### for the purpose of ensuring adequate financing for certain priorities , rules on minimum financial allocations for these priorities should be set for the support under eafrd . for the sake of ensuring a level playing field between farmers , a maximum allocation should also be set for the coupled support under direct payments . furthermore , member states should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for improving the competitiveness , sustainability , and / or quality of the protein crop production . ### for the purpose of ensuring adequate financing for certain priorities , rules on minimum financial allocations for these priorities should be set for the support under eafrd . for the sake of ensuring a level playing field between farmers , both inside and outside of the union , a maximum allocation should also be set for the coupled support under direct payments . the commission should ensure that coupled income support is only granted for production methods that provide added value for the climate and environment and are more animal and environment - friendly than the legal minimum standard requires ; to avoid market disturbances , the commission must ensure coupled payments are not granted in regions where sectors overproduce , to avoid structural surplus and falling prices . furthermore , member states should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for improving the competitiveness , sustainability , and / or quality of the protein crop production if that support is justified by a genuine social or environmental need .


### the strategy should also highlight complementarity both between cap tools and with the other union policies . in particular , each cap strategic plan should take account of environmental and climate legislation where appropriate , and national plans emanating from this legislation should be described as part of the analysis of the current situation . it is appropriate to list the legislative instruments which should specifically be referred to in the cap strategic plan . ### the strategy should also highlight complementarity both between cap tools and with other union policies including cohesion . in particular , each cap strategic plan should take account of environmental and climate legislation , the union’s commitments to policy coherence for development , and national plans emanating from this legislation should be described as part of the analysis of the current situation . it is appropriate to list the legislative instruments which should specifically be referred to in the cap strategic plan .


### the eafrd should support through technical assistance , at the initiative of the commission , actions relating to the fulfilment of the tasks referred to in [ article 7 hzr ] . technical assistance may also be provided , at the initiative of member states , for the purpose of the fulfilment of the tasks necessary for the effective administration and implementation of support in relation to the cap strategic plan . an increase of the technical assistance at the initiative of member states is only available for malta . ### the eafrd should support through technical assistance , at the initiative of the commission , actions relating to the fulfilment of the tasks referred to in [ article 7 hzr ] , including improving the quantity and quality of baseline data available for monitoring the specific objectives laid out in article 6 and the relevance and accuracy of the corresponding indicators laid out in annex i . technical assistance may also be provided , at the initiative of member states , for the purpose of the fulfilment of the tasks necessary for the effective administration and implementation of support in relation to the cap strategic plan . an increase of the technical assistance at the initiative of member states is only available for malta .


### the result - orientation triggered by the delivery model requires a strong performance framework , particularly since cap strategic plans would contribute to broad general objectives for other shared managed policies . a performance - based policy implies annual and multi - annual assessment on the basis of selected outputs , result and impact indicators , as defined in the performance monitoring and evaluation framework . to this end , a limited and targeted set of indicators should be selected in a way which reflects as closely as possible whether the supported intervention contributes to achieving the envisaged objectives . result and output indicators relating to climate - and environment - related objectives may include interventions set out in national environmental and climate - planning instruments emanating from union legislation . ### the result - orientation triggered by the delivery model requires a strong performance framework , particularly since cap strategic plans would contribute to broad general objectives for other shared managed policies , such as water policy . a performance - based policy implies annual and multi - annual assessment on the basis of selected outputs , result and impact indicators , as defined in the performance monitoring and evaluation framework . to this end , a limited and targeted set of indicators should be selected in a way which reflects as closely as possible whether the supported intervention contributes to achieving the envisaged objectives . result and output indicators relating to climate - and environment - related objectives , such as water quality and quantity , should include interventions set out in national environmental and climate - planning instruments emanating from union legislation .


### ' mutual fund ' means a scheme accredited by the member state in accordance with its national law for affiliated farmers to insure themselves , whereby compensation payments are made to affiliated farmers who experience economic losses . ### ' mutual fund ' means a scheme accredited by the member state in accordance with its national law for affiliated farmers to insure themselves , whereby compensation payments are made to affiliated farmers who experience production losses and are able to prove that they undertook precautionary measures in advance .


### those objectives shall be complemented by the cross - cutting objective of modernising the sector by fostering and sharing of knowledge , innovation and digitalisation in agriculture and rural areas , and encouraging their uptake . ### those objectives shall be implemented in a manner to achieve the cross - cutting objectives of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the obligations under the paris agreement , in line with article 11 of the tfeu . where conducive to these goals , the regulation aims at modernising the sector by fostering and sharing of knowledge , techniques and agroecological approaches in agriculture and rural areas , and encouraging their uptake .


### promote employment , growth , social inclusion and local development in rural areas , including bio - economy and sustainable forestry ; ### promote social and territorial cohesion through employment , diversification of activities and income , social inclusion , local development in rural areas , fighting rural poverty and exclusion and improving basic services ;


### when pursuing the specific objectives member states shall ensure simplification and performance of the cap support . ### when pursuing the specific objectives member states shall ensure simplification and performance of the cap support , as well as coherence with the different objectives and existing obligations such as policy coherence for development , and sustainable development goals .


### result indicators relating to the specific objectives concerned and used for the establishment of quantified milestones and targets in relation to those specific objectives in the cap strategic plans and assessing progress towards the targets . the indicators relating to environment - and climate - specific objectives may cover interventions included in relevant national environmental and climate - planning instruments emanating from the union legislation listed in annex xi ; ### result indicators relating to the specific objectives concerned and used for the establishment of quantified milestones and targets in relation to those specific objectives in the cap strategic plans and assessing progress towards the targets . the indicators relating to environment - and climate - specific objectives shall cover interventions included in relevant national environmental and climate - planning instruments emanating from the union legislation listed in annex xi ;


### the common output , result and impact indicators are set out in annex i . ### the common output , result and impact indicators are set out in annex i . progress toward achieving the union aims should be measured using the impact indicators .


### the climate and the environment ; ### the climate , biodiversity and the environment ;


### the farm advisory services shall cover economic , environmental and social dimensions and deliver up to date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . they shall be integrated within the interrelated services of farm advisors , researchers , farmer organisations and other relevant stakeholders that form the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems . ### the farm advisory services shall cover economic , environmental and social dimensions and facilitate acquisition of skills and knowledge needed for sustainable and low input , high autonomy production , including by farmer - to - farmer learning and exchange , delivering information about the most relevant , cost effective and appropriate techniques according to up to date technological , agronomic and scientific information , using where necessary and effective , links with centres of research and innovation . they shall be integrated within the interrelated services of farm advisors , researchers , farmer organisations and other relevant stakeholders that form the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems .


### risk management as referred to in article 70 ; ### risk prevention , mitigation and minimisation , as well as risk management as referred to in article 70 ;


### the basic income support for sustainability ; ### the basic support ;


### the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability ; ### the complementary redistributive support for the first hectares ;


### member states shall reduce the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this chapter for a given calendar year exceeding eur 60 000 as follows : ### member states shall reduce the amount of direct payments to be granted per ultimate beneficial owner pursuant to this chapter for a given calendar year exceeding eur 35 000 as follows :


### member states shall establish an amount per hectare or different amounts for different ranges of hectares , as well as the maximum number of hectares per farmer for which the redistributive income support shall be paid . ### member states shall establish an amount per hectare or different amounts for different ranges of hectares , as well as the maximum number of hectares per farmer for which the redistributive income support shall be paid . the maximum payment entitlement to be set by member states shall not be higher than 30 hectares . member states shall grant access to this payment starting from the first hectare and shall not introduce a higher access threshold .


### coupled income support shall take the form of an annual payment per hectare or animal . ### coupled income support shall take the form of an annual payment per hectare or animal that may be capped by member states to ensure better distribution of the support .


### coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein where these are important for economic , social or environmental reasons : cereals , oilseeds , protein crops , grain legumes , flax , hemp , rice , nuts , starch potato , milk and milk products , seeds , sheepmeat and goatmeat , beef and veal , olive oil , silkworms , dried fodder , hops , sugar beet , cane and chicory , fruit and vegetables , short rotation coppice and other non - food crops , excluding trees , used for the production of products that have the potential to substitute fossil materials . ### coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein , that go beyond minimum legal standards for animal welfare or environment , or where these are important for economic , social or environmental reasons , and their need is justified under the procedure outlined in chapter iii of title v with empirical quantifiable and independently verifiable evidence : cereals , oilseeds , protein crops , grain legumes , flax , hemp , rice , nuts , starch potato , milk and milk products , seeds , sheepmeat and goatmeat , beef and veal , olive oil , silkworms , dried fodder , hops , cane and chicory , fruit and vegetables .


### where the coupled income support concerns bovine animals or sheep and goats , member states shall define as eligibility conditions for the support the requirements to identify and register the animals in compliance with regulation no 1760 / 2000 of the european parliament and of the council32 or council regulation no 21 / 200433 respectively . however , without prejudice to other applicable eligibility conditions , bovine animals or sheep and goats shall be considered as eligible for support as long as the identification and registration requirements are met by a certain date in the claim year concerned to be fixed by the member states . __________________ 32 regulation no 1760 / 2000 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 july 2000 establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products and repealing council regulation no 820 / 97 . 33 council regulation no 21 / 2004 of 17 december 2003 establishing a system for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals and amending regulation no 1782 / 2003 and directives 92 / 102 / eec and 64 / 432 / eec . ### coupled income support referred in article 29 point 2 may only be granted if : the member state demonstrates that it is the only option remaining , notably relating to pastoral systems where environmental schemes or decoupled payments can be difficult to deliver due to grazed commons or transhumance the member state demonstrates the coverage of the additional costs actually incurred and income foregone in order to fulfil the specific objectives , and of article 6 . 3 . __________________ 32 regulation no 1760 / 2000 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 july 2000 establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products and repealing council regulation no 820 / 97 . 33 council regulation no 21 / 2004 of 17 december 2003 establishing a system for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals and amending regulation no 1782 / 2003 and directives 92 / 102 / eec and 64 / 432 / eec .


### the crop - specific payment for cotton shall be granted per hectare of eligible area of cotton . the area shall be eligible only if it is located on agricultural land authorised by the member state for cotton production , sown with varieties authorised by the member state and actually harvested under normal growing conditions . ### the crop - specific payment for cotton shall be granted per hectare of eligible area of cotton . the area shall be eligible only if it is located on agricultural land authorised by the member state for cotton production , sown with varieties authorised by the member state and actually harvested under normal growing conditions . cotton monoculture shall be excluded .


### other sectors referred to in points to , , , to and of article 1 of regulation no 1308 / 2013 . ### other sectors referred to in points to , , , , , , and of article 1 of regulation no 1308 / 2013 .


### the following objectives shall be pursued in the fruit and vegetables sector : ### notwithstanding respect of articles 5 and 6 on overall objectives , the following objectives shall be pursued in the fruit and vegetables sector :


### concentration of supply and the placing on the market of the products of the fruit and vegetables sector , including through direct marketing ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### concentration of supply and the placing on the market of the products of the fruit and vegetables sector , including through direct marketing and without inhibiting the diversity of species and varieties ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ;


### boosting products ' commercial value and quality , including improving product quality and developing products with a protected designation of origin , with a protected geographical indication or covered by a national quality schemes ; those objectives relate to the specific objective set out in point of article 6 ; ### boosting products ' commercial value , diversity and quality , including improving product quality and developing products with a protected designation of origin , with a protected geographical indication or covered by a national quality schemes ; those objectives relate to the specific objective set out in point of article 6 ;


### integrated production ; ### integrated production , promoting , developing and implementing methods of production respectful of the environment , environmentally sound cultivation practices and production techniques , sustainable use of natural resources in particular protection of water , soil and other natural resources , while reducing pesticide and other input dependency ;


### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular concerning sustainable pest control techniques , sustainable use of pesticides and climate change adaptation and mitigation ; ### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular concerning agroecology , sustainable pest control techniques , alternatives to pesticides , requirements of the sustainable use of pesticides directive especially the eight principles of integrated pest management , reducing agrochemical dependency , and contributing to climate change adaptation and mitigation


### training and exchange of best practices in particular concerning sustainable pest control techniques , sustainable use of pesticides and contributing to climate change adaptation and mitigation . ### training and exchange of best practices in particular concerning sustainable pest control techniques , alternatives to pesticides , requirements of the sustainable use of pesticides directive especially the eight principles of integrated pest management , reducing agrochemical dependency and contributing to climate change adaptation and mitigation .


### harvest insurance that contributes to safeguarding producers ' incomes where there are losses as a consequence of natural disasters , adverse climatic events , diseases or pest infestations and at the same time ensuring that beneficiaries take necessary risk prevention measures ; ### harvest insurance that contributes to safeguarding producers ' incomes where there are losses as an unavoidable consequence of natural disasters , extreme and unexpected climatic events , diseases or pest infestations and at the same time ensuring that beneficiaries take necessary risk prevention measures ;


### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular concerning sustainable pest control techniques and sustainable use of pesticides . ### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular concerning agroecological pest control techniques , reduction of the use of pesticides , implementation of integrated pest management and sustainable use of pesticides .


### the member states shall pursue at least one of the specific objectives referred to in article 6 in the apiculture sector . ### notwithstanding the respect of articles 5 and 6 on overall objectives , the member states shall pursue the specific objectives referred to in article 6 in the apiculture sector .


### member states shall substantiate in their cap strategic plans their choice of specific objectives and types of intervention . within the chosen types of intervention , member states shall define the interventions . ### member states shall substantiate in their cap strategic plans their choice of specific objectives and types of intervention . within the chosen types of intervention , member states shall define the interventions . these shall include measures to ensure the reduction of pesticides potentially harmful for bees , and to develop and implement early warning systems between beekeepers and their neighbours to avoid widespread bee losses due to poisoning .


### member states shall pursue one or more of the following objectives in the wine sector : ### notwithstanding respect of articles 5 and 6 on overall objectives , member states shall pursue one or more of the following objectives in the wine sector :


### member states shall pursue one or more of the following objectives in the wine sector : ### member states shall pursue the following objective and one or more of the following objectives to in the wine sector :


### improve performance of union wine enterprises and their adaptation to market demands , as well as increase their competitiveness as regards the production and marketing of grapevine products , including energy savings , global energy efficiency and sustainable processes ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , to , and of article 6 ; ### improve performance of union wine enterprises and their adaptation to european market demands , as well as increase their long - term competitiveness as regards the production and marketing of grapevine products , including energy savings , global energy efficiency and sustainable processes ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , to , and of article 6 ;


### contribute to safeguarding union wine producers ' incomes where they incur losses as a consequence of natural disasters , adverse climatic events , animals , diseases or pest infestations ; that objective relates to the objective set out in point of article 6 ; ### contribute to safeguarding union wine producers ' incomes where they incur losses as a consequence of unavoidable natural disasters , adverse climatic events , animals , diseases or pest infestations , and with any insurance contingent upon the undertaking of risk reduction measures ; that objective relates to the objective set out in point of article 6 ;


### improve competitiveness of union grapevine products in third countries ; that objective relates to the objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### improve sustainability of union grapevine products ; that objective relates to the objectives set out in points and of article 6 ;


### restructuring and conversion of vineyards , including replanting of vineyards where that is necessary following mandatory grubbing up for health or phytosanitary reasons on the instruction of the member state competent authority , but excluding the normal renewal of vineyards consisting of replanting of the same parcel of land with the same grape variety according to the same system of vine cultivation , when vines have to come to the end of their natural life ; ### restructuring and conversion of vineyards , including enhancement of the genetic diversity of vineyards , as well as structural and non - crop biological diversity to prevent monocultural landscapes , soil care including vegetative cover and pesticide free weed control , replanting of vineyards where that is necessary following mandatory grubbing up for health or phytosanitary reasons on the instruction of the member state competent authority , but excluding the normal renewal of vineyards consisting of replanting of the same parcel of land with the same grape variety according to the same system of vine cultivation , when vines have to come to the end of their natural life ;


### harvest insurance against income losses as a consequence of adverse climatic events assimilated to natural disasters , adverse climatic events , animals , plant diseases or pest infestations ; ### harvest insurance against income losses as a consequence of adverse climatic events assimilated to natural disasters , adverse climatic events , animals , plant diseases or pest infestations ; no insurance shall be given unless producers actively undertake measures to minimise these risks ;


### the union financial assistance for harvest insurance referred to in point of article 52 shall not exceed : ### the union financial assistance for harvest insurance referred to in point of article 52 shall be paid only for producers who undertake measures that actively minimise or eliminate risks , and shall not exceed :


### losses referred to in point and against losses caused by adverse climatic events ; ### unavoidable losses referred to in point and against losses caused by adverse climatic events ;


### losses caused by animals , plant diseases or pest infestations . ### unavoidable losses caused by animals , plant diseases or pest infestations .


### the union financial assistance for information actions and promotion referred to in points and of article 52 shall not exceed 50% of eligible expenditure . ### the union financial assistance for information actions and promotion referred to in points and of article 52 shall not exceed 20% of eligible expenditure .


### the member states referred to in article 82 shall pursue one or more of the following objectives in the olive oil and table olives sector : ### notwithstanding respect of articles 5 and 6 on the overall objectives , the member states referred to in article 82 shall pursue at least objective amongst the following objectives in the olive oil and table olives sector :


### reduction of environmental impact of and contribution to climate action through olive cultivation ; that objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### reduction of environmental impact of and contribution to climate action through olive cultivation , including by enhancing the genetic diversity among olive trees , preventing monocultural landscapes , enhancing soil care including vegetative cover and pesticide free weed control ; that objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ;


### research and development of sustainable production methods , including pest resilience , innovative practices boosting economic competitiveness and bolstering market developments ; that objective relates to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ; ### research and development of sustainable production methods , including system approaches to managing pests , alternatives to pesticide use , integrated pest management , maintenance and recovery of biodiversity , agroecosystem resilience to climate change and pests , innovative practices boosting economic inclusiveness and bolstering market developments including income diversification ; that objective relates to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ;


### the member states shall pursue one or more of the following objectives in the other sectors referred to in point of article 39 : ### notwithstanding respect of articles 5 and 6 on overall objectives , the member states shall pursue the following objectives and and may pursue one or more of the other following objectives in the other sectors referred to in point of article 39 :


### planning of production , adjusting production to demand , particularly in terms of quality and quantity , optimisation of production costs and returns on investments and stabilising producer prices ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 ; ### planning of production , adjusting production to demand , particularly in terms of quality , diversity and quantity , optimisation of production costs and returns on investments and stabilising producer prices ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 ;


### concentration of supply and placing on the market of the products concerned ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### concentration of supply and placing on the market of the products concerned , without inhibiting the diversity of products and operators ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ;


### research and development of sustainable production methods , including pest resilience , innovative practices and production techniques boosting economic competitiveness and bolstering market developments ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ; ### research and development of sustainable production methods , including through system based organic plant and animal breeding , focused on enhancement of genetic diversity , pest and climate resilience , structural and non - crop biological diversity to prevent monocultural landscapes , soil care including vegetative cover and pesticide free weed control , innovative practices and production techniques boosting long term economic competitiveness and bolstering market developments ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ;


### ecological packaging ; ### reduction of waste through less packaging and ecological packaging ;


### reducing risks and impacts of pesticide use ; ### significant reduction of pesticide use and dependency ;


### replanting of orchards where that is necessary following mandatory grubbing up for health or phytosanitary reasons on the instruction of the member state competent authority or to adapt to climate change ; ### replanting of orchards where that is necessary following mandatory grubbing up for health or phytosanitary reasons on the instruction of the member state competent authority or to adapt to climate change ; topsoil must not be removed in the grubbing up process ;


### harvest and production insurance that contributes to safeguarding producers ' incomes where there are losses as a consequence of natural disasters , adverse climatic events , diseases or pest infestations and at the same time ensuring that beneficiaries take necessary risk prevention measures . ### harvest and production insurance that contributes to safeguarding producers ' incomes where there are losses as a consequence of unavoidable natural disasters , adverse climatic events , diseases or pest infestations and at the same time ensuring that all beneficiaries take necessary risk prevention measures ; no insurance shall be given , unless producers actively undertake measures to minimise their risks ;


### member states may promote and support collective schemes and result - based payments schemes to encourage farmers to deliver a significant enhancement of the quality of the environment at a larger scale and in a measurable way . ### member states shall promote and support collective schemes and result - based payments schemes to encourage farmers to deliver a significant enhancement of the quality of the environment at a larger scale and in a measurable way .


### member states shall ensure that persons carrying out operations under this type of interventions have access to the knowledge and information required to implement such operations . ### member states shall ensure that persons carrying out operations under this type of interventions have access to the knowledge and information required to implement such operations , including access to expert opinion on the transition to environmentally and climate friendly methods of agricultural production , including organic farming .


### member states shall grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk mitigation and management tools , which help genuine farmers avoid , reduce and manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are not foreseen and outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### member states shall ensure that support is granted only for covering losses of at least 20% of the average annual production or income of the farmer in the preceding three - year period or a three - year average based on the preceding five - year period excluding the highest and lowest entry . ### member states shall ensure that support is granted only where risk mitigation or minimisation measures have been undertaken and for covering losses of at least 30% of the average annual production or income of the farmer in the preceding three - year period or a three - year average based on the preceding five - year period excluding the highest and lowest entry .


### member sates shall limit the support to the maximum rate of 70% of the eligible costs . ### member states shall limit the support to the maximum rate of 50% of the eligible costs .


### at least 5 % of the total eafrd contribution to the cap strategic plan as set out in annex ix shall be reserved for leader , referred to as community - led local development in article 25 of regulation [ cpr ] . ### at least 10 % of the total eafrd contribution to the cap strategic plan as set out in annex ix shall be reserved for leader , referred to as community - led local development in article 25 of regulation [ cpr ] .


### up to 15% of the member state ' s allocation for direct payments set out in annex iv after deduction of the allocations for cotton set in annex vi for calendar years 2021 to 2026 to the member state ' s allocation for eafrd in financial years 2022 &#8211 ; 2027 ; or ### up to 20% of the member state ' s allocation for direct payments set out in annex iv after deduction of the allocations for cotton set in annex vi for calendar years 2021 to 2026 to the member state ' s allocation for eafrd in financial years 2022 &#8211 ; 2027 ; or


### up to 15 percentage points provided that member states use the corresponding increase for eafrd financed interventions addressing the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives referred to in points , and of article 6 ; ### up to 30 percentage points provided that member states use the corresponding increase for eafrd financed interventions addressing the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives referred to in points , and of article 6 ;


### member states shall aim to make , through their cap strategic plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point of article 97 , a greater overall contribution to the achievement of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall contribution made to the achievement of the objective laid down in point of the first subparagraph of article 110 of regulation no 1306 / 2013 through support under the eagf and the eafrd in the period 2014 to 2020 . ### member states shall aim to make , through their cap strategic plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point of article 97 , a greater overall contribution to the achievement of the specific environmental - , climate - and animal welfare - related objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall contribution made to the achievement of the objective laid down in point of the first subparagraph of article 110 of regulation no 1306 / 2013 through support under the eagf and the eafrd in the period 2014 to 2020 .


### targets for each relevant common and , where relevant , cap strategic plan specific result indicators and related milestones . the value of these targets shall be justified in view of the assessment of needs referred to in article 96 . as regards the specific objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 , targets shall be derived from the elements of explanation given in points and of paragraph 2 of this article ; ### targets for each relevant common and , where relevant , cap strategic plan specific result and impact indicators and related milestones . the value of these targets shall be justified in view of the assessment of needs referred to in article 96 . as regards the specific objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 , targets shall be derived from the elements of explanation given in points and of paragraph 2 of this article ;


### the description of the elements that ensure modernisation of the cap referred to in point of article 95 shall highlight the elements of the cap strategic plan that support the modernisation of the agricultural sector and the cap and shall contain in particular : ### the description of the elements that ensure modernisation of the cap referred to in point of article 95 shall highlight the elements of the cap strategic plan that support the modernisation of the agricultural sector and the cap to meet new challenges , including transitioning to sustainability , and shall contain in particular :


### the commission shall assess the proposed cap strategic plans on the basis of the completeness of the plans , the consistency and coherence with the general principles of union law , with this regulation and the provisions adopted pursuant to it and with the horizontal regulation , their effective contribution to the specific objectives set out in article 6 , the impact on the proper functioning of the internal market and distortion of competition , the level of administrative burden on beneficiaries and administration . the assessment shall address , in particular , the adequacy of the strategy of the cap strategic plan , the corresponding specific objectives , targets , interventions and the allocation of budgetary resources to meet the specific cap strategic plan objectives through the proposed set of interventions on the basis of the swot analysis and the ex - ante evaluation . ### the commission shall assess the proposed cap strategic plans on the basis of the completeness of the plans , the consistency and coherence with the general principles of union law , including articles 11 and 208 of the tfeu , with this regulation and the provisions adopted pursuant to it and with the horizontal regulation , their effective contribution to the specific objectives set out in article 6 , the impact on the proper functioning of the internal market and distortion of competition , the compliance with already established long - term national targets set out in or deriving from the legislative instruments referred to in annex xi , the level of administrative burden on beneficiaries and administration . the assessment shall address , in particular , the adequacy of the strategy of the cap strategic plan , the corresponding specific objectives , targets , interventions and the allocation of budgetary resources to meet the specific cap strategic plan objectives through the proposed set of interventions on the basis of the swot analysis and the ex - ante evaluation .


### the aim of the eip shall be to stimulate innovation and improve the exchange of knowledge . ### the aim of the eip shall be to spread sustainable innovative practices and improve the exchange of knowledge , for instance between the research and farming sectors and peer - to - peer acquisition of skills , techniques and approaches , in order to achieve sustainable systems .


### promote the faster and wider transposition of innovative solutions into practice ; and ### promote the faster and wider transposition of innovative solutions , including agroecological solutions , into practice ; and


### support a common learning process related to monitoring and evaluation . ### support a common learning process related to monitoring and evaluation , identifying areas where baseline data is missing or insufficient and for which more relevant and accurate indicators can be developed .


### annual performance reports shall set out key qualitative and quantitative information the implementation of the cap strategic plan by reference to financial data , output and result indicators and in accordance with the second paragraph of article 118 . they shall also include information about realised outputs , realised expenditure , realised results and distance to respective targets . ### annual performance reports shall set out key qualitative and quantitative information the implementation of the cap strategic plan by reference to financial data , output , result and impact indicators and in accordance with the second paragraph of article 118 . they shall also include information about realised outputs and impacts , realised expenditure , realised results and distance to respective targets .


### existing administrative registers such as the iacs , lpis , animal and vineyard registers shall be maintained . the iacs and lpis shall be further developed to better meet the statistical needs of the cap . data from administrative registers shall be used as much as possible for statistical purposes , in cooperation with statistical authorities in member states and with eurostat . ### existing administrative registers such as the iacs , lpis , animal and vineyard registers shall be maintained and kept up to date and accurate , in order to provide assurance of correct spending of eu funds and delivery of results via the new delivery model . the iacs and lpis shall be further developed to better enable the measuring and monitoring of results and impacts of the cap , as defined in articles 5 and 6 , and provide statistical data and information to allow their sound , evidence - based evaluation . data from administrative registers shall be used as much as possible for statistical purposes and to monitor compliance , in cooperation with statistical authorities in member states and with eurostat .


### the commission shall assess intergovernmental agreements notified in accordance with paragraph 1 or 2 . where , following its first assessment , the commission has doubts as to the compatibility of those agreements with union law , in particular with internal energy market legislation and union competition law , the commission shall inform the member states concerned accordingly within nine months of the notification of those agreements . ### the commission shall assess intergovernmental agreements notified in accordance with paragraph 1 or 2 . where , following its first assessment , the commission has doubts as to the compatibility of those agreements with union law , in particular with internal energy market legislation and union competition law , as well as with the objectives of the energy union strategy , the commission shall inform the member states concerned accordingly within nine months of the notification of those agreements .


### identifying common problems in relation to intergovernmental agreements and non - binding instruments and considering appropriate action to address those problems and , where appropriate , proposing solutions ; ### identifying common problems compiling a list of bad practices – a ' blacklist ' – in relation to intergovernmental agreements and non - binding instruments and considering appropriate action to address those problems and , where appropriate , proposing solutions ;


### not later than five years after the date referred to in article [ entry into force of the regulation amending the gfl ] , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall assess the authority’s performance in relation to its objectives , mandate , tasks , procedures and location , in accordance with commission guidelines . the evaluation shall address the possible need to modify the mandate of the authority , and the financial implications of any such modification . ### not later than five years after the date referred to in article [ entry into force of the regulation amending the gfl ] , and every five years thereafter , the authority jointly with the commission shall commission an independent external evaluation of its achievements and performance in relation to its objectives , mandates , tasks , procedures and locations . the evaluation shall be based on the terms of reference issued by the management board in agreement with the commission , and will assess the working practices and the impact of the authority . the evaluation shall take into account the views of all stakeholders , at both community and national level .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament , the council and the management board on the evaluation findings . the findings of the evaluation shall be made public . ### the evaluations and recommendations referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be forwarded to the council and the european parliament , and be made public .


### this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms . this regulation should be applied in accordance with those rights and principles . ### this regulation respects the fundamental and procedural rights and observes the relevant principles recognised in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms . this regulation should be applied in accordance with those rights and principles .


### this regulation should be applied taking into account directives 2010 / 64 / eu30 , 2012 / 13 / eu31 , 2013 / 48 / eu32 , 2016 / 34333 , 2016 / 80034 and 2016 / 1919 of the european parliament and of the council35 , which concern procedural rights in criminal proceedings . _________________ 30 directive 2010 / 64 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 20 october 2010 on the right to interpretation and translation in criminal proceedings . 31 directive 2012 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 may 2012 on the right to information in criminal proceedings . 32 directive 2013 / 48 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2013 on the right of access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings and in european arrest warrant proceedings , and on the right to have a third party informed upon deprivation of liberty and to communicate with third persons and with consular authorities while deprived of liberty . 33 directive 2016 / 343 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2016 on the strengthening of certain aspects of the presumption of innocence and of the right to be present at the trial in criminal proceedings . 34 directive 2016 / 800 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on procedural safeguards for children who are suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings . 35 directive 2016 / 1919 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 october 2016 on legal aid for suspects and accused persons in criminal proceedings and for requested persons in european arrest warrant proceedings . ### this regulation should be applied in accordance with directives 2010 / 64 / eu30 , 2012 / 13 / eu31 , 2013 / 48 / eu32 , 2016 / 34333 , 2016 / 80034 and 2016 / 1919 of the european parliament and of the council35 , which concern procedural rights in criminal proceedings . _________________ 30 directive 2010 / 64 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 20 october 2010 on the right to interpretation and translation in criminal proceedings . 31 directive 2012 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 may 2012 on the right to information in criminal proceedings . 32 directive 2013 / 48 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2013 on the right of access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings and in european arrest warrant proceedings , and on the right to have a third party informed upon deprivation of liberty and to communicate with third persons and with consular authorities while deprived of liberty . 33 directive 2016 / 343 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2016 on the strengthening of certain aspects of the presumption of innocence and of the right to be present at the trial in criminal proceedings . 34 directive 2016 / 800 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on procedural safeguards for children who are suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings . 35 directive 2016 / 1919 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 october 2016 on legal aid for suspects and accused persons in criminal proceedings and for requested persons in european arrest warrant proceedings .


### to this end , freezing and confiscation orders should be transmitted directly by the issuing authority to the executing authority or , where applicable , to a central authority . ### to this end , freezing and confiscation orders should be transmitted directly by the issuing authority to the executing authority and communicated to a central authority responsible for assisting the competent authorities , logging the freezing or confiscation orders transmitted and received at the national level and streamlining the transmission and reception of orders .


### the recognition and execution of a freezing order or a confiscation order should not be refused on grounds other than those stated in this regulation . in particular , it should be possible for the executing authority not to recognise and execute a confiscation order on the basis of the principle ne bis in idem , of the rights of any interested party , or of the right to be present at the trial . ### the recognition and execution of a freezing order or a confiscation order should not be refused on grounds other than those stated in this regulation . in particular , it should be possible for the executing authority not to recognise and execute a confiscation order on the basis of fundamental rights , the principle ne bis in idem , of the rights of any interested party , or of the right to be present at the trial .


### ' confiscation order ' means a final penalty or measure imposed by a court following proceedings in relation to a criminal offence , resulting in the final deprivation of property from a natural or legal person ; ### ' confiscation order ' means a final penalty or measure imposed by a court or a competent authority following proceedings in relation to a criminal , civil or administrative offence , resulting in the final deprivation of property from a natural or legal person ;


### a confiscation order , or a certified copy of it , shall be transmitted together with the certificate provided for in article 7 by the issuing authority directly to the executing authority or , where applicable , to the central authority referred to in article 27 by any means capable of producing a written record under conditions allowing the executing authority to establish authenticity . ### a confiscation order , or a certified copy of it , shall be transmitted together with the certificate provided for in article 7 by the issuing authority directly to the executing authority and communicated to the central authority referred to in article 27 by any means capable of producing a written record under conditions allowing the executing authority to establish authenticity .


### a freezing order shall be transmitted in the form referred to in article 16 by the issuing authority directly to the executing authority , or where applicable to the central authority referred to in article 27 , by any means capable of producing a written record under conditions allowing the executing authority to establish authenticity . ### a freezing order shall be transmitted in the form referred to in article 16 by the issuing authority directly to the executing authority and communicated to the central authority referred to in article 27 , by any means capable of producing a written record under conditions allowing the executing authority to establish authenticity .


### if , in a case referred to in article 3 , the conduct on which the confiscation order is based does not constitute an offence under the law of the executing state ; however , in relation to taxes or duties , customs and exchange , execution of the confiscation order shall not be refused on the ground that the law of the executing state does not impose the same kind of tax or duty or does not contain the same type of rules as regards taxes , duties and customs and exchange regulations as the law of the issuing state ; ### if , in a case referred to in article 3 , the conduct on which the confiscation order is based does not constitute an offence under the law of the executing state ; however , in relation to taxes or duties , customs and exchange , execution of the confiscation order shall not be refused on the ground that the law of the executing state does not impose the same kind of tax or duty or does not contain the same type of rules or offences as regards taxes , duties and customs and exchange regulations as the law of the issuing state ;


### in a case referred to in article 3 , the conduct on which the freezing order is based does not constitute an offence under the law of the executing state ; however , in relation to taxes or duties , customs and exchange , execution of the freezing order shall not be refused on the grounds that the law of the executing state does not impose the same kind of tax or duty or does not contain the same type of rules as regards taxes , duties and customs and exchange regulations as the law of the issuing state ; ### in a case referred to in article 3 , the conduct on which the freezing order is based does not constitute an offence under the law of the executing state ; however , in relation to taxes or duties , customs and exchange , execution of the freezing order shall not be refused on the grounds that the law of the executing state does not impose the same kind of tax or duty or does not contain the same type of rules or offences as regards taxes , duties and customs and exchange regulations as the law of the issuing state ;


### each member state may designate , if it is necessary as a result of the organisation of its internal system , one or more central authorities responsible for the administrative transmission and reception of the freezing or confiscation orders and to assist the competent authorities . the member states shall inform the commission thereof . ### each member state shall designate one central authority responsible for assisting the competent authorities , logging all freezing and confiscation orders transmitted and received at the national level and streamlining the transmission and reception of the freezing and confiscation orders . the member states shall inform the commission thereof .


### all communications , including those intended to deal with difficulties concerning the transmission or authenticity of any document needed for the execution of the freezing or confiscation order , shall be made by direct contact between the issuing state and the executing authority involved or , where the member state has designated a central authority in accordance with article 27 , with the involvement of that central authority . ### all communications , including those intended to deal with difficulties concerning the transmission or authenticity of any document needed for the execution of the freezing or confiscation order , shall be made by direct contact between the issuing state and the executing authority involved and with the involvement of the central authority in accordance with article 27 .


### member states shall regularly collect and maintain comprehensive statistics from the relevant authorities . the statistics collected shall be sent to the commission each year and shall include , in addition to those foreseen in article 11 of directive 2014 / 42 / eu : ### member states shall regularly collect and maintain comprehensive statistics from the relevant authorities and from the central authority pursuant to article 27 . the statistics collected shall be sent to the commission every six months and shall include , in addition to those foreseen in article 11 of directive 2014 / 42 / eu :


### review clause ### reporting and review clause


### by [ five years from the date of application of this regulation ] at the latest , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee on the application of this regulation . if necessary , the report shall be accompanied by proposals for adaptation of this regulation . ### by [ three years from the date of application of this regulation ] at the latest , and every three years thereafter , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee on the application of this regulation . the report shall include , among others , the following elements : an overview of the statistics provided by member states under article 35 ; and&#160 ; an assessment of the possible impact of cross - border freezing and confiscation orders on fundamental rights and freedoms and the rule of law . if necessary , the report shall be accompanied by proposals for adaptation of this regulation .


### where a central authority has been made responsible for the administrative transmission and reception of confiscation orders in the issuing state : ### central authority responsible for assisting the competent authorities , logging all confiscation orders transmitted and received at the national level and streamlining the transmission and reception of the confiscation orders in accordance with article 27 :


### where a central authority has been made responsible for the administrative transmission and reception of freezing orders in the issuing state : ### central authority responsible for assisting the competent authorities , logging all freezing orders transmitted and received at the national level and streamlining the transmission and reception of the freezing orders in accordance with article 27 :


### feed business operators supplying medicated feed to the holder of food - producing animals , or on - farm mixers of medicated feed for food - producing animals shall ensure that the quantities supplied or mixed do not exceed : ### for medicated feed containing antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products , feed business operators supplying such medicated feed to the holder of food - producing animals shall ensure that the quantities supplied or mixed do not exceed :


### sanctions for customs infringements referred to in article 3 ### administrative sanctions for customs infringements referred to in articles 3 to 6


### member states shall ensure that effective , proportionate and dissuasive sanctions are imposed for the customs infringements referred to in article 3 within the following limits : ### member states shall ensure that effective , proportionate and dissuasive administrative sanctions are imposed for the customs infringements referred to in articles 3 to 6 and may decide to impose any sanction or combination of sanctions from the following list : permanent or temporary confiscation of the goods ; permanent or temporary revocation of the status of authorised economic operator ; pecuniary fine of up to 100% of the duties evaded ; pecuniary fine of up to 100% of the value of the goods in the intended market for those goods ; pecuniary fine unrelated to the duties or value of the goods but proportionate to the severity and other circumstances of the infringement .


### member states shall ensure that the limitation period for proceedings concerning a customs infringement referred to in articles 3 to 6 is four years and starts to run on the day on which the customs infringement was committed . ### member states shall ensure that the limitation period for initiating proceedings concerning a customs infringement referred to in articles 3 to 6 is four years and that it starts to run on the day on which the member state concerned discovered that the customs infringement had been committed .


### member states shall ensure that , in the case of continuous or repeated customs infringements , the limitation period starts to run on the day on which the act or omission constituting the customs infringement ceases . ### member states shall ensure that , in the case of continuous or repeated customs infringements , the limitation period starts to run on the day on which the act or omission constituting the customs infringement ceases or when the member state concerned discovers the infringement , whichever is the later date .


### member states shall ensure that the initiation or continuation of any proceedings concerning a customs infringement referred to in articles 3 to 6 is precluded after the expiry of a period of eight years from the day referred to in paragraph 1 or 2 . ### member states shall ensure , without prejudice to article 14 , that the initiation or continuation of any proceedings concerning a customs infringement referred to in articles 3 to 6 is precluded after the expiry of a period of eight years from the day referred to in paragraph 1 or 2 of this article .


### member states shall ensure that the competent authorities have the possibility to temporarily seize any goods , means of transport and any other instrument used in committing the customs infringements referred to in articles 3 to 6 . ### member states shall ensure that the competent authorities have the possibility to temporarily seize any goods , means of transport or other instrument used in committing the customs infringements referred to in articles 3 to 6 . if , following the imposition of a sanction , a member state permanently confiscates such goods , it may opt to destroy , reuse or recycle the goods , as appropriate .


### particular emphasis should be placed on explaining in a coherent , appropriate and timely manner not only risk assessment findings themselves but also how these are utilized to help inform risk management decisions along with other legitimate factors , where relevant . ### particular emphasis should be placed on making publicly available in a clear , objective and timely manner not only risk assessment findings themselves but also detailed information on the elaboration , discussion and adoption of risk management decisions .


### the general plan should identify the key factors to be taken into account when risk communications’ activities are considered , such as the different levels of risk , the nature of the risk and its potential public health impact , who and what are directly or indirectly affected by the risk , the levels of risk exposure , the ability to control risk and other factors that influence risk perception including the level of urgency as well as the applicable legislative framework and relevant market context . the general plan should also identify the tools and channels to be used and should establish appropriate mechanisms to ensure coherent risk communication . ### the general plan should lay down the practical arrangements for making available to the public the necessary information to achieve a high level of transparency of the risk management process . it should identify the key factors to be taken into account when risk communications’ activities are considered , such as the different levels of risk , the nature of the risk and its potential public health impact , who and what are directly or indirectly affected by the risk , the levels of risk exposure , the ability to control risk and other factors that influence risk perception including the level of urgency as well as the applicable legislative framework and relevant market context . the general plan should also identify the tools and channels to be used and should establish appropriate mechanisms to ensure effective risk communication .


### transparency of the risk assessment process contributes to the authority acquiring greater legitimacy in the eyes of the consumers and general public in pursuing its mission , increases their confidence in its work and ensures that the authority is more accountable to the union citizens in a democratic system . it is therefore essential to maintain the confidence of the general public and other interested parties in the risk analysis process underpinning union food law and in particular in the risk assessment , including the organisation and independence of the authority and transparency . ### the lack of transparency of the risk assessment process has contributed to the authority losing legitimacy in the eyes of the consumers and general public in pursuing its mission , eroded their confidence in its work and failed to make the authority more accountable to the union citizens in a democratic system . it is therefore essential to rebuild the confidence of the general public and other interested parties in the risk analysis process underpinning union food law and in particular in the risk assessment , including the functioning and independence of the authority and transparency .


### it is appropriate to align the composition of the management board of the authority to the common approach on decentralised agencies , in accordance with the joint statement of the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on decentralised agencies of 201222 . __________________ 22 https : / / europa . eu / european - union / sites / europaeu / files / docs / body / joint_statement_and_common_approach_2012_en . pdf . ### whilst maintaining a clear separation between risk assessment and risk management , it is appropriate to align the composition of the management board of the authority to the common approach on decentralised agencies , in accordance with the joint statement of the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on decentralised agencies of 201222 . __________________ 22 https : / / europa . eu / european - union / sites / europaeu / files / docs / body / joint_statement_and_common_approach_2012_en . pdf .


### the fitness check of the general food law identified certain shortcomings in the long - term capability of the authority to maintain its high - level expertise . in particular , there has been a decrease in the number of candidates applying to be members of the scientific panels . the system has thus to be strengthened and member states should take a more active role to ensure that a sufficient pool of experts is available to meet the needs of the union risk assessment system in terms of high level of scientific expertise , independence and multidisciplinary expertise . ### the fitness check of the general food law identified certain shortcomings in the long - term capacity of the authority to maintain its high - level expertise . in particular , there has been a decrease in the number of candidates applying to be members of the scientific panels . member states should support the dissemination of the authority’s calls for expressions of interest for membership of the scientific panels and scientific committee , to ensure that a sufficient pool of experts is available to meet the needs of the union risk assessment system in terms of high level of scientific expertise , independence and multidisciplinary expertise .


### to preserve the independence of the risk assessment from risk management and from other interests at union level , it is appropriate that the nomination of the members of the scientific panels by the member states , their selection by the executive director of the authority and their appointment by the management board of the authority are based on strict criteria ensuring the excellence and independence of the experts while ensuring the required multidisciplinary expertise for each panel . it is also essential to this end that the executive director whose function is to defend efsa’s interests and in particular the independence of its expertise has a role in the selection and appointment of those scientific experts . further measures should also be put in place to ensure that scientific experts have the means to act independently . ### to preserve the independence of the risk assessment from risk management and from other interests at union level , it is appropriate that the selection of the members of the scientific panels by the executive director of the authority and their appointment by the management board of the authority are based on strict criteria , such as the absence of any links to industry , ensuring the excellence and independence of the experts while ensuring the required multidisciplinary expertise for each panel . it is also essential to this end that the executive director whose function is to defend efsa’s interests and in particular the independence of its expertise has a role in the selection and appointment of those scientific experts . measures , including proper financial compensation , should be put in place to ensure that scientific experts have the means to act independently and to dedicate sufficient time to their risk assessment work for the authority .


### the authority should have knowledge of the subject matter of all studies performed by an applicant with a view to a future application for an authorisation under union food law . to this end , it is necessary and appropriate that business operators commissioning the studies and laboratories carrying them out notify those studies to the authority when commissioned . information about the notified studies should be made public only once a corresponding application for authorisation has been made public in accordance with the applicable rules on transparency . ### the authority should have knowledge of the subject matter of all studies performed by an applicant with a view to a future application for an authorisation under union food law . to this end , it is necessary and appropriate that business operators commissioning the studies and the institution carrying them out , e . g . laboratories , institutes or universities , notify those studies to the authority when commissioned . information about the notified studies should be made public only once a corresponding application for authorisation has been made public in accordance with the applicable rules on transparency .


### there are certain public concerns about the authority’s assessment in the area of authorisation being primarily based on industry studies . the authority already makes searches in scientific literature to be able to consider other data and studies existing on the subject matter submitted to its assessment . in order to provide an additional level of guarantee ensuring that the authority can have access to all relevant scientific data and studies available on a subject matter of an authorisation procedure , it is appropriate to provide for a consultation of third parties in order to identify whether other relevant scientific data or studies are available . to increase the effectiveness of the consultation , the consultation should take place when the studies submitted by industry included in an application for authorisation are made public , under the transparency rules of this regulation . ### there are certain public concerns about the authority’s assessment in the area of authorisation being primarily based on industry studies . if there is a new application , the authority shall always conduct searches in scientific literature to be able to consider other data and studies existing on the subject matter submitted to its assessment , and demand additional studies if needed . in order to provide an additional level of guarantee ensuring that the authority can have access to all relevant scientific data and studies available on a subject matter of an authorisation procedure , it is appropriate to provide for a consultation of third parties in order to identify whether other relevant scientific data or studies are available . to increase the effectiveness of the consultation , the consultation should take place immediately after the studies submitted by industry included in an application for authorisation have been made public , under the transparency rules of this regulation .


### ensure that accurate , appropriate and timely information is interactively exchanged , based on the principles of transparency , openness , and responsiveness ; ### ensure that accurate , complete and timely information is interactively exchanged , including with all interested parties , based on the principles of transparency , openness , and responsiveness ;


### four members with the right to vote representing civil society and food chain interests namely , one from consumers organisations , one from environmental non - governmental organisations , one from farmers organisations and one from industry organisations . those members shall be appointed by the council in consultation with the european parliament on the basis of a list drawn up by the commission which includes more names than there are posts to be filled . the list drawn up by the commission shall be forwarded to the european parliament , together with the relevant background documents . as quickly as possible and within three months of notification , the european parliament may submit its views for consideration to the council , which shall then appoint those members . ### four members with the right to vote representing civil society namely , two from consumers organisations and two from environmental non - governmental organisations . those members shall be appointed by the council in consultation with the european parliament on the basis of a list drawn up by the commission which includes more names than there are posts to be filled . the list drawn up by the commission shall be forwarded to the european parliament , together with the relevant background documents . as quickly as possible and within three months of notification , the european parliament may submit its views for consideration to the council , which shall then appoint those members .


### the term of office of members and alternate members shall be four years . however , the term of office of the members referred to in paragraph 1a and shall not be limited in duration . the term of office of the members referred to in paragraph 1a may be renewable only once . ” , ### the term of office of members and alternate members shall be four years . the term of office of the members referred to in paragraph 1a may be renewable only once . ” ,


### a union register of studies commissioned by business operators to obtain an authorisation under union food law is hereby established . business operators shall notify , without delay , to the authority the subject matter of any study commissioned to support a future application for an authorisation under union food law . the register shall be managed by the authority . ### a union register of studies commissioned by business operators to obtain an authorisation under union food law is hereby established . business operators shall notify , without delay , to the authority the subject matter and main research questions of any study commissioned to support a future application for an authorisation under union food law . the register shall be managed by the authority .


### the notification obligation under paragraph 1 , also applies to union laboratories carrying out those studies . ### the notification obligation under paragraph 1 also applies to any institution carrying out the studies , including laboratories , institutes or universities .


### the authority shall carry out its activities with a high level of transparency . it shall in particular make public without delay : ### the authority shall ensure a high level of transparency , in line with the aarhus convention and regulation no 1367 / 2006 , without prejudice to regulation no 1049 / 2001 , as well as in line with with directive 2003 / 4 / ec , providing for an active and systematic dissemination to the public of environmental information . it shall in particular make public without delay :


### where an applicant submits a request for confidentiality , it shall provide a non - confidential version and a confidential version of the information submitted in accordance with standard data formats , where they exist , pursuant to article 39f . the non - confidential version shall be without the information the applicant deems confidential in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of article 39 . the confidential version shall contain all information submitted , including information the applicant deems confidential . information requested to be treated as confidential in the confidential version shall be clearly marked . the applicant shall clearly indicate the grounds on the basis of which confidentiality is requested for the different pieces of information . ### where an applicant submits a request for confidentiality , it shall provide a non - confidential version and a confidential version of the information submitted in accordance with standard data formats , where they exist , pursuant to article 39f . the non - confidential version shall edit , with black bars , the information for which the applicant requests confidential treatment in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of article 39 . the confidential version shall contain all information submitted , including information the applicant considers confidential . information requested to be treated as confidential in the confidential version shall be clearly marked . the applicant shall clearly indicate the verifiable justifications on the basis of which confidentiality is requested for each of the different pieces of information .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament , the council and the management board on the evaluation findings . the findings of the evaluation shall be made public . ### the evaluations and recommendations referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be forwarded to the council and the european parliament , and shall be made public .


### the situation of the union air carrier concerned , notably in terms of aspects such as frequency of services , utilisation of capacity , network effect , sales , market share , profits , return on capital , investment and employment ; ### the situation of the union air carrier concerned , notably in terms of aspects such as frequency of services , utilisation of capacity , network effect , sales , market share , profits , return on capital , environmental protection , investment and employment ;


### the foreseeable evolution of the situation of the union air carrier concerned notably in terms of frequency of services , utilisation of capacity , network effect , sales , market share , profits , return on capital , investment and employment ; ### the foreseeable evolution of the situation of the union air carrier concerned notably in terms of frequency of services , utilisation of capacity , network effect , sales , market share , profits , return on capital , environmental protection , investment and employment ;


### proposal for a decision of the european parliament and of the council establishing a programme on interoperability solutions for european public administrations , businesses and citizens interoperability as a means for modernising the public sector ### proposal for a decision of the european parliament and of the council establishing a programme on interoperability frameworks and solutions for european public administrations , businesses and citizens interoperability as a means for modernising the public sector


### with decision no 922 / 2009 / ec ceasing to apply on 31 december 2015 , a new union programme on interoperability solutions for european public administrations , businesses and citizens is needed in order to map and analyse the overall interoperability landscape in europe and avoid its fragmentation . the programme will enable , support and promote a holistic approach to the collection , assessment , development , establishment , industrialisation , operation , improvement and maintenance of interoperability solutions , including solutions that facilitate the re - use of data as well as its exchange , in support of european public administrations’ cross - border or cross - sector interactions with each other and with enterprises and citizens . finally , the programme will promote the re - usability , integration and convergence of existing solutions , including those derived from other union policy areas . ### with decision no 922 / 2009 / ec ceasing to apply on 31 december 2015 , a new union programme on interoperability solutions for european public administrations , businesses and citizens is needed in order to map and analyse the overall interoperability landscape in europe and avoid electronic barriers , public service incompatibilities and fragmentation . the programme will enable , support and promote a holistic approach to the collection , assessment , development , establishment , industrialisation , operation , improvement and maintenance of interoperability solutions , including solutions that facilitate the re - use of data as well as its exchange , in support of european public administrations ' cross - border or cross - sector interactions with each other and with enterprises and citizens . finally , the programme will promote the re - usability , integration and convergence of existing solutions , including those derived from other union policy areas . the isa2 programme should build upon the experience gained with the ida , idabc and isa programmes , and the progress of the digital agenda for europe , in particular the advances for interoperability reached by the bundling of large scale pilots . as the scope of the isa2 programme is expanded to include interactions of public administration with businesses and citizens , high levels of security and privacy guarantees should be assured .


### solutions established or operated under the present isa2 programme should , as far as possible , form part of a consistent environment of services facilitating interaction between european public administrations , enterprises and citizens , and ensuring , facilitating and enabling cross - border or cross - sector interoperability . ### common frameworks and solutions established or operated under the isa2 programme should form part of a consistent environment of common frameworks and services facilitating interaction between european public administrations , enterprises and citizens , and ensuring , facilitating and enabling cross - border or cross - sector interoperability .


### the isa2 programme should contribute to the implementation of any follow - on initiatives in the context of europe 2020 and the dae . in order to avoid any duplication of effort , it should take account of other union programmes in the field of ict solutions , services and infrastructures , in particular the cef laid down in regulation 1316 / 2013 / eu and horizon 2020 laid down in regulation no 1291 / 2013 . ### the isa2 programme should contribute to the implementation of any follow - on initiatives in the context of europe 2020 and the dae . in order to avoid any duplication of effort , it should take account of , and contribute to , other union programmes in the field of ict solutions , services and infrastructures , in particular the cef laid down in regulation 1316 / 2013 / eu and horizon 2020 laid down in regulation no 1291 / 2013 .


### through the isa2 programme , the union shall identify , create and operate interoperability solutions implementing union policies . these solutions shall subsequently be provided for unlimited use to other union institutions and bodies , and to national , regional and local public administrations , thus facilitating cross - border or cross - sector interaction between them . ### through the isa2 programme , the union shall work together with the member states to identify , create and operate interoperability solutions implementing union policies . these solutions , best practices and guidelines shall subsequently be provided for unlimited use to other union institutions and bodies , and to national , regional and local public administrations , thus facilitating cross - border or cross - sector interaction between them . in doing so , the union shall also animate and support communities working around the relevant issues and reach out to industry and civil society to work with them on supporting interoperability and its relation to the better provision of public services .


### the assessment , improvement , establishment , industrialisation , operation and re - use of existing cross - border or cross - sector interoperability solutions ; ### the assessment , improvement , establishment , industrialisation , operation and re - use of existing cross - border or cross - sector interoperability frameworks and solutions ;


### the development , establishment , industrialisation , operation and re - use of new cross - border or cross - sector interoperability solutions ; ### the development , establishment , industrialisation , operation and re - use of new cross - border or cross - sector interoperability frameworks and solutions ;


### the establishment and maintenance of the eic as an instrument to facilitate the re - use of existing interoperability solutions and to identify the areas where such solutions are still lacking ; ### the establishment and maintenance of the eic as an instrument to facilitate the re - use of existing interoperability frameworks and solutions and to identify the areas where such frameworks and solutions are still lacking ;


### the development of mechanisms that will measure and quantify the benefits of interoperability solutions . ### the development of mechanisms that will measure and quantify the benefits of interoperability frameworks and solutions .


### be based on utility and driven by identified needs ; ### be selected based on utility and priorities and driven by identified needs and programme objectives ;


### – monitoring and control . ### – – monitoring , control and ex - post impact evaluation ,


### the establishment or improvement of interoperability solutions shall , where appropriate , build on or be accompanied by the sharing of experience and the exchange and promotion of good practices . the sharing of experience and good practices between all stakeholders and relevant public consultations shall be encouraged . ### the establishment or improvement of interoperability frameworks and solutions shall , where appropriate , build on or be accompanied by the sharing of experience and the exchange and promotion of good practices . the sharing of experience and good practices between all stakeholders and relevant public consultations shall be encouraged . particular attention shall be paid to the engagement of member states , securing the cooperation from national experts on interoperability .


### the commission shall report annually to the isa2 committee on the implementation of the programme . ### the commission shall report annually to the isa2 committee on the implementation of the programme and on the evolution of its performance indicators .


### the evaluations shall examine issues such as the relevance , effectiveness , efficiency , utility , sustainability and coherence of programme actions . the final evaluation shall , in addition , examine the extent to which the programme has achieved its objective . ### the evaluations shall examine issues such as the relevance , effectiveness , efficiency , utility , citizen and business satisfaction , sustainability , coherence , level of adoption and impact of programme actions and a risk assessment . the evaluations shall also examine the extent to which the programme has achieved its objectives in accordance with well - defined critical success factors and indicators .


### the evaluation of the isa2 programme shall contain , where applicable , information regarding : ### the evaluation of the isa2 programme shall contain information regarding :


### the common fisheries policy should contribute to the protection of the marine environment , to the sustainable management of all commercially exploited species , and in particular to the achievement of good environmental status in the marine environment by 2020 in accordance with article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council . 40 __________________ 40 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . ### the common fisheries policy should ensure the protection of the marine environment and the sustainable management of all commercially exploited species and should contribute to the achievement of good environmental status in the marine environment by 2020 in accordance with article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council . 40 __________________ 40 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy .


### five years after the entry into force of this regulation , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall ensure an evaluation of the impact of the multiannual plan on the stocks to which this regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks . the commission shall submit the results of this evaluation to the european parliament and to the council . ### three years after the entry into force of this regulation , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall ensure an evaluation of the impact of the multiannual plan on the stocks to which this regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks , in particular as regards the progress achieved towards restoring and maintaining fish stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield . the commission shall submit the results of this evaluation to the european parliament and to the council and may , where appropriate and taking into account the most recent scientific advice , propose adaptations to the multiannual plan or initiate modifications to the delegated acts .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu , should be respected in the implementation of the erdf and the cohesion fund , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the erdf and the cohesion fund should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in articles 11 and 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu , should be respected in the implementation of the erdf and the cohesion fund , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure barrier - free accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the erdf and the cohesion fund should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in articles 11 and 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### in addition , investments under the erdf should contribute to the development of a comprehensive high - speed digital infrastructure network , and to promoting clean and sustainable multimodal urban mobility . ### in addition , investments under the erdf should contribute to the development of a comprehensive high - speed digital infrastructure network , and to promoting clean and sustainable multimodal urban mobility , with a focus on walking , cycling , public transport and shared mobility .


### this regulation should set out the different types of activities the costs of which may be supported by means of investments from the erdf and the cohesion fund , under their respective objectives as set out in the tfeu . the cohesion fund should be able to support investments in the environment and in ten - t . with regard to the erdf , the list of activities should be simplified and it should be able to support investments in infrastructure , investments in relation to access to services , productive investments in sme ' s , equipment , software and intangible assets , as well as measures with regard to information , communication , studies , networking , cooperation , exchange of experiences and activities involving clusters . in order to support the programme implementation , both funds should also be able to support technical assistance activities . finally , in order to support provide for a broader range of interventions for interreg programmes , the scope should be enlarged to also include the sharing a broad range of facilities and human resources and costs linked to measures within the scope of the esf + . ### this regulation should set out the different types of activities the costs of which may be supported by means of investments from the erdf and the cohesion fund , under their respective objectives as set out in the tfeu . the cohesion fund and erdf should be able to support investments in the environment and in ten - t . with regard to the erdf , the list of activities should be simplified and it should be able to support investments in infrastructure , safety of existing tunnels and bridges , investments in relation to access to services , productive investments in sme ' s , equipment , software and intangible assets , as well as measures with regard to information , communication , studies , networking , cooperation , exchange of experiences and activities involving clusters . in order to support the programme implementation , both funds should also be able to support technical assistance activities . finally , in order to support provide for a broader range of interventions for interreg programmes , the scope should be enlarged to also include the sharing a broad range of facilities and human resources and costs linked to measures within the scope of the esf + .