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            COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 704/2005

of 4 May 2005         

amending the specification for a designation of origin in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 (Mel de Barroso) (PDO)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 of 14 July 1992 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 9, Article 6(3) and the second indent of Article 6(4) thereof,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The specification for the designation of origin ‘Mel de Barroso’ is hereby amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation.

Article 2

A summary of the main points of the specification is given in Annex II to this Regulation.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 4 May 2005.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL            

Member of the Commission

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(1)OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).

(2)OJ L 148, 21.6.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1345/2004 (OJ L 249, 23.7.2004, p. 14).

(3)OJ C 262, 31.10.2003, p. 16 (Mel de Barroso).

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ANNEX I

PORTUGAL

Mel de Barroso

Amendment made:

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ANNEX II

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92

MEL DE BARROSO

(EC No: PT/0229/24.1.1994)

PDO (X) PGI ( )

This summary has been drawn up for information purposes only. For full details, in particular the producers of the PDO or PGI concerned, please consult the complete version of the product specification obtainable at national level or from the European Commission (1).

1.
Responsible department in the Member State

2.
Applicant group

3.
Type of product Class 1.4: Other products of animal origin — honey.

4.
Specification (summary of requirements under Article 4(2))

4.1.   Name Mel de Barroso

4.2.   Description Honey produced by the native bee Apis mellifera (sp. iberica) from the nectar of the predominantly ericaceous flowers making up the region’s melliferous flora.

4.3.   Geographical area Within the limits of the municipalities of Boticas, Chaves, Montalegre and Vila Pouca de Aguiar and the freguesias (parishes) of Jou and Valongo de Milhais in the municipality of Murça (district of Vila Real).

4.4.   Proof of origin Established by custom, in particular physical references, both written and oral, the region’s production potential, and the incidence of honey and bees in coats of arms and place names in the region.

4.5.   Method of production The honey may only be extracted in approved extraction plants, and extraction and decanting must take place in the area of production. Since Barroso honey is a miscible product, to prevent any break in the traceability and inspection chain, packaging may only be carried out by authorised operators, within the geographical area of origin, to guarantee the quality and authenticity of the product and not mislead the consumer. Production, extraction and packaging may only take place in the defined geographical area. Barroso honey may be marketed in liquid or crystallised form or in honeycombs (provided that they are completely covered and do not contain any broods). It must be packed in containers made of safe, inert material suitable for food, the type and labelling of which must have been approved by the producer group.

4.6.   Link Barroso honey is produced in the highest regions of Barroso. It has specific characteristics as a result of the predominantly heathland vegetation.

4.7.   Inspection body

4.8.   Labelling MEL DE BARROSO — Denominação de Origem Protegida

4.9.   National requirements —

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(1)              European Commission — Directorate-General for Agriculture — Agricultural product quality policy — B-1049 Brussels.         

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