America on a settlement for cereals and rice (Annex II),- Exchange of letters between the European Community and the United States of America on rice prices (Annex III),- Agreement for the conclusion of negotiations between the European Community and Canada under Article XXIV:6 and an Exchange of Letters relating thereto (Annex IV).The texts of the acts referred to in the first indent are attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the agreements and letters in order to bind the Community.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. ATIENZA SERNA
",GATT;General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade;agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;agricultural product;farm product;Canada;Newfoundland;Quebec;United States;USA;United States of America,22
110,"Council Directive 77/539/EEC of 28 June 1977 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to reversing lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Whereas the technical requirements which motor vehicles must satisfy pursuant to national laws relate inter alia to their reversing lamps;Whereas these requirements differ from one Member State to another ; whereas it is therefore necessary that all Member States adopt the same requirements either in addition to or in place of their existing rules, in order, in particular, to allow the EEC type-approval procedure which was the subject of Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (3), to be introduced in respect of each type of vehicle;Whereas in Directive 76/756/EEC (4), the Council laid down the common requirements for the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles and their trailers;Whereas a harmonized component type-approval procedure for reversing lamps makes it possible for each Member State to check compliance with the common construction and testing requirements and to inform the other Member States of its findings by sending a copy of the component type-approval certificate completed for each type of reversing lamp ; whereas the placing of an EEC component type-approval mark on all reversing lamps manufactured in conformity with the approved type obviates any need for technical checks on these reversing lamps in the other Member States;Whereas it is desirable to take into account the technical requirements adopted by the UN Economic Commission for Europe in its Regulation No 23 (""Uniform provisions concerning the approval of reversing lights for power-driven vehicles and their trailers"") (5) which is annexed to the Agreement of 20 March 1958 concerning the adoption of uniform conditions for approval and reciprocal recognition of approval for motor vehicle equipment and parts;Whereas the approximation of national laws relating to motor vehicles entails reciprocal recognition by Member States of the tests carried out by each of them on the basis of the common requirements,. 1. Each Member State shall grant EEC component type-approval for any type of reversing lamp which satisfies the construction and testing requirements laid down in Annexes 0, II, III and IV.2. The Member State which has granted EEC component type-approval shall take the measures required in order to verify that production models conform to the approved type, in so far as this is necessary and if need be in cooperation with the competent authorities in the other Member States. Such verification shall be limited to spot checks.  (1)OJ No C 118, 16.5.1977, p. 29. (2)OJ No C 114, 11.5.1977, p. 3. (3)OJ No L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. (4)OJ No L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 1. (5)Economic Commission for Europe document E/ECE/324/E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev. 1/Add 22, 20.8.1971. Member States shall for each type of reversing lamp which they approve pursuant to Article 1, issue to the manufacturer, or to his authorized representative, an EEC component type-approval mark conforming to the model shown in Annex II.Member States shall take all appropriate measures to prevent the use of marks liable to create confusion between reversing lamps which have been type-approved pursuant to Article 1, and other devices. 1. No Member State may prohibit the placing on the market of reversing lamps on grounds relating to their construction or method of functioning if they bear the EEC component type-approval mark.2. Nevertheless, a Member State may prohibit the placing on the market of reversing lamps bearing the EEC component type-approval mark which consistently fail to conform to the approved type.That State shall inform the other Member States and the Commission forthwith of the measures taken, specifying the reasons for its decision. The competent authorities of each Member State shall within one month send to the competent authorities of the other Member States a copy of the component type-approval certificates, an example of which is given in Annex I, completed for each type of reversing lamp which they approve or refuse to approve. 1. If the Member State which has granted EEC component type-approval finds that a number of reversing lamps bearing the same EEC component type-approval mark do not conform to the type which it has approved, it shall take the necessary measures to ensure that production models conform to the approved type. The competent authorities of that State shall advise those of the other Member States of the measures taken which may, where there is consistent failure to conform, extend to withdrawal of EEC component type-approval. The said authorities shall take the same measures if they are informed by the competent authorities of another Member State of such failure to conform.2. The competent authorities of Member States shall inform each other within one month of any withdrawal of EEC component type-approval, and of the reasons for such a measure. Any decision taken pursuant to the provisions adopted in implementation of this Directive, to refuse or with-draw EEC component type-approval for a reversing lamp or prohibit its placing on the market or use shall set out in detail the reasons on which it is based. Such decisions shall be notified to the party concerned, who shall at the same time be informed of the remedies available to him under the laws in force in the Member States and of the time limits allowed for the exercise of such remedies. No Member State may refuse to grant EEC type-approval or national type-approval of any vehicle on grounds relating to its reversing lamps if these bear the EEC component type-approval mark and are fitted in accordance with the requirements laid down in Directive 76/756/EEC. No Member State may refuse or prohibit the sale, registration, entry into service or use of any vehicle on grounds relating to its reversing lamps if these bear the EEC component type-approval mark and are fitted in accordance with the requirements laid down in Directive 76/756/EEC. For the purposes of this Directive, ""vehicle"" means any motor vehicle intended for use on the road, with or without bodywork, having at least four wheels and a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h, and its trailers, with the exception of vehicles which run on rails, agricultural or forestry tractors and machinery and public works vehicles. 0Any amendments necessary to adjust the requirements of the Annexes to take account of technical progress shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Directive 70/156/EEC. 11. Member States shall bring into force the provisions needed in order to comply with this Directive within 18  months of its notification and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.2. Member States shall ensure that the texts of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive are communicated to the Commission. 2This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 28 June 1977.For the CouncilThe PresidentW. RODGERSLIST OF ANNEXES>PIC FILE= ""T9001011"">ANNEX 0 DEFINITIONS, GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS, INTENSITY OF LIGHT EMITTED, TEST PROCEDURE, COLOUR OF LIGHT EMITTED, CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION1.  DEFINITIONS    1.1. ""Reversing lamp"" means the lamp used to illuminate the road to the rear of the vehicle and to warn other road-users that the vehicle is reversing or about to reverse.1.2. ""Axis of reference"" means the characteristic axis of the light signal, determined by the manufacturer for use as the direction of reference (H = 0º, V = 0º) for photometric measurements and when fitting the lamp on the vehicle.1.3. ""Centre of reference"" means the intersection of the axis of reference with the exterior light-emitting surface. It is specified by the manufacturer of the lamp.1.4. ""Type of reversing lamp"" means reversing lamps which do not differ in such essential respects as:      1.4.1. the trade name or mark;1.4.2. the characteristics of the optical system;1.4.3. the inclusion of components capable of altering the optical effects by reflection, refraction or absorption;1.4.4. the type of filament lamp.(2.)(3.)(4.)5.  GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS    5.1. Each of the samples referred to in 1.2.3 of Annex II shall conform to the specifications set forth in the sections below.5.2. The reversing lamps shall be so designed and constructed that under normal conditions of use, notwithstanding any vibration to which they may be subjected during such use, their satisfactory operation remains assured and they retain the characteristics prescribed by this Directive.6.  INTENSITY OF LIGHT EMITTED    6.1. The light emitted by each of the two samples referred to in, 1.2.3 of Annex II shall be of not less than the minimum intensity and of not more than the maximum intensity specified below and shall be measured in relation to the axis of reference in the directions shown below (expressed in degrees from the axis of reference).6.2. The intensity along the axis of reference shall be not less than 80 cd.6.3. The intensity of the light emitted in all directions in which the lamp can be observed shall not exceed:      - 300 cd in directions in or above the horizontal plane;- 600 cd in directions below the horizontal plane.6.4. In every other direction of measurement shown in Annex III, the luminous intensity shall be of not less than the minima specified in that Annex.7.  TEST PROCEDUREAll measurements shall be carried out with a colourless standard filament lamp of the type recommended for the reversing lamp and so regulated as to produce the normal luminous flux prescribed for this type of lamp.8.  COLOUR OF LIGHT EMITTEDThe colour of the light emitted must be white. In case of doubt, the colour may be checked on the basis of the definition of the colour of white light given in Annex IV.9.  CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTIONEvery reversing lamp bearing an EEC component type-approval mark must conform to the type approved and comply with the photometric conditions specified in 6 and 8. Nevertheless, in the case of a reversing lamp picked at random from series production, the requirements as to minimum intensity of the light emitted (measured with a standard filament lamp as referred to in 7) may be limited in each relevant direction 80 % of the minimum value specified in 6.(10.)(11.)ANNEX I>PIC FILE= ""T0011091"">ANNEX II EEC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS1. APPLICATION FOR EEC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL      1.1. The application for EEC component type-approval shall be submitted by the holder of the trade name or mark or by his authorized representative.1.2. For each type of reversing lamp, the application shall be accompanied by:        1.2.1. a brief technical description stating, in particular, the type(s) of filament lamp(s) recommended, which must comply with the specifications of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE)1.2.2. drawings (three copies), in sufficient detail to permit identification of the type of the reversing lamp and showing geometrically the position in which the reversing lamp is to be mounted on the vehicle, the axis of observation to be taken as the axis of reference in the tests (horizontal angle H = 0º, vertical angle V = 0º), and the point to be taken as the centre of reference in the said tests;1.2.3. two samples.2. MARKINGS      2.1. The samples of a type of reversing lamp submitted for EEC component type-approval must bear:        2.1.1. the trade name or mark of the applicant, which must be clearly legible and indelible;2.1.2. a clearly legible and indelible marking indicating the type(s) of filament lamp(s) recommended;2.1.3. if necessary, in order to prevent any mistake in mounting the reversing lamp on the vehicle, the word ""TOP"" marked horizontally on the uppermost part of the lens;2.1.4. and incorporate a space large enough to contain the EEC component type-approval mark, including the additional symbols prescribed in 4 ; this space shall be shown in the drawings mentioned in 1.2.2.3. EEC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL      3.1. If the two samples submitted in accordance with 1 meet the requirements of Annexes 0, II, III and IV, EEC component type-approval shall be granted and a component type-approval number assigned.3.2. This number shall not be assigned to any other type of reversing lamp.3.3. Where EEC component type-approval is requested for a type of lighting and light-signalling device comprising a reversing lamp and other lamps, a single EEC component type-approval mark may be issued provided that the reversing lamp complies with the requirements of this Directive and that each of the other lamps forming part of the lighting and light-signalling device for which EEC component type-approval is requested, complies with the specific Directive applying to it.4. MARKS     4.1. Every reversing lamp conforming to a type approved under this Directive shall bear an EEC component type-approval mark.4.2. This mark shall consist of a rectangle surrounding the lower-case letter ""e"" , followed by the distinguishing number or letter(s) of the Member State which has granted the component type-approval:1 for Germany,2 for France,3 for Italy,4 for the Netherlands,6 for Belgium,11 for the United Kingdom,13 for Luxembourg,18 for Denmark,IRL for Ireland.It must also include the EEC omponent type-approval number, which corresponds to the number of the EEC component type-approval certificate issued for the type of reversing lamp in question.4.3. The EEC component type-approval mark shall be supplemented by an additional symbol ""AR"".4.4. The EEC component type-approval number must be placed in any convenient position near the rectangle surrounding the letter ""e"".4.5. The EEC component type-approval mark and the additional symbol must be affixed to the lens of the lamp, or one of the lenses, in such a way as to be indelible and clearly legible even when the reversing lamp is fitted on the vehicle.4.6. An example of the EEC component type-approval mark and the above additional symbol combining the letters A and R, is shown in the Appendix.4.7. Where a single EEC component type-approval number is issued, as under 3.3, for a type of lighting and light-signalling device comprising a reversing lamp and other lamps, one EEC component type-approval mark only may be affixed, consisting of:      - a rectangle surrounding the letter ""e"" , followed by the distinguishing number or letter(s) of the Member State which has granted the EEC component type-approval,- an EEC component type-approval number,- the additional symbols required by the various Directives under which EEC component type-approval was granted.4.8. The dimensions of the various components of this mark shall not be less than the largest of the minimum dimensions specified for individual markings by the Directives under which the EEC component type-approval was granted.Appendix>PIC FILE= ""T0011092"">ANNEX III PHOTOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS1. MEASUREMENT METHODS      1.1. During photometric measurements, stray reflections shall be prevented by appropriate masking.1.2. Should the results of measurements be challenged, measurements shall be carried out in such a way as to meet the following requirements:        1.2.1. the distance of measurement shall be such that the law of the inverse of the square of the distance is applicable;1.2.2. the measuring equipment shall be such that the angular aperture of the receiver viewed from the reference centre of the lamp is between 10' and 1º;1.2.3. the intensity requirement for a particular direction of observation shall be satisfied if that requirement is met in a direction deviating by not more than 15' from the direction of observation.2. MEASURING POINTS EXPRESSED IN DEGREES OF ANGLE WITH THE AXIS OF REFERENCE AND VALUES OF THE MINIMUM INTENSITIES OF THE LIGHT EMITTED >PIC FILE= ""T0011093"">     2.1. The direction H = 0º and V = 0º corresponds to the axis of reference (which, when the lamp is mounted on the vehicle, must be horizontal, parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and oriented in the required direction of visibility). It passes through the centre of reference. The values shown in the table give, for the various directions of measurement, the minimum intensities in cd.2.2. If visual examination of a lamp appears to reveal substantial local variations of intensity, a check shall be made to ensure that no intensity measured between two of the directions of measurement referred to above is below 50 % of the lower minimum intensity of the two prescribed for these directions of measurement.ANNEX IV>PIC FILE= ""T0011094"">
",approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;motor vehicle;signalling device;anti-dazzle headlamp;audible warning device;dipped-beam headlamp;fog lamp;light;lighting system;main-beam headlamp;side marker lamp;stop lamp;vehicle signals;technical standard;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;Community certification;EC conformity marking,22
36844,"Directive 2009/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 amending Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 80(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),After consulting the Committee of the Regions,Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),Whereas:(1) The purpose of Directive 2005/35/EC (3) and of this Directive is to approximate the definition of ship-source pollution offences committed by natural or legal persons, the scope of their liability and the criminal nature of penalties that can be imposed for such criminal offences by natural persons.(2) On 23 October 2007 the Court of Justice of the European Communities annulled (4) Council Framework Decision 2005/667/JHA of 12 July 2005 to strengthen the criminal-law framework for the enforcement of the law against ship-source pollution (5), which had supplemented Directive 2005/35/EC with criminal-law measures. This Directive should fill the legal vacuum following the judgment.(3) Criminal penalties, which demonstrate social disapproval of a different nature than administrative sanctions, strengthen compliance with the legislation on ship-source pollution in force and should be sufficiently severe to dissuade all potential polluters from any violation thereof.(4) A consistent set of legislative measures has already been adopted at EU level to reinforce maritime safety and help prevent ship-source pollution. The legislation in question is addressed to flag States, ship owners and charterers, classification societies, port States and coastal States. The existing system of sanctions for illicit ship-source discharges of polluting substances, supplementing that legislation, needs to be further strengthened by the introduction of criminal penalties.(5) Common rules on criminal penalties make it possible to use more effective methods of investigation and effective cooperation within and between Member States.(6) The Member States should also apply effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties to legal persons throughout the Community because frequently ship-source pollution offences are committed in the interest of legal persons or for their benefit.(7) The applicability of Directive 2005/35/EC should not be subject to exceptions other than those set out in this Directive. Therefore, certain categories of natural and legal persons, such as cargo owners or classification societies should be included in the scope of that Directive.(8) This Directive should oblige Member States to provide in their national legislation for criminal penalties in respect of those discharges of polluting substances to which this Directive applies. This Directive should not create obligations regarding the application of such penalties or any other available system of law enforcement, to individual cases.(9) Under this Directive, illicit ship-source discharges of polluting substances should be regarded as a criminal offence as long as they have been committed with intent, recklessly or with serious negligence and result in deterioration in the quality of water. Less serious cases of illicit ship-source discharges of polluting substances that do not cause deterioration in the quality of water need not be regarded as criminal offences. Under this Directive such discharges should be referred to as minor cases.(10) Given the need to ensure a high level of safety and protection of the environment in the maritime transport sector, as well as the need to ensure the effectiveness of the principle whereby the polluting party pays for the damage caused to the environment, repeated minor cases, which do not individually but in conjunction result in deterioration in the quality of water, should be regarded as a criminal offence.(11) This Directive is without prejudice to other liability systems for damage caused by ship-source pollution under Community, national or international law.(12) Jurisdiction with regard to criminal offences should be established in accordance with the national law of Member States and in accordance with their obligations under international law.(13) Member States should provide information to the Commission on the implementation of this Directive, in order to enable the Commission to evaluate its effect.(14) Since the objectives of this Directive cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States acting alone, by reason of the cross-border damage which may be caused by the behaviour concerned, and, by reason of scale and effects of the proposed action, can therefore be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.(15) This Directive respects fundamental rights and complies with the principles recognised by Article 6 of the Treaty on European Union and reflected in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.(16) In accordance with point 34 of the Interinstitutional Agreement on better law-making (6), Member States are encouraged to draw up, for themselves and in the interest of the Community, their own tables, illustrating, as far as possible, the correlation between this Directive and the transposition measures, and to make them public.(17) Directive 2005/35/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,. Amendments to Directive 2005/35/ECDirective 2005/35/EC is hereby amended as follows:1. the title is replaced by the following:2. Article 1(1) is replaced by the following:3. the following point is added to Article 2:‘5. “Legal person” shall mean any legal entity in possession of such status under applicable national law, other than States themselves or public bodies in the exercise of State authority or public international organisations.’;4. Articles 4 and 5 are replaced by the following:5. after Article 5 the following Articles are inserted:6. Article 8 is replaced by the following:7. after Article 8 the following Articles are inserted:(a) a power of representation of the legal person;(b) authority to take decisions on behalf of the legal person; or(c) authority to exercise control within the legal person. TranspositionMember States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 16 November 2010. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those measures.When they are adopted by Member States, those measures shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States. Entry into forceThis Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. AddresseesThis Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 21 October 2009.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. BUZEKFor the CouncilThe PresidentC. MALMSTRÖM(1)  OJ C 77, 31.3.2009, p. 69.(2)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 5 May 2009 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 14 September 2009.(3)  OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 11.(4)  Case C-440/05 Commission v Council, ECR [2007] I-9097.(5)  OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 164.(6)  OJ C 321, 31.12.2003, p. 1.
",pollution control measures;reduction of pollution;pollution from ships;degassing;discharge into the sea;penalty;punishment;sentence;law of the sea;international maritime law;environmental offence;crime against the environment;environmental crime;maritime safety;safety at sea;sea transport safety;ship safety;environmental liability;liability for ecological damage;liability for environmental damage;liability for environmental harm;responsibility for environmental damage,22
14819,"96/164/EC: Commission Decision of 7 February 1996 on the carrying out of Community trials and tests on propagating and planting material of certain species pursuant to Article 20 (2) of Council Directive 92/34/EEC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/34/EEC of 28 April 1992 on the marketing of fruit plant propagating and fruit plants intended for fruit production (1), as last amended by Decision 95/26/EC (2), and in particular Article 20 (2) thereof,Whereas pursuant to this Directive trials, or, where appropriate, tests shall be carried out in the Member States on samples to check that propagating material or fruit plants of genera and species listed therein comply with the requirements and conditions of the said Directive;Whereas to this end, it is essential, in particular in the early stages of the Directive's implementation, to ensure adequate representation of the samples participating in the trials or tests for the different origins of production in the entire Community, at least for certain selected crops;Whereas it is therefore necessary to carry out Community trials and tests in 1996 on propagating and planting material of strawberries and currants;Whereas these trials and tests will be used to harmonize, in the first instance, the technical methods of examination of propagating and planting material of these species;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Propagating Material and Plants of Fruit Genera and Species,. Community trials and tests shall be carried out during 1996 on propagating and planting material of Fragaria × ananassa and Ribes. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 February 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 157, 10. 6. 1992, p. 10.(2) OJ No L 36, 16. 2. 1995, p. 36.
",plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;seedling;cutting (plant);agronomic research;agricultural research;plant propagation;grafting;plant reproduction;soft fruit;bilberry;blackberry;blackcurrant;cranberry;currant;gooseberry;mulberry;raspberry;strawberry;technical standard,22
41396,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 685/2012 of 24 July 2012 establishing a prohibition of fishing for blue ling in EU waters and international waters of Vb, VI, VII by vessels flying the flag of Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 44/2012 of 17 January 2012 fixing for 2012 the fishing opportunities available in EU waters and, to EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2012.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2012.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2012 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 July 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 25, 27.1.2012, p. 55.ANNEXNo 8/T&QMember State SpainStock BLI/5B67-Species Blue ling (Molva dypterygia)Zone EU waters and international waters of Vb, VI, VIIDate 12.6.2012
",Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;international waters;high seas;maritime waters;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
16344,"Council Decision of 20 October 1997 concerning the extension of common position 96/635/CFSP on Burma/Myanmar. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article J.2 thereof,Having regard to common position 96/635/CFSP of 28 October 1996 defined by the Council on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union, on Burma/Myanmar (1),Having regard to Decision 97/290/CFSP (2) which extended that common position for a period of six months until 29 October 1997,Whereas, in the light of point 6 of common position 96/635/CFSP, that common position should be further extended,. Common position 96/635/CFSP is hereby extended until 29 April 1998. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.. Done at Luxembourg, 20 October 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ L 287, 8. 11. 1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 120, 12. 5. 1997, p. 4.
",military regime;military dictatorship;military junta;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;common position;Burma/Myanmar;Burma;Myanmar;Republic of the Union of Myanmar;human rights;attack on human rights;human rights violation;protection of human rights;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union,22
1898,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1948/95 of 7 August 1995 laying down specific measures for the application of Regulation (EC) No 974/95 in the olive oil sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 of 22 December 1994 on the adjustments and transitional arrangements required in the agriculture sector in order to implement the agreements concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations (1), and in particular Article 3 (1) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September of 1966 on the establishment of a common organization of the market in oils and fats (2), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1650/86 of 26 May 1986 on the refunds and levies applicable to exports of olive oil (3),Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 974/95 of 28 April 1995 on certain transitional measures required to implement the Uruguay Round Agreement (4) lays down rules to ensure the harmonious transition between the system existing before the date of entry into force of the abovementioned agreement and the system existing from that date, in particular with regard to the issuing of export licences for quantities corresponding to those normally disposed of during the period concerned;Whereas, in order to ensure compliance with those rules on quantities in the olive oil sector the issuing of transitional export licences should be limited to the quantities allocated under the standing invitation to tender opened by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2517/94 (5);Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Oils and Fats,. In the olive oil sector, the licences referred to in Article 1 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 974/95 (hereinafter referred to as 'transitional licences`) shall only be issued for the quantities of products allocated under the standing invitation to tender opened by Regulation (EC) No 2517/94. 1. Interested parties shall submit tenders from 1 September 1995, indicating therein whether they relate to an application for a transitional certificate.2. The communication of tenders referred to in Article 5 (5) of Regulation (EC) No 2517/94 shall indicate separately those which relate to applications for transitional licences. Where an award to a particular tenderer whose tenders relating to applications for transitional licences are for amounts equal to or less than the maximum export refund amount fixed in accordance with Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 2517/94 would result in the quantity limit referred to in Article 1 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 974/95 being exceeded, a maximum quantity shall be fixed for those tenders in accordance with Article 6 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 2517/94 and the contract shall be awarded in accordance with Article 7 of that Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 September 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 August 1995.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(2) OJ No 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3026/66.(3) OJ No L 145, 30. 5. 1986, p. 8.(4) OJ No L 97, 29. 4. 1995, p. 66.(5) OJ No L 268, 19. 10. 1994, p. 3.
",GATT;General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade;olive oil;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund,22
41735,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1174/2012 of 5 December 2012 approving a minor amendment to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Abbacchio Romano (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission has examined Italy’s application for the approval of an amendment to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Abbacchio Romano’ registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 507/2009 (2).(2) The purpose of the application is to amend the specification by amending the deadline for affixing the identification mark on the lambs.(3) The Commission has examined the amendment in question and decided that it is justified. Since the amendment is a minor one within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission may approve it without recourse to the procedure laid down in Articles 5, 6 and 7 of the said Regulation,. The specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Abbacchio Romano’ is hereby amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation. Annex II to this Regulation contains the Single Document setting out the main points of the specification. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 December 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ L 151, 16.6.2009, p. 27.ANNEX IThe specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Abbacchio Romano’ is amended as follows:The amendment consists in extending the deadline for applying the ‘Abbacchio Romano’ PGI identification mark on the lamb. Consequently it will be applied within 20 days of the birth of the animal instead of 10.ANNEX IIAMENDMENT APPLICATIONCouncil Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffsAmendment application in accordance with Article 9‘ABBACCHIO ROMANO’EC No: IT-PGI-0105-0972-23.2.2012PGI ( X ) PDO ( )1.   Heading in the specification affected by the amendment—  Name of product—  Description of product—  Geographical area— ☒ Proof of origin—  Method of production—  Link—  Labelling—  National requirements—  Other [to be specified]2.   Type of amendment(s)— ☒ Amendment to Single Document or Summary Sheet—  Amendment to Specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the Single Document nor the Summary has been published—  Amendment to Specification that requires no amendment to the published Single Document (Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)—  Temporary amendment to Specification resulting from imposition of obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)3.   Amendment(s):Agenda 4.4. Proof of origin: the ‘Abbacchio Romano’ PGI identification mark must be affixed within 20 days of the birth of the animal, instead of 10 days.This requirement is prompted by the need to avoid infections of the auricle, which have, in some cases, led to carcases being destroyed, causing economic damage to the farmer. This mainly occurs in warm periods.SINGLE DOCUMENTCouncil Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs‘ABBACCHIO ROMANO’EC No: IT-PGI-0105-0972-23.2.2012PGI ( X ) PDO ( )1.   Name‘Abbacchio Romano’2.   Member State or Third CountryItaly3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff3.1.   Type of productClass 1.1. — Fresh meat (and offal)3.2.   Description of product to which the name in (1) appliesThe ‘Abbacchio Romano’ PGI is exclusively restricted to lambs born, raised and slaughtered in the zone indicated at 4. On release for consumption the meat has the following characteristics:colour: light pink with white fat cover;texture: fine texture;consistency: solid, lightly marbled with fat.Release for consumption can be of the whole carcase or in the following other cuts: whole; half-carcase (obtained by sagittal sectioning); spalla (shoulder); leg; chops; head and pluck (heart, lungs and liver).Carcases must display the following features on slaughter: cold weight, without skin, with head and pluck: 8 kg maximum; colour of flesh: light pink (particular emphasis is put on the internal muscles of the abdominal wall); consistency of muscular masses: solid (absence of serosity); colour of fat: white; consistency of fat: solid (with particular emphasis on the fat mass above the point of attachment of the tail, at 18–20 °C ambient temperature); fat cover: moderate over the external surface of the carcase but not excessive over the kidneys.3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only)This is the meat and parts of male and female lambs of the most widespread genetic types to be found in the delimited area, i.e. the Sarda, Comisana, Sopravvissana, Massese and Merinizzata Italiana breeds and crosses. The lambs are slaughtered at between 28 and 40 days old, up to 8 kg dead weight. Furthermore, the animals intended for the production of the PGI ‘Abbacchio Romano’ must be identified within 20 days of birth by a tag or button affixed to the left ear, the front of which shows the identification code of the holding in letters and figures and the back the lamb’s serial number.3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only)The lambs must be fed with their mothers’ milk (natural suckling). Supplementary grazing on natural foods and wild plants is permitted.The mother ewes graze on the natural and sown pasture and meadow land typical of the production zone (point 4). Dried fodder and concentrates are also permitted, but synthetic substances and genetically modified organisms are not.3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical areaThe lambs must be born, raised and slaughtered in the Region of Lazio.3.6.   Specific rules on slicing, grating, packaging, etc.—3.7.   Specific rules concerning labellingThe product must be released for consumption bearing the specific logo in order to identify it and guarantee its origin.Marking must be carried out at the abattoir. The meat is displayed for the sale in the cuts described in point 3.2.In addition to the Community graphic symbol and indications and the information required by law, the packaging must carry on the label the following indications in clear and legible print:— the name ‘Abbacchio Romano’ must appear in clear indelible letters that are significantly larger than and markedly different from all other writing. It must be followed by ‘Indicazione Geografica Protetta’ and/or ‘IGP’,— the logo must be impressed on the carcase surface so that it lies on the outward side of the cuts,— the logo takes the form of a square made up of three coloured lines, green, white and red, interrupted above by a wavy red line linked to a red oval within the square containing a stylised lamb’s head. The square is interrupted below by the red capital letters ‘IGP’. Within the lower part of the square are the words ‘Abbachio’ in yellow capitals and ‘Romano’ in red capitals.The name ‘Abbacchio Romano’ must be in Italian.4.   Concise definition of the geographical areaThe entire territory of the Region of Lazio.5.   Link with the geographical area5.1.   Specificity of the geographical areaThe soil and climate characteristics of the entire Region of Lazio provide optimum conditions for rearing sheep without causing stress to the animals. The region has various types of relief, such as limestone mountains, volcanic mountains, hills and alluvial plains, an annual average temperature of 13 °C – 16 °C and annual rainfall of at least 650 mm along the coastal strip, 1 000-1 500 mm on the inland plains and up to 1 800-2 000 mm on the Terminillo and in the Simbruini mountain range.The lambs are reared in the free-range and semi-free range and are fed with their mothers’ milk. The mother ewes graze on the natural and sown pasture and meadow land typical of the production zone (point 4). The lambs and ewes are not subjected to forced feeding, environmental stress or hormonal treatment designed to boost production; traditional mountain grazing in the summer is permitted.5.2.   Specificity of the productThe meat is distinguished by its light pink colour and white fat cover; fine texture; solid consistency, lightly marbled with fat. These characteristics have made ‘Abbacchio Romano’ so well known in the regional gastronomy that it plays a fundamental role in the cooking of Rome and the Region of Lazio and has spawned about a hundred different dishes.5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI)The ‘Abbacchio Romano’ has had, since time immemorial, a strong link with the region’s countryside, which is proven not only by the importance of sheep raising for the economy and traditions of the Region of Lazio as a whole but also and above all by its long-standing reputation with consumers. The natural and sown pasture land confers distinctive qualities on the milk of the mother ewes that the lambs feed on, the synergy being exceptionally favourable for both the quality and also the uniformity of the characteristics of the meat. The PGI product has such a considerable impact on the regional gastronomy and plays such a fundamental role in the cooking of Rome and the Region of Lazio that it is the basis of approximately a hundred different dishes. At social level, the link between the product and the geographical area is proven by the numerous rural festivals, feasts and shows in the Region of Lazio that are centred on the ‘Abbacchio Romano’. It is worth noting that the Roman word ‘abbacchio’ is used uniformly in the Region of Lazio. As a matter of fact, according to the Chiappino Dictionary of Roman dialect, the term ‘abbacchio’ refers to a suckling lamb or a lamb that has recently stopped suckling and ‘agnello’ a lamb of almost one year of age that has been shorn twice already. In Florence both are called ‘agnello’ (lamb). Roman terms such as ‘sbacchiattura’ and ‘abbacchiatura’ (slaughter of such animals) are also used for a number of operations carried out on the ‘abbacchio’.Reference to publication of the specificationhttp://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/3335by going directly to the home page of the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy (www.politicheagricole.it) and clicking on ‘Qualità e sicurezza’ (in the top right-hand corner of the screen) and then on ‘Disciplinari di Produzione all’esame dell’UE’.
",Italy;Italian Republic;Latium;location of production;location of agricultural production;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;fresh meat;sheepmeat;lamb meat;mutton;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;labelling,22
35284,"2008/794/EC: Commission Decision of 9 October 2008 on the allocation to the United Kingdom of additional days at sea within ICES division VIIe (notified under document number C(2008) 5657). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 of 16 January 2008 fixing for 2008 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (1), and in particular point 9 of Annex IIC thereto,Having regard to the requests made by the United Kingdom,Whereas:(1) Point 7 of Annex IIC to Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 specifies the maximum number of days at sea (192) for which Community vessels of length overall equal to or greater than 10 meters carrying on board beam trawls of mesh size equal to or greater than 80 mm or static nets, including gill-nets, trammel-nets and tangle-nets, with mesh size less than 220 mm may be present within ICES division VIIe from 1 February 2008 to 31 January 2009.(2) Point 9 of that Annex enables the Commission to allocate an additional number of days at sea for which a vessel may be present within that area when carrying on board such beam trawls or static nets, on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities that have taken place since 1 January 2004.(3) The United Kingdom has submitted data demonstrating that vessels which ceased activities since 1 January 2004, excluding those already taken into account in earlier years, deployed 3,36 % of the fishing effort expended during the year 2003, taken as reference period for vessels present in the area and carrying on board beam trawls of mesh size equal to or greater than 80 mm.(4) In view of the data submitted and applying the calculation method foreseen under point 9.1, six additional days at sea should be allocated to the United Kingdom for the period between 1 February 2008 and 31 January 2009 for vessels carrying on board such beam trawls.(5) For reasons of clarity this Decision reflects the total amount of additional days allocated to the United Kingdom, and takes into account the 22 additional days at sea that have been previously allocated by Commission Decisions 2006/461/EC (2) and 2007/487/EC (3) on the allocation to the United Kingdom of additional fishing days within ICES division VIIe, as these additional days remain allocated in 2008.(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. To the 192 maximum number of days a fishing vessel flying the flag of the United Kingdom and carrying on board beam trawls of mesh size equal to or greater than 80 mm may be present in ICES division VIIe, as laid down in table I of Annex IIC to Regulation (EC) No 40/2008, 28 days shall be added. The number of 192 shall thus be amended to 220. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 9 October 2008.For the CommissionJoe BORGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 19, 23.1.2008, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 180, 4.7.2006, p. 25.(3)  OJ L 182, 12.7.2007, p. 33.
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;ship's flag;nationality of ships;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;fishing area;fishing limits;fishing regulations;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
731,"Council Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 1307/87 of 11 May 1987 amending Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 300/76 determining the categories of officials entitled to allowances for shiftwork, and the rates and conditions thereof. ,Having regard to the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities laid down in Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (1), as last amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 793/87 (2), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 56a thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission made after consulting the Staff Regulations Committee,Whereas dispatch facilities for the Official Journal of the European Communities must be permanently available so that it can be distributed by the deadlines laid down; whereas, for one week in five, staff responsible for distribution work at night, including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays;Whereas Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 300/76 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 3856/86 (4), should therefore be extended to cover such staff,. Article 1 (1) of Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 300/76 is hereby amended as follows:(1) The section of the first subparagraph following the words ‘telex service’, and preceding the indents, shall be replaced by the following: ‘or involved in the dispatch of the Official Journal of the European Communities, who is engaged in shiftwork within the meaning of Article 56a of the Staff Regulations, shall be entitled to an allowance of:’.(2) The following indent shall be inserted after the first indent:‘— Bfrs 12 641 where the department operates on a two-shift basis, one of them at night, including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays;’. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from the first day of the month following that in which it enters into force.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 May 1987.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. EYSKENS(1)  OJ No L 56, 4. 3. 1968, p. 1.(2)  OJ No L 79, 21. 3. 1987, p. 1.(3)  OJ No L 38, 13. 2. 1976, p. 1.(4)  OJ No L 359, 19. 12. 1986, p. 5.
",European official;EC basic post;EC staff;EU official;official of the EU;official of the European Union;staff of the EC;remuneration of work;income derived from work;shift work;continuous shift work;servant (EU);EC auxiliary staff;EC local staff;EC scientific staff;EC servants;EU temporary staff;contract agent (EU);servant of the European Union;servants of the European Communities;temporary agent (EU);temporary servant (EU),22
39080,"2011/128/EU: Commission Decision of 24 February 2011 amending Decision 2007/863/EC granting a derogation requested by the United Kingdom with regard to Northern Ireland pursuant to Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (notified under document C(2011) 1033). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of paragraph 2 of Annex III thereto,Whereas:(1) If the amount of manure that a Member State intends to apply per hectare each year is different from those specified in the first sentence of the second subparagraph of paragraph 2 of Annex III to Directive 91/676/EEC and in point (a) of that subparagraph, that amount is to be fixed so as not to prejudice the achievement of the objectives specified in Article 1 of that Directive and it has to be justified on the basis of objective criteria, such as long growing seasons and crops with high nitrogen uptake.(2) On 14 December 2007, the Commission adopted Decision 2007/863/EC granting a derogation requested by the United Kingdom with regard to Northern Ireland pursuant to Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (2), allowing Northern Ireland the application of 250 kg nitrogen per hectare per year from livestock manure on farms with at least 80 % grassland.(3) The derogation granted by Decision 2007/863/EC concerned in 2009 approximately 150 farms in Northern Ireland corresponding to approximately 0,6 % of total number of holdings and 1 % of the total net agricultural area. Decision 2007/863/EC expires on 31 December 2010.(4) On 23 September 2010 the United Kingdom for the region of Northern Ireland submitted to the Commission a request for an extension of the derogation. The request contained a justification on the basis of the objective criteria specified in the third subparagraph of paragraph 2 of Annex III to Directive 91/676/EEC.(5) The United Kingdom for the region of Northern Ireland has adopted a new action programme for the period January 2011 to December 2014, which mainly maintains the measures of the action programme for the period until 31 December 2010 and applies to the whole territory of Northern Ireland.(6) Nitrate concentrations in Northern Ireland surface freshwaters remain relatively low, with average nitrate concentrations below 25 mg NO3/l in 2008 for 99,7 % of monitoring stations. Between 2005 and 2008, surface freshwater monitoring sites showed in general stable or decreasing average nitrate concentrations, including in catchments with the highest proportion of derogation farms. For groundwater average nitrate concentrations are below 25 mg NO3/l in 2008 for 91,9 % of the monitoring stations and show similar stable or downwards trends as for surface waters.(7) Livestock numbers decreased in Northern Ireland during the period 2006-2010 by about 12,5 % for sheep, 11,5 % for poultry and 4,7 % for cattle and increased by 9,8 % for pigs. Northern Ireland farming continues to be a predominantly grass-based system.(8) The amount of manure N produced on farms in Northern Ireland during the period 2006-2010 decreased by 6,4 % while the rate of application of livestock manure per ha of land decreased by 4,7 %. The agricultural area available for manure application decreased by 1,7 %. Cattle dominate as the main source of manure N in Northern Ireland, followed by sheep, poultry and pigs. The decrease in overall manure N is largely due to the decline in the cattle sector and within that sector, the main driver of change is reduced numbers of beef cows and their offspring.(9) In the light of the scientific information referred to in the request for extension of the derogation and the measures which the United Kingdom for the region of Northern Ireland has committed itself to in the action programme for the period January 2011 to December 2014, it can be concluded that the conditions for obtaining the derogation as specified in Directive 91/676/EEC, such as long growing seasons and crops with high nitrogen uptake, are still fulfilled, and that the derogation does not prejudice the achievement of the objectives of that Directive.(10) For the purpose of ensuring that the grassland farms concerned may continue to benefit from a derogation, it is appropriate to extend the period of application of Decision 2007/863/EC to 31 December 2014.(11) The deadlines for reporting to the Commission set out in Decision 2007/863/EC should however be adapted in order to simplify the administrative burden by allowing United Kingdom for the region of Northern Ireland to establish only one deadline for all reporting obligations.(12) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Nitrates Committee set up pursuant to Article 9 of Directive 91/676/EEC,. Decision 2007/863/EC is amended as follows:1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:2. the last sentence of Article 8(1) is replaced by the following:3. Article 11 is replaced by the following: This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.. Done at Brussels, 24 February 2011.For the CommissionJanez POTOČNIKMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 375, 31.12.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 337, 21.12.2007, p. 122.
",pollution control measures;reduction of pollution;pollution control;pollution from agricultural sources;United Kingdom;United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;chemical salt;ammonia;ammonium;bromide;chloride;hydroxide;iodide;lithium hydroxide;nitrate;potassium chloride;soda;sodium carbonate;sulphate;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law,22
29602,"2005/710/EC: Commission Decision of 13 October 2005 concerning certain protection measures in relation to a suspicion of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Romania (notified under document number C(2005) 4068)   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), and in particular Article 18 thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (2), and in particular Article 22 thereof,Whereas:(1) Avian influenza is an infectious viral disease in poultry and birds, causing mortality and disturbances which can quickly take epizootic proportions liable to present a serious threat to animal and public health and to reduce sharply the profitability of poultry farming. There is a risk that the disease agent might be introduced via international trade in live poultry and poultry products.(2) On 12 October 2005 Romania has notified to the Commission the isolation of an H5 avian influenza virus collected from a clinical case. The clinical picture allows the suspicion of highly pathogenic avian influenza pending the determination of the neuraminidase (N) type and of the pathogenicity index.(3) In view of the animal health risk of disease introduction into the Community, it is therefore appropriate as an immediate measure to suspend imports of live poultry, ratites, farmed and wild feathered game birds, live birds other than poultry and hatching eggs of these species from Romania.(4) As Romania is authorised for imports of game trophies, eggs for human consumption and untreated feathers, imports into the Community of these products should be suspended as well because of the animal health risk involved.(5) Furthermore the importation into the Community from Romania should be suspended for fresh meat of poultry, ratites and wild and farmed feathered game and importation of meat preparations and meat products consisting of or containing meat of those species.(6) Certain products derived from poultry slaughtered before 1 August 2005 should also continue to be authorised, taking into account the incubation period of the disease.(7) Commission Decision 2005/432/EC of 3 June 2005 laying down the animal and public health conditions and model certificates for imports of meat products for human consumption from third countries and repealing Decisions 97/41/EC, 97/221/EC and 97/222/EC (3) lays down the list of third countries from which Member States may authorise the importation of meat products and establishes treatment regimes considered effective in inactivating the respective pathogens. In order to prevent the risk of disease transmission via such products, appropiate treatment must be applied depending on the health status of the country of origin and the species the product is obtained from. It appears therefore appropriate, that imports of poultry meat products originating in Romania and treated to a temperature of at least 70 °C throughout the product should continue to be authorised.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. 1.   Member States shall suspend the importation from the territory of Romania of:— live poultry, ratites, farmed and wild feathered game, live birds other than poultry as defined in Article 1, third indent, of Decision 2000/666/EC, including birds accompanying their owners (pet birds), and hatching eggs of these species,— fresh meat of poultry, ratites, farmed and wild feathered game,— meat preparations and meat products consisting of or containing meat of those species,— raw pet food and unprocessed feed material containing any parts of those species,— eggs for human consumption,— non-treated game trophies from any birds, and— unprocessed feathers and parts of feathers.2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States shall authorise the importation of the products covered by paragraph 1 first to fourth indent, which have been obtained from birds slaughtered before 1 August 2005.3.   In the veterinary certificates/commercial documents accompanying consignments of the products referred to in paragraph 2 the following words as appropriate to the species shall be included:‘Fresh poultry meat/fresh ratite meat/fresh meat of wild feathered game/fresh meat of farmed feathered game/meat product consisting of, or containing meat of poultry, ratites, farmed or wild feathered game meat/meat preparation consisting of, or containing meat of poultry, ratites, farmed or wild feathered game meat/raw pet food and unprocessed feed material containing any parts of poultry, ratites, farmed or wild feathered game (4) obtained from birds slaughtered before 1 August 2005 and in accordance with Article 1(2) of Commission Decision 2005/710/EC.4.   By derogation from paragraph 1, Member States shall authorise the importation of meat products consisting of or containing meat of poultry, ratites, farmed and wild feathered game under the condition that the meat of these species has undergone at least one of the specific treatments referred to under points B, C or D in Part IV of Annex II to Commission Decision 2005/432/EC. Member States shall ensure that for the importation of processed feathers or parts of feathers, a commercial document stating that the processed feathers or parts thereof have been treated with a steam current or by some other method ensuring that no pathogens are transmitted accompany the consignment.However, that commercial document shall not be required for processed decorative feathers, processed feathers carried by travellers for their private use or consignments of processed feathers sent to private individuals for non-industrial purpose. Member States shall amend the measures they apply to imports so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision and they shall give immediate appropriate publicity to the measures adopted. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision shall apply until 30 April 2006. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 October 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56. Directive as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.(2)  OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1; corrected version in OJ L 191, 28.5.2004, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 151, 14.6.2005, p. 3.(4)  Delete as appropriate.’
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;Romania;poultry;chicken;cock;duck;goose;hen;ostrich;table poultry,22
2870,"Council Regulation (EC) No 591/2001 of 19 March 2001 renewing for 2001 the measures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain processed agricultural products, with respect to products originating in Norway (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1416/95(1) opened tariff quotas for 1995 in favour of Norway in accordance with the conditions set out in Annex II thereto.(2) Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 was renewed for 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000 by Regulations (EC) No 102/96(2), (EC) No 306/97(3), (EC) No 560/98(4), (EC) No 2847/98(5) and (EC) No 215/2000(6) respectively.(3) It was not possible to conclude additional Protocols before 1 January 2001. In these circumstances and pursuant to Articles 76, 102 and 128 of the 1994 Act of Accession, the Community should adopt the measures required to remedy the situation. Therefore, it is necessary to renew the measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 for 2001.(4) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation should be adopted in accordance with Article 2 of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(7).(5) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(8) consolidated the arrangements for managing the tariff quotas to be used in chronological order of the dates of acceptance of the declarations for release for free circulation,. 1. The measures provided for in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 shall be renewed to cover 2001.Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 shall be replaced by the Annex to this Regulation.2. If Norway discontinues the application of the reciprocal measures in favour of the Community, the Commission may, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 2(2) of this Regulation, suspend application of the measures provided for in paragraph 1. 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee referred to in Article 15 of Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93(9) (hereinafter referred to as ""the Committee"").2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. The Community tariff quotas referred to in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 shall be administered in accordance with Articles 308a to 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 January 2001.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 March 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. Lindh(1) OJ L 141, 24.6.1995, p. 1.(2) OJ L 19, 25.1.1996, p. 1.(3) OJ L 51, 21.2.1997, p. 8.(4) OJ L 76, 13.3.1998, p. 1.(5) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 14.(6) OJ L 24, 29.1.2000, p. 9.(7) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(8) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1602/2000 (OJ L 188, 26.7.2000, p. 1).(9) OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2491/98 (OJ L 309, 19.11.1998, p. 28).ANNEX""ANNEX IIPREFERENTIAL TARIFF QUOTAS OPENED FOR 2001NORWAY>TABLE>""
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18923,"Directive 1999/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 1999 concerning the enforcement of provisions in respect of seafarers' hours of work on board ships calling at Community ports. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 80(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(2),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(3),Whereas:(1) Community action in the field of social policy aims, inter alia, at improving the health and safety of workers in their working environment;(2) Community action in the field of maritime transport aims, inter alia, at improving shipboard living and working conditions of seafarers, safety at sea and the prevention of pollution caused by maritime accidents;(3) During its eighty-fourth session of 8 to 22 October 1996 the International Labour Organisation Conference (ILO) adopted ILO Convention No 180 concerning Seafarers' Hours of Work and the Manning of Ships, 1996 (hereinafter ""ILO Convention No 180"" and the Protocol to the Merchant Shipping (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1976 (hereinafter ""the Protocol to ILO Convention No 147"");(4) Council Directive 99/63/EC of 21 June 1999 concerning the Agreement on the organisation of working time of seafarers concluded by the European Community Shipowners' Association (ECSA) and the Federation of Transport Workers' Unions in the European Union (FST)(4) adopted under Article 139(2) of the Treaty, aims to put into effect the said Agreement concluded on 30 September 1998 (hereinafter the ""Agreement""); the content of the Agreement reflects certain provisions of ILO Convention No 180; the Agreement applies to seafarers on board every seagoing ship, whether publicly or privately owned, which is registered in the territory of any Member State and is ordinarily engaged in commercial maritime operations;(5) The purpose of this Directive is to apply the provisions of Directive 1999/63/EC which reflect the provisions of ILO Convention No 180, to any ship calling at a Community port, irrespective of the flag it flies in order to identify and remedy any situation which is manifestly hazardous for the safety or health of seafarers; however, Directive 1999/63/EC includes requirements which are not to be found in ILO Convention No 180 and which should not therefore be enforced on board ships not flying the flag of a Member State;(6) Directive 1999/63/EC applies to seafarers on board every seagoing ship registered in the territory of a Member State; Member States should monitor compliance with all the provisions of the said Directive by ships registered in their territory;(7) In order to protect safety and to avoid distortions of competition, Member States should be allowed to verify compliance with the relevant provisions of Directive 1999/63/EC by all sea-going vessels calling at their ports, irrespective of the State in which they are registered;(8) In particular, ships flying the flag of a State which is not a party to ILO Convention No 180 or the Protocol to ILO Convention No 147 should not receive more favourable treatment than those flying the flag of a State which is a party to either the Convention or Protocol or to both of them;(9) For the control of the effective enforcement of Directive 1999/63/EC, it is necessary that Member States carry out inspections on board ships, notably after having received a complaint by the master, a crew member, or any person or organisation with a legitimate interest in the safe operation of the ship, shipboard living and working conditions or the prevention of pollution;(10) For the purposes of this Directive Member States, on their own initiative, may designate, as appropriate, Port State Control inspectors to carry out inspections on board vessels calling at Community ports;(11) Evidence that a ship does not comply with the requirements of Directive 1999/63/EC may be obtained after verification of the shipboard working arrangements and seafarers' records of hours of work or hours of rest, or when the inspector has a reasonable belief that seafarers are excessively fatigued;(12) In order to rectify any conditions on board a ship which are clearly hazardous to safety or health, the competent authority of the Member State in whose port the ship has called may impose a prohibition on leaving the port until the deficiencies found have been rectified or the crew is sufficiently rested;(13) Since Directive 1999/63/EC reflects the provisions of ILO Convention No 180, verification of compliance with the provisions of that Directive by ships registered in the territory of a third State can take place only when this Convention has entered into force,. Purpose and scope1. The purpose of this Directive is to provide a mechanism for the verification and enforcement of compliance by ships calling at ports of Member States with Directive 1999/63/EC in order to improve maritime safety, working conditions and the health and safety of seafarers on board ships.2. Member States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that ships which are not registered in their territory or not flying their flag comply with clauses 1 to 12 of the Agreement annexed to Directive 1999/63/EC. DefinitionsFor the purposes of this Directive,(a) ""ship"" means any seagoing vessel, whether publicly or privately owned, which is ordinarily engaged in commercial maritime operations. Fishing vessels are not included in this definition,(b) ""competent authority"" means the authorities designated by the Member States to perform functions under this Directive,(c) ""inspector"" means a public-sector employee or other person, duly authorised by the competent authority of a Member State to inspect the working conditions on board, and responsible to that competent authority,(d) ""complaint"" means any information or report submitted by a member of the crew, a professional body, an association, a trade union or, generally, any person with an interest in the safety of the ship, including an interest in safety or health hazards to its crew. Preparation of reportsWithout prejudice to Article 1 (2), if a Member State in whose port a ship calls voluntarily in the normal course of its business or for operational reasons receives a complaint which it does not consider manifestly unfounded or obtains evidence that the ship does not conform to the standards referred to in Directive 1999/63/EC, it shall prepare a report addressed to the government of the country in which the ship is registered and, when an inspection carried out pursuant to Article 4 provides relevant evidence, the Member State shall take the measures necessary to ensure that any conditions on board which are clearly hazardous to the safety or the health of the crew are rectified.The identity of the person lodging the report or the complaint must not be revealed to the master or the owner of the ship concerned. Inspection and more detailed inspection1. When carrying out an inspection, in order to obtain evidence that a ship does not conform to the requirements of Directive 1999/63/EC, the inspector shall determine whether:- a table with the shipboard working arrangements has been established in the working language or languages of the ship and in English according to the model format reproduced in Annex I, or in an alternative equivalent format, and is posted on board in an easily accessible place;- seafarers' records of hours of work or hours of rest have been established in the working language or languages of the ship and in English according to the model format reproduced in Annex II, or in an alternative equivalent format, and are kept on board and there is proof that the records have been endorsed by the competent authority of the State where the ship is registered.2. If a complaint has been received or the inspector from his own observations on board believes that the seafarers may be unduly fatigued, the inspector shall conduct a more detailed inspection, pursuant to paragraph 1, to determine whether the working hours or rest periods recorded conform to the standards laid down in Directive 1999/63/EC and that they have been duly observed, taking into account other records relating to the operation of the ship. The rectification of deficiencies1. If the inspection or the more detailed inspection reveals that the ship does not conform to the requirements of Directive 1999/63/EC, the Member State shall take the measures necessary to ensure that any conditions on board which are clearly hazardous to the safety or health of seafarers are rectified. Such measures may include a prohibition on leaving the port until deficiencies have been rectified or the seafarers have been sufficiently rested.2. If there is clear evidence that watchkeeping personnel for the first watch or subsequent relieving watches are unduly fatigued, the Member State shall ensure that the ship shall not leave port until the deficiencies found have been rectified or the seafarers in question have been sufficiently rested. Follow-up procedures1. In the event that a ship is prohibited from leaving the port pursuant to Article 5, the competent authority of the Member State shall inform the master, the owner or operator, the administration of the flag State or the State where the ship is registered or the Consul, or in his absence the nearest diplomatic representative of the State, of the results of the inspections referred to in Article 4, of any decisions taken by the inspector and of corrective actions required, if necessary.2. When carrying out an inspection under this Directive, all possible efforts should be made to avoid a ship being unduly delayed. If a ship is unduly delayed, the owner or operator shall be entitled to compensation for any loss or damage suffered. In any instance of alleged undue delay, the burden of proof shall lie with the owner or operator of the ship. Right of appeal1. The owner or the operator of the ship or his representative in the Member State shall have a right of appeal against a detention decision taken by the competent authority. An appeal shall not cause the detention to be suspended.2. Member States shall establish and maintain appropriate procedures for this purpose in accordance with their national legislation.3. The competent authority shall properly inform the master of a ship referred to in paragraph 1 of the right of appeal. Administrative cooperation1. Member States shall take the necessary steps to provide, in conditions compatible with those laid down in Article 14 of Directive 95/21/EC of 19 June 1995 concerning the enforcement, in respect of shipping using Community ports and sailing in the waters under the jurisdiction of the Member States, of international standards for ship safety, pollution prevention and shipboard living and working conditions (port State control)(5), for cooperation between their relevant authorities and the relevant competent authorities of other Member States to ensure the effective application of this Directive and shall notify the Commission of the provision made.2. Information on the measures taken pursuant to Articles 4 and 5 shall be published in accordance with procedures such as those set out in the first paragraph of Article 15 of Directive 95/21/EC. ""No more favourable"" treatment clauseWhen inspecting a ship registered in the territory of or flying the flag of a State which has not signed ILO Convention No 180 or the Protocol to ILO Convention No 147, Member States shall, once the Convention and the Protocol are in force, ensure that the treatment given to such ships and their crew is no more favourable than that given to a ship flying the flag of a State which is a party to either ILO Convention No 180 or the Protocol to ILO Convention No 147 or both of them. 0Final provisions1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 30 June 2002.2. When Member States adopt the measures referred to in paragraph 1, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.3. Member States shall immediately notify to the Commission all provisions of domestic law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. The Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof. 1Ships from non-Member StatesThis Directive shall apply to ships not registered in the territory of, or not flying the flag of, a Member State only on the date of entry into force of ILO Convention No 180 and the date of entry into force of the Protocol to ILO Convention No 147. 2Entry into forceThis Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. 3AddresseesThis Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 December 1999.The European ParliamentThe PresidentN. FONTAINEFor the CouncilThe PresidentS. HASSI(1) OJ C 43, 17.2.1999, p. 16.(2) OJ C 138, 18.5.1999, p. 33.(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 14 April 1999 (OJ C 219, 30.7.1999, p, 240), Council common position of 12 July 1999 (OJ C 249, 1.9.1999, p, 7) and Decision of the European Parliament of 4 November 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4) OJ L 167, 2.7.1999, p. 37.(5) OJ L 157, 7.7.1995, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 98/42/EC (OJ L 184, 27.6.1998, p. 40).ANNEX I>PIC FILE= ""L_2000014EN.003202.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_2000014EN.003301.EPS"">ANNEX II>PIC FILE= ""L_2000014EN.003402.EPS"">>PIC FILE= ""L_2000014EN.003501.EPS"">
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44559,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1297/2014 of 5 December 2014 amending, for the purposes of its adaptation to technical and scientific progress, Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1), and in particular Article 53(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 harmonises the criteria for the classification and the rules on labelling and packaging for hazardous substances and mixtures. It sets an obligation for suppliers to label and package substances and mixtures classified as hazardous in accordance with that Regulation before placing them on the market. It provides for rules to avoid accidental exposure and poisoning of consumers, in particular young children, to hazardous chemicals supplied to the general public.(2) Liquid consumer laundry detergents in soluble packaging for single use are placed on the market in the Member States, and the market share of this product is rising in the Union. The existing provisions for soluble packaging containing hazardous chemicals for single use do not provide sufficient protection. A uniform and more efficient approach to ensure better protection of the general public and especially young children and other vulnerable groups while maintaining free circulation of chemical products contained in soluble packaging is therefore warranted.(3) A significant number of severe incidents of poisoning and eye damage involving infants have been reported by Poison Centres in several Member States in regard to liquid consumer laundry detergents in soluble packaging for single use, with a higher accident rate compared to consumer laundry detergents in other packaging systems.(4) Although information campaigns in some Member States have shown some positive effects, it is necessary to lower the attractiveness to young children and to protect them by making this type of product less visible by using opaque outer packaging, by including an aversive agent (such as a bittering agent) in the soluble packaging to cause an immediate repulsive effect when in contact with the mouth and by rendering access to this type of product more difficult. Supplemental information should be included and highlighted on the label of the outer packaging of liquid consumer laundry detergents in soluble packaging for single use.(5) To rapidly address the severe consequences related to incidents with these products, while taking account of the necessary minimum time needed by economic operators to adapt to the new rules, an adequate transitional period should be provided.(6) Recourse to the urgency procedure under Article 54(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 is warranted.(7) Without undue delay, further studies on relevant incidents will be carried out and further measures including the widening of the scope of the rules to other consumer products contained in soluble packaging and the review of the proposed rules will be considered.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established under Article 133 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2),. Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 is amended as follows:(1) in the second subparagraph of Article 35(2), the following sentence is added:(2) Annex II is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. 1.   By way of derogation from the second paragraph of Article 3, substances subject to Article 1, classified, labelled and packaged in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and placed on the market before 1 June 2015 shall not be required to be relabelled and repackaged in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, as amended by this Regulation, until 31 December 2015.2.   By way of derogation from the second paragraph of Article 3, mixtures subject to Article 1, classified, labelled and packaged in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) or Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and placed on the market before 1 June 2015 shall not be required to be relabelled and repackaged in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, as amended by this Regulation, until 31 December 2015. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 June 2015.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 December 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJean-Claude JUNCKER(1)  OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1.(2)  Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1).(3)  Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on detergents (OJ L 104, 8.4.2004, p. 1).’(4)  Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 1999 concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations (OJ L 200, 30.7.1999, p. 1).ANNEXIn Part 3 of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 the following section 3.3 is added:‘3.3   Liquid consumer laundry detergents in soluble packaging for single useWhere a liquid consumer laundry detergent in dosages for single use is contained in a soluble packaging, the following additional provisions shall apply:3.3.1. Liquid consumer laundry detergents contained in soluble packaging for single use shall be contained in an outer packaging. The outer packaging shall fulfil the requirements of section 3.3.2 and the soluble packaging shall fulfil the requirements of section 3.3.3.3.3.2. The outer packaging shall:(i) be opaque or obscure so that it impedes the visibility of the product or individual doses;(ii) without prejudice to Article 32(3), bear the precautionary statement P102 “Keep out of reach of children” at a visible place and in a format that attracts attention;(iii) be an easily reclosable, self-standing container;(iv) without prejudice to the requirements of section 3.1, be fitted with a closure that:(a) impedes the ability of young children to open the packaging by requiring coordinated action of both hands with a strength that makes it difficult for young children to open it;(b) maintains its functionality under conditions of repeated opening and closing for the entire life span of the outer packaging.3.3.3. The soluble packaging shall:(i) contain an aversive agent in a concentration which is safe, and which elicits oral repulsive behaviour within a maximum time of 6 seconds, in case of accidental oral exposure;(ii) retain its liquid content for at least 30 seconds when the soluble packaging is placed in water at 20 °C;(iii) resist mechanical compressive strength of at least 300 N under standard test conditions.’
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270,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3388/81 of 27 November 1981 laying down special detailed rules in respect of import and export licences in the wine sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 of 5 February 1979 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3456/80 (2), and in particular Articles 16 (3) and 65 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3183/80 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2646/81 (4), laid down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance-fixing certificates for agricultural products;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2826/79 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3204/80 (6), laid down special detailed rules for the application of import and export licences in the wine sector;Whereas experience has shown that administration of the import and export licence system is somewhat cumbersome; whereas it appears possible to remedy that situation and to facilitate the issue of the said licences by relaxing certain rules;Whereas, in connection with the amendment of the rules in question and for the sake of clarity, all the special detailed implementing rules in respect of import and export licences in the wine sector should be re-drafted;Whereas Article 16 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 provides that imports into the Community of any of the products listed in Article 1 of that Regulation are conditional on the production of an import licence;Whereas, in order that a check may be kept on the volume of wine exports for which a refund is granted, a licence should be required for such exports;Whereas it is necessary, in order that the system of import licences may operate correctly, that a certain minimum amount of information should be given in the licences; whereas, for that reason, it is essential that the competent authority issuing the licences be informed by the party concerned of the country of origin or destination of the product; whereas in the light of experience gained it appears advisable to permit one and the same licence to cover the Common Customs Tariff subheadings relating to concentrated grape juice and grape must, unconcentrated grape juice and grape must and wine of fresh grapes;Whereas the period of validity of the licences must reflect the practices and delivery periods customary in international trade; whereas the period initially specified should therefore be extended by one month;Whereas the third subparagraph of Article 16 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 provides that the issue of licences is conditional on the provision of a security, which is forfeited in whole or in part if the transaction is not effected or is only partially effected; whereas in connection with the consolidation of Regulation (EEC) No 2826/79 the amounts of the various securities required should be adjusted;Whereas the purpose of the export licence is more limited than that of the import licence; whereas it is appropriate to take account of that difference in fixing the amount of the security;Whereas, in order to take account of changes in the alcoholic strength occurring during prolonged transport, particularly due to loading and unloading, it is necessary to permit a tolerance beyond the margin of error provided for in the analysis method used pursuant to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2984/78 (7);Whereas, in order to facilitate trade, the quantities initially specified for which no import licence is required should be increased and the exemption extended to export transactions subject to the licensing system;Whereas, to enable the Commission to have an overall view of trade trends, Member States should regularly communicate to it information concerning the quantities and products for which they have issued import or export licences; whereas such communications should be made each month and, as far as imports are concerned, should conform to a uniform model; whereas, however, in order to ensure proper management of the market in wine, Member States should inform the Commission immediately if the quantities for which import licence applications have been submitted seem to constitute a risk of market disturbance;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,. 1. All imports into the Community of the products listed in Article 1 (2) (a) and (b) of Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 shall be subject to production of an import licence.2. All exports from the Community of products in respect of which the exporter claims a refund shall be subject to production of an export licence. 1. Where the subheading of the Common Customs Tariff specifies the alcoholic strength of a product, a tolerance of 0;4 % by volume shall be allowed in relation to that specification for the purposes of the licence.For the purposes of the preceding subparagraph one of the following entries shall be made in Section 20 of import licences and Section 18 of export licences:'Tolerance of 0;4 % vol','Tolerance 0,4 % vol','Toleranz 0,4 % vol','Anochí 0,4 % vol','Tolérance de 0,4 % vol','Tolleranza di 0,4 % vol','Tolerantie van 0,4 % vol'.2. Section 14 of the application for an import licence and of the licence itself shall show the country of origin.Section 13 of the application for an export licence and of the licence itself shall show the country of destination.3. Section 7 of the application for an import licence and of the licence itself shall contain the following supplementary information:(a) the colour of the wine or must;(b) in the case of Riesling or Sylvaner, the type of vine.4. The applicant may include in one and the same import licence application products falling within more than one tariff subheading, by completing Sections 7 and 8 of the application in one of the following ways as appropriate:(a) - Section 7: concentrated grape juice (including grape must) whose density at 20 °C is not less than 1;24 grams per cubic centimetre, and- Section 8: ex 20.07;(b) - Section 7: unconcentrated grape juice (including grape must), and- Section 8: ex 20.07 B I;(c) - Section 7: wine of fresh grapes, and- Section 8: ex 22.05 C.The product descriptions and tariff subheadings specified in the application shall also be specified on the import licence. Licences shall be valid from their day of issue within the meaning of Article 21 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3183/80 until the end of the fourth month following that of issue. 1. The rate of the security in respect of import licences shall be as set out in the following table:1.2.3 //   //   //   // CCT heading No  // Description  // Amount of security (per net weight of volume)  //   //  //   //   //   //   // 20.07  // Fruit juices (including grape must) or vegetable juices, whether or not containing added sugar, but unfermented, and not containing spirit:  //   // A  // Of a specific gravity exeeding 1;33 at 15 °C:  //   // I  // Grape juice (including grape must)  // 2 ECU/100 kg  // B  // Of a specific gravity not exceeding 1;33 at 15 °C:  //  // I  // Grape, apple and pear juice (including grape must); mixtures of apple and pear juice:  //   // a)  // Of a value exceeding 22 ECU per 100 kg net weight:  //   // 1  // Grape juice (including grape must):  //   // aa)  // Concentrated  // 2 ECU/100 kg  // bb)  // Other  // 1 ECU/100 kg  // b)  // Of a value not exceeding 22 ECU per 100 kg net weight:  //  // 1  // Grape juice (including grape must):  //   // aa)  // Concentrated  // 2 ECU/100 kg  // bb)  // Other  // 1 ECU/100 kg  // 22.04  // Grape must, in fermentation or with fermentation arrested otherwise than by the addition of alcohol  // 1 ECU/hl  // 22.05  // Wine of fresh grapes; grape must with fermentation arrested by the addition of alcohol (mistel enclosed)  //   // A  // Sparkling wine  // 2 ECU/hl  // B  // Wine in bottles with 'mushroom' stoppers held in place by ties or fastenings and wine otherwise put up with an excess pressure of not less than one atmosphere but less than three atmospheres, measured at a temperature of 20 °C  // 2 ECU/hl  // C  // Other:  //   // I  // Of an actual alcoholic strength not exceeding 13 % vol  // 1 ECU/hl  // II  // Of an actual alcoholic strength exceeding 13 % vol but not exceeding 15 % vol, excluding liqueur wine  // 1 ECU/hl  // III  // Of an actual alcoholic strength exceeding 15 % vol but not exceeding 18 % vol, excluding wine fortified for distillation and liqueur wine  // 1 ECU/hl  // IV  // Of an actual alcoholic strength exceeding 18 % vol but not exceeding 22 % vol, excluding wine fortified for distillation and liqueur wine  // 1 ECU/hl  // V  // Of an actual alcoholic strength exceeding 22 % vol, excluding wine fortified for distillation and liqueur wine  // 1 ECU/hl  // Additional Note 4 (b) to Chapter 22  // Wine fortified for distillation  // 1 ECU/hl  // Additional Note 4 (c) to Chapter 22  // Liqueur wine  // 2 ECU/hl  //   //   //2. The rate of the security in respect of export licences shall be 1 ECU per hectolitre. By way of derogation from the third indent of Article 5 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3183/80, no licence shall be required or produced for import or export transactions relating to a quantity not exceeding 30 hectolitres or, as appropriate, 3 000 kilograms. Before the 15th day of each month Member States shall communicate to the Commission, in accordance with the Annex, the quantities of products in respect of which import licences were issued during the previous calendar month. However, if the quantities in respect of which applications for import licences have been made in a Member State appear to constitute a risk of disturbance for the market, that Member State shall immediately inform the Commission accordingly and shall communicate the quantities concerned, broken down by type of product. Before the 15th day of each month the Member States shall communicate to the Commission the quantities of products in respect of which export licences were issued during the previous calendar month, for each of the countries of destination concerned. Regulation (EEC) No 2826/79 is hereby repealed. All references in Community instruments to Regulation (EEC) No 2826/79 or Articles thereof shall be construed as references to this Regulation or to the corresponding Articles of this Regulation. 0Upon application by those concerned, securities relating to import licences or export licences applied for before 1 January 1982 shall be released in respect of unused quantities. 1This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 January 1982.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 November 1981.For the CommissionPoul DALSAGERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 54, 5. 3. 1979, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 360, 31. 12. 1980, p. 18.(3) OJ No L 338, 13. 12. 1980, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 259, 12. 9. 1981, p. 10.(5) OJ No L 320, 15. 12. 1979, p. 43.(6) OJ No L 333, 11. 12. 1980, p. 20.(7) OJ No L 360, 22. 12. 1978, p. 1.ANNEXMEMBER STATE: ............................................................. ...............APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 6 OF REGULATION (EEC) No 3388/81Quantities of products for which import licences have been issuedFrom .......................................................... to ..........................................................1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13 //   //   //   //   //   //  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   // Code  // Country of origin  // (1)  // (2)  // (3)  // (4)  // (5)  // (6)  // (7)  // (8)  // (9)  // (10)  // Total (hl)  //   //   //   //  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   // 036  // Switzerland  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //  //   //   // 038  // Austria  //   //   //   //   //   //  //   //   //   //   //   // 040  // Portugal  //   //   //  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   // 042  // Spain  //  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   // 046  // Malta  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //  //   // 048  // Yugoslavia  //   //   //   //   //   //   //  //   //   //   //   // 052  // Turkey  //   //   //   //   //  //   //   //   //   //   //   // 056  // USSR  //   //   //  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   // 064  // Hungary  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   // 066  // Romania  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //  //   // 068  // Bulgaria  //   //   //   //   //   //   //  //   //   //   //   // 204  // Morocco  //   //   //   //  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   // 208  // Algeria  //  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   // 212  // Tunisia  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //  //   // 390  // South Africa  //   //   //   //   //   //  //   //   //   //   //   // 400  // United States of America  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   // 512  // Chile  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //  //   // 528  // Argentina  //   //   //   //   //   //   //  //   //   //   //   // 600  // Cyprus  //   //   //   //   //  //   //   //   //   //   //   // 624  // Israel  //   //   //  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   // 800  // Australia  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //  // Other countries  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //  //   //   //   //   //   // All non-member countries (hl)  //  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //  //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //   //The figures in this table refer to the following products:Col. 1: Sparkling wines.Col. 2: Red and rosé wines.Col. 3: White wines other than those referred to under 4.Col. 4: White wines presented for importation as 'Riesling' or 'Sylvaner'.Col. 5: Liqueur wines.Col. 6: Wines fortified for distillation.Col. 7: White grape juice (including grape must).Col. 8: Grape juice (including grape must) other than white.Col. 9: Concentrated grape juice (including concentrated grape must).Col. 10: Other products to be specified in a note.
",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;wine,22
23360,"Council Regulation (EC) No 303/2002 of 18 February 2002 concerning the importation into the Community of rough diamonds from Sierra Leone. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 301 thereof,Having regard to Common Position 2002/22/CFSP of 11 January 2002 concerning a prohibition on imports of rough diamonds from Sierra Leone(1),Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) In its Resolution 1385(2001) of 19 December 2001, the United Nations Security Council, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, decided to extend the prohibition, laid down in its Resolution 1306(2000) of 5 July 2000 of all imports of rough diamonds originating in, or coming from, Sierra Leone, unless they are covered by the system of certificates of origin approved by the competent authorities of the United Nations.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 1745/2000 of 3 August 2000 on the importation into the Community of rough diamonds from Sierra Leone(2) expired on 5 January 2002 and therefore the prohibition contained in this Regulation should be extended.(3) These measures fall under the scope of the Treaty. Therefore, notably with a view to avoiding distortion of competition, Community legislation is necessary to implement the relevant decisions of the Security Council as far as the territory of the Community is concerned, such territory being deemed to encompass, for the purposes of this Regulation, the territories of the Member States to which the Treaty is applicable, under the conditions laid down in that Treaty.(4) The Security Council has also called upon the United Nations Member States and international and regional organisations to apply these measures notwithstanding the existence of any rights or obligations conferred or imposed by any international agreement signed, any contract entered into or any licence or permit granted before the adoption of the aforementioned Resolution.(5) Breaches of this Regulation should be penalised and Member States should impose appropriate penalties to that effect.(6) To facilitate matters, the Commission should be empowered to supplement and/or amend the Annexes to this Regulation on the basis of pertinent notifications from the Committee set up by Security Council Resolution 1132(1997).(7) There is a need for the Member States and the Commission to inform each other of the measures taken under this Regulation and any other relevant information at their disposal in connection with this Regulation,. The importation into the Community, be it directly or indirectly, of rough diamonds as defined in Annex I originating in, or coming from, Sierra Leone into the territory of the Community shall be prohibited. Rough diamonds controlled by the government of Sierra Leone through the Certificate of Origin regime consistent with paragraph 5 of UNSCR 1306(2000) shall be exempt from the measure referred to in Article 1. The detailed rules for this exemption are set out in Annex II. The Commission is hereby empowered to amend Annex I, in order to bring it in line with changes that may be made to the Combined Nomenclature, and to supplement and/or amend Annex II on the basis of the information and notifications supplied by the competent authorities of the United Nations, in particular the Sanctions Committee created by Resolution 1132(1997). Any additions or amendments shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall apply notwithstanding any rights conferred, or obligations imposed, by any international agreement or any contract entered into or any licence or permit granted before its entry into force. Each Member State shall determine the penalties to be imposed where this Regulation is infringed. Such penalties shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. The Commission and the Member States shall inform each other of the measures taken under this Regulation and supply each other with other relevant information at their disposal in connection with this Regulation, such as breach and other enforcement problems or judgments handed down by national courts. This Regulation shall apply:- within the territory of the Community, including its air space,- on board any aircraft or any vessel under the jurisdiction of a Member State,- to any national of a Member State, wherever he or she may be,- to any body which is incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 5 January 2002.It shall expire on 5 December 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 February 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. PiquĂŠ i Camps(1) OJ L 10, 12.1.2002, p. 81.(2) OJ L 200, 8.8.2000, p. 21.ANNEX IRough diamonds referred to in Article 1>TABLE>ANNEX IIDetailed rules for the importation of rough diamonds that are accompanied by a certificate of origin delivered under the regime that was approved by the competent authorities of the United Nations.
",import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;precious stones;diamond;gem;jewel;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;international agreement;global agreement;intergovernmental agreement;international treaty;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;Sierra Leone;Republic of Sierra Leone,22
17052,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1997/97 of 14 October 1997 amending Regulation (EC) No 1854/96 establishing a list of reference methods to be applied for the analysis and quality evaluation of milk and milk products under the common market organization. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1587/96 (2), and in particular Articles 6 (6), 7 (5), 8 (4), 9 (3), 10 (3), 11 (3), 12 (3), 13 (3), 16 (1) and (4), and 17 (14) thereof,Whereas Article 2 (1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2721/95 of 24 November 1995 on the establishment of rules for the application of reference and routine methods for the analysis and quality evaluation of milk and milk products under the common market organization (3) specifies that before 1 April each year a list of reference methods applicable for the analyses mentioned in Article 1 of that Regulation has to be established; whereas a first list was adopted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1854/96 (4); whereas that list was updated with effect from 1 April 1997 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 658/97 (5) which replaced the annex to Regulation (EC) No 1854/96; whereas it has come to light that this annex contains certain errors which should be corrected; whereas references to certain regulations and products were omitted and should now be added; and the details of certain reference methods should be clarified; whereas in view of the number and nature of the corrections and additions it is preferable for reasons of clarity and of legal certainty to replace the entire annex;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. The annex to Regulation (EC) No 1854/96 is replaced by the Annex to the present regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 October 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13.(2) OJ L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 21.(3) OJ L 283, 25. 11. 1995, p. 7.(4) OJ L 246, 27. 9. 1996, p. 5.(5) OJ L 100, 17. 4. 1997, p. 14.ANNEXLIST OF REFERENCE METHODS PURSUANT TO REGULATION (EC) No 2721/95Index:Min. = minimum, Max. = maximum, Annex = Annex to quoted Regulation, SnF = solids not fat, FFA = free fatty acids, PV = peroxide value, A = appearance, F = flavour, C = consistency, TBC = total bacterial count, Therm = thermophilic bacterial count, MS = Member State, IDF = International Dairy Federation, ISO = International Standards Organization, IUPAC = International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, ADPI = American Dairy Products Institute, SCM= sweetened condensed milk, EMC = evaporated milk or cream, MSNF = milk solids non fat, WC = whey cheese.Part A>TABLE>Part BThe reference methods listed under Part B are applicable to analyses of products covered by any of the regulations indicated in the first column>TABLE>Notes to List of European Union Reference MethodsNote 1: Milk fat isolation as described in IDF Standard 6B:1989 (protection from light)Note 2: No reference method has been establishedNote 3: Sample preparation to be carried out according to IDF Standard 122C:1996 or according to IDF Standard 73A:1985Note 4: Incubation for 48 hours at a temperature of 55 °C, precautions against drying-out of the growth medium to be takenNote 5: % Solids non fat = % Total solids - % fatNote 6: The butter must correspond to the national quality class of the Member State of production referred to in Annex II of Commission Regulation (EC) No 454/95Note 7: Commission Directive 84/4/EEC (OJ L 15, 18. 1. 1984, p. 28)Note 8: Commission Regulation (EC) No 1758/94 (OJ L 183, 19. 7. 1994, p. 14)Note 9: Commission Directive 78/633/EEC (OJ L 206, 29. 7. 1978, p. 43)
",food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;milk;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;milk product;dairy produce;product quality;quality criterion,22
2389,"83/347/EEC: Commission Decision of 5 July 1983 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Aerovironment - Acoustic Radar System, consisting of: Transceiver Display Unit, model 300C; Antenna, model 302; Acoustic Enclosure, model 301' may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 21 December 1982, the Federal Republic of Germany requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Aerovironment - Acoustic Radar System, consisting of: Transceiver Display Unit, model 300C; Antenna, model 302; Acoustic Enclosure, model 301', ordered on 18 January 1979 and intended to be used for studying the influence of inversion height on vertical profiles of wind, and in particular for recording the inversion height at ground level, should be considered to be a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 22 June 1983, within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements, to examine the matter;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is an acoustic radar system; whereas its objective technical characteristics, such as the transmission and reception field, and the use to which it is put make it specially suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for scientific activities; whereas it must therefore be considered to be a scientific apparatus;Whereas, on the basis of information received from Member States, apparatus of equivalent scientific value, capable of use for the same purpose, is not currently manufactured in the Community; whereas, therefore, duty-free admission of this apparatus is justified,. The apparatus described as 'Aerovironment - Acoustic Radar System, consisting of : Transceiver Display Unit, model 300C; Antenna, model 302; Acoustic Enclosure, model 301', which is the subject of an application by the Federal Republic of Germany of 21 December 1982, may be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 July 1983.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 74, 18. 3. 1982, p. 4.(3) OJ No L 318, 13. 12. 1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;recording equipment;tape recorder;video camera;video recorder;acoustics;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
36443,"2009/307/EC: Council Decision of 30 March 2009 amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditors of the Deutsche Bundesbank. ,Having regard to the Protocol on the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular to Article 27(1) thereof,Having regard to Recommendation ECB/2009/3 of the European Central Bank of 16 February 2009 to the Council of the European Union on the external auditors of the Deutsche Bundesbank (1),Whereas:(1) The accounts of the European Central Bank (ECB) and of the national central banks of the Eurosystem are to be audited by independent external auditors recommended by the Governing Council of the ECB and approved by the Council of the European Union.(2) The mandate of the current external auditors of the Deutsche Bundesbank will end after the audit for the financial year 2008. It is therefore necessary to appoint an external auditor from the financial year 2009.(3) The Deutsche Bundesbank has selected Ernst & Young AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft Steuerberatungsgesellschaft as its external auditor for the financial years 2009 to 2014.(4) The Governing Council of the ECB recommended that Ernst & Young AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft Steuerberatungsgesellschaft should be appointed as the external auditor of the Deutsche Bundesbank for the financial years 2009 to 2014.(5) It is appropriate to follow the recommendation of the Governing Council of the ECB and amend Decision 1999/70/EC (2) accordingly,. Article 1(2) of Decision 1999/70/EC shall be replaced by the following:‘2.   Ernst & Young AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft Steuerberatungsgesellschaft is hereby approved as the external auditor of the Deutsche Bundesbank for the financial years 2009 to 2014.’. This Decision shall be notified to the ECB. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 30 March 2009.For the CouncilThe PresidentP. BENDL(1)  OJ C 43, 21.2.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 22, 29.1.1999, p. 69.
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;self-employed person;adviser;consultant;expert;free-lance;independent;self-employed worker;European Commissioner;CEC Commissioner;member of the Commission;central bank;bank of issue;federal bank;national bank;accountant;auditor;chartered accountant,22
13675,"95/210/EC: Commission Decision of 7 June 1995 approving the programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease in certain parts of Germany. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting  intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine  (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of  Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas an eradication programme was commenced in certain parts of Germany for Aujeszky's disease  in 1989;Whereas by letter dated 30 December 1994, Germany has submitted information on its eradication  programme for Aujeszky's disease;Whereas in accordance with Article 9 (2) of Directive 64/432/EEC the Commission has examined the  programme; whereas it meets the criteria laid down in Article 9 (1) of the said Directive and can  therefore be approved;Whereas the programme should allow Aujeszky's disease to be eradicated from those regions listed in  the Annex in the future;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the  Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease from the  regions of Germany listed in the Annex is hereby approved for a period of three years. Germany shall bring into force by 15 June 1995 the laws, regulations and administrative  provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. This Decision shall enter into force on 15 June 1995. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 June 1995.For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the CommissionANNEXAll Regions of Germany except the Laender of Sachsen, Thueringen and Brandenburg.
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;veterinary inspection;veterinary control;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;livestock;flock;herd;live animals;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,22
12570,"94/872/EC: Commission Decision of 21 December 1994 approving the programme for the eradication and surveillance of brucella melitensis for 1995 presented by Greece and fixing the level of the Community' s financial contribution (Only the Greek text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 24 thereof,Whereas Council Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of brucella melitensis;Whereas by letter dated 15 July 1994, Greece has submitted a programme for the eradication of brucella melitensis;Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC on laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring  of certain animal diseases (3), as last amended by Council Directive 92/65/EEC (4);Whereas this programme appears on the priority list of programmes for the eradication and surveillance of animal diseases which can benefit from financial participation from the Community in 1995 and which was established by Commission Decision  94/769/EC (5);Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 50 % of the costs incurred by Greece up to a  maximum of ECU 1 300 000;Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication of Brucella melitensis presented by Greece is hereby approved for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1995. Greece shall bring into force by 1 January 1995 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. 1. Financial participation by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs incurred in Greece by way of compensation to owners for the slaughter of animals up to a maximum of ECU 1 300 000.2. The financial contribution of the Community shall be granted subject to:- forwarding a report to the Commission every three months on the progress of the programme and the costs incurred,- forwarding a final report to the Commission of the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred by 1 June 1996 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54.(5) OJ No L 305, 30. 11. 1994, p. 38.
",Greece;Hellenic Republic;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;brucellosis;goat;billy-goat;caprine species;kid;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
39818,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 393/2011 of 19 April 2011 fixing the allocation coefficient for the issuing of import licences applied for from 1 to 7 April 2011 for sugar products under certain tariff quotas and suspending submission of applications for such licences. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 891/2009 of 25 September 2009 opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas in the sugar sector (3), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Quantities covered by applications for import licences submitted to the competent authorities from 1 to 7 April 2011 in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 891/2009, exceed the quantity available under order number 09.4380.(2) In these circumstances, an allocation coefficient for licences to be issued regarding order number 09.4380 should be fixed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006. Submission of further applications for licences for that order number should be suspended until the end of the marketing year, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 891/2009,. 1.   The quantities for which import licence applications have been lodged under Regulation (EC) No 891/2009 from 1 to 7 April 2011 shall be multiplied by the allocation coefficients set out in the Annex to this Regulation.2.   Submission of further applications for licences, which correspond to the order numbers indicated in the Annex, shall be suspended until the end of the marketing year 2010/11. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 April 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.(3)  OJ L 254, 26.9.2009, p. 82.ANNEXCXL Concessions Sugar2010/2011 marketing yearApplications lodged from 1.4.2011 to 7.4.2011Order No Country Allocation coefficient Further applications09.4317 Australia — Suspended09.4318 Brazil — Suspended09.4319 Cuba —09.4320 Any third countries — Suspended09.4321 India — Suspended— Not applicable: no licence application has been sent to the Commission.Balkans Sugar2010/2011 marketing yearApplications lodged from 1.4.2011 to 7.4.2011Order No Country Allocation coefficient Further applications09.4324 Albania —09.4325 Bosnia and Herzegovina (1)09.4326 Serbia (1)09.4327 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia —09.4328 Croatia (1)— Not applicable: no licence application has been sent to the Commission.Exceptional import sugar and industrial import sugar2010/2011 marketing yearApplications lodged from 1.4.2011 to 7.4.2011Order No Type Allocation coefficient Further applications09.4380 Exceptional 1,8053 Suspended09.4390 Industrial (2)— Not applicable: no licence application has been sent to the Commission.(1)  Not applicable: the applications do not exceed the quantities available and are fully granted.(2)  Not applicable: the applications do not exceed the quantities available and are fully granted.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;third country;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;sugar;fructose;fruit sugar,22
165,"79/642/EEC: Council Decision of 16 July 1979 establishing a second joint programme to encourage the exchange of young workers within the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas the Community is called upon to take concrete measures to help young workers;Whereas it is the responsibility of the Member States, under Article 50 of the Treaty, to encourage, within the framework of a joint programme, the exchange of young workers;Whereas it is important to offer young workers greater opportunities to broaden their vocational training and their cultural, linguistic and human knowledge in a Member State other than that in which they reside;Whereas the exchange of young workers should be developed alongside measures taken to promote youth employment, while at the same time retaining its individual character by its objectives and the nature of the operations;Whereas the experience gained in the implementation of the first joint programme to encourage the exchange of young workers within the Community (4), which was adopted on 8 May 1964 by the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Economic Community meeting within the Council, indicates the need to increase the number of exchanges and to improve the procedures for implementing them;Whereas provision should be made, on an experimental basis and in addition to training periods of long duration of a predominantly vocational nature, for study training periods of short duration which offer young workers the opportunity of establishing close contact with the working and living environment of the host country;Whereas the Community institutions must make a substantial contribution to the implementation of the second joint programme;Whereas the assistance of bodies or groups operating at European level which by virtue of their structure, type of activities and operational capacities may make an effective contribution to implementing the programme, should be ensured;Whereas the establishment of a second joint programme to encourage the exchange of young workers within the Community appears necessary to attain one of the objectives of the Community ; whereas the Treaty has not provided the necessary specific powers for this purpose,  (1)OJ No C 81, 28.3.1979, p. 16. (2)OJ No C 127, 21.5.1979, p. 19. (3)Opinion delivered on 27 and 28 June 1979 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (4)OJ No 78, 22.5.1964, p. 1226/64.. 1. For the purposes of this Decision ""exchanges of young workers"" means operations involving the organization of training periods for young workers, under the conditions laid down in Article 2, in a Member State other than the Member State in which they reside, aimed at:    - developing their vocational qualifications and enriching their practical experience,- promoting their awareness of the problems of the working world,- bringing them into contact with the working environment of the host country,- improving their knowledge of living conditions and social relations in the host country, and- promoting adequate information on the Community's objectives and how it functions.2. The training periods referred to in paragraph 1 may be of long or short duration. 1. Young workers who are nationals of a Member State shall be eligible for exchanges if they    - are between 18 and 28 years of age,- have received basic vocational training or have practical working experience, and- have begun their working life before the age of 20.2. Following the consultations laid down in Article 9, the Commission may, as an exception, make eligible for exchanges young workers who do not fulfil the conditions set out in paragraph 1 but for whom exchanges are of particular interest. 1. Without prejudice to the powers of the employment services of the Member States, the implementation of exchanges shall be entrusted to bodies or groups operating at European level which have been approved, after obtaining the opinion of the Member States, by the Commission on the basis of their ability to carry out exchanges effectively.2. Relations between the Commission and each of the bodies or groups will be governed by an agreement which the Commission shall notify to the Member States.Each agreement shall define the conditions for implementing the exchanges, the obligations of the body or group involved and the financial responsibilities. Training periods of long duration shall be construed as meaning training periods of a predominantly vocational nature lasting between four and 16 months with an employer in the host country. These training periods shall be designed in particular to enable young workers to develop their vocational qualifications by familiarizing themselves with life in an undertaking. Young workers participating in training periods of long duration shall benefit, within the framework of existing legislation, from a system as favourable as that introduced under the Treaty to bring about freedom of movement for workers who are nationals of Member States. Training periods of short duration shall be construed as meaning study training periods designed in particular to enable young workers to establish close contact with the working and living environment of the host country. These training periods shall, in principle, last for between three weeks and three months. 1. Within the framework of existing legislation, the Member States shall lend their support to the implementation of exchanges, particularly as regards social protection.2. The Member States shall designate the competent authority or authorities and, where appropriate, the coordination service which the bodies or groups referred to in Article 3 should contact to examine exchange projects and to obtain help in organizing and implementing the training periods.The Commission shall request the opinion of the Member States concerned before approving the exchange projects. To facilitate the development of these exchanges, the Commission may, in so far as appropriations entered in the Communities' budget allow, grant aid comprising:    - a contribution, not exceeding 75 % of the expense incurred, towards the cost of the (return) journey between the place of residence and the place of training,- a flat-rate weekly contribution per trainee.A supplementary aid per trainee and per week of language training may be granted for training periods of long duration. The Commission shall consult, in the cases for which provision is made in this Decision and on all matters of importance concerning its application, the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, of employers' and workers' organizations as well as of European organizations with specific responsibilities for and direct experience of exchanges. 0The Commission shall adopt the measures necessary to implement this Decision. 1The Commission shall submit to the Council every two years a report on the progress of the exchanges, including an overall assessment of their implementation. 2The Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, shall review this Decision not later than 30 June 1984. 3This Decision shall apply from 1 July 1979.. Done at Brussels, 16 July 1979.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. COLLEY
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14519,"Council Regulation (EC) No 2506/95 of 25 October 1995 amending Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 on Community plant variety rights. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 235  thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission  (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament  (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee  (3),Whereas Regulation (EC) No 2100/94  (4) creates a Community regime, co-existing with national  regimes, which allows for the grant of industrial property rights valid throughout the Community;Whereas the implementation and application of the said Community regime are carried out by a  Community Office with legal personality, known as the 'Community Plant Variety Office`;Whereas, considering the need to ensure coherence of the system of appeal procedures to the  Community jurisdiction in the different fields of industrial and commercial property, it is  appropriate to align the rules on actions which may be brought against decisions of the Community  Plant Variety Office or its Boards of Appeal established by Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 with those  provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 40/94 of 20 December 1993 on the Community Trade Mark   (5);Whereas, under Council Decision 88/591/ECSC, EEC, Euratom of 24 October 1988 establishing a Court  of First Instance of the European Communities  (6), that Court shall exercise at the first instance  the jurisdiction conferred on the Court of Justice by the Treaties establishing the Communities -  with particular regard to appeals lodged under the fourth subparagraph of Article 173 of the EC  Treaty - and by the acts adopted in implementation thereof, save as otherwise provided in an act  setting up a body governed by Community law; whereas the jurisdiction which Regulation (EC) No  2100/94 confers on the Court of Justice to annul or to alter decisions of the Boards of Appeal and,  in specific cases, decisions of the Office shall accordingly be exercised at the first instance by  the Court mentioned above in accordance with the abovementioned Decision,. Council Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 is hereby amended as follows:1.  Article 67 (3) is hereby amended as follows:-  in the German version, 'direkte Beschwerde` shall be replaced by 'unmittelbare Klage`, and  'eingelegt` shall be replaced by 'erhoben`,-  in the English version, 'direct appeal` shall be replaced by 'direct action`, and 'lodged` shall  be replaced by 'brought`.2.  Article 73 shall be replaced by the following:'Article 73 Actions against decisions of the Boards of Appeal 1.  Actions may be brought before the Court of Justice against decisions of the Boards of Appeal on  appeals.2.  The action may be brought on grounds of lack of competence, infringement of an essential  procedural requirement, infringement of the Treaty, of this Regulation or of any rule of law  relating to their application, or misuse of power.3.  The Court of Justice shall have jurisdiction to annul or to alter the contested decision.4.  The action shall be open to any party to appeal proceedings which has been unsuccessful, in  whole or in part, in its submissions.5.  The action shall be brought before the Court of Justice within two months of the date of  service of the decision of the Board of Appeal.6.  The Office shall be required to take the necessary measures to comply with the judgment of the  Court of Justice.` 3.  Article 74 is hereby amended as follows:-  in the German version, the title shall be replaced by 'Unmittelbare Klage` and paragraph 1 shall  be replaced by the following:'1.  Die Entscheidungen des Amtes nach Artikel 29 und Artikel 100 Absatz 2 sind mit der  unmittelbaren Klage beim Gerichtshof anfechtbar.`,-  in the English version, the title shall be replaced by 'Direct action`, and in paragraph (1), 'A  direct appeal to the Court of Justice of the European Communities may lie from` shall be replaced  by 'A direct action may be brought before the Court of Justice against`. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the  Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 27 April 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 25 October 1995.For the Council The President L. ATIENZA
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19451,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2375/1999 of 9 November 1999 prohibiting fishing for Norway lobster by vessels flying the flag of Denmark. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98(2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 48/1999 of 18 December 1998 fixing, for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, the total allowable catches for 1999 and certain conditions under which they may be fished(3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1619/1999(4), lays down quotas for Norway lobster for 1999;(2) in order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quality limits on catches of stocks subject to quotas, the Commission must fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated;(3) according to the information received by the Commission, catches of Norway lobster in the waters of ICES divisions IIa (EC zone) and IV (EC zone) by vessels flying the flag of Denmark or registered in Denmark have exhausted the quota allocated for 1999; Denmark has prohibited fishing for this stock from 25 September 1999; this date should be adopted in this Regulation also,. Catches of Norway lobster in the waters of ICES divisions IIa (EC zone) and IV (EC zone) by vessels flying the flag of Denmark or registered in Denmark are hereby deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated to Denmark for 1999.Fishing for Norway lobster in the waters of ICES divisions IIa (EC zone) and IV (EC zone) by vessels flying the flag of Denmark or registered in Denmark is hereby prohibited, as are the retention on board, transhipment and landing of this stock caught by the above vessels after the date of application of this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 25 September 1999.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 November 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5.(3) OJ L 13, 18.1.1999, p. 1.(4) OJ L 192, 24.7.1999, p. 14.
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2199,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2230/96 of 15 November 1996 amending the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 establishing an agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 of 17 December 1987 establishing an agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2123/96 (2), and in particular Article 3, last subparagraph, thereof,Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 provides for the publication of the full version of the refund nomenclature to be used from 1 January each year as it follows from the regulatory provisions on export arrangements for agricultural products (3);Whereas the amendment introduced by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1222/96 (4) shall be taken into consideration and the digit 9 incorporated into the code of the refund nomenclature after the first eight digits referring to the subheadings of the combined nomenclature;Whereas account must be taken of amendments to the combined nomenclature introduced by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1734/96 of 9 September 1996 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (5) applicable from 1 January 1997,. The Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 is hereby replaced by the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 November 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 366, 24. 12. 1987, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 284, 6. 11. 1996, p. 2.(3) Incorporated in the Annex to this Regulation are amendments resulting from the adoption of the following measures:- Commission Regulation (EC) No 823/96 of 3 May 1996 (OJ No L 111, 4. 5. 1996, p. 9),- Commission Regulation (EC) No 1222/96 of 28 June 1996 (OJ No L 161, 29. 6. 1996, p. 62),- Commission Regulation (EC) No 2088/96 of 31 October 1996 (OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1996, p. 4).(4) OJ No L 161, 29. 6. 1996, p. 62.(5) OJ No L 238, 19. 9. 1996, p. 1.ANNEXAGRICULTURAL PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE FOR EXPORT REFUNDSCONTENTSSector Page1. Cereals and wheat or rye flour, groats or meal 52. Rice and broken rice 63. Products processed from cereals 84. Cereal-based compound feedingstuffs 135. Beef and veal 146. Pigmeat 197. Poultrymeat 248. Eggs 269. Milk and milk products 2710. Fruit and vegetables 4211. Products processed from fruit and vegetables 4712. Olive oil 4913. White and raw sugar without further processing 5014. Syrups and other sugar products 5115. Wine 521. Cereals and wheat or rye flour, groats or meal>TABLE>2. Rice and broken rice>TABLE>3. Products processed from cereals>TABLE>4. Cereal-based compound feedingstuffs>TABLE>5. Beef and veal>TABLE>6. Pigmeat>TABLE>7. Poultrymeat>TABLE>8. Eggs>TABLE>9. Milk and milk products>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>(6) Deleted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 823/96 (OJ No L 111, 4. 5. 1996, p. 9).10. Fruit and vegetables>TABLE>11. Products processed from fruit and vegetables>TABLE>12. Olive oil>TABLE>13. White and raw sugar without further processing>TABLE>14. Syrups and other sugar products>TABLE>15. Wine>TABLE>(1) When the product falling within this subheading is a mixture containing added whey and/or added lactose and/or added casein and/or added caseinates, no export refund shall be granted.When completing customs formalities, the applicant shall state on the declaration provided for this purpose, whether or not whey and/or lactose and/or casein and/or caseinates have been added to the product.(2) The weight of the added non-lactic matter and/or added whey and/or added lactose and/or added casein and/or added caseinates shall not be taken into account for the purpose of calculation of the fat content by weight. When the product falling within this subheading is a mixture containing added whey and/or added lactose and/or added casein and/or added caseinates, the added whey and/or added lactose and/or added casein and/or added caseinates shall not be taken into account in the calculation of the amount of refund.When completing customs formalities, the applicant shall state, on the declaration provided for this purpose, whether or not whey and/or lactose and/or casein and/or caseinates have been added, and where this is the case:- the actual content by the weight of whey and/or lactose and/or casein and/or caseinates added per 100 kilograms of finished product, and in particular,- the lactose content of the added whey.(3) When the product contains casein and/or caseinates that were added before or at the time of processing, no refund shall be granted.When completing customs formalities, the applicant shall state, on the declaration provided for this purpose, whether or not casein and/or caseinates have been added.(4) The weight of added non-lactic matter and/or added whey and/or added lactose and/or added casein and/or added caseinates shall not be taken into account for the purpose of calculation of the fat content, by weight.The refund per 100 kilograms of product falling within this subheading shall be equal to the sum of the following components:(a) the amount per kilogram shown, multiplied by the weight of the lactic part contained in 100 kilograms of product; however, where whey and/or lactose and/or casein and/or caseinates have been added to the product, the amount per kilogram shown shall be multiplied by the weight of the lactic part excluding the weight of added whey and/or added lactose and/or added casein and/or added caseinates, contained in 100 kilograms of product;(b) a component calculated in accordance with the provisions of Article 12 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1466/95 (OJ No L 184, 29. 7. 1968, p. 10).When completing customs formalities, the applicant shall state, on the declaration provided for this purpose, whether or not whey and/or lactose and/or casein and/or caseinates have been added, and where this is the case:- the actual content by weight of whey and/or lactose and/or casein and or caseinates added per 100 kilograms of finished products, and in particular- the lactose content of the added whey.(5) The refund on 100 kilograms of product falling within this subheading is equal of the sum of the following elements:(a) the amount per 100 kilograms shown; however, where whey and/or lactose and/or casein and/or caseinates have been added to the products, the amount per 100 kilograms shown shall be:- multiplied by the weight of the lactic part other than the added whey and/or added lactose and/or added casein and/or added caseinates contained in 100 kilograms of product, and then- divided by the weight of the lactic part contained in 100 kilograms of product;(b) a component calculated in accordance with the provisions of Article 12 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1466/95.When completing customs formalities, the applicant shall state, on the declaration provided for this purpose, whether or not whey and/or lactose and/or casein and/or caseinates have been added, and where this is the case:- the actual content by weight of whey and/or lactose and/or casein and/or caseinates added per 100 kilograms of finished product, and in particular,- the lactose content of the added whey.(6) In the case of cheeses presented in containers which also contain conserving liquid, in particular brine, the refund is granted on the net weight, the weight of the liquid being deducted.(7) When completing customs formalities, the applicant shall state on the declaration provided for this purpose:- the skimmed-milk powder content, by weight,- whether or not whey and/or lactose and/or casein and/or caseinates have been added, and where this is the case:- the content by weight of the added whey and/or added lactose and/or added casein and/or caseinates, and- the lactose content of the added whey per 100 kilograms of finished product.(8) 'Special compound feedingstuffs` are compound feedingstuffs containing skimmed-milk powder and fish meal and/or more than nine grams of iron and/or more than 1,2 grams of copper in 100 kilograms of product.(9) Where the product contains non-lactic matter and/or casein and/or caseinates and/or whey and/or products derived from whey and/or lactose and/or permeate and/or products falling within CN code 3504, the part corresponding to the added non-lactic matter and/or casein and/or caseinates and/or whey and/or products derived from whey and/or lactose and/or permeate and/or products falling within CN code 3504 will not be taken into account for the purpose of calculating the refund.When completing customs formalities, the party concerned is to state, on the declaration provided for the purpose, whether or not non-lactic matter and/or casein and/or caseinates and/or whey and/or products derived from whey and/or lactose and/or permeate and/or products falling within CN code 3504 have been added and, if so, the actual content by weight of added non-lactic matter and/or casein and/or caseinates and/or whey and/or products derived from whey and/or lactose and/or permeate and/or products falling within CN code 3504 per 100 kilograms of finished product.(10) The refund on frozen condensed milk is the same as that on products falling within CN codes 0402 91 or 0402 99.(11) The refunds on frozen products in the natural state falling CN codes 0403 90 11 to 0403 90 39 are the same as those on products falling within CN codes 0403 90 51 to 0403 90 69.
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33179,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1799/2006 of 6 December 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 26/2004 on the Community fishing fleet register. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 15(3) and (4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 26/2004 of 30 December 2003 on the Community fishing fleet register (2) fixes, inter alia, the dates of fleet census, the codes for fishing gear and the codes for public aid.(2) It is necessary to fix the dates of the census for the new Member States that will accede to the European Union so they can comply with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 26/2004.(3) In order to better identify those vessels that carry out artisanal or small-scale fishing activities, it is necessary to introduce a more precise distinction among fishing gears.(4) In order to monitor the application of Article 25(3) and (4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (3) it is necessary to introduce new codes for communicating the replacement of engines with public aid.(5) Regulation (EC) No 26/2004 should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 26/2004 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 6 December 2006.For the CommissionJoe BORGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 5, 9.1.2004, p. 25.(3)  OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1.ANNEXAnnex I to Regulation (EC) No 26/2004 is amended as follows:1. Table 2 is replaced by the following:BEL, DNK, FRA, GBR, PRT 1.1.1989NLD 1.9.1989DEU, ESP 1.1.1990IRL 1.10.1990ITA 1.1.1991GRC 1.7.1991SWE, FIN 1.1.1995CYP, EST, LTU, LVA, MLT, POL, SVN 1.5.2004Member States acceding after 1 May 2004 Accession date’2. Table 3 is replaced by the following:Gear category Gear Code Static (S) or towed (T) or mobile gear (M) Pelagic (P) or demersal (D)Surrounding nets Purse seines PS M PLampara nets LA M PSeines Beach seines SB T D/PDanish seines SDN T D/PScottish seines SSC T D/PPair seines SPR T D/PTrawls Beam trawl TBB T DBottom otter trawl OTB T DBottom pair trawls PTB T DMidwater otter trawls OTM T D/PPelagic pair trawls PTM T D/POtter twin trawls OTT T D/PDredges Boat dredges DRB T DHand dredges used on board a vessel DRH T DMechanised dredges including suction dredges HMD T DLift nets Boat-operated lift nets LNB M PShore-operated stationary lift nets LNS M PGill nets and entangling nets Set (anchored) gill nets GNS S DDriftnet GND S D/PEncircling gill nets GNC S D/PTrammel nets GTR S D/PCombined trammel and gill nets GTN S D/PTraps Pots (traps) FPO S DHooks and lines Hand lines and pole lines (hand operated) LHP S D/PHand lines and pole lines (mechanised) LHM S D/PSet longlines LLS S DLonglines (drifting) LLD S PTroll lines LTL M PGear unknown (1)  NKNo gear (2)  NO3. Table 7 is replaced by the following:Aid not part-financed by the Community AEAid part-financed by the Community ACNo public aid PAAid for the replacement of engine conditional to power reduction (individual option) EIAid for the replacement of engine conditional to power reduction (group option) EG’(1)  Not valid for vessels in fleet or reported from 1 January 2003.(2)  Valid only for subsidiary fishing gear.’
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7220,"Council Directive 89/629/EEC of 4 December 1989 on the limitation of noise emission from civil subsonic jet aeroplanes. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 84 (2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal of the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas the application of noise emission standards to civil subsonic jet aeroplanes has significant consequences for the provision of air transport services, in particular where such standards impose restrictions on the type of aeroplanes that may be operated by airlines, encourage investment in the latest and quietest aeroplanes available and facilitate the better use of existing capacity, including that of airports; whereas Directive 80/51/EEC (4), as amended by Directive 83/206/EEC (5) fixes limits on the emission of such noise;Whereas the priority programme of the Council for the study of air transport questions refers to emission from aeroplanes including noise;Whereas the programme of action of the European Communities on the environment (6) shows clearly the importance of the problem of noise and, in particular, the need to take action against noise due to air traffic;Whereas aeroplane noise should be further reduced, taking into account environmental factors, technical feasibility and economic consequences;Whereas, therefore, it is appropriate to restrict the addition of civil subsonic jet aeroplanes to Member States' registers to those which comply with the standards specified in Part II, Chapter 3, Volume 1 of Annex 16 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, 2nd edition, 1988; whereas in conjunction with the creation of an area without internal frontiers, it would be reasonable to exclude from this non-addition rule aeroplanes entered in Member States' national registers on 1 November 1990; whereas, due to the freedom of movement such a rule would allow, it is essential that exemptions be limited and that those granted be closely monitored and restricted in time;Whereas common rules for this purpose should be introduced on a reasonable time-scale to ensure a harmonized approach throughout the Community supplementing existing rules; whereas this is particularly important in view of the recent impetus given to liberalization of European air traffic;Whereas the work undertaken by the Community in cooperation with other international bodies has indicated that limiting the addition to Member States' registers of aeroplanes which are unable to meet the noise certification standards specified in Chapter 3 of the abovementioned Annex 16, would in itself be of limited environmental benefit, and should therefore be considered only as a first stage, to be followed by measures to limit the operation of aeroplanes which do not comply with the standards of Chapter 3 of the said Annex 16,. 1.   The objective of this Directive is to lay down stricter rules for the limitation of noise emission from civil subsonic jet aeroplanes.2.   This Directive shall not apply to aeroplanes with a maximum take-off mass of 34 000 kg or less and a capacity of 19 or less seats. 1.   Member States shall ensure that as from 1 November 1990 civil subsonic jet aeroplanes registered after that date in their territory, may not be operated in their territory or in the territory of another Member State unless granted a noise certificate to the standards at least equal to those specified in Part II, Chapter 3, Volume 1 of Annex 16 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, 2nd edition 1988.2.   Paragraph 1 shall not apply to aeroplanes entered on Member States' national registers on 1 November 1990.3.   The territory mentioned in paragraph 1 shall not include the overseas departments referred to in Article 227 (2) of the Treaty. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the objective set out in Article 1 (1) is not circumvented by, for example, any form of leasing agreement. Member States may grant exemptions from Article 2 for:(a) aeroplanes of historic interest;(b) aeroplanes used by an operator of a Member State before 1 November 1989 under hire purchase or leasing contracts still in effect, and which in this context have been registered in a non-Member State;(c) aeroplanes leased to an operator of a non-Member State which for that reason have been temporarily removed from a Member State's register;(d) an aeroplane which replaces one which has been accidentally destroyed and which the operator is unable to replace by a comparable aeroplane available on the market with noise certification as laid down in Article 2 (1), provided that the registration of the replacement aeroplane is carried out within the year following the destruction in question;(e) aeroplanes powered by engines with a by-pass ratio of 2 or more. Member States may grant exemptions from Article 2 for an initial period of up to three years renewable for periods of up to two years, providing that such exemptions expire by 31 December 1995 for:— aeroplanes which are leased from a non-Member State on a short-term basis, provided that the operator demonstrates that this is the normal practice in his sector of the industry and that the pursuit of his operations would otherwise be adversely affected,— aeroplanes in respect of which an operator demonstrates that the pursuit of his operations would otherwise be adversely affected to an unreasonable extent. 1.   A Member State granting exemptions shall inform the competent authorities of the Member States and the Commission of the fact.2.   Member States shall recognize the exemptions granted by other Member States pursuant to Articles 4 and 5. 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before 30 September 1990.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the provisions which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 December 1989.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. DELEBARRE(1)  OJ No C 37, 14. 2. 1989, p. 6.(2)  OJ No C 158, 26. 6. 1989, p. 492.(3)  OJ No C 221, 28. 8. 1989, p. 1.(4)  OJ No L 18, 24. 1. 1980, p. 26.(5)  OJ No L 117, 4. 5. 1983, p. 15.(6)  OJ No C 328, 7. 12. 1987, p. 1.Communication from the Government of the Federal Republic of GermanyThe Council has received the following communication from the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany:When depositing its instruments of ratification of the Treaties establishing the European Communities, the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany declared that these Treaties applied equally to Land Berlin. It declared at the same time that the rights and responsibilities of France, the United Kingdom and the United States in respect of Berlin were unaffected. In view of the fact that civil aviation is one of the areas in which the said States have specifically reserved powers for themselves in Berlin, and following consultations with the Governments of these States, the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany states that Council Directive 89/629/EEC on the limitation of noise emission from civil subsonic jet aeroplanes does not cover Land Berlin.
",noise pollution;sound pollution;noise protection;fight against noise;noise abatement;civil aviation;civil aeronautics;aircraft;aerodyne;aeronautical equipment;aeroplane;civil aircraft;civilian aircraft;commercial aircraft;passenger aircraft;plane;tourist aircraft;transport aircraft;air transport;aeronautics;air service;aviation,22
37844,"2010/245/: Commission Decision of 28 April 2010 granting France a partial derogation from Decision 2006/66/EC concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the subsystem rolling stock — noise of the trans-European conventional rail system and from Decision 2006/861/EC concerning the technical specification of interoperability relating to the subsystem rolling stock — freight wagons of the trans-European conventional rail system (notified under document C(2010) 2588). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Having regard to the request submitted by France on 27 August 2009,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 9(1)(d) of Directive 2008/57/EC, on 27 August 2009 France submitted a request for partial derogation from Commission Decision 2006/66/EC (2) (TSI noise) and from Commission Decision 2006/861/EC (3) (TSI freight wagons), for wagons type NA and AFA of LOHR company.(2) The request for derogation concerns freight wagons used to transport road trucks over rail which are manufactured according to a design that existed before the entry into force of both TSIs.(3) In accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 881/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4), the European Railway Agency provided its technical opinion on the request for partial derogation on 24 November 2009.(4) The opinion indicates that the provisions of six sections of TSI freight wagons describing draw gear, lifting and jacking, equipment attachment, kinematic gauge, vehicle dynamic behaviour and parking brake (respectively in sections 4.2.2.1.2.2, 4.2.2.3.2.4, 4.2.2.3.2.5, 4.2.3.1, 4.2.3.4 and 4.2.4.1.2.8) cannot be applied to the wagons concerned due to their construction constraints implied by specialised kind of transported commodity. Regarding TSI noise, the wagons in question have to use, in combination with composite brake blocks, also louder cast iron blocks in order to achieve required braking performances. Therefore until more silent technology is in place the limits for pass-by noise (section 4.2.1.1 of the TSI) cannot be met.(5) The overall economical impact of application of the two TSIs, and more specifically of sections 4.2.3.1 and 4.2.3.4 of TSI freight wagons, to the wagons type NA and AFA of LOHR company is estimated to almost EUR 204 million. This amount together with other requirements that would need to be applied to comply with the TSIs would not only heavily compromise the economical viability of the project but also seriously delay or bring to a halt its implementation.(6) The derogation is granted for a limited period of time that should be used by France to accelerate the development of innovative solutions promoted by the harmonised specifications and compliant with the TSIs in question.(7) The provisions of this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up by Article 29 of Directive 2008/57/EC,. The partial derogation from TSI noise and TSI freight wagons requested by France on 27 August 2009 for LOHR wagons type NA and AFA in accordance with Article 9(1)(d) of Directive 2008/57/EC is granted with the following limitations:(a) with regard to provisions of section 4.2.1.1 of the TSI noise, for as long as no technical solution to achieve compliance is available;(b) with regard to provisions of sections 4.2.2.1.2.2, 4.2.2.3.2.4, 4.2.2.3.2.5 (type NA only), 4.2.3.1, 4.2.3.4, 4.2.4.1.2.8 of the TSI freight wagons, until the revised decision on TSI freight wagons enters into force.In any case, this partial derogation is no longer valid for wagons of these two types placed into service later than 1 January 2015. This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.. Done at Brussels, 28 April 2010.For the CommissionSiim KALLASVice-President(1)  OJ L 191, 18.7.2008, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 37, 8.2.2006, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 344, 8.12.2006, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 164, 30.4.2004, p. 1.
",France;French Republic;rail network;railway line;railway track;technical specification;specification;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;vehicle;transport equipment;transport facilities;noise;noise nuisance;sound emission;technical standard;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;trans-European network,22
24776,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2218/2002 of 13 December 2002 fixing the minimum selling prices for butter and the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 110th individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 509/2002(2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas:(1) The intervention agencies are, pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2571/97 of 15 December 1997 on the sale of butter at reduced prices and the granting of aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice-cream and other foodstuffs(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 635/2000(4), to sell by invitation to tender certain quantities of butter that they hold and to grant aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter. Article 18 of that Regulation stipulates that in the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed for butter and maximum aid shall be fixed for cream, butter and concentrated butter. It is further stipulated that the price or aid may vary according to the intended use of the butter, its fat content and the incorporation procedure, and that a decision may also be taken to make no award in response to the tenders submitted. The amount(s) of the processing securities must be fixed accordingly.(2) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. The minimum selling prices and the maximum aid and processing securities applying for the 110th individual invitation to tender, under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97, shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 14 December 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 December 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48.(2) OJ L 79, 22.3.2002, p. 15.(3) OJ L 350, 20.12.1997, p. 3.(4) OJ L 76, 25.3.2000, p. 9.ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 13 December 2002 fixing the minimum selling prices for butter and the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 110th individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97>TABLE>
",award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;selling price;minimum price;floor price;concentrated product;concentrate;condensed foodstuff;condensed product;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;cream;dairy cream;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;butter,22
31206,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1967/2005 of  1 December 2005  concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,Whereas:(1) In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.(2) Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods.(3) Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex should be classified under the CN code indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3.(4) It is appropriate to provide that binding tariff information which has been issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature but which is not in accordance with this Regulation can, for a period of three months, continue to be invoked by the holder, under Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (2).(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. The goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex shall be classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the CN code indicated in column 2. Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States, which is not in accordance with this Regulation, can continue to be invoked for a period of three months under Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 December 2005.For the CommissionLászló KOVÁCSMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1719/2005 (OJ L 286, 28.10.2005, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 648/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 117, 4.5.2005, p. 13).ANNEXDescription of the goods Classification Reasons(1) (2) (3)1. Product consisting of a clear, slightly foaming liquid of yellow to amber colour. It has an alcoholic strength of 5,9 % by volume.2. Medical grade plastic seamless flexible tubing, constructed from frosted Poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) with a wall thickness of approximately 0,6 mm and an external diameter of 5,7 mm. It has a minimum bursting pressure of 27,6 MPa and is imported on rolls of approximately 1 200 m in length.3. Heat-shrinkable plastic tube of Poly (vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), seamless, not reinforced, with a burst pressure of less than 27,6 MPa, approximately 25 mm in length and 9 mm in diameter.4. Green coloured crushed avocado pulp (guacamole), with the following composition (% by weight):avocado 90,5other ingredients (e.g. salt, spices, citric acid, antioxidant, stabiliser, preservative) less than 1the content of various sugars according to Additional Note 2 (a) to Chapter 20 9,6
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;tube;metal tube;plastic tube;beer;Combined Nomenclature;CN,22
2420,"Council Regulation (EC) No 49/98 of 19 December 1997 allocating, for 1998, certain catch quotas between Member States for vessels fishing in Faroese waters. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries between the European Economic Community, of the one part, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Government of the Faroe Islands, of the other part (2), the two Parties have held consultations on their mutual fishing rights for 1998;Whereas, as a result of these consultations, the two Parties have agreed on an arrangement for 1998 whereby certain catch quotas are allocated to Community vessels in the Faroese fishing zone;Whereas, to ensure efficient management of the catch possibilities available, they should be allocated among Member States as quotas in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the relevant control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3);Whereas additional conditions for the year-to-year management of TACs and quotas, in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (4), were not agreed with the Faroe Islands;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1998,. From 1 January to 31 December 1998 catches taken by vessels flying the flag of a Member State in the waters falling within the fisheries jurisdiction of the Faroe Islands, under the arrangement on reciprocal fishing rights for 1998 between the Community and the Faroe Islands, shall not exceed the quotas set out in the Annex hereto. Fishing quotas referred to in the Annex shall not be subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 2, 3 and 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 226, 29. 8. 1980, p. 12.(3) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2205/97 (OJ L 304, 7. 11. 1997, p. 1).(4) OJ L 115, 9. 5. 1996, p. 3.ANNEXAllocation of Community catch quotas in Faroese waters for 1998, as referred to in Article 1>TABLE>
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Faroe Islands;Faroes;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction,22
38052,"2010/692/EU: Commission Decision of 15 November 2010 recognising the fully operational character of the Latvian database for bovine animals (notified under document C(2010) 7782). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97 (1), and in particular Article 10(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 6(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 (‘the Regulation’) provides that Member States, which have a computerised database which the Commission deems to be fully operational, may determine that a passport is to be issued only for animals intended for intra-Union trade and that those animals shall be accompanied by their passports only when they are moved from the territory of the Member State concerned to the territory of another Member State.(2) Latvia has presented to the Commission a request for the recognition of the fully operational character of the database that forms part of the Latvian system for the identification and registration of bovine animals pursuant to the Regulation. The Latvian authorities have also submitted to the Commission the appropriate information concerning the compatibility of the database with the provisions of Article 5 of the Regulation.(3) The Commission examined the information submitted by the Latvian authorities and following inspection considered that the request was sufficiently substantiated, pending certain adaptations which the Latvian authorities undertook to complete by 30 September 2010.(4) Before 1 October 2010 the Latvian authorities confirmed that additional measures had been implemented to ensure that deadlines laid down in the Regulation for the notification of events are respected, floating animals are detected and followed up and passports accompanying animals from other Member States are surrendered to the competent authority on arrival.(5) In view of the above, it is appropriate to recognise the fully operational character of the Latvian database for bovine animals as of 1 October 2010,. The Latvian database for bovine animals is recognised as fully operational from 1 October 2010. This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Latvia.. Done at Brussels, 15 November 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 204, 11.8.2000, p. 1.
",meat processing industry;cutting premises;cutting-up premises;slaughterhouse;database;data bank;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;Latvia;Republic of Latvia;data collection;compiling data;data retrieval;agricultural census;census of agriculture;farm census;livestock census;labelling,22
2611,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1539/1999 of 13 July 1999 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 in respect of the definition of the concept of originating products used for the purposes of the scheme of generalised preferences to take account of the special situation of Nepal regarding certain exports of textiles to the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 955/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2), and in particular Article 249 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 502/1999(4), and in particular Article 76 thereof,(1) Whereas, by Council Regulation (EC) No 2820/98 of 21 December 1998 applying a multiannual scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period 1 July 1999 to 31 December 2001(5), the Community gave such preferences to Nepal; whereas that Regulation has also extended, until 30 June 1999, the validity of Council Regulation (EC) No 3281/94 of 19 December 1994 applying a four-year scheme of generalised tariff preferences (1995 to 1998) in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 602/98(7), by which Nepal was also given such preferences;(2) Whereas Articles 67 to 97 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 establish the definition of the concept of originating products to be used for the purposes of generalised tariff preferences; whereas Article 76 of that Regulation provides, however, for derogations to those provisions in favour of least-developed GSP-beneficiary countries which submit an appropriate request to that effect to the Community;(3) Whereas, by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1715/97(8), Nepal obtained such a derogation for certain textiles, for the period 1 August 1997 to 31 December 1998;(4) Whereas the Government of Nepal has asked for the term of validity of that derogation to be extended;(5) Whereas the request submitted by Nepal satisfies the requirements of Article 76 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93; whereas in particular the introduction of quantitative conditions (on an annual basis) reflecting the Community market's capacity to absorb the Nepalese products, Nepal's export capacity and actual recorded trade flows, is such as to prevent injury to the corresponding branches of Community industry; whereas the derogation should be adapted, however, with reference to the economic needs, and to the new rules of origin, applicable under generalised tariff preferences, given in Commission Regulation (EC) No 46/1999(9);(6) Whereas in order to encourage regional cooperation among beneficiary countries it is desirable to provide that the raw materials to be used in Nepal in the context of this derogation should originate in countries belonging to the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) (except Myanmar), the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) or to the Lomé Convention;(7) Whereas the open and effective administration of these measures should be ensured by applying the relevant provisions, for the management of tariff quotas, laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93, as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1427/97(10);(8) Whereas provision should be made for the transfer of quantities between product categories in accordance with and up to the limits for Bangladesh in Annex VIII to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 of 12 October 1993 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries(11), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1072/1999(12);(9) Whereas, to be fully effective, the derogation should be granted for a reasonable length of time;(10) Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. 1. By way of derogation from Articles 67 to 97 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93, products listed in the Annex to this Regulation which are manufactured in Nepal from woven fabric (woven items) or yarn (knitted items) imported into that country and originating in a country belonging to the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) (except Myanmar), the South Asian Assocation for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) or to the Lomé Convention shall be regarded as originating in Nepal in accordance with the arrangements set out below.2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, products shall be considered as originating in Asean or SAARC when they are obtained in these countries according to the rules of origin provided for in Articles 67 to 97 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93, or as originating in the beneficiary countries of the Lomé Convention when they are obtained in those countries according to the rules of origin provided in Protocol 1 to the Fourth ACP-EEC Convention(13).3. The competent authorities of Nepal shall undertake to take all of the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the provisions of paragraph 2. The derogation provided for in Article 1 shall apply to products imported into the Community from Nepal during the period 15 July 1999 to 14 July 2000, up to the annual quantities listed in the Annex against each product. The quantities referred to in Article 2 shall be managed by the Commission, in accordance with the provisions laid down in Articles 308a to 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. Quantities may be transferred in accordance with the provisions and up to the limits set out for Bangladesh in Annex VIII to Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93. The following shall be entered in box 4 of certificates of origin Form A issued pursuant to this Regulation: ""Derogation - Regulation (EC) No 1539/1999"" In case of doubt, the Member States may demand a copy of the document certifying the origin of the materials used in Nepal under this derogation. Such a demand may be made at the time of entry into free circulation of the goods benefiting from this Regulation, or within the framework of the administrative cooperation for which provision is made in Article 94 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 July 1999.For the CommissionMario MONTIMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1.(2) OJ L 119, 7.5.1999, p. 1.(3) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.(4) OJ L 65, 12.3.1999, p. 1.(5) OJ L 357, 30.12.1998, p. 1.(6) OJ L 348, 31.12.1994, p. 1.(7) OJ L 80, 18.3.1998, p. 1.(8) OJ L 242, 4.9.1997, p. 19.(9) OJ L 10, 15.1.1999, p. 1.(10) OJ L 196, 24.7.1997, p. 31.(11) OJ L 275, 8.11.1993, p. 1.(12) OJ L 134, 28.5.1999, p. 1.(13) OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 1.ANNEX>TABLE>
",import;Nepal;Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal;Kingdom of Nepal;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;clothing;article of clothing;ready-made clothing;work clothes,22
12393,"94/500/EC: Council Decision of 21 February 1994 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Poland amending Annex IVb to the Interim Agreement between the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part, and to the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Annex IVb to the Interim Agreement and to the Europe Agreement concluded with Poland is to be amended at the Polish authorities' request by means of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters,. The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Community and the Republic of Poland amending Annex IVb to the Interim Agreement between the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community, of  the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part, and to the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part, is hereby approved on behalf of the  European Community.The text of the Agreement and a declaration by the Community concerning it are attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community.. Done at Brussels, 21 February 1994.For the CouncilThe PresidentTh. PANGALOS
",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);Poland;Republic of Poland;motor car;automobile;car;personal automobile;private car;tourist vehicle;ECSC;Consultative Committee of the ECSC;ECSC consultative committee;European Coal and Steel Community;High Authority;trade agreement (EU);EC trade agreement;trading operation,22
1124,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 970/90 of 18 April 1990 laying down detailed rules for the application in the beef and veal sector of Council Regulation (EEC) No 715/90 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific states or in the overseas countries and territories and amending Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 715/90 of 5 March 1990 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the ACP States or in the overseas countries and territories (1), and in particular Article 27 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1676/85 on the value of the unit of account and the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1636/87 (3), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 715/90 lays down that the duties on imports of beef and veal originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States are to be reduced;Whereas the amounts of import duties depend upon the level of the levy applicable and that levy may be adjusted by monetary compensatory amounts; whereas, having regard to the trend in the currencies of the individual Member States, the amount of the reduction should be calculated separately for each Member State taking account of the monetary compensatory amount applicable to imports into the Member State concerned;Whereas it appears useful to outline the manner in which the amount actually to be levied on imports is calculated;Whereas the amount by which the import duties are reduced is fixed quarterly;Whereas the amount representing import duties is that applicable on the day of acceptance of the declaration of release for free circulation; whereas these duties are reduced by the reduction applicable on that date;Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 252/90 (5), lays down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences in the beef and veal sector; whereas the special detailed rules for licences issued under Regulation (EEC) No 715/90 which replaces Council Regulation (EEC) No 486/85 (6) should be adapted;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. 1. Import licences shall be issued for beef and veal products originating in Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Swaziland and Zimbabwe under the conditions laid down in this Regulation and within the limits of the quantities, expressed in tonnes of boned meat, fixed in Regulation (EEC) No 715/90.2. For the purposes of this Regulation, 100 kilograms of boned meat shall be equivalent to 130 kilograms of unboned meat. Importation under the arrangements for import duty reduction may take place only if the origin of the products concerned is certified by the competent authorities of the exporting countries in accordance with the rules of origin applicable to the products in question pursuant to Protocol 1 to the fourth ACP-EEC Convention signed at Lomé on 15 December 1989. 1. The amount provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 715/90 for each product intended for importation into a Member State shall be equal to 90 % of the amount of the levy, adjusted as appropriate by the monetary compensatory amount valid for imports into that Member State during the week preceding that in which the quarter for which the reduction is calculated begins.The reduction shall be fixed for each Member State in its national currency.2. The reduction shall be reducted from the levy valid on the day on which the entry of the goods for free circulation is accepted in the Member State concerned, adjusted as appropriate by the monetary coefficient shownin Annex II to the relevant Commission Regulation fixing the monetary compensatory amounts and by the monetary compensatory amount valid in the Member State concerned on the same date.3. The amount by which the import duties shall be reduced shall be that applicable on the date on which the entry of the goods for release for free circulation is accepted.4. The application of this Regulation may in no case result in the graning of an amount. Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 13 (1) is replaced by the following:'1. Applications for import licences for products to be imported duty free purusant to Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 715/90 and qualifying, as appropriate, for either a reduction of import duties other than customs duties in accordance with Article 3 of the said Regulation or exemption from levies in accordance with Article 24 of the said Regulation and the licences themselves shall contain:(a) the heading 'notes' and section 24 respectively one of the following:- Producto ACP/PTU - Reglamento (CEE) no 715/90,- AVS/OLT-varer - forordning (EOEF) nr. 715/90,- AKP/UELG-Erzeugnis - Verordnung (EWG) Nr. 715/90,- Proïón AKE/YXE - kanonismós (EOK) arith. 715/90,- ACP/OCT-product - Regulation (EEC) No 715/90,- Produit ACP/PTOM - règlement (CEE) no 715/90,- Prodotto ACP/PTOM - regolamento (CEE) n. 715/90,- ACS/LGO-produkt - Verordening (EEG) nr. 715/90.(b) in Section 8, the name of the State, country or territory in which the product is to originate.2. Point 1 of Section I of Annex I is replaced by the following:'1. ACP/OCT products(Under Regulation (EEC) No 715/90)(expressed in tonnes of boned meat)1.2.3,7 //  //  //  // CN code  //  // From  //  //  //  // 1.2.3.4.5.6.7 //  //  // Madagascar  // Botswana   // Swaziland   // Kenya   // Zimbabwe   //  // Code   // 370   // 391   // 393   // 346   // 382   //  //   //   //   //   //   //   // 0201 0206 10 95   // 110  //   //   //   //   //   //    //   //   //   //   //   //  // 0202 0206 29 91   // 120'   //   //   //   //   //   //  //   //   //   //   //   // Commission Regulation (EEC) No 552/85 (1) is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 March 1990This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 April 1990.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 84, 30. 3. 1990, p. 85.(2) OJ No L 164, 24. 6. 1985, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 153, 13. 6. 1987, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 241, 4. 9. 1980, p. 5.(5) OJ No L 27, 31. 1. 1990, p. 34.(6) OJ No L 61, 1. 3. 1985, p. 4.(1) OJ No L 63, 2. 3. 1985, p. 13.
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10034,"92/618/EEC: Council Decision of 21 December 1992 authorizing the Italian Republic to apply a particular measure in accordance with Article 22 (12) (a) of Directive 77/388/EEC. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive, 77/388/EEC, of 17 May 1977 on the harmonization of  the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax:  uniform basis of assessment (1), and in particular Article 22 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, under Article 22 (12) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a  proposal from the Commission, may authorize any Member State to introduce particular measures to  simplify the statement obligations laid down in paragraph 6 (b) of Article 22; whereas Article 22  (12) further stipulates that such simplification measures may not jeopardize the proper monitoring  of intra-Community transactions, and may take the forms outlined in subparagraphs (a) and (b) of  Article 22 (12);Whereas the Italian Government, by letter received by the Commission on 30 July 1992, has requested  authorization for a simplification measure which takes the form laid down in subparagraph (a) of  Article 22 (12);Whereas the authorization will be temporary;Whereas the particular measure will not affect the European Communities' own resources arising from  value added tax,. As provided for by Article 22 (12) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the  Italian Republic is hereby authorized, with effect from 1 January 1993 until 31 December 1996 or  until the end of the transitional arrangements in the unlikely event that this is later, to  introduce a particular measure in accordance with subparagraph (a) of Article 22 (12), to simplify  the obligations laid down in paragraph 6 (b) of Article 22 regarding recapitulative statements. This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1992.For the Council The President D. HURD(1) OJ N° L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive  92/77/EEC (OJ N° L 316, 31. 10. 1992, p. 1).
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15201,"Commission Directive 96/60/EC of 19 September 1996 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household combined washer-driers. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/75/EEC of 22 September 1992 on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources of household appliances (1), and in particular Articles 9 and 12 thereof,Whereas electricity use by combined washer-driers accounts for a significant part of total Community energy demand; whereas the scope for reduced energy use by these appliances is substantial;Whereas a better washing performance often requires a higher consumption of water and energy; whereas information on the washing performance of an appliance is helpful in evaluating the information on its energy and water consumption; whereas this will help consumers make a choice of appliance which is consistent with the rational use of energy;Whereas the Community, confirming its interest in an international standardization system capable of producing standards that are actually used by all partners in international trade and of meeting the requirements of Community policy, invites the European standards organizations to continue their cooperation with international standards organizations;Whereas the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (Cenelec) are the bodies recognized as competent to adopt harmonized standards in accordance with the general guidelines for cooperation between the Commission and these two bodies signed on 13 November 1984; whereas, within the meaning of this Directive, a harmonized standard is a technical specification (European standard or harmonization document) adopted by Cenelec, on the basis of a remit (mandate) from the Commission in accordance with the provisions of Council Directive 83/189/EEC of 28 March 1983 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations (2), as last amended by Commission Decision 96/139/EEC (3), and on the basis of those general guidelines;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the committee set up under Article 10 of Directive 92/75/EEC,. 1. This Directive shall apply to electric mains operated household combined washer-driers. Appliances that can also use other energy sources are excluded.2. The information required by this Directive shall be measured in accordance with harmonized standards, the reference numbers of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Communities and for which Member States have published the reference numbers of the national standards transposing those harmonized standards. Throughout this Directive any provisions requiring the giving of information relating to noise shall apply only where that information is required pursuant to Article 3 of Council Directive 86/594/EEC (4). This information, where required, shall be measured in accordance with that Directive.3. The harmonized standards referred to in paragraph 2 shall be drawn up under mandate from the Commission in accordance with Directive 83/189/EEC.4. In this Directive, except where the context otherwise requires, expressions used have the same meaning as in Directive 92/75/EEC. 1. The technical documentation referred to in Article 2 (3) of Directive 92/75/EEC shall include:- the name and address of the supplier,- a general description of the model, sufficient for it to be uniquely identified,- information, including drawings as relevant, on the main design features of the model and in particular items which appreciably affect its energy consumption,- reports of relevant measurement tests carried out on the model under the test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2) of this Directive,- operating instructions, if any.2. The label referred to in Article 2 (1) of Directive 92/75/EEC shall be as specified in Annex I to this Directive. The label shall be placed on the outside of the front or top of the appliance, in such a way as to be clearly visible and not obscured.3. The content and format of the fiche referred to in Article 2 (1) of Directive 92/75/EEC shall be as specified in Annex II to this Directive.4. In the circumstances covered by Article 5 of Directive 92/75/EEC, and where the offer for sale, hire or hire purchase is provides by means of a printed communication, such as a mail order catalogue, then that printed communication shall include all the information specified in Annex III to this Directive.5. The energy efficiency class of an appliance, and its washing performance class, shall be as determined in accordance with Annex IV. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that all suppliers and dealers established in their territory fulfil their obligations under this Directive. 1. Member States shall adopt and publish the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 15 July 1997. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. They shall apply those provisions from 1 August 1997.However, Member States shall, until 31 January 1998, permit:- the placing on the market, the commercialization and/or the display of products and- the distribution of printed communications referred to in Article 2 (4)which do not conform with this Directive.When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 September 1996.For the CommissionChristos PAPOUTSISMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 297, 13. 10. 1992, p. 16.(2) OJ No L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8.(3) OJ No L 32, 10. 2. 1996, p. 31.(4) OJ No L 334, 6. 12. 1986, p. 24.ANNEX ITHE LABELLabel design1. The label shall be the relevant language version, chosen from the following illustrations:>REFERENCE TO A GRAPHIC>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>2. The following notes define the information to be included:Note:I. Supplier's name or trade mark.II. Supplier's model identifier.III. The energy efficiency class of the model, determined in accordance with Annex IV. This indicator letter shall be placed at the same level as the relevant arrow.IV. Without prejudice to any requirements under the Community Eco-label scheme, where a model has been granted a 'Community Eco-label` pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 (1), a copy of the Eco-label may be added here. The 'washer-drier label design guide` referred to below, explains how the Eco-label may be included in the label.V. Energy consumption in kWh per complete operating (washing, spinning and drying) cycle using standard 60° C cotton cycle, and 'dry cotton` drying cycle, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2).VI. Energy consumption in kWh per washing (washing and spinning only) cycle using standard 60° C cotton cycle, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2).VII. Washing performance class determined in accordance with Annex IV.VIII. Maximum spin speed attained for standard 60° C cotton cycle, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2).IX. Capacity (in kg) of appliance for standard 60° C cotton cycle (without drying), determined in accordance with the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2).X. Capacity (in kg) of appliance for 'dry cotton` (drying) cycle, determined in accordance with the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2).XI. Water consumption, in litres, per complete operating (washing, spinning and drying) cycle using standard 60° C cotton washing cycle and 'dry cotton` drying cycle, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2).XII. Where applicable, noise during washing, spinning and drying cycles using standard 60° C cotton washing cycle and 'dry cotton` drying cycle, determined in accordance with Council Directive 86/594/EEC (2).Note:The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in Annex V.Printing3. The following defines certain aspects of the label:>REFERENCE TO A GRAPHIC>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>Colours used:CMYK cyan, magenta, yellow, black.Ex. 07X0: 0 % cyan, 70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 %black.Arrows- A: X0X0- B: 70X0- C: 30X0- D: 00X0- E: 03X0- F: 07X0- G: 0XX0Outline colour X070All text is in black. The background is white.Complete printing information is contained in a 'Washer-drier energy label design guide`, which is for information only, obtainable from:The Secretary of the Committee on energy labelling and standard product information for household appliances,Directorate-General Energy XVII,European Commission,Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200,B-1049 Brussels.(1) OJ No L 99, 11. 4. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 344, 6. 12, 1986, p. 24. The relevant noise measurement standards are EN 60704-2-4 for washing and spinning, and EN 60704-2-6 for drying and EN 60704-3.ANNEX IITHE FICHEThe fiche shall contain the following information. The information may be given in the form of a table covering a number of models supplied by the same supplier. The information shall be given in the order specified below unless it is contained in a more general description of the appliance:1. Supplier's trade mark.2. Supplier's model identifier.3. The energy efficiency class of the model determined in accordance with Annex IV. Expressed as 'Energy efficiency class . . . on a scale of A (more efficient) to G (less efficient)`. Where this information is provided in a table this may be expressed by other means provides it is clear that the scale is from A (more efficient) to G (less efficient).4. Where the information is provides in a table, and where some of the appliances listed in the table have been granted a 'Community Eco-label` pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 880/92, this information may be included here. In this case the row heading shall state 'Community Eco-label`, and the entry shall consist of a copy of the Eco-label mark. This provision is without prejudice to any requirements under the EU Eco-label scheme.5. Energy consumption for washing, spinning, and drying, in kWh per complete operating cycle as defined in Annex I note V.6. Energy consumption for washing and spinning only, in kWh per washing cycle as defined in Annex I note VI.7. Washing performance class determined in accordance with Annex IV. Expressed as 'Washing performance class . . . on a scale of A (higher) to G (lower)`. This may be expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A (higher) to G (lower).8. Water extraction efficiency for a standard 60° C cotton washing cycle, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2). Expressed as 'Water remaining after spin . . . % (as a proportion of dry weight of wash)`.9. Maximum spin speed attained as defined in Annex I note VIII.10. Washing capacity of appliance for a standard 60° C cotton washing cycle, as defined in Annex I note IX.11. Drying capacity of appliance for a standard 'dry cotton` drying cycle, as defined in Annex I note X.12. Water consumption for washing, spinning and drying, in litres per complete operating cycle as defined in Annex I note XI.13. Water consumption for washing and spinning only, in litres, per standard 60° C cotton washing (and spinning) cycle determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2).14. Washing and drying time. Programme time for complete operating cycle (60° C cotton washing and 'dry cotton` drying), for rated washing capacity, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2).15. Suppliers may include information under points 5 to 14 above in respect of other wash and/or drying cycles.16. The consumption of energy and water equal to 200 times the consumption expressed in points 5 (energy) and 12 (water). This shall be expressed as 'estimated annual consumption for a four-person household, always using the drier (200 cycles)`.17. The consumption of energy and water equal to 200 times the consumption expressed in points 6 (energy) and 13 (water). This shall be expressed as 'estimated annual consumpting for four-person household, never using the drier (200 cycles)`.18. Where applicable, noise during washing, spinning and drying cycles using standard 60° C cotton washing cycle and 'dry cotton` drying cycle, in accordance with Directive 86/594/EEC.The information on the label may be given in the form of a representation of the label in colour or in black and white.Note:The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in Annex V.ANNEX IIIMAIL ORDER AND OTHER DISTANCE SELLINGMail order catalogues and other printed communications referred to in Article 2 (4) shall contain the following information, given in the order specified:1. Energy efficiency class (Annex II point 3)2. Energy consumption (washing, spinning and drying) (Annex II point 5)3. Energy consumption (washing and spinning only) (Annex II point 6)4. Washing performance class (Annex II point 7)5. Water extraction efficiency (Annex II point 8)6. Maximum spin speed (Annex II point 9)7. Capacity (washing) (Annex II point 10)8. Capacity (drying) (Annex II point 11)9. Water consumption (washing, spinning and drying) (Annex II point 12)10. Water consumption (washing and spinning only) (Annex II point 13)11. Estimated annual consumption for a four-person household, always using the drier (200 cycles) (Annex II point 16)12. Estimated annual consumption for a four-person household, never using the drier (200 cycles) (Annex II point 17)13. Noise, where applicable (Annex II point 18)Where other information contained in the fiche is provided, it shall be in the form specified in Annex II and shall be included in the above table in the order required for the fiche.Note:The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in Annex V.ANNEX IVENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS1. The energy efficiency class of an appliance shall be determined in accordance with Table 1:>TABLE>2. The washing performance class of an appliance shall be determined in accordance with Table 2:>TABLE>ANNEX V>TABLE>
",energy consumption;use of energy;consumer information;consumer education;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;household electrical appliance;dish-washing machine;domestic appliances;domestic electrical device;electrical heating appliances;freezer;hoover;household appliances;refrigerator;vacuum-cleaner;washing machine;noise;noise nuisance;sound emission;labelling,22
15442,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 939/96 of 28 May 1996 fixing certain indicative quantities for imports of bananas into the Community for the third quarter of 1996 (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Article 9 (1) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 875/96 (4), provides for the fixing of indicative quantities expressed as a percentage of the quantities allocated to the various countries or groups of countries mentioned in Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No 478/95 (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 702/95 (6), for the purpose of issuing import licences for each quarter using data and forecasts relating to the Community market;Whereas it should be recalled that Commission Regulation (EC) No 2568/95 (7) provides for the transfer to Colombia of the quantity allocated to Nicaragua for 1996 on account of the fact that Nicaragua will be unable to export bananas to the Community; whereas, moreover, Commission Regulation (EC) No 356/96 (8) transferred to Colombia part of the quantity allocated to Venezuela with effect from the second quarter of 1996;Whereas, on the basis of an analysis of the data relating on the one hand to the quantities of bananas marketed in the Community in 1995 and in particular to actual imports during the third quarter, and on the other hand to outlook for supply of the market and consumption within the Community during the third quarter of 1996, an indicative quantity should be fixed for each country of origin at 27 % of the quantity allocated to it in the tariff quota to ensure adequate supplies to the Community as a whole;Whereas, on the basis of the same data, the authorized quantity referred to in Article 9 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 which operators in categories A and B can apply for in respect of the third quarter of 1996 should be fixed;Whereas the indicative quantities provided for in Article 14 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 for the purposes of issuing import licences for traditional imports from ACP States should also be fixed;Whereas this Regulation must enter into force prior to the period for the submission of licence applications in respect of the third quarter of 1996;Whereas the Management Committee for Bananas has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. For the Community as a whole for the third quarter of 1996, the indicative quantities provided for in Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 for imports of bananas under the tariff quota provided for in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 shall be 27 % of the quantities laid down for each country or group of countries mentioned in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 478/95.The indicative quantities shall apply to import licence applications in respect of imports of bananas originating in Costa Rica and Colombia from operators in Categories A and C as well as Category B. The authorized quantities for Category A and B operators for the third quarter of 1996 as provided for in Article 9 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 shall amount to 27 % of the quantity allocated to each operator pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 6 of that Regulation. The indicative quantities provided for in Article 14 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 for traditional imports of ACP bananas for the third quarter of 1996 shall be 30 % of the traditional quantities laid down in respect of each country in the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 404/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 May 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 118, 15. 5. 1996, p. 14.(5) OJ No L 49, 4. 3. 1995, p. 13.(6) OJ No L 71, 31. 3. 1995, p. 84.(7) OJ No L 262, 1. 11. 1995, p. 31.(8) OJ No L 50, 29. 2. 1996, p. 18.
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5411,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1354/2011 of 20 December 2011 opening annual Union tariff quotas for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (1), and in particular Articles 144(1) and 148 in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) Union tariff quotas for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat should be opened as from 2012. The duties and quantities should be fixed in accordance with the respective international agreements in force in 2012. As a result of the negotiations which led to the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and New Zealand pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania in the course of their accession to the European Union (2), the Union undertook to increase the annual volume of New Zealand by 400 tonnes and to incorporate in its schedule an erga omnes annual import tariff quota of meat of sheep and goats of 200 tonnes carcase weight.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 312/2003 of 18 February 2003 implementing for the Community the tariff provisions laid down in the Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part (3) has provided for an additional bilateral tariff quota of 2 000 tonnes and an additional 10 % annual increase of the original quantity to be opened for product code 0204 from 1 February 2003. Therefore, 200 tonnes shall be added to the GATT/WTO tariff quota for Chile annually and both quotas should continue to be managed together in the same way.(3) Commission Regulation (EU) No 1245/2010 of 21 December 2010 opening Union tariff quotas for 2011 for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat (4) opened for the year 2011 Union tariff quotas in accordance with the respective international agreements in force during the year 2011. Those tariff quotas should be maintained and opened annually while taking into account the provisions of the agreements with New Zealand and Chile referred to above. Regulation (EU) No 1245/2010 becomes also obsolete at the end of the year 2011 and should therefore be repealed. This Regulation should also be applicable for more than one year and respond to an objective of simplification by avoiding the adoption of a regulation every year.(4) Imports under this Regulation should be managed on a calendar-year basis.(5) A carcase-weight equivalent needs to be fixed in order to ensure a proper functioning of the Union tariff quotas.(6) Tariff quotas of the sheepmeat and goatmeat products should, by way of derogation from Commission Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 of 26 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 as regards the import and export of products in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector (5), be managed in conformity with Article 144(2)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007. This should be done in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c(1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (6).(7) Tariff quotas under this Regulation should be regarded initially as non-critical within the meaning of Article 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 when managed under the first-come, first-served system. Therefore, customs authorities should be authorised to waive the requirement for security in respect of goods initially imported under those tariff quotas in accordance with Articles 308c(1) and 248(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93.(8) It should be clarified which kind of proof certifying the origin of products has to be provided by operators in order to benefit from the tariff quotas under the first-come, first-served system.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. This Regulation opens, as from 1 January 2012, annual Union import tariff quotas for sheep, goats, sheepmeat and goatmeat. The customs duties applicable to the products under the tariff quotas referred to in Article 1, the CN codes, the countries of origin, the annual volume, and the order numbers are set out in the Annex. 1.   The quantities, expressed in carcase-weight equivalent, for the import of products under the tariff quotas referred to in Article 1, shall be those as laid down in the Annex.2.   For the purpose of calculating the quantities of ‘carcase weight equivalent’ referred to in paragraph 1 the net weight of sheep and goat products shall be multiplied by the following coefficients:(a) for live animals: 0,47;(b) for boneless lamb and boneless goatmeat of kid: 1,67;(c) for boneless mutton, boneless sheep and boneless goatmeat other than of kid and mixtures of any of these: 1,81;(d) for bone-in products: 1,00.‘Kid’ shall mean goat of up to one year old. By way of derogation from Title II(A) and (B) of Regulation (EC) No 1439/95, the tariff quotas set out in the Annex to this Regulation shall be managed on a first-come, first-served basis in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. No import licences shall be required. 1.   In order to benefit from the tariff quotas set out in the Annex, a valid proof of origin issued by the competent authorities of the third country concerned together with a customs declaration for release for free circulation for the goods concerned shall be presented to the Union customs authorities.The origin of products subject to tariff quotas other than those resulting from preferential tariff agreements shall be determined in accordance with the provisions in force in the Union.2.   The proof of origin referred to in paragraph 1 shall be as follows:(a) in the case of a tariff quota which is part of a preferential tariff agreement, it shall be the proof of origin laid down in that agreement;(b) in the case of other tariff quotas, it shall be a proof established in accordance with Article 47 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 and, in addition to the elements provided for in that Article, the following data:— the CN code (at least the first four digits),— the order number or order numbers of the tariff quota concerned,— the total net weight per coefficient category as provided for in Article 3(2) of this Regulation;(c) in the case of a country whose tariff quota falls under points (a) and (b) and are merged, it shall be the proof referred to in point (a).Where the proof of origin referred to in point (b) is presented as supporting document for only one declaration for release for free circulation, it may contain several order numbers. In all other cases, it shall only contain one order number. Regulation (EU) No 1245/2010 is repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 317, 30.11.2011, p. 2.(3)  OJ L 46, 20.2.2003, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 338, 22.12.2010, p. 37.(5)  OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 7.(6)  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.ANNEXSHEEPMEAT AND GOATMEAT (in tonnes (t) of carcase weight equivalent) ANNUAL UNION TARIFF QUOTAS FROM 2012CN codes ‘Ad valorem’ duty Specific duty Order number under ‘first-come first-served’ Origin Annual volume in tonnes of carcase weight equivalentLive animals Boneless lamb (1) Boneless mutton/sheep (2) Bone-in and carcases0204 Zero Zero — 09.2101 09.2102 09.2011 Argentina 23 000— 09.2105 09.2106 09.2012 Australia 19 186— 09.2109 09.2110 09.2013 New Zealand 228 254— 09.2111 09.2112 09.2014 Uruguay 5 800— 09.2115 09.2116 09.1922 Chile (3) 6 800— 09.2121 09.2122 09.0781 Norway 300— 09.2125 09.2126 09.0693 Greenland 100— 09.2129 09.2130 09.0690 Faeroes 20— 09.2131 09.2132 09.0227 Turkey 200— 09.2171 09.2175 09.2015 Others (4) 200— 09.2178 09.2179 09.2016 Erga omnes (5) 2000204, 0210 99 21, 0210 99 29, 0210 99 60 Zero Zero — 09.2119 09.2120 09.0790 Iceland 1 8500104 10 30 10 % Zero 09.2181 — — 09.2019 Erga omnes (5) 92(1)  And goatmeat of kid.(2)  And goatmeat other than kid.(3)  Tariff quota for Chile increases by 200 t per annum.(4)  ‘Others’ shall refer to all WTO members excluding Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay, Chile, Greenland and Iceland.(5)  ‘Erga omnes’ shall refer to all origins including the countries mentioned in the current table.
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27128,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2284/2003 of 22 December 2003 suspending the preferential customs duties and re-establishing the Common Customs Tariff duty on imports of multiflorous (spray) carnations originating in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 of 21 December 1987 fixing conditions for the application of preferential customs duties on imports of certain flowers originating in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan and Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1300/97(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 lays down the conditions for applying a preferential duty on large-flowered roses, small-flowered roses, uniflorous (bloom) carnations and multiflorous (spray) carnations within the limit of tariff quotas opened annually for imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2001(3), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 786/2002(4), opens and provides for the administration of Community tariff quotas for cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, originating in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Malta, Morocco and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, respectively.(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2283/2003(5) fixes the Community producer and import prices for carnations and roses for the application of the import arrangements.(4) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 700/88(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2062/97(7), lays down the detailed rules for the application of the arrangements.(5) On the basis of prices recorded pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 4088/87 and (EEC) No 700/88, it must be concluded that the conditions laid down in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4088/87 for suspension of the preferential customs duty are met for multiflorous (spray) carnations originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip; the Customs duty should be re-established.(6) The quota for the products in question covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2003. As a result, the suspension of the preferential duty and the reintroduction of the Common Customs Tariff duty apply up to the end of that period at the latest.(7) In between meetings of the Management Committee for Live Plants and Floriculture Products, the Commission must adopt such measures,. For imports of multiflorous (spray) carnations (CN code ex 0603 10 20 ) originating in the West Bank and the Gaza strip, the preferential customs duty fixed by Regulation (EC) No 747/2001 is hereby suspended and the Common Customs Tariff duty is hereby re-established. This Regulation shall enter into force on 23 December 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 December 2003.For the CommissionJ. M. Silva RodríguezAgriculture Director-General(1) OJ L 382, 31.12.1987, p. 22.(2) OJ L 177, 5.7.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ L 109, 19.4.2001, p. 2.(4) OJ L 127, 14.5.2002, p. 3.(5) See page 95 of this Official Journal.(6) OJ L 72, 18.3.1988, p. 16.(7) OJ L 289, 22.10.1997, p. 1.
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30647,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1209/2005 of 27 July 2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 174/2005 imposing restrictions on the supply of assistance related to military activities to Côte d'Ivoire. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 174/2005 of 31 January 2005 imposing restrictions on the supply of assistance related to military activities to Côte d'Ivoire (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 174/2005 lists the competent authorities to which specific functions related to the implementation of that Regulation are attributed.(2) Belgium, Lithuania and the Netherlands requested that the address details concerning their competent authorities be amended,. Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 174/2005 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 July 2005.For the CommissionBenita FERRERO-WALDNERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 29, 2.2.2005, p. 5.ANNEXAnnex II to Regulation (EC) No 174/2005 is amended as follows:1. The address details under the heading ‘Belgium’ shall be replaced with:‘SERVICE PUBLIC FÉDÉRAL ECONOMIE, PME, CLASSES MOYENNES ET ENERGIEPOTENTIEL ÉCONOMIQUEDirection IndustriesTextile — Diamants et autres secteursCity AtriumRue du Progrès 505e étageB-1210 BruxellesTél. général: (32-2) 277 51 11Fax (32-2) 277 53 09 / (32-2) 277 53 10FEDERALE OVERHEIDSDIENST ECONOMIE, KMO, MIDDENSTAND EN ENERGIEECONOMISCH POTENTIEELDirectie NijverheidTextiel — Diamant en andere sectorenCity AtriumVooruitgangstraat 505e verdiepingB-1210 BrusselTel. (centrale): (32-2)  277 51 11Fax (32-2) 277 53 09 / (32-2) 277 53 10’2. The address details under the heading ‘Lithuania’ shall be replaced with:‘Ministry of Foreign AffairsSecurity Policy DepartmentJ. Tumo-Vaizganto 201511 VilniusTel. + 370 5 2362516Faks. + 370 5 2313090’3. The address details under the heading ‘Netherlands’ shall be replaced with:‘Minister van Economische ZakenBelastingdienst/Douane NoordPostbus 402008004 DE ZwolleNederlandTel. (31-38) 467 25 41Fax (31-38) 469 52 29’
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29943,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 208/2005 of 4 February 2005 amending Regulation (EC) No 466/2001 as regards polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbonsText with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 315/93 of 8 February 1993 laying down Community procedures for contaminants in food (1), and in particular Article 2(3) thereof,After consulting the Scientific Committee on Food,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 466/2001 (2) sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs, including foods intended for infants and young children, as described by Commission Directive 91/321/EEC of 14 May 1991 on infant formula and follow-on formula (3) and Commission Directive 96/5/EC of 16 February 1996 on processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children (4).(2) Some Member States have adopted maximum levels for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in certain foods. In view of the disparities between Member States and the consequent risk of distortion of competition, Community measures are necessary in order to ensure market unity whilst abiding by the principle of proportionality.(3) The Scientific Committee on Food concluded in its opinion of 4 December 2002 that a number of PAH are genotoxic carcinogens. In laboratory studies the levels found to induce experimental tumours were several fold higher than those expected to be found in food and consumed. However, in view of the non-threshold effects of genotoxic substances the levels of PAH in foods should be reduced to as low as reasonably achievable.(4) According to the Scientific Committee on Food, benzo(a)pyrene can be used as a marker for the occurrence and effect of carcinogenic PAH in food, including also benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(j)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene, benzo(g,h,i)perylene, chrysene, cyclopenta(c,d)pyrene, dibenz(a,h)anthracene, dibenzo(a,e)pyrene, dibenzo(a,h)pyrene, dibenzo(a,i)pyrene, dibenzo(a,l)pyrene, indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene and 5-methylchrysene. Further analyses of the relative proportions of these PAH in foods would be necessary to inform a future review of the suitability of maintaining benzo(a)pyrene as a marker.(5) PAH can contaminate foods during heating and drying processes that allow combustion products to come into direct contact. Direct fire-drying and heating processes used during the production of food oils, for example olive pomace oil, can result in high levels of PAH. Active carbon can be used to remove benzo(a)pyrene during the refining of oils. Whether refining processes effectively remove all PAH of concern is unclear. Production and processing methods should be used which prevent the initial contamination of oils with PAH.(6) In order to protect public health, maximum levels are necessary for benzo(a)pyrene in certain foods containing fats and oils and in foods where smoking or drying processes might cause high levels of contamination. Separate lower maximum levels are necessary in foods for infants, which are achievable through the strictly controlled manufacturing and packaging of infant formulae, follow-on formulae, baby foods and processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children. Maximum levels are also necessary in foods where environmental pollution may cause high levels of contamination, in particular in fish and fishery products, for example resulting from oil spills caused by shipping.(7) In some foods, such as dried fruits and food supplements, benzo(a)pyrene has been found, but available data are inconclusive on what levels are reasonably achievable. Further investigation is needed to clarify the levels that are reasonably achievable in these foods. In the meantime, maximum levels for benzo(a)pyrene in relevant ingredients should apply, such as in oils and fats used in food supplements.(8) Regulation (EC) No 466/2001 should be amended accordingly.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 466/2001 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 April 2005.This regulation shall not apply to products placed on the market before 1 April 2005 in conformity with the provisions applicable. The burden of proving when the products were placed on the market shall be borne by the food business operator.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 February 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 37, 13.2.1993, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 77, 16.3.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 684/2004 (OJ L 106, 15.4.2004, p. 6).(3)  OJ L 175, 4.7.1991, p. 35. Directive as last amended by Directive 2003/14/EC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 37).(4)  OJ L 49, 28.2.1996, p. 17. Directive as last amended by Directive 2003/13/EC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 33).ANNEXIn Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 466/2001 the following Section 7 is added:‘Section 7: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)Product Maximum level Performance criteria for sampling Performance criteria for methods of analysisBenzo(a)pyrene (2)7.1.1. Oils and fats intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foods (3)7.1.2. Foods for infants and young children7.1.2.1. Baby foods and processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children (4)7.1.2.2. Infant formulae and follow-on formulae, including infant milk and follow-on milk (5)7.1.2.3. Dietary foods for special medical purposes (6) intended specifically for infants7.1.3. Smoked meats and smoked meat products7.1.4. Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products (7), excluding bivalve molluscs7.1.5. Muscle meat of fish (8), other than smoked fish7.1.6. Crustaceans, cephalopods, other than smoked7.1.7. Bivalve molluscs(1)  See page 15 of this Official Journal.(2)  Benzo(a)pyrene, for which maximum levels are listed, is used as a marker for the occurrence and effect of carcinogenic PAH. These measures therefore provide full harmonisation on PAH in the listed foods across the Member States. The Commission shall review the maximum levels for PAH in the listed food categories by 1 April 2007, taking into account the progress in scientific and technological knowledge on the occurrence of benzo(a)pyrene and other carcinogenic PAH in food.(3)  Cocoa butter is excluded from this category whilst investigations into the presence of benzo(a)pyrene in cocoa butter are made. This derogation will be reviewed by 1 April 2007.(4)  Baby foods and processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children as defined in Article 1 of Directive 96/5/EC. The maximum level refers to the product as sold.(5)  Infant formulae and follow-on formulae as defined in Article 1 of Directive 91/321/EEC. The maximum level refers to the product as sold.(6)  Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Article 1(2) of Directive 1999/21/EC. The maximum level refers to the product as sold.(7)  Fish and fishery products as defined in the categories (b), (c), and (f) of the list in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 104/2000.(8)  Fish as defined in the category (a) of the list in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 104/2000.
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24373,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1677/2002 of 20 September 2002 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1151/2002 as regards import licences for oats and barley originating in the Republic of Estonia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1151/2002 of 27 June 2002 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Estonia(1), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1151/2002 repealed Council Regulation (EC) No 1349/2000 of 19 June 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Estonia(2). It thus rendered obsolete Commission Regulation (EC) No 1729/2000 which laid down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1349/2000. New detailed rules should therefore be laid down, incorporating provisions relating to imports of barley of brewery quality.(2) The European Community has undertaken to establish, for each marketing year from 1 July 2002 on, an import tariff quota at zero duty of 4800 tonnes of oats falling within CN code 1004 00 00 originating in Estonia, with an annual quota increase of 900 tonnes per marketing year with effect from 1 July 2003.(3) That import is conditional upon presentation of an import licence. It is therefore necessary to specify the conditions governing the issue of such a licence.(4) Provision should be made for the licences covering imports of oats, under the fixed quantities, to be issued after a period of reflection and subject, if necessary, to a single percentage reduction in the quantities requested.(5) The information which must appear on the applications and licences should be laid down by derogation from Articles 8 and 21 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 of 9 June 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2299/2001(4).(6) To take account of delivery conditions, the import licences should be made valid from the day on which they are issued up to the end of the month following that in which they are issued.(7) To ensure efficient management of the quota, the import licences should not be transferable and the import licence security should be fixed at EUR 89 per tonne, by derogation from Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1162/95(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1322/2002(6).(8) Regulation (EC) No 1151/2002 also provided for the possibility of importing into the Community at zero duty an unlimited quantity of barley for the production of malt falling within CN code ex 1003 00 90.(9) Special provisions must be laid down to ensure that barley of brewery quality is not diverted from the uses specified. To that end, the granting of the exemption must be made subject to an undertaking by importers to abide by the planned use of the product in question and the lodging of a security equal to the import duty. A reasonable processing time is required for the administration of the arrangements in question. Where the product released for free circulation is dispatched to another Member State for processing, the T5 control copy drawn up by the Member State of release for free circulation pursuant to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93(7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2002(8), is the appropriate instrument for providing proof of processing.(10) An element of proportionality must be introduced as regards the release of securities, in particular where the quantities to be processed and/or the time limits laid down by the arrangements have not been met. To this end, a tolerance should also be introduced as regards the quantity processed to take account of weighing losses and various other processing losses.(11) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. This Regulation lays down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for the import of oats and of barley of brewery quality originating in Estonia, as provided for in the Europe Agreement with Estonia.CHAPTER IOATS 1. The import of oats falling within CN code 1004 00 00 originating in Estonia and benefiting from zero import duty, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1151/2000 introducing a tariff quota for that product, shall be conditional upon the presentation of an import licence issued in accordance with this Chapter.The quantity to be imported shall be 4800 tonnes for the 2002/2003 marketing year. That quantity shall be increased by 900 tonnes per marketing year with effect from 1 July 2003.The serial number of the quota is 09.4588.2. When released into free circulation in the Community, the oats shall be accompanied by the original of the EUR.1 certificate issued by the competent authorities of Estonia. 1. Applications for import licences shall be lodged with the competent authorities of the Member States no later than 13.00 Brussels time on the second Monday of each month.Each licence application must be for a quantity which may not exceed the quantity available for the import of oats in the marketing year concerned.2. No later than 18.00 Brussels time the same day, the competent authorities shall forward the total quantity resulting from the sum of all quantities indicated on the import licence applications to the Commission by fax to the number (32-2) 295 25 15.That information must be notified separately from that relating to other applications for cereal import licences and must quote the number and title of this Regulation.3. If the total of the quantities granted since the beginning of the marketing year plus the quantities requested on the day in question exceeds the quota quantity for the marketing year concerned, the Commission shall set, no later than the third working day following the lodging of the applications, a single reduction coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested on the day in question.4. Without prejudice to paragraph 3, licences shall be issued on the fifth working day following the day on which the application was lodged.5. In accordance with Article 23(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000, the period of validity of the licence shall be calculated from the actual date of its issue. By derogation from Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1162/95, import licences shall be valid until the end of the month following the month in which they were issued. By derogation from Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000, the rights resulting from the import licences shall not be transferable. By derogation from Article 8(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000, the quantity released into free circulation may not exceed that indicated in boxes 17 and 18 of the import licence. The figure ""0"" shall be entered to that effect in box 19 of the licence. The import licence application and the import licence shall contain the following information:(a) in box 8, the name of the country of origin; under the terms of the licence, import from Estonia is compulsory;(b) in box 20, one of the following indications:- Reglamento (CE) n° 1677/2002- Forordning (EF) nr. 1677/2002- Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1677/2002- Κανονισμός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 1677/2002- Regulation (EC) Nο 1677/2002- Règlement (CE) n° 1677/2002- Regolamento (CE) n. 1677/2002- Verordening (EG) nr. 1677/2002- Regulamento (CE) n.o 1677/2002- Asetus (EY) N:o 1677/2002- Förordning (EG) nr 1677/2002;(c) in box 24, ""zero duty"". By derogation from Article 10(a) and (b) of Regulation (EC) No 1162/95, the security for the import licences provided for in this Regulation shall be EUR 89 per tonne of oats.CHAPTER IIBARLEY OF BREWERY QUALITY All imports of barley of brewery quality falling within CN code ex 1003 00 90 and originating in Estonia under Regulation (EC) No 1151/2002 shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter. Box 20 of licence applications and licences shall contain the following:- Cebada destinada a la fabricación de malta; Reglamento (CE) n° 1677/2002- Byg til fremstilling af malt; forordning (EF) nr. 1677/2002- Gerste zur Herstellung von Malz; Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1677/2002- Κριθή προοριζόμενη για την παρασκευή βύνης· κανονισμός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 1677/2002- Barley for malting; Regulation (EC) No 1677/2002- Orge destinée à la fabrication de malt; règlement (CE) n° 1677/2002- Orzo per la produzione di malto; regolamento (CE) n. 1677/2002- Gerst voor verwerking tot mout; Verordening (EG) nr. 1677/2002- Cevada para o fabrico de malte; Regulamento (CE) n.o 1677/2002- Maltaan tuotantoon tarkoitettu ohra; asetus (EY) N:o 1677/2002- Korn avsett för produktion av malt; förordning (EG) nr 1677/2002. 01. Eligibility for the exemption from the duty referred to in Annex C to Regulation (EC) No 1151/2002 shall be conditional on:(a) a written undertaking by the importer entered into at the time of release for free circulation, to the effect that all the goods declared will be processed in accordance with the second subparagraph of paragraph 3 of this Article within six months from the date of acceptance of the declaration of release for free circulation;(b) the lodging by the importer, at the time of release for free circulation, of a security equal to the full import duty.2. Importers shall indicate the place where processing is to be carried out. If the latter is to be carried out in another Member State, a T5 control copy shall be drawn up on dispatch of the goods in the Member State of departure in accordance with the rules laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93.Box 104 of the T5 control copy shall contain the following:- Reglamento (CE) n° 1151/2002- Forordning (EF) nr. 1151/2002- Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1151/2002- Κανονισμός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 1151/2002- Regulation (EC) No 1151/2002- Règlement (CE) n° 1151/2002- Regolamento (CE) n. 1151/2002- Verordening (EG) nr. 1151/2002- Regulamento (CE) n.o 1151/2002- Asetus (EY) N:o 1151/2002- Förordning (EG) nr 1151/2002.3. Except in cases of force majeure, the security provided for in paragraph 1(b) shall be released when proof is provided to the competent authorities of the Member State of release for free circulation to the effect that at least 95 % of the quantities released for free circulation have been processed into malt within the time limit laid down in paragraph 1(a).Processing shall be deemed to have taken place when the barley has undergone soaking.Where processing is carried out in a Member State other than that of release for free circulation, proof of processing shall be provided by means of the original of the T5 control copy.Where the quantities actually used for the manufacture of malt are less than 95 % of the total quantity released for free circulation, that part of the security corresponding to the difference between:95 % of the total quantity released for free circulation andthe quantity actually processedshall be forfeited.4. Proof of processing shall be provided to the competent authorities within six months following the end of the processing time limit. However, if this proof is provided between the sixth and the 18th month following the end of the processing time limit, 85 % of the guarantee shall be reimbursed.CHAPTER IIIFINAL PROVISIONS 1Regulation (EC) No 1729/2000 is hereby repealed. 2This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 September 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 170, 29.6.2002, p. 15.(2) OJ L 155, 28.6.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1.(4) OJ L 308, 27.11.2001, p. 19.(5) OJ L 117, 24.5.1995, p. 2.(6) OJ L 194, 23.7.2002, p. 22.(7) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.(8) OJ L 68, 12.3.2002, p. 11.
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18896,"Commission Directive 1999/53/EC of 26 May 1999 amending Annex III to Council Directive 77/93/EEC on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 77/93/EEC of 21 December 1976 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community(1), as last amended by Commission Directive 98/2/EC(2), and in particular Article 13, second paragraph, third indent, thereof,(1) Whereas by Commission Directive 92/76/EEC(3), as last amended by Directive 98/100/EC(4), Greece and France (Corsica) were provisionally recognised as protected zones against unknown non-European harmful organisms on fruits of Citrus L., Fortunella Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids; whereas Italy was also provisionally recognised as a protected zone against unknown non-European harmful organisms on fruits of Citrus L., Fortunella Swingle, Poncirus Raf., and their hybrids, except Citrus paradisi Macf.; whereas Commission Directive 95/40/EC(5) extended this provisional recognition only until 1 April 1996; whereas the provisions in Directive 77/93/EEC relating to the said protected zones are therefore obsolete and should be repealed for the sake of legal clarity;(2) Whereas this amendment is in accordance with the requests of the Member States concerned;(3) Whereas, therefore, the relevant Annex III to Directive 77/93/EEC should be amended accordingly;(4) Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,. Annex III Part B to Directive 77/93/EEC, points 2 and 3 are deleted. 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive no later than 15 July 1999. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States.2. Member States shall immediately communicate to the Commission the main provisions of domestic law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. The Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof. This Directive shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 May 1999.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 20.(2) OJ L 15, 21.1.1998, p. 34.(3) OJ L 305, 21.10.1992, p. 12.(4) OJ L 351, 29.12.1998, p. 35.(5) OJ L 182, 2.8.1995, p. 14.
",plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;parasitology;protection of plant life;protection of plant health;protection of plants;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine,22
28942,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1795/2004 of 15 October 2004 initiating a ‘new exporter’ review of Council Regulation (EC) No 1995/2000 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of solutions of urea and ammonium nitrate originating, inter alia, in Algeria, repealing the duty with regard to imports from one exporter in this country and making these imports subject to registration. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (1) of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (the basic Regulation), and in particular Article 11(4) thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A.   REQUEST FOR A REVIEWB.   PRODUCTC.   EXISTING MEASURESD.   GROUNDS FOR THE REVIEWE.   PROCEDURE(a)   Questionnaires(b)   Collection of information and holding of hearingsF.   REPEAL OF THE DUTY IN FORCE AND REGISTRATION OF IMPORTSG.   TIME LIMITSIn the interest of sound administration, time limits should be stated within which:— interested parties may make themselves known to the Commission, present their views in writing and submit the replies to the questionnaire mentioned in paragraph E(a) of this Regulation or provide any other information to be taken into account during the investigation,— interested parties may make a written request to be heard by the Commission.H.   NON COOPERATION. A review of Council Regulation (EC) No 1995/2000 is hereby initiated pursuant to Article 11(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 in order to determine if and to what extent the imports of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution falling within CN code 3102 80 00 originating in Algeria, produced and sold for export to the Community by Fertial SPA (TARIC additional code: A573) should be subject to the anti-dumping duty imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 1995/2000. The anti-dumping duty imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 1995/2000 is hereby repealed with regard to the imports identified in Article 1 of the present Regulation. The customs authorities are hereby directed, pursuant to Article 14(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96, to take the appropriate steps to register the imports identified in Article 1 of this Regulation. Registration shall expire nine months following the date of entry into force of this Regulation. 1.   Interested parties, if their representations are to be taken into account during the investigation, must make themselves known to the Commission, present their views in writing and submit the replies to the questionnaire mentioned in paragraph E(a) of this Regulation or any other information, unless otherwise specified, within 40 days of the entry into force of this Regulation. Attention is drawn to the fact that the exercise of most procedural rights set out in the basic Regulation depends on the party’s making itself known within the aforementioned period.Interested parties may also apply in writing to be heard by the Commission within the same 40-day time limit.2.   All submissions and requests made by interested parties must be made in writing (not in electronic format unless otherwise specified) and must indicate the name, address, e-mail address, telephone, and fax and/or telex numbers of the interested party. All written submissions, including the information requested in this notice, questionnaire replies and correspondence provided by interested parties on a confidential basis shall be labelled as ‘Limited Distribution’ (3) and, in accordance with Article 19(2) of the basic Regulation, shall be accompanied by a non-confidential version, which will be labelled ‘FOR INSPECTION BY INTERESTED PARTIES’.Any information relating to the matter and any request for a hearing should be sent to the following address:European CommissionDirectorate General for TradeDirectorate BJ-79 5/16B-1049 BrusselsFax (32 2) 295 65 05Telex COMEU B 21877 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 October 2004.For the CommissionPascal LAMYMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 461/2004 (OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 12).(2)  OJ L 238, 22.9.2000, p. 15. Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1675/2003 (OJ L 238, 25.9.2003, p. 4).(3)  This means that the document is for internal use only. It is protected pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43). It is a confidential document pursuant to Article 19 of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1) and Article 6 of the WTO Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 (Anti-dumping Agreement).
",Algeria;People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria;import;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;EC Regulation;anti-dumping duty;final anti-dumping duty;temporary anti-dumping duty;repeal;abrogation;annulment;revocation;chemical fertiliser;chemical fertilizer;inorganic fertiliser;nitrogenous fertiliser;phosphoric fertiliser;potassium fertiliser;urea,22
42054,"2013/420/EU: Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2013 on mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (EGF/2013/000 TA 2013 — Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 28 thereof,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide additional support to redundant workers who suffer from the consequences of major structural changes in world trade patterns and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.(2) The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the EGF within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million.(3) Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 provides that 0,35 % of the annual maximum amount can be made available each year for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. The Commission therefore proposes to mobilise an amount of EUR 750 000.(4) The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission,. For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2013, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 750 000 in commitment and payment appropriations. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 22 July 2013.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentM. SCHULZFor the CouncilThe PresidentL. LINKEVIČIUS(1)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1.
",collective dismissal;collective redundancy;economic recession;deterioration of the economy;economic crisis;economic depression;payment appropriation;reintegration into working life;professional reintegration;reintegration into the labour market;return to employment;return to the labour market;general budget (EU);EC general budget;employment aid;employment premium;employment subsidy;commitment of expenditure;commitment appropriation;commitment authorisation;European Globalisation Adjustment Fund;EGF,22
38673,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 761/2010 of 25 August 2010 amending the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin, as regards the substance methylprednisolone  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 laying down Community procedures for the establishment of residue limits of pharmacologically active substances in foodstuffs of animal origin, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 and amending Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1), and in particular Article 14 in conjunction with Article 17 thereof,Having regard to the opinion of the European Medicines Agency formulated by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use,Whereas:(1) The maximum residue limit for pharmacologically active substances intended for use in the European Union in veterinary medicinal products for food-producing animals or in biocidal products used in animal husbandry should be established in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 470/2009.(2) Pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin are set out in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 of 22 December 2009 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin (2).(3) Methylprednisolone is currently included in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 as an allowed substance, for bovine species, applicable to muscle, fat, liver and kidney, excluding animals producing milk for human consumption.(4) An application for the extension of the existing entry for methylprednisolone applicable to bovine milk has been submitted to the European Medicines Agency.(5) The Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use has recommended to establish a provisional maximum residue limit (hereinafter ‘MRL’) for methylprednisolone for bovine milk and to remove the provision ‘not for use in animals from which milk is produced for human consumption’.(6) The entry for methylprednisolone in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 should therefore be amended to include the provisional MRL for bovine milk and to remove the existing provision ‘not for use in animals from which milk is produced for human consumption’. The provisional MRL set out in that Table for methylprednisolone should expire on 1 July 2011.(7) It is appropriate to provide for a reasonable period of time for the stakeholders concerned to take measures that may be required to comply with the newly set MRL.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Veterinary Medicinal Products,. The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 25 October 2010.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 August 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 152, 16.6.2009, p. 11.(2)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2010, p. 1.ANNEXThe entry Methylprednisolone in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 shall be replaced by the following:Pharmacologically active substance Marker residue Animal species MRL Target tissues Other Provisions Therapeutic classification‘Methylprednisolone Methylprednisolone Bovine 10 μg/kg Muscle  Corticoides/Glucocorticoides’10 μg/kg Fat10 μg/kg Liver10 μg/kg Kidney2 μg/kg Milk Provisional MRL shall expire on 1 July 2011.
",human nutrition;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;consumer protection;consumer policy action plan;consumerism;consumers' rights;European Medicines Agency;EMA;European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products;veterinary drug;veterinary medicines;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,22
25378,"Commission Directive 2003/16/EC of 19 February 2003 adapting to technical progress Annex III to Council Directive 76/768/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products(1), as last amended by Commission Directive 2003/1/EC(2), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,After consulting the Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-food Products Intended for Consumers (SCCNFP),Whereas:(1) The Scientific Committee for Cosmetic Products and Non-food Products Intended for Consumers (SCCNFP) recommends that musk xylene can be safely used in cosmetic products, excluding oral care products, up to a maximum daily theoretically absorbed dose of about 10Îźg/kg/day.(2) The SCCNFP recommends that musk ketone can be safely used in cosmetic products, excluding oral care products, up to a maximum daily theoretically absorbed dose of about 14Îźg/kg/day.(3) Pending completion of the risk assessment of these two substances in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 of 23 March 1993 on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances(3), these two substances have been provisionally included, until 28 February 2003, in Part 2 of Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC.(4) The risk assessment has not yet been completed in accordance with the abovementioned Regulation. Therefore, the period of inclusion of musk xylene and musk ketone in Part 2 of Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC should be extended.(5) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the adaptation to technical progress of Directives on the removal of technical barriers to trade in the cosmetic products sector,. The date ""28.2.2003"" is replaced by ""30.9.2004"" for reference numbers 61 and 62 in Part 2, column g, of Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 28 February 2003 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. This Directive shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 February 2003.For the CommissionErkki LiikanenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169.(2) OJ L 5, 10.1.2003, p. 14.(3) OJ L 84, 5.4.1993, p. 1.
",cosmetic product;beauty product;cosmetic;perfume;soap;toilet preparation;consumer protection;consumer policy action plan;consumerism;consumers' rights;approximation of laws;legislative harmonisation;product safety;analytical chemistry;centrifuging;chemical analysis;chemical testing;chromatography;conductometry;electrolytic analysis;photometry;volumetric analysis,22
28264,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 878/2004 of 29 April 2004 laying down transitional measures in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 for certain animal by-products classified as Category 1 and 2 materials and intended for technical purposes (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 October 2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption(1), and in particular Articles 4(4), 5(4), 16(3) and 32(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) According to the Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies(2), specified risk material intended for food, feed or fertilisers may not be imported into the Community.(2) However, Category 1 materials, which may contain specified risk material, may be imported into or exported from the Community in accordance with rules laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 or to be established under the procedure referred to in its Article 33(2).(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 812/2003 of 12 May 2003 on transitional measures under Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the importation and transit of certain products from third countries(3) provides a temporary derogation until 30 April 2004 from the importation prohibition on certain animal by-products from third countries as set out in Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002.(4) Certain operators and trading partners have expressed concerns over a prohibition on animal by-products intended for technical uses, outside the feed or food chain.(5) The Commission has requested scientific advice on a quantitative assessment of the residual risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a number of bovine-derived products such as gelatine and tallow, which is expected in the near future. It is also intended to seek further specific advice.(6) Pending such advice, it is appropriate to provide transitional measures allowing the continued placing on the market, export, import and transit of certain products classified as Category 1 and 2 materials under Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, intended exclusively for technical uses.(7) Accordingly, transitional measures should be adopted to allow the technical use of certain, strictly defined, Category 1 and 2 materials. The specific uses of such materials intended for technical purposes should be subject to strict channelling and control measures, further reducing the risk of diversion into the food and feed chains and unintended use in other technical products such as fertilisers and soil improvers, cosmetics, medicinal products and medical devices.(8) Where the use of Category 1 and 2 animal by-products cannot be avoided for the production of medicinal products, the competent authority may, on the basis of an appropriate case-by-case risk assessment in accordance with relevant Community legislation, derogate from the provisions of the Regulation(9) With regard to the placing on the market and export of animal by-products intended for a technical use produced in the Community, the rules laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 should be generally sufficient, subject to complementing the rules for collection and transport to ensure the strict channelling, identification, and control objectives being pursued; with regard to consignments for imports or in transit, additional certification and channelling requirements should be implemented.(10) Member States should implement additional verification arrangements as necessary for the implementation of this Regulation and in particular to avoid the risk of diversion, and should cooperate to that effect; they should inform the Commission and other Member States accordingly, and take all necessary measures in the context of the relevant Community legislation in case of non compliance.(11) In order to avoid disruption of trade it is appropriate to provide for a reasonable period of time for the continuing acceptance of imported animal by-products arriving at the border inspection posts after 1 May 2004, and which may still be accompanied by old models of health certificates.(12) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. ScopeThis Regulation shall apply to the following animal by-products, classified as Category 1 or Category 2 material under Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 and intended exclusively for technical uses:(a) hides and skins derived from animals which have been treated with certain substances which are prohibited pursuant to Directive 96/22/EC(4);(b) rendered fats derived from Category 1 materials produced using Method 1 as referred to in Annex V, Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, and in the case rendered fats from ruminant animals have been purified so that the maximum level of remaining total insoluble impurities does not exceed 0,15 % in weight, and derived fat derivatives meeting at least the standards referred to in Annex VI, Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002;(c) ruminant intestines (with or without content); and(d) bone and bone products containing vertebral column and skulls, and bovine horns which have been removed from the skull using a method which left the cranial cavity intact.However, those animal by-products shall not be derived from animals referred to in Article 4(1)(a)(i) and (ii) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Derogation regarding the placing on the market and export of animal by-productsBy way of derogation from Article 20(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, the Member States may authorise the placing on the market and export of the animal by-products referred to in Article 1 of this Regulation (""the animal by-products"").However, the derogation provided for in the first sub-paragraph shall not apply to the export of the animal by-products referred to in points (c) and (d) of Article 1 of this Regulation. Derogation regarding the importation and transit of animal by-productsBy way of derogation from Article 29(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, the Member States may authorise the importation and transit of the animal by-products.A label similar to that referred to in point (a) of Article 5 of this Regulation shall also be required for the imported animal by-products. Conditions for the placing on the market, export and import of the animal by-products1. The placing on the market or export of the animal by-products shall be carried out in a way that does not present a risk to animal and public health and the environment.2. Imports of the animal by-products shall be subjected to sanitary certification requirements in accordance with national legislation.Imported consignments and consignments in transit shall be channelled in accordance with the monitoring procedure provided for in Article 8 (4) of Council Directive 97/78/EC. Collection and transport of the animal by-productsThe collection and transport of the animal by-products shall comply with the following additional requirements:(a) in addition to the identification requirements provided for in Chapter I of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, all packages shall bear a label indicating ""PROHIBITED IN FOOD, FEED, FERTILISERS, COSMETICS, MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL DEVICES"";However, a different label may be used in the case the animal by-products are intended for medicinal products in accordance with Community legislation. Any such label shall make clear that the animal by-products are ""DESTINED FOR MEDICINAL PRODUCTS ONLY"";(b) the by-products shall be delivered to a dedicated technical plant approved in accordance with Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, and shall be subjected to a treatment which satisfies the competent authority in such a way that the resulting technical product does not pose a risk to animal and public health;(c) the technical plant referred to in point (b) shall keeps records in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, and shall uses the animal by-products exclusively for technical purposes authorised by the competent authority. Controls1. With regard to consignments imported or in transit, the competent authority shall carry out documentary checks at regular intervals, and at least twice a year, on the channelling chain from the border inspection posts of first entry to the approved technical plant in case of import, and to the border inspection post of exit in case of transit, for the purpose of reconciliation of the quantities of animal by-products imported, used and disposed of, ensuring compliance with this Regulation and with Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002.For consignments in transit, the competent authorities responsible for the border inspection post of first entry and of exit respectively shall cooperate as necessary to ensure effective traceability and checks. The competent authorities shall also cooperate in their surveillance to ensure reconciliation of quantities imported in one Member State and used in another, of quantities exported from one Member State but produced in another, and of quantities in transit -in and out.2. With regard to consignments for placing on the market in the Community or for export, the competent authorities shall carry out the checks provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, in particular its Articles 7 and 8, with the same objectives of checking the reconciliation of quantities and compliance. Information to be provided by the Member StatesMember States shall immediately inform the Commission and other Member States in the framework of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health of:(a) the use made of the derogation provided in Articles 2 and 3; and(b) the verification arrangements provided for in Article 6 to ensure that the animal by-products concerned are used only for purposes authorised in accordance with Article 5(c). Measures to be taken in the event of non-compliance with this RegulationThe competent authority shall take appropriate action immediately in the case of any non-compliance. Entry into force and applicability1. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.2. It shall apply from 1 May 2004.3. However, the certificates drawn up in the format under Commission Regulation (EC) No 812/2003 may be used until 15 June 2004.4. Member States shall authorise until 15 August 2004 the import of consignments which have left the third country before 15 June 2004, and which may still be accompanied by the certificates referred to in point 3 above.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 April 2004.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 273, 10.10.2002, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 808/2003 (OJ L 117, 13.5.2003, p. 1).(2) OJ L 147, 31.5.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation 2245/2003 (OJ L 333, 20.12.2003, p. 28).(3) OJ L 117, 13.5.2003, p. 19. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2268/2003 (OJ L 336, 23.12.2003, p. 24).(4) OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 3. Directive as amended by Directive 2003/74/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 262, 14.10.2003, p. 17).
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;import;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;transit;passenger transit;transit of goods;by-product;export;export sale,22
17967,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1057/98 of 20 May 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 122/98 on managing the ceilings for imports of fresh and processed sour cherries originating in the Republics of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia and Regulation (EC) No 123/98 on managing the ceilings for imports of fresh and processed sour cherries originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 70/97 of 20 December 1996 concerning the arrangements applicable to imports into the Community of products originating in the Republics of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia and to imports of wine originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Slovenia (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2636/97 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 77/98 of 9 January 1998 on certain detailed rules for the application of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (3), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Whereas, Article 3(1)(a) of Commission Regulations (EC) No 122/98 (4) and (EC) No 123/98 (5) refers to Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1556/96 (6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 947/98 (7), the second subparagraph of which was amended by Regulation (EC) No 855/98 (8); whereas the wording of the abovementioned paragraphs should accordingly be supplemented to indicate clearly the frequency of the notifications; whereas, also, Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 122/98 and (EC) No 123/98 should be deleted because its transitional provisions have now expired;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the joint opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables and the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. Regulation (EC) No 122/98 is hereby amended as follows:1. in Article 3(1), the following subparagraph is added:'The notifications shall be made by noon (Brussels time) at the latest on the following days:- each Wednesday for applications submitted on Monday and Tuesday,- each Friday for applications submitted in Wednesday and Thursday,- each Monday for applications submitted the previous Friday.`;2. Article 5 is deleted;3. Article 6 becomes Article 5. Regulation (EC) No 123/98 is hereby amended as follows:1. In Article 3(1), the following subparagraph is added:'The notifications shall be made by noon (Brussels time) at the latest on the following days:- each Wednesday for applications submitted on Monday and Tuesday,- each Friday for applications submitted on Wednesday and Thursday,- each Monday for applications submitted the previous Friday.`;2. Article 5 is deleted;3. Article 6 becomes Article 5. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 May 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 May 1998.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 16, 18. 1. 1997, p. 1.(2) OJ L 356, 31. 12. 1997, p. 16.(3) OJ L 8, 14. 1. 1998, p. 1.(4) OJ L 11, 17. 1. 1998, p. 15.(5) OJ L 11, 17. 1. 1998, p. 17.(6) OJ L 193, 3. 8. 1996, p. 5.(7) OJ L 132, 6. 5. 1998, p. 11.(8) OJ L 122, 24. 4. 1998, p. 9.
",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;fresh fruit;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;tariff ceiling;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;Yugoslavia;territories of the former Yugoslavia,22
28569,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1295/2004 of 12 July 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 imposing a definitive countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel wire with a diameter of 1 mm or more originating in India. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 of 6 October 1997 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the basic Regulation), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Having regard to the proposal submitted by the Commission after consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A.   PREVIOUS PROCEDURE(1) The Council, by Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 (2), imposed a definitive countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel wire having a diameter of 1 mm or more (the product concerned), falling within CN code ex 7223 00 19 and originating in India. The measures took the form of an ad valorem duty ranging between 0 % and 35,4 % for individual exporters, with a rate of 48,8 % for non-cooperating exporters.B.   CURRENT PROCEDURE1.   Request for review(2) Subsequent to the imposition of definitive measures, the Commission received a request for the initiation of an accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999, pursuant to Article 20 of the basic Regulation, from one Indian producer, VSL Wires Limited (the applicant). The applicant claimed that it was not related to any other exporters of the product concerned in India. Furthermore, it claimed that it had not exported the product concerned during the original period of investigation (i.e. from 1 April 1997 to 31 March 1998), but had exported the product concerned to the Community after that period. On the basis of the above, it requested that an individual duty rate be established for it.2.   Initiation of an accelerated review(3) The Commission examined the evidence submitted by the applicant and considered it sufficient to justify the initiation of a review in accordance with the provisions of Article 20 of the basic Regulation. After consultation of the Advisory Committee and after the Community industry concerned had been given the opportunity to comment, the Commission initiated, by a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union (3), an accelerated review of Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 with regard to the company concerned and commenced its investigation.3.   Product concerned(4) The product covered by the current review is the same product as that under consideration in Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999, namely stainless steel wire having a diameter of 1 mm or more, containing by weight 2,5 % or more of nickel, excluding wire containing by weight 28 % or more but no more than 31 % of nickel and 20 % or more but no more than 22 % of chromium.4.   Investigation period(5) The investigation of subsidisation covered the period from 1 April 2002 to 31 March 2003 (the review investigation period).5.   Parties concerned(6) The Commission officially advised the applicant and the Government of India (GOI) of the initiation of the procedure. Furthermore, it gave other parties directly concerned the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing. However, no such views or any request for a hearing was received by the Commission.(7) The Commission sent a questionnaire to the applicant and received a full reply within the required deadline. The Commission sought and verified all information it deemed necessary for the purpose of the investigation and carried out a verification visit at the premises of the applicant.C.   SCOPE OF THE REVIEW(8) As no request for a review of the findings on injury was made in by the applicant, the review was limited to subsidisation.(9) The Commission examined the same subsidy schemes which were analysed in the original investigation. It also examined whether the applicant had used any subsidy schemes which were alleged to confer benefits in the original complaint but not found to have been used during the original investigation.D.   RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION1.   New exporter qualification(10) The applicant was able to satisfactorily demonstrate that it was not related, directly or indirectly, to any of the Indian exporting producers subject to the countervailing measures in force with regard to the product concerned.(11) The investigation confirmed that the applicant had not exported the product concerned during the original investigation period, i. e. from 1 April 1997 to 31 March 1998.(12) It was established that the applicant had only realised one sale to the Community which actually took place in August 2001, i. e. after the original investigation period but well before the review investigation period.(13) In reply to the questionnaire, the applicant identified only one contract that had been signed during the review investigation period, but the on-spot verification confirmed that the sale had never been materialised. Consequently, there was no irrevocable contractual obligation undertaken by the applicant to export to the Community.(14) However, it is noted that the company had significant export sales to other countries during the review investigation period which allowed for the calculation of the benefit accruing to export sales from subsidisation, since such benefits accrue regardless of the destination of these sales.2.   Subsidisation(15) On the basis of the information contained in the applicant's reply to the Commission's questionnaire, the following schemes were investigated:— Duty Entitlement Passbook Scheme,— Income Tax Exemption Scheme,— Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme,— Export Processing Zones/Export Oriented Units.3.   Duty Entitlement Passbook Scheme (DEPB)(16) It was established that the applicant received benefits under this scheme during the review investigation period. It made use of the DEPB on a post-export basis. The detailed description of the scheme is contained in paragraph 4.3 of the Export and Import Policy (Notification No 1/2002-07 of 31 March 2002 of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India).(17) The characteristics of the DEPB have not changed since the original investigation. The scheme is a subsidy contingent in law upon export performance, and it was therefore determined during the original investigation that it is deemed to be specific and countervailable under Article 3(4)(a) of the basic Regulation.(18) It was established that the applicant transferred all the DEPB credits to its related company Viraj Alloys Ltd. The same practice was also followed by three other related Indian companies of the applicant, i.e. Viraj Forgings Ltd, Viraj Impoexpo Ltd and Viraj Profiles Ltd. The investigation confirmed that Viraj Alloys Ltd is the provider of the raw materials of all the previous mentioned companies and used their transferred DEPB credits to make duty-free imports.4.   Income Tax Exemption Scheme (ITES)(19) It was established that the applicant received benefits under this scheme and in particular under Section 80HHC of the Indian Income Act.(20) The characteristics of the ITES have not changed since the original investigation. It was determined during the original investigation that the ITES is a countervailable subsidy, as the GOI confers a financial contribution to the company by forgoing government revenue in the form of direct taxes on profits from exports which would otherwise be due if the income tax exemptions were not claimed by the company. However, it was found that the ITES under Section 80HHC is gradually being phased out starting from the financial year 2000-2001 until the financial year 2004-2005 when no export profit would be exempted from income tax. During the review investigation period only 50 % of profits obtained from exports were exempted from income tax.(21) The subsidy is contingent in law upon export performance within the meaning of Article 3(4)(a) of the basic Regulation, since it exempts profits from export sales only, and is therefore deemed to be specific.(22) The benefit to the applicant has been calculated on the basis of the difference between the amount of taxes normally due with and without the benefit of the exemption during the review investigation period. The rate of income tax, including corporate tax plus surcharge, applicable during this period was 36,75 %. In order to establish the full benefit to the applicant and given that three companies related to the applicant have also exported the product concerned during the review investigation period (see recital 18), the amount of subsidy has been established taking into account the income tax exemptions under Section 80HHC of the applicant, Viraj Forgings Ltd, Viraj Impoexpo Ltd and Viraj Profiles Ltd. Given that the subsidy was not granted by reference to the quantities exported, the subsidy amount has been allocated over the total export turnover of the applicant and its related companies in accordance with the provisions of Article 7(2) of the basic Regulation. On this basis, it was established that VSL Wires Limited obtained under this scheme subsidies of 1,4 %.5.   Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCGS)(23) It was established that the applicant had not availed itself of the EPCGS.6.   Export Processing Zones (EPZ)/Export Oriented Units (EOU)(24) It was established that the applicant was not located in an EPZ and was not an EOU and, therefore, had not availed of the scheme.7.   Other schemes(25) It was established that the applicant had neither made use of new subsidy schemes which were established after the end of the original investigation period, nor had it received any ad hoc subsidies after this date.8.   Amount of countervailable subsidies(26) Taking account of the definitive findings relating to the various schemes as already set out, the amount of countervailable subsidies for the applicant is as follows:DEPB ITES TotalVSL Wires Limited 12,7 % 1,4 % 14,1 %E.   AMENDMENT OF THE MEASURES BEING REVIEWED(27) Based on the findings made during the investigation, it is considered that imports into the Community of stainless steel wire having a diameter of 1 mm or more produced and exported by VSL Wires Limited should be subject to a level of countervailing duty corresponding to individual amounts of subsidies established for this company during the review investigation period.(28) Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 should therefore be amended accordingly.F.   DISCLOSURE AND DURATION OF THE MEASURES(29) The Commission informed the applicant and the GOI of the essential facts and considerations on the basis of which it was intended to propose that Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 be amended. They were also given a reasonable period of time to comment.(30) In its response to the disclosure, the applicant claimed that the post-export DEPB is a substitution remission/ drawback scheme which was wrongly assessed by the Commission in terms of extent of subsidy and amount of countervailable benefit. It argued that the Commission's assessment of the benefits under this scheme was incorrect since only the excess duty drawback could be considered a subsidy and that the practical operations of the system have not been investigated by the Commission.(31) This review does not affect the date on which Council Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 will expire pursuant to Article 18(1) of the basic Regulation,. The table in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1599/1999 is hereby amended by adding the following:‘VSL Wires Limited, G-1/3 MIDC, Tarapur Industrial Area, Boisar District, Thane, Maharashtra, India 14,1 A444’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 July 2004.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. BOT(1)  OJ L 288, 21.10.1997, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 461/2004 (OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 12).(2)  OJ L 189, 22.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 164/2002 (OJ L 30, 31.1.2002, p. 9).(3)  OJ C 161, 10.7.2003, p. 2.(4)  OJ L 196, 25.7.2002, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 492/2004 (OJ L 80, 18.3.2004, p. 6).
",import;India;Republic of India;monetary compensatory amount;MCA;accession compensatory amount;compensatory amount;dismantling of MCA;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;wire;drawn product;wire drawing,22
42819,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 873/2013 of 11 September 2013 establishing a prohibition of fishing for saithe in areas IIIa and IV; EU waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32 by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 of 21 January 2013 fixing for 2013 the fishing opportunities available in EU waters and, to EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2013.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2013.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2013 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 11 September 2013.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 23, 25.1.2013, p. 54.ANNEXNo 36/TQ40Member State The NetherlandsStock POK/2A34.Species Saithe (Pollachius virens)Zone IIIa and IV; EU waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32Date 12.8.2013
",Norwegian Sea;North Sea;ship's flag;nationality of ships;Netherlands;Holland;Kingdom of the Netherlands;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;catch by species;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
19675,"2000/163/EC: Commission Decision of 18 February 2000 amending Commission Decision 92/160/EEC with regard to imports of equidae from Brazil (notified under document number C(2000) 365) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and imports from third countries of equidae(1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 13(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Decision 92/160/EEC(2), as last amended by Decision 1999/558/EC(3), establishes the regionalisation of certain third countries for imports of equidae.(2) The States Alagoas and Pernambuco of Brazil are included in the list of States of Brazil in the Annex to Decision 92/160/EEC from where Member States authorise imports of equidae.(3) Brazil reported cases of glanders in working horses in certain districts of the States Alagoas and Pernambuco. The origin of the infection remains so far unknown.(4) In accordance with Community legislation Member States are authorised to import equidae from third countries or in the case of official regionalisation from parts of the territory of a third country which have been free from glanders for the past six months prior to export. It is therefore appropriate to adapt the regionalisation to the disease situation in the country concerned.(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The words ""Alagoas, Pernambuco"" are deleted from the list of States of Brazil in the Annex of Decision 92/160/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 February 2000.For the CommissionDavid BYRNEMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 42.(2) OJ L 71, 18.3.1992, p. 27.(3) OJ L 211, 11.8.1999, p. 53.
",import;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Brazil;Federative Republic of Brazil;health certificate;equidae;ass;colt;donkey;equine species;foal;horse;mare;mule,22
36831,"Commission Directive 2009/96/EC of 31 July 2009 amending Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council to include disodium octaborate tetrahydrate as an active substance in Annex I thereto (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 16(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007 of 4 December 2007 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (2) establishes a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I, IA or IB to Directive 98/8/EC. That list includes disodium octaborate tetrahydrate.(2) Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, disodium octaborate tetrahydrate has been evaluated in accordance with Article 11(2) of Directive 98/8/EC for use in product-type 8, wood preservatives, as defined in Annex V to Directive 98/8/EC.(3) The Netherlands was designated as Rapporteur Member State and submitted the competent authority report, together with a recommendation, to the Commission on 7 July 2006 in accordance with Article 14(4) and (6) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007.(4) The competent authority report was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission. In accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, the findings of the review were incorporated, within the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products on 20 February 2009, in an assessment report.(5) It appears from the examinations made that biocidal products used as wood preservatives and containing disodium octaborate tetrahydrate may be expected to satisfy the requirements laid down in Article 5 of Directive 98/8/EC. It is therefore appropriate to include disodium octaborate tetrahydrate in Annex I, in order to ensure that in all Member States authorisations for biocidal products used as wood preservatives and containing disodium octaborate tetrahydrate can be granted, modified, or cancelled in accordance with Article 16(3) of Directive 98/8/EC.(6) However, unacceptable risks were identified for the in situ treatment of wood outdoors and for treated wood exposed to weathering. Therefore, authorisations for these uses should not be granted unless data have been submitted in order to demonstrate that the products can be used without unacceptable risks to the environment.(7) Not all potential uses have been evaluated at the Community level. It is therefore appropriate that Member States assess those risks to the compartments and populations that have not been representatively addressed in the Community level risk assessment and, when granting product authorisations, ensure that appropriate measures are taken or specific conditions imposed in order to mitigate the identified risks to acceptable levels.(8) In the light of the findings of the assessment report, it is appropriate to require that specific risk mitigation measures are applied at product authorisation level to products containing disodium octaborate tetrahydrate. In particular, appropriate measures should be taken to protect the soil and aquatic compartments since unacceptable risks to these compartments have been identified during the evaluation. Products should also be used with appropriate protective equipment if the risk identified for professional and industrial users cannot be reduced by other means.(9) It is important that the provisions of this Directive be applied simultaneously in all the Member States in order to ensure equal treatment of biocidal products on the market containing the active substance disodium octaborate tetrahydrate and also to facilitate the proper operation of the biocidal products market in general.(10) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I in order to permit Member States and the interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements entailed and to ensure that applicants who have prepared dossiers can benefit fully from the 10-year period of data protection, which, in accordance with Article 12(1)(c)(ii) of Directive 98/8/EC, starts from the date of inclusion.(11) After inclusion, Member States should be allowed a reasonable period to implement Article 16(3) of Directive 98/8/EC, and in particular, to grant, modify or cancel authorisations of biocidal products in product-type 8 containing disodium octaborate tetrahydrate to ensure that they comply with Directive 98/8/EC.(12) Directive 98/8/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(13) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products,. Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 31 August 2010 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 September 2011.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 31 July 2009.For the CommissionStavros DIMASMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 325, 11.12.2007, p. 3.ANNEXThe following entry ‘No 25’ is inserted in Annex I to Directive 98/8/EC:No Common Name IUPAC Name Minimum purity of the active substance in the biocidal product as placed on the market Date of inclusion Deadline for compliance with Article 16(3) Expiry date of inclusion Product type Specific provisions (1)‘25 disodium octaborate tetrahydrate disodium octaborate tetrahydrate 975 g/kg 1 September 2011 31 August 2013 31 August 2021 8 When assessing the application for authorisation of a product in accordance with Article 5 and Annex VI, Member States shall assess, when relevant for the particular product, the populations that may be exposed to the product and the use or exposure scenarios that have not been representatively addressed at the Community level risk assessment.1. Products authorised for industrial and professional use must be used with appropriate personal protective equipment, unless it can be demonstrated in the application for product authorisation that risks to industrial and/or professional users can be reduced to an acceptable level by other means.2. In view of the risks identified for the soil and aquatic compartments, products shall not be authorised for the in situ treatment of wood outdoors or for wood that will be exposed to weathering, unless data is submitted to demonstrate that the product will meet the requirements of Article 5 and Annex VI, if necessary by the application of appropriate risk mitigation measures. In particular, labels and/or safety-data sheets of products authorised for industrial use shall indicate that freshly treated timber must be stored after treatment under shelter and/or on impermeable hard standing to prevent direct losses to soil or water and that any losses must be collected for reuse or disposal.’(1)  For the implementation of the common principles of Annex VI, the content and conclusions of assessment reports are available on the Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/environment/biocides/index.htm
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;health legislation;health regulations;health standard;marketing standard;grading;plant health product;plant protection product;water treatment;chlorinisation;desalination;processing of waste water;purifying plant;purifying station;water purification;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban,22
2686,"2001/179/EC: Council Decision of 26 February 2001 setting the terms for financial support to Guinea-Bissau in the fisheries sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 37 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) In accordance with the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau on fishing off the coast of Guinea-Bissau signed at Bissau on 27 February 1980(2) (hereinafter "" the Agreement""), the Council, by Regulation (EC) No 2615/97(3), has approved a protocol which sets out fishing possibilities and financial compensation for the period from 16 June 1997 to 15 June 2001 (hereinafter ""the Protocol"").(2) As a result of the armed conflict which affected Guinea-Bissau from June 1998 until March 1999, the Government of Guinea-Bissau was not able to ensure the normal course of fishing activities under the said Agreement.(3) This exceptional situation endangered Community vessels and called for a temporary break in fishing under the said Agreement as from June 1998 until 1 April 1999. This temporary break in fishing also meant the non-payment pro rata temporis of the financial compensation referred to in Article 2 of the Protocol during the second year of its validity.(4) To facilitate the normal course of fishing activities by Community vessels under the Agreement following the armed conflict, there is a need to set the terms for financial support to Guinea-Bissau in the fisheries sector.(5) It is appropriate for a sum corresponding to the unpaid financial compensation to be allocated as financial aid for the restoration of facilities supporting fishing activities, including infrastructure for monitoring these activities, under rules to be determined in accord with the legitimate authorities in Guinea-Bissau,. The terms for granting financial support to Guinea-Bissau up to a maximum of EUR 6500000 for the restoration of facilities supporting fishing activities, shall be as follows:1. the financial support will cover the following activities in particular:- support for the management of the Ministry of Fishing and the rehabilitation of equipment and infrastructure in the fisheries department,- strengthening of the system for maritime monitoring and supervision,- revitalisation and reinforcement of the fisheries research programmes;2. on the basis of the presentation of a programme of activities by the Government of Guinea-Bissau, the Commission shall make available before 31 May 2001 to the Government of Guinea-Bissau, through the bank accounts notified by the Ministry of Fishing, an amount corresponding to 50 % of the cost of the planned activities;3. the Commission will pay the balance of the funds, after acceptance of a detailed report which the Government of Guinea-Bissau shall send to the European Commission delegation, before 31 May 2003. This report will describe in detail the implementation of these activities and the results obtained. The Commission reserves the right to ask the Ministry of Fishing for any supplementary information, and to re-examine the payments involved in the light of the effective implementation of these activities.. Done at Brussels, 26 February 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Winberg(1) OJ C 219, 30.7.1999, p. 33.(2) OJ L 226, 29.8.1980, p. 33.(3) OJ L 353, 24.12.1997, p. 7.
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Guinea-Bissau;Portuguese Guinea;Republic of Guinea-Bissau;fishery resources;fishing resources;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,22
3900,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2022/85 of 22 July 1985 on minimum quality requirements for dried plums, and prunes, eligible for production aid. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 516/77 of 14 March 1977 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 746/85 (2), and in particular Article 3d (4) thereof,Whereas Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 516/77 provides for a system of production aid for certain products; whereas Article 3d (1) (b) of the Regulation lays down that aid shall be paid only in respect of products which meet minimum quality standards to be laid down;Whereas the aim of such quality requirements is to avoid the production of products for which no demand exists or products which would create distortion of the market; whereas the requirements must be based on traditional, fair manufacturing procedures;Whereas to facilitate compliance with such quality requirements, dried plums purchased by the processor should also be subject to certain quality requirements; whereas payment of the minimum price to producers should be subject to compliance with those requirements;Whereas with a view to implementing the production aid system, this Regulation must be applied in conjunction with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1599/84 of 5 June 1984 laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of production aid for products processed from fruit and vegetables (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1455/85 (4), in particular as regards the examination of processed products;Whereas the quality requirements laid down in this Regulation are measures for implementing the production aid system; whereas quality requirements for the marketing of the products have not yet been established by the Community; whereas national requirements to that end may continue to be applied by the Member States, provided they are compatible with the provisions of the Treaty on the free movement of goods;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. To qualify for payment of the minimum price referred to in Article 3b of Regulation (EEC) No 516/77, dried plums derived from prunes d'Ente must comply with the characteristics set out in Annex I.2. To qualify for payment of the aid referred to in Article 3c of Regulation (EEC) No 516/77, prunes must comply with the characteristics set out in Annex II. Verification of the requirements for dried plums shall be effected on the basis of samples taken by the processor from a lot. For this purpose, 'a lot' means the number of containers presented jointly by the same producer, or his recognized producers' group or an association of such groups for acceptance by a processor or his processors' group or an association of such groups. The samples shall be examined by the processor or, where appropriate, by his representative. The results of the verification shall be recorded. 1. The processor shall daily, and at regular intervals during the processing period, verify that the prunes comply with the requirements for benefiting from aid. The result of the verification shall be recorded.2. The net weight of each sample to be examined shall be not less than 1 kilogram. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 September 1985.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 July 1985.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 73, 21. 3. 1977, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 81, 23. 3. 1985, p. 10.(3) OJ No L 152, 8. 6. 1984, p. 16.(4) OJ No L 144, 1. 6. 1985, p. 69.ANNEX  IMINIMUM QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIED PLUMS DERIVED FROM PRUNES D'ENTEDEFINITIONDried plums must be obtained by dehydration from physiologically ripe fresh plums of the prunes d'Ente variety, of the Prunus Domestica L. species.I. MINIMUM CHARACTERISTICS1. The dried fruit must be of sound and fair merchantable quality and fit for processing.2. The dried fruit must be:(a) well dried, with a moisture content of 21 to 23 %;(b) sound, that is to say, free from mould, rotting, insects, whether live or dead, and insect excrement;(c) fleshy, clean and free from dirt;(d) free from foreign smell and taste;(e) practically free from defective fruit and waste.3. The following tolerances are allowed:(a) Dried plums for industrial uses:(i) Such plums may have slight and/or serious defects without limits but shall not have more than 10 % by weight of fruit with very serious defects,(ii) The presence of not more than 0,3 % by weight of waste.(b) Other dried plums:(i) The presence of not more than 15 % by weight of fruit with defects, of which not more than 7,5 % by weight may be fruit with serious and very serious defects and where the fruit with very serious defects do not exceed 0,5 kilograms weight.(ii) The presence of not more than 0,2 % by weight of waste.II. DEFECTSDefects fall into three categories:- slight defects, which are minor defects of the skin,- serious defects, with are mainly serious defects of the skin,- very serious defects, which are mainly defects where the pulp has been damaged.The following definitions apply:A. Slight defects1. Terminal cracks or fissuresThese are cracks in the skin exceeding 10 mm in length at the end opposite the stem cavity. Such cracks must not exceed 15 mm, otherwise the defect is more serious and ranks as 'serious'.2. Small skin perforationsThis defect is deemed to be present if the skin is torn, damaged or missing over a length not exceeding 7 mm, and if the pulp does not emerge from the lesion. Such lesions may be caused by a fall on a hard surface, rough handling or insect attack.3. Callosities due to hail, of an aggregate area exceeding 3 mm in diameterScars caused by hail. The aggregate diameter must not exceed 10 mm, otherwise the defect ranks as 'serious'. 4. Grey patches, russeting or scabs, of an aggregate area exceeding 6 mm in diameterThis defect consists of a hard thickening of the skin, making patches of various shapes. The aggregate diameter must not exceed 20 mm, otherwise the defect ranks as 'serious'.B. Serious defects1. Consistency defectThis effect is usually due to insufficient ripening, resulting in defective colouring and soft pulp with a skin characterized by numerous shallow wrinkles.2. Cracks due to burstingNon-terminal cracks due to bursting of the fruit, followed by healing with hard excrescences, over a length exceeding 10 mm.3. Terminal cracksCracks at the apex exceeding 15 mm in length.4. PerforationsSkin perforations revealing the pulp over an area exceeding 7 mm in diameter.5. Partly crushed fruitPartly crushed fruit, parts of fruit or markedly misshapen fruit with the pulp in evidence.6. Callosities due to hailLesions due to hail, with scars over an aggregate area exceeding 10 mm in diameter.7. Grey patches or russetingHard patches over an aggregate area exceeding 20 mm in diameter.8. FissuresDeep fissures revealing the kernel.9. Deformation due to sun scorchSevere deformation due to sun scorch, resulting in the virtual absence of pulp on part of one side of the fruit, with the skin adhering unwrinkled to the kernel.C. Very serious defects1. Caramelized fruitFruit caramelized by too much heat, showing very dark colouring of the pulp or gaps between the kernel and pulp, or characteristic swelling giving the shape of fresh fruit.2. Monilia-attacked fruitFruit with light patches caused by Monilia attack, arrested by drying, but where the pulp, even if damaged, is only slightly altered.3. Soiled fruitFruit soiled by the presence of foreign matter (especially earth) which could be removed.4. Completely crushed fruitCompletely crushed fruit or parts of fruit. D. WasteThe term 'waste' is used to mean any material that might be present in a consignment of dried plums but may not, because of its nature or condition, be offered for human consumption or, if it remained in the fruit consignment, whatever its destination, might:- reduce the keeping qualities,- impair the appearance,- transmit unacceptable taste, odour or other defects to the rest of the fruit.The following are regarded as 'waste':1. Fruit bearing active mouldFruit bearing mould which is spreading.2. Moniliated-mummified fruitIndividual fruits or fruits which are compacted or welded together, the pulp having been destroyed and mummified by the complete development of Monilia.3. Rotten fruitFruit whose edibility is impaired or destroyed by micro-organisms (yeasts, moulds, bacteria).4. Fruit infested by insects and mitesFruits infested by live or dead animal pests (insects and mites at any stage in their biological cycle) or by insect excrement.5. Fruit encrusted with earth or other soil constituents6. Burnt fruitFruit burnt by excessive heat, showing gaps between the pulp and kernel, or characteristic swelling giving the shape of fresh plums.7. Foreign matterIndividual inedible parts of the fruit, such as stems, kernels and skin fragments, and foreign bodies or matter such as leaves, twigs and other plant matter, soil constituents such as earth or stones.ANNEX  IIMINIMUM QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PRUNESDEFINITIONPrunes must be obtained from dried plums meeting the characteristics set out in Annex I.MINIMUM CHARACTERISTICS1. Prunes must be sorted and size-graded unless intended for industrial use; the moisture content of the fruit must be 21 to 23 %. The fruit must also be:- intact, sound, fleshy, clean, free from mould, rotting and waste,- practically free from blemish liable to impair the quality or appearance of the product,- free from insects, whether live or dead, and insect excrement,- free from chemical residues,- free from abnormal smell and taste.2. The following tolerances are allowed:(a) Prunes for industrial usesSuch prunes may have slight and/or serious defects without limits but shall not have more than 10 % by weight of fruit with very serious defects.(b) Other prunesThe presence of not more than 15 % by weight of fruit with defects, of which not more than 7,5 % by weight of fruit with serious and very serious defects and where the fruit with very serious defects do not exceed 0,5 % by weight.3. The provisions of Annex I are applicable for determining the seriousness of the defects.
",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;minimum price;floor price;product quality;quality criterion;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;production aid;aid to producers,22
40333,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1184/2011 of 14 November 2011 establishing a prohibition of fishing for saithe in IIIa and IV; EU waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc, and Subdivisions 22-32 by vessels flying the flag of Sweden. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 57/2011 of 18 January 2011 fixing for 2011 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters (2), lays down quotas for 2011.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2011.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2011 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 November 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 24, 27.01.2011, p. 1.ANNEXNo 73/T&QMember State SwedenStock POK/2A34.Species Saithe (Pollachius virens)Zone IIIa and IV; EU waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc, and Subdivisions 22-32Date 31.10.2011
",Baltic Sea;Norwegian Sea;North Sea;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;Denmark;Kingdom of Denmark;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters,22
21188,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 369/2001 of 23 February 2001 laying down special measures derogating from Regulations (EC) No 800/1999, (EEC) No 3719/88 and (EC) No 1291/2000 in the cereal-based compound feedingstuffs sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2), and in particular Articles 13 and 21 thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Decision 2000/766/EC of 4 December 2000 concerning certain protection measures with regard to transmissible spongiform encephalopathies and the feeding of animal protein(3) requires the Member States to prohibit, in particular, the exportation to third countries of processed animal proteins intended for the feeding of farmed animals kept for the production of food.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 90/2001(5), lays down common detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on agricultural products.(3) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1127/1999(7), and, for licences applied for from 1 October 2000, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000(8) lay down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products.(4) Council Regulation (EEC) No 565/80(9), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2026/83(10), lays down general rules on the advance payment of export refunds in respect of agricultural products.(5) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1517/95(11) lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards the arrangements for the export and import of compound feedingstuffs based on cereals.(6) In view of the presence of processed animal protein in compound feedingstuffs based on cereals, health measures taken by the Community in relation to exports have seriously affected the financial interests of exporters. The possibilites for exportation under the terms of Regulations (EEC) No 565/80, (EC) No 800/1999, (EEC) No 3719/88 and (EC) No 1291/2000 have been restricted.(7) It is therefore necessary to limit the adverse impact on exporters by adopting special provisions applying to export operations that in these circumstances it has not been possible to complete, in particular the release of the security covering unused export licences.(8) These provisions should benefit only operators who can show on the basis of the documents referred to in Article 1(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89(12), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3235/94(13), that they have in the circumstances been unable to export.(9) Given the situation for operators, this Regulation should enter into force immediately.(10) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. 1. This Regulation shall apply to the products listed in Article 1(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1517/95.2. It shall apply only in cases where the exporter shows to the satisfaction of the competent authority that he was unable to complete export operations which were otherwise in accordance with Community rules, owing to the introduction of health measures taken by the Community due to the presence of processed animal proteins in cereal-based compound feedingstuffs.Competent authorities shall base their assessment on the commercial documents referred to in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89. 1. At the holder's request export licences issued under Regulation (EC) No 1517/95 that were applied for on or before 7 December 2000 shall be cancelled and the security released.2. On application by the exporter and concerning products for which by 31 December 2000:- the customs export formalities had been completed but they had not yet left the Community's customs territory or they had been placed under one of the customs control procedures referred to in Articles 4 and 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 565/80, the exporter shall repay any refund paid in advance and the various securities pertaining to the operations shall be released,- the customs formalities had been completed and they had left the Community's customs territory, they may be brought back. The exporter shall repay any refund paid in advance and the various securities pertaining to the operations shall be released.3. If entitlement to the refund is lost pursuant to the conditions laid down in this Regulation stipulate that the penalty specified in Article 51(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 shall not apply. For each situation indicated in Article 2, Member States shall, every Wednesday, report the quantities for products concerned for the previous week, specifying the date of issue of the licences and certificates and the respective CN codes. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 23 February 2001.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 306, 7.12.2000, p. 32.(4) OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11.(5) OJ L 14, 18.1.2001, p. 22.(6) OJ L 331, 2.12.1988, p. 1.(7) OJ L 135, 29.5.1999, p. 48.(8) OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1.(9) OJ L 62, 7.3.1980, p. 5.(10) OJ L 199, 22.7.1983, p. 12.(11) OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 51.(12) OJ L 388, 30.12.1989, p. 18.(13) OJ L 338, 28.12.1994, p. 16.
",manufactured feedingstuffs;compound feedingstuff;industrial feedingstuffs;oil cake;protein feed;animal nutrition;feeding of animals;nutrition of animals;cereal product;cereal preparation;processed cereal product;customs regulations;community customs code;customs legislation;customs treatment;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;customs document,22
40035,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 733/2011 of 22 July 2011 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Kołocz śląski/kołacz śląski (PGI)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Poland’s application to register the name ‘Kołocz śląski/kołacz śląski’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 22 July 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOŞMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 299, 5.11.2010, p. 7.ANNEXFoodstuffs listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 510/2006:Class 2.4.   Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s waresPOLANDKołocz śląski/kołacz śląski (PGI)
",Poland;Republic of Poland;confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,22
35439,"Directive 2008/103/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 amending Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators as regards placing batteries and accumulators on the market (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95(1) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),After consulting the Committee of the Regions,Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),Whereas:(1) Article 6(2) of Directive 2006/66/EC (3) should be clarified in order that batteries and accumulators which were legally placed on the market anywhere in the Community before 26 September 2008 and which do not comply with that Directive can remain on the market in the Community after this date. This clarification would provide legal certainty for batteries placed on the market in the Community and would ensure the smooth functioning of the internal market. The clarification is in line with the principle of waste minimisation and would contribute to reducing administrative burdens.(2) Directive 2006/66/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,. Amendment to Directive 2006/66/EC (2) of Directive 2006/66/EC shall be replaced by the following:‘2.   Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that batteries or accumulators which do not meet the requirements of this Directive are not placed on the market after 26 September 2008.Batteries and accumulators which do not meet the requirements of this Directive and which are placed on the market after this date shall be withdrawn from the market.’ Transposition1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 5 January 2009.When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. Entry into forceThis Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. AddresseesThis Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Strasbourg, 19 November 2008.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentH.-G. PÖTTERINGFor the CouncilThe PresidentJ.-P. JOUYET(1)  Opinion delivered on 9 July 2008 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2)  Opinion of the European Parliament of 9 July 2008 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 20 October 2008.(3)  OJ L 266, 26.9.2006, p. 1.
",waste management;landfill site;rubbish dump;waste treatment;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;environmental protection;conservation of nature;nature protection;preservation of the environment;protection of nature;withdrawal from the market;precautionary withdrawal from the market;electricity storage device;accumulator;battery;electronic waste;electrical waste;used battery;waste electrical and electronic equipment,22
11305,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 267/93 of 5 February 1993 on the sale at a price fixed in advance of unprocced dried figs from the 1991 harvest to distillation industries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1569/92 (2), and in particular Article 8 (7)  thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1206/90 of 7 May 1990 laying down general rules for the system of production aid for processed fruit and vegetables (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) 2202/90 (4), and in particular Article 6 (2) thereof,Whereas Article 6 (2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 626/85 of 12 March 1985 on the purchasing, selling and storage of unprocessed dried grapes and figs by storage agencies (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3601/90 (6), provides that  products intended for specific uses shall be sold at prices fixed in advance or determined by an invitation to tender;Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1707/85 of 21 June 1985 on the sale of unprocessed dried figs by storage agencies for the manufacture of alcohol (7) provides that unprocessed dried figs may be sold at a price fixed in advance to distillation  industries;Whereas the Greek storage agency is holding roughly 786 tonnes of unprocessed dried figs from the 1991 harvest; whereas these products cannot find outlets for direct human consumption; whereas the products should be offered to the distillation  industries;Whereas the selling price should be fixed in such a way that disturbance of the Community market in alcohol and spirituous beverages is avoided;Whereas the amount of the processing security provided for in Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1707/85 should be fixed, taking into consideration the difference between the normal market price for dried figs and the selling price fixed by this  Regulation;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. The Greek storage agency shall undertake the sale of unprocessed dried figs from the 1991 harvest to the distillation industries in accordance with the provisions of Regulations (EEC) No 626/85 and (EEC) No 1707/85 at a price fixed at ECU  2,35 per 100 kilograms net.2. The processing security referred to in Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1707/85 is fixed at ECU 8 per 100 kilograms net. 1. Purchase applications shall be submitted to the Greek storage agency Sykiki, at the head office of IDAGEP, Acharnon Street 241, Athens, Greece, for products held by that agency.2. Information on the quantities and places where the products are stored may be obtained from the Greek storage agency Sykiki, Kritis Street 13, Kalamata, Greece. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 February 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 166, 20. 6. 1992, p. 5.(3) OJ No L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 74.(4) OJ No L 201, 31. 7. 1990, p. 4.(5) OJ No L 72, 13. 3. 1985, p. 7.(6) OJ No L 350, 14. 2. 1990, p. 54.(7) OJ No L 163, 22. 6. 1985, p. 38.
",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;Greece;Hellenic Republic;storage;storage facility;storage site;warehouse;warehousing;sale;offering for sale;distillation;compulsory distillation;distillation operation;preventive distillation;special distillation;voluntary distillation;wine delivery,22
5999,"Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/602 of 9 February 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 of the European Parliament and the Council as regards the vulnerability threshold defined in point 1(b) of Annex VII to that Regulation. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to point (a) of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) No 978/2012, a country benefiting from the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) may benefit from the tariff preferences provided under the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance if it is considered vulnerable due to lack of diversification and insufficient integration within the international trading system, as defined in Annex VII.(2) In accordance with point 1(b) of Annex VII, in addition to the condition of point 1(a) of that Annex, for a country to be considered vulnerable, it is to be a country of which the imports of products listed in Annex IX into the Union represent less than the threshold of 2 % in value of the total imports into the Union of products listed in that Annex originating in GSP beneficiary countries, as an average during the last 3 consecutive years.(3) Where the list of GSP beneficiary countries is amended, Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 empowers the Commission to adopt delegated acts to amend Annex VII in order to review the vulnerability threshold defined in point 1(b) of Annex VII (hereinafter vulnerability threshold) so as to maintain proportionally the same weight of the vulnerability threshold as calculated in accordance with Annex VII.(4) With effect from 1 January 2015, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1421/2013 (2) removed China, Ecuador, the Maldives and Thailand from the list of GSP beneficiary countries listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 978/2012. Due to the substantial share of GSP imports represented by the abovementioned countries, their removal from the list of beneficiaries necessitates the amendment of the vulnerability threshold.(5) As a result of all the amendments to the list of countries in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 between the entry into force of that Regulation and 1 January 2015, the total imports into the Union from all GSP beneficiary countries taken as an average during the last 3 consecutive years (2011-2013) would decrease to 30,55 %. Therefore, an increase of the vulnerability threshold from 2 % to 6,5 % as from 1 January 2015 would maintain proportionally the same weight of the vulnerability threshold as laid down in Annex VII.(6) In line with paragraph 4 of the Common Understanding on delegated acts between the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission, appropriate and transparent consultations, including at expert level, have been carried out on this Regulation,. In point 1(b) of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 978/2012, the threshold ‘2 %’ is replaced by ‘6,5 %.’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2015.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 February 2015.For the CommissionThe PresidentJean-Claude JUNCKER(1)  OJ L 303, 31.10.2012, p. 1.(2)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1421/2013 of 30 October 2013 amending Annexes I, II and IV to Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences (OJ L 355, 31.12.2013, p. 1).
",developing countries;Third World;Third World countries;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;aid recipient;recipient country;eligibility criteria;criteria for Community financing;sustainable development;bio-economy;bioeconomy;eco-development,22
15896,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2453/96 of 18 December 1996 on the opening of tariff quotas for the importation of certain goods from Norway resulting from the processing of agricultural products as referred to in the Annex to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 7 (2) thereof,Having regard to the Council Decision of 6 December 1996 (2), concerning Protocol 2 of the Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Norway,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1460/96 of 25 July 1996 establishing the detailed rules for implementing the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products, as provided for in Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 (3), provides in Article 10 for the management of quotas;Whereas it is appropriate to open, for 1996, the quota referred to in Part IV of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the amendment of Protocol 2 of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation comply with the opinion of the Management Committee for horizontal questions relating to the trading of processed agricultural products outside Annex II,. 1. From 1 January to 31 December 1996, the goods from Norway which are listed in the Annex to this Regulation shall be subject to the duties recorded in this Annex within the limits of the annual quotas mentioned therein.2. Quota No 09.0764, however, is opened from 1 September to 31 December 1996. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall be applicable from 1 January 1996, with the exception of Article 1 (2) which shall be applicable from 1 September 1996.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 1996.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 318, 20. 12. 1993, p. 18.(2) Not yet published in the Official Journal.(3) OJ No L 187, 26. 7. 1996, p. 18.ANNEXNORWAY>TABLE>
",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;Norway;Kingdom of Norway;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products,22
41090,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 221/2012 of 14 March 2012 amending the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin, as regards the substance closantel  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 laying down Community procedures for the establishment of residue limits of pharmacologically active substances in foodstuffs of animal origin, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 and amending Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1), and in particular Article 14 in conjunction with Article 17 thereof,Having regard to the opinion of the European Medicines Agency formulated by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use,Whereas:(1) The maximum residue limit (MRL) for pharmacologically active substances intended for use in the Union in veterinary medicinal products for food-producing animals or in biocidal products used in animal husbandry should be established in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 470/2009.(2) Pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding MRLs in foodstuffs of animal origin are set out in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 of 22 December 2009 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin (2).(3) Closantel is currently included in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 as an allowed substance, for bovine and ovine species, applicable to muscle, fat, liver and kidney, excluding animals producing milk for human consumption.(4) Ireland has submitted to the European Medicines Agency a request for an opinion for the extrapolation of the existing entry for closantel applicable to bovine and ovine milk.(5) The Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use has recommended the establishment of provisional MRL for closantel for bovine and ovine milk and the removal of the provision ‘Not for use in animals from which milk is produced for human consumption’.(6) The entry for closantel in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 should therefore be amended to include the recommended provisional MRL for bovine and ovine milk and to remove the existing provision ‘Not for use in animals from which milk is produced for human consumption’. The provisional MRL set out in that Table for closantel should expire on 1 January 2014. The CVMP recommended a two-year period to allow for the completion of scientific studies required to respond to the list of questions addressed by the CVMP to Ireland.(7) It is appropriate to provide for a reasonable period of time for the stakeholders concerned to take measures that may be required to comply with the newly set MRL.(8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Veterinary Medicinal Products,. The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 14 May 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 March 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 152, 16.6.2009, p. 11.(2)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2010, p. 1.ANNEXThe entry corresponding to closantel in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 is replaced by the following:Pharmacologically active substance Marker residue Animal species MRL Target tissues Other provisions Therapeutic classification‘Closantel Closantel Bovine 1 000 μg/kg Muscle  Antiparasitic agents/Agents against endoparasites’3 000 μg/kg Fat1 000 μg/kg Liver3 000 μg/kg KidneyOvine 1 500 μg/kg Muscle2 000 μg/kg Fat1 500 μg/kg Liver5 000 μg/kg KidneyBovine, Ovine 45 μg/kg Milk Provisional MRL shall expire on 1 January 2014
",drinking milk;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;animal product;livestock product;product of animal origin;cattle;bovine species;breed of cattle;buffalo;full-grown cattle;ruminant;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;veterinary drug;veterinary medicines,22
26227,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1063/2003 of 20 June 2003 setting export refunds in the processed fruit and vegetable sector other than those granted on added sugar (provisionally preserved cherries, peeled tomatoes, sugar-preserved cherries, prepared hazelnuts, certain orange juices). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products(1), as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 453/2002(2), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 16(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1429/95(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1176/2002(4), set implementing rules for export refunds on products processed from fruit and vegetables other than those granted for added sugar.(2) Article 16(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 states that to the extent necessary to permit exportation of economically significant quantities export refunds can be granted on the products listed at Article 1(2)(a) of that Regulation within the limits ensuing from agreements concluded in line with Article 300 of the Treaty. Article 18(4) of that Regulation provides that if the refund on the sugar incorporated in the products listed in Article 1(2)(b) is insufficient to allow exportation of these products the refund set in line with Article 17 thereof shall apply to them.(3) Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 requires that it be ensured that trade flows that have already arisen as a result of granting of export refunds are not disturbed. For that reason the quantities should be set product by product using the agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds established by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 118/2003(6).(4) Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 requires that when refunds are set account is taken of the existing situation and outlook for prices and availability on the Community market of products processed from fruit and vegetables and for international trade prices, of marketing and transport costs and of the economic aspects of the exportation envisaged.(5) Article 17(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 requires that when prices on the Community market are determined account is taken of the prices that are most favourable from the point of view of exportation.(6) The international trade situation or specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to differentiate the refund on a given product by destination.(7) Economically significant exports can at present be made of provisionally preserved cherries, peeled tomatoes, sugar-preserved cherries, prepared hazelnuts and certain orange juices.(8) Export refund rates and quantities should therefore be set for these products.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Processed Fruit and Vegetables,. 1. Export refund rates in the processed fruit and vegetable sector, periods for lodging and for issuing licence applications and the quantities permitted are stipulated in the Annex hereto.2. Licences for food aid purposes issued as indicated in Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000(7) shall not be counted against the quantities indicated in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 June 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 June 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29.(2) OJ L 72, 14.3.2002, p. 9.(3) OJ L 141, 24.6.1995, p. 28.(4) OJ L 170, 29.6.2002, p. 69.(5) OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1.(6) OJ L 20, 24.1.2003, p. 3.(7) OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1.ANNEXto the Commission Regulation of 20 June 2003 setting export refunds for the processed fruit and vegetable sector other than those granted on added sugar (provisionally preserved cherries, peeled tomatoes, sugar-preserved cherries, prepared hazelnuts, certain orange juices)Period for lodging licence applications: 24 June to 23 October 2003.Licence assignment period: July to October 2003.>TABLE>
",processed foodstuff;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;export;export sale,22
41651,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1045/2012 of 8 November 2012 on a derogation from Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 as regards the rules of origin used for the purposes of the scheme of generalised tariff preferences to take account of the special situation of El Salvador regarding exports of certain fisheries products to the Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (1), and in particular Article 247 thereof,Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (2), and in particular Article 89(1)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) By Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 (3) applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences from 1 January 2009, the Union granted generalised tariff preferences to El Salvador.(2) Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 establishes the definition of the concept of originating products to be used for the purpose of the scheme of generalised tariff preferences (GSP). Article 89 of that Regulation provides for a derogation from that definition in favour of beneficiary countries benefiting from GSP.(3) By letter dated 30 March 2012, El Salvador submitted a request for a derogation from the GSP rules of origin in accordance with Article 89 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. By letters dated 20 June 2012 and 30 July 2012, El Salvador submitted additional information in support of this request.(4) The request concerns a total annual quantity of 4 000 tonnes of cooked, frozen and vacuum-packed tuna fillets known as ‘loins’ (hereafter ‘tuna loins’) of CN code 1604 14 16 for a period from 1 July until 31 December 2012.(5) The request demonstrates that, without the derogation, the ability of the Salvadorian fish processing industry to continue to export tuna loins eligible for preferential tariff treatment to the Union would be significantly affected.(6) The derogation is therefore required in order to give El Salvador sufficient time to prepare its fish processing industry to comply with the rules for the acquisition of preferential origin of tuna loins. This sufficient time is needed in order to secure adequate flows of originating tuna to the country by the government and the processing industries of El Salvador.(7) Given the existing supply flows and production patterns, the derogation should be granted in respect of yearly quantities of 1 975 tonnes for tuna loins of CN code ex 1604 14 16. In order to ensure that the temporary derogation be limited to the time needed for El Salvador to achieve compliance with the rules for the acquisition of preferential origin of tuna loins, the derogation should be granted from 1 January 2012 until 30 June 2013. The quota amount for 2013 should be defined on a pro rata basis to the period of the derogation granted. Consequently, the quota amounts should be set out at 1 975 tonnes for 2012, and 987,5 tonnes for 2013.(8) In order to ensure the continuity of exports of the processed fish eligible for preferential tariff treatment from El Salvador to the Union, the derogation should be granted with retroactive effect from 1 January 2012.(9) For the sake of clarity and in order for tuna loins of CN code ex 1604 14 16 to benefit from the derogation, it is appropriate to set out explicitly that the only non-originating materials to be used for the manufacture of the said tuna loins should be tuna of HS headings 0302 or 0303.(10) Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 lays down rules relating to the management of tariff quotas. In order to ensure efficient management conducted in close cooperation between the authorities of El Salvador, the customs authorities of the Union and the Commission, those rules should apply mutatis mutandis to the quantities imported under the derogation granted by this Regulation.(11) In order to allow efficient monitoring of the operation of the derogation, it is necessary to lay down the obligation for the authorities of El Salvador to communicate regularly to the Commission details of the certificates of origin Form A which have been issued.(12) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. By way of derogation from Articles 72, 73 and 75 to 79 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93, cooked, frozen and vacuum-packed tuna fillets known as ‘loins’ of CN code ex 1604 14 16 produced in El Salvador from non-originating tuna of HS headings 0302 or 0303 shall be regarded as originating in El Salvador in accordance with the terms set out in Articles 2, 3 and 4 of this Regulation. The derogation provided for in Article 1 shall apply to products exported from El Salvador and declared for release for free circulation in the Union during the period from 1 January 2012 until 30 June 2013 and up to the quantities set out in the Annex to this Regulation. The quantities set out in the Annex to this Regulation shall be managed in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. The customs authorities of El Salvador shall take the necessary steps to carry out quantitative checks on exports of the products referred to in Article 1.Box 4 of certificates of origin Form A issued by the competent authorities of El Salvador pursuant to this Regulation shall bear one of the following endorsements:— ‘Derogation — Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No …/2012’,— ‘Excepción — Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) no …/2012 de la Comisión’.The competent authorities of El Salvador shall forward to the Commission, by the end of the month following each civil quarter, a quarterly statement of the quantities in respect of which certificates of origin Form A have been issued pursuant to this Regulation and the serial numbers of those certificates. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2012.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 November 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 211, 6.8.2008, p. 1.ANNEXOrder No CN code Description of goods Period Quantities09.1629 ex 1604 14 16 Cooked, frozen and vacuum-packed tuna fillets known as ‘loins’ 1.1.2012 to 31.12.2012 1 9751.1.2013 to 30.6.2013 987,5
",generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;fishery product;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;deep-frozen product;deep-frozen food;deep-frozen foodstuff;import (EU);Community import;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;El Salvador;Republic of El Salvador,22
4706,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 311/2008 of 3 April 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 318/2007 laying down animal health conditions for imports of certain birds into the Community and the quarantine conditions thereof (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 10(3) and the first subparagraph of Article 10(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13 July 1992 laying down animal health requirements governing trade and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A(I) to Directive 90/425/EEC (2), and in particular the fourth indent of Article 18(1),Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 318/2007 (3) lays down the animal health conditions for imports of certain birds other than poultry into the Community and the quarantine conditions applicable to such birds after import.(2) Annex V to that Regulation sets out a list of quarantine facilities and centres approved by the competent authorities of the Member States for import of certain birds other than poultry.(3) The Czech Republic, Austria and the United Kingdom have reviewed their approved quarantine facilities and centres and have sent an updated list of those quarantine facilities and centres to the Commission. The list of approved quarantine facilities and centres set out in Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 318/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly.(4) Regulation (EC) No 318/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 318/2007 is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirely and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 April 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 352).(2)  OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54. Directive as last amended by Commission Decision 2007/265/EC (OJ L 114, 1.5.2007, p. 17).(3)  OJ L 84, 24.3.2007, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 86/2008 (OJ L 27, 31.1.2008, p. 8).ANNEX‘ANNEX VList of approved facilities and centres as referred to in Article 6(1)ISO country code Country name Approval number of quarantine facility or centreAT AUSTRIA AT OP Q1AT AUSTRIA AT-KO-Q1AT AUSTRIA AT-3-HO-Q-1AT AUSTRIA AT-3-KO-Q2AT AUSTRIA AT-3-ME-Q1AT AUSTRIA AT-4-KI-Q1AT AUSTRIA AT 4 WL Q 1AT AUSTRIA AT-4-VB-Q1AT AUSTRIA AT 6 10 Q 1AT AUSTRIA AT 6 04 Q 1BE BELGIUM BE VQ 1003BE BELGIUM BE VQ 1010BE BELGIUM BE VQ 1011BE BELGIUM BE VQ 1012BE BELGIUM BE VQ 1013BE BELGIUM BE VQ 1016BE BELGIUM BE VQ 1017BE BELGIUM BE VQ 3001BE BELGIUM BE VQ 3008BE BELGIUM BE VQ 3014BE BELGIUM BE VQ 3015BE BELGIUM BE VQ 4009BE BELGIUM BE VQ 4017BE BELGIUM BE VQ 7015CY CYPRUS CB 0011CY CYPRUS CB 0012CY CYPRUS CB 0061CY CYPRUS CB 0013CY CYPRUS CB 0031CZ CZECH REPUBLIC 21750016CZ CZECH REPUBLIC 21750027CZ CZECH REPUBLIC 21750050CZ CZECH REPUBLIC 61750009DE GERMANY BB-1DE GERMANY BW-1DE GERMANY BY-1DE GERMANY BY-2DE GERMANY BY-3DE GERMANY BY-4DE GERMANY HE-1DE GERMANY HE-2DE GERMANY NI-1DE GERMANY NI-2DE GERMANY NI-3DE GERMANY NW-1DE GERMANY NW-2DE GERMANY NW-3DE GERMANY NW-4DE GERMANY NW-5DE GERMANY NW-6DE GERMANY NW-7DE GERMANY NW-8DE GERMANY RP-1DE GERMANY SN-1DE GERMANY SN-2DE GERMANY TH-1DE GERMANY TH-2ES SPAIN ES/01/02/05ES SPAIN ES/05/02/12ES SPAIN ES/05/03/13ES SPAIN ES/09/02/10ES SPAIN ES/17/02/07ES SPAIN ES/04/03/11ES SPAIN ES/04/03/14ES SPAIN ES/09/03/15ES SPAIN ES/09/06/18ES SPAIN ES/10/07/20FR FRANCE 38.193.01GR GREECE GR.1GR GREECE GR.2HU HUNGARY HU12MK001IE IRELAND IRL-HBQ-1-2003 Unit AIT ITALY 003AL707IT ITALY 305/B/743IT ITALY 132BG603IT ITALY 170BG601IT ITALY 233BG601IT ITALY 068CR003IT ITALY 006FR601IT ITALY 054LCO22IT ITALY I – 19/ME/01IT ITALY 119RM013IT ITALY 006TS139IT ITALY 133VA023MT MALTA BQ 001NL NETHERLANDS NL-13000NL NETHERLANDS NL-13001NL NETHERLANDS NL-13002NL NETHERLANDS NL-13003NL NETHERLANDS NL-13004NL NETHERLANDS NL-13005NL NETHERLANDS NL-13006NL NETHERLANDS NL-13007NL NETHERLANDS NL-13008NL NETHERLANDS NL-13009NL NETHERLANDS NL-13010PL POLAND 14084501PT PORTUGAL 05.01/CQAPT PORTUGAL 01.02/CQAUK UNITED KINGDOM 21/07/01UK UNITED KINGDOM 21/07/02UK UNITED KINGDOM 01/08/01’
",veterinary inspection;veterinary control;veterinary legislation;veterinary regulations;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;third country;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;bird;bird of prey;migratory bird,22
11989,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 3049/93 of 4 November 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 570/88 on the sale of butter at reduced prices and the granting of aid for butter and concentrated butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice cream and other foodstuffs. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2071/92 (2), and in particular Articles 6 (7), 12 (3) and 28 thereof,Whereas, following the amendments made by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1813/93 (3) to Regulation (EEC) No 570/88 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2443/93 (5), divergences have been found in certain Member States in the interpretation of the  term 'intermediate products'; whereas in order to remedy this situation and to avoid any discrimination between Community operators, criteria should be laid down to permit objectively and transparency in the identification of those products; whereas,  furthermore, for technical and commercial reasons, products other than products falling within codes 0401 to 0406 of the Combined Nomenclature, with the exception of CN codes 0402 21 19 and 0402 21 99, should be considered to be 'intermediate products'  and Annex IX to Regulation (EEC) No 570/88 should be amended to include as intermediate products products falling within CN code 1704 90 30;Whereas, notwithstanding the general rules, Article 21 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 570/88, for imperative and duly justified commercial reasons, provides for the possibility of a change in the intended use between formula A/C/D and formula B; whereas  that derogation must be strictly interpreted and applied where the minimum selling prices or where appropriate, the maximum levels of aid are different for formula A/C/D and formula B; whereas such a strict application is unnecessary where the minimum  selling prices or, where appropriate, the maximum levels of aid are identical for the two formulae; whereas, therefore, a change in the intended use may be authorized at the request of the operator;Whereas, pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 570/88, intermediate products and processing establishments must receive prior approval from 1 August 1993; whereas, for administrative reasons and for reasons of judicial security, approval given  before 1 August should be considered valid until the approval procedure is completed and at the latest until 30 November 1993;Whereas the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products has not issued an opinion in the time limit laid down by its Chairman,. Regulation (EEC) No 570/88 is hereby amended as follows:1. The following sentence is added to Article 9 (1) (a):'However, approval for intermediate products approved before 1 August 1993 shall be valid until the competent authority has completed its examination of the application and at the latest until 30 November 1993.'2. In Article 9a, the terms 'falling within CN codes 0401 and 0405' are replaced by the terms 'falling within CN codes 0401, 0402 (with the exception of CN codes 0402 21 19 and 0402 21 99), 0403, 0404, 0405 and 0406'.3. The following subparagraph is added to Article 21 (4):'However, where the minimum selling price or, where appropriate, the maximum level of aid referred to in Article 18 (1) are identical for formula A/C/D and formula B, the competent authority may authorize, under its supervision and in compliance with  the provisions of this Regulation, a change in the intended use between the two formulae at the request of the tenderer.'4. In point 1 of Annex IX, the terms 'falling within CN code 1806' are replaced by the terms 'falling within CN codes 1704 90 30 and 1806'. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 November 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 215, 30. 7. 1992, p. 64.(3) OJ No L 166, 8. 7. 1993, p. 16.(4) OJ No L 55, 1. 3. 1988, p. 31.(5) OJ No L 224, 3. 9. 1993, p. 8.
",confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;cream;dairy cream;dairy ice cream;fruit ice cream;discount sale;promotional sale;reduced-price sale;butter;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union,22
35418,"Commission Directive 2008/65/EC of 27 June 2008 amending Directive 91/439/EEC on driving licences. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/439/EEC of 29 July 1991 on driving licences (1), and in particular Article 7a (2) thereof,Whereas:(1) The list of codes as described in Annex I and Ia to Directive 91/439/EEC needs to be adapted.(2) Community code 78, restricting the right to drive vehicles within a driving licence category to vehicles with automatic transmission only, should be amended in view of scientific and technical progress in the field.(3) The minimum requirements for driving test vehicles as laid down in Annex II of Directive 91/439/EEC need to be aligned with the change in the definition of Community code 78.(4) The minimum requirements for theory and practical tests as laid down in Annex II of Directive 91/439/EEC should be reviewed in order to bring the testing requirements into line with the demands of daily traffic with regard to the use of tunnels so as to improve the road safety level of this particular part of the road infrastructure.(5) The periods laid down in points 5.2 and 6.2.5 of Annex II to Directive 91/439/EEC have proved to be inadequate for the satisfactory implementation of the necessary measures. A supplementary period should be granted.(6) Directive 91/439/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Directive are in conformity with the opinion of the Committee on driving licences,. Directive 91/439/EEC is amended as follows:1. in Annex I, point (2), concerning page 4 of the licence and in Annex Ia, point (2), concerning page 2 of the licence, point (a)(12), the wording of Community code 10.02 is replaced by the following:‘10.02. Vehicles without a clutch pedal (or lever operated manually for categories A or A1)’;2. in Annex I, point (2), concerning page 4 of the licence and in Annex Ia, point (2), concerning page 2 of the licence, point (a)(12), the wording of Community code 78 is replaced by the following:3. Annex II is amended as follows:(a) in point 2.1.3, the following indent is added:‘— safe driving in road tunnels’;(b) in point 5.1, the second and the third paragraphs are replaced by the following:(c) in point 5.2, the final paragraph is replaced by the following:(d) in the second paragraph of point 6.2.5, ‘five years after entry into force of this Directive’ is replaced by ‘by 30 September 2008’;(e) in points 6.3.8, 7.4.8 and 8.3.8 the word ‘tunnels’ is added to the list of special road features covered. 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 30 September 2008 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the essential provisions of national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 27 June 2008.For the CommissionAntonio TAJANIVice-President(1)  OJ L 237, 24.8.1991, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/103/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 344).(2)  OJ L 168, 28.6.2008, p. 36.’
",driving licence;penalty points driving licence;traffic regulations;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;road safety;breathalyser test;driver protection;field of vision;helmet;technical standard;driving instruction;driving lessons;driving school;technological change;adaptation to technical progress;digital revolution;technical progress;technological development;technological progress,22
44349,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 989/2014 of 19 September 2014 opening and providing for the management of Union tariff quotas for agricultural products originating in Georgia. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Decision 2014/494/EU of 16 June 2014 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and Georgia, of the other part (1), and the provisional application of Title IV thereof concerning trade and trade-related matters,Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (2), and in particular Article 184 thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Decision No 2014/494/EU authorised the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and Georgia, of the other part (the Agreement) (3). Pursuant to Decision No 2014/494/EU, the Agreement is to be applied on a provisional basis, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion.(2) Pursuant to Article 431(4) of the Agreement, the provisional application will be effective from the first day of the second month following the exchange of notifications. The last notification was made on 25 July 2014. Therefore, the Agreement applies on a provisional basis from 1 September 2014.(3) Annex II-A to the Agreement lists the Union's import tariff quotas for certain goods originating in Georgia. It is therefore necessary to open tariff quotas for those goods.(4) In order to benefit from the tariff concessions provided for in this Regulation, the goods listed in the Annex should be accompanied by proof of origin as provided for in the Agreement.(5) The tariff quotas should be managed by the Commission on a first-come, first-served basis in accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 (4).(6) The Agreement is applied provisionally as of 1 September 2014. In order to ensure the effective application and management of the tariff quotas granted under the Agreement, this Regulation should apply from that date.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. Union tariff quotas are opened for goods originating in Georgia and listed in the Annex. The customs duties applicable to imports into the Union of goods originating in Georgia and listed in that Annex shall, within the respective tariff quotas set out in that Annex, be suspended. The goods listed in the Annex shall be accompanied by a proof of origin as set out in Protocol I to the Agreement. The tariff quotas set out in the Annex shall be managed by the Commission in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 September 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 September 2014.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 261, 30.8.2014, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.(3)  Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and Georgia, of the other part (OJ L 261, 30.8.2014, p. 4).(4)  Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1).ANNEXNotwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, the wording of the description of the products is to be considered as having no more than an indicative value, the scope of the preferential scheme being determined, within the context of this Annex, by CN codes as they exist at the time of adoption of this Regulation.Order No CN code Description of goods Quota period Annual quota volume09.6820 0703 20 00 Garlic, fresh or chilled From 1.9.2014 to 31.12.2014 220From 1.1. to 31.12.2015 and for each period thereafter from 1.1. to 31.12. 220
",bulb vegetable;garlic;onion;scallion;shallot;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;suspension of customs duties;customs procedure suspending import duties;suspension of tariff duty;tariff dismantling;Georgia,22
43510,"2014/665/EU: Council Decision of 18 February 2014 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union and its Member States, and provisional application of the Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 217, in conjunction with Article 218(5) and the second subparagraph of Article 218(8) thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Croatia, and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 6(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:(1) On 24 September 2012, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations, on behalf of the Union and its Member States and the Republic of Croatia, with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in order to conclude a Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union (‘the Protocol’).(2) Those negotiations were successfully completed and the Protocol was approved by the Government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, through an Exchange of Letters on 25 October 2013.(3) The Protocol should be signed on behalf of the Union and its Member States, subject to its conclusion at a later date.(4) The conclusion of the Protocol is subject to a separate procedure as regards matters falling within the competence of the European Atomic Energy Community.(5) In view of Croatia's accession to the Union on 1 July 2013, the Protocol should be applied on a provisional basis from that date, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion,. The signing on behalf of the Union and its Member States of the Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Protocol.The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Union and its Member States. The Protocol shall be applied on a provisional basis, in accordance with its Article 13(2), as from 1 July 2013, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 18 February 2014.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. STOURNARAS
",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;protocol to an agreement;signature of an agreement;interim agreement (EU);EC interim agreement;provisional implementation of an EC agreement;Croatia;Republic of Croatia;Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;FYROM;Macedonia-Skopje;The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;ex-Yugoslav republic;stabilisation and association agreement;SAA;stabilization and association agreement,22
43483,"Council Decision 2014/537/CFSP of 3 July 2014 on the signing and conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Central African Republic concerning the detailed arrangements for the transfer to the Central African Republic of persons detained by the European Union military operation (EUFOR RCA) in the course of carrying out its mandate, and concerning the guarantees applicable to such persons. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 37 thereof, in conjunction with Article 218(5) and (6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,Whereas:(1) On 10 February 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/73/CFSP (1) on a Union military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA).(2) Following the adoption, on 14 March 2014, of a Decision by the Council authorising the opening of negotiations, the High Representative, in accordance with Article 37 of the Treaty on European Union, negotiated an Agreement between the European Union and the Central African Republic concerning the detailed arrangements for the transfer to the Central African Republic of persons detained by the European Union military operation (EUFOR RCA) in the course of carrying out its mandate, and concerning the guarantees applicable to such persons (‘the Agreement’).(3) In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol (No 22) on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications. Denmark does not participate in the implementation of this Decision and therefore does not participate in the financing of this operation.(4) The Agreement should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Union and the Central African Republic concerning the detailed arrangements for the transfer to the Central African Republic of persons detained by the European Union military operation (EUFOR RCA) in the course of carrying out its mandate, and concerning the guarantees applicable to such persons is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Union. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 3 July 2014.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. GOZI(1)  Council Decision 2014/73/CFSP of 10 February 2014 on a European Union military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA) (OJ L 40, 11.2.2014, p. 59).
",agreement (EU);EC agreement;EC third country convention;EU-third country agreement;European Union agreement;international agreement (EU);ratification of an agreement;conclusion of an agreement;signature of an agreement;imprisonment;deprivation of liberty;detention;solitary confinement;prisoner;prison inmate;transfer of prisoners;Central African Republic;EU military mission;EU military operation;European Union military mission;European Union military operation;extradition,22
4433,"2007/4/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 1 January 2007 amending the Council’s Rules of Procedure. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(3) thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 121(3) thereof,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 28(1) and 41(1) thereof,Having regard to Article 2(2) of Annex III to the Council’s Rules of Procedure (1),Whereas:(1) Article 11(5) of the Council’s Rules of Procedure (hereinafter referred to as Rules of Procedure) provides that when a decision is to be adopted by the Council by a qualified majority, and if a member of the Council so requests, it shall be verified that the Member States constituting the qualified majority represent at least 62 % of the total population of the European Union calculated according to the population figures set out in Article 1 of Annex III to the Rules of Procedure.(2) Article 2(2) of Annex III to the Rules of Procedure on detailed rules for implementing the provisions concerning the weighting of votes in the Council provides that, with effect from 1 January each year, the Council shall, in accordance with the data available to the Statistical Office of the European Communities on 30 September of the preceding year, amend the figures set out in Article 1 of that Annex.(3) The Rules of Procedure should therefore be amended accordingly,. Article 1 of Annex III to the Rules of Procedure shall be replaced by the following:‘Article 1For the purposes of implementing Article 205(4) of the EC Treaty, Article 118(4) of the Euratom Treaty, and the third subparagraph of Article 23(2) and Article 34(3) of the EU Treaty, the total population of each Member State for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2007 shall be as follows:Member State PopulationGermany 82 438,0France 62 886,2United Kingdom 60 421,9Italy 58 751,7Spain 43 758,3Poland 38 157,1Romania 21 610,2Netherlands 16 334,2Greece 11 125,2Portugal 10 569,6Belgium 10 511,4Czech Republic 10 251,1Hungary 10 076,6Sweden 9 047,8Austria 8 265,9Bulgaria 7 718,8Denmark 5 427,5Slovakia 5 389,2Finland 5 255,6Ireland 4 209,0Lithuania 3 403,3Latvia 2 294,6Slovenia 2 003,4Estonia 1 344,7Cyprus 766,4Luxembourg 459,5Malta 404,3Total 492 881,2Threshold (62 %) 305 586,3’ This Decision shall take effect on 1 January 2007.It shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 1 January 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentF.-W. STEINMEIER(1)  Council Decision 2006/683/EC, Euratom of 15 September 2006 adopting the Council’s Rules of Procedure (OJ L 285, 16.10.2006, p. 47).
",Council of the European Union;Council of European Ministers;Council of the European Communities;Council of the Union;EC Council;EU Council;European Union Council;qualified majority;reinforced majority;decision-making;decision-making process;rules of procedure;population statistics;demographic indicator;demographic statistics;population size;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;operation of the Institutions,22
20825,"2001/433/EC: Commission Decision of 21 May 2001 for purchase by the Community of bluetongue vaccine and restocking of the Community bank (notified under document number C(2001) 1440). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2000/75/EC(1) laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue and in particular Article 9(2),Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field(2), as last amended by Council Decision 2001/12/EC(3), and in particular Article 3(3) and (5),Whereas:(1) In a first stage, Italian authorities decided on the basis of the epidemiological situation, to perform a vaccination campaign in Sicily, Calabria and Basilicate.(2) Originally the need for this campaign was of 1700000 doses of monovalent type 2 vaccine, and Decision 2001/141/EC(4) has been adopted to provide Italy with the necessary vaccine.(3) On the 5 of March Italy notified to the Commission the existence of serotype 9 in eastern Calabria and this new epidemiological situation makes that the need of vaccine in this region is now of 1200000 doses of bivalent vaccine (2 and 9) and 500000 doses of monovalent type 2.(4) Furthermore, on 12 February 2001, Italian authorities informed the Commission of their intention to extend the vaccination campaign to Sardinia in spring 2001.(5) The amount of vaccine necessary to carry out this campaign in Sardinia is 3000000 doses of monovalent bluetongue vaccine serotype 2.(6) The total need of Italy to perform these campaigns is therefore of 3500000 doses of monovalent (2) and 1200000 bivalent (2 and 9) vaccine.(7) 2400000 doses of monovalent (2) vaccine have been already provided to Italy by the Commission, 1700000 initially intended to be used in Calabria, in the frame of Decision 2001/141/CE, and 700000 from the Community bank of 750000 doses established in agreement with Commission Decision 2001/69/EC(5), the remaining 50000 doses of which have been sent to Corsica (France).(8) Due to the emergency, Italian authorities have directly purchased 1100000 doses of monovalent (2) and 1200000 doses of bivalent (2 and 9) vaccine, with the agreement of the Commission.(9) The Commission furthermore authorises the Italian authorities to set up a security bank of 100000 doses of monovalent (2) and 300000 doses of bivalent (2 and 9) vaccine, and to purchase directly the vaccine at this end.(10) At this stage the Italian needs for carrying out the campaign are covered.(11) Nevertheless, the Community bank has to be restocked with 1000000 doses of monovalent (2) vaccine, in order to face a possible extension of the outbreaks in new regions.(12) No bluetongue vaccine is produced by the pharmaceutical industry based in the Community, the Onderstepoort laboratory in South Africa being the only laboratory wich may produce that type of monovalent vaccine (attenuated vaccine) with the serotype 2.(13) Pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999(6), veterinary and plant health measures undertaken in accordance with Community rules shall be financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund. For financial control purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of that Regulation apply.(14) The financial contribution from the Community should only be granted if the actions planned are carried out efficiently, and the authorities supply all the necessary information within the time limits laid down.(15) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The Community bank of bluetongue vaccine serotype 2 shall be restocked with 1000000 doses of vaccine. The maximum cost of the measure referred to in Article 1 shall be EUR 100000. The Director General for Health and Consumer Protection shall be authorised to make arrangements with Onderstepoort laboratory in South Africa for the purchase, storage and air freight to a Member State, of 1000000 doses of monovalent bluetongue vaccine (serotype 2). Italy will implement in spring 2001 a vaccination campaign against bluetongue in Sardinia and 1200000 doses of the monovalent (2) vaccine initially provided to perform the vaccination in Calabria in the frame of Decision 2001/141/CE will be affected to this campaign. The Commission may carry out on the spot checks in Italy in collaboration with the competent national authorities to ensure that the program referred to in article 4 has been implemented.The Commission shall inform the Member States of the outcome of these checks. The financial contribution of the Community for the program referred to under Article 4 shall be granted subject to:(a) bringing into force by 1 April 2001 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary for the implementation of the programme,(b) forwarding a final report by 1 August 2001 at the latest on the technical execution of the programme, accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred and the results attained,(c) implementing the programme efficiently, and respecting Community veterinary legislation. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 May 2001.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 74.(2) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19.(3) OJ L 3, 6.1.2001, p. 27.(4) OJ L 50, 21.2.2001, p. 23.(5) OJ L 23, 25.1.2001, p. 32.(6) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.
",Italy;Italian Republic;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;sheep;ewe;lamb;ovine species;import (EU);Community import;South Africa;Ciskei;Republic of South Africa;South African Republic;Transkei;stock;stock level;stock situation;vaccine;vaccination,22
37944,"2010/420/: Commission Decision of 28 July 2010 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize MON89034xNK603 (MON-89Ø34-3xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2010) 5133)  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed (1), and in particular Articles 7(3) and 19(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) On 24 January 2007, Monsanto Europe S.A. submitted to the competent authority of the Netherlands an application, in accordance with Articles 5 and 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, for the placing on the market of foods, food ingredients, and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON89034xNK603 maize (‘the application’).(2) The application also covers the placing on the market of products other than food and feed containing or consisting of MON89034xNK603 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation. Therefore, in accordance with Articles 5(5) and 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, it includes the data and information required by Annexes III and IV to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC (2) and information and conclusions about the risk assessment carried out in accordance with the principles set out in Annex II to Directive 2001/18/EC. It also includes a monitoring plan for environmental effects conforming with Annex VII to Directive 2001/18/EC.(3) On 29 September 2009, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) gave a favourable opinion in accordance with Articles 6 and 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. It considered that maize MON89034xNK603 is as safe as its non-genetically modified counterpart with respect to potential effects on human and animal health or the environment. Therefore it concluded that it is unlikely that the placing on the market of the products containing, consisting of, or produced from MON89034xNK603 maize as described in the application (‘the products’) will have any adverse effects on human or animal health or the environment in the context of their intended uses (3). In its opinion, EFSA considered all the specific questions and concerns raised by the Member States in the context of the consultation of the national competent authorities as provided for by Articles 6(4) and 18(4) of that Regulation.(4) In its opinion, EFSA also concluded that the environmental monitoring plan, consisting of a general surveillance plan, submitted by the applicant is in line with the intended use of the products.(5) Taking into account those considerations, authorisation should be granted for the products.(6) A unique identifier should be assigned to each GMO as provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 65/2004 of 14 January 2004 establishing a system for the development and assignment of unique identifiers for genetically modified organisms (4).(7) On the basis of the EFSA opinion, no specific labelling requirements, other than those provided for in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, appear to be necessary for foods, food ingredients, and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON89034xNK603 maize. However, in order to ensure the use of the products within the limits of the authorisation provided for by this Decision, the labelling of feed containing or consisting of the GMO and products other than food and feed containing or consisting of the GMO for which authorisation is requested should be complemented by a clear indication that the products in question must not be used for cultivation.(8) The authorisation holder should submit annual reports on the implementation and the results of the activities set out in the monitoring plan for environmental effects. Those results should be presented in accordance with Commission Decision 2009/770/EC of 13 October 2009 establishing standard reporting formats for presenting the monitoring results of the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms, as or in products, for the purpose of placing on the market, pursuant to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (5).(9) The EFSA opinion does not justify the imposition of specific conditions or restrictions for the placing on the market and/or specific conditions or restrictions for the use and handling, including post-market monitoring requirements for the use of the food and feed, or of specific conditions for the protection of particular ecosystems/environment and/or geographical areas, as provided for in Article 6(5)(e) and Article 18(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(10) All relevant information on the authorisation of the products should be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.(11) Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC (6), lays down labelling requirements for products containing or consisting of GMOs.(12) This Decision is to be notified through the Biosafety Clearing-House to the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity, pursuant to Article 9(1) and Article 15(2)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1946/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on transboundary movements of genetically modified organisms (7).(13) The applicant has been consulted on the measures provided for in this Decision.(14) The Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has not delivered an opinion within the time limit laid down by its Chairman.(15) At its meeting on 29 June 2010, the Council was unable to reach a decision by qualified majority either for or against the proposal. The Council indicated that its proceedings on this file were concluded. It is accordingly for the Commission to adopt the measures,. Genetically modified organism and unique identifierGenetically modified maize (Zea mays L.) MON89034xNK603, as specified in point (b) of the Annex to this Decision, is assigned the unique identifier MON-89Ø34-3xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 65/2004. AuthorisationThe following products are authorised for the purposes of Articles 4(2) and 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 in accordance with the conditions set out in this Decision:(a) foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-89Ø34-3xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize;(b) feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-89Ø34-3xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize;(c) products other than food and feed containing or consisting of MON-89Ø34-3xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation. Labelling1.   For the purposes of the labelling requirements laid down in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘maize’.2.   The words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of MON-89Ø34-3xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize referred to in Article 2(b) and (c). Monitoring for environmental effects1.   The authorisation holder shall ensure that the monitoring plan for environmental effects, as set out in point (h) of the Annex, is put in place and implemented.2.   The authorisation holder shall submit to the Commission annual reports on the implementation and the results of the activities set out in the monitoring plan in accordance with the Decision 2009/770/EC. Community registerThe information set out in the Annex to this Decision shall be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed, as provided for in Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. Authorisation holderThe authorisation holder shall be Monsanto Europe S.A., Belgium, representing Monsanto Company, United States. ValidityThis Decision shall apply for a period of 10 years from the date of its notification. AddresseeThis Decision is addressed to Monsanto Europe S.A., Avenue de Tervuren 270-272, 1150 Brussels, BELGIUM.. Done at Brussels, 28 July 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 106, 17.4.2001, p. 1.(3)  http://registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/roqFrontend/questionLoader?question = EFSA-Q-2009-00759(4)  OJ L 10, 16.1.2004, p. 5.(5)  OJ L 275, 21.10.2009, p. 9.(6)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 24.(7)  OJ L 287, 5.11.2003, p. 1.ANNEX(a)   Applicant and Authorisation holder:Name : Monsanto Europe S.A.Address : Avenue de Tervuren 270-272, 1150 Brussels, BELGIUMOn behalf of Monsanto Company, 800 N. Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63167, UNITED STATES.(b)   Designation and specification of the products:1. foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-89Ø34-3xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize;2. feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-89Ø34-3xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize;3. products other than food and feed containing or consisting of MON-89Ø34-3xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation.The genetically modified MON-89Ø34-3xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize, as described in the application, is produced by crosses between maize containing MON-89Ø34-3 and MON-ØØ6Ø3-6 events and expresses the Cry1A.105 and Cry2Ab2 proteins which confer protection against certain lepidopteran pests and the CP4 EPSPS protein which confers tolerance to glyphosate herbicides.(c)   Labelling:1. for the purposes of the specific labelling requirements laid down in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘maize’;2. the words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in documents accompanying products containing or consisting of MON-89Ø34-3xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize referred to in Article 2(b) and (c) of this Decision.(d)   Method for detection:— event specific real-time quantitative PCR based methods for genetically modified maize MON-89Ø34-3 and MON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize validated on MON-89Ø34-3xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6 maize,— validated on seeds by the Community Reference Laboratory established under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, published at http://gmo-crl.jrc.ec.europa.eu/statusofdoss.htm— Reference Material: AOCS 0906-E and AOCS 0406-A (for MON-89Ø34-3) accessible via the American Oil Chemists Society at http://www.aocs.org/tech/crm and ERM®-BF415 (for MON-ØØ6Ø3-6) accessible via the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission, Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM) at https://irmm.jrc.ec.europa.eu/rmcatalogue(e)   Unique identifier:MON-89Ø34-3xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6(f)   Information required under Annex II to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity:Biosafety Clearing-House, Record ID: see [to be completed when notified].(g)   Conditions or restrictions on the placing on the market, use or handling of the products:Not required.(h)   Monitoring plan:Monitoring plan for environmental effects conforming with Annex VII to Directive 2001/18/EC.[Link: plan published on the Internet](i)   Post-market monitoring requirements for the use of the food for human consumption:Not required.Note: links to relevant documents may need to be modified over the time. Those modifications will be made available to the public via the updating of the Community register of genetically modified food and feed.
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5392,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1160/2011 of 14 November 2011 on the authorisation and refusal of authorisation of certain health claims made on foods and referring to the reduction of disease risk Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods (1), and in particular Article 17(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 health claims made on foods are prohibited unless they are authorised by the Commission in accordance with that Regulation and included in a list of permitted claims.(2) Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 also provides that applications for authorisations of health claims may be submitted by food business operators to the national competent authority of a Member State. The national competent authority is to forward valid applications to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), hereinafter referred to as ‘the Authority’.(3) Following receipt of an application the Authority is to inform without delay the other Member States and the Commission thereof, and to deliver an opinion on the health claim concerned.(4) The Commission is to decide on the authorisation of health claims taking into account the opinion delivered by the Authority.(5) Following an application from CreaNutrition AG, submitted pursuant to Article 14(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the Authority was required to deliver an opinion on a health claim related to the effects of oat beta-glucan on lowering blood cholesterol (Question No EFSA-Q-2008-681) (2). The claim proposed by the applicant was worded as follows: ‘The inclusion of oat beta-glucan as part of a balanced diet can actively lower/reduce blood LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and total cholesterol’.(6) On the basis of the data presented, the Authority concluded in its opinion received by the Commission and the Member States on 8 December 2010 that a cause and effect relationship had been established between the consumption of oat beta-glucan and lowering of blood LDL-cholesterol concentrations. Accordingly, a health claim reflecting this conclusion should be considered as complying with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, and should be included in the Union list of permitted claims.(7) Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 provides that an opinion in favour of authorising a health claim should include certain particulars. Accordingly, those particulars should be set out in Annex I to this Regulation as regards the authorised claim and include, as the case may be, the revised wording of the claim, specific conditions of use of the claim, and, where applicable, conditions or restrictions of use of the food and/or an additional statement or warning, in accordance with the rules laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and in line with the opinions of the Authority.(8) One of the objectives of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 is to ensure that health claims are truthful, clear and reliable and useful to the consumer, and that wording and presentation are taken into account in that respect. Therefore where the wording of claims has the same meaning for consumers as that of an authorised health claim, because they demonstrate the same relationship that exists between a food category, a food or one of its constituents and health, they should be subject to the same conditions of use indicated in the Annex to this Regulation.(9) Following an application from HarlandHall Ltd (on behalf of the Soya Protein Association, the European Vegetable Protein Federation and the European Natural Soyfood Manufacturers Association), submitted pursuant to Article 14(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the Authority was required to deliver an opinion on a health claim related to the effects of soy protein on the reduction of blood cholesterol concentrations (Question No EFSA-Q-2009-00672) (3). The claim proposed by the applicants was worded as follows: ‘Soy protein has been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol; blood cholesterol lowering may reduce the risk of (coronary) heart disease’.(10) On the basis of the data presented, the Authority concluded in its opinion received by the Commission and the Member States on 30 July 2010 that a cause and effect relationship had not been established between the consumption of soy protein and the claimed effect. Accordingly, as the claim does not comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, it should not be authorised.(11) Following an application from Danone France, submitted pursuant to Article 14(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the Authority was required to deliver an opinion on a health claim related to the effects of Actimel®, a fermented milk product containing Lactobacillus casei DN-114 001 and yoghurt symbiosis on the reduction of the presence of Clostridium difficile toxins in the gut (Question No EFSA-Q-2009-00776) (4). The claim proposed by the applicant was worded as follows: ‘Fermented milk containing the probiotic Lactobacillus casei DN-114001 and yogurt symbiosis decreases presence of Clostridium difficile toxins in the gut (of susceptible ageing people). Presence of Clostridium difficile toxins is associated with the incidence of acute diarrhoea’.(12) On the basis of the data presented, the Authority concluded in its opinion received by the Commission and the Member States on 8 December 2010 that the evidence provided is insufficient to establish a cause and effect relationship between the consumption of Actimel® and reduction of the risk of C. difficile diarrhoea by reducing the presence of C. difficile toxins. Accordingly, as the claim does not comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, it should not be authorised.(13) The comments from the applicants and the members of the public received by the Commission pursuant to Article 16(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 have been considered when setting the measures provided for in this Regulation.(14) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and neither the European Parliament nor the Council have opposed them,. 1.   The health claim listed in Annex I to this Regulation may be made on foods on the European Union market in compliance with the conditions laid down in that Annex.2.   The health claim referred to paragraph 1 shall be included in the Union list of permitted claims as provided for in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. The health claims listed in Annex II to this Regulation shall not be included in the Union list of permitted claims as provided for in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 November 2011.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 404, 30.12.2006, p. 9.(2)  EFSA Journal 2010; 8(12):1885.(3)  EFSA Journal 2010; 8(7):1688.(4)  EFSA Journal 2010; 8(12):1903.ANNEX IPERMITTED HEALTH CLAIMApplication — Relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 Applicant — Address Nutrient, substance, food or food category Claim Conditions of use of the claim Conditions and/or restrictions of use of the food and/or additional statement or warning EFSA opinion referenceArticle 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease risk CreaNutrition AG, Business Park, 6301 Zug, Switzerland Oat beta-glucan Oat beta-glucan has been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. Information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of oat beta-glucan.  Q-2008-681ANNEX IIREJECTED HEALTH CLAIMSApplication — Relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 Nutrient, substance, food or food category Claim EFSA opinion referenceArticle 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease risk Soy protein Soy protein has been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol; blood cholesterol lowering may reduce the risk of (coronary) heart disease Q-2009-00672Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease risk Actimel® Lactobacillus casei DN-114 001 plus yoghurt symbiosis Fermented milk containing the probiotic Lactobacillus casei DN-114 001 and yoghurt symbiosis decreases presence of Clostridium difficile toxins in the gut (of susceptible ageing people). Presence of Clostridium difficile toxins is associated with the incidence of acute diarrhoea. Q-2009-00776
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17960,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1034/98 of 18 May 1998 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 669/97 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas and ceilings and establishing Community surveillance for certain fish and fishery products originating in the Faroe Islands. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 669/97 of 14 April 1997 opening and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas and ceilings, establishing Community surveillance for certain fish and fishery products originating in the Faroe Islands, defining detailed provisions for amending and adapting these measures and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1983/95 (1), and in particular Articles 5 and 6 thereof,Whereas Article 36 of the Agreement between the European Community, of the one part and the Government of Denmark and the Home Government of the Faroe Islands, of the other part, signed on 6 December 1996 (2), provides for the possible abolition of customs duties applicable to imports into the Community of certain fish and fishery products listed in Protocol 1 to the said Agreement;Whereas Decision No 1/98 of the EC/Denmark-Faroe Islands Joint Committee (3) extends Community tariff concessions to certain fishery products;Whereas abolition is subject to Community tariff quotas and ceilings; whereas quotas should therefore be opened and the Community tariff ceiling amended for the products originating in the Faroe Islands indicated respectively in Annexes I and II to this Regulation;Whereas the preferential rates of duty apply only where the free-at-frontier price determined by the Member States in accordance with Article 22 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 of 17 December 1992 on the common organisation of the market in fishery and aquaculture products (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3318/94 (5), is at least equal to the reference price set, or to be set, by the Community for the products or categories of products concerned;Whereas this Regulation introduces changes made necessary by an amendment to the EC/Denmark-Faroe Islands Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,. 1. The tariff quotas in Annex I to this Regulation under order numbers 09.0685 and 09.0687 shall be added to Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 669/97.2. The tariff ceiling in Annex II to this Regulation shall replace that for order number 17.0029 in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 669/97. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 May 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 May 1998.For the CommissionMario MONTIMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 101, 18. 4. 1997, p. 1.(2) OJ L 53, 22. 2. 1997, p. 2.(3) OJ L 90, 25. 3. 1998, p. 40.(4) OJ L 388, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(5) OJ L 350, 31. 12. 1994, p. 15.ANNEX I Fishery products subject to tariff quotas>TABLE>ANNEX II Fishery products subject to Community tariff ceilings>TABLE>
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24248,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1526/2002 of 26 August 2002 opening an invitation to tender for the reduction in the duty on maize imported into Spain from third countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations, the Community has undertaken to import a certain quantity of maize into Spain.(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 of 26 July 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of tariff quotas for imports of maize and sorghum into Spain and imports of maize into Portugal(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2235/2000(4), lays down the rules governing the administration of those special arrangements. This Regulation lays down the special additional detailed rules necessary for implementing the invitation to tender, in particular those relating to the lodging and release of the security to be lodged by operators to ensure compliance with their obligations and, in particular, the obligation to process or use the imported product on the Spanish market.(3) In the light of current market needs in Spain, an invitation to tender for the reduction in the duty on imports of maize should be opened in the framework of these special arrangements for imports.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. 1. An invitation to tender is hereby opened for the reduction in the import duty referred to in Article 10(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on maize to be imported into Spain.2. The invitation to tender shall be open until 26 September 2002. During that period, weekly invitations shall be issued with quantities and closing dates as shown in the notice of invitation to tender.3. Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 shall apply save as otherwise provided for in this Regulation. Import licences issued under these invitations to tender shall be valid 50 days from the date they are issued within the meaning of Article 10(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1839/95. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 August 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 177, 28.7.1995, p. 4.(4) OJ L 256, 10.10.2000, p. 13.
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37121,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 388/2009 of 12 May 2009 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards the import and export system for products processed from cereals and rice (Codified version). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Articles 143, 170 and 187 thereof, in conjunction with Article 4,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1518/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulations (EEC) No 1418/76 and (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards the import and export system for products processed from cereals and rice and amending Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (2) has been substantially amended (3). In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Regulation should be codified.(2) In accordance with international obligations binding on the Community, rules should be laid down for the application of the system of import duties and refunds applicable in trade with third countries in products processed from cereals and from rice, excluding compound feedingstuffs, for which special rules have been laid down.(3) The object of the refund should be to cover the difference between the prices for products within the Community and those charged on the world market. For that purpose, criteria should be established for determining the refund essentially by reference to prices of the basic products within and outside the Community, and to the outlets and conditions for the sale of processed products on the world market.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:(a) ‘processed products’ means the products or groups of products listed:(i) in point (d) of part I of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, except the products falling within CN code ex 2309;(ii) in point (c) of part II of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007;(b) ‘basic products’ means the cereals listed in points (a) and (b) of part I of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, and broken rice referred to in point (b) of Part II of Annex I to that Regulation. 1.   The refund which may be granted on processed products shall be determined with particular reference to:(a) the movements of prices for the basic products within the Community, compared with world market prices;(b) the quantities of basic products needed for the manufacture of the product in question and, where applicable, their interchangeability;(c) the possible cumulation of refunds applicable to various products obtained from one and the same process and one and the same basic product;(d) outlets and conditions of sale for processed products on the world market.2.   The refunds shall be fixed at least once a month. 1.   The refund shall be adjusted in accordance with Articles 14 and 15 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003 (4). The adjustment shall be made by increasing or decreasing the refund by the amount resulting from each of the adjustments referred to in Article 14(1) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003, per tonne of basic product, multiplied by the coefficient listed in column 4 of Annex I to this Regulation against the processed product in question.2.   For the purposes of Article 164(4) and the first paragraph of Article 166 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, the amount zero shall not be considered to be a refund, and consequently the adjustment referred to in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003 shall not apply. 1.   Member States shall inform the Commission, each day before 15.00 (Brussels time), of the quantities for which export licences have been applied for.2.   In the case of products processed from cereals and rice mentioned in Article 162 (1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, Member States shall inform the Commission, by Wednesday of each week in respect of the preceding week and for each product code as defined in Annex I to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (5), of the quantities for which licences have been issued, broken down into products exported with a refund and products exported without a refund. 1.   Where, for one or more products, the conditions referred to in Article 187 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 are met, the following measures may be taken by the Commission:(a) application of an export tax. This tax shall be fixed by the Commission once per week. It may be varied depending on the destination;(b) total or partial suspension of the issuing of export licences;(c) total or partial rejection of pending export licence applications.2.   The export tax referred to in paragraph 1(a) shall be that applicable on the day on which customs formalities are completed.However, at the request of the applicant, submitted at the same time as the licence application, the export tax applicable on the day of lodging of the licence application shall apply to an export operation to be carried out during the period of validity of the licence.3.   The Commission shall notify the Member States of its decision and publish it. The methods used for assessing the ash content, the fat content and the starch content, the denaturing process, and any other method of analysis necessary for the application of this Regulation as regards the import and export system, shall be determined, if necessary, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 195(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007. Regulation (EC) No 1518/95 is repealed.References to the repealed Regulation shall be construed as references to this Regulation and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex III. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 May 2009.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 55.(3)  See Annex II.(4)  OJ L 189, 29.7.2003, p. 12.(5)  OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1.ANNEX ICN code/Product code Description of goods Basic product Coefficient1 2 3 41102 Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin:1102 20 10 9200 Maize (corn) flour, of a fat content not exceeding 1,3 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,8 % by weight Maize 1,401102 20 10 9400 Maize (corn) flour, of a fat content exceeding 1,3 % but not exceeding 1,5 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 1 % by weight Maize 1,201102 20 90 9200 Maize (corn) flour, of a fat content exceeding 1,5 % but not exceeding 1,7 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 1 % by weight Maize 1,201102 90 10 9100 Other, barley flour, of an ash content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,9 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,9 % by weight Barley 1,501102 90 10 9900 Other, barley flour, other Barley 1,021102 90 30 9100 Other, oat flour, of an ash content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 2,3 % by weight, of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 1,8 % by weight, of a moisture content not exceeding 11 % and of which the peroxidase is virtually inactivated Oats 1,801103 Cereal groats, meal and pellets:1103 13 10 9100 Groats and meal, of maize (corn), of a fat content not exceeding 0,9 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,6 % by weight Maize 1,801103 13 10 9300 Groats and meal, of maize (corn), of a fat content exceeding 0,9 % but not exceeding 1,3 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,8 % by weight Maize 1,401103 13 10 9500 Groats and meal, of maize (corn), of a fat content exceeding 1,3 % but not exceeding 1,5 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 1 % by weight Maize 1,201103 13 90 9100 Groats and meal, of maize (corn), other, of a fat content exceeding 1,5 % but not exceeding 1,7 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 1 % by weight Maize 1,201103 19 10 9000 Groats and meal, of rye Rye 1,001103 19 30 9100 Groats and meal, of barley, of an ash content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 1 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,9 % by weight Barley 1,551103 19 40 9100 Groats and meal, of oats, of an ash content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 2,3 % by weight, of a tegument content not exceeding 0,1 %, of a moisture content not exceeding 11 % and of which the peroxidase is virtually inactivated Oats 1,801103 20 20 9000 Pellets, of barley Barley 1,021103 20 60 9000 Pellets, of wheat Wheat 1,021104 Cereal grains otherwise worked (for example, hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled), except rice of heading No 1006; germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground:1104 12 90 9100 Rolled or flaked grains, of oats, flaked, of an ash content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 2,3 % by weight, of a tegument content not exceeding 0,1 %, of a moisture content not exceeding 12 % and of which the peroxidase is virtually inactivated Oats 2,001104 12 90 9300 Rolled or flaked grains, of oats, flaked, of an ash content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 2,3 % by weight, of a tegument content exceeding 0,1 % but not exceeding 1,5 %, of a moisture content not exceeding 12 % and of which the peroxidase is virtually inactivated Oats 1,601104 19 10 9000 Rolled or flaked grains, of wheat Wheat 1,021104 19 50 9110 Rolled or flaked grains, of maize, of a fat content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,9 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,7 % by weight Maize 1,601104 19 50 9130 Rolled or flaked grains, of maize, of a fat content, referred to dry matter, exceeding 0,9 % but not exceeding 1,3 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,8 % by weight Maize 1,301104 19 69 9100 Rolled or flaked grains, of barley, flaked, of an ash content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 1 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,9 % by weight Barley 1,501104 22 20 9100 Grains, of oats, hulled (shelled or husked), of an ash content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 2,3 % by weight, of a tegument content not exceeding 0,5 %, of a moisture content not exceeding 11 % and of which the peroxidase is virtually inactivated Oats 1,601104 22 30 9100 Grains, of oats, hulled and sliced or kibbled (‘Grütze’ or ‘grutten’), of an ash content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 2,3 % by weight, of a tegument content not exceeding 0,1 %, of a moisture content not exceeding 11 % and of which the peroxidase is virtually inactivated Oats 1,701104 23 10 9100 Grains, of maize (corn), hulled (shelled or husked), whether or not sliced or kibbled, of a fat content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,9 % by weight, and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,6 % by weight (‘Grütze’ or ‘grutten’) Maize 1,501104 23 10 9300 Grains, of maize (corn), hulled (shelled or husked), whether or not sliced or kibbled, of a fat content, referred to dry matter, exceeding 0,9 % but not exceeding 1,3 % by weight, and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,8 % by weight (‘Grütze’ or ‘grutten’) Maize 1,151104 29 01 9100 Grains, of barley, hulled (shelled or husked), of an ash content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 1 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,9 % by weight Barley 1,501104 29 03 9100 Grains, of barley, hulled and sliced or kibbled (‘Grütze’ or ‘grutten’), of an ash content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 1 % by weight and of a crude fibre content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 0,9 % by weight Barley 1,501104 29 05 9100 Grains, of barley, pearled, of an ash content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 1 % by weight (without talc) — first category Barley 2,001104 29 05 9300 Grains, of barley, pearled, of an ash content, referred to dry matter, not exceeding 1 % by weight (without talc) — Second category Barley 1,601104 29 11 9000 Grains, of wheat, hulled (shelled or husked), not sliced or kibbled Wheat 1,021104 29 51 9000 Grains, of wheat, hulled (shelled or husked), not otherwise worked than kibbled Wheat 1,001104 29 55 9000 Grains, of rye, hulled (shelled or husked), not otherwise worked than kibbled Rye 1,001104 30 10 9000 Germ, of wheat, whole, rolled, flaked or ground Wheat 0,251104 30 90 9000 Germ, of cereals, other, whole, rolled, flaked or ground Maize 0,251107 Malt, whether or not roasted:1107 10 11 000 Not roasted, of wheat, in the form of flour Wheat 1,781107 10 91 000 Not roasted, other, in the form of flour Barley 1,781108 Starches; inulin:1108 11 00 9200 Wheat starch, of a dry matter content of not less than 87 % and a purity in the dry matter of not less than 97 % Wheat 2,001108 11 00 9300 Wheat starch, of a dry matter content of not less than 84 % but less than 87 % and a purity in the dry matter of not less than 97 % Wheat 2,001108 12 00 9200 Maize (corn) starch, of a dry matter content of not less than 87 % and a purity in the dry matter of not less than 97 % Maize 1,601108 12 00 9300 Maize (corn) starch, of a dry matter content of not less than 84 % but less than 87 % and a purity in the dry matter of not less than 97 % Maize 1,601108 13 00 9200 Potato starch, of a dry matter content of not less than 80 % and a purity in the dry matter of not less than 97 % Maize 1,601108 13 00 9300 Potato starch, of a dry matter content of not less than 77 % but less than 80 % and a purity in the dry matter of not less than 97 % Maize 1,601108 19 10 9200 Rice starch, of a dry matter content of not less than 87 % and a purity in the dry matter of not less than 97 % Rice 1,521108 19 10 9300 Rice starch, of a dry matter content of not less than 84 % but less than 87 % and a purity in the dry matter of not less than 97 % Rice 1,521702 Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel:1702 30 50 9000 Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20 % by weight of fructose, other than isoglucose, in the form of white crystalline powder, whether or not agglomerated Maize 2,091702 30 90 9000 Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20 % by weight of fructose, other than isoglucose, other Maize 1,601702 40 90 9000 Glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dry state at least 20 % but less than 50 % by weight of fructose, except invert sugar, other Maize 1,601702 90 50 9100 Maltodextrine, in white solid form, whether or not agglomerated Maize 2,091702 90 50 9900 Maltodextrine and maltodextrine syrup, other Maize 1,601702 90 75 9000 Caramel, in the form of powder, whether or not agglomerated Maize 2,191702 90 79 9000 Caramel, other Maize 1,522106 90 55 9000 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, flavoured or coloured sugar syrups, glucose syrup and maltodextrine syrup Maize 1,60ANNEX IIRepealed Regulation with its amendmentCommission Regulation (EC) No 1518/95 (OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 55)Commission Regulation (EC) No 2993/95 (OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 25)ANNEX IIICorrelation tableRegulation (EC) No 1518/95 This Regulation— Article 1, introductory wordingArticle 1(1), introductory wording Article1(a)Article 1(1)(a) Article 1(a)(i)Article 1(1)(b) Article 1(a)(ii)Article 1(2) Article 1(b)Article 2 Article 2Article 3 Article 3Article 4 Article 4Article 5 Article 5Article 6 Article 6Article 7 —Article 8 —— Article 7Article 9 Article 8Annex Annex I— Annex II— Annex III
",cereal product;cereal preparation;processed cereal product;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;rice;export tax;export surcharge;special charge on exports;taxation of exports;customs document;cereals;codification of EU law;codification of Community law;codification of European Union law;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,22
5185,"Council Decision of 8 November 2010 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, and provisional application of the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the general principles for the participation of Ukraine in Union programmes. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 114, 168, 169 and 172, Article 173(3), and Articles 188 and 192, in conjunction with Article 218(5) and the first subparagraph of Article 218(8), thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) On 18 June 2007 the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part (1), on a Framework Agreement on the general principles for its participation in Union programmes (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Protocol’).(2) The negotiations have been concluded to the satisfaction of the Commission.(3) As a consequence of the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on 1 December 2009, the European Union has replaced and succeeded the European Community.(4) The Protocol should be signed on behalf of the Union, subject to its conclusion at a later date.(5) The Protocol should be applied on a provisional basis in accordance with Article 10 thereof, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion,. The signing of the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the general principles for the participation of Ukraine in Union programmes (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Protocol’) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union, subject to the conclusion of the said Protocol.The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Union, subject to its conclusion. The Protocol shall be applied on a provisional basis as from the date of its signature, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 8 November 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. WATHELET(1)  OJ L 49, 19.2.1998, p. 3.PROTOCOLto the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the general principles for the participation of Ukraine in Union programmesTHE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Union’,of the one part, andUKRAINE,of the other part,hereinafter together referred to as ‘the Parties’,Whereas:(1) Ukraine has concluded a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part (1), (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’) which entered into force on 1 March 1998.(2) The European Council held in Brussel on 17 and 18 June 2004 welcomed the Commission’s proposals for a European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and endorsed the Council conclusions of 14 June 2004.(3) The Council has, on numerous further occasions, repeatedly concluded in favour of that policy.(4) The Council, on 5 March 2007, expressed support for the general and global approach outlined in the Commission’s Communication of 4 December 2006, to enable ENP partners to participate in Community agencies and Community programmes on their merits and where the legal bases so allow.(5) Ukraine has expressed its wish to participate in a number of Union programmes.(6) The specific terms and conditions, in particular financial contribution and reporting and evaluation procedures, regarding the participation of Ukraine in each particular programme should be determined in a Memorandum of Understanding between the Commission and the competent authorities of Ukraine,HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Ukraine shall be allowed to participate in all current and future programmes of the Union opened to the participation of Ukraine in accordance with the relevant provisions adopting those programmes.Article 2Ukraine shall contribute financially to the general budget of the Union corresponding to the specific programmes in which Ukraine participates.Article 3Ukraine’s representatives shall be allowed to take part, as observers and for the points which concern Ukraine, in the management committees responsible for monitoring the programmes to which Ukraine contributes financially.Article 4Projects and initiatives submitted by participants from Ukraine shall, as far as possible, be subject to the same conditions, rules and procedures pertaining to the programmes concerned as applied to Member States.Article 5The specific terms and conditions regarding the participation of Ukraine in each particular programme, in particular the financial contribution payable and reporting and evaluation procedures, shall be determined in a Memorandum of Understanding between the Commission and the competent authorities of Ukraine on the basis of the criteria established by the programmes concerned.If Ukraine applies for external assistance of the Union to participate in a given Union programme on the basis of Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 laying down general provisions establishing a European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (2) or pursuant to any similar Regulation providing for external assistance of the Union to Ukraine that may be adopted in the future, the conditions governing the use by Ukraine of external assistance of the Union shall be determined in a financing agreement, respecting in particular Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006.Article 6In accordance with the Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (3), each Memorandum of Understanding concluded pursuant to Article 5 shall stipulate that financial control or audits or other verifications, including administrative investigations, will be carried out by, or under the authority of, the Commission, the European Anti-Fraud Office and the Court of Auditors.Detailed provisions shall be made on financial control and auditing, administrative measures, penalties and recovery enabling the Commission, the European Anti-Fraud Office and the Court of Auditors to be granted powers equivalent to their powers with regard to beneficiaries or contractors established in the Union.Article 7This Protocol shall apply for the period for which the Agreement is in force.This Protocol shall be signed and approved by the Parties in accordance with their respective procedures.Either Party may denounce this Protocol by written notification to the other Party. This Protocol shall terminate 6 months after the date of such notification.Termination of the Protocol following denunciation by any of the Parties shall have no influence on the checks and controls to be carried out in accordance with the provisions laid down in Articles 5 and 6 where appropriate.Article 8No later than 3 years after the date of entry into force of this Protocol, and every 3 years thereafter, both Parties may review the implementation of this Protocol on the basis of the actual participation of Ukraine in Union programmes.Article 9This Protocol shall apply, on the one hand, to the territories in which the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union is applied and under the conditions laid down in that Treaty, and, on the other hand, to the territory of Ukraine.Article 10This Protocol shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the date on which the Parties notify each other through diplomatic channels of the completion of their procedures necessary for its entry into force.Pending its entry into force, the Parties agree to provisionally apply this Protocol from the date of its signature, pending its conclusion at a later date.Article 11This Protocol shall form an integral part of the Agreement.Article 12This Protocol shall be drawn up in duplicate in the Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish and Ukrainian languages, each text being equally authentic.Съставено в Брюксел на двадесет и втори ноември две хиляди и десета година.Hecho en Bruselas, el veintidós de noviembre de dos mil diez.V Bruselu dne dvacátého druhého listopadu dva tisíce deset.Udfærdiget i Bruxelles den toogtyvende november to tusind og ti.Geschehen zu Brüssel am zweiundzwanzigsten November zweitausendzehn.Kahe tuhande kümnenda aasta novembrikuu kahekümne teisel päeval Brüsselis.Έγινε στις Βρυξέλλες, στις είκοσι δύο Νοεμβρίου δύο χιλιάδες δέκα.Done at Brussels on the twenty-second day of November in the year two thousand and ten.Fait à Bruxelles, le vingt-deux novembre deux mille dix.Fatto a Bruxelles, addì ventidue novembre duemiladieci.Briselē, divi tūkstoši desmitā gada divdesmit otrajā novembrīPriimta du tūkstančiai dešimtų metų lapkričio dvidešimt antrą dieną Briuselyje.Kelt Brüsszelben, a kétezer-tizedik év november huszonkettedik napján.Magħmul fi Brussell, fit-tnejn u għoxrin jum ta’ Novembru tas-sena elfejn u għaxra.Gedaan te Brussel, de tweeëntwintigste november tweeduizend tien.Sporządzono w Brukseli dnia dwudziestego drugiego listopada roku dwa tysiące dziesiątego.Feito em Bruxelas, em vinte e dois de Novembro de dois mil e dez.Întocmit la Bruxelles la douăzeci și doi noiembrie două mii zece.V Bruseli dňa dvadsiateho druhého novembra dvetisícdesať.V Bruslju, dne dvaindvajsetega novembra leta dva tisoč deset.Tehty Brysselissä kahdentenakymmenentenätoisena päivänä marraskuuta vuonna kaksituhattakymmenen.Som skedde i Bryssel den tjugoandra november tjugohundratio.Вчинено в мiстi Брюссель двадцять другого листопада двi тисячi десятого року.За Европейския съюзPor la Unión EuropeaZa Evropskou uniiFor Den Europæiske UnionFür die Europäische UnionEuroopa Liidu nimelΓια την Ευρωπαϊκή ΈνωσηFor the European UnionPour l'Union européennePer l'Unione europeaEiropas Savienības vārdā –Europos Sąjungos varduAz Európai Unió részérőlGħall-Unjoni EwropeaVoor de Europese UnieW imieniu Unii EuropejskiejPela União EuropeiaPentru Uniunea EuropeanăZa Európsku úniuZa Evropsko unijoEuroopan unionin puolestaFör Europeiska unionenЗа Європейське СпiвтовариствоЗа УкрайнаPor UcraniaZa UkrajinuFor UkraineFür die UkraineUkraina nimelΓια την ΟυκρανίαFor UkraìnePour l'UkrainePer l'UcrainaUkrainas vārdā –Ukrainos varduUkrajna részérőlGħall-UkrainaVoor OekraïneW imieniu UkrainyPela UcrâniaPentru UcrainaZa UkrajinuZa UkrajinoUkrainan puolestaFör UkrainaЗа Украïнy(1)  OJ L 49, 19.2.1998, p. 3.(2)  OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.
",cooperation agreement;protocol to an agreement;signature of an agreement;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;EU office or agency;Community service body;EC institutional body;EC satellite body;EC specialised body;EU Agencies and decentralised bodies;European Monitoring Centre;European Union office or agency;European agency;European foundation;autonomous Community body;decentralised Community body;specialised Community agency;Ukraine,22
39609,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 94/2011 of 3 February 2011 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Carciofo Spinoso di Sardegna (PDO)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Italy’s application to register the name ‘Carciofo Spinoso di Sardegna’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 3 February 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOŞMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 149, 8.6.2010, p. 9.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.6.   Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processedITALYCarciofo Spinoso di Sardegna (PDO)
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5726,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1040/2013 of 24 October 2013 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MUCL 49755) and endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MUCL 49754) as a feed additive for pigs for fattening and minor porcine species for fattening other than Sus scrofa domesticus and turkeys for fattening (holder of authorisation Aveve NV) Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.(2) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for a new use of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MUCL 49755) and endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MUCL 49754). That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3) That application concerns the authorisation of a new use of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MUCL 49755) and endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MUCL 49754) as a feed additive for pigs for fattening and minor porcine species for fattening other than Sus scrofa domesticus, and turkeys for fattening, to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’.(4) The use of that preparation was authorised for 10 years for chickens for fattening by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1091/2009 (2), for weaned piglets by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1088/2011 (3) and for laying hens and minor poultry species for fattening and laying by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 989/2012 (4).(5) The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) in its opinions of 12 March 2013 (5) confirmed its previous conclusions that, under the proposed conditions of use, the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MUCL 49755) and endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MUCL 49754) does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment. The Authority concluded that the additive has the potential to improve the zootechnical performance in pigs for fattening and that this conclusion can be extrapolated to minor porcine species for fattening other than Sus scrofa domesticus. The Authority also concluded that the additive has the potential to improve the final body weight and feed to gain ratio in turkeys for fattening. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(6) The assessment of the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MUCL 49755) and endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MUCL 49754) shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘digestibility enhancers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 October 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1091/2009 of 13 November 2009 concerning the authorisation of an enzyme preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MUCL 49755) and endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MUCL 49754) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening (holder of authorisation Aveve NV) (OJ L 299, 14.11.2009, p. 6).(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1088/2011 of 27 October 2011 concerning the authorisation of an enzyme preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MULC 49755) and endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MULC 49754) as a feed additive for weaned piglets (holder of authorisation Aveve NV) (OJ L 281, 28.10.2011, p. 14).(4)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 989/2012 of 25 October 2012 concerning the authorisation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MULC 49755) and endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (MULC 49754) as a feed additive for laying hens and minor poultry species for fattening and laying (holder of authorisation Aveve NV)(OJ L 297, 26.10.2012, p. 11).(5)  EFSA Journal 2013; 11(4):3171 and EFSA Journal 2013; 11(4):3172.ANNEXIdentification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method. Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisationUnits of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancersAdditive compositionCharacterisation of the active substanceAnalytical method (3)— colorimetric method based on reaction of dinitrosalicylic acid on reducing sugar produced by action of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase on a xylan containing substrate;— colorimetric method based on reaction of dinitrosalicylic acid on reducing sugar produced by action of endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase on a beta-glucan containing substrate.— colorimetric method measuring water soluble dye released by action of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase from dye cross-linked wheat arabinoxylan substrate;— colorimetric method measuring water soluble dye released by action of endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase from dye cross-linked barley betaglucan substrate.1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage conditions, and stability to pelleting.2. For use in feed rich in non-starch polysaccharides (mainly beta-glucans and arabinoxylans)3. For safety: breathing protection, glasses and gloves shall be used during handling.(1)  XU is the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 micromole of reducing sugars (xylose equivalents) per minute from xylan of oat spelt at pH 4,8 and 50 °C.(2)  BGU is the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 micromole of reducing sugars (cellobiose equivalents) per minute from ß-glucan of barley at pH 5,0 and 50 °C.(3)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: http://irmm.jrc.ec.europa.eu/EURLs/EURL_feed_additives/Pages/index.aspx
",animal feedingstuffs;animal feedstuffs;animal fodder;animal weaning food;feedstuffs;milk-replacer feed;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food;food supplement;nutritional supplement,22
3947,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 329/2005 of 25 February 2005 fixing certain indicative quantities and individual ceilings for the issue of licences for the import of bananas into the Community in the second quarter of 2005 under tariff quotas A/B and C. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (1), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 14(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 896/2001 of 7 May 2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community (2) provides that an indicative quantity expressed as the same percentage of available quantities from each of the tariff quotas A/B and C provided for in Article 18(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 may be fixed for the purposes of issuing import licences for each of the first three quarters of the year.(2) The data concerning, firstly, the quantities of bananas marketed in the Community in 2004, and in particular the actual imports, especially during the second quarter, and secondly, the supply and consumption prospects on the Community market during the same second quarter for 2005, result in indicative quantities being fixed for tariff quotas A/B and C so as to ensure adequate supplies for the Community, and the continuation of trade flows between the production and marketing sectors.(3) On the basis of the same data, in accordance with Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 896/2001, the maximum quantity for which each operator may submit licence applications for the second quarter of 2005 should be fixed.(4) In view of the fact that this Regulation must apply before the start of the period for the submission of licence applications for the second quarter of 2005, provision should be made for this Regulation to enter into force immediately.(5) This Regulation must apply to operators established in the Community as constituted on 30 April 2004 since Commission Regulation (EC) No 1892/2004 (3) adopted transitional measures for imports of bananas into the Community by reason of the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Bananas,. The indicative quantity referred to in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 896/2001 for the issue of import licences for bananas under the tariff quotas provided for in Article 18(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 is hereby fixed, for the second quarter of 2005, at:— 29 % of the quantities available for traditional operators and non-traditional operators established in the Community as constituted on 30 April 2004 under tariff quotas A/B;— 29 % of the quantities available for traditional operators and non-traditional operators established in the Community as constituted on 30 April 2004 under tariff quota C. For the second quarter of 2005, the maximum authorised quantity referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 896/2001, for licence applications for the import of bananas under the tariff quotas provided for in Article 18(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 is hereby fixed at:(a) 29 % of the reference quantity established and notified in accordance with Articles 4 and 5 of Regulation (EC) No 896/2001 for the traditional operators established in the Community as constituted on 30 April 2004 under tariff quotas A/B;(b) 29 % of the quantity established and notified, in accordance with Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 896/2001 for the non-traditional operators established in the Community as constituted on 30 April 2004 under tariff quotas A/B;(c) 29 % of the reference quantity established and notified in accordance with Articles 4 and 5 of Regulation (EC) No 896/2001 for the traditional operators established in the Community as constituted on 30 April 2004 under tariff quota C;(d) 29 % of the quantity established and notified, in accordance with Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 896/2001 for the non-traditional operators established in the Community as constituted on 30 April 2004 under tariff quota C. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 February 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 47, 25.2.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.(2)  OJ L 126, 8.5.2001, p. 6. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 838/2004 (OJ L 127, 29.4.2004, p. 52).(3)  OJ L 328, 30.10.2004, p. 50.
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota,22
35252,"2008/742/EC: Commission Decision of 18 September 2008 concerning the non-inclusion of propachlor in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing that substance (notified under document number C(2008) 5064) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 8(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC provides that a Member State may, during a period of 12 years following the notification of that Directive, authorise the placing on the market of plant protection products containing active substances not listed in Annex I to that Directive that are already on the market two years after the date of notification, while those substances are gradually being examined within the framework of a programme of work.(2) Commission Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 (2) and (EC) No 1490/2002 (3) lay down the detailed rules for the implementation of the third stage of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and establish a list of active substances to be assessed with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. That list includes propachlor.(3) For propachlor the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed in accordance with the provisions laid down in Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 and (EC) No 1490/2002 for a range of uses proposed by the notifier. Moreover, those Regulations designate the rapporteur Member States which have to submit the relevant assessment reports and recommendations to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in accordance with Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 451/2000. For propachlor the rapporteur Member State was the Netherlands and all relevant information was submitted on 23 May 2007.(4) The Commission examined propachlor in accordance with Article 11a of Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002. A draft review report for that substance was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and finalised on 20 May 2008 in the format of the Commission review report.(5) During the examination of this active substance by the Committee, taking into account comments received from Member States, it was concluded that there are clear indications that it may be expected that it has harmful effects on groundwater and in particular the leaching to groundwater is above 0,1 μg/l in all modeled scenarios for three relevant metabolites. Moreover, other concerns which were identified by the rapporteur Member States in its assessment report are included in the review report for the substance.(6) The Commission invited the notifier to submit its comments on the results of the examination of propachlor and on its intention or not to further support the substance. The notifier submitted its comments which have been carefully examined. However, despite the arguments put forwards by the notifier, the concerns identified could not be eliminated, and assessments made on the basis of the information submitted have not demonstrated that it may be expected that, under the proposed conditions of use, plant protection products containing propachlor satisfy in general the requirements laid down in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Directive 91/414/EEC.(7) Propachlor should therefore not be included in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC.(8) Measures should be taken to ensure that authorisations granted for plant protection products containing propachlor are withdrawn within a fixed period of time and are not renewed and that no new authorisations for such products are granted.(9) Any period of grace granted by a Member State for the disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing propachlor should be limited to 12 months in order to allow existing stocks to be used in one further growing season, which ensures that plant protection products containing propachlor remain available for 18 months from the adoption of this Decision.(10) This Decision does not prejudice the submission of an application for propachlor in accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 33/2008 of 17 January 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Directive 91/414/EEC as regards a regular and an accelerated procedure for the assessment of active substances which were part of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of that Directive but have not been included into its Annex I (4), in view of a possible inclusion in its Annex I.(11) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Propachlor shall not be included as an active substance in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Member States shall ensure that:(a) authorisations for plant protection products containing propachlor are withdrawn by 18 March 2009;(b) no authorisations for plant protection products containing propachlor are granted or renewed from the date of publication of this Decision. Any period of grace granted by Member States in accordance with the provisions of Article 4(6) of Directive 91/414/EEC, shall be as short as possible and shall expire on 18 March 2010 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 September 2008.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 55, 29.2.2000, p. 25.(3)  OJ L 224, 21.8.2002, p. 23.(4)  OJ L 15, 18.1.2008, p. 5.
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;plant health product;plant protection product;withdrawal from the market;precautionary withdrawal from the market;dangerous substance;dangerous product;groundwater;aquifer;ground water;phreatic water;water table,22
20421,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2074/2000 of 29 September 2000 on the authorisation of transfers between the quantitative limits of textiles and clothing products originating in Macao. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93(1) of 12 October 1993 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries, as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1987/1999(2), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 7 of the agreement between the European Community and Macao on trade in textile products(3), initialled on 19 July 1986 and as last amended by an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters, initialled on 22 December 1994(4), provides that transfers may be agreed between categories and quota years.(2) Macao made requests on 27 June and 24 August 2000.(3) The transfers requested by Macao fall within the limits of the flexibility provisions referred to in Article 7 and set out in Annex VIII to Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93.(4) It is appropriate to grant the request.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Textile Committee provided for in Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93,. Transfers between the quantitative limits for textile goods originating in Macao are authorised for the quota year 2000 as detailed in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 September 2000.For the CommissionPascal LamyMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 275, 8.11.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 237, 21.9.2000, p. 24.(3) Approved by Council Decision 87/497/EEC, (OJ L 287, 9.10.87, p. 47).(4) Approved by Council Decision 95/131/EC, (OJ L 94, 26.4.1995, p. 1).ANNEX- Category 4: advance use of 560120 pieces from year 2001 quantitative limits.- Category 5: advance use of 523200 pieces from year 2001 quantitative limits.- Category 6: advance use of 564240 pieces from year 2001 quantitative limits.- Category 7: advance use of 219840 pieces from year 2001 quantitative limits.- Category 8: carry over of 384900 pieces to year 2000 quantitative limits.- Category 13: carry over of 410950 pieces to year 2000 quantitative limits.- Category 15: carry over of 26450 pieces to year 2000 quantitative limits.- Category 18: carry over of 222800 kilograms to year 2000 quantitative limits.- Category 21: advance use of 30960 pieces from year 2001 quantitative limits.- Category 24: carry over of 106150 pieces to year 2000 quantitative limits.- Category 26: advance use of 47480 pieces from year 2001 quantitative limits.- Category 27: carry over of 131950 pieces to year 2000 quantitative limits.- Category 31: carry over of 439350 pieces to year 2000 quantitative limits.- Category 73: carry over of 66400 pieces to year 2000 quantitative limits.- Category 78: carry over of 92100 kilograms to year 2000 quantitative limits.- Category 83: advance use of 16840 kilograms from year 2001 quantitative limits.
",Macao;Macao (China);Macao SAR;Macao Special Administrative Region;Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;textile product;fabric;furnishing fabric;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota;clothing;article of clothing;ready-made clothing;work clothes,22
34842,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1459/2007 of 10 December 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia , in South Africa. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), and in particular Articles 8 and 9 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, submitted following the consultations with the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A.   PREVIOUS INVESTIGATION AND EXISTING MEASURES(1) In August 1999, the Council, by Regulation (EC) No 1796/1999 (2), imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia, in South Africa.(2) In November 2005, following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation, the Council, by Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005 (3), decided that the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of the product concerned originating, inter alia, in South Africa should be maintained.(3) By Decision 1999/572/EC (4) the Commission accepted a price undertaking from a South African company, Scaw Metals Group Haggie Steel Wire Rope (‘the company’).(4) As a result, imports into the Community of the product concerned of South African origin, produced by the company, and of the product type covered by the undertaking (the ‘product covered’) were exempted from the definitive anti-dumping duties.(5) In this regard it should be noted that certain types of steel wire ropes and cables currently produced by the company were excluded from the scope of the undertaking. Accordingly, such steel wire ropes and cables were subject to the payment of the anti-dumping duty when entered into free circulation in the Community.B.   FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKING(6) The undertaking offered by the company obliges it to, inter alia, export the product covered to the European Community above certain minimum prices (MIPs) as stated in the undertaking.(7) It was acknowledged by the company that, with regard to the exemption from the anti-dumping duties afforded by the undertaking, such exemption is conditional upon the presentation to the Community customs services of an ‘undertaking invoice’. Moreover, the company undertook not to issue such undertaking invoices for sales of those types of product concerned which are not covered by the undertaking and which are therefore liable to the anti-dumping duty. The company also acknowledged that the undertaking invoices issued had to contain the information set out in the Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005.(8) The terms of the undertaking also oblige the company to provide the Commission with regular and detailed information, in the form of a quarterly report of its sales of the product concerned to the European Community. Such reports were to include the products covered by the undertaking which benefited from the exemption from the payment of the anti-dumping duty, as well as those types of steel ropes and cables which are not covered by the undertaking and which are therefore subject to the anti-dumping duty.(9) It is clear that the aforementioned sales reports should be, as submitted, complete, exhaustive and correct in all particulars and that the transactions fully comply with the terms of the undertaking.(10) For the purpose of ensuring compliance with the undertaking, the Company also undertook to allow on-the-spot verification visits at its premises in order to verify the accuracy and veracity of the data submitted in the said quarterly reports and to provide all information considered necessary by the Commission.(11) It should be noted that the company had already received a warning letter from the Commission services on 28 October 2003 for breaching the undertaking by issuing undertaking invoices for products not covered by the undertaking but otherwise being subject to the anti-dumping measures. The warning letter stated that in view of the particular circumstances under which these breaches took place it was not intended to withdraw the acceptance of the undertaking, but it was also pointed out that any subsequent infringement of the undertaking, even of a minor nature, would make it difficult for the Commission to maintain the acceptance of the undertaking from the company.(12) A verification visit was carried out on 5-6 February 2007 at the premises of the company in South Africa.(13) The verification visit to the company established that the company issued undertaking invoices for steel ropes and cables not covered by the undertaking but otherwise subject to the anti-dumping measures. It also established that the company failed to meet its obligation to respect the MIP on one occasion. Moreover, the company issued undertaking invoices not in conformity with the Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005. Furthermore, during the verification visit, it was established that the quarterly undertaking sales reports as submitted by the company were not complete, exhaustive and correct in all particulars.(14) Commission Decision 2007/1459/EC (5) sets out in more detail the nature of the breaches found,. Article 1(5), Article 2 and the Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005 shall be deleted, and Article 1(6) thereof shall be renumbered as Article 1(5), and also Article 3 thereof shall be renumbered as Article 2. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 December 2007.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. AMADO(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17).(2)  OJ L 217, 17.8.1999, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1674/2003 (OJ L 238, 25.9.2003, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2005, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 121/2006 (OJ L 22, 26.1.2006, p. 1).(4)  OJ L 217, 17.8.1999, p. 63. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/38/EC (OJ L 22, 26.1.2006, p. 54).(5)  See page 18 of this Official Journal.
",import;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;South Africa;Ciskei;Republic of South Africa;South African Republic;Transkei;non-flat product;steel;alloy steel;crude steel;fine steel;rolled steel;stainless steel;structural steel;anti-dumping measure,22
5078,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 91/2010 of 2 February 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 1982/2004 implementing Regulation (EC) No 638/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States, as regards the list of goods excluded from statistics, the communication of information by the tax administration and quality assessment. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 638/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on Community statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3330/91 (1), and in particular Articles 3(5), 8(2) and 13(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 638/2004 was implemented by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1982/2004 (2).(2) Access by national authorities to data available on the recapitulative VAT statements referred to in Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1982/2004 should be extended to ensure the quality of statistical data.(3) The modalities and structure of the quality report referred to in Article 26 of Regulation (EC) No 1982/2004 should be amended in order to ensure an integrated quality assurance framework in line with the European Statistics Code of Practice (3).(4) The list in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1982/2004 laying down the goods excluded from statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States to be transmitted to the Commission (Eurostat) should be adapted to bring it more into line with international recommendations adopted by the United Nations Statistical Commission and to clarify the scope of data collected.(5) Regulation (EC) No 1982/2004 should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the statistics on the trading of goods between Member States,. Regulation (EC) No 1982/2004 is amended as follows:(1) Articles 5 and 6 are replaced by the following:(a) full name of the taxable person;(b) full address, including post code;(c) identification number according to Article 9(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 638/2004.(a) the taxable amount of intra-EU acquisitions and supplies of goods collected from VAT returns in accordance with Article 251 of Council Directive 2006/112/EC (4);(b) the tax period.(a) The information on intra-EU supplies collected from the recapitulative VAT statements in accordance with Article 264 of Directive 2006/112/EC, and in particular:— the VAT identification number of each national supplier,— the VAT identification number of the partner Member State acquirer,— the taxable amount between each national supplier and partner Member State acquirer;(b) information on intra-EU acquisitions communicated by all other Member States in accordance with Articles 23 and 24 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1798/2003 (5), and in particular:— the VAT identification number of each national acquirer,— the total taxable amount by national acquirer aggregated by partner Member State.(2) Article 26 is replaced by the following:(3) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1982/2004 is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation.(4) Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1982/2004 is deleted. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall apply from 1 January 2010.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 February 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 102, 7.4.2004, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 343, 19.11.2004, p. 3.(3)  COM(2005) 217 final.(4)  OJ L 347, 11.12.2006, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 264, 15.10.2003, p. 1.’ANNEX‘ANNEX IList of goods excluded from statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States to be transmitted to the Commission (Eurostat)(a) monetary gold;(b) means of payment which are legal tender and securities, including means which are payments for services such as postage, taxes, user fees;(c) goods for or following temporary use (e.g. hire, loan, operational leasing), provided all the following conditions are met:— no processing is or was planned or carried out,— the expected duration of the temporary use was or is not intended to be longer than 24 months,— the dispatch/arrival has not to be declared as a supply/acquisition for VAT purposes;(d) goods moving between:— a Member State and its territorial enclaves in other Member States, and— the host Member State and territorial enclaves of other Member States or international organisations.(e) goods used as carriers of customised information, including software;(f) software downloaded from the Internet;(g) goods supplied free of charge which are themselves not the subject of a commercial transaction, provided that the movement is with the sole intention of preparing or supporting an intended subsequent trade transaction by demonstrating the characteristics of goods or services such as:— advertising material,— commercial samples;(h) goods for and after repair and replacement parts that are incorporated in the framework of the repair and replaced defective parts;(i) means of transport travelling in the course of their work, including spacecraft launchers at the time of launching.’
",delivery;consignment;delivery costs;means of delivery;shipment;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;VAT;turnover tax;value added tax;tax authorities;inland revenue;tax inspector;trading operation;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;intra-EU trade;intra-Community trade,22
18578,"1999/289/CFSP: Council Decision of 26 April 1999 concerning the extension of Common Position 96/635/CFSP on Burma/Myanmar. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article J.2 thereof,Whereas Common Position 96/635/CFSP of 28 October 1996 defined by the Council on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union, on Burma/Myanmar(1), as amended and extended by Decision 98/612/CFSP(2), expires on 29 April 1999;Whereas, Common Position 96/635/CFSP, should be further extended in the light of point 6 thereof,. Common Position 96/635/CFSP is hereby extended until 29 October 1999. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.. Done at Luxembourg, 26 April 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. FISCHER(1) OJ L 287, 8.11.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 291, 30.10.1998, p. 1.
",military regime;military dictatorship;military junta;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;common position;Burma/Myanmar;Burma;Myanmar;Republic of the Union of Myanmar;human rights;attack on human rights;human rights violation;protection of human rights;the EU's international role;EC participation in an international meeting;EC representation in an international organisation;the Community's international role;the international role of the European Union,22
37607,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1135/2009 of 25 November 2009 imposing special conditions governing the import of certain products originating in or consigned from China, and repealing Commission Decision 2008/798/EC (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (1), and in particular Article 53(1)(b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 provides for the possibility to adopt appropriate Community emergency measures for food and feed imported from a third country in order to protect public health, animal health or the environment, where the risk cannot be contained satisfactorily by means of measures taken by the Member States individually.(2) The Commission was made aware in September 2008 that high levels of melamine were found in infant milk and other milk products in China. To counter the health risk that may result from exposure to a high melamine content in feed and food products, Commission Decision 2008/798/EC of 14 October 2008 imposing special conditions governing the import of products containing milk or milk products originating in or consigned from China, and repealing Commission Decision 2008/757/EC (2), provides for a prohibition on the importation into the Community of products containing milk or milk products, soya or soya products intended for the particular nutritional use of infants and young children, and requires Member States to perform systematic checks on all consignments originating in or consigned from China of feed and food containing milk, milk products, soya or soya products and of ammonium bicarbonate intended for food and feed. In that Decision the level of 2,5 mg/kg was considered to be the appropriate level to distinguish between the unavoidable background presence of melamine and unacceptable adulteration.(3) The number of Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) notifications, as provided for in Article 2(4) of Decision 2008/798/EC, as regards unacceptable levels of melamine in those food and feed products from China has significantly decreased since January 2009, and the Chinese authorities have provided guarantees as regards the controls on melamine in such products exported to the Community. It is therefore appropriate to review the measures laid down in Decision 2008/798/EC.(4) Taking into account that products containing milk or milk products, soya or soya products that are intended for the particular nutritional use of infants and young children represent the primary, and in some cases sole, source of nourishment for infants and young children, it is appropriate to maintain the prohibition on importation into the Community of any such products originating from China. Member States should ensure that any such products found on the market are destroyed without delay.(5) At the same time, systematic checks on all consignments originating in or consigned from China of feed and food containing milk, milk products, soya or soya products and of ammonium bicarbonate intended for food and feed are no longer necessary given the significant decrease in RASFF notifications, so the intensity of physical checks should be reduced. Since the level of 2,5 mg/kg continues to remain appropriate to distinguish between unavoidable background presence of melamine and unacceptable adulteration, products that contain a higher level of melamine should not enter the feed and food chain and should be safely disposed of.(6) Therefore, Decision 2008/798/EC should be amended accordingly. However, taking into account the nature of the amending provisions, it is appropriate to replace that Decision with a regulation, which could be reviewed at a later stage on the basis of the results of the controls carried out by the Member States.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. For the purposes of this Regulation, references to China are to be understood as references to the People’s Republic of China. Import prohibition1.   The import into the Community of products containing milk, milk products, soya or soya products intended for the particular nutritional use of infants and young children within the meaning of Directive 2009/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (3), originating or consigned from the People’s Republic of China shall be prohibited.2.   Member States shall ensure that any such product found on the market shall be immediately withdrawn and destroyed. Prior notificationFeed and food business operators or their representatives shall give prior notification to the control point referred to in Article 4(3) of the estimated date and time of arrival of all consignments originating in or consigned from China of ammonium bicarbonate intended for food and feed and of feed and food containing milk, milk products, soya or soya products. Control measures1.   The competent authorities of the Member States shall carry out documentary, identity and physical checks, including laboratory analysis on the consignments originating in or consigned from China, which are to be imported into the Community, of ammonium bicarbonate intended for food and feed and of feed and food containing milk, milk products, soya or soya products other than those referred to in Article 2(1).Identity and physical checks, including sampling and analysis to control the presence of melamine, shall be carried out on approximately 20 % of such consignments.Member States may carry out random physical checks on other feed and food products with a high protein content originating from China, which are to be imported into the Community.The physical checks referred to in this paragraph shall in particular aim at ascertaining the level of melamine, if any, in the product. Consignments shall be kept under official control pending the availability of the results of the laboratory analysis.2.   Any product found to contain more than 2,5 mg/kg melamine, following controls performed in accordance with paragraph 1, shall not enter the feed and food chain and shall be safely disposed of.3.   The checks referred to in paragraph 1 shall be carried out at control points specifically designated by the Member States for that purpose.Member States shall make the list of control points available to the public and communicate it to the Commission.4.   The release for free circulation of consignments shall be subject to the presentation by the feed and food business operator or their representative to the custom authorities of the evidence that the official controls referred to in paragraph 1 have been carried out and favourable results from physical checks, where such checks are required, are known. ReportsMember States shall submit to the Commission every three months a report of all analytical results of the controls referred to in Article 4(1). Those reports shall be submitted during the month following each quarter. CostsAll costs resulting from the official controls referred to in Article 4(1), including sampling, analysis, storage and any measures taken following non-compliance, shall be borne by the feed and food business operator. RepealCommission Decision 2008/798/EC is repealed.References to the repealed Decision shall be construed as references to this Regulation. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from the date of entry into force.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 November 2009.For the CommissionAndroulla VASSILIOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 273, 15.10.2008, p. 18.(3)  OJ L 124, 20.5.2009, p. 21.
",baby food;baby foodstuffs;food for infants;food inspection;control of foodstuffs;food analysis;food control;food test;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;import (EU);Community import;import restriction;import ban;limit on imports;suspension of imports;soya bean;soya seed;China;People’s Republic of China,22
13340,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2732/94 of 8 November 1994 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on certain industrial products originating in Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 of 20 December 1990 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), extended for 1994 by Regulation (EC) No 3668/93  (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded from 1 July to 31 December 1994 to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III other than those listed in column 4 of Annex  I, within the framework of the preferential tariff ceilings fixed in column 6 of Annex I; whereas Article 7 of that Regulation, provides that the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and  territories concerned may at any time be re-established as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level;Whereas, in the case of the products of the order Nos and origins indicated in the table below, the individual ceiling is fixed at the levels indicated in that table; whereas that ceiling was reached, on the date indicated below, by charges of imports  into the Community of the products in question:"""" ID=""1"">10.0480> ID=""2"">Thailand> ID=""3"">2 414 500> ID=""4"">11. 9. 1994""> ID=""2"">Malaysia> ID=""3"">2 414 500> ID=""4"">11. 9. 1994""> ID=""1"">10.1052> ID=""2"">Singapore> ID=""3"">1 620 500> ID=""4"">10. 9. 1994"">Whereas, it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties for the products in question,. As from 13 November, the levying of customs duties, suspended from 1 July to 31 December 1994, pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the products indicated in the table  below:"""" ID=""1"">10.0480> ID=""2"">3923 21 00> ID=""3"">Sacks and bags (including cones)> ID=""4"">Thailand""> ID=""3"">- Of polymers of ethylene> ID=""4"">Malaysia""> ID=""1"">10.1052> ID=""2"">8521 > ID=""3"">Video recording or reproducing apparatus>  ID=""4"">Singapore""> This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 8 November 1994.For the CommissionChristiane SCRIVENERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 370, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 338, 31. 12. 1993, p. 22.
",recording equipment;tape recorder;video camera;video recorder;generalised preferences;GSP;general system of preferences;generalised preferences scheme;generalised preferences system;generalised tariff preferences;generalized preferences;packaging product;bag;bottle;box;packaging article;packaging materials;receptacle;South-East Asia;Countries of South-East Asia;restoration of customs duties;restoration of customs tariff,22
2287,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 540/97 of 24 March 1997 on the issuing of import licences for bananas under the tariff quota for the second quarter of 1997 and on the submission of new applications (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1409/96 (4), lays down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community; whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 478/95 (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 702/95 (6), lays down additional rules for the application of the tariff quota arrangements laid down in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93;Whereas Article 9 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 lays down that, where, in the case of a given quarter and a given origin, for a country or group of countries referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 478/95, the quantities covered by import licence applications from one or more of the categories of operators appreciably exceed the indicative quantity fixed, a reduction percentage to be applied to applications shall be set; whereas, however, that provision does not apply to category C licence applications nor to category A and B applications relating to a quantity of 150 tonnes or less, provided that the total quantity covered by the category A and B applications does not exceed, for a given origin, 15 % of the total of the quantities applied for;Whereas, pursuant to Article 9 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, the indicative quantities for import under the tariff quota are laid down for the second quarter of 1997 in Commission Regulation (EC) No 344/97 (7);Whereas in the case of the quantities covered by licence applications that are either less than or not significantly more than the indicative quantities fixed for the quarter in question, licences are issued for the quantities applied for; whereas, however, for certain origins, the quantities applied for considerably exceed the indicative quantities or the percentages set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 478/95; whereas, therefore, a reduction percentage should be set to be applied under the aforementioned conditions to licence applications for the origin or origins involved and category of licence in question;Whereas, the maximum quantity for which licence applications may still be submitted should be set taking account of the indicative quantities fixed by Regulation (EC) No 344/97 and the applications accepted at the end of the application period running from 1 to 7 March 1997;Whereas this Regulation should apply immediately to permit licences to be issued as quickly as possible;Whereas the Management Committee for Bananas has not issued an opinion within the time limit laid down by its chairman,. Import licences shall be issued under the tariff quota for the import of bananas, provided for in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93, for the second quarter of 1997:1. for the quantity indicated in the licence application:(a) multiplied, in the case of the origin 'Costa Rica`, by the reduction coefficient of 0,7223 for category B licence applications, excluding applications relating to a quantity of 150 tonnes or less;(b) multiplied, in the case of the origin 'Others`, by the reduction coefficient of 0,5018 for category A and B licence applications, excluding applications relating to a quantity of 150 tonnes or less;(c) multiplied, in the case of the origin 'Colombia`, by the reduction coefficient of 0,9030 for category B licence applications, excluding applications relating to a quantity of 150 tonnes or less;2. for the quantity indicated in the licence application, in the case of an origin other than those referred to in point 1 above;3. for the quantity indicated in the application, in the case of category C licences. The quantities for which licence applications may still be lodged in respect of the second quarter of 1997 are laid down in the Annex hereto. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 24 March 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 181, 20. 7. 1996, p. 13.(5) OJ No L 49, 4. 3. 1995, p. 13.(6) OJ No L 71, 31. 3. 1995, p. 84.(7) OJ No L 58, 27. 2. 1997, p. 36.ANNEX>TABLE>
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;quantitative restriction;quantitative ceiling;quota,22
5031,"2010/228/: Commission Decision of 21 April 2010 authorising the placing on the market of puree and concentrate of the fruits of Morinda citrifolia as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2010) 2397). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas:(1) On 20 April 2006 Tahitian Noni International Inc. made a request to the competent authorities of Belgium to place puree and concentrate of the fruits of Morinda citrifolia on the market as a novel food ingredient.(2) On 28 February 2007 the competent food assessment body of Belgium issued its initial assessment report. In that report it came to the conclusion that the use of the puree and concentrate of the fruits of Morinda citrifolia as a food ingredient was acceptable.(3) The Commission forwarded the initial assessment report to all Member States on 28 March 2007.(4) Within the 60-day period laid down in Article 6(4) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97 reasoned objections to the marketing of the product were raised in accordance with that provision.(5) Therefore the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was consulted on 7 November 2007.(6) On 13 March 2009, EFSA in the ‘Scientific opinion of the Panel on Dietetic Products Nutrition and Allergies’ on a request from the European Commission on the safety of ‘Morinda citrifolia (Noni) fruit puree and concentrate’ as a novel food ingredient came to the conclusion that the Noni fruit puree and concentrate was safe for the general population.(7) On the basis of the scientific assessment, it is established that the fruit puree and concentrate from Morinda citrifolia (Noni) complies with the criteria laid down in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Morinda citrifolia (Noni) fruit puree and concentrate as specified in Annex I may be placed on the market in the Union as a novel food ingredient for the uses listed in Annex II. The designation of the Morinda citrifolia fruit puree authorised by this Decision on the labelling of the foodstuff containing it shall be ‘Morinda citrifolia fruit puree’ or ‘Noni fruit puree’.The designation of the Morinda citrifolia fruit concentrate authorised by this Decision on the labelling of the foodstuff containing it shall be ‘Morinda citrifolia fruit concentrate’ or ‘Noni fruit concentrate’. This Decision is addressed to Tahitian Noni International Inc., 333 West River Park Drive, Provo, Utah 84604, USA.. Done at Brussels, 21 April 2010.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 43, 14.2.1997, p. 1.ANNEX ISpecifications of Morinda citrifolia fruit puree and concentrateDescription:The fruits of Morinda citrifolia are harvested by hand. Seeds and skin are separated mechanically from the pureed fruits. After pasteurisation, the puree is packaged in aseptic containers and stored under cold conditions.Morinda citrifolia concentrate is prepared from M. citrifolia puree by treatment with pectinolytic enzymes (50-60 °C for 1-2 h). Then the puree is heated to inactivate the pectinases and then immediately cooled. The juice is separated in a decanter centrifuge. Afterwards the juice is collected and pasteurised, prior to being concentrated in a vacuum evaporator from a brix of 6 to 8 to a brix of 49 to 51 in the final concentrate.Composition of Morinda citrifolia fruit puree and concentrateMoisture 89 – 93 % 48 – 53 %Protein < 0,6 g/100 g 3 – 3,5 g/100 gFat < 0,2 g/100 g < 0,04 g/100 gAsh < 1 g/100 g 4,5 – 5 g/100 gTotal carbohydrates 5 – 10 g/100 g 37 – 45 g/100 gFructose 0,5 – 2 g/100 g 9 – 11 g/100 gGlucose 0,5 – 2 g/100 g 9 – 11 g/100 gDietary fibre 1,5 – 3 g/100 g 1,5 – 5 g/100 g5,15-dimethylmorindol (1) 0,19 – 0,20 μg/mL 0,11 – 0,77 μg/mLLucidin (1) Not detectable Not detectableAlizarin (1) Not detectable Not detectableRubiadin (1) Not detectable Not detectable(1)  By an HPLC-UV method developed and validated by the applicant for the analysis of anthraquinones in Morinda citrifolia puree and concentrate.Limits of detection: 2,5 ng/mL (5,15 dimethylmorindol); 50,0 ng/mL (lucidin); 6,3 ng/mL (alizarin) and 62,5 ng/mL (rubiadin).ANNEX IIUses of Morinda citrifolia fruit puree and concentrateUse group Maximum use level of Morinda citrifolia fruitpuree concentrateCandy/Confectionery 45 g/100 g 10 g/100 gCereal bars 53 g/100 g 12 g/100 gPowdered nutritional drink mixes (dry weight) 53 g/100 g 12 g/100 gCarbonated beverages 11 g/100 g 3 g/100 gIce cream & sorbet 31 g/100 g 7 g/100 gYogurt 12 g/100 g 3 g/100 gBiscuits 53 g/100 g 12 g/100 gBuns, cakes & pastries 53 g/100 g 12 g/100 gBreakfast cereal (whole grain) 88 g/100 g 20 g/100 gJams and jellies (fruit preserves) (1) 133 g/100 g 30 g/100 gSweet spreads, fillings and icings 31 g/100 g 7 g/100 gSavoury sauces, pickles, gravies, and condiments 88 g/100 g 20 g/100 gFood supplements (in accordance with Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2)) 26 g per daily dose as recommended by the manufacturer 6 g per daily dose as recommended by the manufacturer(1)  Based on pre-processing quantity to produce final 100 g product.(2)  OJ L 183, 12.7.2002, p. 51.
",prepared foodstuff;cooked foodstuff;deep-frozen dish;food preparation;pre-cooked foodstuff;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification;labelling,22
16769,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1009/97 of 4 June 1997 amending for the second time Regulation (EC) No 581/97 adopting exceptional support measures for the market in pigmeat in Belgium. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in pigmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas, because of the outbreak of classical swine fever in certain border regions with the Netherlands, exceptional support measures for the market in pigmeat have been adopted for Belgium by Commission Regulation (EC) No 581/97 (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 772/97 (4),Whereas, because of the outbreak of new cases of classical swine fever in the regions bordering on the Netherlands, the Belgian veterinary authorities have introduced new surveillance zones; whereas those zones should be included with effect from 13 May 1997 in the exceptional market support measures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 581/97 by amending Annex II to that Regulation;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,. In the second indent of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 581/97, the date '9 April 1997` is replaced by '9 May 1997`. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 13 May 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 June 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 87, 2. 4. 1997, p. 11.(4) OJ No L 112, 29. 4. 1997, p. 20.
",slaughter of animals;slaughter of livestock;stunning of animals;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;production aid;aid to producers,22
4185,"2006/574/EC: Commission Decision of 18 August 2006 amending Decision 2005/734/EC as regards certain additional risk mitigating measures against the spread of avian influenza (notified under document number C(2006) 3702)   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) In order to reduce the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by influenza A virus of subtype H5N1 being introduced into poultry farms and other premises where birds are kept in captivity via wild birds, Commission Decision 2005/734/EC of 19 October 2005 laying down biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by influenza virus A subtype H5N1 from birds living in the wild to poultry and other captive birds and providing for an early detection system in areas at particular risk (2) was adopted.(2) Pursuant to that Decision, Member States are to identify individual holdings keeping poultry or other captive birds which, according to epidemiological and ornithological data, should be considered particularly at risk from the spread of the avian influenza A virus of subtype H5N1 via wild birds.(3) In the light of current epidemiological and ornithological developments with regard to that disease, provision should be made to review such risks on a regular and ongoing basis with a view to adjusting the areas identified as particularly at risk for the spread of the disease and the measures taken in those areas.(4) In such areas the use of decoy birds has been prohibited, except for their use in the Member States’ programmes for avian influenza surveys in poultry and wild birds, as provided for in Commission Decision 2005/732/EC of 17 October 2005 approving the programmes for the implementation of Member States’ surveys for avian influenza in poultry and wild birds during 2005 and laying down reporting and eligibility rules for the Community financial contribution to the implementation costs of those programmes (3).(5) Taking into account recent experiences and based on a favourable outcome of a case-by-case risk assessment, the competent authority should be given the possibility to grant further derogations from the prohibition of the use of decoy birds provided that appropriate biosecurity measures are taken.(6) Decision 2005/734/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Decision 2005/734/EC is amended as follows:1. Article 2a is replaced by the following:(a) the keeping of poultry in the open air, without undue delay;(b) the use of outdoor water reservoirs for poultry;(c) the provision of water to poultry from surface water reservoirs accessed by wild birds;(d) the use of birds of the orders Anseriformes and Charadriiformes as decoy birds (decoy birds) during bird-hunting.2. The following Articles 2b and 2c are inserted:(a) the keeping of poultry in the open air, provided the poultry are supplied with feed and water indoors or under a shelter which sufficiently discourages the landing of wild birds and thereby prevents contact by wild birds with the feed or water intended for the poultry;(b) the use of outdoor water reservoirs if they are required for animal welfare reasons for certain poultry and are sufficiently screened against wild waterfowl;(c) the provision of water from surface water accessed by wild waterfowl after treatment that would ensure inactivation of the possible avian influenza virus;(d) the use of decoy birds during bird-hunting:(i) by decoy bird holders registered with the competent authority, under the strict supervision of the competent authority for the attraction of wild birds intended for sampling pursuant to the Member States’ programmes for avian influenza surveys in poultry and wild birds as provided for in Decision 2005/732/EC; or(ii) in accordance with appropriate biosecurity measures, which include:— identification of the individual decoy birds by a ringing system,— implementation of a specific surveillance system for decoy birds,— the recording and reporting of the health status of decoy birds and laboratory testing for avian influenza in the case of deaths of such birds and at the end of the bird-hunting season,— strict separation between decoy birds and domestic poultry and other captive birds circuit,— cleansing and disinfection of the means of transport and equipment used for the transport of decoy birds and for trips in the areas where decoy birds are placed,— restrictions and control of movements of decoy birds, in particular to prevent contacts with different open waters,— the development and implementation of “guidelines of good biosecurity practises” detailing the measures provided for in the first to sixth indents,— implementation of a reporting system on the data obtained from the measures referred to in the first, second, and third indents. Member States shall immediately take the necessary measures to comply with this Decision and publish those measures. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 August 2006.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14).(2)  OJ L 274, 20.10.2005, p. 105. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/405/EC (OJ L 158, 10.6.2006, p. 14).(3)  OJ L 274, 20.10.2005, p. 95.
",animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;disease prevention;prevention of disease;prevention of illness;preventive medicine;prophylaxis;screening for disease;screening for illness;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;poultry farming;breeding of poultry;keeping of poultry;bird;bird of prey;migratory bird,22
2090,"97/41/EC: Commission Decision of 18 December 1996 establishing health conditions and a public health certificate for the importation from third countries of meat products obtained from poultrymeat, farmed game meat, wild game meat and rabbit meat (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 92/118/EEC of 17 December 1992 laying down animal health and public health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of products not subject to the said requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A(I) to Directive 89/662/EEC and, as regards pathogens, to Directive 90/425/EEC (1), as last amended by Commission Decision 96/405/EC (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas specific conditions must be established for the importation into the Community of meat products obtained from poultrymeat, farmed game meat, wild game meat and rabbit meat; whereas these products must conform to the conditions laid down in Annex II, Chapter 1 of Directive 92/118/EEC;Whereas a form of public health certificate must be established, to be signed by an official veterinarian, to certify that the products fulfil the requirements laid down in this Decision;Whereas, in addition, where it is possible to recognise conditions offering equivalent guarantees, a third country may submit a proposal for such recognition to the Commission for appropriate consideration;Whereas the conditions and certificate established by this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. This Decision lays down the public health conditions for the importation of meat products obtained from poultrymeat, farmed game meat, wild game meat and rabbit meat. The importation of meat products obtained from poultrymeat, farmed game meat, wild game meat and rabbit meat is subject to the condition that they comply with the requirements laid down in Annex II, Chapter 1 of Directive 92/118/EEC. 1. Each consignment of meat products obtained from poultrymeat, farmed game meat, wild game meat and rabbit meat shall be accompanied by an original, numbered public health certificate, completed, signed and dated, composed of a single sheet and conforming to the model laid down in the Annex.2. The certificate shall be drawn up in at least one of the official languages of the Member State of introduction into the Community. This Decision shall apply from 1 January 1997. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 18 December 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(2) OJ No L 165, 4. 7. 1996, p. 40.ANNEX>START OF GRAPHIC>PUBLIC HEALTH CERTIFICATE>END OF GRAPHIC>
",import;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;third country;meat product;bacon;cold meats;corned beef;foie gras;frogs' legs;goose liver;ham;meat extract;meat paste;prepared meats;processed meat product;pâté;sausage;health certificate,22
17765,"Council Regulation (EC) No 55/98 of 19 December 1997 allocating, for 1998, catch quotas between Member States for vessels fishing in Latvian waters. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Community and the Republic of Latvia (2), and in particular Articles 3 and 6 thereof, the Community and Latvia have held consultations concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1998 and the management of common living resources;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1998 should be fixed for the vessels of the other Party;Whereas the necessary measures should be taken to implement, for 1998, the results of the consultations held with Latvia;Whereas to ensure efficient management of the catch possibilities available in Latvian waters, quotas should be allocated among Member States in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3);Whereas additional conditions for the year-to-year management of TACs and quotas, in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (4), were not agreed with Latvia;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1998,. From 1 January to 31 December 1998, vessels flying the flag of a Member State are hereby authorized to make catches within the quota limits set out in the Annex in waters falling within the fisheries jurisdiction of Latvia. The financial contribution provided for in Article 4 of the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Community and the Republic of Latvia shall be set for the period referred to in Article 1 at ECU 430 300, payable to an account designated by Latvia. Stocks referred to in the Annex shall not be subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 2, 3 and 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1998.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ L 332, 20. 12. 1996, p. 2.(3) OJ L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2205/97 (OJ L 304, 7. 11. 1997, p. 1).(4) OJ L 115, 9. 5. 1996, p. 3.ANNEXAllocation of Community catch quotas in Latvian waters for 1998>TABLE>
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;Latvia;Republic of Latvia,22
10081,"Commission Regulation ( EEC ) No 43/92 of 9 January 1992 establishing a deadline for the presentation by the Member States of regionalization plans. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organization of the market in oils and fats (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1720/91 (2), and in particular Article 38 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3766/91 of 16 December 1991 establishing a support system for producers of soya beans, rape seed and sunflower seed (3), and in particular Article 2 (4) thereof,Whereas a deadline should be set for the presentation by the Member States of regionalization plans, as provided for in Article 2 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3766/91;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Oils and Fats,. The date provided for in Article 2 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3766/91 is 31 January 1992. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 January 1992. For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66. (2) OJ No L 162, 26. 6. 1991, p. 27. (3) OJ No L 356, 24. 12. 1991, p. 17.
",regional planning;inter-regional planning;regional management;regional plan;regional programming;territorial planning;soya bean;soya seed;sunflower;sunflower seed;oil seed rape;colza seed;rape seed;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;regional aid;aid for regional development;aid to less-favoured regions,22
1378,"80/210/EEC: Commission Decision of 25 January 1980 refusing to accept the scientific character of the apparatus described as 'Magnavox-Geoceiver Satellite Surveyor, model MX 1502'. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof,Whereas, by letter dated 14 June 1979, the Government of Italy requested the Commission to invoke the procedure at present laid down in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as ""Magnavox-Geoceiver Satellite Surveyor, model MX 1502"", to be used in the study of the structure of the field of terrestrial gravity, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community;Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 4 December 1979 within the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine this particular case;Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is a portable receiver of signals transmitted by a satellite ; whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research ; whereas apparatus of the same kind are principally used for the realization of non-scientific activities ; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus ; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus,. The apparatus described as ""Magnavox-Geoceiver Satellite Surveyor, model MX 1502"", is not considered to be a scientific apparatus. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 January 1980.For the CommissionÉtienne DAVIGNONMember of the Commission  (1)OJ No L 184, 15.7.1975, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 134, 31.5.1979, p. 1. (3)OJ No L 318, 13.12.1979, p. 32.
",exemption from customs duties;customs franchise;duty-free admission;duty-free entry;exemption from duty;exemption from import duty;travellers' allowance;travellers' tax-free allowance;satellite communications;European communications satellite;communications satellite;direct broadcasting satellite;telecommunications satellite;scientific apparatus;laboratory equipment;microscope;research equipment;scientific instrument;scientific material;common customs tariff;CCT;admission to the CCT,22
2647,"2000/6/EC: Commission Decision of 10 December 1999 amending for the second time Decision 1999/507/EC on certain protection measures with regard to certain fruit bats, dogs and cats coming from Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia (notified under document number C(1999) 4249) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC(1), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC(2), and in particular Article 18(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) By Decision 1999/507/EC(3) the Commission has adopted protection measures with regard to certain fruit bats, dogs and cats coming from Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia with regard to Nipah respective Hendra disease, including among others laboratory tests for dogs and cats destined for imports into the Community.(2) In the absence of internationally agreed standard testing procedures for Nipah disease, the test requirements for dogs and cats have been established in accordance with the official notification of the veterinary services of Malaysia to the Office International des Epizooties (OIE) of 28 May 1999.(3) By letter of 11 October 1999, the veterinary services of Malaysia have officially informed the Commission; that the required IgM capture ELISA test cannot be carried out and that the IgG capture ELISA is regarded to be the adequate test.(4) Therefore dogs and cats intended for import into Member States from Malaysia cannot be certified by the veterinary services in Malaysia in accordance with Community law.(5) The test requirements for dogs and cats imported from Malaysia must be modified so as to allow the use of a validated diagnostic test for the detection of antibody against Nipah disease virus.(6) For the sake of clarity provisions should be made allowing the transit of dogs and cats through international airports in Malaysia.(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Article 2 of Decision 1999/507/EC is amended as follows:1. In the third indent of paragraph 2 the words ""IgM and"" are deleted.2. A third paragraph is added as follows: ""3. The prohibition referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply to dogs and cats in transit, provided they remain within the perimeter of an international airport."" This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 December 1999.For the CommissionDavid BYRNEMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.(2) OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1.(3) OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 66.
",import;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;Malaysia;Eastern Malaysia;Labuan;Malaya;Peninsular Malaysia;Sabah;Sarawak;West Malaysia;domestic animal;pet;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;Australia;Commonwealth of Australia,22
5538,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1007/2012 of 25 October 2012 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Fränkischer Karpfen / Frankenkarpfen / Karpfen aus Franken (PGI)]. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Germany's application to register the name ‧Fränkischer Karpfen / Frankenkarpfen / Karpfen aus Franken‧ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, that name should therefore be entered in the register,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 October 2012.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Dacian CIOLOȘMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ C 30, 3.2.2012, p. 10.ANNEXAgricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.7.   Fresh fish, molluscs and crustaceans and products derived therefromGERMANYFränkischer Karpfen / Frankenkarpfen / Karpfen aus Franken (PGI)
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;freshwater fish;agricultural product;farm product;foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,22
13691,"95/250/EC: Council Decision of 29 June 1995 relating to exceptional Community aid for the reconstruction of the areas stricken by the cyclone that hit Madeira in October 1993. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 235  thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission  (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament  (2),Whereas those living in certain areas of Madeira have been seriously affected by the cyclone of  October 1993;Whereas steps should be taken in this quite exceptional situation to offset the consequences of  this disaster on the economic and social well-being of the persons affected;Whereas the European Investment Bank is able to grant loans out of its own resources to help  achieve this objective;Whereas an interest subsidy chargeable to the general budget of the European Communities should be  provided on these loans;Whereas similar measures were adopted following the natural disasters that occurred in Italy  (3)  and in Greece  (4);Whereas the Treaty does not provide, for the adoption of this Decision, powers other than those of  Article 235,. The Community shall provide an interest rate subsidy, chargeable to  the budget of the European Communities, of 3 percentage points per annum for a maximum period of  twelve years, on some loans granted by the European Investment Bank (EIB) out of its own resources  and in accordance with its usual criteria for the financing of investment in the regions devastated  by the cyclone that hit Madeira in October 1993.The total amount of subsidized loans may not exceed the equivalent of ECU 15,85 million in  principal. These loans shall be directed to projects carried out between 1993 and 1997, for the  reconstruction and reorganization of stricken areas (infrastructure works and secondarily  housing).The loans will be approved by the EIB, on the basis of projects put forward by the Portuguese  authorities. The detailed arrangements for implementing this Decision shall be laid down in a  cooperation agreement between the Commission and the EIB. In particular, this agreement should set  out the detailed rules for the payment of the interest rate subsidies. The Commission will present to the European Parliament and the Council - in close  cooperation with the EIB and before 31 December 1998 - a report evaluating the implementation of  this Decision, and in particular on the additional effects produced by the interest subsidies. This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.. Done at Luxembourg, 29 June 1995.For the Council The President J. BARROT
",Madeira;Autonomous region of Madeira;EIB loan;natural disaster;natural catastrophe;interest rate subsidy;interest rebate;loan at subsidised rate of interest;preferential interest rate;reduced interest rate loan;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;atmospheric conditions;artificial precipitation;precipitation;rain;sunshine;wind,22
15841,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2312/96 of 2 December 1996 fixing the definitive aid on certain grain legumes for the 1996/97 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 of 30 July 1996 introducing a specific measure in respect of certain grain legumes (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 provides that the Commission is to determine the overrun in the maximum guaranteed area and to fix the definitive aid for the marketing year in question;Whereas Article 6 (2) of that Regulation provides that transitional measures may be adopted in particular to prevent the application of two penalties during the first year of application of the specific measure in respect of certain grain legumes, i.e. from 1 July 1996 to 30 June 1997;Whereas the maximum guaranteed area referred to in Article 2 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 762/89 of 20 March 1989 introducing a specific measure for certain grain legumes (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2064/92 (3), was exceeded by 18,6 % in 1995/96; whereas the maximum guaranteed area referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 was exceeded by 37,44 % in 1996/97; whereas the only penalty stemming from the overrun in the maximum guaranteed area in 1996/97 should be applied for the 1996/97 marketing year by reducing the aid provided for in Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 proportionately;Whereas the Joint Management Committee for Cereals, Oils and Fats and Dried Fodder has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,. The definitive aid for certain grain legumes for the 1996/97 marketing year shall be ECU 131,69 per hectare. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 December 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 4.(2) OJ No L 80, 23. 3. 1989, p. 76.(3) OJ No L 215, 30. 7. 1992, p. 47.
",leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;marketing year;agricultural year;aid per hectare;per hectare aid,22
25431,"Commission Directive 2003/119/EC of 5 December 2003 amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC to include mesosulfuron, propoxycarbazone and zoxamide as active substances (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market(1), as last amended by Commission Directive 2003/84/EC(2), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC, the authorities of France received on 15 December 2000 an application from Aventis Cropscience France (now Bayer CropScience) for the inclusion of the active substance mesosulfuron (in the form of mesosulfuron methyl) in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. Commission Decision 2001/287/EC(3) confirmed that the dossier was ""complete"" in the sense that it could be considered as satisfying, in principle, the data and information requirements of Annexes II and III to Directive 91/414/EEC.(2) Germany received an application under Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC on 25 January 2000, an application from Bayer AG (now Bayer CropScience) concerning propoxycarbazone (in the form of propoxycarbazone sodium; former name: MKH 65 61). This application was declared complete by Commission Decision 2000/463/EC(4).(3) The United Kingdom received an application under Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC on 2 June 1999 from Rohm and Haas France SA (now: Dow AgroSciences) concerning zoxamide (former name: RH-7281). This application was declared complete by Commission Decision 2000/540/EC(5).(4) For those active substances, the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed, in accordance with the provisions of Article 6(2) and (4) of Directive 91/414/EEC, for the uses proposed by the applicants. The nominated rapporteur Member States submitted draft assessment reports concerning the substances to the Commission on 12 December 2001 (mesosulfuron), 26 March 2001 (propoxycarbazone) and 10 August 2001 (zoxamide).(5) The draft assessment reports have been reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health. The review was finalised on 3 October 2003 in the format of the Commission review report for mesosulfuron, propoxycarbazone and zoxamide.(6) The review of mesosulfuron, propoxycarbazone and zoxamide did not reveal any open questions or concerns, which would have required a consultation of the Scientific Committee on Plants.(7) It has appeared from the various examinations made, that plant protection products containing the active substances concerned may be expected to satisfy, in general, the requirements laid down in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) and Article 5(3) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular with regard to the uses which were examined and detailed in the Commission review report. It is therefore appropriate to include mesosulfuron, propoxycarbazone and zoxamide in Annex I, in order to ensure that in all Member States the authorisations of plant protection products containing these active substances can be granted in accordance with the provisions of that Directive.(8) After inclusion, Member States should be allowed a reasonable period to implement the provisions of Directive 91/414/EEC as regards plant protection products containing mesosulfuron, propoxycarbazone and zoxamide and in particular to review existing provisional authorisations and, by the end of this period at the latest, to transform those authorisations into full authorisations, to amend them or to withdraw them in accordance with the provisions of Directive 91/414/EEC.(9) It is therefore appropriate to amend Directive 91/414/EEC accordingly.(10) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. 1. Member States shall adopt and publish by 30 September 2004 at the latest the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 October 2004.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. 1. Member States shall review the authorisation for each plant protection product containing mesosulfuron, propoxycarbazone or zoxamide to ensure that the conditions relating to these active substances set out in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC are complied with. Where necessary, they shall amend or withdraw authorisations in accordance with Directive 91/414/EEC by 30 September 2004 at the latest.2. For each authorised plant protection product containing mesosulfuron, propoxycarbazone or zoxamide as the only active substance, Member States shall re-evaluate the product in accordance with the uniform principles provided for in Annex VI to Directive 91/414/EEC, on the basis of a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex III thereto. On the basis of that evaluation, they shall determine whether the product satisfies the conditions set out in Article 4(1)(b), (c), (d) and (e) of Directive 91/414/EEC. Where necessary and by 31 August 2005 at the latest, they shall amend or withdraw the authorisation for each such plant protection product.3. For each plant protection product containing mesosulfuron, propoxycarbazone or zoxamide together with one or more active substances which are all listed in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, Member States shall re-evaluate the product in accordance with the uniform principles provided for in Annex VI to that Directive, on the basis of a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex III thereto. On the basis of that evaluation, they shall determine whether the product satisfies the conditions set out in Article 4(1)(b), (c), (d) and (e) of Directive 91/414/EEC. Where necessary, they shall amend or withdraw the authorisation for each such plant protection product, by the deadline defined for such an amendment or withdrawal in the respective Directives which amended Annex I so as to add the relevant substances to it. Where the respective Directives set different deadlines, the deadline shall be the latest of the dates defined. This Directive shall enter into force on 1 April 2004. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 December 2003.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.(2) OJ L 247, 30.9.2003, p. 20.(3) OJ L 99, 10.4.2001, p. 9.(4) OJ L 183, 22.7.2000, p. 21.(5) OJ L 230, 12.9.2000, p. 14.ANNEXIn Annex I the following rows are added at the end of the table"">TABLE>""
",marketing standard;grading;plant health product;plant protection product;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;testing;experiment;industrial testing;pilot experiment;test;confidentiality;confidential information,22
2763,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2411/2000 of 30 October 2000 repealing Regulation (EC) No 2015/2000 prohibiting fishing for Northern prawn by vessels flying the flag of Sweden. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98(2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2015/2000(3) prohibits fishing for Northern prawn in Norwegian waters south of 62° 00' N by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden.(2) On 12 October 2000, Denmark transferred to Sweden 25 tonnes of Northern prawn in Norwegian waters south of 62° 00' N. Fishing for Northern prawn in Norwegian waters south of 62° 00' N by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden should therefore be authorised. Regulation (EC) No 2015/2000 should therefore be repealed,. Regulation (EC) No 2015/2000 is hereby repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 October 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 5.(3) OJ L 241, 26.9.2000, p. 26.
",ship's flag;nationality of ships;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;crustacean;crab;crawfish;crayfish;lobster;prawn;shrimp;Sweden;Kingdom of Sweden;fishing area;fishing limits;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches,22
24080,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1285/2002 of 15 July 2002 supplementing the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2301/97 on the entry of certain names in the Register of certificates of specific character provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) 2082/92 on certificates of specific character for agricultural products and foodstuffs (Kalakukko). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2082/92 of 14 July 1992 on certificates of specific character for agricultural products and foodstuffs(1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2082/92, Finland has forwarded an application to the Commission for the name ""Kalakukko"" to be entered in the Register of certificates of specific character.(2) The description ""traditional speciality guaranteed"" can only be used with names entered in that Register.(3) No objection under Article 8 of that Regulation was sent to the Commission following the publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities(2) of the name set out in the Annex hereto.(4) As a consequence, the name set out in the Annex should be entered in the Register of certificates of specific character and thereby protected as a traditional speciality guaranteed within the Community pursuant to Article 13(2) of Regulation No (EEC) 2082/92.(5) The Annex hereto supplements the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2301/97(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 688/2002(4),. The name in the Annex hereto is added to the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2301/97 and entered in the Register of certificates of specific character in accordance with Article 9(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2082/92.It shall be protected in accordance with Article 13(2) of that Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 15 July 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 9.(2) OJ C 235, 21.8.2001, p. 12.(3) OJ L 319, 21.11.1997, p. 8.(4) OJ L 106, 23.4.2002, p. 7.ANNEXBread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker's wares- Kalakukko
",foodstuff;agri-foodstuffs product;confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;designation of origin;PDO;PGI;certificate of designation of origin;protected designation of origin;protected geographical indication;registered designation of origin;product designation;product description;product identification;product naming;substance identification,22
6442,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1201/88 of 28 April 1988 establishing import mechanisms for certain processed products obtained from sour cherries and originating in Yugoslavia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3909/87 (2) and in particular Articles 15 (3) and 17 (2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Additional Protocol (3) to the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (4) concluded consequent on the accession of Spain and Portugal provides for the establishment of a system of minimum import prices for processed products obtained from sour cherries, referred to in the Additional Protocol as 'morello cherries', for a maximum of 19 900 tonnes each calendar year;Whereas the marketing year laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 for the products in question should be used for the management of these arrangements;Whereas the said Additional Protocol provides for the possibility of a countervailing charge being collected where the minimum import price for a product is not observed;Whereas the minimum price for processed products obtained from sour cherries should be fixed, taking into account the price of Community products, the prices of products originating in Yugoslavia and the level of customs duties;Whereas frozen cherries, whether or not containing added sugar, are marketed either with or without stones and there are substantial differences between the prices of such products; whereas it is therefore necessary to establish a range of minimum prices;Whereas the current monetary situation results in a difference between the minimum price fixed in ECU and the same price converted into national currency using the representative rate of exchange; whereas this could lead to a distortion of trade; whereas this risk can be averted by use of a coefficient when converting from ECU to national currency;Whereas the issue of import licences should be suspended as soon as the volume of imports for which licences have been requested exceeds the aforementioned quantity of 19 900 tonnes,. 1. A minimum import price shall be fixed for processed products obtained from sour cherries, listed in Annex I and originating in Yugoslavia for each marketing year. This minimum price may vary according to the type and presentation of the products.2. The minimum price shall be fixed:- on the basis of the price of products imported from Yugoslavia during the marketing year preceding that for which the price is to be fixed,- with reference to the price trend for Community products and raw materials during the year for which the import price is to be fixed, and- having regard to the level of customs duties.3. The minimum price for these products shall apply during the marketing year fixed for cherries in syrup in Regulation (EEC) No 426/86. 1. Where the minimum import price referred to in Article 1 is not observed, a countervailing charge in addition to customs duty shall be imposed.2. The amount of the countervailing charge shall vary according to the import price. 1. The countervailing charge shall be fixed with reference to the minimum price applying on the day of importation.2. The minimum price and the amount of the countervailing charge expressed in national currency may be adjusted by a monetary coefficient in order to avoid distortions in trade between Member States. For products listed in Annex II and originating in Yugoslavia, the Commission shall suspend the issue of the licences provided for in Article 15 of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 as soon as the volume of imports exceeds 19 900 tonnes in a given calendar year. 1. Detailed rules for the application of this Regulation, the minimum import price and the amount of the countervailing charge shall be fixed in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 22 of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86.2. Where necessary the Commission shall adopt the monetary coefficient provided for in Article 3 (2). This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from the day on which the Additional Protocol enters into force.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 28 April 1988.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. TIETMEYER(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 370, 30. 12. 1987, p. 20.(3) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1987, p. 73.(4) OJ No L 41, 14. 2. 1983, p. 1.ANNEX I1.2 //  //  // CN code  // Description  //  //  //  //  // 0811   // Fruits and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:   // 0811 90   //  Other:   //   //   Containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:   // ex 0811 90 10   //    With a sugar content exceeding 13 % by weight:   //   //     Cherries:   //  //      Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus):   //   //       Not stoned   //   //       Other   // ex 0811 90 30   //    Other:  //   //     Cherries:   //   //      Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus):   //   //       Not stoned   //   //       Other  //   //   Other:   // ex 0811 90 90   //    Other:   //   //   Cherries:   //   //      Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus):  //   //       Not stoned   //   //       Other   // 2008  // Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included:   // 2008 60   //  Cherries:   //   //   Not containing added spirit:   //   //    Containing added sugar, in immediate packings of a net content exceeding 1 kg:  // 2008 60 51   //     Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)   //  //    Containing added sugar, in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1 kg:   // 2008 60 61   //     Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)   //   //    Not containing added sugar, in immediate packings of a net content:   //   //     of 4,5 kg or more:   // 2008 60 71   //      Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)   //   //     Of less than 4,5 kg:   // 2008 60 91  //      Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)   //    //ANNEX II1.2 //  //  // CN code  // Description  //  //  //  //  // 0811   // Fruits and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:   // 0811 90   //  Other:   //   //   Containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:   // ex 0811 90 10   //    With a sugar content exceeding 13 % by weight:   //   //     Cherries:   //  //      Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus):   //   //       Not stoned   //   //       Other   // ex 0811 90 30   //    Other:  //   //     Cherries:   //   //      Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus):   //   //       Not stoned   //   //       Other  //   //   Other:   // ex 0811 90 90   //    Other:   //   //   Cherries:   //   //      Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus):  //   //       Not stoned   //   //       Other   // 0812  // Fruit and nuts, provisionally preserved (for example, by sulphur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions), but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption:   // ex 0812 10 00   //  Cherries:   //  //   Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)   // 2008   // Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included:   // 2008 60   //  Cherries:   //   //   Not containing added spirit:   //   //    Containing added sugar, in immediate packings of a net content exceeding 1 kg:  // 2008 60 51   //     Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)   //  //    Containing added sugar, in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1 kg:   // 2008 60 61   //     Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)   //   //    Not containing added sugar, in immediate packings of a net content:   //   //     of 4,5 kg or more:   // 2008 60 71   //      Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)   //   //     Of less than 4,5 kg:   // 2008 60 91  //      Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)   //    //
",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;minimum price;floor price;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;import (EU);Community import;countervailing charge;compensatory levy;Yugoslavia;territories of the former Yugoslavia,22
20442,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2242/2000 of 10 October 2000 reducing, for the 2000/01 marketing year, the amount of aid for oranges delivered for processing following an overrun of the processing threshold. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 of 28 October 1996 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits(1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 858/1999(2), and in particular Article 6 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 establishes a processing threshold for oranges of 1189000 tonnes. Article 5(2) lays down that, for a given marketing year, overrunning of the processing threshold is to be assessed on the basis of the average of the quantities processed under the aid scheme during the three marketing years preceding the marketing year in question, or during an equivalent period. When an overrun has been established, the aid fixed for the marketing year in question in the Annex to that Regulation is to be reduced by 1 % per tranche of the overrun equal to 11890 tonnes.(2) The Member States, in accordance with Article 22(1)(b) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1169/97 of 26 June 1997 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2729/1999(4), communicated the quantities of oranges processed under the aid scheme. Based on this information, a processing threshold overrun of 358233 tonnes was established. Therefore, the amounts of aid for oranges laid down in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 for the 2000/01 marketing year must be reduced by 30 %.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 10 October 2000.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 49.(2) OJ L 108, 27.4.1999, p. 8.(3) OJ L 169, 27.6.1997, p. 15.(4) OJ L 328, 22.12.1999, p. 35.
",guarantee threshold;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;citrus fruit;citron;clementine;grapefruit;lemon;mandarin orange;orange;pomelo;tangerine;production aid;aid to producers,22
16668,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 581/97 of 1 April 1997 adopting exceptional support measures for the market in pigmeat in Belgium. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in pigmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 and the second paragraph of Article 22 thereof,Whereas, because of the outbreak of classical swine fever in certain production regions in the Netherlands situated in the border region with Belgium, surveillance zones have been established by the Belgian authorities pursuant to Article 9 of Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (3), as last amended by Decision 93/384/EEC (4); whereas, as a result, trade in live pigs, fresh pigmeat and pigmeat products which have not undergone heat treatment is temporarily prohibited in those zones;Whereas restrictions on the free movement of goods resulting from the application of veterinary measures are likely to cause a serious disturbance of the pigmeat market in Belgium; whereas it is therefore necessary to adopt exceptional market support measures limited to live animals from the areas directly affected and to apply for no longer than is strictly necessary;Whereas, with the aim of preventing a further spread of the disease, pigs produced in the said zones should be separated from normal trade in products intended for human consumption and processed into products intended for uses other than human consumption, in accordance with the provisions of Article 3 of Council Directive 90/667/EEC (5), as amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (6), and the Belgian authorities should be allowed to organise buying-in operations as required by the health and veterinary situation in the zones in question;Whereas a price should be set for the buying-in of live piglets and pigs, where necessary, by the intervention agency in the surveillance zone; whereas the premises in which the animals may be killed should also be specified;Whereas, in view of the extent of the disease and, in particular, of its duration, and consequently of the magnitude of the efforts needed to support the market, it would be appropriate for such measures to be shared by the Community and the Member State concerned;Whereas provision should be made for the Belgian authorities to adopt all necessary control and surveillance measures and to inform the Commission thereof;Whereas the restrictions in the free movement of live pigs have been operative for several weeks in the zones in question, provoking a substantial increase in the weight of the animals and consequently leading to an intolerable situation where the welfare of the animals is concerned; whereas retroactive application of this Regulation from 18 March 1997 is therefore justified;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion fo the Management Committee for Pigmeat,. 1. From 18 March 1997 the Belgium intervention agency shall buy in, as required by the health and veterinary situation, piglets falling within CN code 0103 91 10 weighing 8 kilograms or more on average per batch.2. From 18 March 1997 the Belgian intervention agency shall buy in, as required by the health and veterinary situation, live fattening pigs falling within CN code 0103 92 19 weighing 120 kilograms or more on average per batch.3. Seventy per cent of the expenditure related to those buying-in operations shall be financed by the Community budget, for a maximum number of animals as laid down in Annex I hereto. Only fattening pigs and piglets raised in the surveillance zone situated within the regions referred to in Annex II to this Regulation may be delivered, provided that the veterinary provisions laid down by the Belgian authorities apply in the zone on the day the animals are bought in. On the day they are bought in the animals shall be weighed and killed, either at the farm, in collection centres or in rendering plants, in such a way as to prevent the disease from spreading.In exceptional cases and if the veterinary situation so requires, fattening pigs may be killed in a slaugherhouse once the Commission has been informed thereof.They shall be transported without delay to a rendering plant and processed into products falling within CN codes 1501 00 11, 1506 00 00 and 2301 10 00 in accordance with the provisions of Article 3 of Directive 90/667/EEC.Those operations shall be carried out under the continuous supervision of the competent Belgian authorities. 1. For fattening pigs weighing 120 kilograms or more on average per batch, the buying-in price provided for in Article 1 (1), at farm gate, shall be equal to the market price for slaughtered pigs of grade E within the meaning of Article 4 (2) Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75, of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3537/89 (7) and of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2123/89 (8), recorded in Belgium in the week preceding the purchase of the fattening pigs and less transport costs of ECU 1,3/100 kg slaughtered weight.2. For fattening pigs weighing less than 120 kilograms but more than 110 kilograms on average per batch, the buying-in price fixed pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be reduced by 15 %.3. The buying-in price shall be calculated on the basis of recorded slaughtered weight. However, where the animals are only weighed live the buying-in price shall be multiplied by a coefficient of 0,81.4. The buying-in price at farm gate for piglets weighing 25 kilograms or more but less than 26 kilograms on average per batch shall be equal to the average price of the '+25 kg` price category recorded on St Truiden market in the week preceding the purchase of the piglets by the intervention agency.5. For the other piglet weight categories, the buying-in price shall be equal to the buying-in price calculated according to point 4,(a) reduced by ECU 12,5 per head for piglets weighing 8 kilograms or more but less than 23 kilograms on average per batch;(b) reduced by ECU 5 per head for piglets weighing 23 kilograms or more but less than 25 kilograms on average per batch;(c) increased by ECU 2,5 per head for piglets weighing 26 kilograms or more on average per batch. The competent Belgian authorities shall adopt all measures necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Regulation, and in particular with Article 2 thereof. They shall inform the Commission thereof as soon as possible. The competent Belgian authorities shall send the Commission each Wednesday the following information relating to the previous week:- number and total weight of pigs bought in,- number and total weight of piglets bought in,- buying-in price for the piglets referred to in Article 4 (4). This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 18 March 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 April 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 105.(3) OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.(4) OJ No L 166, 8. 7. 1993, p. 34.(5) OJ No L 363, 27. 12. 1990, p. 51.(6) OJ No L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.(7) OJ No L 347, 28. 11. 1989, p. 20.(8) OJ No L 203, 15. 7. 1989, p. 23.ANNEX I>TABLE>ANNEX IIIn the province of Antwerp, the Hoogstraten surveillance zone, as defined in Article 1 of the Ministerial Decree of 17 February 1997.
",slaughter of animals;slaughter of livestock;stunning of animals;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;Belgium;Kingdom of Belgium;production aid;aid to producers,22
34309,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 690/2007 of 19 June 2007 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1412/2006 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Lebanon. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1412/2006 of 25 September 2006 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Lebanon (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas:(1) The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1412/2006 lists the competent authorities to which specific functions related to the implementation of that Regulation are attributed.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (2) has made adaptations to several acts adopted by the institutions required by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1412/2006 was, however, not amended on that occasion.(3) Bulgaria and Romania provided information on their competent authorities. These authorities should therefore be included in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1412/2006 from the date on which Bulgaria and Romania acceded to the European Community,. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1412/2006 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 June 2007.For the CommissionEneko LANDÁBURUDirector-General for External Relations(1)  OJ L 267, 27.9.2006, p. 2.(2)  OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1.ANNEXThe Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1412/2006 is amended as follows:1. The following is inserted between the entries for Belgium and the Czech Republic:Concerning financing and financial assistance related to military activities:Министерство на финанситеУл. „Славянска“, 41040 СофияТел. (+359-2) 98 59 28 01Ministère des finances4, rue Slavyanska1040 SofiaTél. (+359) 298 59 28 01Concerning technical assistance related to military activities:Министерство на икономиката и енергетикатаУл. „Славянска“, 81052 СофияТел. (+359-2) 940 77 71 (7681)Факс (+359-2) 988 07 27Ministère de l’économie et de l’énergie8, rue Slavyanska1052 SofiaTél. (+359) 29 40 77 71/76 81Fax (+359) 29 88 07 27Concerning credit institutions:Българска народна банкаПл. „Александър Батенберг“, 1Тел. (+359-2) 91 45 25 00Факс (+359-2) 91 45 25 35Banque nationale de Bulgarie1, place Alexander Battenberg1000 SofiaTél. (+359) 291 45 25 00Fax (+359) 291 45 25 35’2. The following is inserted between the entries for Portugal and Slovenia:Ministerul Afacerilor ExterneAgenția Națională de control al exporturilorStr. Polonă, nr. 8, sector 1, BucureștiTel.: (40) 21 311 20 83;Fax: (40) 21 311 12 65Website: www.ancex.roMinisterul Internelor și Reformei AdministrativeDirecția Generală de informații și protecție internăStr. Beldiman, nr. 2-4, sector 5, BucureștiTel.: (40) 21 314 70 39;Fax: (40) 21 311 13 53Website: www.dgipi.roMinisterul Economiei și FinanțelorDirecția Generală probleme speciale și situații de urgențăCalea Victoriei, nr. 152, sector 1, BucureștiTel.: (40) 21 202 51 66;Fax: (40) 21 202 51 75Website: www.minind.roMinisterul ApărăriiStr. Izvor, nr. 3-5, Sector 5, BucureștiTel.: (40) 21 319 56 98;Fax: (40) 21 319 56 98Website: www.mapn.roMinisterul Finanțelor PubliceAgenția Națională de Administrație FiscalăAutoritatea Națională a VămilorStr. Matei Millo, nr. 13, sector 1, BucureștiTel.: (40) 21 315 58 58;Fax: (40) 21 313 82 51Website: www.customs.ro’
",financing;Lebanon;Lebanese Republic;military cooperation;military agreement;military aid;technical cooperation;technical aid;technical assistance;military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;financial aid;capital grant;financial grant,22
24732,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 2156/2002 of 4 December 2002 fixing the definitive aid on certain grain legumes for the 2002/2003 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 of 30 July 1996 introducing a specific measure in respect of certain grain legumes(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 811/2000(2), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 divides the maximum guaranteed area between lentils and chickpeas on the one hand and vetches on the other hand, allowing the unused balance of one maximum guaranteed area to be reallocated to the other maximum guaranteed area before an overrun is determined.(2) The maximum guaranteed area for lentils and chickpeas referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 was not exceeded in 2002/2003, whereas the maximum guaranteed area for vetches, increased by the unused balance of the maximum guaranteed area for lentils and chickpeas, was exceeded by 20,25 % in 2002/2003. The aid provided for in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 should therefore be reduced proportionately for vetches for the marketing year in question.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. The definitive aid for certain grain legumes for the 2002/2003 marketing year shall be EUR 181,00 per hectare for lentils and chickpeas and EUR 150,52 per hectare for vetches. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 December 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 206, 16.8.1996, p. 4.(2) OJ L 100, 20.4.2000, p. 1.
",leguminous vegetable;bean;broad bean;dried legume;field bean;lentil;pea;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;utilised agricultural area;UAA;area sown;cultivated area;planted area;utilized agricultural area;marketing year;agricultural year;aid per hectare;per hectare aid,22
32476,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 840/2006 of  7 June 2006  fixing the aid for peaches for processing under Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 for the 2006/07 marketing year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 3(3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1535/2003 of 29 August 2003 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the aid scheme for products processed from fruit and vegetables (2) stipulates that the Commission is to publish the amount of the aid for peaches after verifying compliance with the thresholds fixed in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.(2) The average quantity of peaches processed under the aid scheme over the previous three marketing years is below the Community threshold. The aid to be applied for the 2006/07 marketing year in each Member State concerned must therefore be the amount set in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Processed Fruit and Vegetables,. For the 2006/07 marketing year the aid provided for in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 for peaches shall be EUR 47,70 per tonne. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply for the 2006/07 marketing year.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 June 2006.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29. Regulation last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 386/2004 (OJ L 64, 2.3.2004, p. 25).(2)  OJ L 218, 30.8.2003, p. 14. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1663/2005 (OJ L 267, 12.10.2005, p. 22).
",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;aid system;application for aid;fixing the amount of aid;general aid scheme;request for aid;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs,22
15369,"Council Regulation (EC) No 663/96 of 28 March 1996 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain magnetic disks (3,5"" microdisks) originating in Malaysia, Mexico and the United States of America, and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3283/94 of 22 December 1994 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,Having regard to the proposal submitted by the Commission after consultation within the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A. PROVISIONAL MEASURES(1) The Commission, by Regulation (EC) No 2426/95 (2), hereinafter referred to as 'the provisional duty Regulation`, imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports into the Community of certain magnetic disks (hereafter referred to as 3,5&Prime; microdisks) originating in the United States, Mexico and Malaysia and falling within CN code ex 8523 20 90.B. SUBSEQUENT PROCEDURE(2) Subsequent to the imposition of the provisional anti-dumping duty, one cooperating Malaysian producer and one company producing in both the United States and Mexico, which had explicitly informed the Commission of its intention not to participate in the proceeding, were heard by the Commission. Both parties also presented written submissions making known their views on the findings.(3) On request, parties were informed of the essential facts and considerations on the basis of which it was intended to recommend the imposition of definitive duties and the definitive collection of amounts secured by way of the provisional duty. They were also granted a reasonable period within which to make representations subsequent to disclosure.(4) Because of the volume and the complexity of the data examined, the investigation could not be concluded within the time limit provided for in Article 6 (9) of Regulation (EC) No 3283/94, (hereinafter referred to as 'the basic Regulation`).C. PRODUCT UNDER CONSIDERATION AND LIKE PRODUCT(5) As no further arguments have been presented regarding the product under consideration and the like product, the findings set out in recitals 8 to 12 of the provisional duty Regulation are confirmed.D. DUMPING(6) For the purpose of the definitive findings, dumping was established on the basis of the same methods used in the provisional determination of dumping. The dumping margin calculations were only modified to take account of clerical errors or technical amendments as no new facts and arguments on the methods were presented by the parties.(7) In the light of the foregoing, the findings set out in recitals 14 to 20 of the provisional duty Regulation, with the appropriate modifications, are confirmed.Dumping margins(a) Cooperating producers(8) As far as the cooperating producers in the United States and Mexico are concerned, the findings in recital 21 of the provisional duty Regulation are confirmed.(9) On the basis of technical modifications made to the calculations of normal value and export price for one cooperating producer in Malaysia, the definitive dumping margins calculated by the Commission, expressed as a percentage of the free-at-Community-frontier price for each of the companies concerned are as follows:- Mega High Tech: 31,8 %- Diskcomp: 46,4 %(b) Non-cooperating producers(10) In the absence of comment, the findings in recitals 23 and 24 of the provisional Regulation are confirmed.E. COMMUNITY INDUSTRY(11) No new arguments were presented with regard to the definition of the Community industry. The findings set out in recitals 25 to 28 of the provisional duty Regulation are, therefore, confirmed.F. INJURY1. Prices of the dumped imports(12) The producer in the United States and Mexico referred to at recital 2 objected to the use of Eurostat data as positive evidence of price undercutting for non-cooperating companies, on two grounds. First, as its distribution system on the Community market is similar to those of American and Mexican producers which cooperated, it claimed any undercutting on its part would also have been de minimis. Secondly, as the CN code within which Eurostat data is collected for 3,5&Prime; microdisks is a 'basket` category covering more than the product concerned, it claimed judgments on the basis of these figures are likely to be inaccurate.These contentions cannot be accepted.In the light of this producer's explicit decision not to participate in the proceeding, its claim that price undercutting on its part would also have been de minimis is unsupported by any evidence, and consequently, amounts to no more than assertion.As to the second objection, it is the standard practice of the Community institutions to use Eurostat data as the best positive evidence available of import volumes and prices in the absence of more reliable indications from other sources. Further, the methodology employed by the Commission in this and the two prior proceedings (see recital 7 of the provisional duty Regulation) to address the 'basket` nature of the CN code in question has been found to be reasonable and has not been criticized by the parties involved. In any event, the producer concerned has provided no evidence of whether, or to what extent, Eurostat figures may be misleading, as far as the product in question is concerned.2. Other injury findings(13) No new facts and arguments were received in connection with cumulation, causality and the other injury findings. The findings in recitals 30 to 45 of the provisional duty Regulation are therefore confirmed.G. COMMUNITY INTEREST(14) No representations have been received in respect of the Community interest in this proceeding and no comments have been made by any interested parties on the provisional findings regarding Community interest.The findings in recitals 46 to 50 of the provisional duty Regulation are, therefore, confirmed.H. DUTY(15) No comments were received on the methodology adopted by the Commission for the establishment of the duty rates to be applied, as set out in recitals 51 to 55 of the provisional duty Regulation.These are, therefore, confirmed, and, as the dumping margins definitively determined exceed the injury thresholds established for the cooperating producers in Malaysia, measures should be imposed at the level of these injury thresholds. As the injury thresholds established for the cooperating producers in Mexico and the United States are de minimis, no definitive anti-dumping measures should be imposed on imports of the like product manufactured by these producers.I. COLLECTION OF THE PROVISIONAL DUTIES(16) In view of the dumping margins established, the injury caused to the Community industry, and of the latter's precarious financial situation, it is considered necessary that amounts secured by way of the provisional anti-dumping duty for all companies should be collected definitively at the duty rate definitively imposed,. 1. A definitive anti-dumping duty is hereby imposed on imports of 3,5&Prime; microdisks used to record and store encoded digital computer information, falling within CN code ex 8523 20 90 (Taric code 8523 20 90*10), and originating in Malaysia, Mexico and the United States of America.2. The rate of duty applicable to the net, free-at-Community-frontier price, before duty, shall be as follows:>TABLE>with the exception of imports which are manufactured and sold for export to the Community by the following companies which shall be subject to the rates of duty mentioned below:>TABLE>3. The duty shall not apply to imports of the product defined in paragraph 1 manufactured and sold for export to the Community by the following companies:>TABLE>4. Unless otherwise specified, the provisions in force concerning customs duty shall apply. The amounts secured by way of the provisional anti-dumping duty pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2426/95 shall be definitively collected up to the duty rate definitively imposed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 March 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. CLO(1) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1251/95 (OJ No L 122, 2. 6. 1995, p. 1).(2) OJ No L 249, 17. 10. 1995, p. 3.
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25203,"Council Decision of 5 June 2003 adjusting the basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff. ,Having regard to the Council Act of 3 December 1998 laying down the Staff Regulations applicable to Europol employees(1) (the ""Staff Regulations""), and in particular Article 44 thereof,Having regard to the initiative of the Hellenic Republic(2),Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament(3),Having regard to the review of remuneration of officials of Europol by the Management Board of Europol,Whereas:(1) In the aforementioned review, the Management Board took account of the changes in the cost of living in the Netherlands, as well as of the changes in salaries in the public service in the Member States.(2) The said review justifies an increase of 4,4 % of remuneration for the period between 1 July 2002 and 1 July 2003.(3) It is for the Council, acting unanimously, to adjust the basic salaries and allowances of officials of Europol, on the basis of the review,. The Staff Regulations are hereby amended as follows:1. With effect from 1 July 2002:(a) the table of basic monthly salaries in Article 45 shall be replaced by the following:"">TABLE>""(b) in Article 59(3), the amount ""EUR 908,40"" shall be replaced by ""EUR 948,37"";(c) in Article 59(3), the amount ""EUR 1816,80"" shall be replaced by ""EUR 1896,74"";(d) in Article 60(1), the amount ""EUR 242,24"" shall be replaced by ""EUR 252,90"";(e) in Article 2(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ""EUR 253,25"" shall be replaced by ""EUR 264,39"";(f) in Article 3(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ""EUR 11010,92"" shall be replaced by ""EUR 11495,40"";(g) in Article 3(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ""EUR 2477,46"" shall be replaced by ""EUR 2586,47"";(h) in Article 3(2) of Appendix 5, the amount ""EUR 14864,74"" shall be replaced by ""EUR 15518,79"";(i) in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ""EUR 1101,09"" shall be replaced by ""EUR 1149,54"";(j) in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ""EUR 825,83"" shall be replaced by ""EUR 862,17"";(k) in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ""EUR 550,54"" shall be replaced by ""EUR 574,76"";(l) in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ""EUR 440,43"" shall be replaced by ""EUR 459,81"";(m) in Article 5(3) of Appendix 5, the amount ""EUR 1553,86"" shall be replaced by ""EUR 1622,23"";(n) in Article 5(3) of Appendix 5, the amount ""EUR 2071,82"" shall be replaced by ""EUR 2162,98"";(o) in Article 5(3) of Appendix 5, the amount ""EUR 2589,77"" shall be replaced by ""EUR 2703,72"";2. With effect from the date on which this Decision takes effect:- in Article 7(3) of Appendix 5, the amount ""EUR 0,23"" shall be replaced by ""EUR 0,24"". This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision shall take effect on the day following that of its adoption.. Done at Luxembourg, 5 June 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. ChrisochoĂŻdis(1) OJ C 26, 30.1.1999, p. 23. Act as last amended by the Council Act of 19 December 2002 (OJ C 24, 31.1.2003, p. 1).(2) OJ C 52, 6.3.2003, p. 17.(3) Opinion of 9 April 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
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3037,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1131/84 of 25 April 1984 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on styrene, falling within subheading 29.01 D II and originating in Argentina, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3569/83 apply. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3569/83 of 16 December 1983 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1984 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), and in particular Article 13 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 10 of that Regulation, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex C, other than those listed in column 4 of Annex A, within the framework of the preferential tariff ceiling fixed in column 9 of Annex A; whereas, as provided for in Article 11 of that Regulation, as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level, the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and territories concerned may at any time be re-established;Whereas, in the case of styrene falling within subheading 29.01 D II, the individual ceiling was fixed at 1 363 700 ECU; whereas on 19 April 1984 imports of these products into the Community, originating in Argentina, reached that ceiling after being charged thereagainst;Whereas, it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties in respect of the products in question against Argentina,. As from 29 April 1984, the levying of customs duties, suspended pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3569/83, shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the following products originating in Argentina:1.2 //   //   // CCT heading No  // Description  //   //  // 29.01 D II (NIMEXE code 29.01-71)  // Styrene  //   // This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 April 1984.For the CommissionKarl-Heinz NARJESMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 362, 24. 12. 1983, p. 1.
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29299,"2005/37/EC: Commission Decision of 29 October 2004 establishing the European Technical and Scientific Centre (ETSC) and providing for coordination of technical actions to protect euro coins against counterfeiting. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 211 thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 2003/861/EC of 8 December 2003 concerning analysis and cooperation with regard to counterfeit euro coins (1) and Council Decision 2003/862/EC of 8 December 2003 extending the effects of Decision 2003/861/EC concerning analysis and cooperation with regard to counterfeit euro coins to those Member States which have not adopted the euro as their single currency (2),Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1338/2001 of 28 June 2001 laying down measures necessary for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting (3), and in particular Article 5 thereof, provides for the analysis and classification of counterfeit coins by the Coin National Analysis Centre (CNAC) in each of the EU Member States and by the European Technical and Scientific Centre (ETSC). Council Regulation (EC) No 1339/2001 (4) extends the effects of Articles 1 to 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1338/2001 to the Member States which have not adopted the euro as the single currency.(2) Since October 2001, the ETSC has been carrying out its tasks on a temporary basis at the French Mint with administrative support and management provided by the Commission, in line with an exchange of letters between the President of the Council and the French Finance Minister of 28 February and 9 June 2000.(3) The ETSC contributes to the fulfilment of the objectives of the ‘Pericles’ programme pursuant to Council Decision 2001/923/EC of 17 December 2001 establishing an exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting (5) and Council Decision 2001/924/EC of 17 December 2001 extending the effects of the Decision establishing an exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting (Pericles programme) to the Member States which have not adopted the euro as the single currency (6).(4) Article 1 of Decision 2003/861/EC provides that the Commission shall establish the ETSC and ensure its functioning and the coordination of the activities of the competent technical authorities to protect euro coins against counterfeiting. Article 1 of Decision 2003/862/EC extends Decision 2003/861/EC to the Member States which have not adopted the euro as the single currency.(5) The French authorities have taken the commitment, through a letter from the French Finance Minister, dated 6 September 2004, to maintain the current sharing of the relevant costs. An exchange of letters between the Member of the Commission responsible for the fight against fraud and the French Finance Minister, regarding the establishment of the ETSC on a permanent basis for the analysis and classification of counterfeit euro coins, will reiterate the principles that emerged from the ETSC’s activities during the period it was temporarily hosted at the French Mint, based on the exchange of letters between the Council Presidency and the French Finance Minister on 28 February and 9 June 2000.(6) The Economic and Financial Committee (EFC), the European Central Bank, Europol and the competent national authorities should be informed regularly of the activities of the ETSC and of the situation regarding euro coin counterfeiting.(7) Therefore, the ETSC should be established within the Commission in Brussels, attached to the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).(8) The coordination by the Commission of the measures taken by the competent technical authorities to protect euro coins against counterfeiting includes methods for analysing counterfeit euro coins, the study of new cases of coin counterfeiting and assessment of the consequences, exchanges of information on the activities of the CNACs and the ETSC, external communication on counterfeit coins, the detection of such coins by coin processing equipment and the study of any technical problems relating to these coins.(9) This coordination requires the continued efforts, within the Advisory Committee for Coordination of the Fight against Fraud (7), of the Counterfeit Coin Experts Group, comprising the experts in charge of the CNAC and ETSC, which the Commission manages and chairs, while providing periodic information to the EFC.(10) In order to act on Decisions 2003/861/EC and 2003/862/EC,. Article 1The European Technical and Scientific Centre (ETSC) is established within the Commission in Brussels, attached to OLAF. The ETSC shall analyse and classify every new type of counterfeit euro coin in line with the provisions of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) 1338/2001. It contributes to the fulfilment of the objectives of the Pericles programme pursuant to Article 4 of Decision 2001/923/EC. It assists the Coin National Analysis Centres (CNAC) and the law-enforcement authorities and collaborates with the relevant authorities in the analysis of counterfeit euro coins and the strengthening of protection. The principles on which the organisation of the ETSC will be based are the following:— The Commission may second members of its personnel to the French Mint in order to use its facilities for the analysis of coins.— In accomplishing its functions, the ETSC will be able to use the personnel and equipment of the French Coin National Analysis Centre and the laboratory of the French Mint in Pessac. The French authorities will place the appropriate personnel and equipment at the disposal of the ETSC as a priority.— Under the applicable financial regulations, the part of the expenses attributable to the work carried out by the ETSC will be charged to the general budget of the European Communities. Since France will provide the abovementioned personnel, premises and equipment and will be responsible for their maintenance, the Community budget will meet the salaries of the personnel recruited by the Commission, travelling expenses and sundry minor current expenditure.OLAF shall define, in cooperation with the French Mint, the rules and administrative modalities applicable to the ETSC. The Commission shall coordinate the necessary actions to protect euro coins against counterfeiting through periodic meetings of counterfeit coin experts.The Economic and Financial Committee, the European Central Bank, Europol and the competent national authorities shall be kept regularly informed of the ETSC’s activities and of the situation as regards coin counterfeiting.. Done at Brussels, 29 October 2004.For the CommissionMichaele SCHREYERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 44.(2)  OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 45.(3)  OJ L 181, 4.7.2001, p. 6.(4)  OJ L 181, 4.7.2001, p. 11.(5)  OJ L 339, 21.12.2001, p. 50.(6)  OJ L 339, 21.12.2001, p. 55.(7)  Commission Decision 94/140/EC (OJ L 61, 4.3.1994, p. 27).
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37744,"2010/64/: Commission Decision of 5 February 2010 on the adequacy of the competent authorities of certain third countries pursuant to Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2010) 590) (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts, amending Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC and repealing Council Directive 84/253/EEC (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 47(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 47(1) and Article 53 of Directive 2006/43/EC, as of 29 June 2008, competent authorities of Member States may allow the transfer of audit working papers or other documents held by statutory auditors or audit firms to the competent authorities of a third country only if the authorities have been declared adequate by the Commission and there are reciprocal working arrangements between them and the competent authorities of the Member States concerned. It therefore needs to be determined which competent authorities of third countries are adequate for the purpose of transfer of audit working papers or other documents held by statutory auditors or audit firms to the competent authorities of a third country.(2) A transfer of audit working papers or other documents held by statutory auditors or audit firms to the competent authorities of a third country reflects a substantial public interest related to carrying out independent public oversight. Accordingly, any such transfer by the competent authorities of Member States should be made solely for the purpose of the exercise of the competences of public oversight, external quality assurance and investigations of auditors and audit firms by the competent authorities of the third country concerned. The persons employed or formerly employed by competent authorities of the third country that receive the information are subject to obligations of professional secrecy.(3) Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (2) applies to the processing of personal data carried out pursuant to this Directive. Accordingly, where a transfer of audit working papers or other documents held by statutory auditors or audit firms to the competent authorities of the third countries below involves the disclosure of personal data, it should always be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Directive 95/46/EC. Member States should ensure, through working arrangements in accordance with Chapter IV of Directive 95/46/EC between their competent authorities and the competent authorities of third countries that the latter would not further disclose personal data comprised in transferred audit working papers or other documents held by statutory auditors or audit firms without the prior agreement of the competent authorities of the Member States concerned. The European Data Protection Supervisor was consulted in respect of the present Decision.(4) The adequacy of competent authorities of a third country should be assessed in the light of the cooperation requirements pursuant to Article 36 of Directive 2006/43/EC or essentially equivalent functional results. In particular, the adequacy should be assessed in the light of the competences exercised by the competent authorities of the third country concerned, the safeguards against breaching professional secrecy and confidentiality rules implemented by them and their ability under their laws and regulations to cooperate with the competent authorities of Member States.(5) As auditors and audit firms of Community companies which have issued securities in Canada, Japan or Switzerland, or which form part of a group issuing statutory consolidated accounts in those countries are regulated under the domestic laws of those countries, it should be decided whether the competent authorities of Member States may transfer audit working papers or other documents held by statutory auditors or audit firms to the competent authorities of those countries solely for the purposes of the exercise of their competences of public oversight, external quality assurance and investigations of auditors and audit firms.(6) Adequacy assessments for the purposes of Article 47 of Directive 2006/43/EC have been carried out with respect to the competent authorities of Canada, Japan and Switzerland. Adequacy decisions should be taken on the basis of those assessments with respect to those authorities.(7) The Canadian Public Accountability Board has competence in the public oversight, external quality assurance and investigations of auditors and audit firms. It implements adequate safeguards banning and sanctioning disclosure by its current or former employees of confidential information to any third person or authority. It would use the transferred audit working papers or other documents held by statutory auditors or audit firms solely for purposes related to the public oversight, external quality assurance and investigations of auditors and audit firms. Under the laws and regulations of Canada, it may transfer audit working papers or other documents held by Canadian auditors or audit firms to the competent authorities of any Member State. On this basis, the Canadian Public Accountability Board should be declared adequate for the purpose of Article 47(1) of Directive 2006/43/EC.(8) The Financial Services Agency of Japan and the Certified Public Accountants and Auditing Oversight Board within the Financial Services Agency of Japan have competence in the public oversight, external quality assurance and investigations of auditors and audit firms. This Decision should only cover the competences of the Financial Services Agency to investigate auditors and audit firms. The Financial Services Agency of Japan and the Certified Public Accountants and Auditing Oversight Board of Japan implement adequate safeguards banning and sanctioning disclosure by their current or former employees of confidential information to any third person or authority and would use the transferred audit working papers or other documents held by statutory auditors or audit firms solely for purposes related to the public oversight, external quality assurance and investigations of auditors and audit firms. Under the laws and regulations of Japan, they may transfer audit working papers or other documents held by Japanese auditors or audit firms to the competent authorities of any Member State. On this basis, the Financial Services Agency of Japan and the Certified Public Accountants and Auditing Oversight Board of Japan should be declared adequate for the purpose of Article 47(1) of Directive 2006/43/EC.(9) The Federal Audit Oversight Authority of Switzerland has competence in the public oversight, external quality assurance and investigations of auditors and audit firms. It implements adequate safeguards banning and sanctioning disclosure by its current or former employees of confidential information to any third person or authority. It would use the transferred audit working papers or other documents held by statutory auditors or audit firms solely for purposes related to the public oversight, external quality assurance and investigations of auditors and audit firms. Under the laws and regulations of Switzerland, it may transfer audit working papers or other documents held by Swiss auditors or audit firms to the competent authorities of any Member State. On this basis, the Federal Audit Oversight Authority of Switzerland should be declared adequate for the purpose of Article 47(1) of Directive 2006/43/EC.(10) Transfer of audit working papers should include access to or transmission to the authorities declared adequate under this Decision of audit working papers or other documents held by statutory auditors or audit firms, upon prior agreement of the competent authorities of Member States, and access to or transmission of such papers by the competent authorities of Member States to those authorities. As a consequence, statutory auditors and audit firms should not be allowed to grant access, nor to transmit audit working papers or other documents held by statutory auditors or audit firms to those authorities under other conditions than the ones set out in this Decision and in Article 47 of Directive 2006/43/EC, for example on the basis of consent of the statutory auditor, the audit firms or the client company.(11) This Decision should be without prejudice to the cooperation arrangements referred to in Article 25(4) of Directive 2004/109/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the harmonisation of transparency requirements in relation to information about issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market and amending Directive 2001/34/EC (3).(12) As this Decision is taken in the context of the transitional period granted to certain third country auditors and audit firms by Commission Decision 2008/627/EC of 29 July 2008 concerning a transitional period for audit activities of certain third country auditors and audit entities (4), this Decision should not pre-empt any final equivalence decisions that the Commission may adopt pursuant to Article 46 of Directive 2006/43/EC.(13) The present Decision aims at facilitating effective cooperation between the competent authorities of the Member States and those of Canada, Japan and Switzerland to allow the exercise of their functions of public oversight, external quality assurance and investigations and, at the same time, to protect the rights of the parties concerned. Member States should communicate to the Commission the working arrangements concluded with those authorities to allow the Commission to assess if cooperation takes place in accordance with Article 47 of the Directive 2006/43/EC.(14) The ultimate objective of cooperation with Canada, Japan and Switzerland in audit oversight is to reach mutual reliance on each other’s oversight systems where transfers of audit working papers would be exceptional. The mutual reliance would be based on the equivalence of Community and those countries’ auditor oversight systems.(15) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 48(1) of Directive 2006/43/EC,. The following competent authorities of third countries shall be considered adequate for the purpose of Article 47(1) of Directive 2006/43/EC:1. the Canadian Public Accountability Board;2. the Financial Services Agency of Japan;3. the Certified Public Accountants and Auditing Oversight Board of Japan;4. the Federal Audit Oversight Authority of Switzerland. 1.   Without prejudice to Article 47(4) and in accordance with Article 53 of Directive 2006/43/EC, as of 29 June 2008, any transfer of audit working papers or other documents held by statutory auditors or audit firms shall be either subject to prior approval by the competent authority of the Member State concerned, or it shall be carried out by the competent authority of the Member State concerned.2.   The transfer of audit working papers or other documents held by statutory auditors or audit firms shall not serve any other purposes than the public oversight, external quality assurance or investigations of auditors and audit firms.3.   Where audit working papers or other documents held by statutory auditors or audit firms are exclusively held by a statutory auditor or audit firm registered in a Member State other than the Member State where the group auditor is registered and whose competent authority has received a request from any of the authorities referred to in Article 1, such papers or documents shall be transferred to the competent authority of the third country concerned only if the competent authority of the first Member State has given its express agreement to the transfer. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 5 February 2010.For the CommissionCharlie McCREEVYMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 157, 9.6.2006, p. 87.(2)  OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31.(3)  OJ L 390, 31.12.2004, p. 38.(4)  OJ L 202, 31.7.2008, p. 70.
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5177,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1097/2010 of 26 November 2010 implementing Regulation (EC) No 177/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common framework for business registers for statistical purposes, as regards the exchange of confidential data between the Commission (Eurostat) and central banks  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 177/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 establishing a common framework for business registers for statistical purposes and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2186/93 (1), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas:(1) Regulation (EC) No 177/2008 establishes a new common framework for business registers exclusively for statistical purposes in order to maintain the development of business registers in a harmonised framework.(2) An exchange of confidential data between the Commission and national central banks, and between the Commission and the European Central Bank, exclusively for statistical purposes, should help ensure the quality of multinational enterprise group information in the European Union. It is therefore necessary to establish the format, the security and confidentiality measures and the procedure for the transmission of such confidential data to national central banks and the European Central Bank, to ensure that the data transmitted is used exclusively for statistical purposes.(3) In accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 2533/98 of 23 November 1998 concerning the collection of statistical information by the European Central Bank (2), data that the ESCB members have received from ESS authorities should be used exclusively for statistical purposes. The ESCB members should also ensure the physical and logical protection of confidential statistical information provided by the ESS authorities. The ECB should publish annual confidentiality reports on the measures adopted to safeguard the confidentiality of this statistical information.(4) To ensure consistency, the data sets transmitted in accordance with this Regulation should use the same naming conventions, structures, and definition of fields as referred to in Commission Regulation (EC) No 192/2009 of 11 March 2009 implementing Regulation (EC) No 177/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common framework for business registers for statistical purposes, as regards the exchange of confidential data between the Commission (Eurostat) and Member States (3).(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the European Statistical System Committee,. Format1.   The format set out in part A of the Annex shall be used for the data transmitted under Article 12(2) of Regulation (EC) No 177/2008.2.   The data and metadata shall be transmitted in accordance with the standards of the European Statistical System and with the structure defined in the most recent version of the Eurostat Business Registers Recommendations Manual available from the Commission (Eurostat). Confidentiality measuresThe characteristics specified in part B of the Annex, including confidentiality flags, may be transmitted, for statistical purposes only, by the Commission (Eurostat) to the national central banks and the European Central Bank, provided that the transmission is explicitly authorised by the appropriate national authority and that, in the case of data transmitted to a national central bank, at least one unit of a multinational enterprise group is located in the territory of the Member State of that national central bank. Security measures1.   Any transmission of confidential data under this Regulation to ESCB members shall take place only after the ESCB members, within their respective spheres of competence, have taken the necessary measures in line with Article 8a and 8b of Regulation (EC) No 2533/98 to ensure:— the protection of this data, in particular the storage of data that has been flagged as confidential in a secure area with restricted and controlled access,— that the data are used exclusively for statistical purposes,— that information on the measures has been included in the annual confidentiality report referred to in Article 8b of Regulation (EC) No 2533/98 or national central banks or the European Central Bank have informed the Commission (Eurostat) and the appropriate national authorities of the measures by other means.2.   The data shall be transmitted in an encrypted form. Procedure for transmission1.   The data and metadata transmitted pursuant to this Regulation shall be exchanged in electronic form.2.   The data and metadata shall be transmitted via the secure medium used by the Commission (Eurostat) for the transmission of confidential data, or via a secured remote access. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 November 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 61, 5.3.2008, p. 6.(2)  OJ L 318, 27.11.1998, p. 8.(3)  OJ L 67, 12.3.2009, p. 14.ANNEXA.   Structure and format for the transmission of dataThe following data sets containing confidential information are included in the data quality management process of the Union register of multinational enterprise groups and their constituent units (hereinafter referred to as ‘EuroGroups register’):— data set with results of the linkage process,— data sets with information on legal units,— data sets with information on control and ownership of units,— data sets with information on enterprises,— data sets with information on global enterprise groups,— data sets with information on truncated enterprise groups.A data set with the results on the truncated and global enterprise groups is generated at the end of each EuroGroups register data quality management cycle.The applicable format of those data sets is the one laid down in Regulation (EC) No 192/2009 for transmissions between the Commission (Eurostat) and the appropriate national authorities.To ensure that a given Member State receives consistent data records, the Commission (Eurostat) shall apply identical naming conventions, structures, and definition of fields for data sets transmitted to appropriate national authorities and for data sets transmitted to national central banks and the European Central Bank.To improve the quality of multinational enterprise group information in the European Union, and subject to the necessary authorisations the appropriate national authority shall assess the corrections and completions in the data sets they may have received from the national central banks and integrate them, where necessary, in the data they transmit to the Commission (Eurostat) pursuant to Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 177/2008.Data marked as confidential by national central banks or the European Central Bank shall be treated confidentially by the Commission (Eurostat) and the appropriate national authorities.B.   Transmission of characteristicsThe Commission (Eurostat) may, with the explicit approval of the appropriate national authority and for statistical purposes only, transmit to the national central banks and the European Central Bank the following characteristics, including confidentiality flags, concerning multinational enterprise groups and their constituent units provided that, in the case of data transmitted to a national central bank, at least one unit of the group is located in the territory of that Member State.1.   LEGAL UNITIdentification characteristics 1.1  Identity number1.2a  Name1.2b  Address (including postcode) at the most detailed level1.2c Optional Telephone and fax numbers, electronic mail address, and information to permit electronic collection of data1.3  Value added tax (VAT) registration number or, failing that, other administrative identity numberDemographic characteristics 1.4  Date of incorporation for legal persons or date of official recognition as an economic operator for natural persons1.5  Date on which the legal unit ceased to be part of an enterprise (as identified in 3.3)Economic/Stratification characteristics 1.6  Legal formLinks with other registers 1.7a  Reference to the register of intra-Union operators set up in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 638/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on Community statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States (1), and reference to customs files or to the register of extra-Union operatorsLink with enterprise Group 1.8  Identity number of the truncated enterprise group (4.1), to which the unit belongs1.9  Date of association to the truncated group1.10  Date of separation from the truncated groupControl of units 1.11a  Identity number(s) of resident legal unit(s) which are controlled by the legal unit1.11b  Identity number of the resident legal unit which controls the legal unit1.12a  Country(ies) of registration and identity number(s) or name(s) and address(es) of the non-resident legal unit(s) which are controlled by the legal unit1.12b Conditional VAT number(s) of non-resident legal unit(s) which are controlled by the legal unit1.13a  Country of registration, and identity number or name and address of the non-resident legal unit which controls the legal unit1.13b Conditional VAT number of the non-resident legal unit which controls the legal unit(a) Identity number(s) and(b) shares (%)(a) Identity number(s) and(b) shares (%)(a) Country(ies) of registration and(b) identity number(s) or name(s), address(es) and VAT number(s) and(c) shares (%)(a) Country(ies) of registration and(b) identity number(s) or name(s), address(es), and VAT number(s) and(c) shares (%)3.   ENTERPRISEIdentification characteristics 3.1  Identity number3.2a  Name3.2b Optional Postal, electronic mail and website addresses3.3  Identity number(s) of the legal unit(s) of which the enterprise consist(s)Demographic characteristics 3.4  Date of commencement of activities3.5  Date of final cessation of activitiesEconomic/Stratification characteristics 3.6  Principal activity code at NACE 4-digit level3.8  Number of persons employed3.11  Institutional sector and sub-sector according to European System of AccountsLink with enterprise Group 3.12  Identity number of the truncated enterprise group (4.1) to which the enterprise belongs4.   ENTERPRISE GROUPIdentification characteristics 4.1  Identity number of the truncated group4.2a  Name of the truncated group4.2b Optional Postal, electronic mail and website addresses of the truncated head office4.3 Part conditional Identity number of the truncated group head (equals the identity number of the legal unit which is the resident group head).4.4  Type of enterprise group: 2. domestically controlled truncated group; 3. foreign controlled truncated groupDemographic characteristics 4.5  Date of commencement of the truncated enterprise group4.6  Date of cessation of the truncated enterprise groupEconomic/Stratification characteristics 4.7  Principal activity code of the truncated group at NACE 2-digit level4.9  Number of persons employed in the truncated groupIdentification characteristics 4.11  Identity number of the global group4.12a  Name of the global group4.12b Optional Country of registration, postal, electronic mail and website addresses of the global head office4.13a  Identity number of the global group head, if the group head is resident (equals the identity number of the legal unit which is the group head).4.13b Optional Global group head identity number, or name and address if non-residentEconomic/Stratification characteristics 4.14 Optional Number of persons employed globally4.16 Optional Country of global decision centre4.17 Optional Countries where enterprises or local units are located(1)  OJ L 102, 7.4.2004, p. 1.
",statistical method;statistical harmonisation;statistical methodology;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;company structure;organizational structure;information system;automatic information system;on-line system;competitiveness;data collection;compiling data;data retrieval;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;type of business;firm,22
4282,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 621/2006 of  20 April 2006  on import licences in respect of beef and veal products originating in Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Namibia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (1),Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2286/2002 of 10 December 2002 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP States) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1706/98 (2),Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2247/2003 of 19 December 2003 laying down detailed rules for the application in the beef and veal sector of Council Regulation (EC) No 2286/2002 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP States) (3), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2247/2003 provides for the possibility of issuing import licences for beef and veal products originating in Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Namibia. However, imports must take place within the limits of the quantities specified for each of these exporting non-member countries.(2) The applications for import licences submitted between 1 to 10 April 2006, expressed in terms of boned meat, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2247/2003, do not exceed, in respect of products originating from Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Namibia, the quantities available from those States. It is therefore possible to issue import licences in respect of the quantities applied for.(3) The quantities in respect of which licences may be applied for from 1 May 2006 should be fixed within the scope of the total quantity of 52 100 t.(4) This Regulation is without prejudice to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries (4),. The following Member States shall issue on 21 April 2006 import licences for beef and veal products, expressed as boned meat, originating in certain African, Caribbean and Pacific States, in respect of the following quantities and countries of origin:Germany:— 50 t originating in Botswana,— 200 t originating in Namibia;United Kingdom:— 100 t originating in Botswana. Licence applications may be submitted, pursuant to Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2247/2003, during the first 10 days of May 2006 for the following quantities of boned beef and veal:Botswana: 17 786 t,Kenya: 142 t,Madagascar: 7 579 t,Swaziland: 3 363 t,Zimbabwe: 9 100 t,Namibia: 11 400 t. This Regulation shall enter into force on 21 April 2006.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 April 2006.For the CommissionJ. L. DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1899/2004 (OJ L 328, 30.10.2004, p. 67).(2)  OJ L 348, 21.12.2002, p. 5.(3)  OJ L 333, 20.12.2003, p. 37. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1118/2004 (OJ L 217, 17.6.2004, p. 10).(4)  OJ L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 807/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36).
",Kenya;Republic of Kenya;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;Madagascar;Malagasy Republic;Republic of Madagascar;originating product;origin of goods;product origin;rule of origin;Swaziland;Kingdom of Swaziland;beef;boned meat;Zimbabwe;Republic of Zimbabwe;Southern Rhodesia;Botswana;Republic of Botswana,22
28858,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1688/2004 of 29 September 2004 setting, for the 2004/05 marketing year, the buying-in price to be applied by storage agencies for unprocessed dried grapes and unprocessed dried figs. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (1), and in particular Article 9(8) thereof,Whereas:(1) The criteria for setting the price at which storage agencies buy in unprocessed dried figs and unprocessed dried grapes are laid down in Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 and the conditions on which the storage agencies buy in and manage the products are laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1622/1999 of 23 July 1999 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the scheme for the storage of unprocessed dried grapes and unprocessed dried figs (2).(2) The buying-in price should therefore be set for the 2004/05 marketing year on the basis, for dried grapes, of the evolution in world prices and, for dried figs, of the minimum price laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1583/2004 of 9 September 2004 setting the minimum price to be paid to producers for unprocessed dried figs and the production aid for dried figs for the 2004/05 marketing year (3).(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. For the 2004/05 marketing year, the buying-in price referred to in Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 shall be:— EUR 418,89 per tonne net for unprocessed dried grapes,— EUR 542,70 per tonne net for unprocessed dried figs. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 29 September 2004.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 386/2004 (OJ L 64, 2.3.2004, p. 25).(2)  OJ L 192, 24.7.1999, p. 33.(3)  OJ L 289, 10.9.2004, p. 58.
",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;purchase price;guaranteed minimum price;grape;table grape;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;production aid;aid to producers,22
16268,"97/571/EC: Commission Decision of 22 July 1997 on the general format of European Technical Approval for construction products (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products (1), as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC (2), and in particular Annex II thereto,Whereas Article 8 of Directive 89/106/EEC provides that European Technical Approval may be granted to certain products, particularly to products for which there is neither a harmonized standard, nor a recognized national standard, nor a mandate for a harmonized standard and to products which differ significantly from harmonized or recognized national standards;Whereas Commission Decision 94/23/EC (3) has laid down common procedural rules for requesting, preparing and granting European Technical Approval;Whereas that Decision provides, in its Annex 1, that the content and format of the European Technical Approval must correspond to a 'general format` agreed by the Commission;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Construction,. Pursuant to Directive 89/106/EEC, European Technical Approvals shall be made in accordance with the general format provided for in the Annex to this Decision.. Done at Brussels, 22 July 1997.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 40, 11. 2. 1989, p. 12.(2) OJ No L 220, 30. 8. 1993, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 17, 20. 1. 1994, p. 34.ANNEXGENERAL FORMAT OF EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL (ETA)NoteThis 'General Format of European Technical Approval` is intended to ensure that the presentation of ETAs is essentially the same, irrespective of the construction product(s) concerned or the EOTA body issuing the ETA.To that end, 'General Format` lays down the- general contents, common sections and their numbering,- wording of general headings,- wording of common clauses,and gives general information (in italics) on how the various sections and specific clauses of the ETA should be drawn up.Name, address and logo of approval body issuing the ETA;Authorized and notified pursuant to Article 10 of Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of Member States relating to construction products.MEMBER OF EOTA (presented in form of EOTA logo) EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR TECHNICAL APPROVALSGive the full name of EOTA in English and on a new line in the official language(s) of the approval body issuing the ETAEUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL ETA -   (number under EOTA numbering system)Trade name:   Give trade name(s), if any, or other reference of the product(s) as used in the Community (and other EEA countries) for marketing the product(s). The trade name(s) or other reference of product(s) should not lead to misunderstandings as to the performance or intended use of the product(s).Holder of approval:   Give name and address of the manufacturer or his nominated agent established in the Community to whom the ETA was issued (Article 9 (3) of Council Directive 89/106/EEC, hereinafter referred to as the 'CPD`; point 2.1 of the Common Procedural Rules, hereinafter referred to as the 'CPD`, in the Annex to Commission Decision 94/23/EC).Generic type and use of construction product(s):Indicate generic type and intended use of product(s) covered by the ETA as well as main performance levels/classes if relevant (according to Article 3 (2) and Article 6 (3) of the CPD), first in the official language(s) of the issuing EOTA body and then in English translation.Valid from:  to:   (See Article 8 (4) of the CPD)Manufactured plant(s) (1):Indicate manufacturing plant(s). If there are a large number of plants/places of manufacture, they should be indicated in an Annex to which reference should be made here.This European Technical Approval contains   pages including   Annexes which form an integral part of the document. (Indicate total number of pages (text and drawings, if any, in main part and annexes) and number of annexes.)I. LEGAL BASES AND GENERAL CONDITIONS1. This European Technical Approval is issued by   (name of approval body) in accordance with:- Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of Member States relating to construction products (2),- indicate respective national law transposing the CPD - only if the national law of the Member State of the issuing approval body so requires,- Common Procedural Rules for Requesting, Preparing and the Granting of European Technical Approvals set out in the Annex to Commission Decision 94/23/EC (3),- Guideline   indicate title and number of ETA Guideline on the basis of which the ETA is granted, unless ETA is issued without an ETA Guideline in accordance with point 3.2 of the Common Procedural Rules, pursuant to Article 9 (2) of the CPD.2. The   (name of issuing approval body) is authorized to check whether the provisions of this European Technical Approval are met. Checking may take place in the manufacturing plant(s) (for example concerning the fulfilment of assumptions made in this European Technical Approval with regard to manufacturing). Nevertheless, the responsibility for the conformity of the products to the European Technical Approval and for their fitness for the intended use remains with the holder of the European Technical Approval.3. This European Technical Approval is not to be transferred to manufacturers or agents of manufacturers other than those indicated on page 1, or manufacturing plants other than those/indicated on page 1/laid down in the context of this European Technical Approval (delete as appropriate).4. This European Technical Approval may be withdrawn by   (name of issuing approval body) pursuant to Article 5 (1) of Council Directive 89/106/EEC.5. Reproduction of this European Technical Approval including transmission by electronic means shall be in full. However, partial reproduction can be made with the written consent of   (name of issuing approval body). In this case partial reproduction has to be designated as such. Texts and drawings of advertising brochures shall not contradict or misuse the European Technical Approval.6. The European Technical Approval is issued by the approval body in its official language(s). These versions should correspond fully to the version used by EOTA for circulation. Translations into other languages have to be designated as such.II. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL1. Definition of product(s) and intended useGive technical description of the product(s) and specify the intended use on- one page (or less) of text and general drawing(s) to be given on one page as Annex 1 which is referred to in the text of II.1,or- two pages of text.Describe the type and form of the product(s) (including relevant performance levels), constituent materials, components as well as installation procedures and type of works for which the product(s) covered by the ETA is (are) intended to be used.Indicate the assumed working life of the product(s) for the intended use within the meaning of the CPD.2. Characteristics of product(s) and methods of verificationIndicate precise and measurable characteristics and parameters of the product(s) and its (their) constituents and components, where appropriate, with due consideration of the ETA Guideline mandate for the relevant product family, prepared by the Commission or, when dealing with product(s) based on the procedure under Article 9 (2) of the CPD, directly with the relevant essential requirements (Annex I to the CPD) and interpretative documents (IDs) and levels or classes of performance according to clause 1.2 of IDs, in so far as is relevant. Also take account of further requirements, if any (e.g. resulting from other Community Directives). Indicate other aspects of serviceability including specified characteristics for identification of the product(s), in so far as far as is necessary.Where product composition or parameters require confidential treatment (e.g. chemical composition of certain materials), they should not be indicated in the ETA itself but kept by the issuing approval body in the technical documentation of the ETA and only communicated to the approved bodies involved in the conformity attestation procedure in so far as is necessary for their testing, inspection and certification tasks.Summarize procedures by which judgements on durability, product characteristics and performance have been made. Refer to ETA Guidelines and/or harmonized, recognized national or other standards (test methods, methods of calculation, etc.) and indicate relevant values and parameters obtained from results as appropriate and necessary for the use of the product and the design of the works or part of works in which the product is used. Summarize any special test methods or assessment methods and indicate relevant values and parameters obtained from results as appropriate and necessary for the use of the product and the design of the works or part of works in which the product is used. Where necessary and appropriate, refer to annex(es) to the ETA.3. Evaluation of Conformity and CE marking3.1. Attestation of Conformity systemIndicate required system of conformity attestation (Annex III to the CPD) as laid down by the Commission. If the ETA covers several products, the required system of conformity attestation should be indicated separately for each of them.3.2. Responsibilities3.2.1. Tasks of the manufacturer3.2.1.1. Factory production controlSpecify methods and extent of permanent internal control of production undertaken by the manufacturer, including type and minimum frequency of tests. If the ETA covers several products, each of them should be dealt with separately.3.2.1.2. Other tasks of manufacturer (only if relevant)Specify other tasks for the manufacturer depending on the required system of conformity attestation, e.g. initial type-testing. If the ETA covers several products, each of them should be dealt with separately.3.2.2. Tasks of approved bodiesSpecify the various tasks of approved bodies depending on the required system of conformity attestation, including type and frequency of testing, of inspections and of surveillance, where relevant. If the ETA covers several products, each of them should be dealt with separately.3.3. CE markingThe CE marking shall be affixed on the   (product itself - indicate where on the product, if necessary; or the label attached to it; packaging; accompanying commercial document). The CE marking shall be accompanied by the following information:Specify, in accordance with the general provisions laid down by the Commission for CE marking, the information which has to be given together with the CE marking, for example:- Name or identifying mark of the producer and plant,- Number of the approved body involved,- Identity of the product (commercial name),- ETA number,- Relevant product characteristics/performances and levels/classes thereof (all products under the same designation, regardless of the manufacturing plant, must meet the relevant product characteristics and performance values),- Year of manufacture and, if necessary, time of manufacture and production number.4. Assumptions under which the fitness of the product(s) for the intended use was favourably assessed4.1. ManufacturingIndicate special techniques of manufacture and assembly in the factory and make provisions for the qualification of the personnel and the technical installation of the manufacturing plant (for example for glued and welded constructions) in so far as is relevant for the fitness of the product(s) for the intended use when incorporated in the works and insofar as there is a relationship with the fulfilment of the essential requirements.Where provisions concerning manufacturing require confidential treatment, they should not be indicated in the ETA itself but kept by the issuing approval body in the technical documentation of the ETA and only communicated to the approved bodies involved in the conformity attestation procedure in so far as is necessary for their testing, inspection and certification tasks.4.2. InstallationSpecify provisions relating to the installation/assembly of the product(s) on site. Give special instructions for personnel engaged in the execution and for workmanship in so far as relevant for achieving fitness of the product(s) for the intended use, when incorporated in works. Give also parameters (design values, etc.) and methods in so far as is needed for the design of the works or part of the works in which the product is intended to be used. Where appropriate, refer to standards, ETA Guidelines or annex(es) to the ETA. Make it clear that it is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the product(s) to ensure that the information on these provisions is given to those concerned.5. Recommendations for the manufacturer5.1. Recommendations on packaging, transport and storageSpecify provisions in so far as is relevant achieving the fitness of the product(s) for the intended use when incorporated in the works. Make it clear that it is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the product(s) to ensure that the information on these provisions is given to those concerned.5.2. Recommendations on use, maintenance, repairSpecify provisions relating to 'operating state`, maintenance, repair and warnings, in so far as is relevant for maintaining fitness of the product(s) for the intended use when incorporated in the the works. Make it clear that it is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the product(s) to ensure that the information on these provisions is given to those concerned.Annex 1 DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT(S)Drawing(s) generally describing the product(s) on one page, if appropriate (see also remark on contents of section II.1).Annexes 2 to nFurther annexes, as appropriate, giving for example:- Further description of the product(s) and its (their) constituents, of manufacturing details, transportation, handling, storage, installation (with drawings, if appropriate),- Methods for the determination of product characteristics (testing, calculation or other methods in so far as reference to ETA Guidelines or standards is not possible),- Methods of design of part of works in which the product(s) is (are) intended to be incorporated in so far as is relevant for the fitness of the product(s) for the intended use when incorporated in the works, and where reference to ETA Guidelines or standards is not possible,- Instructions for installation/processing in so far as is relevant for the fitness of the product(s) for the intended use when incorporated in the works, and where reference to ETA Guidelines or standards is not possible.(1) Indication of manufacturing plant(s) only if necessary for technical reasons, e.g. because of assumptions made under II.4.1 Manufacturing. When appropriate for practical reasons or if the ETA holder wishes, the manufacturing plant(s) may also be laid down in a non-published supplement to the ETA which is kept by the issuing approval body and is to be communicated only to the approved bodies involved in the conformity attestation procedure.(2) OJ No L 40, 11. 2. 1989, p. 12.(3) OJ No L 17, 20. 1. 1994, p. 34.
",building materials;construction equipment;construction plant;construction site equipment;public works equipment;site equipment;harmonisation of standards;compatibility of materials;compatible material;harmonization of standards;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities;technical standard;product design;product development;product evolution,22
9612,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 3163/91 of 28 October 1991 opening and providing for the administration of a Community tariff quota for certain melons originating in Israel (1991/92). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Article 1 of the Fourth Additional Protocol to the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (1) provides for the opening of a Community tariff quota for the import into the Community of 9 500 tonnes  of melons, falling within CN code ex 0807 10 90, originating in Israel, (from 1 November to 31 May);Whereas within the limits of this tariff quota, customs duties are to be phased out according to the same timetables and at the same rates as laid down in Articles 75, 243 and 268 of the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal;Whereas, within the limits of these tariff quotas, Spain and Portugal shall apply customs duties calculated in accordance with the relevant provisions of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4162/87 of 21 December 1987, laying down arrangements for Spain's and  Portugal's trade with Israel (2); whereas the Community tariff quotas in question should therefore be opened for the period from 1 November 1991 to 31 May 1992;Whereas all Community importers should be ensured equal and continuous access to the said quotas and the duty rates laid down for the quotas should be applied consistently to all imports of the product in question into all Member States until the quotas  are exhausted; whereas the necessary measures should be taken to provide for effective Community management of the quotas, so that the Member States may draw against the quotas such quantities as they may need, corresponding to actual imports; whereas  this method of administration requires close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission;Whereas, since the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg are united within and jointly represented by the Benelux Economic Union, any operation concerning the administration of these quotas may be carried  out by any of its members,. From 1 November 1991 to 31 May 1992 the customs duties applicable to imports into the Community of melons originating in Israel shall be suspended, at the levels and within the limits of the Community tariff quota shown below:Order No  CN code (a)  Description  Period  Amount of quota (tonnes)  Quota duty (%)         09.1329  ex 0807 10 90  Melons  1. 11. 1991 to 31. 5. 1992  9 500  - from 1. 11 to 31. 12. 1991: 4,9       - from 1. 1 to 31. 5. 1992: 3,9(a) Taric codes:09.1329   ex 0807 10 90   0807 10 90 (*) 12 0807 10 90 (*) 13 0807 10 90 (*) 14 0807 10 90 (*) 23 0807 10 90 (*) 24 0807 10 90 (*) 31 0807 10 90 (*) 33 0807 10 90 (*) 34 0807 10 90 (*) 43 0807 10 90 (*) 44Within the limits of the  tariff quota the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic shall apply customs duties calculated in accordance with the relevant provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 4162/87. The tariff quota referred to in Article 1 shall be managed by the Commission, which may take all appropriate administrative measures in order to ensure efficient management thereof. Where an importer enters a product covered by this Regulation under a declaration for free circulation in a Member State and applies to take advantage of the preferential arrangements and that declaration is accepted by the customs  authorities the Member State concerned shall, by notifying the Commission, draw an amount corresponding to its requirements from the quota volume.Requests for drawings, indicating the date of acceptance of the said declarations, must be sent to the Commission without delay.The drawings shall be granted by the Commission by reference to the date of acceptance of the declaration of entry for free circulation, to the extent that the available balance so permits.If a Member State does not use the quantities drawn it shall return them to the quota volume as soon as possible.If the quantities requested are greater than the available balance of the quota volume, the balance shall be allocated among applications pro rata. The Commission shall inform the Member States of the drawings made. Each Member State shall ensure that importers of the product in question have equal and continuous access to the quotas for as long as the balance of the quota volume as permits. The Member States and the Commission shall cooperate closely to ensure that this Regulation is complied with. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 November 1991. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 28 October 1991. For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. M. M. RITZEN(1) OJ No L 327, 30. 11. 1988, p. 36. (2) OJ No L 396, 31. 12. 1987, p. 1.
",Israel;State of Israel;fruit vegetable;aubergine;capsicum;courgette;cucumber;gherkin;marrow;melon;paprika;pimiento;pumpkin;red pepper;sweet pepper;tomato;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota,22
40240,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 1039/2011 of 17 October 2011 establishing a prohibition of fishing for blue whiting in VIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1 by vessels flying the flag of Spain. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 57/2011 of 18 January 2011 fixing for 2011 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters (2), lays down quotas for 2011.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2011.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2011 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 October 2011.For the Commission, On behalf of the President,Lowri EVANSDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 24, 27.01.2011, p. 1.ANNEXNo 54/T&QMember State SpainStock WHB/8C3411Species Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou)Zone VIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1Date 11.5.2011
",Atlantic Ocean;Atlantic;Atlantic Region;Gulf Stream;ship's flag;nationality of ships;sea fish;Portugal;Portuguese Republic;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;Azores;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;EU waters;Community waters;European Union waters;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
16618,"Council Regulation (EC) No 402/97 of 20 December 1996 allocating, for 1997, catch quotas between Member States for vessels fishing in Lithuanian waters. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Community and the Republic of Lithuania (2), and in particular Articles 3 and 6 thereof, the Community and Lithuania have held consultations concerning their mutual fishing rights for 1997 and the management of common living resources;Whereas, in the course of these consultations, the delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities that certain catch quotas for 1997 should be fixed for the vessels of the other Party;Whereas the necessary measures should be taken to implement, for 1997, the results of the consultations held with Lithuania;Whereas to ensure efficient management of the catch possibilities available in Lithuanian waters, quotas should be allocated among the Member States in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation are subject to the control measures provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3);Whereas additional conditions for the year-to-year management of TACs and quotas, in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (4), were not agreed with Lithuania;Whereas, for imperative reasons of common interest, this Regulation will apply from 1 January 1997,. From 1 January to 31 December 1997 vessels flying the flag of a Member State are hereby authorized to make catches within the quota limits set out in the Annex in waters falling within the fisheries jurisdiction of Lithuania. The financial contribution provided for in Article 4 of the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Community and the Republic of Lithuania shall be set for the period referred to in Article 1 at ECU 1 041 048, payable to an account designated by Lithuania. Stocks referred to in the Annex shall not be subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 2, 3 and 5 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities or on the day of entry into force of the Agreement on fisheries relations between the European Community and the Republic of Lithuania, signed on 20 December 1996, whichever is the later.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. BARRETT(1) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ No C 284, 27. 9. 1996, p. 9.(3) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 115, 9. 5. 1996, p. 3.ANNEXAllocation of Community catch quotas in Lithuanian waters for 1997>TABLE>
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing area;fishing limits;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;fishing rights;catch limits;fishing ban;fishing restriction;Lithuania;Republic of Lithuania,22
14339,"Council Regulation (EC) No 1767/95 of 29 June 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain agricultural products, including processed products, in favour of certain central and east European countries. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113  thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, under the preferential agreements between the European Economic Community, of the one  part, and Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Hungary, Poland and Romania of the  other part (hereinafter called 'third countries`), concessions regarding certain agricultural  products including processed products have been granted to those countries;Whereas, as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, those concessions should be  adjusted to take into account the arrangements for trade in agricultural products including  processed products which existed between Austria, Finland and Sweden, of the one part, and  Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Hungary, Poland and Romania, of the other part;Whereas to that end exploratory talks are in progress with those third countries with a view to the  conclusion of additional protocols to the abovementioned agreements;Whereas, however, because of the excessively tight deadline, the additional protocols could not  enter into force on 1 January 1995;Whereas in those circumstances and pursuant to Articles 76, 102 and 128 of the Act of Accession the  Community must adopt the measures required to remedy the situation; whereas those measures must  take the form of autonomous Community tariff quotas covering the conventional preferential tariff  concessions applied by Austria, Finland and Sweden;Whereas the new Member States must apply the import arrangements applicable in the Community with  effect from 1 January 1995,. Without prejudice to the import arrangements in the Community  applicable to certain agricultural products, including processed products, pursuant to agreements  concluded between the Community and Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Hungary,  Poland and Romania existing Community tariff quotas shall be increased or, as necessary, new tariff  quotas shall be opened autonomously in accordance with Annexes I and II to this Regulation. Articles 2 to 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1798/94  (1) shall not apply to the tariff  concessions referred to in Annex I. Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 3448/93  (2) shall apply as  regards products referred to in Annex II. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official  Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 January 1995.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 29 June 1995.For the Council The President J. BARROTANNEX IPREFERENTIAL TARIFF QUOTAS OPENED FOR 1995A.  HUNGARY>TABLE  POSITION>B.  POLAND>TABLE>C. BULGARIA>TABLE>D.  CZECH REPUBLIC>TABLE>E.  SLOVAK REPUBLIC>TABLE>F. ROMANIA>TABLE>Appendix to Annex I Minimum import price arrangement for certain soft fruit for processing 1.  For Poland minimum import prices are fixed for each marketing year for the following products:0811  10  90 Strawberries ex  0811  20  19 Raspberries 0811  20  31 Raspberries 0811  20  39 Blackcurrants 0811  20  51 Red currants.2.  In case of non-respect of these minimum import prices, the Community may introduce measures  ensuring that the minimum import price is respected for each consignment of the product concerned  imported from Poland.ANNEX IIPROCESSED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS - ADDITIONAL QUOTAS FOR 1995A.  HUNGARY>TABLE>B. CZECH REPUBLIC>TABLE>
",import;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;agricultural product;farm product;tariff preference;preferential tariff;tariff advantage;tariff concession;agro-industry;agri-foodstuffs industry;agricultural product processing;agricultural product processing industry;processing of agricultural products;Central and Eastern Europe;CEE;Central Europe;Eastern Europe,22
5238,"2011/846/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision ATALANTA/5/2011 of 16 December 2011 amending Political and Security Committee Decision ATALANTA/2/2009 on the acceptance of third States’ contributions to the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta) and Political and Security Committee Decision ATALANTA/3/2009 on the setting up of the Committee of Contributors for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta). ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 38 thereof,Having regard to Council Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP of 10 November 2008 on a European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Having regard to Political and Security Committee Decision Atalanta/2/2009 (2) and to Political and Security Committee Decision Atalanta/3/2009 (3), and the addendum thereto (4),Whereas:(1) The EU Operation Commander held a Force Generation Conference on 16 December 2008.(2) Following the offer by Serbia to contribute to operation Atalanta, the recommendation by the EU Operation Commander and the advice by the European Union Military Committee (EUMC), the contribution from Serbia should be accepted.(3) In accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol (No 22) on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on the European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications,. Article 1 of Political and Security Committee Decision Atalanta/2/2009 is replaced by the following:‘Article 1Third States’ contributionsFollowing the Force Generation and Manning Conferences and the recommendations by the EU Operation Commander and the European Union Military Committee, the contributions from Norway, Croatia, Montenegro, Ukraine and Serbia shall be accepted for the EU military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta).’. The Annex to Political and Security Committee Decision Atalanta/3/2009 is replaced by the text appearing in the Annex to this Decision. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.. Done at Brussels, 16 December 2011.For the Political and Security CommitteeThe ChairpersonO. SKOOG(1)  OJ L 301, 12.11.2008, p. 33.(2)  OJ L 109, 30.4.2009, p. 52.(3)  OJ L 112, 6.5.2009, p. 9.(4)  OJ L 119, 14.5.2009, p. 40.ANNEX‘ANNEXLIST OF THIRD STATES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(1)— Norway,— Croatia,— Montenegro,— Ukraine,— Serbia.’
",Norway;Kingdom of Norway;economic cooperation;piracy;air piracy;hijacker;hijacking of a ship;hijacking of an aircraft;piracy of the seas;Somalia;theft;campaign against theft;Croatia;Republic of Croatia;Montenegro;Serbia;Republic of Serbia;Ukraine;EU military mission;EU military operation;European Union military mission;European Union military operation,22
30333,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 776/2005 of 19 May 2005 adapting certain fish quotas for 2005 pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 23(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 of 6 May 1996 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas (2), and in particular Articles 3(3), 4(2) and 5,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2340/2002 of 16 December 2002 fixing for 2003 and 2004 the fishing opportunities for deep-sea fish stocks (3) and Council Regulation (EC) No 2287/2003 of 19 December 2003 fixing for 2004 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (4), specify which stocks may be subject to the measures foreseen by Regulation (EC) No 847/96.(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 2270/2004 (5) and Council Regulation (EC) No 27/2005 of 22 December 2004 fixing for 2005 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (6) fix quotas for certain stocks for 2005.(3) Certain Member States have requested, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 847/96, that part of their quotas be transferred to the following year. Within the limits indicated in that Regulation, the quantities withheld should be added to the quota for 2005.(4) Under Regulation (EC) No 847/96, deductions from national quotas for 2005 should be made at a level equivalent to the quantity fished in excess. Those deductions shall be applied taking into account also the specific provisions governing stocks falling within the scope of Regional Fisheries Organisations.(5) Regulation (EC) No 847/96 also provides that weighted deductions from national quotas for 2005 should be made in the case of overfishing of permitted landings in 2004 for certain stocks identified in Regulation (EC) No 2270/2004 and in Regulation (EC) No 2287/2003.(6) Certain Member States have requested, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 847/96, permission to land additional quantities of fish of certain stocks. Those exceeding permitted landings should however be deducted from their quotas for 2005.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. The quotas fixed in Regulation (EC) No 2270/2004 and in Regulation (EC) No 27/2005 are increased as shown in Annex I or reduced as shown in Annex II. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 May 2005.For the CommissionJoe BORGMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 115, 9.5.1996, p. 3.(3)  OJ L 356, 31.12.2002, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2269/2004 (OJ L 396, 31.12.2004, p. 1).(4)  OJ L 344, 31.12.2003, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1928/2004 (OJ L 332, 6.11.2004, p. 5).(5)  OJ L 396, 31.12.2004, p. 4.(6)  OJ L 12, 14.1.2005, p. 1.ANNEX ITRANSFERS ONTO 2005 QUOTASCountry Id Stock Id Penalties 2004 (1) Species Zone Initial quantity 2004 Margin Adapted quantity 2004 Catches 2004 % Adapted quantity Transfers 2005 Deductions 2005 Initial quantity 2005 Revised quantity 2005 New codeBEL ANF/07. n Anglerfish VII 1 931  1 332 1 096,3 82,3 % 133,2 0 2 318 2 451 2A34.BEL ANF/8ABDE. n Anglerfish VIIIa,b,d,e 0  7 0,7 10,0 % 0,7 0 0 1BEL HAD/5BC6A. n Haddock Vb, VIa (EC) 12  12 0 0,0 % 1,2 0 17 18BEL LEZ/07. n Megrims VII 489  489 217,3 44,4 % 48,9 0 520 569BEL MAC/2A34- n Mackerel IIa (EC), Skagerrak/Kattegat, IIIbcd (EC), North Sea 453  7 3,8 54,3 % 0,7 0 148 149BEL SOL/24. y Sole II, North Sea 1 417  1 510 1 418,8 94,0 % 91,2 0 1 527 1 618BEL SOL/07A. y Sole VIIa 394  524 519,3 99,1 % 4,7 0 474 479BEL SOL/07D. n Sole VIId 1 588  1 749 1 264,5 72,3 % 174,9 0 1 535 1 710BEL SOL/7FG. y Sole VIIf,g 656  706 688,1 97,5 % 17,9 0 625 643BEL WHG/7X7A. n Whiting VIIb-k 263  263 195,7 74,4 % 26,3 0 211 237DEU JAX/578/14 n Horse Mackerel Vb (EC), VI, VII, VIIIabde, XII, XIV 9 564  17 838 17 828,4 99,9 % 9,6 0 9 662 9 672DNK JAX/578/14 n Horse Mackerel Vb (EC), VI, VII, VIIIabde, XII, XIV 11 966  11 177 11 156,5 99,8 % 20,5 0 12 088 12 109 2A34.DNK MAC/2A34- n Mackerel IIa (EC), Skagerrak/Kattegat, IIIbcd (EC), North Sea 11 951  11 701 11 529 98,5 % 172 0 11 866 12 038DNK RNG/03- n Roundnose Grenadier III (EC + international waters) (DSS) 1 769  1 939 815,6 42,1 % 193,9 0 1 504 1 698ESP ANF/8ABDE. n Anglerfish VIIIa,b,d,e 883  881 872,5 99,0 % 8,5 0 932 941ESP JAX/578/14 n Horse Mackerel Vb (EC), VI, VII, VIIIabde, XII, XIV 13 062  1 650 1 635,5 99,1 % 14,5 0 13 195 13 210ESP LEZ/07. n Megrims VII 5 430  7 306 7 291,6 99,8 % 14,4 0 5 779 5 793ESP LEZ/8ABDE. n Megrims VIIIabde 1 163  1 262 297,9 23,6 % 126,2 0 1 238 1 364ESP LEZ/8C3411 n Megrims VIIIc, IX, X 1 233  1 426 882,4 61,9 % 142,6 0 1 233 1 376FRA ANF/07. n Anglerfish VII 12 395  12 117 12 099 99,9 % 18 0 14 874 14 892FRA ANF/8ABDE. n Anglerfish VIIIa,b,d,e 4 915  4 915 4 904,2 99,8 % 10,8 0 5 188 5 199FRA HAD/5BC6A. n Haddock Vb (EC), VIa 571  511 173 33,9 % 51,1 0 838 889FRA HER/7GK. n Herring VIIg,h,j,k 802  817 814,3 99,7 % 2,7 0 802 805FRA JAX/578/14 n Horse Mackerel Vb (EC), VI, VII, VIIIabde, XII, XIV 6 320  12 994 12 391,3 95,4 % 602,7 0 6 384 6 987FRA LEZ/07. n Megrims VII 6 589  5 187 2 177,2 42,0 % 518,7 0 7 013 7 532FRA LEZ/8ABDE. n Megrims VIIIa,b,d,e 938  938 552,6 58,9 % 93,8 0 999 1 093FRA LEZ/8C3411 n Megrims VIIIc, IX, X 62  67 5,6 8,4 % 6,7 0 62 69FRA MAC/8C3411 n Mackerel VIIIc, IX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC) 177 0 3 700 3 689,9 99,7 % 10,1 0 136 146FRA POK/561214 n Saithe Vb (EC), VI, XII, XIV 14 307  14 292 3 317,4 23,2 % 1 429,2 0 9 774 11 203FRA SOL/07D. n Sole VIId 3 177  3 177 2 640,8 83,1 % 317,7 0 3 069 3 387FRA WHG/7X7A. n Whiting VIIb-k 16 200  16 100 9 591,4 59,6 % 1 610 0 12 960 14 570GBR ANF/07 n Anglerfish VII 3 759  4 014 3 560,8 88,7 % 401,4 0 4 510 4 911 2A34.GBR HAD/5BC6A n Haddock Vb (EC), VIa 4 897  4 897 2 992 61,1 % 489,7 0 6 127 6 617GBR HER/7GK n Herring VIIg,h,j,k 16  18 1 5,6 % 1,8 0 16 18GBR JAX/578/14 n Horse Mackerel Vb (EC), VI, VII, VIIIabde, XII, XIV 12 935  10 584 9 055,9 85,6 % 1 058,4 0 13 067 14 125GBR LEZ/07 n Megrims VII 2 595  2 772 1 653,7 59,7 % 277,2 0 2 762 3 039GBR MAC/2A34- n Mackerel IIa (EC), Skagerrak/Kattegat, IIIbcd (EC), North Sea 1 331  1 713 1 536,4 89,7 % 171,3 0 435 606GBR MAC/2CX14- n Mackerel IIa (non EC), Vb (EC), VI, VII, VIIIabde, XII, XIV 173 848  175 166 173 267,6 98,9 % 1 898,4 0 126 913 128 811GBR POK/561214 n Saithe Vb (EC), VI, XII, XIV 3 488  3 488 1 578,6 45,3 % 348,8 0 3 792 4 141GBR SOL/24 y Sole II, North Sea 729  869 868,8 100,0 % 0,2 0 785 785GBR SOL/07D n Sole VIId 1 135  1 169 1 094,5 93,6 % 74,5 0 1 096 1 171GBR WHG/7X7A n Whiting VIIb-k 2 898  2 823 679,5 24,1 % 282,3 0 2 318 2 600NLD ANF/07 n Anglerfish VII 250  39 20,4 52,3 % 3,9 0 300 304 2A34.NLD HER/6AS7BC n Herring VIaS, VIIbc 1 273  10 0 0,0 % 1 0 1 273 1 274NLD HER/7GK n Herring VIIghjk 802  805 786,8 97,7 % 18,2 0 802 820NLD MAC/2A34- n Mackerel IIa (EC), Skagerrak/Kattegat, IIIbcd (EC), North Sea 1 437  1 077 924,2 85,8 % 107,7 0 470 578NLD MAC/2CX14- n Mackerel IIa (non EC), Vb (EC), VI, VII, VIIIabde, XII, XIV 27 656  26 577 26 560,4 99,9 % 16,6 0 20 190 20 207NLD SOL/24 y Sole II, North Sea 12 790  13 248 12 836,2 96,9 % 411,8 0 13 784 14 196NLD WHG/7X7A n Whiting VIIb-k 132  207 128,8 62,2 % 20,7 0 105 126(1)  Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2287/2003 (Regulation (EC) No 847/96 — Deductions of Article 5(2)).ANNEX IIDEDUCTIONS FOR 2005 QUOTASCountry Species Area Species name Area name Penalties Adapted quantity 2004 Margin Total adapted quantity 2004 Catches 2004 % Deductions Initial quantity 2005 Authorised fishing 2004/05 Revised quantity 2005BEL SOL 7HJK Common sole VII h), j), k) (1) n 117 0 117 146,7 125,4 % – 29,7 54  24DEU COD 2AC4 Cod II (EC waters), North Sea y 2 221 0 2 221 2 231,9 100,5 % – 10,9 2 939  2 928DNK SOL 24 (1) Common sole IIa), North Sea y 802 65 867 815,7 94,1 % 51,3 698 – 65 684ESP BSF 56712- Black Scabbardfish V, VI, VII, XII (Community waters and waters not under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries) n 181 0 181 190,2 105,1 % – 9,2 173  164ESP ANF 07 Anglerfish VII y 1 373 0 1 373 1 641,1 119,5 % – 281,18 921  640ESP ANF 561214 Anglerfish Vb (1), VI, XII, XIV y 122 0 122 128,1 105,0 % – 6,1 180  174FIN HER MU3 Herring Management unit 3 n 55 111 0 55 111 62 966,9 114,3 % – 7 855,9 52 471  44 615GBR BLI 67- Blue ling VI, VII, (Community waters and waters not under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries) n 592 0 592 601,1 101,5 % – 9,1 603  594GBR PLE 2AC4 Plaice II(a) (1), North Sea y 15 003 0 15 003 15 177,4 101,2 % – 174,4 16 328  16 154IRL BSF 56712- Black scabbardfish V, VI, VII, XII (Community waters and waters not under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries) n 130 0 130 150,3 115,6 % – 20,3 35  15IRL JAX 578/14 Jack and horse mackerels nei Vb(1), VI, VII, VIII(a), (b), (d), (e), XII, XIV y 34 707 0 34 707 36 645,4 105,6% – 1 938,4 31 454  29 516IRL NEP 07 Norway Lobster VII n 6 601 0 6 601 6 692,6 101,4 % – 91,6 7 207  7 115NLD JAX 578/14 Jack and horse mackerels nei Vb(1), VI, VII, VIIIa),b),d),e), XII, XIV y 45 299 0 45 299 45 315,8 100,0 % – 16,8 46 096  46 079NLD PLE 2AC4 Plaice II(a) (1), North Sea y 23 599 0 23 599 23 665,7 100,3 % – 66,7 22 066  21 999POL HER 1-Feb Herring I, II (EC waters and international waters) n 0 0 0 150,0 0,0 % – 150 0  – 150POL SPR 03A Sprat Skagerrak and Kattegat n 0 0 0 146,3 0,0 % – 146,3 0  – 146PRT ANF 8C3411 Anglerfish VIII(c), IX, X CECAF 34.1.1 y 411 0 411 415,0 101,0 % – 4 324  320PRT HAD 1N2AB- Haddock IV (a), IV (b) n 110 0 110 184,6 167,8 % – 74,6 0  – 75(1)  Stock for which additional landings of quota were requested (Article 3(3) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96).
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;common fisheries policy;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;fishing regulations;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country,22
1791,"Council Regulation (EC) No 370/94 of 14 February 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 4007/87 extending the period referred to in Articles 90 (1) and 257 (1) of the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Articles 90 (2) and 257 (2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas Articles 90 (1) and 257 (1) of the Act of Accession provide for a period during which transitional measures may be adopted to facilitate the passage from the arrangements existing in Spain and Portugal before accession to those resulting from  the application of the common organization of the markets under the conditions laid down in the Act of Accession and in particular to cope with appreciable difficulties in implementing the new arrangements at the date laid down; whereas the date of  expiry of that period, set at 31 December 1987 in the Act of Accession, was extended by Regulation (EEC) No 4007/87 (2) to 31 December 1993 for Spain and Portugal;Whereas specific difficulties exist in the application of the rules in the wine sector in those Member States; whereas the period in question should therefore be extended by one year for Spain and for Portugal,. Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 4007/87 is hereby amended as follows:1. in the first subparagraph, '31 December 1993' for Spain shall be replaced by '31 December 1994';2. in the second subparagraph, '31 December 1993' for Portugal shall be replaced by '31 December 1994.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1994.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 February 1994.For the CouncilThe PresidentY. PAPANTONIOU(1) Opinion delivered on 11 February 1994 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ No L 378, 31. 12. 1987, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3876/92 (OJ No L 391, 31. 12. 1992, p. 2).
",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);Portugal;Portuguese Republic;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
28536,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1248/2004 of 7 July 2004 laying down transitional measures for certain import and export licences for trade in agricultural products between the Community as constituted on 30 April 2004 and the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia,Having regard to the Act of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 41 thereof,Whereas:(1) Until 30 April 2004, trade in agricultural products between the Community and the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia was subject to the presentation of an import or export licence. As of 1 May 2004, these licences can no longer be used for such trade.(2) Certain licences that are still valid after 30 April 2004 have not been used at all or have been used only partially. Commitments entered into in connection with these licences must be fulfilled, failing which the security lodged would be forfeited. Given that such commitments are no longer applicable, they should be cancelled and the securities lodged should be released.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinions of all the Management Committees concerned,. As regards import and export licences and advance-fixing certificates, the securities lodged shall, at the request of the interested parties, be released, provided that:— the country of destination, origin or provenance marked in these licences or certificates is the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia or Slovakia,— their validity had not expired on 1 May 2004,— they had been used only partially or not at all by that date.The first subparagraph shall also apply to licences and certificates for which the country of destination, origin or provenance is marked as ‘CEEC’, providing the operator can prove to the satisfaction of the competent authorities that this was an operation to or from a Member State referred to in the first subparagraph. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 May 2004.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 7 July 2004.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission
",accession to the European Union;EU accession;accession to the Community;act of accession;application for accession;consequence of accession;request for accession;export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);agricultural product;farm product,22
20705,"2001/192/EC: Council Decision of 12 February 2001 making public the recommendation with a view to ending the inconsistency with the broad guidelines of the economic policies in Ireland. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 99(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal of the Commission,Whereas:(1) On 12 February 2001, the Council adopted its recommendation with a view to ending the inconsistency with the broad guidelines of the economic policies in Ireland(1), addressed to the Irish Government, to end the inconsistency of budgetary plans for 2001 with the 2000 broad guidelines of the economic policies.(2) The Council considers that making public the recommendation will facilitate the coordination of economic policies of Member States and the Community and will contribute to a better understanding among economic agents, facilitating the implementation of the recommended measures,. The Council recommendation of 12 February 2001 with a view to ending the inconsistency with the broad guidelines of the economic policies in Ireland shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Decision shall take effect on 12 February 2001.. Done at Brussels, 12 February 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. Ringholm(1) See page 22 of this Official Journal.
",Council of the European Union;Council of European Ministers;Council of the European Communities;Council of the Union;EC Council;EU Council;European Union Council;Ireland;Eire;Southern Ireland;budget policy;annuality of the budget;budgetary discipline;budgetary reform;yearly nature of the budget;economic policy;economic approach;economic choice;EC recommendation;European Community;EEC;European Economic Community,22
773,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3614/87 of 1 December 1987 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1726/84 as regards the time limit for the entry into storage of butter sold under Regulations (EEC) No 262/79 and (EEC) No 3143/85. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2998/87 (2), and in particular Article 6 (7) thereof,Whereas under Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 262/79 of 12 February 1979 on the sale of butter at reduced prices for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice-cream and other foodstuffs (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 665/86 (4), the butter put up for sale must have entered into storage before a date to be determined; whereas the same procedure is to be followed for the sale of butter under the regime laid down by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3143/85 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1096/87 (6); whereas, in view of the level of butter stocks, the dates specified in Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1726/84 (7), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1680/87 (8), determining the time limit for the entry into storage of butter sold pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 262/79 and (EEC) No 3143/85, should be altered;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,. Regulation (EEC) No 1726/84 is hereby amended as follows:1. In the first subparagraph of Article 1, '1 January 1986' is hereby replaced by '1 July 1986'.2. In the second subparagraph of Article 1, '1 July 1985' is hereby replaced by '1 July 1986'. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 1 December 1987.For the CommissionFrans ANDRIESSENVice-President(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 285, 8. 10. 1987, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 41, 16. 2. 1979, p. 1.(4) OJ No L 66, 8. 3. 1986, p. 38.(5) OJ No L 298, 12. 11. 1985, p. 9.(6) OJ No L 106, 22. 4. 1987, p. 20.(7) OJ No L 163, 21. 6. 1984, p. 28.(8) OJ No L 157, 17. 6. 1987, p. 10.
",confectionery product;biscuit;chocolate;chocolate product;cocoa product;pastry product;sweets;toffee;dairy ice cream;fruit ice cream;storage;storage facility;storage site;warehouse;warehousing;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;discount sale;promotional sale;reduced-price sale;butter,22
23874,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1006/2002 of 12 June 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2), and in particular Article 13(11) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice(3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002(4), and in particular Article 9(2) and Article 13(15) thereof,Whereas:(1) Trade agreements have recently been concluded between the European Commission and Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and total liberalisation of trade in other agricultural products. In the cereals sector, the elimination of refunds is one of these concessions. The agreement with Estonia covers all the products referred to in Article 1(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 and rice starch. The agreement with Lithuania covers all the above products except for barley and maize and certain products processed from those cereals. The agreement with Latvia does not cover certain processed products.(2) The authorities of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have undertaken to ensure that only consignments of Community products covered by the trade agreements on which no refund has been granted are allowed for import into those countries. To that end, Article 7a of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1162/95(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2298/2001(6), governing exports to Poland should be made to apply also to exports to those countries.(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,. Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 is amended as follows:1. Article 7a is replaced by the following: ""Article 7a1. The following provisions shall apply to exports to the third countries mentioned in Annex IV and to the products listed in that Annex.2. Exports as referred to in paragraph 1 shall be subject to the presentation to the competent authorities of the third countries concerned of a certified copy of the export licence issued in accordance with Article 7(3a) and with this Article, and a duly endorsed copy of the export declaration for each consignment. The goods shall not have been exported previously to another third country.3. The licence shall contain:(a) in box 7, the name of the importing country or countries concerned;(b) in box 15, a description of the goods in accordance with the combined nomenclature;(c) in box 16, the eight-figure combined nomenclature code and the quantity in tonnes for each product referred to in box 15;(d) in boxes 17 and 18, the total quantity of the products referred to in box 16;(e) in box 20, one of the following:- Exportación conforme al artículo 7 bis del Reglamento (CE) n° 1162/95- Udførsel i overensstemmelse med artikel 7a i forordning (EF) nr. 1162/95- Ausfuhr in Übereinstimmung mit Artikel 7a der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1162/95- Εξαγωγή σύμφωνα με το άρθρο 7α του κανονισμού (ΕΚ) αριθ. 1162/95- Export in accordance with Article 7a of Regulation (EC) No 1162/95- Exportation conformément à l'article 7 bis du règlement (CE) n° 1162/95- Esportazione in conformità all'articolo 7 bis del regolamento (CE) n. 1162/95- Uitvoer op grond van artikel 7 bis van Verordening (EG) nr. 1162/95- Exportação conforme o artigo 7.oA do Regulamento (CE) n.o 1162/95- Asetuksen (EY) N:o 1162/95 7 a artiklan mukainen vienti- Export i överensstämmelse med artikel 7a i förordning (EG) nr 1162/95;(f) in box 22, in addition to the words provided for in Article 7(3a), one of the following:- Sin restitución por exportación- Uden eksportrestitution- Ohne Ausfuhrerstattung- Χωρίς επιστροφή κατά την εξαγωγή- No export refund- Sans restitution à l'exportation- Senza restituzione all'esportazione- Zonder uitvoerrestitutie- Sem restituição à exportação- Ilman vientitukea- Utan exportbidrag;(g) Licences shall only be valid for the products and quantities thus specified.4. Licences issued under this Article shall carry with them an obligation to export to one of the destinations indicated in box 7.5. At the request of the party concerned, a certified copy of the endorsed licence shall be issued.6. On the first Monday of each month the competent authorities of the Member States shall notify the Commission of the quantities for which licences have been issued broken down by combined nomenclature code.""2. The Annex to this Regulation is added as Annex IV. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 June 2002.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.(2) OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18.(4) OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27.(5) OJ L 117, 24.5.1995, p. 2.(6) OJ L 308, 27.11.2001, p. 16.ANNEX""ANNEX IVProducts affected by the abolition of export refunds - Article 7a of Regulation (EC) No 1162/95>TABLE>""
",export licence;export authorisation;export certificate;export permit;Poland;Republic of Poland;export refund;Community aid to exports;advance determination of refunds;amount of refund;fixing of refund;maximum refund;rice;cereals;trade agreement (EU);EC trade agreement;Estonia;Republic of Estonia;Latvia;Republic of Latvia;Lithuania;Republic of Lithuania,22
4001,"Commission Directive 2005/52/EC of 9 September 2005 amending Council Directive 76/768/EEC, concerning cosmetic products, for the purposes of adapting Annex III thereto to technical progress   (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,After consulting the Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products intended for Consumers,Whereas:(1) Commission Directive 2004/87/EC of 7 September 2004 amending Council Directive 76/768/EEC, concerning cosmetic products, for the purpose of adapting Annex III thereto to technical progress, extended until 31 December 2005 the provisional use of sixty hair dyes listed in Part 2 of the Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC under the reference numbers 1 to 60 (2).(2) According to the hair dye strategy, published in the internet, it was agreed with the Member States and stakeholders that the date of July 2005 would be appropriate for the presentation to the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) of the additional information on the above hair dyes.(3) Additional information concerning 38 hair dyes listed in Annex III, Part 2 of Directive 76/768/EEC has been submitted by the industry. This information has to be evaluated by the SCCP. Definitive regulation of those hair dyes, on the basis of such evaluations, and its implementation into the laws of Member States will not be possible before 31 December 2006. Therefore, their provisional use in cosmetic products under the restrictions and conditions laid down in Annex III, Part 2 should be prolonged until 31 December 2006.(4) For 22 hair dyes listed in Annex III, Part 2 of Directive 76/768/EEC such additional information has not been submitted. Definitive regulation of those hair dyes will be considered after the appropriate procedures are carried out. Such definitive regulation and its implementation into the laws of Member States will not be possible before 31 August 2006. Therefore, their provisional use in cosmetic products under the restrictions and conditions laid down in Annex III, Part 2 should be prolonged until 31 August 2006.(5) Directive 76/768/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.(6) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products,. Part 2, column g of the Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC is amended as follows:1. for reference numbers 1, 2, 8, 13, 15, 17, 23, 30, 34, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 51, 52, 53, 54, 57, 59 and 60, ‘31.12.2005’ is replaced by ‘31.08.2006’;2. for reference numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 44, 47, 48, 49, 50, 55, 56 and 58, ‘31.12.2005’ is replaced by ‘31.12.2006’. 1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 January 2006 at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 9 September 2005.For the CommissionGünter VERHEUGENVice-President(1)  OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169. Directive as last amended by Directive 2005/42/EC (OJ L 158, 20.6.2005, p. 17).(2)  OJ L 287, 8.9.2004, p. 4.
",dyestuffs industry;production of dyes;application of EU law;application of European Union law;implementation of Community law;national implementation;national implementation of Community law;national means of execution;cosmetic product;beauty product;cosmetic;perfume;soap;toilet preparation;consumer protection;consumer policy action plan;consumerism;consumers' rights;European standard;Community standard;Euronorm;product safety,22
3792,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1830/2004 of 21 October 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 283/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 284/2004 as regards registration of certain imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film produced by one Brazilian exporting producer and produced by one Israeli exporting producer. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the basic anti-dumping Regulation) and in particular Articles 13 and 14(5) thereof and to Council Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 of 6 October 1997 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community (2) (the basic anti-subsidy Regulation), and in particular Articles 23 and 24(5) thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:A.   PROCEDURE(1) By Regulation (EC) No 2597/1999 (3) (the definitive anti-subsidy Regulation), the Council imposed countervailing duties ranging between 3,8 % and 19,1 % on imports of polyethylene terephthalate film (PET film) originating in India.(2) By Regulation (EC) No 1676/2001 (4) (the definitive anti-dumping Regulation), the Council imposed anti-dumping duties ranging between 0 % and 62,6 % on imports of PET film originating in India.(3) On 6 January 2004, the Commission received a request, pursuant to Article 13(3) of the basic anti-dumping Regulation and to Article 23(2) of the basic anti-subsidy Regulation, from DuPont Teijin Films, Mitsubishi Polyester Film GmbH and Nuroll SpA to investigate the alleged circumvention of the anti-dumping and countervailing measures imposed on imports of PET film originating in India. According to the request, the circumvention practice consisted of transhipment of PET film originating in India via Brazil and via Israel to the Community. The request contained sufficient prima facie evidence regarding the factors set out in Article 13(1) of the basic anti-dumping Regulation and Article 23(1) of the basic anti-subsidy Regulation.(4) The Commission initiated investigations into the alleged circumvention of countervailing measures by Regulation (EC) No 283/2004 (5) and of anti-dumping measures by Regulation (EC) No 284/2004 (6) (the initiating Regulations). Pursuant to Articles 13(3) and 14(5) of the basic anti-dumping Regulation and Articles 23(2) and 24(5) of the basic anti-subsidy Regulation, Article 2 of the initiating Regulations instructed the customs authorities to register imports of PET film consigned from Brazil and from Israel, whether declared as originating in Brazil or Israel or not, as of 20 February 2004.(5) Article 2(3) of the initiating Regulations provided that the Commission, by Regulation, may direct customs authorities to cease registration in respect of imports into the Community of products manufactured by producers having applied for an exemption of registration and having been found not to be circumventing the anti-dumping duties and the countervailing duties respectively.B.   REQUESTS FOR EXEMPTION(6) Within the deadline laid down in Article 3 of the initiating Regulations, the Commission received requests for exemption from the registration and measures from one exporting producer in Brazil, Terphane Ltda, BR 101, km 101, City of Cabo de Santo Agostinho, State of Pernambuco, Brazil (Terphane) and from one exporting producer in Israel, Jolybar Filmtechnic Converting Ltd (1987), Hacharutsim str. 7, Ind. Park Siim 2000, Natania South, 42504. POB 8380, Israel (Jolybar).C.   INVESTIGATION PERIOD(7) The investigation period covered the period from 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2003 (the IP). Data was collected from 1998 up to the IP to investigate any changes in the pattern of trade.D.   FINDINGS IN RESPECT OF TERPHANE(8) Terphane replied to the questionnaires sent by the Commission in the course of the investigation. The Commission carried out a verification visit at the premises of Terphane.(9) Terphane only exported 10,6 tonnes of PET film to the Community during the IP. The only export by the company prior to the one during the IP was for a small sample quantity which took place in 2002. No other exports to the Community were made by the company during the IP or in the period for which data were collected. Moreover, it has also been established that Terphane is a manufacturer and exporter of PET film, operating its own production facilities for the complete production process of the product concerned. The film supplied to the Community is manufactured by the company in facilities established before the entry into force of the measures on Indian PET film. The company has never purchased any PET film from India either during or prior to the IP. It is therefore considered that Terphane demonstrated that it did not circumvent the measures imposed on PET film originating in India.E.   FINDINGS IN RESPECT OF JOLYBAR(10) Jolybar replied to the questionnaire sent by the Commission in the course of the investigation. The Commission carried out a verification visit at the premises of Jolybar.(11) The sole cooperating company in Israel, Jolybar slits, sheets and converts purchased PET film and sells it as products which fall under the same CN codes as the product concerned but are generally not of Indian origin and therefore cannot be considered to be the product concerned. The company has been supplying PET film to the Community since the 1990s. The film supplied to the Community is manufactured by Jolybar in facilities established before the entry into force of the measures on Indian PET film. The quantities of PET film exported by Jolybar to the Community doubled from 1999 to 2003 (the IP). The company explained that as a general rule it does not supply Indian film to Community customers since the latter prefer the qualities of European film as a base material for treatment by Jolybar. Exceptionally, during the IP, a quantity of approximately 1 tonne of Indian film was shipped to one Community customer as part of a larger consignment which the customer urgently required. It is therefore concluded that there is sufficient economic justification for the change in the pattern of trade established for Jolybar, which is in line with its activities in the Community market in respect of PET film manufactured by them.F.   CONCLUSIONS(12) In the light of the above findings, registration of imports of PET film consigned from Brazil and produced by Terphane and consigned from Israel and produced by Jolybar should cease.(13) Any decision at this stage concerning exporters should be limited to exemption from registration. If the Council subsequently adopts Regulations extending the anti-dumping measures pursuant to Article 13 of the basic anti-dumping Regulation and Article 23 of the basic anti-subsidy Regulation, it may also decide to exempt certain exporters from such extended measures.(14) The Commission therefore considers it appropriate to amend its initiating Regulations insofar as they provided for the registration of imports of PET film consigned from Brazil (whether declared as originating in Brazil or not) and for the registration of imports of PET film consigned from Israel (whether declared as originating in Israel or not).(15) This Regulation is based on findings specific to Terphane and Jolybar and does not prejudge any decision which the Council may take to extend the existing anti-dumping and countervailing measures on PET film originating in India to the same product consigned from Brazil (whether declared as originating in Brazil or not) and consigned from Israel (whether declared as originating in Israel or not),. The following paragraph shall be added to Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 283/2004:‘Notwithstanding paragraph 1, imports of the product identified in Article 1 which are produced by the following companies shall not be subject to registration:Producer TARIC additional codeTerphane Ltda, BR 101, km 101, City of Cabo de Santo Agostinho, State of Pernambuco, Brazil A569Jolybar Filmtechnic Converting Ltd (1987), Hacharutsim str 7, Ind. Park Siim 2000, Natania South, 42504, POB 8380, Israel A570’ The following paragraph shall be added to Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 284/2004:‘Notwithstanding paragraph 1, imports of the product identified in Article 1 which are produced by the following companies shall not be subject to registration:Producer TARIC additional codeTerphane Ltda, BR 101, km 101, City of Cabo de Santo Agostinho, State of Pernambuco, Brazil A569Jolybar Filmtechnic Converting Ltd (1987), Hacharutsim str 7, Ind. Park Siim 2000, Natania South, 42504, POB 8380, Israel A570’ This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 October 2004.For the CommissionPascal LAMYMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 461/2004 (OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 12).(2)  OJ L 288, 21.10.1997, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 461/2004.(3)  OJ L 316, 10.12.1999, p. 1.(4)  OJ L 227, 23.8.2001, p. 1.(5)  OJ L 49, 19.2.2004, p. 25.(6)  OJ L 49, 19.2.2004, p. 28.
",plastics industry;production of plastics;Israel;State of Israel;anti-dumping legislation;anti-dumping code;anti-dumping proceeding;plastics;PVC;plastic;polyester;polyethylene;polypropylene;polyurethane;polyurethane foam;polyvinyl chloride;CCT duties;autonomous customs duties;common customs tariff duties;conventional customs duties;Brazil;Federative Republic of Brazil,22
43043,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1216/2013 of 28 November 2013 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 288/2009 as regards the deadline for Member States to notify their strategies and aid application to the Commission and the deadline for the Commission to decide on the final allocation of the aid in the framework of a School Fruit Scheme. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 103h(f) in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 4(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 288/2009 (2), Member States applying for the aid referred to in Article 103ga(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 for a period running from 1 August to 31 July should notify the Commission of their strategy by 31 January of the year in which that period starts.(2) Following the Commission proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (3), and the political agreement reached by the co-legislators on the future common agricultural policy (CAP), important elements of the School Fruit Scheme will change as from 1 January 2014, notably the total amount of aid and the new co-financing rates.(3) The application of the new elements of the School Fruit Scheme from 1 January 2014 will make it impossible for Member States to adapt their strategies to the new framework before the deadline for notification of the strategy.(4) Therefore, Member States wishing to implement a School Fruit Scheme for the school year 2014/2015 should be allowed, as a transitional measure, to notify the Commission of their strategy and aid application for the period running from 1 August 2014 to 31 July 2015 until 30 April 2014.(5) Similarly, in view of the changes to be introduced by the new CAP in the global budget for the School Fruit Scheme, the deadline for the Commission to decide on the final allocation of the aid for the period running from 1 August 2014 to 31 July 2015 laid down in the third subparagraph of Article 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 288/2009 should be extended until 30 June 2014.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. 1.   By way of derogation from Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 288/2009, Member States may notify their strategy and aid application for the period running from 1 August 2014 to 31 July 2015 by 30 April 2014 at the latest.2.   By way of derogation from the third subparagraph of Article 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 288/2009, the Commission shall decide on the final allocation of Union aid for the period running from 1 August 2014 to 31 July 2015 by 30 June 2014. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall expire on 30 June 2014.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 November 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 288/2009 of 7 April 2009 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards Community aid for supplying fruit and vegetables, processed fruit and vegetables and banana products to children in educational establishments, in the framework of a School Fruit Scheme (OJ L 94, 8.4.2009, p. 38).(3)  COM(2011) 626 final.
",fruit;food consumption;distribution of aid;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;disclosure of information;information disclosure;derogation from EU law;derogation from Community law;derogation from European Union law;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;educational institution;school;teaching institution,22
21057,"2001/887/JHA: Council Decision of 6 December 2001 on the protection of the euro against counterfeiting. ,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31 and Article 34(2)(c) thereof,Having regard to the initiative by the French Republic(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 974/98 of 3 May 1998 on the introduction of the euro(3) lays down that currency denominated in euro shall start to be put into circulation as from 1 January 2002 and obliges the participating Member States to ensure adequate sanctions against counterfeiting and falsification of euro banknotes and coins.(2) The measures to protect the euro put in place by previous instruments should be supplemented and strengthened by provisions ensuring close cooperation between the competent authorities of the Member States, the European Central Bank, the national central banks, Europol and Eurojust to suppress offences involving counterfeiting of the euro.(3) On 29 May 2000 the Council adopted Framework Decision 2000/383/JHA on increasing protection by criminal penalties and other sanctions against counterfeiting in connection with the introduction of the euro(4).(4) On 28 June 2001 the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 1338/2001 laying down measures necessary for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting(5) and Regulation (EC) No 1339/2001 extending the effects of Regulation (EC) No 1338/2001 laying down measures necessary for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting to those Member States which have not adopted the euro as their single currency(6),. DefinitionsFor the purposes of this Decision:(a) ""counterfeit notes"" and ""counterfeit coins"" mean notes and coins defined as such by Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1338/2001;(b) ""counterfeiting and offences related to counterfeiting of the euro"" means the conduct, in relation to the euro, described in Articles 3 to 5 of Council Framework Decision 2000/383/JHA;(c) ""competent authorities"" means the authorities designated by the Member States to centralise information, in particular the national central offices, and to detect, investigate or punish counterfeiting and offences related to counterfeiting of the euro;(d) ""Geneva Convention"" means the International Convention for the Suppression of Counterfeiting Currency, signed at Geneva on 20 April 1929 and its Protocol;(e) ""Europol Convention"" means the Convention of 26 July 1995 on the establishment of a European police office(7). Expert analysis of notes and coinsMember States shall ensure that in the context of investigations into counterfeiting and offences related to counterfeiting of the euro:(a) the necessary expert analyses of suspected counterfeit notes are carried out by a National Analysis Centre (NAC) designated or established pursuant to Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1338/2001; and(b) the necessary expert analyses of suspected counterfeit coins are carried out by a Coin National Analysis Centre (CNAC) designated or established pursuant to Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1338/2001. Forwarding of the results of expert analysesMember States shall ensure that the results of the analyses carried out by the NAC and the NCAC in accordance with Article 2 are communicated to Europol in accordance with the Europol Convention. Obligation to communicate information1. Member States shall ensure that the national central offices referred to in Article 12 of the Geneva Convention communicate to Europol, in accordance with the Europol Convention, centralised information on investigations into counterfeiting and offences related to counterfeiting of the euro, including information obtained from third countries. The Member States and Europol shall cooperate with a view to determining which information is to be communicated. The information shall, at least, include the particulars of the persons involved, the particulars of the offences, the circumstances in which the offences were discovered, the context of the seizure and links with other cases.2. The competent authorities of the Member States shall, where appropriate, in investigations into counterfeiting and offences related to the counterfeiting of the euro make use of the facilities offered by the Provisional Judicial Cooperation Unit and, subsequently, the facilities for cooperation offered by Eurojust once it has been established, in accordance with the provisions laid down in the instruments establishing the Provisional Judicial Cooperation Unit and Eurojust. Entry into forceThis Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal.. Done at Brussels, 6 December 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Verwilghen(1) OJ C 75, 7.3.2001, p. 1.(2) Opinion delivered on 23 October 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ L 139, 11.5.1998, p. 1.(4) OJ L 140, 14.6.2000, p. 1.(5) OJ L 181, 4.7.2001, p. 6.(6) OJ L 181, 4.7.2001, p. 11.(7) OJ C 316, 27.11.1995, p. 2. Convention as last amended by Protocol of 30 November 2000 (OJ C 358, 13.12.2000, p. 2).
",fraud;elimination of fraud;fight against fraud;fraud prevention;fight against crime;crime prevention;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer;euro;counterfeiting;counterfeit currency;counterfeit money;counterfeiting of currency;counterfeiting of means of payment;counterfeiting of money;counterfeiting of the euro;falsification of means of payment;forgery of currency;forgery of means of payment;forgery of money;forgery of the euro,22
2215,"Commission Decision of 26 November 1996 approving the programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's Disease for 1997 presented by Germany and fixing the level of the Community's financial contribution (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 24 (6) thereof,Whereas Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of Aujeszky's Disease;Whereas, by letter, Germany has submitted a programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's Disease;Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC of 27 November 1990 on laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases (3), as amended by Directive 92/65/EEC (4);Whereas this programme appears on the priority list of programmes for the eradication and surveillance of animal diseases which can benefit from a financial participation from the Community and which was established by Commission Decision 96/598/EC (5);Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 50 % of the costs incurred by Germany up to a maximum of ECU 300 000;Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's Disease presented by Germany is hereby approved for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1997. Germany shall bring into force by 1 January 1997 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1. 1. Financial participation by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of testing incurred in Germany up to a maximum of ECU 300 000.2. The financial contribution of the Community shall be granted subject to:- forwarding a report to the Commission every three months on the progress of the programme and the costs incurred,- forwarding a final report on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred by 1 June 1998 at the latest. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 26 November 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31.(3) OJ No L 347, 12. 12. 1990, p. 27.(4) OJ No L 268, 14. 9. 1992, p. 54.(5) OJ No L 264, 17. 10. 1996, p. 24.
",EU financing;Community financing;European Union financing;Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;animal disease;animal pathology;epizootic disease;epizooty;action programme;framework programme;plan of action;work programme;national implementing measure;implementation of EC Directives;transposition of European directives;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,22
44843,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/222 of 12 February 2015 excluding ICES Subdivisions 27 and 28.2 from certain fishing effort limitations for 2015, pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007 establishing a multiannual plan for the cod stocks in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007 of 18 September 2007 establishing a multiannual plan for the cod stocks in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 779/97 (1), and in particular Article 29(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) Provisions for setting fishing effort limitations for the cod stocks in the Baltic Sea are set out in Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007.(2) On the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007, Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) No 1221/2014 (2) has established fishing effort limitations for 2015 in the Baltic Sea.(3) According to Article 29(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007, the Commission may exclude ICES Subdivisions 27 and 28.2 from the scope of certain fishing effort limitations when the catches of cod were below a certain threshold in the last reporting period.(4) Taking into account the reports submitted by Member States and the advice from the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries, ICES Subdivisions 27 and 28.2 should be excluded in 2015 from the scope of those fishing effort limitations.(5) Regulation (EU) No 1221/2014 will apply from 1 January 2015. In order to ensure coherence with that Regulation, this Regulation should also apply from 1 January 2015.(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,. The provisions of Article 8(1)(b) and Article 8(3), (4) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007 shall not apply to ICES Subdivisions 27 and 28.2 in the year 2015. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2015.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 February 2015.For the CommissionThe PresidentJean-Claude JUNCKER(1)  OJ L 248, 22.9.2007, p. 1.(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 1221/2014 of 10 November 2014 fixing for 2015 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Baltic Sea and amending Regulations (EU) No 43/2014 and (EU) No 1180/2013 (OJ L 330, 15.11.2014, p. 16).
",fishery management;fishery planning;fishery system;fishing management;fishing system;management of fish resources;Baltic Sea;sea fishing;sea fish;catch quota;catch plan;fishing plan;catch area;fishing controls;inspector of fisheries;authorised catch;TAC;authorised catch rate;authorized catch;total allowable catch;total authorised catches;catch by species,22
30571,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1100/2005 of 13 July 2005 setting, for the 2005/2006 marketing year, the minimum price to be paid to producers for unprocessed dried figs and the production aid for dried figs. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (1), and in particular Articles 6b(3) and 6c(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 3(1)(c) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1535/2003 of 29 August 2003 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the aid scheme for products processed from fruit and vegetables (2), lays down the dates of the marketing year for dried figs.(2) Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1573/1999 of 19 July 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 as regards the characteristics of dried figs qualifying for aid under the production aid scheme (3) lays down the criteria which products must meet to benefit from the minimum price and payment of the aid.(3) The minimum price and production aid should therefore be set for the 2005/2006 marketing year in accordance with the criteria laid down respectively by Articles 6b and 6c of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. For the 2005/2006 marketing year the minimum price for unprocessed dried figs referred to in Article 6a(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 shall be EUR 878,86 per tonne net ex-producer’s premises.For the 2005/2006 marketing year the production aid for dried figs referred to in Article 6a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 shall be EUR 258,57 per tonne net. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 13 July 2005.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29. Regulation last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 386/2004 (OJ L 64, 2.3.2004, p. 25).(2)  OJ L 218, 30.8.2003, p. 14. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 180/2005 (OJ L 30, 3.2.2005, p. 7).(3)  OJ L 187, 20.7.1999, p. 27.
",pip fruit;apple;fig;pear;pome fruit;quince;marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;minimum price;floor price;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;production aid;aid to producers,22
7378,"Council Regulation (EEC) No 1125/89 of 27 April 1989 amending Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof.Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas Part A of Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2247/88 (5), lists the products for which production aid is given; whereas pears of the Rocha variety, the most representative sold in Portugal  for processing, should be added to the list; whereas this variety should therefore be included in the production year calendar and the eligibility for aid should be extended to the production of peaches and pears preserved in natural fruit juice;Whereas given the characteristics and recent trend of the market in finished tomato-based products, the unsatisfactory price situation for the various products and the need not to create any unjustified discrimination between the various uses of fresh  tomatoes, production aid should be granted fornew finished products and they should be listed in the abovementioned Part A to Annex I,. Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 is hereby amended as follows:1.  Article 1 (2) is amended as follows:- the fourth indent under (b) is replaced by the following:´- peaches preserved in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice, falling within CN code 2008 70',- (c) is replaced by the following:´(c)  15 July to 14 July for Williams and Rocha pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juice, falling within CN code 2008 40'.2.  Part A of Annex I is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 27 April 1989.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. BARRIONUEVO PEÑA(1) OJ No C 82, 3. 4. 1989, p. 66.(2) Opinion delivered on 13 April 1989 (not yet published in the Official Journal.(3) Opinion delivered on 31 March 1989 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(5) OJ No L 198, 26. 7. 1988, p. 21.   ANNEX   ´ANNEX I PART AProducts referred to in Articles 2 and 7CN codeDescription of goodsex 0710 80 70Peeled tomatoes, whether or not whole, frozenex 0712 90 30Tomato flakesex 0804 20 90Dried figsex 0806 20Sultanas, currants and muscatelsex 0813 20 00Prunes derived from dried ´´d'Ente'' plumsex 2002 10 00""yxPeeled tomatoes, whole or in piecesUnpeeled tomatoes, whole or in pieces (crush or pizza sauce)ex 2002 90 10Tomato juice (including passata)ex 2002 90 30ex 2002 90 90Tomato concentrateex 2008 40 51Williams and Rocha pears in syrup and/or in natural fruit juiceex 2008 40 59ex 2008 40 71ex 2008 40 79ex 2008 40 91ex 2008 40 99ex 2008 70 61Peaches in syrup and/or in natural fruit juiceex 2008 70 69ex 2008 70 71ex 2008 70 79ex 2008 70 91ex 2008 70 99ex 2009 50Tomato juice'
",common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;vegetable product;pickles;sauerkraut;tomato concentrate;tomato paste;vegetable pulp;syrup;production aid;aid to producers,22
38618,"Council Regulation (EU) No 679/2010 of 26 July 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 479/2009 as regards the quality of statistical data in the context of the excessive deficit procedure. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 126(14) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament,Having regard to the opinion of the European Central Bank (1),Whereas:(1) The credibility of budgetary surveillance crucially hinges upon reliable budgetary statistics. It is of the utmost importance that data reported by Member States under Council Regulation (EC) No 479/2009 of 25 May 2009 on the application of the Protocol on the excessive deficit procedure annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community (2) are of high quality and reliability.(2) The European Union governance framework for fiscal statistics has been further developed and institutional setting updated over the past years, notably with a view to improving the monitoring of the government accounts by the Commission (Eurostat).(3) The revised governance framework for fiscal statistics has functioned well overall and, in general, has produced a satisfactory outcome in terms of the reporting of relevant fiscal data on government deficit and debt. In particular, the Member States have predominantly demonstrated a solid record of cooperation in good faith and an operational ability to report fiscal data of high quality.(4) However, recent developments have also clearly demonstrated that the current governance framework for fiscal statistics still does not mitigate, to the extent necessary, the risk of incorrect or inaccurate data being notified to the Commission.(5) In this connection, and in some exceptional cases (methodological visits), the Commission (Eurostat) should have additional rights of access to a widened scope of information for the needs of data quality assessment, in full compliance with Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on European statistics (3) as regards professional independence.(6) Therefore, in carrying out methodological visits to a Member State whose statistical information is under scrutiny, the Commission (Eurostat) should be entitled to have access to the accounts of government entities at central, state, local and social security levels, including the provision of underlying detailed accounting information, relevant statistical surveys and questionnaires and further related information, respecting the legislation on data protection as well as statistical confidentiality.(7) Public accounts of individual general government units, as well as of public units classified outside the general government sector, should be the main object of the controls, and the public accounts should be assessed in terms of their statistical use.(8) Member States should ensure that institutions and officials responsible for the reporting of the actual data to the Commission (Eurostat) and of the underlying government accounts fully respect the obligations related to the statistical principles.(9) Regulation (EC) No 479/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly,. Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 479/2009Regulation (EC) No 479/2009 is hereby amended as follows:1. the following Article is inserted:2. Article 8(2), is replaced by the following:(a) data from national accounts;(b) inventories;(c) EDP notification tables;(d) additional questionnaires and clarification related to the notifications.3. Article 11 is replaced by the following:4. the following articles are inserted:(a) there are frequent and sizeable revisions of the deficit or debt that are not clearly and adequately explained;(b) the Member State concerned is not sending to the Commission (Eurostat) all the statistical information requested in the context of the rounds for clarification of the EDP notification or as a consequence of a dialogue visit, in the period agreed between them and has not clearly and adequately explained the reason for the delay or non-response;(c) the Member State concerned changes, unilaterally and without a clear explanation, the sources and methods for estimating the deficit and debts of the general government set out in the inventory, with a material effect on estimates;(d) there are outstanding methodological issues likely to have a material effect on the debt or deficit statistics which have not been resolved between the Member State and the Commission (Eurostat) arising from the rounds for clarification or the previous dialogue visits, resulting in reservations from the Commission (Eurostat) in two subsequent EDP notifications;(e) there are persistent, unusually high stock-flow adjustments not clearly explained.5. Article 12(1) and (2) are replaced by the following:— transactions and balance sheets,— relevant statistical surveys and questionnaires of general government and further related information, such as analytical documents,— information from relevant national, regional and local authorities on the execution of the budget of all sub-sectors of the general government,— the accounts of extra-budgetary bodies, corporations, and non-profit institutions and other similar bodies that are part of the general government sector in national accounts,— the accounts of social security funds.6. Article 16 is replaced by the following: Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 2010.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. VANACKERE(1)  OJ C 103, 22.4.2010, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 145, 10.6.2009, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 164.(4)  OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 164.’;
",statistical method;statistical harmonisation;statistical methodology;Eurostat;SOEC;statistical office of the European Communities;statistical office of the European Union;budget deficit;public debt;government debt;national debt;EU statistics;Community statistics;European Union statistics;statistics of the EU;statistics of the European Union;access to information;free movement of information;public information;auditing;public administration;general government,22
4695,"Council Decision 2008/922/CFSP of 8 December 2008 implementing Common Position 2004/161/CFSP renewing restrictive measures against Zimbabwe. ,Having regard to Council Common Position 2004/161/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof, in conjunction with Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union,Whereas:(1) By Common Position 2004/161/CFSP, the Council adopted measures, inter alia, to prevent the entry into or transit through the territories of Member States and to freeze the funds and economic resources of members of the Government of Zimbabwe and of natural or legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them, and of any other natural or legal persons whose activities seriously undermine democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law in Zimbabwe, a list of whom is set out in the Annex to the said Common Position.(2) Following the violence organised and committed by the Zimbabwean authorities during the presidential election campaign in 2008, the Council decided to add certain other persons and entities to the list set out in the Annex to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP, by the adoption on 22 July 2008 of Decision 2008/605/CFSP (2).(3) The Council also decided to reinforce the restrictive measures on preventing the entry into or transit through the territories of Member States of the natural persons listed in the Annex to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP, by the adoption on 31 July 2008 of Common Position 2008/632/CFSP (3).(4) Given the violence organised and committed by the Zimbabwean authorities and the continuing blocking of the implementation of the political agreement signed on 15 September 2008, certain persons should be added to the list set out in the Annex to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP.(5) However, there is no longer any reason to keep one person on the list set out in the Annex to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP.(6) The Annex to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP should be revised accordingly,. 1.   The persons appearing in Annex I to this Decision shall be added to the list in the Annex to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP.2.   The person appearing in Annex II to this Decision shall be withdrawn from the list in the Annex to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP. This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.. Done at Brussels, 8 December 2008.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. KOUCHNER(1)  OJ L 50, 20.2.2004, p. 66.(2)  OJ L 194, 23.7.2008, p. 34.(3)  OJ L 205, 1.8.2008, p. 53.ANNEX IPersons referred to in Article 1(1)173. Newton Kachepa173. Newton Kachepa174. Major Kairo (alias Cairo) Mhandu175. Brigadier General Sibusio Bussie Moyo176. Brigadier General Richard Ruwodo177. Misheck Nyawani178. Columbus Mudonhi179. Isaac Mumba180. Martin Kwainona181. Paul Mudzvova182. Martin Dinha183. Faber Chidarikire45. Makoni, Simbarashe45. Makoni, Simbarashe
",technical cooperation;technical aid;technical assistance;natural person;military equipment;arms;military material;war material;weapon;international sanctions;blockade;boycott;embargo;reprisals;economic sanctions;Zimbabwe;Republic of Zimbabwe;Southern Rhodesia;human rights;attack on human rights;human rights violation;protection of human rights,22
4459,"Commission Directive 2007/76/EC of 20 December 2007 amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC to include fludioxonil, clomazone and prosulfocarb as active substances (Text with EEA relevance ). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 (2) and (EC) No 1490/2002 (3) lay down the detailed rules for the implementation of the third stage of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and establish a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. That list includes fludioxonil, clomazone and prosulfocarb.(2) For those active substances the effects on human health and the environment have been assessed in accordance with the provisions laid down in Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 and (EC) No 1490/2002 for a range of uses proposed by the notifiers. Moreover, those Regulations designate the rapporteur Member States which have to submit the relevant assessment reports and recommendations to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002. For fludioxonil and clomazone the rapporteur Member State was Denmark and all relevant information was submitted on 5 April 2005 and 16 March 2005 respectively. For prosulfocarb the rapporteur Member State was Sweden and all relevant information was submitted on 20 April 2005.(3) The assessment reports have been peer reviewed by the Member States and the EFSA and presented to the Commission on 27 July 2007 for fludioxonil, clomazone and prosulfocarb, in the format of the EFSA Scientific Reports (4). These reports have been reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and finalised on 9 October 2007 in the format of the Commission review reports for fludioxonil, clomazone and prosulfocarb.(4) It has appeared from the various examinations made that plant protection products containing fludioxonil, clomazone and prosulfocarb may be expected to satisfy, in general, the requirements laid down in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular with regard to the uses which were examined and detailed in the Commission review reports. It is therefore appropriate to include these active substances in Annex I, in order to ensure that in all Member States the authorisations of plant protection products containing these active substances can be granted in accordance with the provisions of that Directive.(5) A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is included in Annex I in order to permit Member States and the interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements which will result from the inclusion.(6) Without prejudice to the obligations defined by Directive 91/414/EEC as a consequence of including an active substance in Annex I, Member States should be allowed a period of six months after inclusion to review existing authorisations of plant protection products containing fludioxonil, clomazone and prosulfocarb to ensure that the requirements laid down by Directive 91/414/EEC, in particular in its Article 13 and the relevant conditions set out in Annex I, are satisfied. Member States should vary, replace or withdraw, as appropriate, existing authorisations, in accordance with the provisions of Directive 91/414/EEC. By way of derogation from the above deadline, a longer period should be provided for the submission and assessment of the complete Annex III dossier of each plant protection product for each intended use in accordance with the uniform principles laid down in Directive 91/414/EEC.(7) The experience gained from previous inclusions in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC of active substances assessed in the framework of Regulation (EEC) No 3600/92 has shown that difficulties can arise in interpreting the duties of holders of existing authorisations in relation to access to data. In order to avoid further difficulties it therefore appears necessary to clarify the duties of the Member States, especially the duty to verify that the holder of an authorisation demonstrates access to a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive. However, this clarification does not impose any new obligations on Member States or holders of authorisations compared to the directives which have been adopted until now amending Annex I.(8) It is therefore appropriate to amend Directive 91/414/EEC accordingly.(9) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive. Member States shall adopt and publish by 30 April 2009 at the latest the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.They shall apply those provisions from 1 May 2009.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. 1.   Member States shall in accordance with Directive 91/414/EEC, where necessary, amend or withdraw existing authorisations for plant protection products containing fludioxonil, clomazone and prosulfocarb as active substances by 30 April 2009.By that date they shall in particular verify that the conditions in Annex I to that Directive relating to fludioxonil, clomazone and prosulfocarb are met, with the exception of those identified in part B of the entry concerning that active substance, and that the holder of the authorisation has, or has access to, a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex II to that Directive in accordance with the conditions of Article 13 of that Directive.2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, for each authorised plant protection product containing fludioxonil, clomazone and prosulfocarb as either the only active substance or as one of several active substances all of which were listed in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC by 31 October 2008 at the latest, Member States shall re-evaluate the product in accordance with the uniform principles provided for in Annex VI to Directive 91/414/EEC, on the basis of a dossier satisfying the requirements of Annex III to that Directive and taking into account part B of the entry in Annex I to that Directive concerning fludioxonil, clomazone and prosulfocarb respectively. On the basis of that evaluation, they shall determine whether the product satisfies the conditions set out in Article 4(1)(b), (c), (d) and (e) of Directive 91/414/EEC.Following that determination Member States shall:(a) in the case of a product containing fludioxonil, clomazone or prosulfocarb as the only active substance, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 31 October 2012 at the latest; or(b) in the case of a product containing fludioxonil, clomazone or prosulfocarb as one of several active substances, where necessary, amend or withdraw the authorisation by 31 October 2012 or by the date fixed for such an amendment or withdrawal in the respective Directive or Directives which added the relevant substance or substances to Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC, whichever is the latest. This Directive shall enter into force on 1 November 2008. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 December 2007.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2007/52/EC (OJ L 214, 17.8.2007, p. 3).(2)  OJ L 55, 29.2.2000, p. 25. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1044/2003 (OJ L 151, 19.6.2003, p. 32).(3)  OJ L 224, 21.8.2002, p. 23. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1095/2007 (OJ L 246, 21.9.2007, p. 19).(4)  EFSA Scientific Report (2007) 110, 1-85, Conclusion regarding the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance fludioxonil (finalised 27 July 2007).EFSA Scientific Report (2007) 109, 1-73, Conclusion regarding the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance clomazone (finalised 27 July 2007), version of 3 August 2007.EFSA Scientific Report (2007) 111, 1-81, Conclusion regarding the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance prosulfocarb (finalised 27 July 2007).ANNEXThe following entry shall be added at the end of the table in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EC:No Common name, identification numbers IUPAC name Purity (1) Entry into force Expiration of inclusion Specific provisions‘166 Prosulfocarb S-benzyl dipropyl(thiocarbamat) 970 g/kg 1 November 2008 31 October 2018 PART A— the operator safety and ensure that conditions of use prescribe the application of adequate personal protective equipment,— the protection of aquatic organisms and must ensure that the conditions of authorisation include, where appropriate, risk mitigation measures such as buffer zone,— the protection of non-target plants and must ensure that the conditions of authorisation include, where appropriate, risk mitigation measures such as an in-field no spray buffer zone.167 Fludioxonil 4-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)-1H-pyrrole-3-carbonitrile 950 g/kg 1 November 2008 31 October 2018 PART A— must pay particular attention to the potential for groundwater contamination, in particular from the soil photolysis metabolites CGA 339833 and CGA 192155, in vulnerable zones,— must pay particular attention to the protection of fish and aquatic invertebrates.168 Clomazone 2-(2-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-oxazolidin-3-one 960 g/kg 1 November 2008 31 October 2018 PART A— the operator safety and ensure that conditions of use prescribe the application of adequate personal protective equipment,— the protection of non-target plants and must ensure that the conditions of authorisation include, where appropriate, risk mitigation measures such as buffer zones.’(1)  Further details on identity and specification of active substance are provided in the review report.
",plant health legislation;phytosanitary legislation;regulations on plant health;plant health control;phytosanitary control;phytosanitary inspection;plant health inspection;marketing standard;grading;pesticide;fungicide;pharmaceutical product;disinfectant;pharmaceutical preparation;pharmaceutical speciality;plant health product;plant protection product;herbicide;weedkiller;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,22
22608,"2002/41/EC: Commission Decision of 21 January 2002 concerning certain further detailed conditions for the granting of authorisation for the removal of pigs from holdings located within the protection and surveillance zones established in Spain in relation to classical swine fever (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 105). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever(1), and in particular Article 11(1)(f), Article 25(3) and Article 29(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in the comarca of Osona in the Province of Barcelona in Cataluña in Spain.(2) Spain is adopting the measures to control the disease within the framework of Directive 2001/89/EC.(3) In relation to these outbreaks of disease, the Commission adopted: (i) Decision 2001/925/EC of 20 December 2001 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Spain and repealing Decision 2001/863/EC(2), as last amended by Decision 2002/31/EC(3); (ii) Decision 2002/33/EC of 14 January 2002 on the use of two slaughterhouses, in accordance with Article 10(1)(b) of Council Directive 2001/89/EC, by Spain(4); (iii) Decision 2002/32/EC of 14 January 2002 on marking and use of pigmeat in application of Article 11 of Council Directive 2001/89/EC concerning Spain(5).(4) Articles 10 and 11 of Directive 2001/89/EC establish the measures to be applied in the protection and surveillance zones established around the outbreak sites, which include a ban to the movement of pigs from the holdings located in these zones and the conditions to grant derogation to this ban. Due to the occurrence of several disease outbreaks after early December 2001 and the consequent prolonged standstill of pigs, welfare problems have arisen in holdings situated in the established zones, which could be solved by allowing the animals removal from the holdings. Movement of pigs may, however, present a risk of further disease spreading, which may lead to particularly serious consequences given the high density of pigs in the concerned area.(5) The provisions of Directive 2001/89/EC shall be applied in the Member States from 1 November 2002. Pending the application of this Directive, further transitional provisions on the control of classical swine fever may be adopted in accordance with the Regulatory Committee Procedures.(6) It is therefore appropriate to establish further detailed conditions for the granting of authorisation by the competent Spanish authorities for the removal of pigs from the holdings located within the established zones, to be moved to slaughterhouses, within the framework of Directive 2001/89/EC. The fresh meat from these pigs shall be then either processed or stamped and treated in accordance with Article 10(3)(f) of the said Directive.(7) For the sake of clarity, it is appropriate to repeal Decision 2002/32/EC, that cannot be successfully enforced due to the occurrence of recent disease outbreaks.(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,. Spain may grant authorisation for the removal of pigs from holdings located in the protection and surveillance zones established before 15 January 2002 in the comarca of Osona in the Province of Barcelona in Cataluña, to be moved to slaughterhouses in accordance with Article 10(2) and Article 11(2) of Directive 2001/89/EC, provided that, in addition to the measures laid down in Article 10(3) of the said Directive, the following conditions are fulfilled:(a) the pigs shall be moved only from holdings which:- do not contain any pigs suspected to be infected with classical swine fever virus, or- have not been recognised as contact holding in accordance with Article 7(1) of Directive 2001/89/EC;(b) the pigs shall be moved to one of the slaughterhouses referred to in Decision 2002/33/EC;(c) before authorisation is given to move the pigs, the clinical examination to be carried out by an official veterinarian shall be carried out within the 24-hour period prior to moving the pigs and in accordance with the procedures laid down in part I of the Annex;(d) samples for serological or virological tests from the pigs shall be taken at slaughter in accordance with the procedures laid down in part II of the Annex. Spain shall ensure that abattoirs designated to receive the pigs referred to in Article 1 do not, on the same day, accept pigs for slaughter other than the pigs in question. Decision 2002/32/EC is hereby repealed. This Decision is applicable until 28 February 2002. This Decision is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 21 January 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5.(2) OJ L 339, 21.12.2001, p. 56.(3) OJ L 13, 16.1.2002, p. 31.(4) OJ L 13, 16.1.2002, p. 35.(5) OJ L 13, 16.1.2002, p. 32.ANNEXPART IPROCEDURES FOR THE CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF PIGSThe clinical examination must be in accordance with the following procedures:(a) a check of the production and health records of the holding must be carried out, if these records are available;(b) an inspection in all premises of the holding must be carried out;(c) the clinical examination must be carried out on all premises in which the pigs to be moved are kept;(d) it must include the taking of body temperature. The minimum number of the pigs to be checked must allow for the detection of fever if it occurs at a prevalence of 20 % with 95 % confidence on the premise where the pigs to be moved are kept. However, in case of breeding sows or boars, the minimum number of pigs to be checked must allow for the detection of fever if it occurs at a prevalence of 5 % with 95 % confidence on the premise where the pigs to be moved are kept. The checking of temperature must primarily concern the following pigs or group of pigs:- sick or anorexic pigs,- pigs recently recovered from disease,- pigs recently introduced in the holding or for which any contact with a potential source of classical swine fever virus has been identified,- pigs already sampled and serologically tested for classical swine fever, in case the results of these tests do not allow to rule out classical swine fever.PART IIPROCEDURES FOR THE SAMPLING AND TESTING OF PIGS AT SLAUGHTERBlood samples for serological tests or blood or tonsils samples for virological tests must be taken from the pigs proceeding from each premise of the holding from which they have been moved.The minimum number of samples to be taken must allow for the detection of 10 % seroprevalence of virus prevalence with 95 % confidence on each premise.The type of samples to be taken and the test to be used will be in accordance with the instructions of the competent authority, which will take into account the range of tests that can be performed, the sensitivity of these tests and the epidemiological situation.In case clinical signs or post-mortem lesions suggesting classical swine fever are detected when the pigs are slaughtered or killed, the competent authority shall ensure that further appropriate sampling and virological testing are immediately carried out.
",meat processing industry;cutting premises;cutting-up premises;slaughterhouse;health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;animal plague;cattle plague;rinderpest;swine fever;swine;boar;hog;pig;porcine species;sow;transport of animals;Spain;Kingdom of Spain,22
2772,"84/376/EEC: Commission Decision of 6 July 1984 concerning the implementation by the Federal Republic of Germany of certain measures to adjust capacity in the fisheries sector (Only the German text is authentic). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Directive 83/515/EEC of 4 October 1983 concerning certain measures to adjust capacity in the fisheries sector (1), and in particular Article 7 (1) thereof,Whereas the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany intends to introduce a system of financial aids for measures involving the temporary reduction of production capacity in the fisheries sector; whereas, on 7 February and 20 March 1984, it communicated the information and documents concerning this scheme required under Article 6 of Directive 83/515/EEC;Whereas, in accordance with Article 7 of the said Directive, the Commission has considered whether, having regard to their compatibility with the Directive and in view of the other structural measures existing or planned in the fisheries sector, the measures contemplated fulfil the conditions for a financial contribution from the Community;Whereas this Decision does not relate to national aid referred to in Article 12 of the said Directive;Whereas this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Fisheries Structures,. The measures which the Federal Republic of Germany intends to take to implement a financial aid scheme for measures involving the temporary reduction of production capacity in the fisheries sector fulfil the conditions for a financial contribution from the Community. This Decision shall not apply to national aid referred to in Article 12 of Directive 83/515/EEC. This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.. Done at Brussels, 6 July 1984.For the CommissionGiorgios CONTOGEORGISMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 290, 22. 10. 1983, p. 15.
",Germany;FRG;Federal Republic of Germany;German Federal Republic;West Germany;fishing industry;fishing;fishing activity;production quota;limitation of production;production restriction;reduction of production;EU aid;Community aid;Community support;European Union aid;aid from the EU;aid from the European Union;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid,22
1549,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 86/93 of 19 January 1993 on detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2077/92 concerning inter-branch organizations and agreements in the tobacco sector. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2077/92 of 30 June 1992 concerning inter-branch organizations and agreements in the tobacco sector (1), and in particular Article 12 thereof,Whereas, in order to be sufficiently representative of the region it covers, an inter-branch organization must cover at least one-third of the quantities produced, processed or purchased by the member of each of the branches; whereas to avoid imbalances  between regions it must, if it operates in a number of regions, meet this requirement in all of them;Whereas it should be specified that trade in tobacco covers, in addition to the business of tobacco merchants, direct purchase of baled tobacco by its final users;Whereas the information that inter-branch organizations must provide to the Commission, when it is responsible for their recognition, should be specified;Whereas withdrawal of recognition must in general be made effective from the time at which the requirements for recognition ceased to be met; whereas it should, however, be made possible for this retroactive effect to be restricted as the circumstances  warrant;Whereas it should be specified that the minimum degree of representation of inter-branch organizations operating inter-regionally must be the same as that laid down for regional inter-branch organizations;Whereas subscriptions imposed on non-members under Articles 9 (7) or (10 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2077/92 must be determined on a sound and verifiable basis;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Tobacco,. An inter-branch organization shall be considered representative at regional level for the purposes of Article 3 (1) (b) of Regulation (EEC) No 2077/92 if it accounts for at least one-third of the quantities produced, processed or purchased by  the members of each of the branches it covers who are engaged in the production or first processing of, or trading in, the tobacco or groups of tobacco varieites covered by the organization's activities.If an organization is inter-regional or Community-wide in scope, it must meet these requirements in each of the regions in question.Trade in tobacco shall include the manufacture of tobacco products. Pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 2077/92 applications for recognition made by inter-branch organizations carrying out their activities throughout, or in part of, the territories of several Member States or throughout the Community  shall be addressed to the Commission and accompanied by documentation showing- that they pursue a number of the activities listed in Article 3 of that Regulation,- the geographical scope of their activities,- that they have been established under the legislation of a Member State of under Community law,- that they meet the representation requirements indicated in Article 1.Inter-branch organizations shall transmit to the Commission all other documentation needed for determining the scope of their activities. Withdrawal of recognition pursuant to Articles 3 (3) or 4 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 2077/92 shall be effective from the time at which the requirements for recognition cease to be met.The decision to withdraw recognition may, however, be made of restrictive application depending on the grounds for withdrawal and the acts that have occurred. For the purposes of application of the second subparagraph of Article 8 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2077/92, where a proposed extension is of inter-regional scope the inter-branch organizations concerned must represent, in each of the regions  and for each of the branches in question, at least two-thirds of the production and/or trade in question. Where an inter-branch organization requests that individuals or groups not belonging to it be required under Articles 9 (7) or 10 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2077/92 to pay subscriptions, the organization shall provide the Member State or the  Commission, as appropriate, with all information needed to determine the subscription amount to be paid. The Member State or the Commission may carry out whatever inspection of the organization it considers necessary. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 19 January 1993.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 215, 30. 7. 1992, p. 80.
",common organisation of markets;CMO;Single CMO;common market organisation;common organization of markets;single common market organisation;region;professional association;inter-professional organisation;professional organisation;professional union;interprofessional agreement;inter-professional agreement;tobacco;administrative formalities;administrative burden;administrative cost;administrative simplification;bureaucracy;cost of administration;cost of administrative formalities;simplification of administrative formalities,22
34412,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 838/2007 of 17 July 2007 fixing the export refunds on beef and veal. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 33(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 33(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 provides that the difference between prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1(1) of that Regulation and prices for those products within the Community may be covered by an export refund.(2) Given the present situation on the market in beef and veal, export refunds should therefore be fixed in accordance with the rules and criteria provided for in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.(3) The second subparagraph of Article 33(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 provides that the world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the refund according to destination.(4) Refunds should be granted only on products that are allowed to move freely in the Community and that bear the health mark as provided for in Article 5(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (2). Those products should also comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (3), and of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific rules for the organisation of official controls on products of animal origin intended for human consumption (4).(5) Pursuant to the third subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1964/82 of 20 July 1982 laying down the conditions for granting special export refunds on certain cuts of boned meat of bovine animals (5), the special refund is to be reduced if the quantity of boned meat to be exported amounts to less than 95 %, but not less than 85 %, of the total weight of cuts produced by boning.(6) Commission Regulation (EC) No 418/2007 (6) should therefore be repealed and replaced by a new Regulation.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,. 1.   Export refunds as provided for in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 shall be granted on the products and for the amount set out in the Annex to this Regulation subject to the conditions provided for in paragraph 2 of this Article.2.   The products eligible for a refund under paragraph 1 must meet the relevant requirements of Regulations (EC) No 852/2004 and 853/2004, notably preparation in an approved establishment and compliance with the health marking requirements laid down in Annex I, Section I, Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004. In the case referred to in the third subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1964/82 the rate of the refund on products falling within product code 0201 30 00 9100 shall be reduced by 7 EUR/100 kg. Regulation (EC) No 418/2007 is repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 July 2007.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2007.For the CommissionJean-Luc DEMARTYDirector-General for Agriculture and Rural Development(1)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2005 (OJ L 307, 25.11.2005, p. 2).(2)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55, as corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).(3)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 1, as corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 3.(4)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 206, as corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 83. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006.(5)  OJ L 212, 21.7.1982, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1713/2006 (OJ L 321, 21.11.2006, p. 11).(6)  OJ L 102, 19.4.2007, p. 3.ANNEXExport refunds on beef and veal applicable from 18 July 2007Product code Destination Unit of measurement Refunds (7)0102 10 10 9140 B00 EUR/100 kg live weight 25,90102 10 30 9140 B00 EUR/100 kg live weight 25,90201 10 00 9110 (1) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 36,6B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 21,50201 10 00 9130 (1) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 48,8B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 28,70201 20 20 9110 (1) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 48,8B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 28,70201 20 30 9110 (1) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 36,6B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 21,50201 20 50 9110 (1) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 61,0B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 35,90201 20 50 9130 (1) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 36,6B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 21,50201 30 00 9050 US (3) EUR/100 kg net weight 6,5CA (4) EUR/100 kg net weight 6,50201 30 00 9060 (6) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 22,6B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 7,50201 30 00 9100 (2) (6) B04 EUR/100 kg net weight 84,7B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 49,8EG EUR/100 kg net weight 103,40201 30 00 9120 (2) (6) B04 EUR/100 kg net weight 50,8B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 29,9EG EUR/100 kg net weight 62,00202 10 00 9100 B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 16,3B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 5,40202 20 30 9000 B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 16,3B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 5,40202 20 50 9900 B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 16,3B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 5,40202 20 90 9100 B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 16,3B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 5,40202 30 90 9100 US (3) EUR/100 kg net weight 6,5CA (4) EUR/100 kg net weight 6,50202 30 90 9200 (6) B02 EUR/100 kg net weight 22,6B03 EUR/100 kg net weight 7,51602 50 31 9125 (5) B00 EUR/100 kg net weight 23,31602 50 31 9325 (5) B00 EUR/100 kg net weight 20,71602 50 39 9125 (5) B00 EUR/100 kg net weight 23,31602 50 39 9325 (5) B00 EUR/100 kg net weight 20,7N.B.: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in the Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1).B00 : all destinations (third countries, other territories, victualling and destinations treated as exports from the Community).B02 : B04 and destination EG.B03 : Albania, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, stores and provisions (destinations referred to in Articles 36 and 45, and if appropriate in Article 44, of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).B04 : Turkey, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Israel, West Bank/Gaza Strip, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, China, North Korea, Hong Kong, Sudan, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte-d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroun, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome Principe, Gabon, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Rwanda, Burundi, Saint Helena and dependencies, Angola, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles and dependencies, British Indian Ocean Territory, Mozambique, Mauritius, Comoros, Mayotte, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, Lesotho.(1)  Entry under this subheading is subject to the submission of the certificate appearing in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 32/82 (OJ L 4, 8.1.1982, p. 11).(2)  The refund is granted subject to compliance with the conditions laid down in amended Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1964/82 (OJ L 212, 21.7.1982, p. 48), and, if applicable, in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1741/2006 (OJ L 329, 25.11.2006, p. 7).(3)  Carried out in accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2973/79 (OJ L 336, 29.12.1979, p. 44).(4)  Carried out in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 2051/96 (OJ L 274, 26.10.1996, p. 18).(5)  The refund is granted subject to compliance with the conditions laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1731/2006 (OJ L 325, 24.11.2006, p. 12).(6)  The lean bovine meat content excluding fat is determined in accordance with the procedure described in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2429/86 (OJ L 210, 1.8.1986, p. 39).The term ‘average content’ refers to the sample quantity as defined in Article 2(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 765/2002 (OJ L 117, 4.5.2002, p. 6). The sample is to be taken from that part of the consignment presenting the highest risk.(7)  Article 33(10) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 provides that no export refunds shall be granted on products imported from third countries and re-exported to third countries.N.B.: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in the Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1).The destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19).The other destinations are defined as follows:B00 : all destinations (third countries, other territories, victualling and destinations treated as exports from the Community).B02 : B04 and destination EG.B03 : Albania, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, stores and provisions (destinations referred to in Articles 36 and 45, and if appropriate in Article 44, of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).B04 : Turkey, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Israel, West Bank/Gaza Strip, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, China, North Korea, Hong Kong, Sudan, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte-d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroun, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome Principe, Gabon, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Rwanda, Burundi, Saint Helena and dependencies, Angola, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles and dependencies, British Indian Ocean Territory, Mozambique, Mauritius, Comoros, Mayotte, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, Lesotho.
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42730,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 738/2013 of 30 July 2013 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of certain additives in seaweed based fish roe analogues  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food additives (1), and in particular Article 10(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 lays down a Union list of food additives approved for use in foods and their conditions of use.(2) That list may be amended in accordance with the common procedure referred to in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings (2) either on the initiative of the Commission or following an application.(3) An application for the authorisation of the use of several additives in seaweed based fish product analogues was submitted on 1 February 2011 and has been made available to the Member States.(4) Seaweed based fish roe analogues have been developed from extracts of seaweed, amounting to about 85 % of the product. Additional ingredients are water, spices and authorised additives. Seaweed based fish roe analogues belong to the food category 04.2.4.1 ‘Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote’ according to Part D of the Union List of food additives of the Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.(5) As these products are not visually appealing, the use of certain food colours are needed. The use of sweeteners is needed to adjust the taste, to mask bitterness and at the same time to avoid that the use of sugars would limit the microbiological stability and the shelf-life of these products. Additionally requested additives are needed as stabilisers and antioxidants.(6) The seaweed based fish analogues are primarily intended to be used as garniture or for ornamentation purposes on dishes, as an alternative to fish roe. The additional exposure due to the use of these additives would therefore be negligible compared to their use in other foodstuffs and is not liable to have an effect on human health. It is therefore appropriate to authorise the use of certain colours, sweeteners, antioxidants and stabilisers in fish roe analogues.(7) Pursuant to Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008, the Commission has to seek the opinion of the European Food Safety Authority in order to update the Union list of food additives set out in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, except where the update in question is not liable to have an effect on human health. Since the authorisation of use of Curcumin (E 100), Riboflavins (E 101), Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines (E 120), Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins (E 141), Plain caramels (E 150a), Vegetable carbon (E 153), Carotenes (E 160a), Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin (E 160c), Beta-apo-8’-carotenal (C 30) (E 160e), Beetroot Red, betanin (E 162), Anthocyanins (E 163), Titanium dioxide (E 171), Iron oxides and hydroxides (E 172), Extracts of rosemary (E 392), Phosphoric acid – phosphates – di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338 - 452) and Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts (E 954) in seaweed based fish roe analogues constitutes an update of that list which is not liable to have an effect on human health, it is not necessary to seek the opinion of the European Food Safety Authority.(8) Therefore, Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 should be amended accordingly.(9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and neither the European Parliament nor the Council has opposed them,. Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 30 July 2013.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 16.(2)  OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 1.ANNEXIn Part E of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, food category 04.2.4.1 ‘Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote’, is amended as follows:(1) The following entries are inserted in numerical order:‘E 100 Curcumin 50  Only seaweed based fish roe analoguesE 101 Riboflavins quantum satis  Only seaweed based fish roe analoguesE 120 Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines 100  Only seaweed based fish roe analoguesE 141 Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins quantum satis  Only seaweed based fish roe analoguesE 150a Plain caramels quantum satis  Only seaweed based fish roe analoguesE 153 Vegetable carbon quantum satis  Only seaweed based fish roe analoguesE 160a Carotenes quantum satis  Only seaweed based fish roe analoguesE 160c Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin quantum satis  Only seaweed based fish roe analoguesE 160e Beta-apo-8’-carotenal (C 30) 100  Only seaweed based fish roe analoguesE 162 Beetroot Red, betanin quantum satis  Only seaweed based fish roe analoguesE 163 Anthocyanins quantum satis  Only seaweed based fish roe analoguesE 171 Titanium dioxide quantum satis  Only seaweed based fish roe analoguesE 172 Iron oxides and hydroxides quantum satis  Only seaweed based fish roe analoguesE 338 - 452 Phosphoric acid – phosphates – di-, tri- and polyphosphates 1 000 (1) (4) Only seaweed based fish roe analoguesE 392 Extracts of rosemary 200 (46) Only seaweed based fish roe analoguesE 954 Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts 50 (52) Only seaweed based fish roe analogues’(2) The following footnote is inserted after footnote 34:‘(46) As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid’
",fishery product;fish product;caviar;fish croquette;fish egg;fish fillet;fish meal;surimi;food substitute;saccharine;sugar substitute;market approval;ban on sales;marketing ban;sales ban;food additive;sensory additive;technical additive;food safety;food product safety;food quality safety;safety of food,22
11638,"COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 1679/93 of 25 June 1993 opening and providing for the administration of a Community tariff quota for apricot pulp originating in Turkey (1993/94). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Annex to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4115/86 of 22 December 1986 on import into the Community of agricultural products originating in Turkey (1), provides for the opening by the Community of an annual Community tariff quota of 90 tonnes at  zero duty for apricot pulp originating in Turkey; whereas such a quota has been opened for the period up to 30 June 1993 by Regulation (EEC) No 1949/92 (2); whereas the tariff quota in question should therefore be opened for the abovementioned volume  for the period 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994;Whereas the Council has adopted Regulation (EEC) No 2573/87 of 11 August 1987 laying down the arrangements for trade between Spain and Portugal on the one hand and Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Turkey on the other (3);Whereas equal and continuous access to the quota should be ensured for all Community importers and the rates laid down for the quota should be applied consistently to all imports of the product in question into all the Member States until the quota is  exhausted;Whereas the decision for the opening, in the execution of its international obligations, of tariff quotas should be taken by the Community; whereas, to ensure the efficiency of a common administration of these quotas, there is no reasonable obstacle to  authorizing the Member States to draw from the quota-volumes the necessary quantities corresponding to actual imports; whereas this method of administration requires close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission and the latter must in  particular be able to monitor the rate at which the quotas are used up and inform the Member States accordingly;Whereas, since the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg are united within and jointly represented by the Benelux Economic Union, any operation concerning the administration of the quota may be carried out  by any one of its members,. 1. From 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994 the customs duty applicable to the following product, originating in Turkey, shall be suspended in the Community at the level and within the limit of the Commission tariff quota as shown herewith. The tariff quota referred to in Article 1 shall be administered by the Commission, which may take any appropriate measure with a view to ensuring the efficient administration thereof. If an importer presents, in a Member State, a declaration of entry into free circulation including a request for preferential benefit for a product covered by this Regulation, and if this declaration is accepted by the customs authorities,  the Member State concerned shall draw, from the tariff quota, by means of notification to the Commission, a quantity corresponding to these needs.The requests for drawing, with the indication of the date of acceptance of the said declaration, must be communicated to the Commission without delay.The drawings are granted by the Commission on the basis of the date of acceptance of the declaration of entry into free circulation by the customs authorities of the Member State concerned, to the extent that the available balance so permits.If a Member State does not use the quantities drawn, it shall return them as soon as possible to the tariff quota.If the quantities requested are greater than the available balance of the tariff quota, allocation shall be made on a pro rata basis with respect to the requests Member States shall be informed by the Commission of the drawings made. Each Member State shall ensure that importers of the product concerned have equal and continuous access to the quota for such time as the residual balance of the quota volume so permits. The Member States and the Commission shall cooperate closely to ensure that this Regulation is complied with. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 July 1993.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Luxembourg, 25 June 1993.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. SJURSEN(1) OJ No L 380, 31. 12. 1986, p. 16.(2) OJ No L 197, 16. 7. 1992, p. 3.(3) OJ No L 250, 1. 9. 1987, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 4162/87 (OJ No L 396, 31. 12. 1987, p. 1).(1) Taric code 2008 50 91'20
",stone fruit;apricot;cherry;mirabelle;nectarine;peach;plum;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;fruit product;fruit must;fruit pulp;grape must;jam;marmalade;preserves;Turkey;Republic of Turkey,22
8412,"Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1783/90 of 28 June 1990 amending Reglation (EEC) No 946/90 as regards the list of storage agencies holding dried grapes (sultanas) from the 1988 harvest. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986, on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1202/90 (2), and in particular Article 8 (8) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1206/90 of 7 May 1990 laying down general rules for the system of production aid for processed fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular 6 (2) thereof,Whereas pursuant to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 946/90 (4), the Greek storage agencies sell at a price fixed in advance the unprocessed dried grapes (sultanas) from the 1988 harvest which they have purchased;Whereas the storage agencies where the dried grapes (sultanas) are stored are listed in the Annex to that Regulation; whereas that list is not complete and the storage agency omitted should be added thereto;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,. The following point 5 is hereby added to the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 946/90:'5. Agrotikos Sineterismos Croussonos, Crousson, Critis, Greece.' This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 June 1990.For the CommissionRay MAC SHARRYMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 49, 27. 2. 1986, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 66.(3) OJ No L 119, 11. 5. 1990, p. 74.(4) OJ No L 96, 12. 4. 1990, p. 60.
",award of contract;automatic public tendering;award notice;award procedure;dried product;dried fig;dried food;dried foodstuff;prune;raisin;aid to agriculture;farm subsidy;storage;storage facility;storage site;warehouse;warehousing;food processing;processing of food;processing of foodstuffs;sale;offering for sale,22
29746,"Commission Directive 2005/10/EC of 4 February 2005 laying down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels of benzo(a)pyrene in foodstuffsText with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 85/591/EEC of 20 December 1985 concerning the introduction of Community methods of sampling and analysis for the monitoring of foodstuffs intended for human consumption (1), and in particular Article 1 thereof,Whereas:(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 466/2001 of 8 March 2001 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (2) fixes maximum levels for benzo(a)pyrene and makes reference to measures laying down the sampling and analysis methods to be used.(2) Council Directive 93/99/EEC of 29 October 1993 on the subject of additional measures concerning the official control of foodstuffs (3) introduces a system of quality standards for laboratories entrusted by the Member States with the official control of foodstuffs.(3) It seems necessary to fix general criteria, which the method of analysis has to comply with in order to ensure that laboratories, in charge of the control, use methods of analysis with comparable levels of performance. It is also of major importance that analytical results are reported and interpreted in a uniform way in order to ensure a harmonised enforcement approach. These interpretation rules are of application for the analytical result obtained on the sample for official control. In case of analysis for defence or referee purposes, the national rules apply.(4) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The Member States shall take all measures necessary to ensure that the sampling for the official control of the levels of benzo(a)pyrene in foodstuffs is carried out in accordance with the methods described in the Annex I to this Directive. The Member States shall take all measures necessary to ensure that sample preparation and methods of analyses used for the official control of the levels of benzo(a)pyrene in foodstuffs comply with the criteria described in the Annex II to this Directive. The Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive within 12 months following its publication. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 February 2005.For the CommissionMarkos KYPRIANOUMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 372, 31.12.1985, p. 50. Directive as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).(2)  OJ L 77, 16.3.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 208/2005 (See page 3 of this Official Journal).(3)  OJ L 290, 24.11.1993, p. 14. Directive as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003.ANNEX IMETHODS OF SAMPLING FOR OFFICIAL CONTROL OF THE LEVELS OF BENZO(A)PYRENE IN FOODSTUFFS1.   Purpose and ScopeSamples intended for official checking of the levels of benzo(a)pyrene in foodstuffs shall be taken according to the methods described below. Aggregate samples thus obtained shall be considered as representative of the lots. Compliance with maximum levels laid down in Regulation (EC) No 466/2001 shall be established on the basis of the levels determined in the laboratory samples.2.   Definitions‘Lot’: an identifiable quantity of a food commodity delivered at one time and having been determined by the official to have common characteristics, such as origin, variety, type of packing, packer, consignor or markings.‘Sublot’: designated part of a lot in order to apply the sampling method on that designated part; each sublot must be physically separate and identifiable.‘Incremental sample’: a quantity of material taken from a single place in the lot or sublot.‘Aggregate sample’: the combined total of all the incremental samples taken from the lot or sublot.‘Laboratory sample’: sample intended for the laboratory.3.   General provisions3.1.   PersonnelSampling shall be performed by an authorised person as specified by the Member States.3.2.   Material to be sampledEach lot which is to be examined must be sampled separately.3.3.   Precautions to be takenIn the course of sampling and preparation of the samples precautions must be taken to avoid any changes, which would affect the benzo(a)pyrene content, adversely affect the analytical determination or make the aggregate samples unrepresentative.3.4.   Incremental samplesAs far as possible incremental samples should be taken at various places distributed throughout the lot or sublot. Departure from this procedure must be recorded in the record.3.5.   Preparation of the aggregate sampleThe aggregate sample is made up by uniting all incremental samples. This aggregate sample is homogenised in the laboratory unless this is incompatible with implementation of point 3.6.3.6.   Replicate laboratory samplesReplicate laboratory samples for enforcement, trade (defence) and referee purposes shall be taken from the homogenised aggregate sample unless this conflicts with Member States’ rules on sampling.3.7.   Packaging and transmission of samplesEach sample shall be placed in a clean, inert container offering adequate protection from contamination and against damage in transit. All necessary precautions shall be taken to avoid any change in composition of the sample, which might arise during transportation or storage.3.8.   Sealing and labelling of samplesEach sample taken for official use shall be sealed at the place of sampling and identified following the Member State’s rules.A record must be kept of each sampling, permitting each lot to be identified unambiguously and giving the date and place of sampling together with any additional information likely to be of assistance to the analyst.4.   Sampling plansThe sampling method applied shall ensure that the aggregate sample is representative for the lot that is to be controlled.4.1.   Number of incremental samplesIn the case of oils, for which a homogeneous distribution of benzo(a)pyrene can be assumed within a given lot, it is sufficient to take three incremental samples per lot to form the aggregate sample. Reference to the lot number shall be given. For olive oil and olive pomace oil further information on sampling is given in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1989/2003 (1).For other products, the minimum number of incremental samples to be taken from the lot shall be as given in Table 1. The incremental samples shall be of similar weight, no less than 100g each, resulting in an aggregate sample of no less than 300g (see point 3.5).TABLE 1Minimum number of incremental samples to be taken from the lotWeight of lot (in kg) Minimum number of incremental samples to be taken< 50 350 to 500 5> 500 10If the lot consists of individual packages, then the number of packages which shall be taken to form the aggregate sample is given in Table 2.TABLE 2Number of packages (incremental samples) which shall be taken to form the aggregate sample if the lot consists of individual packagesNumber of packages or units in the lot or sublot Number of packages or units to be taken1 to 25 1 package or unit26 to 100 About 5 %, at least 2 packages or units> 100 About 5 %, at maximum 10 packages or units4.2.   Sampling at retail stageSampling of foodstuffs at the retail stage should be done where possible in accordance with the above sampling provisions. Where this is not possible, other effective sampling procedures at retail stage can be used provided that they ensure sufficient representativeness for the sampled lot.5.   Compliance of the lot or sublot with the specificationThe control laboratory shall analyse the laboratory sample for enforcement in duplicate analyses in cases where the obtained result of the first analysis is less than 20 % below or above the maximum level, and in these cases shall calculate the mean of the results.The lot is accepted if the result of the first analysis or, where duplicate analysis is necessary, if the mean does not exceed the respective maximum level (as laid down in Regulation (EC) No 466/2001) taking into account the measurement uncertainty and correction for recovery.The lot is non-compliant with the maximum level (as laid down in Regulation (EC) 466/2001) if the result of the first analysis or, where duplicate analysis is necessary, if the mean exceeds the maximum level beyond reasonable doubt taking into account the measurement uncertainty and correction for recovery.(1)  OJ L 295, 13.11.2003, p. 57.ANNEX IISAMPLE PREPARATION AND CRITERIA FOR METHODS OF ANALYSIS USED IN OFFICIAL CHECKING OF THE LEVELS OF BENZO(A)PYRENE IN FOODSTUFFS1.   Precautions and general considerations for benzo(a)pyrene in food samplesThe basic requirement is to obtain a representative and homogeneous laboratory sample without introducing secondary contamination.The analyst should ensure that samples do not become contaminated during sample preparation. Containers should be rinsed with high purity acetone or hexane (p.A., HLPC grade or equivalent) before use to minimise the risk of contamination. Wherever possible, apparatus coming into contact with the sample should be made of inert materials e.g. aluminium, glass or polished stainless steel. Plastics such as polypropylene, PTFE etc. should be avoided because the analyte can adsorb onto these materials.All of the sample material received by the laboratory is to be used for the preparation of test material. Only very finely homogenised samples give reproducible results.There are many satisfactory specific sample preparation procedures which may be used.2.   Treatment of the sample as received in the laboratoryFinely grind (where relevant) and mix thoroughly the complete aggregate sample using a process that has been demonstrated to achieve complete homogenisation.3.   Subdivision of samples for enforcement and defence purposesThe replicate samples for enforcement, trade (defence) and referee purposes shall be taken from the homogenised material unless this conflicts with Member States’ rules on sampling.4.   Method of analysis to be used by the laboratory and laboratory control requirements4.1.   DefinitionsA number of the most commonly used definitions that the laboratory will be required to use are given below:r = Repeatability, the value below which the absolute difference between two single test results obtained under repeatability conditions (i.e., same sample, same operator, same apparatus, same laboratory, and short interval of time) may be expected to lie within a specific probability (typically 95 %) and hence .sr = Standard deviation, calculated from results generated under repeatability conditions.RSDr = Relative standard deviation, calculated from results generated under repeatability conditions .R = Reproducibility, the value below which the absolute difference between single test results obtained under reproducibility conditions (i.e., on identical material obtained by operators in different laboratories, using the standardised test method), may be expected to lie within a certain probability (typically 95 %); .sR = Standard deviation, calculated from results under reproducibility conditions.RSDR = Relative standard deviation calculated from results generated under reproducibility conditions , where  is the average of results over all laboratories and samples.HORRATr = the observed RSDr divided by the RSDr value estimated from the Horwitz equation (1) using the assumption r = 0.66R.HORRATR = the observed RSDR value divided by the RSDR value calculated from the Horwitz equation.U = the expanded uncertainty, using a coverage factor of 2 which gives a level of confidence of approximately 95 %.4.2.   General requirementsMethods of analysis used for food control purposes must comply with points 1 and 2 of the Annex to Council Directive 85/591/EEC.4.3.   Specific requirementsWhere no specific methods for the determination of benzo(a)pyrene in food are prescribed at Community level, laboratories may select any validated method provided the selected method meets the performance criteria indicated in the Table. The validation should ideally include a certified reference material.TABLEPerformance criteria for methods of analysis for benzo(a)pyreneParameter Value/commentApplicability Food specified in Regulation (EC) No …/2005Detection limit No more than 0,3 μg/kgLimit of quantification No more than 0,9 μg/kgPrecision HORRATr or HORRATR values of less than 1.5 in the validation collaborative trialRecovery 50 %-120 %Specificity Free from matrix or spectral interferences, verification of positive detection4.3.1.   Performance Criteria — Uncertainty Function ApproachHowever, an uncertainty approach may also be used to assess the suitability of the method of analysis to be used by the laboratory. The laboratory may use a method which will produce results within a maximum standard uncertainty. The maximum standard uncertainty can be calculated using the following formula:where:Uf is the maximum standard uncertaintyLOD is the limit of detection of the methodC is the concentration of interestIf an analytical method provides results with uncertainty measurements less than the maximum standard uncertainty the method will be equally suitable to one which meets the performance characteristics given in the Table.4.4.   Recovery calculation and reporting of resultsThe analytical result is to be reported corrected or uncorrected for recovery. The manner of reporting and the level of recovery must be reported. The analytical result corrected for recovery is used for checking compliance (see Annex I, point 5).The analyst should note the ‘European Commission Report on the relationship between analytical results, the measurement of uncertainty, recovery factors and the provisions in EU food legislation’ (2).The analytical result has to be reported as x +/– U whereby x is the analytical result and U is the measurement uncertainty.4.5.   Laboratory quality standardsLaboratories must comply with Directive 93/99/EEC.4.6.   Other considerations for the analysisProficiency testingParticipation in appropriate proficiency testing schemes which comply with the ‘International Harmonised Protocol for the Proficiency Testing of (Chemical) Analytical Laboratories’ (3) developed under the auspices of IUPAC/ISO/AOAC.Internal quality controlLaboratories should be able to demonstrate that they have internal quality control procedures in place. Examples of these are the ‘ISO/AOAC/IUPAC Guidelines on Internal Quality Control in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories’ (4).REFERENCES1. W. Horwitz, ‘Evaluation of Analytical Methods for Regulation of Foods and Drugs’, Anal. Chem., 1982, 54, 67A-76A.2. European Commission Report on the relationship between analytical results, the measurement of uncertainty, recovery factors and the provisions in EU food legislation, 2004.3. ISO/AOAC/IUPAC International Harmonised Protocol for Proficiency Testing of (Chemical) Analytical Laboratories, Edited by M. Thompson and R. Wood, Pure Appl. Chem., 1993, 65, 2123-2144 (Also published in J. AOAC International, 1993, 76, 926).4. ISO/AOAC/IUPAC International Harmonised Guidelines for Internal Quality Control in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories, Edited by M. Thompson and R. Wood, Pure Appl. Chem., 1995, 67, 649-666.
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13010,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1357/94 of 14 June 1994 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 laying down detailed rules for the import regime for bananas into the Community as regards the date by which operators should submit data necessary for the determination of their reference quantities for the 1995 year. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 3518/93 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1299/94 (4), laid down, in particular in Article 4 (2), the date by which the operators in question should submit to the competent authorities the total amount of  bananas marketed during the three-year period of reference for the purposes of determining reference quantities for each of them; whereas for administrative reasons it is advisable to extend this deadline;Whereas so that operators can benefit from this extension, it is appropriate to allow for the implementation of this Regulation as from the date of its publication;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Bananas,. By way of derogation from Article 4 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, the operators in question shall submit to the competent authorities by 15 July 1994 at the latest the total quantities of bananas marketed during each of the years 1991,  1992, and 1993, these being set out clearly in accordance with the provisions of the abovementioned Article 4 (2). This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 14 June 1994.For the CommissionRenĂŠ STEICHENMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 47, 25. 2. 1993, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 320, 22. 12. 1993, p. 15.(3) OJ No L 142, 12. 6. 1993, p. 6.(4) OJ No L 141, 4. 6. 1994, p. 38.
",tropical fruit;avocado;banana;date;guava;kiwifruit;mango;papaw;pineapple;import;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;trade volume;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,22
19837,"2000/488/EC: Council Decision of 20 July 2000 concerning the conclusion of an agreement between the Community and Cyprus establishing cooperation in the field of small and medium-sized enterprises within the framework of the third multiannual programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union (1997 to 2000). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 157(3), in conjunction with Article 300(2) and (3), first subparagraph thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) The Resolution of the EC-Cyprus Association Council of 12 June 1995 and the conclusions of the Luxembourg European Council of 12 and 13 December 1997 established certain elements of a pre-accession strategy which include the participation of Cyprus in Community programmes, as confirmed by the Conclusions of the Helsinki European Council of 10 and 11 December 1999.(2) Council Decision 97/15/EC of 9 December 1996, concerning the third multiannual programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union (1997 to 2000)(2) hereinafter called ""the programme"" provides, in Article 7(2), that this programme shall be open to the participation of Cyprus.(3) The Commission has negotiated, on behalf of the European Community, an agreement to enable Cyprus to participate in the programme.(4) This Agreement should be approved,. The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus establishing cooperation in the field of small and medium-sized enterprises within the framework of the third multiannual programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union (1997 to 2000) is hereby approved on behalf of the European Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. The Commission shall represent the Community in the Joint Committee provided for in Article 6 of the Agreement. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to appoint the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community. The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, give the notification provided for in Article 13 of the Agreement.. Done at Brussels, 20 July 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. Parly(1) Opinion delivered on 5 July 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ L 6, 10.1.1997, p. 25.
",small and medium-sized enterprises;EBIC;European Business and Innovation Centre;European Observatory for SMEs;SMEs;SMUs;small and medium-sized businesses;small and medium-sized undertakings;business policy;EU programme;Community framework programme;Community programme;EC framework programme;European Union programme;cooperation agreement (EU);EC cooperation agreement;Cyprus;Republic of Cyprus;aid to undertakings;salvage grant;subsidy for undertakings;support grant,22
1723,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1179/94 of 25 May 1994 concerning the first list of priority substances as foreseen under Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 of 23 March 1993 on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances (1), and in particular Articles 8 and 10 thereof,Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 envisages a system of evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances and whereas in order to undertake the risk evaluation of such substances, it is appropriate to identify priority substances requiring  attention;Whereas in consequence, Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 requires that the Commission shall draw up a list of priority substances and whereas Article 8 further indicates the factors which shall be taken into account in drawing up the said list;Whereas Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 foresees that for each substance on the priority lists a Member State shall be given responsibility for its evaluation and whereas the allocation of substances shall ensure a fair sharing of the burden  between Member States;Whereas, the provisions of this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established pursuant to Article 15 of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93,. Priority list  1. The list of priority substances is hereby established and is set out in the Annex to this Regulation.2. For each substance on the priority list the Member State which shall be responsible for its evaluation is hereby designated and is indicated in the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 May 1994.For the CommissionYannis PALEOKRASSASMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 84, 5. 4. 1993, p. 1.ANNEX"""" ID=""1"">200-449-4> ID=""2"">60-00-4> ID=""3"">edetic acid> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">200-539-3> ID=""2"">62-53-3> ID=""3"">aniline""> ID=""1"">200-573-9> ID=""2"">64-02-8> ID=""3"">tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">200-753-7>  ID=""2"">71-43-2> ID=""3"">benzene> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">200-835-2> ID=""2"">75-05-8> ID=""3"">acetonitrile> ID=""4"">E""> ID=""1"">201-167-4> ID=""2"">79-01-6> ID=""3"">trichloroethylene> ID=""4"">UK""> ID=""1"">201-173-7> ID=""2"">79-06-1> ID=""3"">acrylamide> ID=""4"">UK"">  ID=""1"">201-177-9> ID=""2"">79-10-7> ID=""3"">acrylic acid> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">201-185-2> ID=""2"">79-20-9> ID=""3"">methyl acetate> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">201-204-4> ID=""2"">79-41-4> ID=""3"">methacrylic acid> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">201-297-1> ID=""2"">80-62-6>  ID=""3"">methyl methacrylate> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">201-557-4> ID=""2"">84-74-2> ID=""3"">dibutyl phtalate> ID=""4"">NL""> ID=""1"">202-049-5> ID=""2"">91-20-3> ID=""3"">naphthalene> ID=""4"">UK""> ID=""1"">202-448-4> ID=""2"">95-76-1> ID=""3"">3,4-dichloroaniline> ID=""4"">D"">  ID=""1"">202-453-1> ID=""2"">95-80-7> ID=""3"">4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">202-704-5> ID=""2"">98-82-8> ID=""3"">cumene> ID=""4"">E""> ID=""1"">202-849-4> ID=""2"">100-41-4> ID=""3"">ethylbenzene> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">202-851-5> ID=""2"">100-42-5>  ID=""3"">styrene> ID=""4"">UK""> ID=""1"">202-974-4> ID=""2"">101-77-9> ID=""3"">4,4& prime;-methylenedianiline> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">203-080-7> ID=""2"">103-11-7> ID=""3"">2-ethylhexyl acrylate> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">203-400-5> ID=""2"">106-46-7>  ID=""3"">1,4-dichlorobenzene> ID=""4"">F""> ID=""1"">203-450-8> ID=""2"">106-99-0> ID=""3"">buta-1,3-diene> ID=""4"">UK""> ID=""1"">203-453-4> ID=""2"">107-02-8> ID=""3"">acrylaldehyde> ID=""4"">NL""> ID=""1"">203-466-5> ID=""2"">107-13-1> ID=""3"">acrylonitrile> ID=""4"">IRL"">  ID=""1"">203-508-2> ID=""2"">107-64-2> ID=""3"">dimethyldioctadecylammonium chloride> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">203-545-4> ID=""2"">108-05-4> ID=""3"">vinyl acetate> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">203-632-7> ID=""2"">108-95-2> ID=""3"">phenol> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">203-772-9>  ID=""2"">110-49-6> ID=""3"">2-methoxyehtyl acetate> ID=""4"">NL""> ID=""1"">203-788-6> ID=""2"">110-65-6> ID=""3"">but-2-yne-1,4-diol> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">203-806-2> ID=""2"">110-82-7> ID=""3"">cyclohexane> ID=""4"">F""> ID=""1"">203-906-6> ID=""2"">111-77-3>  ID=""3"">2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol> ID=""4"">NL""> ID=""1"">203-961-6> ID=""2"">112-34-5> ID=""3"">2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol> ID=""4"">NL""> ID=""1"">204-214-7> ID=""2"">117-84-0> ID=""3"">dioctyl phthalate> ID=""4"">NL""> ID=""1"">204-825-9> ID=""2"">127-18-4>  ID=""3"">tetrachloroethylene> ID=""4"">UK""> ID=""1"">205-516-1> ID=""2"">141-97-9> ID=""3"">ethyl acetoacetate> ID=""4"">D""> ID=""1"">214-604-9> ID=""2"">1163-19-5> ID=""3"">bis(pentabromophenyl)ether> ID=""4"">F/UK""> ID=""1"">216-381-3> ID=""2"">1570-64-5>  ID=""3"">4-chloro-o-cresol> ID=""4"">DK""> ID=""1"">231-634-8> ID=""2"">7664-39-3> ID=""3"">hydrogen fluoride> ID=""4"">NL""> ID=""1"">251-087-9> ID=""2"">32536-52-0> ID=""3"">diphenyl ether, octabromo derivative> ID=""4"">F/UK""> ID=""1"">266-027-7> ID=""2"">65996-92-1>  ID=""3"">Distillates (coal tar)> ID=""4"">NL""> ID=""1"">267-051-0> ID=""2"">67774-74-7> ID=""3"">Benzene, C10-13 -alkyl derivs.> ID=""4"">I""> ID=""1"">287-476-5> ID=""2"">85535-84-8> ID=""3"">Alkanes, C10-13, chloro> ID=""4"">UK"">
",health control;biosafety;health inspection;health inspectorate;health watch;chemical product;chemical agent;chemical body;chemical nomenclature;chemical substance;chemicals;directory;health risk;danger of sickness;EU Member State;EC country;EU country;European Community country;European Union country;exchange of information;information exchange;information transfer,22
38638,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 703/2010 of 4 August 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 828/2009 laying down detailed rules of application for the marketing years 2009/10 to 2014/15 for the import and refining of sugar products of tariff heading 1701 under preferential agreements. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007 of 20 December 2007 applying the arrangements for products originating in certain states which are part of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States provided for in agreements establishing, or leading to the establishment of, Economic Partnership Agreements (1), and in particular Article 9(5) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 of 22 July 2008 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2011 and amending Regulations (EC) No 552/97, (EC) No 1933/2006 and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1100/2006 and (EC) No 964/2007 (2), and in particular Article 11(7) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to Article 1(4) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 828/2009 of 10 September 2009 laying down detailed rules of application for the marketing years 2009/10 to 2014/15 for the import and refining of sugar products of tariff heading 1701 under preferential agreements (3), a country listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007 or in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 is eligible to be added to Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 828/2009. However, according to Article 11(1) of Regulation (EC) No 732/2008, only least-developed countries listed in Annex I to that Regulation are eligible.(2) Burkina Faso is a least-developed country listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 and has requested to the Commission to be listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 828/2009. Burkina Faso produces sugar and is therefore a potential exporter to the European Union.(3) Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 828/2009 provides penalties if imported sugar, which is not intended for refining, is refined. However, these penalties should not apply if justified and exceptional technical reasons are approved by Member States.(4) Regulation (EC) No 828/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly.(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,. Regulation (EC) No 828/2009 is amended as follows:1. In Article 1, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:2. In Article 9(4), a second subparagraph is added:3. In Article 11(2), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:4. Part I of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 828/2009 is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 4 August 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 348, 31.12.2007, p. 1.(2)  OJ L 211, 6.8.2008, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 240, 11.9.2009, p. 14.ANNEX‘Part I:   Least Developed CountriesGroup Label Third Country Reference numberNON-ACP-LDC Bangladesh 09.4221ACP-LDC Benin 09.4231’
",marketing;marketing campaign;marketing policy;marketing structure;tariff quota;administration of tariff quota;allocation of tariff quota;opening of tariff quota;quota at a reduced level of duty;zero-duty quota;import licence;import authorisation;import certificate;import permit;import policy;autonomous system of imports;system of imports;sugar refining;cane sugar;preferential agreement;preferential trade agreement;ACP countries,22
1448,"Council Directive 80/370/EEC of 26 March 1980 amending Directive 72/159/EEC on the modernization of farms. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas under Article 14 (2) (a) of Council Directive 72/159/EEC of 17 April 1972 on the modernization of farms (2), as last amended by Directive 78/1017/EEC (3), Member States may, during a period of five years from the time when the said Directive takes effect, grant temporary aid to farmers who are not capable of attaining the level of earned income laid down under Article 4 of that Directive and who are not yet eligible for the annuities provided for in Article 2 (1) of Council Directive 72/160/EEC of 17 April 1972 concerning measures to encourage the cessation of farming and the reallocation of utilized agricultural area for the purposes of structural improvement (4);Whereas such period expired on 17 April 1977;Whereas, pending the re-examination of Directive 72/159/EEC provided for in Article 16 thereof, the period of application of Article 14 (2) (a) to the measures in force in the Member States at the end of this five-year period was extended until 31 December 1979;Whereas, since such re-examination is still in progress and a decision on the agricultural structure policy proposals submitted by the Commission to the Council on 20 March 1979 providing inter alia for the amendment and prolongation of Article 14 (2) (a) of Directive 72/159/EEC has not yet been taken, it would seem advisable to authorize the Member States to continue, until such re-examination has been completed or until 31 December 1980, whichever is the earlier, to apply those measures in force at the end of the five-year period that fall within the scope of Article 14 (2) (a) of the Directive,. The period laid down in Article 14 (2) (a) of Directive 72/159/EEC shall be extended, as regards the measures provided for under that Article in force in the Member States on 15 March 1977, until the re-examination provided for in Article 16 of this Directive has been completed or until 31 December 1980, whichever is the earlier. This Directive shall take effect from 1 January 1980. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 March 1980.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. MARCORA  (1)Opinion delivered on 11 March 1980 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (2)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 1. (3)OJ No L 349, 13.12.1978, p. 32. (4)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 9.
",farm modernisation;farm development;farm modernization;modernisation of agricultural structures;modernisation of farming;transitional period (EU);EC limited period;EC transitional measures;EC transitional period;transition period (EU);agrarian reform;agricultural reform;reform of agricultural structures;farm development plan;agricultural development plan;physical improvement plan;State aid;national aid;national subsidy;public aid;EAGGF Guidance Section;EAGGF Guidance Section aid,22
5560,"Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1085/2012 of 20 November 2012 opening the tariff quota for the year 2013 for the importation into the European Union of certain goods originating in Norway resulting from the processing of agricultural products covered by Council Regulation (EC) No 1216/2009. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1216/2009 of 30 November 2009 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 2004/859/EC of 25 October 2004 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Kingdom of Norway on Protocol 2 to the bilateral Free Trade Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas:(1) Protocol 2 to the bilateral Free Trade Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (3), and Protocol 3 to the EEA Agreement (4), determine the trade arrangements for certain agricultural and processed agricultural products between the Contracting Parties.(2) Protocol 3 to the EEA Agreement, as amended by Decision No 138/2004 of the EEA Joint Committee (5), provides for a zero duty applying to certain waters containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, classified under CN code 2202 10 00 and certain other non-alcoholic beverages containing sugar, classified under CN code ex 2202 90 10.(3) The zero duty for the waters and other beverages in question has been temporarily suspended for Norway by the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Kingdom of Norway concerning Protocol 2 to the bilateral free trade Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (6), hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, approved by Council Decision 2004/859/EC (7). According to point IV of the Agreed Minutes of the Agreement, duty free imports of goods of the CN codes 2202 10 00 and ex 2202 90 10 originating in Norway are to be permitted only within the limits of a duty free quota while a duty is to be paid for imports outside the quota allocation.(4) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1304/2011 (8) withdrew the temporary suspension of the duty free regime for the period 1 January to 31 December 2012 for the importation into the Union of the waters and beverages in question.(5) It is necessary to open the tariff quota for 2013 for the waters and beverages in question. The last annual quota for those products was opened for the year 2011 by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1248/2010 (9). As no annual quota was opened for 2012, the quota volume for 2013 should remain the same as for 2011.(6) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (10), lays down rules for the management of tariff quotas. It is appropriate to provide that the tariff quota opened by this Regulation is to be managed in accordance with those rules.(7) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on horizontal questions concerning trade in processed agricultural products not listed in Annex I,. 1.   From 1 January to 31 December 2013, the Union tariff quota set out in the Annex is opened for the goods originating in Norway which are listed in that Annex under the conditions specified therein.2.   The rules of origin mutually applicable to the goods set out in the Annex shall be as set out in Protocol 3 of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway.3.   For quantities imported above the quota volume, a preferential duty of 0,047 EUR/litre shall apply. The Union tariff quota referred to in Article 1(1) shall be managed by the Commission in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1304/2011 is repealed. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2013.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 20 November 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 328, 15.12.2009, p. 10.(2)  OJ L 370, 17.12.2004, p. 70.(3)  OJ L 171, 27.6.1973, p. 2.(4)  OJ L 22, 24.1.2002, p. 37.(5)  OJ L 342, 18.11.2004, p. 30.(6)  OJ L 370, 17.12.2004, p. 72.(7)  OJ L 370, 17.12.2004, p. 70.(8)  OJ L 330, 14.12.2011, p. 19.(9)  OJ L 341, 23.12.2010, p. 1.(10)  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.ANNEXTariff Quota for 2013 applicable upon import into the European Union of goods originating in NorwayOrder No CN code Product description Annual Quota Volume for 2011 Rate of duty applicable within the limits of the quota Rate of the duty applicable above the quota volume– Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured– Other non-alcoholic beverages containing sugar (sucrose or invert sugar)
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3048,"Council Regulation (EC) No 284/2002 of 12 February 2002 renewing for 2002 the measures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain processed agricultural products, as regards products originating in Norway (Text with EEA relevance). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 of 19 June 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain processed agricultural products(1) opened tariff quotas for 1995 in favour of Norway in accordance with the conditions set out in Annex II thereto.(2) The measures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 have been renewed annually by Regulations (EC) No 102/96(2), (EC) No 306/97(3), (EC) No 560/98(4), (EC) No 2847/98(5), (EC) No 215/2000(6) and (EC) No 591/2001.(3) Since it has not been possible to conclude additional Protocols before 1 January 2002, the Community must, pursuant to Articles 76, 102 and 128 of the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, take the necessary measures to deal with the situation. Therefore, it is necessary to renew the measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 for 2002.(4) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(7).(5) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(8) consolidated the arrangements for managing the tariff quotas to be used in chronological order of the dates of acceptance of the declarations for release for free circulation,. 1. The measures provided for in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 shall be renewed to cover 2002.Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 shall be replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation.2. If Norway discontinues the application of the reciprocal measures in favour of the Community, the Commission may, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 2(2) of this Regulation, suspend application of the measures provided for in paragraph 1. 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee referred to in Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 3448/93(9).2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. The Community tariff quotas referred to in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 shall be administered in accordance with Articles 308a to 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 January 2002.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 12 February 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. de Rato y Figaredo(1) OJ L 141, 24.6.1995, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 591/2001 (OJ L 88, 28.3.2001, p. 1).(2) OJ L 19, 25.1.1996, p. 1.(3) OJ L 51, 21.2.1997, p. 8.(4) OJ L 76, 13.3.1998, p. 1.(5) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 14.(6) OJ L 24, 29.1.2000, p. 9.(7) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(8) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 993/2001 (OJ L 141, 28.5.2001, p. 1).(9) OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2580/2000 (OJ L 298, 25.11.2000, p. 5).ANNEX""ANNEX IIPREFERENTIAL TARIFF QUOTAS OPENED FOR 2002NORWAY>TABLE>""
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13138,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1831/94 of 26 July 1994 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the Cohesion Fund and the organization of an information system in this field. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 establishing the Cohesion Fund (1) and in particular Article 12 (5) thereof,Whereas Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 lays down the principles governing, within the Community, the campaign against irregularities and the recovery of sums lost as a result of abuse or negligence in the field of the Cohesion Fund;Whereas the rules set out in this Regulation must relate to all eligible measures provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1164/94;Whereas this Regulation governing only some aspects of beneficiary Member States' obligations pursuant to Article 12 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 and consequently should not impinge on any other obligations pursuant to that Article;Whereas, in order for the Community to be better informed of the measures taken by the beneficiary Member States to combat irregularities, the national provisions to be communicated to the Commission should be specified;Whereas, with a view to ascertaining the nature of irregular practices and the financial effects of irregularities and to recovering sums wrongly paid, provision should be made for any irregularities detected to be reported to the Commission every  quarter; whereas in addition to such reports information must also be provided on the progress of judicial or administrative procedures;Whereas the Commission should be systematically informed of judicial and administrative procedures against persons who have committed irregularities; whereas it would also be advisable to ensure the systematic transmission of information concerning the  measures taken by the Member States to protect the Community's financial interests;Whereas it is appropriate to determine the procedures to be applied by the Member States and the Commission in cases where the sums lost through an irregularity prove to be irrecoverable;Whereas a minimum threshold should be set, above which cases of irregularity must automatically be reported to the Commission by the beneficiary Member States;Whereas national rules relating to criminal proceedings or mutual assistance between Member States at judicial level in criminal matters should not be affected by the provisions of this Regulation;Whereas it is advisable to provide for the possibility of the Community's making a contribution to legal costs and to costs arising directly out of judicial proceedings;Whereas, in order to prevent irregularities, cooperation between the Member States and the Commission should be reinforced whilst every effort should be made to ensure that such action is conducted with due regard to the rules of confidentiality;Whereas it should be further laid down that the provisions of this Regulation are also to apply wherever a payment which should have been made in the context of the Cohesion Fund has not been made owing to an irregularity,. Without prejudice to the obligations arising directly out of Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1164/94, this Regulation shall relate to all eligible measures provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1164/94.This Regulation shall not affect the application in the Member States of rules relating to criminal proceedings or judicial cooperation between Member States in criminal matters. 1. Beneficiary Member States within the meaning of Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1164/94, shall communicate to the Commission within three months of the entry into force of this Regulation:- the provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action for the application of the measures set out in Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1164/94,- the list of authorities and bodies responsible for the application of those measures and the main provisions relating to the role and functioning of those authorities and bodies and to the procedures which they are responsible for applying.2. Beneficiary Member States shall communicate forthwith to the Commission any amendments to the information supplied pursuant to paragraph 1.3. The Commission shall study beneficiary Member States' communications and shall inform them of the conclusions which it intends to draw therefrom. It shall remain in contact with the Member States to the extent necessary for the application of thisArticle. 1. During the two months following the end of each quarter, beneficiary Member States shall report to the Commission any irregularities which have been the subject of initial administrative or judicial investigations.To this end they shall as far as possible give details concerning:- the identification of the project or measure in question,- the provision which has been infringed,- the nature and amount of the expenditure; in cases where no payment has been made, the amounts which would have been wrongly paid had the irregularity not been discovered, except where the error or negligence is detected before payment and does not  result in any administrative or judicial penalty,- the total amount and its distribution between the different sources of financing,- the period during which, or the moment at which, the irregularity was committed,- the practices employed in committing the irregularity,- the manner in which the irregularity was discovered,- the national authorities or bodies which drew up the official report on the irregularity,- the financial consequences, the suspension (if any) of payments and the possibilities of recovery,- the date and source of the first information leading to suspicion that an irregularity was in evidence,- the date on which the official report on the irregularity was drawn up,- where appropriate, the Member States and the non-member countries involved,- the identity of the natural and legal persons involved, save in cases where such information is of no relevance in combating irregularities on account of the character of the irregularity concerned.2. Where some of the information set out in paragraph 1, and in particular that concerning the practices employed in committing the irregularity and the manner in which it was discovered, is not available, beneficiary Member States shall as far as  possible supply the missing information when forwarding subsequent quarterly reports of irregularities to the Commission.3. If national provisions provide for the confidentiality of investigations, communication of the information shall be subject to the authorization of the competent court or tribunal. Each beneficiary Member State shall forthwith repoort to the Commission and, where necessary, to the other Member States concerned, any irregularities discovered or supposed to have occured, where it is feared that:- they may very quickly have repercussions outside its territory,and or- they show that a new and practice has been employed. 1. During the two months following the end of each quarter, beneficiary Member States shall inform the Commission, with reference back to any previous report made pursuant to Article 3, of the procedures instituted following all  irregularities previously notified and of important changes resulting therefrom and including:- the amounts which have been, or are expected to be, recovered,- the interim measures taken by beneficiary Member States to safeguard recovery of sums wrongly paid,- the judicial and administrative procedures instituted with a view to recovering sums wrongly paid and to imposing sanctions,- the reasons for any abandonment of recovery procedures; the Commission shall as far as possible, be notified before a decision is taken,- any abandonment of criminal prosecutions.Beneficiary Member States shall notify the Commission of administrative or judicial decisions, or the main points thereof, concerning the termination of these procedures.2. Where a beneficiary Member State considers that an amount cannot be totally recovered, or cannot be expected to be totally recovered, it shall inform the Commission, in a special report, of the amount not recovered and the reasons why the amount  should, in its view, be borne by the Community or by the Member State. This information must be sufficiently detailed to allow the Commission to decide as soon as possible after consulting the authorities of the Member States concerned, who shall bear  the financial consequences within the meaning of the third indent of Article 12 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 1164/94.3. In the eventuality referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may expressly request the beneficiary Member State to continue the recovery procedure. Should there be no irregularities to report in the reference period, beneficiary Member States shall inform the Commission of this fact within the time limit as is set out in Article 3 (1). Where the competent authorities of a Member State decide, at the express request of the Commission, to initiate or continue legal proceedings with a view to recovering amounts wrongly paid, the Commission may undertake to reimburse to the  Member State all or part of the legal costs and costs arising directly from the legal proceedings, on presentation of documentary evidence, even if the proceedings are unsuccessful. 1. The Commission shall maintain appropriate contacts with the Member States concerned for the purpose of supplementing the information supplied on the irregularities referred to in Article 3, on the procedures referred to in Article 5, and,  in particular, on the possibility of recovery.2. Independently of the contracts referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall inform the Member States where the nature of the irregularity is such as to suggest that identical or similar practices could occur in other Member States.3. The Commission shall organize information meetings at Community level for representatives of the Member States in order to examine with them the information obtained pursuant to Articles 3, 4 and 5 and pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article, in  particular with regard to the lessons to be learned therefrom in connection with irregularities, preventive measures and legal proceedings.4. At the request of a Member State or of the Commission, the Member States and the Commission shall consult each other for the purpose of closing any loopholes prejudicial to Community interests which become apparent in the course of the enforcement of  provisions in force. The Commission shall regularly inform the Member States, in the framework of the Consultative Committee for Coordination in the field of fraud prevention, of the order of magnitude of the funds involved in the irregularities which have been  discovered and of the various categories of irregularity, broken down by type and counted up. 01. Member States and the Commission shall take all necessary precautions to ensure that the information which they exchange remains confidential.2. The information referred to in this Regulation may not, in particular, be sent to persons other than those in the Member States or within the Community institutions whose duties require that they have access to it, unless the Member State supplying  it has expressly so agreed.3. The names of natural or legal persons may be disclosed to another Member State or Community institution only where this is necessary in order to prevent or prosecute an irregularity or to establish whether an alleged irregularity has taken place.4. Information communicated, or acquired in any form whatever pursuant to this Regulation shall be covered by professional confidentiality and be protected in the same way as similar information is protected by the national legislation of the Member  State that received it and by the corresponding provisions applicable to the Community institutions.In addition, that information may not be used for any purposes other than those provided for in this Regulation unless the authorities that have provided it have given their express consent, and provided that the provisions in force in the Member State  in which the recipient authority is to be found do not prohibit such communication or use.5. Paragraphs 1 to 4 shall not impede the use, in any legal actions or proceedings subsequently instituted for non-compliance with Community rules in the area of Cohesion Fund, of information obtained pursuant to this Regulation. The competent authority  of the Member State which supplied this information shall be informed forthwith of such use.6. Where a Member State notified the Commission that a natural or legal person whose name has been communicated to the Commission pursuant to this Regulation proves on further inquiry not to be involved in any irregularity, the Commission shall  forthwith inform all those to whom it disclosed that name pursuant to this Regulation of that fact. Such person shall thereupon cease to be treated, by virtue of the earlier notification, as a person involved in the irregularity in question. 1In cases of co-finacing borne jointly by the Cohesion Fund and by a beneficiary Member State, the amounts recovered shall be shared by that Member State and the Community in proportion to the expenditure already incurred by them. 21. Where the irregularities relate to sums of less than ECU 4 000 charged to the Community budget, beneficiary Member States shall not forward to the Commission the information provided for in Articles 3 and 5 unless the latter explicity  requests it.2. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall be converted into national currency by applying the exchange rates published in the Official Journal of the European Communities, C Series, which are valid on the first working day of the year in which the  information on the irregularities is communicated. 3This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.The period between the day of entry into force and the end of the current calendar quarter shall be deemed to be a quarter for the purposes of Articles 3 and 5.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 26 July 1994.For the CommissionPeter SCHMIDHUBERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 130, 25. 5. 1994, p. 1.
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5256,"2011/794/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 30 November 2011 establishing the financial contribution by the Union to the expenditure incurred in the context of the emergency measures taken to combat avian influenza in the Netherlands in 2010 (notified under document C(2011) 8714). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 75 of the Financial Regulation and Article 90(1) of the Implementing Rules, the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget shall be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution.(2) Decision 2009/470/EC lays down the procedures governing the financial contribution from the Union towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. With a view to helping to eradicate avian influenza as rapidly as possible the Union should contribute financially to eligible expenditure borne by the Member States. Article 4(3), first and second indents, of that Decision lays down rules on the percentage that must be applied to the costs incurred by the Member Sates.(3) Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 of 28 February 2005 laying down rules on the Community financing of emergency measures and of the campaign to combat certain animal diseases under Council Decision 90/424/EEC (2) sets rules on the expenditure eligible for Union financial support.(4) Commission Implementing Decision 2011/204/EU of 31 March 2011 on a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to combat avian influenza in Denmark and the Netherlands in 2010 (3) granted, amongst others, a financial contribution by the Union towards emergency measures to combat avian influenza in the Netherlands in 2010. An official request for reimbursement was submitted by the Netherlands on 20 May 2011, as set out in Article 7(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.(5) The payment of the financial contribution from the Union is to be subject to the condition that the planned activities were actually implemented and that the authorities provided all the necessary information within the set deadlines.(6) The Netherlands has, in accordance with Article 3(4) of Decision 2009/470/EC, without delay informed the Commission and the other Member States of the measures applied in accordance with Union legislation on notification and eradication and the results thereof. The request for reimbursement was, as required in Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005, accompanied by a financial report, supporting documents, an epidemiological report on each holding where the animals have been slaughtered or destroyed, and the results of respective audits.(7) The Commission’s observations, method of calculating the eligible expenditure and final conclusions were communicated to the Netherlands on 8 August 2011. The Netherlands agreed by e-mail dated 16 August 2011.(8) Consequently the total amount of the financial support from the Union to the eligible expenditure incurred in connection with the eradication of avian influenza in the Netherlands in 2010 can now be fixed.(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,. The financial contribution from the Union towards the expenditure associated with eradicating avian influenza in the Netherlands in 2010 is fixed at EUR 54 203,48. This Decision constituting a financing decision in the meaning of Article 75 of the Financial Regulation is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.. Done at Brussels, 30 November 2011.For the CommissionJohn DALLIMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30.(2)  OJ L 55, 1.3.2005, p. 12.(3)  OJ L 86, 1.4.2011, p. 73.
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36976,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 159/2009 of 25 February 2009 approving minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Chabichou du Poitou (PDO)). ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the second sentence of Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1) By virtue of the first subparagraph of Article 9(1) and in accordance with Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission has examined France’s application for the approval of an amendment to the specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Chabichou de Poitou’, registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 (2).(2) The purpose of the application is to amend the specification by stipulating the conditions for using treatments and additives to the milk and for the manufacture of ‘Chabichou du Poitou’. These practices ensure that the key characteristics of the PDO product are maintained.(3) The Commission has examined the amendment in question and decided that it is justified. Since the amendment is minor within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission may approve it without following the procedure set out in Articles 5, 6 and 7 of that Regulation.(4) In accordance with Article 18(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1898/2006 (3) and pursuant to Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, a summary of the specification should be published,. The specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Chabichou du Poitou’ is hereby amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation. A summary of the main points of the specification is given in Annex II to this Regulation. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 25 February 2009.For the CommissionMariann FISCHER BOELMember of the Commission(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.(2)  OJ L 148, 21.6.1996, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 369, 23.12.2006, p. 1.ANNEX IThe specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Chabichou du Poitou’ is amended as follows:‘Method of production’The following provisions are added to point 5 of the specification regarding the production method:‘(…) Coagulation must be carried out using rennet only.The milk must not be concentrated by partially removing the watery part before coagulation.In addition to the raw dairy materials, the only ingredients or production aids or additives authorised in the milk and during production are rennet, innocuous bacterial cultures, yeasts, moulds, calcium chloride and salt.(…) The dairy raw materials, partly finished products, curd and fresh cheese must not be conserved at a temperature below 0 °C.(…) Fresh cheese and cheese undergoing the maturing process must not be conserved under a modified atmosphere.’ANNEX IISUMMARYCouncil Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs‘CHABICHOU DU POITOU’EC No: FR-PDO-0117-0115/29.03.2006PDO (X) PGI ( )This summary sets out the main elements of the product specification for information purposes.1.   Responsible department in the Member StateName : Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité (INAO)Address : 51 rue d’Anjou – 75008 Paris — FRANCETel. : +33 153898000Fax : +33 153898060e-mail : info@inao.gouv.fr2.   GroupName : Syndicat de défense du Chabichou du PoitouAddress : Agropole — Route de Chauvigny — BP 50002 — 86550 Mignaloux Beauvoir — FRANCETel. : +33 549447480Fax : +33 549467905e-mail : filieres-lait@poitou-charentes.chambagri.frComposition : Producers/processors (X) Other ( )3.   Type of productClass 1.3. Cheeses4.   Specification(summary of requirements under Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)4.1.   Name‘Chabichou du Poitou’4.2.   DescriptionUnpressed soft cheese made from goat’s milk, white inside with a thin skin; in the shape of a truncated cone, known as a ‘bonde’. The cheeses are approximately 6 cm high and the average weight is 120 grams. Fat content: 45 %.4.3.   Geographical areaDepartment of VienneThe cantons of Châtellerault, Charroux, Civray, Couhé, Gençay, Lencloître, Lusignan, Mirebeau, Moncontour, Neuville, Poitiers, Saint-Georges-lès-Baillargeaux, Saint-Julien-l’Ars, La Villedieu-du-Clain, Vivonne and Vouillé: all the communes.The communes of Arçay, Availles-en-Châtellerault, Beaumont, Berthegon, Bonneuil-Matours, Bouresse, Cenon, Chalais, Chauvigny, Chouppes, Coussay, Curzay-sur-Dive, Dercé, Glenouzé, Guesnes, Lhommaizé, Loudun, Maulay, Mauprévoir, Messemé, Monthoiron, Monts-sur-Guesnes, Moussac, Mouterre-Silly, Prinçay, Queaux, Ranton, La Roche-Rigault, Saint-Laon, Saint-Laurent-de-Jourdes, Saint-Martin-l’Ars, Saires, Sammarçolles, Sérigny, Ternay, Verrières, Verrue, Le Vigeant and Vouneuil-sur-Vienne.Department of Deux-SèvresThe cantons of Airvault, Celles-sur-Belle, Chef-Boutonne, Lezay, Mazières-en-Gâtine, Melle, Ménigoute, La Mothe-Saint-Héray, Saint-Loup-Lamairé, Saint-Maixent-l’Ecole-2, Saint-Maixent-l’Ecole-Ville, Sauzé-Vaussais, Thénezay, Thouars-1 and Thouars-Ville: all the communes.The communes of Augé, Asnières-en-Poitou, Azay-le-Brûlé, Brieuil-sur-Chizé, Brioux-sur-Boutonne, Brûlain, La Crèche, Chérigné, Ensigné, Geay, Glénay, Juillé, Luché-sur-Brioux, Lusseray, Luzay, Paizay-le-Chapt, Périgné, Pierrefitte, Prahecq, Saint-Martin-de-Bernegoue, Sainte-Gemme, Saint-Varent, Saivres, Secondigné-sur-Belle, Séligné, Vernoux-sur-Boutonne, Villefollet, Villiers-sur-Chizé and Vouillé.Department of CharenteThe communes of Adjots, Benest, Bernac, Bioussac, Le Bouchage, Brettes, Champagne-Mouton, La Chèvrerie, Condac, Courcôme, Empuré, La Faye, La Forêt-de-Tessé, Londigny, Longré, La Magdeleine, Montjean, Nanteuil-en-Vallée, Paizay-Naudoin-Embourie, Raix, Ruffec, Saint-Gourson, Saint-Martin-du-Clocher, Souvigné, Taizé-Aizié, Theil-Rabier, Vieux-Ruffec, Villefagnan and Villiers-le-Roux.4.4.   Proof of originEvery milk producer, processing plant and maturing plant fills in a ‘declaration of aptitude’ registered with the INAO which enables the INAO to identify all operators involved. All operators must keep at the INAO’s disposal their registers and any documents required for checking the origin, quality and production conditions of the milk and cheese.As part of the checks carried out on the specified features of the designation of origin, an analytical and organoleptic test is conducted to ensure that the products submitted for examination are of high quality and possess the requisite typical characteristics.4.5.   Method of productionThe milk must be produced, and the cheese must be manufactured and matured within the geographical area.Whole goat’s milk, with a small amount of rennet added, curdled by lactic acid. The fresh curd, pre-drained or not, is placed in a perforated mould in the shape of a truncated cone. It is left to drain for 18 to 24 hours, salted on the surface. It is then left to dry for a further 24 to 48 hours. Matured for at least 10 days at a temperature of 10 to 12 °C and 80 to 90 % humidity.4.6.   LinkThe name comes from the Arabic word ‘chebli’ meaning goat. The cheese was made by the Saracens who were defeated at Poitiers in 732 but remained in the area, confined to a hill nearby. The name ‘Chabichou’ appears in Charles de Cherge’s 1782 ‘Guide du voyageur à Poitiers’. It is associated with the Poitou region and its praises were sung in a sonnet by Emile Bergerat in 1910 and in a 1914 song. The designation was applied for in 1989 and the designation of origin obtained in 1990.Chabichou du Poitou is produced in the Seuil du Poitou geological area: homogeneous limestone terrain, where goats have been reared for centuries and there is a long tradition of producing and processing this particular cheese.4.7.   Inspection bodyName : Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité (INAO)Address : 51 rue d'Anjou — 75008 Paris — FRANCETel. : +33 153898000Fax : +33 153898060e-mail : info@inao.gouv.frThe Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité is a public administrative body with legal personality and reports to the Ministry of Agriculture.Name : Direction générale de la concurrence, de la consommation et de la répression des fraudes (DGCCRF)Address : 59 boulevard Vincent-Auriol — 75703 Paris Cedex 13 — FRANCETel. : +33 144871717Fax : + 33 144973037The DGCCRF is a department of the Ministry of the Economy, Industry and Employment.4.8.   LabellingThe product must bear the wording ‘Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée’ and the name of the designation of origin.The words ‘Appellation d’Origine’ must appear on the label.The words ‘Fabrication fermière’ or ‘Fromage fermier’ should also appear.
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40922,"Commission Directive 2012/7/EU of 2 March 2012 amending, for the purpose of adaptation to technical progress, part III of Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to toy safety  Text with EEA relevance. ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys (1), and in particular Article 46.1 (b) thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 2009/48 sets limit values for cadmium, based on the recommendations of the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) made in the 2008 report entitled ""Chemicals in Toys. A general methodology for assessment of chemical safety of toys with a focus on elements"". The RIVM recommendations are based on the assumption that exposure of children to chemicals in toys may not exceed a certain level, called “tolerable daily intake”. Since children are exposed to chemicals via other sources than toys, only a percentage of the tolerable daily intake should be allocated to toys. The Scientific Committee on Toxicity, Ecotoxicity and the Environment (CSTEE) recommended in its 2004 report that a maximum of 10 % of the tolerable daily intake may be allocated to toys. However, for cadmium and other chemical substances which are particularly toxic, the recommended allocation should not exceed 5 % of the tolerable daily intake, in order to ensure that only traces that are compatible with good manufacturing practice will be present(2) According to the RIVM recommendations, the maximum percentage of the tolerable daily intake should be multiplied by the weight of a child, estimated at 7.5 kg, and divided by the quantity of toy material ingested, in order to obtain the limit values for the chemical substances listed in Directive 2009/48/EC.(3) For cadmium, RIVM used the tolerable weekly intake of 7 μg/kg established by the Joint Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations and the World Health Organisation Experts committee on food additives (JEFCA) in 1989 and confirmed by JECFA in 2001. A safety factor of two was applied, resulting in a tolerable weekly intake of 3.5 μg/kg and a tolerable daily intake of 0.5 μg/kg.(4) In order to define possible exposure scenarios to chemical substances, the quantity of toy material ingested was estimated by the RIVM at 8 mg per day for scraped-off toy material, 100 mg for brittle toy material and 400 mg for liquid or sticky toy material. Those ingestion limits were supported by the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER) in its opinion entitled ""Risks from organic CMR substances in toys"" adopted on the 18 May 2010.(5) By applying 5 % of the tolerable daily intake, multiplied by the weight of the child and divided by the quantity of toy material ingested, the following limit values for cadmium were established: 23 mg/kg for scrapped-off material, 1.9 mg/kg for dry material and 0.5 mg/kg for liquid material.(6) The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded in its opinion of 30 January 2009 that the tolerable weekly intake established by JEFCA in 1989 and confirmed by JECFA in 2001 was no longer appropriate in view of the new developments related to the toxicology of cadmium. The EFSA established a new tolerable weekly intake of 2.5 μg/kg, resulting in a tolerable daily intake of 0.36 μg/kg.(7) Applying 5 % of the new tolerable daily intake, multiplied by the weight of the child and divided by the quantity of toy material ingested results in the following limits for cadmium: 17 mg/kg for scrapped-off material, 1.3 mg/kg for dry material and 0.3 mg/kg for liquid material.(8) Directive 2009/48/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.(9) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Toy Safety Committee.. Part III of Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive. 1.   Member States shall adopt and publish, by 20 January 2013 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisionsThey shall apply those provisions from 20 July 2013.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.. Done at Brussels, 2 March 2012.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 170, 30.6.2009, p. 1.ANNEXPart III of Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC is amended as follows:In point 13, the entry for cadmium is replaced by the following:Element mg/kg mg/kg mg/kg‘Cadmium 1,3 0,3 17’
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4784,"Commission Regulation (EC) No 909/2008 of 17 September 2008 establishing a prohibition of fishing for hake in VI and VII; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands. ,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 of 16 January 2008 fixing for 2008 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2008.(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2008.(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,. Quota exhaustionThe fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2008 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex. ProhibitionsFishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date. Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 17 September 2008.For the CommissionFokion FOTIADISDirector-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.(2)  OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.(3)  OJ L 19, 23.1.2008, p. 1.ANNEXNo 38/T&QMember State NLDStock HKE/571214Species Hake (Merluccius merluccius)Area VI and VII; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIVDate 19.8.2008
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38614,"Commission Regulation (EU) No 675/2010 of 28 July 2010 entering a name in the register of traditional specialities guaranteed (Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork (TSG)). ,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 509/2006 of 20 March 2006 on agricultural products and foodstuffs as traditional specialities guaranteed (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 9(4) thereof,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 509/2006 and Article 19(3) thereof, the United Kingdom’s application to register the name ‘Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).(2) As no objection under Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 509/2006 has been received by the Commission, this name should be entered in the register.(3) The application also requested protection under Article 13(2) of Regulation (EC) No 509/2006. That protection should be granted to the name ‘Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork’ in so far as, in the absence of objections, it could not be demonstrated that the name is used in a lawful, renowned and economically significant manner for similar agricultural products or foodstuffs,. The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register.Protection as referred to in Article 13(2) of Regulation (EC) No 509/2006 shall apply. This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.. Done at Brussels, 28 July 2010.For the CommissionThe PresidentJosé Manuel BARROSO(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 1.(2)  OJ C 238, 3.10.2009, p. 8.ANNEXProducts intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:Class 1.1.   Fresh meat (and offal)UNITED KINGDOMTraditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork (TSG)The use of the name is reserved.
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