### (56) in order to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of defining sustainability standards and laying down criteria for the recognition of existing sustainability standards; clarifying or adding items to be supplied as part of accompanying information; entrusting the euipo with the tasks related to scrutiny for opposition and the opposition procedure , operation of the register , publication of standard amendments to a product specification , consultation in the context of cancellation procedure , establishment and management of an alert system informing applicants about the availability of their geographical indication as a domain name , scrutiny of third country geographical indications other than geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications34 , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements; establishing appropriate criteria for monitoring performance of the euipo in the execution of the tasks entrusted to it; laying down additional rules on the use of geographical indications to identify ingredients in processed products; laying down additional rules for determining the generic status of terms; establishing the restrictions and derogations with regard to the sourcing of feed in the case of a designation of origin; establishing restrictions and derogations with regard to the slaughtering of live animals or with regard to the sourcing of raw materials; laying down rules for determining the use of the denomination of a plant variety or of an animal breed; laying down rules which limit the information contained in the product specification for geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down further details of the eligibility criteria for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down additional rules to provide for appropriate certification and accreditation procedures to apply in respect of product certification bodies; laying down additional rules to further detail protection of traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down for traditional specialities guaranteed additional rules for determining the generic status of terms , conditions for use of plant variety and animal breed denominations , and relation to intellectual property rights; defining additional rules for joint applications concerning more than one national territory and complementing the rules of the application process for traditional specialities guaranteed; complementing the rules for the opposition procedure for traditional specialities guaranteed to establish detailed procedures and deadlines; supplementing the rules regarding the amendment application process for traditional specialities guaranteed; supplementing the rules regarding the cancellation process for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down detailed rules relating to the criteria for optional quality terms; reserving an additional optional quality term , laying down its conditions of use; laying down derogations to the use of the term ‘mountain product’ and establishing the methods of production , and other criteria relevant for the application of that optional quality term , in particular , laying down the conditions under which raw materials or feedstuffs are permitted to come from outside the mountain areas. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making35 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. ### (56) in order to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of defining sustainability standards and laying down criteria for the recognition of existing sustainability standards , including animal welfare , biodiversity protection and decent work conditions; clarifying or adding items to be supplied as part of accompanying information; entrusting the euipo with the tasks related to scrutiny for opposition and the opposition procedure , operation of the register , publication of standard amendments to a product specification , consultation in the context of cancellation procedure , establishment and management of an alert system informing applicants about the availability of their geographical indication as a domain name , scrutiny of third country geographical indications other than geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications34 , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements; establishing appropriate criteria for monitoring performance of the euipo in the execution of the tasks entrusted to it; laying down additional rules on the use of geographical indications to identify ingredients in processed products; laying down additional rules for determining the generic status of terms; establishing the restrictions and derogations with regard to the sourcing of feed in the case of a designation of origin; establishing restrictions and derogations with regard to the slaughtering of live animals or with regard to the sourcing of raw materials; laying down rules for determining the use of the denomination of a plant variety or of an animal breed; laying down rules which limit the information contained in the product specification for geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down further details of the eligibility criteria for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down additional rules to provide for appropriate certification and accreditation procedures to apply in respect of product certification bodies; laying down additional rules to further detail protection of traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down for traditional specialities guaranteed additional rules for determining the generic status of terms , conditions for use of plant variety and animal breed denominations , and relation to intellectual property rights; defining additional rules for joint applications concerning more than one national territory and complementing the rules of the application process for traditional specialities guaranteed; complementing the rules for the opposition procedure for traditional specialities guaranteed to establish detailed procedures and deadlines; supplementing the rules regarding the amendment application process for traditional specialities guaranteed; supplementing the rules regarding the cancellation process for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down detailed rules relating to the criteria for optional quality terms; reserving an additional optional quality term , laying down its conditions of use; laying down derogations to the use of the term ‘mountain product’ and establishing the methods of production , and other criteria relevant for the application of that optional quality term , in particular , laying down the conditions under which raw materials or feedstuffs are permitted to come from outside the mountain areas. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making35 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.


### (56) in order to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of defining sustainability standards and laying down criteria for the recognition of existing sustainability standards; clarifying or adding items to be supplied as part of accompanying information; entrusting the euipo with the tasks related to scrutiny for opposition and the opposition procedure , operation of the register , publication of standard amendments to a product specification , consultation in the context of cancellation procedure , establishment and management of an alert system informing applicants about the availability of their geographical indication as a domain name , scrutiny of third country geographical indications other than geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications34 , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements; establishing appropriate criteria for monitoring performance of the euipo in the execution of the tasks entrusted to it; laying down additional rules on the use of geographical indications to identify ingredients in processed products; laying down additional rules for determining the generic status of terms; establishing the restrictions and derogations with regard to the sourcing of feed in the case of a designation of origin; establishing restrictions and derogations with regard to the slaughtering of live animals or with regard to the sourcing of raw materials; laying down rules for determining the use of the denomination of a plant variety or of an animal breed; laying down rules which limit the information contained in the product specification for geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down further details of the eligibility criteria for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down additional rules to provide for appropriate certification and accreditation procedures to apply in respect of product certification bodies; laying down additional rules to further detail protection of traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down for traditional specialities guaranteed additional rules for determining the generic status of terms , conditions for use of plant variety and animal breed denominations , and relation to intellectual property rights; defining additional rules for joint applications concerning more than one national territory and complementing the rules of the application process for traditional specialities guaranteed guaranteed; complementing the rules for the opposition procedure for traditional specialities guaranteed to establish detailed procedures and deadlines; supplementing the rules regarding the amendment application process for traditional specialities guaranteed; supplementing the rules regarding the cancellation process for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down detailed rules relating to the criteria for optional quality terms; reserving an additional optional quality term , laying down its conditions of use; laying down derogations to the use of the term ‘mountain product’ and establishing the methods of production , and other criteria relevant for the application of that optional quality term , in particular , laying down the conditions under which raw materials or feedstuffs are permitted to come from outside the mountain areas. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making35 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. ### (56) in order to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of defining sustainability standards and laying down criteria for the recognition of existing sustainability standards; clarifying or adding items to be supplied as part of accompanying information; establishment and management of an alert system informing applicants about the availability of their geographical indication as a domain name; establishing appropriate criteria for monitoring performance of the euipo in the execution of the tasks entrusted to it; laying down additional rules on the use of geographical indications to identify ingredients in processed products; laying down additional rules for determining the generic status of terms; establishing the restrictions and derogations with regard to the sourcing of feed in the case of a designation of origin; establishing restrictions and derogations with regard to the slaughtering of live animals or with regard to the sourcing of raw materials; laying down rules for determining the use of the denomination of a plant variety or of an animal breed; laying down rules which limit the information contained in the product specification for geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down further details of the eligibility criteria for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down additional rules to provide for appropriate certification and accreditation procedures to apply in respect of product certification bodies; laying down additional rules to further detail protection of traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down for traditional specialities guaranteed additional rules for determining the generic status of terms , conditions for use of plant variety and animal breed denominations , and relation to intellectual property rights; defining additional rules for joint applications concerning more than one national territory and complementing the rules of the application process for traditional specialities guaranteed guaranteed; complementing the rules for the opposition procedure for traditional specialities guaranteed to establish detailed procedures and deadlines; supplementing the rules regarding the amendment application process for traditional specialities guaranteed; supplementing the rules regarding the cancellation process for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down detailed rules relating to the criteria for optional quality terms; reserving an additional optional quality term , laying down its conditions of use; laying down derogations to the use of the term ‘mountain product’ and establishing the methods of production , and other criteria relevant for the application of that optional quality term , in particular , laying down the conditions under which raw materials or feedstuffs are permitted to come from outside the mountain areas. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making35 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.


### producers acting collectively have the necessary powers and responsibilities to manage their geographical indication , including to respond to societal demands for products resulting from sustainable production in its three dimensions of economic , environmental and social value , and to operate in the market; ### producers acting collectively have the necessary powers and responsibilities to manage their geographical indication , including to create value and to respond to societal demands for products resulting from sustainable production in its three dimensions of economic , environmental and social value , and to operate in the european single market and international markets;


### 2. the registration and the protection of geographical indications is without prejudice to the obligation of producers to comply with other union rules , in particular those relating to the placing of products on the market , sanitary and phytosanitary rules , the common organisation of the markets , the competition rules and the provision of food information to consumers. ### 2. the registration and the protection of geographical indications is without prejudice to the obligation of producers to comply with other union rules , in particular those relating to the placing of products on the market , sanitary and phytosanitary rules , environmental , social and animal welfare rules , the common organisation of the markets , the competition rules and the provision of food information to consumers. compliance with these rules shall be verified by appropriate controls.


### 2. an authority designated by a member state may be deemed to be an applicant producer group for the purposes of this title , with respect to geographical indications of a spirit drink , if it is not feasible for the producers concerned to form a group by reason of their number , geographical location or organisational characteristics. in such case , the application referred to in article 9(2) shall state those reasons. ### 2. an authority designated by a member state or by a third country may be deemed to be an applicant producer group for the purposes of this title , with respect to geographical indications of a spirit drink , if it is not feasible for the producers concerned to form a group by reason of their number , geographical location or organisational characteristics. in such case , the application referred to in article 9(2) shall state those reasons.


### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by detailed procedures and deadlines for the opposition procedure , for the official submission of comments by national authorities and persons with a legitimate interest , which will not trigger the opposition procedure and by rules on entrusting its tasks set out in this article to euipo. ### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by detailed procedures and deadlines for the opposition procedure , for the official submission of comments by national authorities and persons with a legitimate interest , which will not trigger the opposition procedure.


### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by provisions entrusting euipo with the publication of standard amendments referred to in paragraph (9). ### deleted


### 6. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by rules entrusting euipo with the tasks set out in paragraph (5). ### deleted


### 1. a producer group shall be set up on the initiative of interested stakeholders , including farmers , farm suppliers , intermediate processors and final processors , as specified by the national authorities and according to the nature of the product concerned. member states shall verify that the producer group operates in a transparent and democratic manner and that all producers of the product designated by the geographical indication enjoy right of membership in the group. member states may provide that public officials , and other stakeholders such as consumer groups , retailers and suppliers , also participate in the works of the producer group. ### 1. a producer group shall be set up on the initiative of interested stakeholders , including farmers , farm suppliers , intermediate processors , final processors and consumer groups , as specified by the national authorities and according to the nature of the product concerned. member states shall verify that the producer group operates in a transparent and democratic manner , in particular via rules enabling the producer members to scrutinise democratically their organisation and its decisions as well as its accounts and budgets , and that all producers of the product designated by the geographical indication enjoy right of membership in the group. member states shall provide that public officials , and other stakeholders such as consumer groups , retailers and suppliers , also participate in the works of the producer group.


### 1. upon a request of producer groups fulfilling the conditions of paragraph 3 , member states shall designate , in accordance with their national law , one producer group as recognised producer group for each geographical indication originating in their territory that is registered or is subject to an application for registration or for product names that are a potential subject for application for registration. ### 1. upon a request of producer groups fulfilling the conditions of paragraphs 2 and 3 of this article , member states shall designate , in accordance with their national law , one producer group as recognised producer group for each geographical indication originating in their territory that is registered or is subject to an application for registration or for product names that are a potential subject for application for registration.


### 4. the powers and responsibilities referred to in paragraph 2 shall be subject to a prior agreement concluded between at least two-thirds of the producers of the product designated by a geographical indication , accounting for at least two-thirds of the production of that product in the geographical area referred to in the product specification. ### 4. the powers and responsibilities referred to in article 32 paragraph 2 shall be subject to a prior agreement concluded between at least two-thirds of the producers of the product designated by a geographical indication , accounting for at least two-thirds of the production of that product in the geographical area referred to in the product specification.


### 1. country-code top-level domain name registries established in the union may , upon the request of a natural or legal person having a legitimate interest or rights , revoke or transfer a domain name registered under such country-code top-level domain to the recognised producer group of the products with the geographical indication concerned , following an appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedure or judicial procedure , if such domain name has been registered by its holder without rights or legitimate interest in the geographical indication or if it has been registered or is being used in bad faith and its use contravenes article 27. ### 1. country-code top-level domain name registries established in the union may , upon the request of a natural or legal person being the rights-holder of a geographical indication or being mandated by a producer group having a legitimate interest in a protected geographical indication , revoke or transfer a domain name registered under such country-code top-level domain to the recognised producer group of the products with the geographical indication concerned , following an appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedure or judicial procedure , if such domain name has been registered by its holder without rights or legitimate interest in the geographical indication or if it has been registered or is being used in bad faith and its use contravenes article 27.


### 3. when performing the controls and enforcement activities provided for in this title , the responsible competent authorities and product certification bodies shall comply with the requirements laid down in regulation (eu) 2017/625. however , title vi , chapter 1 , of regulation (eu) 2017/625 shall not apply to controls of geographical indications. ### 3. when performing the controls and enforcement activities provided for in this title , the responsible competent authorities and product certification bodies in the eu member states and third countries shall comply with the requirements laid down in regulation (eu) 2017/625 , or equivalent legal requirements in third countries. however , title vi , chapter 1 , of regulation (eu) 2017/625 shall not apply to controls of geographical indications.


### 3. when performing the controls and enforcement activities provided for in this title , the responsible competent authorities and product certification bodies shall comply with the requirements laid down in regulation (eu) 2017/625. however , title vi , chapter 1 , of regulation (eu) 2017/625 shall not apply to controls of geographical indications. ### 3. when performing the controls and enforcement activities provided for in this title , the responsible competent authorities and product certification bodies in the eu member states and third countries shall comply with the requirements laid down in regulation (eu) 2017/625. however , title vi , chapter 1 , of regulation (eu) 2017/625 shall not apply to controls of geographical indications.


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by rules on entrusting euipo with the scrutiny of third country geographical indications , other than geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements. ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by rules on entrusting euipo with the scrutiny of third country geographical indications , with a view to ensuring that geographical indications originating in third countries that are present on the european union market are subject to an equivalent level of scrutiny to those originating in the eu , including geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements.


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by rules on entrusting euipo with the scrutiny of third country geographical indications , other than geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements. ### the commission shall be in charge of conducting the scrutiny of third country geographical indications , other than geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements.


### user satisfaction. ### user satisfaction , from both within the eu and third countries.


### user satisfaction. ### user satisfaction , from both within and outside the eu.


### 2. the product specification may also include sustainability undertakings. ### 2. the product specification may also include sustainability undertakings , including animal welfare , biodiversity protection and decent work conditions.


### 2. the product specification may also include sustainability undertakings. ### 2. the product specification should also include sustainability undertakings.


### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by additional rules to provide for appropriate certification and accreditation procedures to apply in respect of product certification bodies referred to in paragraphs 2 and 5. ### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by additional rules to provide for appropriate certification and accreditation procedures to apply in respect of product certification bodies referred to in paragraphs 2 , 5 and 6.


### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by additional rules to provide for appropriate certification and accreditation procedures to apply in respect of product certification bodies referred to in paragraphs 2 and 5. ### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by additional rules to provide for appropriate verification of compliance by competent authorities and product certification bodies referred to in paragraphs 2 and 5.


### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 12(4) , article 14(2) , article 15(6) , article 17(5) , article 19(10) , article 23(7) , article 25(10) , article 26(6) , article 28(3) , article 29(3) , article 34(3) , article 46(1) , article 46 , article 47(1) , article 48(6) , article 48(7) , article 49(4) , article 51(3) , article 55(5) , article 56(2) , article 73(10) , article 69(4) , article 70(2) , article 58(3) , article 62(10) , article 67(3) , article 68(6) , article 76(4) , article 77(1) , article 78(3) , article 78(4) , shall be conferred on the commission for a period of 7 years from [date of entry into force of this regulation]. the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than 9 months before the end of the seven-year period. the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than 3 months before the end of each period. ### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 12(4) , article 14(2) , article 15(6) , article 17(5) , article 19(10) , article 23(7) , article 25(10) , article 26(6) , article 28(3) , article 29(3) , article 34(3) , article 46(1) , article 46 , article 47(1) , article 48(6) , article 48(7) , article 49(4) , article 51(3) , article 55(5) , article 56(2) , article 73(10) , article 69(4) , article 70(2) , article 58(3) , article 62(10) , article 67(3) , article 68(6) , article 73(10) , article 76(4) , article 77(1) , article 78(3) , article 78(4) , shall be conferred on the commission for a period of 7 years from [date of entry into force of this regulation]. the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than 9 months before the end of the seven-year period. the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than 3 months before the end of each period.


### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 12(4) , article 14(2) , article 15(6) , article 17(5) , article 19(10) , article 23(7) , article 25(10) , article 26(6) , article 28(3) , article 29(3) , article 34(3) , article 46(1) , article 46 , article 47(1) , article 48(6) , article 48(7) , article 49(4) , article 51(3) , article 55(5) , article 56(2) , article 73(10) , article 69(4) , article 70(2) , article 58(3) , article 62(10) , article 67(3) , article 68(6) , article 76(4) , article 77(1) , article 78(3) , article 78(4) , shall be conferred on the commission for a period of 7 years from [date of entry into force of this regulation]. the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than 9 months before the end of the seven-year period. the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than 3 months before the end of each period. ### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 12(4) , article 14(2) , article 15(6) , article 19(10) , article 23(7) , article 28(3) , article 29(3) , article 34(3) , article 47(1) , article 48(6) , article 48(7) , article 49(4) , article 51(3) , article 55(5) , article 56(2) , article 73(10) , article 69(4) , article 70(2) , article 58(3) , article 62(10) , article 67(3) , article 68(6) , article 76(4) , article 77(1) , article 78(3) , article 78(4) , shall be conferred on the commission for a period of 7 years from [date of entry into force of this regulation]. the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than 9 months before the end of the seven-year period. the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than 3 months before the end of each period.


### 5. a standard amendment shall be considered as a temporary amendment when it concerns a temporary change in the product specification resulting from the imposition of obligatory sanitary and phytosanitary measures by the public authorities or a temporary amendment necessary because of a natural disaster or adverse weather conditions formally recognised by the competent authorities. ### 5. a standard amendment shall be considered as a temporary amendment when it concerns a temporary change in the product specification resulting from the imposition of obligatory sanitary and phytosanitary measures by the public authorities or the consequences of an extraodinary geopolitical event a temporary amendment necessary because of a natural disaster , adverse weather conditions formally recognised by the competent authorities.


### 6. union amendments shall be approved by the commission. the approval procedure shall follow , mutatis mutandis , the procedure laid down from article 8 to article 22. ### 6. union amendments shall be assessed and approved by the commission. the approval procedure shall follow , mutatis mutandis , the procedure laid down from article 8 to article 22.


### where no product has been placed on the market under the geographical indication for at least seven consecutive years. ### where no product has been placed on the market under the geographical indication for at least five consecutive years.


### agree sustainability undertakings , whether or not included in the product specification or as a separate initiative , including arrangements for verification of compliance with those undertakings and assuring adequate publicity for them notably in an information system provided by the commission; ### agree sustainability undertakings , complementary and contributing to producers' agroecological strategies to combat climate change , whether or not included in the product specification or as a separate initiative , including arrangements for verification of compliance with those undertakings and assuring adequate publicity for them notably in an information system provided by the commission;


### the extent of integration of agricultural factors in the scrutiny process; ### deleted


### 1. applications for the registration of a traditional speciality guaranteed may only be submitted by groups of producers of products with the name to be protected. several groups from different member states or third countries may lodge a joint application for registration. ### 1. applications for the registration of a traditional speciality guaranteed may only be submitted by groups of producers of products with the name to be protected. several groups from different member states or third countries may lodge a joint application for registration. other interested parties , including regional or local public bodies and regional or local consumer groups , may help in the preparation of the application and in the related procedure.


### (2) [...] ### deleted


### (25) the relationship between internet domain names and protection of geographical indications should be clarified as regards the scope of the application of the remedy measures , the recognition of geographical indications in dispute resolution , and the fair use of domain names. persons having a legitimate interest on a geographical indication applied for registration before the registration of the domain name should be empowered to request for the revocation or the transfer of the domain name in case of conflict. ### (25) the relationship between internet domain names and protection of geographical indications should be clarified as regards the scope of the application of the remedy measures , the recognition of geographical indications in dispute resolution , and the fair use of domain names. persons having a legitimate interest on the holders of a geographical indication applied for registration before the registration of the domain name or a producer group having a legitimate interest in it , should be empowered to request for the revocation or the transfer of the domain name in case of conflict. in case of conflicts on domain names with non-eu country-codes , or with eu country codes concerning non-eu geographical indications , the dispute settlement should be conducted by euipo in cooperation with the international dispute settlement systems already in place , such as the ones managed by wipo and icann.


### 2. the commission shall be a controller within the meaning of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 in relation to the processing of personal data in the procedure it is competent for in accordance with regulation (eu) 2019/787 , commission delegated regulation (eu) 2021/123542 and this regulation. ### 2. the commission shall be a joint controller within the meaning of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 in relation to the processing of personal data in the procedure it is competent for in accordance with regulation (eu) 2019/787 , commission delegated regulation (eu) 2021/123542 and this regulation.


### 3. the competent authorities of the member states shall be controllers within the meaning of regulation (eu) 2016/679 in relation to the processing of personal data in the procedures they are competent for in accordance with regulation (eu) 2019/787 , delegated regulation (eu) 2021/1235 and this regulation. ### 3. the competent authorities of the member states shall be joint controllers within the meaning of regulation (eu) 2016/679 in relation to the processing of personal data in the procedures they are competent for in accordance with regulation (eu) 2019/787 , delegated regulation (eu) 2021/1235 and this regulation.


### (1) in article 93(1) , point (b) is replaced by the following ### deleted


### a. whereas the 6th summit of the eu and the au in 2022 led to an agreement on ‘a joint vision for 2030’ , to drive our common priorities , shared values and international law , by preserving together our interests and common public goods , the security and prosperity of our citizens , the protection of human rights for all , gender equality and women’s empowerment in all spheres of life; whereas both unions recognised the importance of food security and nutrition; ### a. whereas the 6th summit of the eu and the au in 2022 led to an agreement on ‘a joint vision for 2030’ , to drive our common priorities , shared values and international law , by preserving together our interests and common public goods , the security and prosperity of our citizens , the protection of human rights for all , gender equality and women’s empowerment in all spheres of life; whereas both unions recognised the importance of food security and nutrition put to the fore with the disruption of supply chains brought about by the war in ukraine which bears the risk of food riots like those of 2008 and bout of social unrest;;


### g. whereas afcfta aims to be beyond a trade liberalising instrument an enabler of inclusive growth and sustainable development; ### g. whereas afcfta aims to be beyond a trade liberalising instrument an enabler of inclusive growth and sustainable development in line with the agenda 2063;


### l. whereas the 6th eu-au-summit committed to engage constructively towards an agreement on a comprehensive wto response to the pandemic , which includes trade-related as well as intellectual-property-related aspects; ### l. whereas the 6th eu-au-summit committed to engage constructively towards an agreement on a comprehensive wto response to the pandemic , which includes trade-related as well as intellectual-property-related aspects; whereas the full vaccination rate was no higher than 15% in africa as of march 2022 (in comparison with 73 % in the eu); whereas million of vaccines have to be destroyed before they can be used in poorer nations because of a rapidly approaching expiry date;


### p. whereas the au’s digital transformation strategy for africa (2020-2030) envisions a secured digital single market for africa by 2030; ### p. whereas the au’s digital transformation strategy for africa (2020-2030) envisions a secured digital single market for africa by 2030; whereas africa is trailing far behind the usa , china and to a lesser extent europe when it comes to digital technological developments; whereas africa accounts for less than 1% of global exports of digitally deliverable services1a (while it accounts for 5 ,5 % of global gdp and 21% of global population);


### 1. affirms that eu-africa trade and investment relations form part of our joint endeavour to achieve the un sdgs by 2030 and the objectives of the paris agreement; stresses that the modernisation of eu-au trade and investment relations must adhere to the principle of policy coherence for development and contribute to the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic by means of the green and digital transformation of the economies in both the eu and the au , as well as among our global trading partners; ### 1. affirms that eu-africa trade and investment relations form part of our joint endeavour to achieve the un sdgs by 2030 and the objectives of the paris agreement; stresses that the modernisation of eu-au trade and investment relations must adhere to the principle of policy coherence for development and contribute to the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic by means of the green and digital transformation of the economies in both the eu and the au , as well as among our global trading partners; stresses that participation of civil society organisations in the eu-au strategy is a cornerstone of the eu-au strategy to achieve the un sdgs;


### 1. welcomes the positive shift in eu-africa relations towards a partnership on an equal footing , allowing both sides to pursue their own interests but also to identify common areas of cooperation; stresses that free , fair and sustainable trade facilitates inclusive economic growth and sustainable development and contributes to poverty reduction; highlights , in this regard , the importance of the new partnership agreement between the eu and the members of the organisation of african , caribbean and pacific states , the upcoming summit between the african union and the eu , and innovative initiatives such as the eu multi-stakeholder dialogue for sustainable cocoa; ### 1. welcomes the positive change in eu-africa relations towards a partnership on equal footing , allowing both sides to pursue their own interest but also identify common areas of cooperation; stresses that free , fair , and sustainable trade facilitates inclusive economic growth , sustainable development , and contributes to poverty reduction; in this regard , highlights the importance of the new partnership agreement between the eu and members of the organisation of african , caribbean and pacific states , the need to ensure coherence between its africa protocol and the upcoming au-eu summit , as well as innovative initiatives such as the eu multi-stakeholder dialogue for sustainable cocoa; in this respect , calls on the eu to actively support policies to develop cocoa processing at the local , national and regional level;


### 2. stresses the importance of creating a solid infrastructural and industrial basis in africa , as laid down in the au agenda 2063 , aiming at the development of resilient value chains and high added value processing of raw materials in africa as a major avenue towards quality job creation; ### 2. stresses the importance of creating a solid infrastructural and industrial basis in africa , as laid down in the au agenda 2063 , aiming at the development of resilient value chains and high added value processing of raw materials in africa as a major avenue towards quality job creation; insists that industrialization efforts will only bear fruit if social partners are involved at all stages;


### 2. calls on the eu to actively support the new african continental free trade area (afcfta) ,which presents a major opportunity for african countries to boost inclusive growth , enable sustainable development , reduce poverty and improve living standards; notes that the afcfta paves the way for a fundamental transformation of the continent’s development prospects; ### 2. calls on the eu to actively support the new african continental free trade area (afcfta) , which presents a major opportunity for african countries to boost inclusive growth , enable sustainable development , and reduce poverty and improve living standards; notes that the afcfta provides the ability to fundamentally transform the continent’s development prospects; takes the view that eu support to the african continental free trade area (afcfta) be parallel to the development of regulative frameworks , to prevent a “race to the bottom” of social and environmental norms resulting from the removal of trade barriers;


### 3. underlines that the eu needs an entirely new foundation for its economic partnership with africa , on equal grounds and based on mutual respect and understanding; ### 3. underlines that the eu needs an entirely new foundation for its economic partnership with africa , on equal grounds and based on mutual respect and understanding; affirms that the respect of human rights and labour rights need to be at core of eu – au strategy and that the eu distinguishes itself from other partners of africa with a rules-based approach to development;


### 3. emphasises that economic partnership agreements need to support the various regional trade communities in africa and the further development of the afcfta , contribute to the building of resilient and sustainable regional value chains , and help to boost and diversify intra-african trade; calls for chapters ensuring consistency with development needs and policies and the un sustainable development goals to always be included and implemented; ### 3. emphasises that economic partnership agreements (epas) need to support the various regional trade communities in africa and the further development of the afcfta and contribute to the building of resilient , and sustainable local and regional value chains , boosting and diversifying intra-african trade; underlines that the interim epas do not have a specific trade and sustainable development chapter; and accordingly , calls for the systematic and consistent inclusion and implementation of trade and sustainable development chapters on human rights , labour and environmental standards in all currently negotiated and future epas , ensuring coherence with development needs and policies and the sdgs , especially with regard to their impact on deforestation , climate change and biodiversity loss and the ilo decent work agenda; in addition , stresses the importance of including the objective of combating forced labour and child labour in tsd chapters of union trade agreements;


### 4. supports the objectives of afcfta; stresses that indicators in measuring economic success should be diversified beyond gdp growth; ### 4. supports the objectives of afcfta; stresses that indicators in measuring economic success should be diversified beyond gdp growth such as the gini coefficient , quality jobs , the theil index to measure export diversification , indicators pertaining to gender discrimination , the uptake of green technologies and energy , sustainability of public finances , corruption and good governance;


### 4. welcomes the reform of the generalised scheme of preferences as one of the eu’s key trade instruments for supporting developing countries in their efforts to promote sustainable development , reduce poverty and ensure respect for human rights; welcomes , in particular , the aim to facilitate increased economic growth and job creation in developing countries on the african continent; calls on the eu to make sure that european trade policy does not contradict efforts by african partners to establish viable economic structures. ### 4. welcomes the reform of the eu generalised scheme of preferences (gsp) as one of the eu’s key trade instruments for supporting developing countries in their efforts to promote sustainable development and economic diversification , reduce poverty and ensure respect for human rights; welcomes in particular the aim to facilitate increased economic growth and job creation in developing countries on the african continent; stresses that enhanced social and environmental conditionality to benefit from preferential trade preferences should be embedded into the technical and financial assistance projects under the ndici-global europe instrument. targeting notably those benefiting from the special arrangements given their vulnerability and lack of economic diversification; calls on the eu to make sure that european trade policy does not contradict efforts from african partners to establish viable economic structures; calls , accordingly , for the removal of the provisions in the gsp regulation which are linked to eu interests only , namely those conditionalities linked to migration and access to raw materials; recalls that the gsp regime should support the regional integration process of the african continent;


### 5. calls on the commission to facilitate the development of regional value chains and better regional infrastructures in africa; ### 5. calls on the commission to facilitate the development of regional value chains and better regional infrastructures in africa; calls on the european commission and the african union to map the regional value chains between the eu and africa , beyond bilateral trade flows , and to performa swot analysis notably in view of identifying avenues for nearshoring and areas of collaboration like circular economy and the greening of supply chains;


### 5. stresses that the eu-africa relationship must move beyond the donor-recipient relationship; believes that the eu and africa should cooperate as equals , empowering african nations to attain the un sustainable development goals (sdgs); ### 5. stresses that the eu-africa relationship must move beyond the donor-recipient relationship to a relationship based on mutual cooperation and equal partnership; believes that the eu and africa should cooperate as equals , empowering african nations to attain the un sustainable development goals (sdgs); notes especially sdg 2 zero hunger , which aims to end hunger , achieve food security and improved nutrition , and promote sustainable agriculture , and on which goal progress has slowed in recent years;


### 6. insists that epas are intended to go beyond boosting trade and are meant to enhance african countries’ ability to leverage trade opportunities for sustainable development and poverty reduction; ### 6. insists that epas are intended to go beyond boosting trade and are meant to enhance african countries’ ability to leverage trade opportunities for sustainable development and poverty reduction; stresses that all currently negotiated and future epas should include ambitious provisions on a binding and enforceable trade and sustainable development (tsd) chapter aligned with the paris agreement; stresses further the importance of including the objective of combating forced labour and child labour in tsd chapters of union trade agreements , given its significance in the agricultural sector;


### 8. underlines the importance of strengthening collaboration among the wto , the unctad , the ilo , the unep and other un bodies to keep the multilateral vision alive by driving a common agenda for shared prosperity; ### 8. underlines the importance of strengthening collaboration among the wto , the unctad , the ilo , the unep , the fao and other un bodies to keep the multilateral vision alive by driving a common agenda for shared prosperity and in conformity with the policy coherence for development;


### 8. recalls that africa is home to exceptional biodiversity; expresses concern about the overexploitation of natural resources and its impact on biodiversity , and in particular the increasing pace of deforestation in africa. ### 8. recalls that africa is home to exceptional biodiversity; expresses concern about the overexploitation of natural resources and its impact on biodiversity , and in particular the increasing pace of deforestation in africa , notably in primary forest of the congo basin , which in 2020 was second only to brazil in terms of primary forest loss , as well as in cameroon; reiterates that european companies have a responsibility for their value chains and urges the eu to live up to its commitments and urgently present an ambitious legislative proposal on mandatory human rights , social rights and environmental due diligence obligations for all companies operating in the eu internal market;


### 12. urges the commission to prepare an effective and easily accessible microcredit scheme; ### 12. urges the commission to support social economy and cooperatives as well as microcredit schemes to contribute to the much needed formalisation of the informal economy through clear strategies based on ilo recommendation 204;


### 13. calls for the eu to reinforce its support to the african countries and the au on combating illicit financial flows and tax evasion by multinational companies; ### 13. calls for the eu to reinforce its support to the african countries and the au on combating illicit financial flows and tax evasion by multinational companies by means of its aid for trade schemes and the inclusion of ad hoc chapters in existing economic partnership agreements and those about to be modernised;


### 14. stresses that least developed countries (ldcs) have an interest in and are strong supporters of rules-based multilateral trading systems; is aware of the fact that special and differentiated treatment is a founding principle of the wto; ### 14. stresses that least developed countries (ldcs) have an interest in and are strong supporters of rules-based multilateral trading systems; is aware of the fact that special and differentiated treatment is a founding principle of the wto; calls for eu trade and investment policies and agreements such as the epas to allow tariffs in the side of african partners so that they can withstand international competition;


### 16. stresses that the trade partnership between the eu and africa must prioritise quality nutrition self-sufficiency; ### 16. stresses that the trade partnership between the eu and africa must prioritise quality nutrition self-sufficiency trough sustainable food systems (such as agroecology); warns against the overestimated promises of the digitally-based green revolution and the creation of new dependence of farmers towards providers of digital services;


### 17. reiterates that the different epas should contribute to developing intra-african integration and to the development of a fair and sustainable trade model; ### 17. reiterates that the different epas should contribute to developing intra-african integration and to the development of a fair and sustainable trade model; reiterates its request for an in depth analysis of the impact of epas on local economies , regional integration , economic diversification and sdgs before negotiating new epas; calls on the modernisation of epas with strong , enforceable and sanctionable tsd chapters;


### 18. is committed to strengthening fair and sustainable trade and investment relations between europe and africa as part of a wider advanced cooperation framework , including increased investments in research and development related to green goods and technologies; ### 18. is committed to strengthening fair and sustainable trade and investment relations between europe and africa as part of a wider advanced cooperation framework , including increased investments in research and development related to green goods and technologies; calls on the commission to take the necessary steps to ensure that the implementation of the future eu corporate sustainability due diligence and deforestation-free rules encourage long term sourcing relationships , improved purchasing practices , enabling a living wage for workers and living income for smallholder farmers and respect of the environment , and meaningful stakeholder engagement , including rights holders in all steps of the due diligence process;


### 22. shares the long-term vision of creating a comprehensive eu-africa continent-to-continent trade and cooperation agreement , building on the afcfta; ### 22. shares the long-term vision of creating a comprehensive eu-africa continent-to-continent trade , cooperation and development agreement , building on the afcfta;


### 25. calls for reinforced cooperation on eu-au digital agendas based on the principles of democratic governance , effective regulatory mechanisms across the digital domain and global-to-local governance mechanisms for data and digital infrastructures that place people-centred development at the core; ### 25. calls for reinforced cooperation on eu-au digital agendas based on the principles of democratic governance , effective regulatory mechanisms across the digital domain and global-to-local governance mechanisms for data and digital infrastructures that place people-centred development at the core; insists on the need for the eu to support the digital upscaling of african countries with the help of unctad platforms created to secure sustainable development gains from digital transformations in order to counter the supremacy of the us and china25a;


### (1) semiconductors are at the core of any digital device: from smartphones and cars , through critical applications and infrastructures in health , energy , communications and automation to most other industry sectors. while semiconductors are essential to the functioning of our modern economy and society , the union has witnessed unprecedented disruptions in their supply. the current supply shortage is a symptom of permanent and serious structural deficiencies in the union’s semiconductor value and supply chain. the disruptions have exposed long-lasting vulnerabilities in this respect , notably a strong third-country dependency in manufacturing and design of chips. ### (1) semiconductors are at the core of any digital device: from smartphones and cars , through critical applications and infrastructures in health , energy , communications and automation to most other industry sectors. while semiconductors are essential to the functioning of our modern economy and society , the union has witnessed unprecedented disruptions in their supply. the current supply shortage is a result of panic purchasing , coupled with last-minute order changes or cancellations , supplier shutdowns in asia , and political instability in parts of the world. the disruptions have exposed long-lasting vulnerabilities in this respect , notably a strong third-country dependency in manufacturing and design of chips.


### (1) semiconductors are at the core of any digital device: from smartphones and cars , through critical applications and infrastructures in health , energy , communications and automation to most other industry sectors. while semiconductors are essential to the functioning of our modern economy and society , the union has witnessed unprecedented disruptions in their supply. the current supply shortage is a symptom of permanent and serious structural deficiencies in the union’s semiconductor value and supply chain. the disruptions have exposed long-lasting vulnerabilities in this respect , notably a strong third-country dependency in manufacturing and design of chips. ### (1) semiconductors are at the core of many devices: from smartphones and cars , through critical applications and infrastructures in health , energy , communications and automation to most other industry sectors. while semiconductors are essential to the functioning of our modern economy and society , the union has witnessed unprecedented disruptions in their supply. the disruptions have exposed a strong third-country dependency in manufacturing and design of chips.


### (2) a framework for increasing the union’s resilience in the field of semiconductor technologies should be established , stimulating investment , strengthening the capabilities of the union’s semiconductor supply chain , and increasing cooperation among the member states and the commission. ### (2) a framework for increasing the union’s resilience in the field of semiconductor technologies should be established , stimulating investment , supporting ecodesign , strengthening the capabilities of the union’s semiconductor supply chain , and increasing cooperation among the member states and the commission.


### (2) a framework for increasing the union’s resilience in the field of semiconductor technologies should be established , stimulating investment , strengthening the capabilities of the union’s semiconductor supply chain , and increasing cooperation among the member states and the commission. ### (2) a framework for increasing the union’s resilience in the field of semiconductor technologies and their design should be established , stimulating investment , strengthening the capabilities of the union’s semiconductor supply chain , and increasing cooperation among the member states and the commission.


### (3) this framework pursues two objectives. the first objective is to ensure the conditions necessary for the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union and to ensure the adjustment of the industry to structural changes due to fast innovation cycles and the need for sustainability. the second objective , separate and complementary to the first one , is to improve the functioning of the internal market by laying down a uniform union legal framework for increasing the union’s resilience and security of supply in the field of semiconductor technologies. ### (3) this framework pursues two objectives. the first objective is to ensure the conditions necessary for the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union and to ensure the adjustment of the industry to structural changes due to fast innovation cycles and the need for sustainability within the context of the ecological transition. the second objective , separate and complementary to the first one , is to improve the functioning of the internal market by laying down a uniform union legal framework for increasing the union’s resilience and security of supply in the field of semiconductor technologies.


### (3) this framework pursues two objectives. the first objective is to ensure the conditions necessary for the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union and to ensure the adjustment of the industry to structural changes due to fast innovation cycles and the need for sustainability. the second objective , separate and complementary to the first one , is to improve the functioning of the internal market by laying down a uniform union legal framework for increasing the union’s resilience and security of supply in the field of semiconductor technologies. ### (3) this framework pursues two objectives. the first objective is to ensure the conditions necessary for the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union , always aiming at achieving the objectives of the green transition , and to ensure the adjustment of the industry to structural changes due to fast innovation cycles and the need for sustainability. the second objective , separate and complementary to the first one , is to improve the functioning of the internal market by laying down a uniform union legal framework for increasing the union’s resilience and security of supply in the field of semiconductor technologies.


### (3) this framework pursues two objectives. the first objective is to ensure the conditions necessary for the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union and to ensure the adjustment of the industry to structural changes due to fast innovation cycles and the need for sustainability. the second objective , separate and complementary to the first one , is to improve the functioning of the internal market by laying down a uniform union legal framework for increasing the union’s resilience and security of supply in the field of semiconductor technologies. ### (3) this framework pursues two objectives. the first objective is to ensure the conditions necessary for the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union and to ensure the adjustment of the industry to structural changes due to fast innovation cycles and the need for sustainability. the second objective , separate and complementary to the first one , is to improve the functioning of the internal market by laying down a uniform union legal framework for increasing the union’s resilience , reliability , and security of supply in the field of semiconductor technologies.


### (5) the use of semiconductors is critical for multiple economic sectors and societal functions in the union and therefore , a resilient supply is essential for the functioning of the internal market. given the wide circulation of semiconductor products across borders , the resilience and security of supply of semiconductors can be best addressed through union harmonising legislation based on article 114 of the treaty. with a view to enabling coordinated measures for building resilience , harmonised rules for facilitating the implementation of specific projects that contribute to the security of supply of semiconductors in the union are necessary. the proposed monitoring and crisis response mechanism should be uniform to enable a coordinated approach to crisis preparedness for the cross-border semiconductor value chain. ### (5) the use of semiconductors is critical for multiple economic sectors and societal functions in the union and therefore , a resilient development and supply is essential for the functioning of the internal market. given the wide circulation of semiconductor products across borders , the resilience and security of supply of semiconductors can be best addressed through union harmonising legislation based on article 114 of the treaty. with a view to enabling coordinated measures for building resilience , harmonised rules for facilitating the implementation of specific projects that contribute to the security of supply of semiconductors in the union are necessary. the proposed monitoring and crisis response mechanism should be uniform to enable a coordinated approach to crisis preparedness for the cross-border semiconductor value chain.


### (27) the internal market would greatly benefit from common standards for green , trusted and secure chips. future smart devices , systems and connectivity platforms will have to rely on advanced semiconductor components and they will have to meet green , trust and cybersecurity requirements which will largely depend on the features of the underlying technology. to that end , the union should develop reference certification procedures and require the industry to jointly develop such procedures for specific sectors and technologies with potential high social impact. ### (27) the internal market would greatly benefit from common standards for green , trusted and secure chips. future smart devices , systems and connectivity platforms will have to rely on advanced semiconductor components and they will have to meet green , trust and cybersecurity requirements which will largely depend on the features of the underlying technology. to that end , the union should develop reference certification procedures and require the industry to jointly develop such procedures for specific sectors and technologies with potential high social impact. device durability , interoperability and sustainability of underlying infrastructure are key prerequisites to ensure that efficiency gains are not cancelled out by short renewal cycles.


### (27) the internal market would greatly benefit from common standards for green , trusted and secure chips. future smart devices , systems and connectivity platforms will have to rely on advanced semiconductor components and they will have to meet green , trust and cybersecurity requirements which will largely depend on the features of the underlying technology. to that end , the union should develop reference certification procedures and require the industry to jointly develop such procedures for specific sectors and technologies with potential high social impact. ### (27) the internal market would greatly benefit from common standards for green , trusted and secure chips. future smart devices , systems and connectivity platforms will have to rely on advanced semiconductor components and they will have to meet green , trust and cybersecurity requirements which will largely depend on the features of the underlying technology. to that end , the union should develop reference certification procedures and require the industry to jointly develop such procedures for specific sectors and technologies with potential high social impact. device durability , interoperability and sustainability of underlying infrastructure are key prerequisites to ensure that efficiency gains are not cancelled out by short renewal cycles


### (27) the internal market would greatly benefit from common standards for green , trusted and secure chips. future smart devices , systems and connectivity platforms will have to rely on advanced semiconductor components and they will have to meet green , trust and cybersecurity requirements which will largely depend on the features of the underlying technology. to that end , the union should develop reference certification procedures and require the industry to jointly develop such procedures for specific sectors and technologies with potential high social impact. ### (27) the internal market would greatly benefit from common standards and interoperability for green , trusted and secure chips. future devices , systems , networks and connectivity platforms will have to rely on advanced semiconductor components and they will have to meet green , trust and cybersecurity requirements which will largely depend on the features of the underlying technology. to that end , the union should develop reference certification procedures and require the industry to jointly develop such procedures for specific sectors and technologies with potential high social impact. free and open source licensing , hard- and software development , open access and open science principles can contribute positively to these goals.


### (28) in light of this , the commission , in consultation with the european semiconductor board , should prepare the ground for a certification of green , trusted and secure chips and embedded systems that rely on or make extensive use of semiconductor technologies. in particular , they should discuss and identify the relevant sectors and products in need of such certification. ### (28) in light of this , the commission , in consultation with the european semiconductor board , should prepare the ground for a certification of green , trusted and secure chips and embedded systems that rely on or make extensive use of semiconductor technologies. in particular , they should identify the relevant sectors and products in need of such certification.


### (30) due to the complex , quickly evolving and interlinked semiconductor value chains with various actors , a coordinated approach to regular monitoring is necessary to increase the ability to mitigate risks that may negatively affect the supply of semiconductors. member states should monitor the semiconductor value chain focusing on early warning indicators and the availability and integrity of the services and goods provided by key market actors , in such a way that it would not represent an excessive administrative burden for undertakings. ### (30) due to the complex , quickly evolving and interlinked semiconductor value chains with various actors , a coordinated approach to monitoring and supply chain transparency is necessary to increase the ability to mitigate risks that may negatively affect the supply of semiconductors. understanding that the complexity of the value chain means that last-minute measures to prevent shortages are impractical , the eu should strive to optimise its risk prevention and strategic planning. to that end , a global strategic mapping of the value chain should inform future industrial policies and the eu should encourage and fund business strategies and investment , such as diversifications of suppliers , strategic stockpiling , and environmentally-friendly recycling capacities for electronic waste


### (33) in order to carry out these monitoring activities , the competent authorities of member states may need certain information , which may not be publicly accessible , such as information on the role of an individual undertaking along the semiconductor value chain. in those limited circumstances in which it is necessary and proportionate for the purpose of carrying out the monitoring activities , the competent authorities of member states should be able to request this information from the undertaking in question. ### (33) in order to carry out these monitoring activities , the competent authorities of member states may need certain information , which may not be publicly accessible , such as information on the role of an individual undertaking along the semiconductor value chain. in those limited circumstances in which it is necessary and proportionate for the purpose of carrying out the monitoring activities , the commission or the competent authorities of member states should be able to request this information from the undertaking in question.


### (33) in order to carry out these monitoring activities , the competent authorities of member states may need certain information , which may not be publicly accessible , such as information on the role of an individual undertaking along the semiconductor value chain. in those limited circumstances in which it is necessary and proportionate for the purpose of carrying out the monitoring activities , the competent authorities of member states should be able to request this information from the undertaking in question. ### (33) in order to carry out these monitoring activities , the competent authorities of member states may need certain information , which may not be publicly accessible , such as information on the role of an individual undertaking along the semiconductor value chain. in those limited circumstances in which it is necessary and proportionate for the purpose of carrying out the monitoring activities , the competent authorities of member states should be able to request this information from the undertaking in question. the responsibility to respect human rights , social rights , human health and the environment should apply to all manufacturing operations and other related business relationships of an economic operator throughout the semiconductor value chain. therefore , in view of the expected exponential growth in semiconductor demand in the eu and the fact that the extraction , processing and trading of certain raw materials , chemicals and secondary raw materials that are used in the semiconductor manufacturing and occur in waste semiconductor treatment , carry particular risks , certain requirements for the semiconductor value chain due diligence process should be laid down , with the objective to address those risks , in accordance with internationally recognised due diligence standards and with eu law.


### (34) member states should alert the commission if relevant factors indicate a potential semiconductor crisis. in order to ensure a coordinated response to address such crises , the commission should upon the alert by a member state or through other sources , including information from international partners , convene an extraordinary meeting of the european semiconductor board for assessing the need to activate the crisis stage and for discussing whether it may be appropriate , necessary and proportionate for member states to carry out coordinated joint procurement. the commission should engage in consultations and cooperation with relevant third countries with a view to addressing any disruptions in the international supply chain , in compliance with international obligations and without prejudice to procedural requirements under the treaty on international agreements. ### (34) member states should alert the commission if relevant factors indicate a potential semiconductor crisis. in order to ensure a coordinated response to address such crises , the commission should upon the alert by a member state or through other sources , such as information from international partners , convene a meeting of the european semiconductor board for assessing the need to activate the crisis stage and for discussing whether it may be appropriate , necessary and proportionate for member states to carry out coordinated joint procurement. the commission should engage in consultations and cooperation with relevant third countries with a view to addressing any disruptions in the supply chain , in compliance with international obligations and without prejudice to procedural requirements under the treaty on international agreements.


### (35) as part of the monitoring , national competent authorities should also do a mapping of undertakings operating in the union along the semiconductor supply chain established in their national territory and notify this information to the commission. ### (35) as part of the monitoring , national competent authorities should also do a mapping of undertakings operating in the union along the semiconductor supply chain established in their national territory and provide the commission with this information. robust conformity assessment procedures are needed to ensure that there is conformity with sustainable requirements and value chain due diligence obligations set out in eu law and in this regulation in particular.


### (36) in order to facilitate effective monitoring , in-depth assessment of the risks associated with different stages of the semiconductor value chain is needed , including on the origins and sources of supplies beyond the union. such risks may be related to critical inputs and equipment for the industry , including digital products that may be vulnerable , possible impact of counterfeit semiconductors , manufacturing capacities and other risks that may disrupt , compromise or negatively affect the supply chain. those risks could include supply chains with a single point of failure or which are otherwise highly concentrated. other relevant factors could include the availability of substitutes or alternative sources for critical inputs and resilient and sustainable transport. the commission should , assisted by the european semiconductor board and taking also into account information received from the main user categories , develop a union level risk assessment. ### (36) in order to facilitate effective monitoring , the commission should provide an in-depth assessment of the risks associated with different stages of the semiconductor value chain , including on the origins and sources of supplies beyond the union. such risks may be related to critical inputs and equipment for the industry , including products that may be vulnerable , possible impact of counterfeit or underperforming semiconductors , manufacturing capacities and other risks that may disrupt , compromise or negatively affect the supply chain. those risks could include supply chains with a single point of failure or which are otherwise highly concentrated. other relevant factors could include the availability of substitutes or alternative sources for critical inputs and resilient and sustainable transport. the commission should , assisted by the european semiconductor board and taking also into account information received from the main user categories , develop a union level risk assessment. special attention should be given to ensuring that the monitoring requirements of this regulation relating to the production process of semiconductors are robust. compliance with the carbon footprint declaration , recycled content , as well as human rights and semiconductor value chain due diligence obligations laid down in this regulation should be therefore fully ensured.


### (37) in order to forecast and prepare for future disruptions of the different stages of the semiconductor value chain in the union , the commission should , assisted by the european semiconductor board , identify early warning indicators in the union risk assessment. such indicators could include the availability of raw materials , intermediate products and human capital needed for manufacturing semiconductors , or appropriate manufacturing equipment , the forecasted demand for semiconductors on the union and global markets , price surges exceeding normal price fluctuation , the effect of accidents , attacks , natural disasters or other serious events , the effect of trade policies , tariffs , export restrictions , trade barriers and other trade related measures , and the effect of business closures , delocalisations or acquisitions of key market actors. member states should monitor these early warning indicators. ### (37) in order to forecast , prevent and prepare for future disruptions of the different stages of the semiconductor value chain in the union , the commission should , assisted by the european semiconductor board and key industrial players , identify early warning indicators in the union risk assessment. such indicators could include the availability , and environmental sustainability , of raw materials , intermediate products and human capital needed for manufacturing semiconductors , or appropriate manufacturing equipment , the human rights of workers in extractive industries , the forecasted demand for semiconductors on the union and global markets , price surges exceeding normal price fluctuation , the effect of accidents , attacks , natural disasters or other serious events , the effect of trade policies , tariffs , export restrictions , trade barriers and other trade related measures , and the effect of business closures , delocalisations or acquisitions of key market actors. member states should monitor these early warning indicators.


### (37) in order to forecast and prepare for future disruptions of the different stages of the semiconductor value chain in the union , the commission should , assisted by the european semiconductor board , identify early warning indicators in the union risk assessment. such indicators could include the availability of raw materials , intermediate products and human capital needed for manufacturing semiconductors , or appropriate manufacturing equipment , the forecasted demand for semiconductors on the union and global markets , price surges exceeding normal price fluctuation , the effect of accidents , attacks , natural disasters or other serious events , the effect of trade policies , tariffs , export restrictions , trade barriers and other trade related measures , and the effect of business closures , delocalisations or acquisitions of key market actors. member states should monitor these early warning indicators. ### (37) in order to forecast and prepare for future disruptions of the different stages of the semiconductor value chain in the union , the commission should , assisted by the european semiconductor board , identify early warning indicators in the union risk assessment. such indicators could include the availability of raw materials , intermediate products and human resources needed for manufacturing semiconductors , or appropriate manufacturing equipment , the forecasted demand for semiconductors on the union and global markets , price surges exceeding normal price fluctuation , the effect of accidents , attacks , natural disasters or other serious events , the effect of trade policies , tariffs , export restrictions , trade barriers and other trade related measures , and the effect of business closures , delocalisations or acquisitions of key market actors. member states should monitor these early warning indicators.


### (38) a number of undertakings providing semiconductor services or goods are assumed to be essential for an effective semiconductor supply chain in the union’s semiconductor ecosystem , due to the number of union undertakings relying on their products , their union or global market share , their importance to ensure a sufficient level of supply or the possible impact of the disruption of supply of their products or services. the member states should identify those key market actors in their territory. ### (38) some undertakings providing semiconductor services or goods are assumed to be essential for an effective semiconductor supply chain in the union’s semiconductor ecosystem , due to the number of union undertakings relying on their products , their union or global market share , their importance to ensure a sufficient level of supply or the possible impact of the disruption of supply of their products or services. the member states should identify those key market actors in their territory.


### (40) as part of the monitoring , member states could specifically consider the availability and integrity of the services and goods of key markets actors. such issues could be brought to the attention of the european semiconductor board by the member state concerned. ### (40) as part of the monitoring , member states should specifically consider the availability and integrity of the services and goods of key markets actors. such issues should be brought to the attention of the european semiconductor board and the commission by the member state concerned.


### (42) the semiconductor crisis stage should be triggered in the presence of concrete , serious , and reliable evidence of such a crisis. a semiconductor crisis occurs in case of serious disruptions to the supply of semiconductors leading to significant shortages which entail significant delays and negative effects on one or more important economic sectors in the union , either directly or through ripple effects of the shortage , given that the union’s industrial sectors represent a strong user base of semiconductors. alternatively or in addition , a semiconductor crisis also occurs when serious disruptions of the supply of semiconductors lead to significant shortages which prevent the supply , repair and maintenance of essential products used by critical sectors , for instance medical and diagnostic equipment. ### (42) the semiconductor crisis stage should be triggered in the presence of concrete , serious , and reliable evidence of such a crisis. a semiconductor crisis occurs in case of serious disruptions to the semiconductors supply chain , including intermediate products or raw and processed materials , at any link of the semiconductor value chain , and demonstrably leading to significant shortages or delays and negative effects on one or more important economic sectors in the union , either directly or through ripple effects of the shortage or when serious disruptions lead to significant shortages which prevent the supply , repair and maintenance of essential products of the semiconductor supply chain itself or the normal functioning of critical sectors in providing essential goods and services to eu citizens , for instance medical and diagnostic equipment.


### (43) in order to ensure an agile and effective response to such a semiconductor crisis , the commission should be empowered to activate the crisis stage by means of an implementing acts and for a predetermined duration period , taking into account the opinion of the european semiconductor board. the commission should assess the need for prolongation and prolong the duration of the crisis stage for a predetermined period , should such a necessity be ascertained , taking into account the opinion of the european semiconductor board. ### (43) in order to ensure an agile and effective response to such a semiconductor crisis , the commission should be empowered to activate the crisis stage by means of delegated acts and for a predetermined duration period , taking into account the opinion of the european semiconductor board. the commission should assess the need for prolongation and prolong the duration of the crisis stage for a predetermined period , should such a necessity be ascertained , taking into account the opinion of the european semiconductor board.


### (53) when the crisis stage is activated , two or more member states could mandate the commission to aggregate demand and act on their behalf for their public procurement in the public interest , in accordance with existing union rules and procedures , leveraging its purchasing power. the mandate could authorise the commission to enter into agreements concerning the purchase of crisis-relevant products for certain critical sectors. the commission should assess for each request the utility , necessity and proportionality in consultation with the board. where it intends to not follow the request , it should inform the concerned member states and the board and give its reasons. furthermore , the participating member states should be entitled to appoint representatives to provide guidance and advice during the procurement procedures and in the negotiation of the purchasing agreements. the deployment and use of purchased products should remain within the remit of the participating member states. ### (53) when the crisis stage is activated , two or more member states could mandate the commission to aggregate demand and act on their behalf for their public procurement in the public interest , in accordance with existing union rules and procedures , leveraging its purchasing power. the mandate could authorise the commission to enter into agreements concerning the purchase of crisis-relevant products for certain critical sectors. the commission should assess for each request the utility , necessity and proportionality in consultation with the board. where it intends to not follow the request , it should inform the concerned member states and the board and give its reasons. furthermore , the participating member states should be entitled to appoint representatives to provide guidance and advice during the procurement procedures and in the negotiation of the purchasing agreements. the deployment and use of purchased products should remain within the remit of the participating member states. all procurement agreements resulting from the procurement efforts should adhere to the highest level of transparency to allow public scrutiny of the contracts.


### setting up a coordination mechanism between the member states and the commission for monitoring the supply of semiconductors and crisis response to semiconductor shortages. ### setting up a coordination mechanism between member states , the commission and critical industry players for monitoring the supply of semiconductors and develop crisis prevention tools and crisis management of semiconductor shortages.


### (16) ‘critical sector’ means any sector referred to in the annex of the commission proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council on the resilience of critical entities , the defence sector and other activities that are relevant for public safety and security; ### (16) ‘critical sector’ means any sector referred to in the annex of the commission proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council on the resilience of critical entities , all sectors producing equipment for the development and deployment of renewable energy generation , storage , distribution and transmission capacity , the defence and space sector and other activities that are relevant for public safety and security;


### (16) ‘critical sector’ means any sector referred to in the annex of the commission proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council on the resilience of critical entities , the defence sector and other activities that are relevant for public safety and security; ### (16) ‘critical sector’ means any sector referred to in the annex of the commission proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council on the resilience of critical entities , all sectors producing equipment for the development and deployment of renewable energy generation , storage , distribution and transmission capacity , the defence sector and space and other activities that are relevant for public safety and security;


### (17) ‘crisis-relevant product’ means semiconductors , intermediate products and raw materials required to produce semiconductors or intermediate products , that are affected by the semiconductor crisis or of strategic importance to remedy the semiconductor crisis or economic effects thereof; ### (17) ‘essential product’ means semiconductors , intermediate products and raw materials required to produce semiconductors or intermediate products , that are affected by the semiconductor crisis or of strategic importance to remedy the semiconductor crisis or economic effects thereof;


### (17) ‘crisis-relevant product’ means semiconductors , intermediate products and raw materials required to produce semiconductors or intermediate products , that are affected by the semiconductor crisis or of strategic importance to remedy the semiconductor crisis or economic effects thereof; ### (17) ‘crisis-relevant product’ means semiconductors , their packaging as well as intermediate products and raw materials required to produce semiconductors or intermediate products , that can demonstrably remedy dysfunctionalities in one of the critical sectors in providing essential goods and services to eu citizens;


### (17) ‘crisis-relevant product’ means semiconductors , intermediate products and raw materials required to produce semiconductors or intermediate products , that are affected by the semiconductor crisis or of strategic importance to remedy the semiconductor crisis or economic effects thereof; ### (17) ‘crisis-relevant product’ means semiconductors , their packaging as well as intermediate products and raw materials required to produce semiconductors or intermediate products , that can demonstrably remedy dysfunctionalities in one of the critical sectors in providing essential goods and services to union citizens;


### 1 monitoring ### 1 mapping


### monitoring and alerting ### monitoring


### member states shall carry out regular monitoring of the semiconductor value chain. in particular , they shall: ### semi-conductor industry actors , under the guidance and supervision of the european commission , shall carry out regular monitoring of the semiconductor value chain. in particular , they shall:


### member states shall provide relevant findings to the european semiconductor board in the form of regular updates. ### the commission , in cooperation with national competent authorities shall provide relevant data and findings to the european semiconductor board in the form of regular updates.


### 3. national competent authorities designated pursuant to article 26(1) may request information from representative organisations of undertakings or individual undertakings operating along the semiconductor supply chain where necessary and proportionate for the purpose of paragraph 1. national competent authorities in such case will pay particular attention to smes to minimise administrative burden resulting from the request and will privilege digital solutions for obtaining such information. any information obtained pursuant to this paragraph shall be treated in compliance with the confidentiality obligations set out in article 27. ### 3. national competent authorities designated pursuant to article 26(1) may request information from representative organisations of undertakings or individual undertakings operating along the semiconductor supply chain where necessary and proportionate for the purpose of paragraph 1. such information shall notably address the responsibility to respect human rights , social rights , human health and the environment throughout the semiconductor value chain. national competent authorities in such case will pay particular attention to smes to minimise administrative burden resulting from the request and will privilege digital solutions for obtaining such information. any information obtained pursuant to this paragraph shall be treated in compliance with the confidentiality obligations set out in article 27.


### 4. where a member state becomes aware of a potential semiconductor crisis , a significant fluctuation in demand or has concrete and reliable information of any other risk factor or event materialising , it shall immediately alert the commission (‘early warning’). ### deleted


### 5. where the commission becomes aware of a potential semiconductor crisis , a significant fluctuation in demand or has concrete and reliable information of any other risk factor or event materialising , based on an alert by a member state provided in accordance with paragraph 4 , or through other sources , including information from international partners , it shall without undue delay: ### deleted


### 6. the coordinated procurement referred to in paragraph 5 , point (a)(ii) , shall be carried out by member states in accordance with the rules set out in article 38 of directive 2014/24/eu of the european parliament and of the council66 . ### deleted


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