### the committee on development calls on the committee on international trade , as the committee responsible , to recommend that parliament give its consent to the proposal for conclusion of the free trade agreement between the european union and the socialist republic of viet nam (inta/8/14829); (2018/0356(nle)). ### the committee on development calls on the committee on international trade , as the committee responsible , to recommend that parliament reject the draft council decision on the conclusion of the free trade agreement between the european union and the socialist republic of viet nam.


### 1. gives its consent to the conclusion of the agreement; ### 1. refuses to give its consent to the conclusion of the agreement;


### 1. emphasises that a global level playing field in a rules-based multilateral trading system is key for european companies , including smes , to boost growth , ensure a stable and predictable environment and retain their competitiveness , as well as to secure existing jobs and create new ones in the eu , since an increasing number of jobs are dependent on global value chains; ### 1. emphasises that a global level playing field in a rules-based multilateral trading system which safeguards states' policy-making scope is key for european companies , including smes , to ensure a stable and predictable environment and retain their competitiveness , as well as to secure existing jobs and create new ones in the eu and in third countries , since an increasing number of jobs are dependent on global value chains , and to guarantee social and environmental rights;


### 2. underlines that smes play a vital role in international trade , accounting for an estimated 30 % of the eu’s goods exports to the rest of the world1; recalls that , in order to help smes cope with the greater challenges of entering new markets and enable them to compete on their own merits , eu trade and competition policy should contribute to an sme-friendly trade environment; ### 2. underlines that smes play a vital role in international trade , accounting for an estimated 30 % of the eu’s goods exports to the rest of the world1; considers that the eu internal market remains by far the most important market for smes and that the eu needs environmentally-friendly industrial and economic diversification policies , and that international trade policy must be aligned with those policies and support that transition while at the same offering protection against unbridled competition , in particular from trading partners who disregard economic and social rights;


### (7) in 2017-2019 , the protracted regional instability , high exposure to fluctuation of oil prices and the increase of borrowing costs for emerging markets globally continued to weigh on the jordanian economy. as a result , economic growth slowed again , unemployment increased significantly , tax revenues collections fell and new fiscal and external financing needs emerged. ### (7) in 2017-2019 , the protracted regional instability , high exposure to fluctuation of oil prices and the increase of borrowing costs for emerging markets globally continued to weigh on the jordanian economy. as a result , economic growth slowed again , unemployment increased significantly , tax revenues collections fell and new fiscal and external financing needs emerged. the major impact of exogenous shocks on jordan's economy should lead the union and the imf to reconsider the doctrine applied to previous structural adjustment plans. therefore , the union should declare a moratorium on current structural reforms imposed on jordan.


### (13) the union’s macro-financial assistance should be an exceptional financial instrument of untied and undesignated balance-of-payments support , which aims at addressing the beneficiary’s immediate external financing needs and should underpin the implementation of a policy programme containing strong immediate adjustment and structural reform measures designed to improve the balance-of-payments position in the short term. ### (13) the union’s macro-financial assistance should be an exceptional financial instrument of untied and undesignated balance-of-payments support , which aims at addressing the beneficiary’s immediate external financing needs.


### (14) given that a residual financing gap remains in jordan’s balance of payments over and above the resources provided by imf and other multilateral institutions , the provision by the union of macro-financial assistance to jordan is , under the current exceptional circumstances , considered to be an appropriate response to jordan’s request to the union to support its economic stabilisation , in conjunction with the imf programme. the union’s macro-financial assistance would support the economic stabilisation and the structural reform agenda of jordan , supplementing resources made available under the imf’s financial arrangement. ### (14) given that a residual financing gap remains in jordan’s balance of payments over and above the resources provided by imf and other multilateral institutions , the provision by the union of macro-financial assistance to jordan is , under the current exceptional circumstances , considered to be an appropriate response to jordan’s request to the union to support its economic stabilisation.


### (26) the union’s macro-financial assistance should be subject to economic policy conditions , to be laid down in a memorandum of understanding. in order to ensure uniform conditions of implementation and for reasons of efficiency , the commission should be empowered to negotiate such conditions with the jordanian authorities under the supervision of the committee of representatives of the member states in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011. under that regulation , the advisory procedure should , as a general rule , apply in all cases other than as provided for in that regulation. considering the potentially important impact of assistance of more than eur 90 million , it is appropriate that the examination procedure be used for operations above that threshold. considering the amount of the union’s macro-financial assistance to jordan , the examination procedure should apply to the adoption of the memorandum of understanding , and to any reduction , suspension or cancellation of the assistance , ### (26) the union’s macro-financial assistance should be subject to conditions , such as developing education , public services , local industries , innovation , protection of the environment , to be laid down in a memorandum of understanding. in order to ensure uniform conditions of implementation and for reasons of efficiency , the commission should be empowered to negotiate such conditions with the jordanian authorities under the supervision of the committee of representatives of the member states in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011. under that regulation , the advisory procedure should , as a general rule , apply in all cases other than as provided for in that regulation. considering the potentially important impact of assistance of more than eur 90 million , it is appropriate that the examination procedure be used for operations above that threshold. considering the amount of the union’s macro-financial assistance to jordan , the examination procedure should apply to the adoption of a memorandum of understanding , and to any reduction , suspension or cancellation of the assistance ,


### 1. the union shall make macro-financial assistance of a maximum amount of eur 500 million available to jordan (“the union’s macro-financial assistance”) , with a view to supporting jordan’s economic stabilisation and a substantive reform agenda. the assistance shall contribute to covering jordan’s balance of payments needs as identified in the imf programme. ### 1. the union shall make macro-financial assistance of a maximum amount of eur 1000 million available to jordan (the 'union’s macro-financial assistance') , with a view to supporting jordan’s economic stabilisation and social development. the assistance shall contribute to covering jordan’s balance of payments needs and launching or supporting general interest policies.


### 2. the full amount of the union’s macro-financial assistance shall be provided to jordan in the form of loans. the commission shall be empowered on behalf of the union to borrow the necessary funds on the capital markets or from financial institutions and to on-lend them to jordan. the loans shall have a maximum average maturity of 15 years. ### 2. the full amount of the union’s macro-financial assistance shall be provided to jordan in the form of grants , public debt cancellations and zero-interest loans. the commission shall be empowered on behalf of the union to borrow the necessary funds on the capital markets or from financial institutions and transfer them to jordan. the loans shall have a maximum average maturity of 15 years.


### the release of the union’s macro-financial assistance shall be managed by the commission in a manner consistent with the agreements or understandings reached between the international monetary fund (imf) and jordan , and with the key principles and objectives of economic reforms set out in the eu-jordan association agreement. ### deleted


### 4. the union’s macro-financial assistance shall be made available for a period of two and a half years , starting from the first day after the entry into force of the memorandum of understanding referred to in article 3(1). ### 4. the union’s macro-financial assistance shall be made available for a period of two and a half years , starting from the first day after the entry into force of a memorandum of understanding.


### 5. if the financing needs of jordan decrease fundamentally during the period of the disbursement of the union’s macro-financial assistance compared to the initial projections , the commission , acting in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 7(2) , shall reduce the amount of the assistance or suspend or cancel it. ### deleted


### 1. the commission , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 7(2) , shall agree with the jordanian authorities on clearly defined economic policy and financial conditions , focusing on structural reforms and sound public finances , to which the union’s macro-financial assistance is to be subject , to be laid down in a memorandum of understanding (“the memorandum of understanding”) which shall include a timeframe for the fulfilment of those conditions. the economic policy and financial conditions set out in the memorandum of understanding shall be consistent with the agreements or understandings referred to in article 1(3) , including the macroeconomic adjustment and structural reform programmes implemented by jordan with the support of the imf. ### 1. the commission , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 7(2) , shall agree with the jordanian authorities on clearly defined conditions , which shall include a timeframe for the fulfilment of those conditions.


### 2. the conditions referred to in paragraph 1 shall aim , in particular , at enhancing the efficiency , transparency and accountability of the public finance management systems in jordan , including for the use of the union’s macro-financial assistance. progress in mutual market opening , the development of rules-based and fair trade , and other priorities in the context of the union’s external policy shall also be duly taken into account when designing the policy measures. progress in attaining those objectives shall be regularly monitored by the commission. ### 2. the conditions referred to in paragraph 1 shall aim , in particular , at enhancing the efficiency , transparency and accountability of the public finance management systems in jordan , including for the use of the union’s macro-financial assistance.


### 3. the detailed financial terms of the union’s macro-financial assistance shall be laid down in a loan agreement to be concluded between the commission and the jordanian authorities. ### 3. the detailed financial terms of the union’s macro-financial assistance shall be laid down in a grants , public debt cancellation and zero interest loans agreement to be concluded between the commission and the jordanian authorities.


### 4. the commission shall verify , at regular intervals , that the conditions referred to in article 4(3) continue to be met , including whether the economic policies of jordan are in accordance with the objectives of the union’s macro-financial assistance. in so doing , the commission shall coordinate closely with the imf and the world bank , and , where necessary , with the european parliament and the council. ### 4. the commission shall verify , at regular intervals , that the conditions referred to in article 4(3) continue to be met , including whether the economic policies of jordan are in accordance with the objectives of the union’s macro-financial assistance. in so doing , the commission shall coordinate with the european parliament and the council.


### 1. subject to the conditions referred to in paragraph 3 , the union’s macro-financial assistance shall be made available by the commission in three loan instalments. the size of each instalment shall be laid down in the memorandum of understanding referred to in article 3. ### 1. subject to the conditions referred to in paragraph 3 , the union’s macro-financial assistance shall be made available by the commission in three instalments. the size of each instalment shall be laid down in the memorandum of understanding referred to in article 3.


### a continuous satisfactory track record of implementing a policy programme that contains strong adjustment and structural reform measures supported by a non-precautionary imf credit arrangement; and ### deleted


### 3. where circumstances permit an improvement of the interest rate of the loan and if jordan so requests , the commission may decide to refinance all or part of its initial borrowings or may restructure the corresponding financial conditions. refinancing or restructuring operations shall be carried out in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 4 and shall not have the effect of extending the maturity of the borrowings concerned or of increasing the amount of capital outstanding at the date of the refinancing or restructuring. ### deleted


### 4. all costs incurred by the union which relate to the borrowing and lending operations under this decision shall be borne by jordan. ### deleted


### 5. the commission shall inform the european parliament and the council of developments in the operations referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3. ### 5. the commission shall inform the european parliament and the council of developments in the operations referred to in paragraph 2.


### 3. the loan agreement referred to in article 3(3) shall contain provisions: ### 3. the grants , public debt cancellations and zero interest loans agreement referred to in article 3(3) shall contain provisions:


### ensuring that all costs incurred by the union that relate to a financial assistance shall be borne by jordan. ### deleted


### (3) for many years , geographical indication protection has been established at union level for wines , spirit drinks6 , aromatised wines7 , as defined at union level , as well as agricultural products and foodstuffs8 , as protected at union level. it is appropriate to provide union-wide geographical indication protection in respect of products falling outside the scope of existing regulations , while ensuring convergence , and aiming at encompassing a large variety of craft and industrial products , such as natural stones , jewellery , textiles , lace , cutlery , glass and porcelain. ### (3) for many years , geographical indication protection has been established at union level for wines , spirit drinks6 , aromatised wines7 , as defined at union level , as well as agricultural products and foodstuffs8 , as protected at union level. it is appropriate to provide union-wide geographical indication protection in respect of products falling outside the scope of existing regulations , while ensuring convergence , and aiming at encompassing a large variety of craft and industrial products , such as natural stones , jewellery , textiles , lace , cutlery , glass , woodcraft , musical instruments , leathercraft , soaps and porcelain.


### (13) member states should have the possibility to charge a registration fee to cover their costs of managing the geographical indication system for craft and industrial products. member states should charge lower fees for micro , small or medium-sized enterprises (msmes). the office should not charge a fee for the management of the union application process. however , the office should have the possibility to charge a fee for the direct registration. in that case , the fees charged by the office should be laid down by an implementing act in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council14 . ### (13) member states should have the possibility to charge a registration fee to cover their costs of managing the geographical indication system for craft and industrial products. member states should charge progressive fees , taking into account the situation of micro , small or medium-sized enterprises (msmes). the office should not charge a fee for the management of the union application process. however , the office should have the possibility to charge a fee for the direct registration. in that case , the fees charged by the office should be laid down by an implementing act in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council14 .


### (14) to qualify for protection in the member states , geographical indications should be registered only at union level. however , with effect from the date of application for such registration at union level , member states should be able to grant temporary protection at national level without affecting the internal market of the union or international trade. the protection afforded by this regulation upon registration should be equally available to geographical indications of third countries that meet the corresponding criteria and that are protected in their country of origin. the office should carry out the corresponding procedures for geographical indications originating in third countries. ### (14) to qualify for protection in the member states , geographical indications should be registered only at union level. however , with effect from the date of application for such registration at union level , member states should be able to grant temporary protection at national level without affecting the internal market of the union or international trade. the protection afforded by this regulation upon registration should be equally available to geographical indications of third countries which recognise and enforce the geographical indications of the union and which meet the corresponding criteria and that are protected in their country of origin. the office should carry out the corresponding procedures for geographical indications originating in third countries.


### (46) where a self-declaration certification procedure is in place , competent authorities should carry out random controls. ### (46) where a self-declaration certification procedure is in place , competent authorities should carry out controls no later than 3 months since the submission of a self-declaration.


### the registration , protection , control and enforcement of certain names that identify craft and industrial products with given quality , reputation or other characteristics linked to their geographical origin and , ### the registration , protection , control and enforcement of certain names that identify craft and industrial products with given quality or other characteristics linked to their geographical origin and ,


### ‘notice of comment’ means a written observation lodged with the european union intellectual property office (‘the office) indicating at inaccuracies in the application without triggering the opposition procedure. ### ‘notice of comment’ means a written observation lodged with the office indicating at inaccuracies in the application without triggering the opposition procedure.


### its given quality , reputation or other characteristic is essentially attributable to its geographical origin; and ### its given quality or other characteristic is essentially attributable to its geographical origin; and


### at least one of the production steps of the product takes place in the defined geographical area. ### at least one of the essential production steps of the product takes place in the defined geographical area.


### evidence that the product originates in the defined geographical area specified in article 5 , point (c); ### evidence that the product originates in the defined geographical area specified in article 5;


### details establishing the link between a given quality , the reputation or other characteristic of the product and the geographical origin as referred to in article 5 , point (b); ### details establishing the link between a given quality or other characteristic of the product and the geographical origin as referred to in article 5 , point (b);


### 1. member states may charge a fee to cover the costs of managing the geographical indication system for craft and industrial products provided for in this regulation , including those incurred in processing applications , statements of opposition , applications for amendments and requests for cancellations. ### 1. member states may charge a fee to cover the marginal costs of managing the geographical indication system for craft and industrial products provided for in this regulation , including those incurred in processing applications , statements of opposition , applications for amendments and requests for cancellations.


### 2. where a member state charges a fee , the level of the fees shall be reasonable , foster the competitiveness of the producers of the geographical indications and shall take into account the situation of micro , small and medium-sized enterprises. ### 2. where a member state charges a fee , the level of the fees shall be reasonable , foster the competitiveness of the producers of the geographical indications and shall be progressive , taking into account the situation of micro , small and medium-sized enterprises.


### 4. by way of derogation to paragraph 3 of this article , the office shall charge a fee in the direct registration procedure referred to in article 15 , in the procedure referred to in article 17(3) and for the appeals before the boards of appeal referred to in article 30. fees may be charged also for the amendment of the product specification and cancellation if the procedure concerns a name that was registered under article 15 or article 17(3). ### 4. by way of derogation to paragraph 3 of this article , the office shall charge a fee in the direct registration procedure referred to in article 15 , in the procedure referred to in article 17(3) and for the appeals before the boards of appeal referred to in article 30 to cover the marginal costs of managing these procedures. fees may be charged also for the amendment of the product specification and cancellation if the procedure concerns a name that was registered under article 15 or article 17(3) in order to cover the marginal costs of managing these procedures.


### 5. the commission shall adopt implementing acts to determine the amounts of the fees charged by the office and the ways in which they are to be paid or , in case of the fee for appeals before the boards of appeal , reimbursed. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 65(2). ### 5. the commission shall adopt implementing acts to determine the amounts of the fees charged by the office and the ways in which they are to be paid or , in case of the fee for appeals before the boards of appeal , reimbursed. the level of the fees shall be reasonable , foster the competitiveness of the producers of the geographical indications and shall be progressive , taking into account the situation of micro , small and medium-sized enterprises. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 65(2).


### 1. after the conclusion of the examination referred to in article 12 , the competent authority shall conduct a national opposition procedure. that procedure shall ensure publication of the application and provide for a period of at least 60 days from the date of publication within which any person having a legitimate interest and established or resident on the territory of the member state in charge of the national phase of the registration or of the member states in which the product concerned originates (‘national opponent’) may lodge an opposition to the application with the competent authority of the member state in charge of the national phase of the registration. ### 1. after the conclusion of the examination referred to in article 12 , the competent authority shall conduct a national opposition procedure. that procedure shall ensure publication of the application and provide for a period of at least 60 working days from the date of publication within which any person having a legitimate interest and established or resident on the territory of the member state in charge of the national phase of the registration or of the member states in which the product concerned originates (‘national opponent’) may lodge an opposition to the application with the competent authority of the member state in charge of the national phase of the registration.


### 8. upon request by the office , within 60 days from such request , the member state , through the contact point , shall provide assistance in particular for the examination process. upon request by the member state , the time limit may be extended by 60 days. such assistance shall include examining certain specific aspects of the applications lodged by the applicant with the office , verifying certain information in the applications , issuing declarations concerning such information and replying to other requests for clarifications made by the office in relation to the applications. ### 8. upon request by the office , within 60 working days from such request , the member state , through the contact point , shall provide assistance in particular for the examination process. upon request by the member state , the time limit may be extended by 60 working days. such assistance shall include examining certain specific aspects of the applications lodged by the applicant with the office , verifying certain information in the applications , issuing declarations concerning such information and replying to other requests for clarifications made by the office in relation to the applications.


### 3. for geographical indications concerning products originating in a third country or countries the application for registration is submitted to the office , such application for registration shall comprise: ### 3. for geographical indications concerning products originating in a third country or countries the application for registration is submitted to the office , such application for registration may be submitted only by third countries which recognise and enforce the geographical indications of the union and shall comprise:


### 4. a joint application for registration referred to in article 6(4) shall be submitted to the office by one of the member states concerned or by the applicant producer group in a third country , directly or by the competent authority of that third country. if the cross-border area concerns any member state and a third country , the joint application shall be submitted by the member state concerned. ### 4. a joint application for registration referred to in article 6(4) shall be submitted to the office by one of the member states concerned or by the applicant producer group in a third country , directly or by the competent authority of that third country. if the cross-border area concerns any member state , or member states and a third country or countries , the joint application shall be submitted by either member state concerned. if the cross-border area concerns any member state or member states which obtained derogation from article 11 and a third country or countries , the joint application shall be submitted by the applicant producer groups.


### 5. the joint application referred to in article 6(4) shall include , where relevant , the documents listed in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article , from the member states or third countries concerned. the related national procedure for application , the examination and opposition procedure referred to in articles 11 , 12 and 13 shall be carried out in all the member states and third countries concerned. ### 5. the joint application referred to in article 6(4) shall include , where relevant , the documents listed in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article , from the member states concerned and , where relevant , the documents listed in paragraph 3 of this article , from the third countries concerned. the related national procedure for application , the examination and opposition procedure referred to in articles 11 , 12 and 13 shall be carried out in all the member states and third countries concerned.


### 6. where , based on the examination carried out pursuant to paragraph 1 , the office finds that the application is incomplete or incorrect , the office shall send its observations to the member state or in case of third country applications , to the relevant producer group or competent authority that has submitted the union application , from where that application originates and request to complete or to correct the application within 60 days. if the member state , or in case of third country applications , the relevant producer group or competent authority , does not complete the application within the deadline , the application shall be considered to be withdrawn , or if not corrected , it shall be rejected pursuant to article 24(2). ### 6. where , based on the examination carried out pursuant to paragraph 1 , the office finds that the application is incomplete or incorrect , the office shall send its observations to the member state or in case of third country applications , to the relevant producer group or competent authority that has submitted the union application , from where that application originates and request to complete or to correct the application within 60 working days. if the member state , or in case of third country applications , the relevant producer group or competent authority , does not complete the application within the deadline , the application shall be considered to be withdrawn , or if not corrected , it shall be rejected pursuant to article 24(2).


### 4. if the judicial decision referred to in paragraph 2 has acquired the force of res judicata , the member state shall , as necessary , withdraw or modify the application. ### 4. if the judicial decision referred to in paragraph 2 has acquired the force of res judicata , the member state shall , as necessary , withdraw or modify the application and notify the relevant producer groups or single producers of this fact.


### 3. the office shall check the admissibility of the opposition. if the office considers that the opposition is admissible , it shall , within 60 days after the receipt of that opposition , invite the opponent and the applicant to engage in consultations for a reasonable period not exceeding 3 months. at any time during that period , the office may , at the request of either party , extend the time limit for the consultations by a maximum of 3 months. the office may offer mediation for the consultations between the applicant and the opponent pursuant to article 170 of regulation (eu) 2017(1001). ### 3. the office shall check the admissibility of the opposition. if the office considers that the opposition is admissible , it shall , within 60 working days after the receipt of that opposition , invite the opponent and the applicant to engage in consultations for a reasonable period not exceeding 3 months. at any time during that period , the office may , at the request of either party , extend the time limit for the consultations by a maximum of 3 months. the office may offer mediation for the consultations between the applicant and the opponent pursuant to article 170 of regulation (eu) 2017(1001).


### 6. within 1 month from the end of the consultations referred to in paragraph 2 , the applicant established in the third country or the competent authority of the member state or of the third country from which the application for union registration was lodged shall notify the office of the result of the consultations , whether an agreement was reached with one or all of the opponents , and of any consequent changes to the application made by that applicant. the opponent may also notify the office of its position at the end of the consultations. ### 6. within 1 month from the end of the consultations referred to in paragraph 3 , the applicant established in the third country or the competent authority of the member state or of the third country from which the application for union registration was lodged shall notify the office and , where applicable , the relevant producer groups or single producers of the result of the consultations , whether an agreement was reached with one or all of the opponents , and of any consequent changes to the application made by that applicant. the opponent may also notify the office of its position at the end of the consultations.


### 9. the office may share the notice of comment with the applicant and the opponent. ### 9. the office shall share the notice of comment with the applicant and the opponent.


### 1. the office shall ensure that any person is able to download an official extract from the union register of geographical indications for craft and industrial products that provides proof of registration of the geographical indication , and the relevant data including the date of application for the registration of the geographical indication or other priority date. the official extract may be used as an authentic certificate in legal proceedings , in a court of law , in a court of arbitration or similar body. ### 1. the office shall ensure that any person is able to download free of charge an official extract from the union register of geographical indications for craft and industrial products that provides proof of registration of the geographical indication , and the relevant data including the date of application for the registration of the geographical indication or other priority date. the official extract may be used as an authentic certificate in legal proceedings , in a court of law , in a court of arbitration or similar body.


### 4. before deciding to cancel the registration of a geographical indication , the office shall consult the competent authority of the member state , the competent authorities of the third country or , where possible , the third country producer group which had applied for the registration of the geographical indication concerned , unless the cancellation is directly requested by the original applicants. if the geographical indication was registered pursuant to article 15 , the office shall consult the advisory board referred to in article 33. ### 4. before deciding to cancel the registration of a geographical indication , the office shall consult the competent authority of the member state , the competent authorities of the third country or , where possible , the third country producer group which had applied for the registration of the geographical indication concerned , unless the cancellation is directly requested by the original applicants. if the geographical indication was registered pursuant to article 15 , the office shall consult the advisory board referred to in article 33. the office shall also notify the relevant producer groups or single producers.


### 1. for domain names registered under a country-code top-level domain name , administered or managed by a registry established in the union , the office shall provide a domain name information and alert system. upon submission of an application for a geographical indication , the information and alert system shall inform applicants for a geographical indication about the availability of their geographical indication as a domain name , and on an optional basis once a domain name containing an identical or similar name with their geographical indication is registered (domain name alerts). ### 1. for domain names registered under a country-code top-level domain name , administered or managed by a registry established in the union , the office shall provide a domain name information and alert system. upon submission of an application for a geographical indication , the information and alert system shall inform applicants for a geographical indication about the availability of their geographical indication as a domain name , and on an optional basis once a domain name containing an identical or similar name with their geographical indication is registered (domain name alerts).


### the establishment of reputation and renown; ### deleted


### 5. the advisory board shall be composed of one representative of each member state and one representatives of the commission and their respective alternates. ### 5. the advisory board shall be composed of one representative of each member state , domain experts and one representative of the commission and their respective alternates.


### any direct or indirect commercial use of the geographical indication in respect of products not covered by the registration , where those products are identical or similar to the products registered under that geographical indication or where use of the name exploits , weakens , dilutes , or is detrimental to the reputation of , the protected geographical indication; ### any direct or indirect commercial use of the geographical indication in respect of products not covered by the registration , where those products are identical or similar to the products registered under that geographical indication or where use of the name exploits or weakens the protected geographical indication;


### any other false or misleading indication as to the provenance , origin , nature or essential qualities of the product that is used on the inner or outer packaging , advertising material , documents or information provided on websites relating to the products , and the packing of the products in a container liable to convey a false impression as to their origin; ### any other false or misleading indication as to the provenance , origin , nature or essential qualities of the product that is used on the inner or outer packaging , advertising material , documents or information provided on websites or applications relating to the products , and the packing of the products in a container liable to convey a false impression as to their origin;


### 1. article 35 is without prejudice to the use of a geographical indication by producers in conformity with article 43 to indicate that a manufactured product contains , as a part or component , a product designated by that geographical indication provided that such use is made in accordance with honest commercial practices and does not weaken , dilute , or is not detrimental to , the reputation of the geographical indication. ### 1. article 35 is without prejudice to the use of a geographical indication by producers in conformity with article 43 to indicate that a manufactured product contains , as a part or component , a product designated by that geographical indication provided that such use is made in accordance with honest commercial practices and does not weaken the geographical indication.


### article 39 ### deleted


### providing advice and training to current and future producers , including on gender mainstreaming and equality; and ### providing advice and training to current and future producers , including on gender mainstreaming , equality , workers' rights and environmental sustainability; and


### providing advice and training to current and future producers , including on gender mainstreaming and equality; and ### providing advice and training to current and future producers , including on corporate social responsibility , respect for the environment , employees’ rights , and gender mainstreaming and equality; and


### 2. in the case of craft and industrial products originating in the union that are marketed under a geographical indication , the union symbol referred to in paragraph 1 may appear on the labelling and advertising material. the geographical indication shall be in the same field of vision as the union symbol. ### 2. in the case of craft and industrial products originating in the union that are marketed under a geographical indication , the union symbol referred to in paragraph 1 shall appear on the labelling , on the on-line sales site concerned and on advertising material. the geographical indication shall be in the same field of vision as the union symbol.


### 5. after the submission of a union application for the registration of a geographical indication , producers may indicate on the labelling , and in the presentation , of the product that an application has been filed in compliance with union law. ### deleted


### 7. where an application is rejected , any products labelled in accordance with paragraph 4 may be marketed until the stocks are exhausted. ### deleted


### monitoring of the use of geographical indications in the marketplace. ### monitoring the use of geographical indications in the marketplace , including on websites and applications accessible from the union.


### 2. the enforcement authority shall carry out controls , based on a risk analysis and notifications of interested producers of products designated by geographical indications , to ensure conformity with the product specification or the single document or an equivalent to the latter. ### 2. the enforcement authority shall carry out regular controls , based on a risk analysis and notifications of interested producers of products designated by geographical indications , to ensure conformity with the product specification or the single document or an equivalent to the latter.


### 3. where self-declarations are used competent authorities shall carry out random controls. in the event of breaches , member states shall take all necessary measures to remedy the situation. ### 3. where self-declarations are used competent authorities shall carry out controls no later than 3 months since the submission of a self-declaration. in the event of breaches , member states shall take all necessary measures to remedy the situation.


### 3. where self-declarations are used competent authorities shall carry out random controls. in the event of breaches , member states shall take all necessary measures to remedy the situation. ### 3. where self-declarations are used competent authorities shall carry out a control within three months. in the event of breaches , member states shall take all necessary measures to remedy the situation and , if a breach proves to be intentional , the producer concerned may no longer make use of self-declarations.


### (iii) is to be impartial and free from any conflict of interest and in particular is not to be in a situation which may , directly or indirectly , affect the impartiality of its professional conduct as regards the performance of those official control tasks delegated to it; and ### (iii) is to be impartial , independent and free from any conflict of interest and in particular is not to be in a situation which may , directly or indirectly , affect the impartiality of its professional conduct as regards the performance of those official control tasks delegated to it; and


### (iii) are to act impartially and are to be free from any conflict of interest as regards the exercise of those official control tasks delegated to them; and ### (iii) are to act impartially , independently and are to be free from any conflict of interest as regards the exercise of those official control tasks delegated to them; and


### the assessment of fair competition in commercial transactions and the risk of confusing consumers in cases of conflict between geographical indications and trade marks , homonyms or existing products which are legally marketed. ### deleted


### 8. procedures concerning the appointment of the members of the advisory board and its operation shall be specified in its rules of procedures as approved by the management board and shall be made public. ### 8. procedures concerning the appointment of the members of the advisory board and its operation shall be specified in its rules of procedures as approved by the management board , shall ensure that no member can find himself or herself in a conflict of interest , and shall be made public.


### 9. the mandates of members of the advisory board shall be up to 5 years. those mandates may be renewable. ### 9. the mandates of members of the advisory board shall be up to 5 years. those mandates may be renewed once.


### (iii) carrying out analyses into the economic performance , sustainability of production , technical characteristics of the product designated by the geographical indication; ### (iii) carrying out analyses into the economic and ecological performance , sustainability of production , and technical characteristics of the product designated by the geographical indication;


### 4. indications , abbreviations and union symbols may be used in the labelling and advertising materials of manufactured products when the geographical indication refers to a part or component thereof. in that case , the indication , abbreviation or union symbol shall be placed next to the name of the part or component that is clearly identified as a part or component. the union symbol shall not be placed in a manner that suggests to the consumer that the manufactured product rather than the part or component is the object of registration. ### 4. indications , abbreviations and union symbols may be used in the labelling and advertising materials of manufactured products when the geographical indication refers only to a main part or main component thereof. in that case , the indication , abbreviation or union symbol shall be placed next to the name of the part or component that is clearly identified as a part or component. the union symbol shall not be placed in a manner that suggests to the consumer that the manufactured product rather than the part or component is the object of registration.


### 1. member states shall designate one or more enforcement authorities , which may be the same as the competent authorities referred to in article 46(3) responsible for controls in the marketplace and enforcement of geographical indications after the craft and industrial product designated by a geographical indication has completed all production steps , whether it is in storage , transit , distribution , or offered for sale at wholesale or retail level , including in electronic commerce. ### 1. member states shall designate one or more enforcement authorities , which may be the same as the competent authorities referred to in article 46(3) responsible for controls in the marketplace , including on websites and web applications , and enforcement of geographical indications after the craft and industrial product designated by a geographical indication has completed all production steps , whether it is in storage , transit , distribution , or offered for sale at wholesale or retail level , including in electronic commerce.


### 3. member states shall take appropriate administrative and judicial steps to prevent or stop the use of names on products or services that are produced , operated or marketed in their territory and that contravenes the protection of geographical indications provided for in articles 35 and 36. ### 3. member states shall take appropriate administrative and judicial steps to prevent or stop the use of names on products or services that are produced , operated or marketed physically or via the internet in their territory and that contravenes the protection of geographical indications provided for in articles 35 and 36.


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts supplementing this regulation by rules on entrusting the office with the examination and other administrative tasks concerning third country geographical indications for craft and industrial products , other than geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements. ### deleted


### (14) the union imported and consumed one third of the globally traded agricultural products associated with deforestation between 1990 and 2008. over that period , union consumption was responsible for 10% of worldwide deforestation associated with the production of goods or services. even if the relative share of eu consumption is decreasing , eu consumption is a disproportionally large driver of deforestation. the union should therefore take action to minimise global deforestation and forest degradation driven by its consumption of certain commodities and products and thereby seek to reduce its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and global biodiversity loss as well as promote sustainable production and consumption patterns in the union and globally. to have the greatest impact , union policy should aim at influencing the global market , not only supply chains to the union. partnerships and efficient international cooperation with producer and consumer countries are fundamental in that respect. ### (14) the union imported and consumed one third of the globally traded agricultural products associated with deforestation between 1990 and 2008. over that period , union consumption was responsible for 10% of worldwide deforestation associated with the production of goods or services. even if the relative share of eu consumption is decreasing , eu consumption is a disproportionally large driver of deforestation. the union's impact on deforestation also comes from financial sector funding. eu-based financial institutions lent $34.7 billion to the world's top deforesting companies between 2016 and 2020 , earning over €400 million in proceeds directly from the destruction of forests.2a the union should therefore take action to minimise global deforestation and forest degradation driven by its consumption of certain commodities and products , and by the lending of eu-based financial institutions , and thereby seek to reduce its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and global biodiversity loss as well as promote sustainable production and consumption patterns in the union and globally. to have the greatest impact , union policy should aim at influencing the global market , not only supply chains to the union. partnerships and efficient international cooperation with producer and consumer countries are fundamental in that respect.


### (18) as a member of world trade organisation (wto) , the union is committed to promoting a universal , rule-based , open , transparent , predictable , inclusive , non-discriminatory and equitable multilateral trading system under the wto , as well as an open , sustainable , and assertive trade policy. the scope of this regulation will therefore include both commodities and products produced within the union and commodities and products imported to the union. ### (18) the scope of this regulation will therefore include both commodities and products produced within the union and commodities and products imported to the union; the scope will also include goods and products that pose a significant risk of causing deforestation or forest degradation.


### (19) this regulation also follows the commission’s communication on “an open , sustainable and assertive trade policy”38 which stated that with new internal and external challenges and more particularly a new , more sustainable growth model as defined by the european green deal and the european digital strategy , the eu needs a new trade policy strategy –one that will support achieving its domestic and external policy objectives and promote greater sustainability in line with its commitment of fully implementing the un sustainable development goals. trade policy must play its full role in the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic and in the green and digital transformations of the economy and towards building a more resilient europe in the world. ### (19) this regulation also follows the commission’s communication on “an open , sustainable and assertive trade policy”38 which stated that with new internal and external challenges and more particularly a new , more sustainable growth model as defined by the european green deal and the european digital strategy , the eu needs a new trade policy strategy –one that will support achieving its domestic and external policy objectives and promote greater sustainability and uphold human and social rights in line with its commitment of fully implementing the un sustainable development goals. trade policy must play its full role in the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic and in the green and digital transformations of the economy and towards building a more resilient europe in the world.


### (19) this regulation also follows the commission’s communication on “an open , sustainable and assertive trade policy”38 which stated that with new internal and external challenges and more particularly a new , more sustainable growth model as defined by the european green deal and the european digital strategy , the eu needs a new trade policy strategy –one that will support achieving its domestic and external policy objectives and promote greater sustainability in line with its commitment of fully implementing the un sustainable development goals. trade policy must play its full role in the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic and in the green and digital transformations of the economy and towards building a more resilient europe in the world. ### (19) this regulation also follows the commission’s communication on “an open , sustainable and assertive trade policy”38 which stated that with new internal and external challenges and more particularly a new , more sustainable growth model as defined by the european green deal and the european digital strategy , the eu needs a new trade policy strategy –one that will support achieving its domestic and external policy objectives and promote greater sustainability and uphold human rights in line with its commitment of fully implementing the un sustainable development goals. trade policy must play its full role in the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic and in the green and digital transformations of the economy and towards building a more resilient europe in the world.


### (21) the commission should continue to work in partnership with producer countries , and more generally in cooperation with international organisations and bodies , and should be reinforcing its support and incentives with regard to protecting forests and transition to deforestation-free production , acknowledging the role of indigenous people , improving governance and land tenure , increasing law enforcement and promoting sustainable forest management , climate-resilient agriculture , sustainable intensification and diversification , agro-ecology and agroforestry. in doing so it should acknowledge the role of indigenous people in protecting forests. building upon the experience and lessons learned in the context of the already existing initiatives , the union and the member states should work in partnership with producer countries , upon their request , to exploit the multi-functionalities of forest , support them in the transition to sustainable forest management , and address global challenges while meeting local needs and paying attention to the challenges faced by smallholders in line with the communication to stepping up action to protect and restore the world’s forests. the partnership approach should help producer countries in protecting , restoring and sustainably using forest , hence contributing to the objective of this regulation to reduce deforestation and forest degradation. ### (21) the commission should continue to work in partnership with producer countries , and more generally in cooperation with international organisations and bodies , and should be reinforcing its support and incentives with regard to protecting forests , the restoration of forests and transition to deforestation-free production , acknowledging the role of indigenous people , improving governance and land tenure , increasing law enforcement and promoting sustainable forest management , climate-resilient agriculture , sustainable intensification and diversification , agro-ecology and agroforestry. in doing so it should acknowledge , as prominent stakeholders , the role of indigenous people in protecting forests. building upon the experience and lessons learned in the context of the already existing initiatives , the union and the member states should work in partnership with producer countries , upon their request , to exploit the multi-functionalities of forest , support them in the transition to sustainable forest management , and address global challenges while meeting local needs and paying attention to the challenges faced by smallholders in line with the communication to stepping up action to protect and restore the world’s forests. the partnership approach should help producer countries in protecting , restoring and sustainably using forest , hence contributing to the objective of this regulation to reduce deforestation and forest degradation.


### (21) the commission should continue to work in partnership with producer countries , and more generally in cooperation with international organisations and bodies , and should be reinforcing its support and incentives with regard to protecting forests and transition to deforestation-free production , acknowledging the role of indigenous people , improving governance and land tenure , increasing law enforcement and promoting sustainable forest management , climate-resilient agriculture , sustainable intensification and diversification , agro-ecology and agroforestry. in doing so it should acknowledge the role of indigenous people in protecting forests. building upon the experience and lessons learned in the context of the already existing initiatives , the union and the member states should work in partnership with producer countries , upon their request , to exploit the multi-functionalities of forest , support them in the transition to sustainable forest management , and address global challenges while meeting local needs and paying attention to the challenges faced by smallholders in line with the communication to stepping up action to protect and restore the world’s forests. the partnership approach should help producer countries in protecting , restoring and sustainably using forest , hence contributing to the objective of this regulation to reduce deforestation and forest degradation. ### (21) the commission should continue to work in partnership with producer countries , and more generally in cooperation with international organisations and bodies , , local civil society and should be reinforcing its support and incentives with regard to protecting forests and transition to deforestation-free production , acknowledging the role of indigenous people , improving governance and land tenure , increasing law enforcement and promoting sustainable forest management , climate-resilient agriculture , sustainable intensification and diversification , agro-ecology and agroforestry. in doing so it should acknowledge the role of indigenous people in protecting forests. building upon the experience and lessons learned in the context of the already existing initiatives , the union and the member states should work in partnership with producer countries , upon their request , to exploit the multi-functionalities of forest , support them in the transition to sustainable forest management , and address global challenges while meeting local needs and paying attention to the challenges faced by smallholders in line with the communication to stepping up action to protect and restore the world’s forests. the partnership approach should help producer countries in protecting , restoring and sustainably using forest , hence contributing to the objective of this regulation to reduce deforestation and forest degradation.


### (21) the commission should continue to work in partnership with producer countries , and more generally in cooperation with international organisations and bodies , and should be reinforcing its support and incentives with regard to protecting forests and transition to deforestation-free production , acknowledging the role of indigenous people , improving governance and land tenure , increasing law enforcement and promoting sustainable forest management , climate-resilient agriculture , sustainable intensification and diversification , agro-ecology and agroforestry. in doing so it should acknowledge the role of indigenous people in protecting forests. building upon the experience and lessons learned in the context of the already existing initiatives , the union and the member states should work in partnership with producer countries , upon their request , to exploit the multi-functionalities of forest , support them in the transition to sustainable forest management , and address global challenges while meeting local needs and paying attention to the challenges faced by smallholders in line with the communication to stepping up action to protect and restore the world’s forests. the partnership approach should help producer countries in protecting , restoring and sustainably using forest , hence contributing to the objective of this regulation to reduce deforestation and forest degradation. ### (21) the commission should continue to work in partnership with producer countries , and more generally in cooperation with international organisations , local civil society and bodies , and should be reinforcing its support and incentives with regard to protecting forests and transition to deforestation-free production , acknowledging the role of indigenous people , improving governance and land tenure , increasing law enforcement and promoting sustainable forest management , climate-resilient agriculture , sustainable intensification and diversification , agro-ecology and agroforestry. in doing so it should acknowledge the role of indigenous people in protecting forests. building upon the experience and lessons learned in the context of the already existing initiatives , the union and the member states should work in partnership with producer countries , upon their request , to exploit the multi-functionalities of forest , support them in the transition to sustainable forest management , and address global challenges while meeting local needs and paying attention to the challenges faced by smallholders in line with the communication to stepping up action to protect and restore the world’s forests. the partnership approach should help producer countries in protecting , restoring and sustainably using forest , hence contributing to the objective of this regulation to reduce deforestation and forest degradation.


### (32) to strengthen the union’s contribution to halting deforestation and forest degradation , and to ensure that commodities and products from supply chains related to deforestation and forest degradation are not placed on the union market , relevant commodities and products should not be placed or made available on the union market , nor exported from the union market unless they are deforestation-free and have been produced in accordance with the relevant legislation of the country of production. to confirm that this is the case , they should always be accompanied by a due diligence statement. ### (32) to strengthen the union’s contribution to halting deforestation and forest degradation , and to ensure that commodities and products from supply chains related to deforestation and forest degradation are not placed on the union market , relevant commodities and products should not be placed or made available on the union market , nor exported from the union market unless they are deforestation-free and have been produced in accordance with the relevant domestic and international law and standards to confirm that this is the case , they should always be accompanied by a due diligence statement.


### (32) to strengthen the union’s contribution to halting deforestation and forest degradation , and to ensure that commodities and products from supply chains related to deforestation and forest degradation are not placed on the union market , relevant commodities and products should not be placed or made available on the union market , nor exported from the union market unless they are deforestation-free and have been produced in accordance with the relevant legislation of the country of production. to confirm that this is the case , they should always be accompanied by a due diligence statement. ### (32) to strengthen the union’s contribution to halting deforestation , forest degradation and human rights abuses , and to ensure that commodities and products from supply chains related to deforestation , forest degradation and human and labour rights abuses are not placed on the union market , relevant commodities and products should not be placed or made available on the union market , nor exported from the union market unless they are deforestation-free and have been produced in accordance with the relevant legislation of the country of production , international human rights laws and the principle of free , prior and informed consent of indigenous peoples. to confirm that this is the case , they should always be accompanied by a due diligence statement.


### (32) to strengthen the union’s contribution to halting deforestation and forest degradation , and to ensure that commodities and products from supply chains related to deforestation and forest degradation are not placed on the union market , relevant commodities and products should not be placed or made available on the union market , nor exported from the union market unless they are deforestation-free and have been produced in accordance with the relevant legislation of the country of production. to confirm that this is the case , they should always be accompanied by a due diligence statement. ### (32) to strengthen the union’s contribution to halting deforestation , forest degradation and human rights abuses , and to ensure that commodities and products from supply chains related to deforestation , forest degradation and human rights abuses are not placed on the union market , relevant commodities and products should not be placed or made available on the union market , nor exported from the union market unless they are deforestation-free and have been produced in accordance with the relevant legislation of the country of production , international human rights laws and the principle of free , prior and informed consent of indigenous peoples. to confirm that this is the case , they should always be accompanied by a due diligence statement.


### (33) on the basis of a systemic approach , operators should take the appropriate steps in order to ascertain that the relevant commodities and products that they intend to place on the union market comply with the deforestation-free and legality requirements of this regulation. to that end , operators should establish and implement due diligence procedures. the due diligence procedure required by this regulation should include three elements: information requirements , risk assessment and risk mitigation measures. the due diligence procedures should be designed to provide access to information about the sources and suppliers of the commodities and products being placed on the union market , including information demonstrating that the absence of deforestation and forest degradation and legality requirements are fulfilled , inter alia by identifying the country and area of production , including geo-location coordinates of relevant plots of land. these geo-location coordinates that rely on timing , positioning and/or earth observation could make use of space data and services delivered under the union’s space programme (egnos/galileo and copernicus). on the basis of this information , operators should carry out a risk assessment. where a risk is identified , operators should mitigate such risk to achieve no or negligible risk. only after completing the required steps of the due diligence procedure and concluding that no or negligible risk exists that the relevant commodity or product is not compliant with this regulation , should the operator be allowed to place the relevant commodity or product on the union market or to export it. ### (33) on the basis of a systemic approach , operators should take the appropriate steps in order to ascertain that the relevant commodities and products that they intend to place on the union market comply with the deforestation-free , human rights and legality requirements of this regulation. to that end , operators should establish and implement due diligence procedures. the due diligence procedure required by this regulation should include three elements: information requirements , risk assessment and risk mitigation measures. the due diligence procedures should be designed to provide access to information about the sources and suppliers of the commodities and products being placed on the union market , including information demonstrating that the absence of deforestation and forest degradation and legality requirements are fulfilled , inter alia by identifying the country and area of production , including geo-location coordinates of relevant plots of land. these geo-location coordinates that rely on timing , positioning and/or earth observation could make use of space data and services delivered under the union’s space programme (egnos/galileo and copernicus). on the basis of this information , operators should carry out a risk assessment. where a risk is identified , operators should mitigate such risk to achieve no or negligible risk. only after completing the required steps of the due diligence procedure and concluding that no or negligible risk exists that the relevant commodity or product is not compliant with this regulation , should the operator be allowed to place the relevant commodity or product on the union market or to export it.


### (41) the effective and efficient implementation and enforcement of this regulation are essential to achieving its goals. to this end , the commission should set up and manage an information system to support the operators and the competent authorities in presenting and accessing the necessary information on relevant commodities and products placed on the market. the operators should submit the due diligence statements to the information system. the information system should be accessible to competent authorities and customs authorities to facilitate fulfilling their obligations under this regulation. the information system should also be accessible for a wider public , with the anonymised data provided in an open and machine-readable format in line with the union’s open data policy. ### (41) the effective and efficient implementation and enforcement of this regulation are essential to achieving its goals. to this end , the commission should set up and manage an information system to support the operators and the competent authorities in presenting and accessing the necessary information on relevant commodities and products placed on the market. the operators should submit the due diligence statements to the information system. the information system should be accessible to competent authorities and customs authorities , and these authorities should be able to exchange data between member states , to facilitate fulfilling their obligations under this regulation. the information system should also be accessible for a wider public , with the anonymised data provided in an open and machine-readable format in line with the union’s open data policy.


### (47) for this reason , the commission should assess the deforestation and forest degradation risk at a level of a country or parts thereof based on a range of criteria that reflect both quantitative , objective and internationally recognised data , and indications that the countries are actively engaged in fighting deforestation and forest degradation. this benchmarking information should make it easier for operators in the union to exercise due diligence and for competent authorities to monitor and enforce compliance , while also providing an incentive for producer countries to increase the sustainability of their agricultural production systems and reduce their deforestation impact. this should help making supply chains more transparent and sustainable. this benchmarking system should be based on a three-tier classification of countries to be regarded as low , standard or high risk. in order to ensure appropriate transparency and clarity , the commission should in particular make publicly available the data being used for benchmarking , the reasons for the proposed change of classification and the reply of the country concerned. for relevant commodities and products from low risk countries or parts of countries identified as low-risk , operators should be allowed to apply a simplified due diligence , whilst competent authorities should be required to apply enhanced scrutiny on relevant commodities and products from high risk countries or parts of countries identified as high-risk. the commission should be empowered to adopt implementing measures to establish the countries or parts thereof that present a low or high risk of producing relevant commodities and products that are not compliant with this regulation. ### (47) for this reason , the commission should assess the deforestation and forest degradation risk , ,and the risk of violations of human and labour rights , at a level of a country or parts thereof based on a range of criteria that reflect both quantitative , objective and internationally recognised data , and indications that the countries are actively engaged in fighting deforestation and forest degradation. this benchmarking information should make it easier for operators in the union to exercise due diligence and for competent authorities to monitor and enforce compliance , while also providing an incentive for producer countries to increase the sustainability of their agricultural production systems and reduce their deforestation impact. this should help making supply chains more transparent and sustainable. this benchmarking system should be based on a three-tier classification of countries to be regarded as low , standard or high risk. in order to ensure appropriate transparency and clarity , the commission should in particular make publicly available the data being used for benchmarking , the reasons for the proposed change of classification and the reply of the country concerned. for relevant commodities and products from low risk countries or parts of countries identified as low-risk , operators should be allowed to apply a simplified due diligence , whilst competent authorities should be required to apply enhanced scrutiny on relevant commodities and products from high risk countries or parts of countries identified as high-risk. the commission should be empowered to adopt implementing measures to establish the countries or parts thereof that present a low or high risk of producing relevant commodities and products that are not compliant with this regulation.


### (47) for this reason , the commission should assess the deforestation and forest degradation risk at a level of a country or parts thereof based on a range of criteria that reflect both quantitative , objective and internationally recognised data , and indications that the countries are actively engaged in fighting deforestation and forest degradation. this benchmarking information should make it easier for operators in the union to exercise due diligence and for competent authorities to monitor and enforce compliance , while also providing an incentive for producer countries to increase the sustainability of their agricultural production systems and reduce their deforestation impact. this should help making supply chains more transparent and sustainable. this benchmarking system should be based on a three-tier classification of countries to be regarded as low , standard or high risk. in order to ensure appropriate transparency and clarity , the commission should in particular make publicly available the data being used for benchmarking , the reasons for the proposed change of classification and the reply of the country concerned. for relevant commodities and products from low risk countries or parts of countries identified as low-risk , operators should be allowed to apply a simplified due diligence , whilst competent authorities should be required to apply enhanced scrutiny on relevant commodities and products from high risk countries or parts of countries identified as high-risk. the commission should be empowered to adopt implementing measures to establish the countries or parts thereof that present a low or high risk of producing relevant commodities and products that are not compliant with this regulation. ### (47) for this reason , the commission should assess the deforestation and forest degradation risk , and the risk of violations of human rights , at a level of a country or parts thereof based on a range of criteria that reflect both quantitative , objective and internationally recognised data , and indications that the countries are actively engaged in fighting deforestation and forest degradation. this benchmarking information should make it easier for operators in the union to exercise due diligence and for competent authorities to monitor and enforce compliance , while also providing an incentive for producer countries to increase the sustainability of their agricultural production systems and reduce their deforestation impact. this should help making supply chains more transparent and sustainable. this benchmarking system should be based on a three-tier classification of countries to be regarded as low , standard or high risk. in order to ensure appropriate transparency and clarity , the commission should in particular make publicly available the data being used for benchmarking , the reasons for the proposed change of classification and the reply of the country concerned. for relevant commodities and products from low risk countries or parts of countries identified as low-risk , operators should be allowed to apply a simplified due diligence , whilst competent authorities should be required to apply enhanced scrutiny on relevant commodities and products from high risk countries or parts of countries identified as high-risk. the commission should be empowered to adopt implementing measures to establish the countries or parts thereof that present a low or high risk of producing relevant commodities and products that are not compliant with this regulation.


### this regulation lays down rules regarding the placing and making available on the union market , as well as the export from the union market , of cattle , cocoa , coffee , oil palm , soya and wood (“relevant commodities”) and products , as listed in annex i , that contain , have been fed with or have been made using relevant commodities (“relevant products”) , with a view to ### this regulation lays down rules regarding the placing and making available on the union market , as well as the export from the union market , of cattle , cocoa , coffee , oil palm , soya , wood , rubber , maize , colza , cotton , tobacco , shrimps , sugar cane and mining products (“relevant commodities”) and products , as listed in annex i , that contain , have been fed with or have been made using relevant commodities (“relevant products”) , with a view to


### this regulation lays down rules regarding the placing and making available on the union market , as well as the export from the union market , of cattle , cocoa , coffee , oil palm , soya and wood (“relevant commodities”) and products , as listed in annex i , that contain , have been fed with or have been made using relevant commodities (“relevant products”) , with a view to ### this regulation lays down rules regarding the placing and making available on the union market , as well as the export from the union market , of certain commodities , listed in annex i , (“relevant commodities”) and of products , that contain , have been fed with or have been made using relevant commodities or products deriving from them (“relevant products”) , with a view to


### minimising the union’s contribution to deforestation and forest degradation worldwide ### minimising the union’s contribution to deforestation and degradation of forests , grasslands , mangroves , savannahs and peatlands worldwide


### minimising the union’s contribution to deforestation and forest degradation worldwide ### minimising the union’s contribution to deforestation , forest degradation worldwide ecosystem conversion and ecosystem degradation worldwide


### minimising the union’s contribution to deforestation and forest degradation worldwide ### minimising the union’s contribution to deforestation as well as degradation and conversion of forests and other ecosystems worldwide


### (1) ‘deforestation’ means the conversion of forest to agricultural use , whether human-induced or not; ### (1) ‘deforestation’ means the conversion of forest , mangroves , grasslands (flooded or not) or peatlands to agricultural use , whether human-induced or not;


### (1) ‘deforestation’ means the conversion of forest to agricultural use , whether human-induced or not; ### (1) ‘deforestation’ means the conversion of forest to another land use , including agricultural use , whether human-induced or not; this definition also applies to the conversion of forests that are not plantation forests into plantation forests;


### (1) ‘deforestation’ means the conversion of forest to agricultural use , whether human-induced or not; ### (1) ‘deforestation’ means the loss of natural forest as a result of conversion to agriculture or other non-forest land use , conversion to a tree plantation , or severe and sustained degradation;


### (7) ‘sustainable harvesting operations’ means harvesting that is carried out considering maintenance of soil quality and biodiversity with the aim of minimising negative impacts , in a way that avoids harvesting of stumps and roots , degradation of primary forests or their conversion into plantation forests , and harvesting on vulnerable soils; minimises large clear-cuts and ensures locally appropriate thresholds for deadwood extraction and requirements to use logging systems that minimise impacts on soil quality , including soil compaction , and on biodiversity features and habitats; ### (7) ‘sustainable harvesting operations’ means harvesting that is carried out considering maintenance of soil quality and biodiversity with the aim of avoiding negative impacts , in a way that avoids harvesting of stumps and roots , degradation of primary forests or their conversion into plantation forests , and harvesting on vulnerable soils; avoids large clear-cuts and ensures locally appropriate thresholds for deadwood extraction and requirements to use logging systems that avoid negative impacts on soil quality , including soil compaction , and on biodiversity features and habitats;


### that the relevant commodities and products , including those used for or contained in relevant products , were produced on land that has not been subject to deforestation after december 31 , 2020 , and ### that the relevant commodities and products , including those used for or contained in relevant products , were produced on land that has not been subject to deforestation after december 31 , 2008.


### (9) ‘produced’ means grown , harvested , raised , fed from or obtained on relevant plot of land; ### (9) ‘produced’ means grown , harvested , raised , fed from , from birth until slaughter or import into the eu or export from the eu , or obtained on relevant plot of land;


### (28) ‘relevant legislation of the country of production’ means the rules applicable in the country of production concerning the legal status of the area of production in terms of land use rights , environmental protection , third parties’ rights and relevant trade and customs regulations under legislation framework applicable in the country of production; ### (28) ‘relevant law of the country of production 'means: (a) the rules applicable in the country of production concerning the legal status of the area of production , land use rights , environmental protection , third parties’ rights , labour rights and relevant tax , anti-corruption , trade and customs regulations under legal framework applicable in the country of production ;(b) human rights protected under international law , in particular under any treaties and other instruments ratified or endorsed by the country of production. these include instruments protecting: customary tenure rights and the right to free , prior and informed consent (fpic) , as set out among others by the un permanent forum on indigenous issues and un and regional treaty bodies , the right to water , the right to environmental protection and sustainable development , the right to defend human rights and the environment , free from any form of persecution and harassment , labour rights as enshrined in ilo fundamental conventions and other internationally recognised human rights related to land use , access or ownership , as well as the human right to a healthy environment , as defined in the framework principles on human rights and the environment and the standards and good practices identified by the un special rapporteur on human rights and the environment. where national laws fall short of international standards , operators must ensure that the above-mentioned rights are complied with.


### adequate and verifiable information that the production has been conducted in accordance with relevant legislation of the country of production , including any arrangement conferring the right to use the respective area for the purposes of the production of the relevant commodity; ### adequate and verifiable information that the production has been conducted in accordance with relevant legislation of the country of production , including any arrangement conferring the right to use the respective area for the purposes of the production of the relevant commodity , and ensuring that the rights of indigenous peoples to free , prior and informed consent are respected;


### concerns in relation to the country of production and origin , such as level of corruption , prevalence of document and data falsification , lack of law enforcement , armed conflict or presence of sanctions imposed by the united nations security council or the council of the european union; ### concerns in relation to the country or part thereof of production and origin , such as level of corruption , prevalence of document and data falsification , lack of law enforcement , violation of rights of or violence against indigenous peoples , local communities or other customary tenure rights holders , as well as human rights defenders , armed conflict or presence of sanctions imposed by the united nations security council or the council of the european union;


### 1. when placing relevant commodities or products on the union market or exporting them from it , operators are not required to fulfil the obligations under article 10 where they can ascertain that all relevant commodities and products have been produced in countries or parts thereof that were identified as low risk in accordance with article 27. ### deleted


### 3. to carry out the checks referred to in paragraph 1 , the competent authorities shall establish a plan based on a risk-based approach. the plan shall contain at least risk criteria to carry out the risk analysis under paragraph 4 and thereby inform the decisions on checks. in establishing and reviewing the risk criteria , the competent authorities shall take into account in particular the assignment of risk to countries or parts thereof in accordance with article 27 , the history of compliance of an operator or trader with this regulation and any other relevant information. based on the results of the checks and the experience on implementation of the plans , the competent authorities shall review those plans and risk criteria on a regular basis in order to improve their effectiveness. when reviewing the plans , the competent authorities shall establish a reduced frequency of checks for those operators and traders who have shown a consistent record of full compliance with the requirements under this regulation. ### 3. to carry out the checks referred to in paragraph 1 , the competent authorities shall establish a plan based on a risk-based approach. the plan shall contain at least risk criteria to carry out the risk analysis under paragraph 4 and thereby inform the decisions on checks. in establishing and reviewing the risk criteria , the competent authorities shall take into account in particular the assignment of risk to countries or parts thereof in accordance with article 27 , previous failures of an operator or trader to ensure compliance with this regulation , the quantity of relevant commodities and products being placed or made available on the market by the operator or trader , the period of time since the risk assessment for the relevant commodities or products was completed , the proximity of the plots of land on which the relevant commodities and products were produced to forests and other natural ecosystems , and any other relevant information. based on the results of the checks and the experience on implementation of the plans , the competent authorities shall review those plans and risk criteria on a regular basis in order to improve their effectiveness.


### 9. each member state shall ensure that the annual checks carried out by their competent authorities cover at least 5% of the operators placing , making available on or exporting from the union market each of the relevant commodities on their market as well as 5% of the quantity of each of the relevant commodities placed or made available on or exported from their market. ### 9. each member state shall ensure that the annual checks carried out by their competent authorities cover at least 10% of the operators placing , making available on or exporting from the union market each of the relevant commodities on their market as well at least 10% of the quantity of each of the relevant commodities placed or made available on or exported from their market.


### 11. without prejudice to the checks under paragraphs 5 and 6 , competent authorities shall conduct checks referred to in paragraph 1 when they are in possession of evidence or other relevant information , including based on substantiated concerns provided by third parties under article 29 , concerning potential non-compliance with this regulation. ### 11. without prejudice to the checks under paragraphs 5 and 6 , competent authorities shall , without undue delay , conduct checks referred to in paragraph 1 when they are in possession of evidence or other relevant information , including based on substantiated concerns provided by third parties under article 29 , concerning potential non-compliance with this regulation.


### 12. checks shall be carried out without prior warning of the operator or trader , except where prior notification of the operator or trader is necessary in order to ensure the effectiveness of the checks. ### 12. checks shall be carried out without prior warning of the operator or trader.


### and , where appropriate , ### deleted


### 4. competent authorities shall immediately alert competent authorities of other member states and the commission when they detect infringement of this regulation and serious shortcomings that may affect more than one member state. competent authorities shall , in particular , inform competent authorities of other member states when they detect a relevant commodity or product on the market that is not compliant with this regulation , to enable the withdrawal or recall of such commodity or product from sales in all member states. ### 4. competent authorities shall immediately alert competent authorities of other member states and the commission when they detect an actual or potential infringement of this regulation and serious shortcomings that may affect more than one member state. competent authorities shall , in particular , inform competent authorities of other member states when they detect a relevant commodity or product on the market that is , or may be , not compliant with this regulation , to enable the withdrawal or recall of such commodity or product from sales in all member states or to support enforcement action by these competent authorities.


### 1. member states shall make available to the public and the commission , at the latest by 30 april of each year , information on the application of this regulation during the previous calendar year. this information shall include their plans for checks , the number and the results of the controls carried out on operators and traders , including the contents of these checks , the volume of relevant commodities and products checked in relation to the total quantity of relevant commodities and products placed on the market , the countries of origin and of production of relevant commodities and products as well as the measures taken in case of non-compliance and the costs of controls recovered. ### 1. member states shall make available to the public and the commission , at the latest by 30 april of each year , information on the application of this regulation during the previous calendar year. this information shall include their plans for checks and the risk criteria on which they are based , the number and the results of the controls checks carried out on operators and traders , including the results of these checks , the number and the results of the controls carried out on relevant commodities and products including the results of these controls , the volume of relevant commodities and products checked in relation to the total quantity of relevant commodities and products placed on the market , the countries of origin and of production of relevant commodities and products as well as the measures taken in case of non-compliance and the operators and traders against whom such measures were taken as well as the trading name of the non-compliant products , the costs of enforcement activities recovered in each instance , and operators and traders who failed to fulfil their obligations under this regulation and against whom an administrative authority or court has imposed penalties in accordance with article 23 which are final within the preceding four years , including the trading name of the relevant non-compliant products.


### where relevant commodities or products were produced in a country or part thereof listed as high risk in accordance with article 27 , or there is a risk of relevant commodities or products produced in such countries or parts thereof entering the relevant supply chain , each member state shall ensure that the annual checks carried out by their competent authorities cover at least 15% of the operators placing , making available on or exporting from the union market each of the relevant commodities on their market as well as 15% of the quantity of each of the relevant commodities placed or made available on or exported from their market from high risk countries or parts thereof. ### where relevant commodities or products were produced in a country or part thereof listed as high risk in accordance with article 27 , or there is a risk of relevant commodities or products produced in such countries or parts thereof entering the relevant supply chain , each member state shall ensure that the annual checks carried out by their competent authorities cover at least 30% of the operators placing , making available on or exporting from the union market each of the relevant commodities and products on their market as well as 30% of the quantity of each of the relevant commodities and products placed or made available on or exported from their market from high risk countries or parts thereof. competent authorities shall ensure that the annual checks carried out on the basis of this article regularly include all of the elements listed in article 15.


### where , following the checks referred to in article 15 and 16 , possible serious shortcomings have been detected , or risks have been identified pursuant to article 14(6) , the competent authorities may take immediate interim measures , including seizure or suspension of the placing or making available on and exporting from the union market of the relevant commodities and products. ### where , on the basis of the examination of evidence or other relevant information , including based on information exchanged under article 18 and substantiated concerns provided by third parties under article 29 , or following the checks referred to in article 15 and 16 , possible infringements of this regulation have been detected , or risks have been identified pursuant to article 14(6) , the competent authorities may take immediate interim measures , including seizure or suspension of the placing or making available on and exporting from the union market of the relevant commodities and products.


### 1. without prejudice to article 23 , where competent authorities establish that an operator or trader has not complied with its obligations under this regulation or that a relevant commodity or product is not compliant with this regulation , they shall without delay require the relevant operator or trader to take appropriate and proportionate corrective action to bring the non-compliance to an end. ### 1. in addition to the imposition of penalties in accordance with article 23 , where competent authorities establish that an operator or trader has not complied with its obligations under this regulation or that a relevant commodity or product is not compliant with this regulation , they shall without delay require the relevant operator or trader to take corrective action to bring the non-compliance to an end within a specified and reasonable period of time.