# Official Journal L 186/2007

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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | L 186 |
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 5018 July 2007 |

ISSN 1725-2555

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 186

English edition

Legislation

Volume 5018 July 2007

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| Contents | | I   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory | page |
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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Council Regulation (EC) No 835/2007 of 10 July 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 974/98 as regards the introduction of the euro in Cyprus | 1 |
| | * | Council Regulation (EC) No 836/2007 of 10 July 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 974/98 as regards the introduction of the euro in Malta | 3 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 837/2007 of 17 July 2007 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 5 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 838/2007 of 17 July 2007 fixing the export refunds on beef and veal | 7 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 839/2007 of 17 July 2007 fixing the export refunds on eggs | 11 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 840/2007 of 17 July 2007 fixing the export refunds on poultrymeat | 13 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 841/2007 of 17 July 2007 fixing the rates of the refunds applicable to eggs and egg yolks exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty | 15 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 842/2007 of 17 July 2007 fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 | 17 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 843/2007 of 17 July 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 712/2007 as regards the quantities covered by the standing invitation to tender for the resale on the Community market of cereals held by the intervention agencies of the Member States | 19 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 844/2007 of 17 July 2007 amending for the 81st time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001 | 24 |

Contents

I   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory

page

REGULATIONS

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Council Regulation (EC) No 835/2007 of 10 July 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 974/98 as regards the introduction of the euro in Cyprus

1

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Council Regulation (EC) No 836/2007 of 10 July 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 974/98 as regards the introduction of the euro in Malta

3

Commission Regulation (EC) No 837/2007 of 17 July 2007 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

5

Commission Regulation (EC) No 838/2007 of 17 July 2007 fixing the export refunds on beef and veal

7

Commission Regulation (EC) No 839/2007 of 17 July 2007 fixing the export refunds on eggs

11

Commission Regulation (EC) No 840/2007 of 17 July 2007 fixing the export refunds on poultrymeat

13

Commission Regulation (EC) No 841/2007 of 17 July 2007 fixing the rates of the refunds applicable to eggs and egg yolks exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty

15

Commission Regulation (EC) No 842/2007 of 17 July 2007 fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95

17

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 843/2007 of 17 July 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 712/2007 as regards the quantities covered by the standing invitation to tender for the resale on the Community market of cereals held by the intervention agencies of the Member States

19

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 844/2007 of 17 July 2007 amending for the 81st time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001

24

| | | II   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is not obligatory |
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| | | DECISIONS |
| | | Council |
| | | 2007/503/EC |
| | * | Council Decision of 10 July 2007 in accordance with Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the adoption by Cyprus of the single currency on 1 January 2008 | 29 |
| | | 2007/504/EC |
| | * | Council Decision of 10 July 2007 in accordance with Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the adoption by Malta of the single currency on 1 January 2008 | 32 |
| | | Commission |
| | | 2007/505/EC |
| | * | Commission Decision of 24 January 2007 on the State aid: investment in an on-site environmental sugar beet cleaning method (demonstration project)
  (notified under document number C(2007) 121) | 35 |
| | | 2007/506/EC |
| | * | Commission Decision of 21 June 2007 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to soaps, shampoos and hair conditioners
  (notified under document number C(2007) 3127)

   (
  1
  ) | 36 |
| | | 2007/507/EC |
| | * | Commission Decision of 16 July 2007 amending Decision 2006/140/EC as regards a financial contribution by the Community for the year 2007 relating to the survey on TSE resistant PrP genes in goats in Cyprus
  (notified under document number C(2007) 3369) | 46 |

II   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is not obligatory

DECISIONS

Council

2007/503/EC

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Council Decision of 10 July 2007 in accordance with Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the adoption by Cyprus of the single currency on 1 January 2008

29

2007/504/EC

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Council Decision of 10 July 2007 in accordance with Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the adoption by Malta of the single currency on 1 January 2008

32

Commission

2007/505/EC

*

Commission Decision of 24 January 2007 on the State aid: investment in an on-site environmental sugar beet cleaning method (demonstration project)
  (notified under document number C(2007) 121)

(notified under document number C(2007) 121)

35

2007/506/EC

*

Commission Decision of 21 June 2007 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to soaps, shampoos and hair conditioners
  (notified under document number C(2007) 3127)

   (
  1
  )

(notified under document number C(2007) 3127)

1

36

2007/507/EC

*

Commission Decision of 16 July 2007 amending Decision 2006/140/EC as regards a financial contribution by the Community for the year 2007 relating to the survey on TSE resistant PrP genes in goats in Cyprus
  (notified under document number C(2007) 3369)

(notified under document number C(2007) 3369)

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance

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| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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EN

Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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I Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory

REGULATIONS

| 18.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 186/1 |
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18.7.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 835/2007

of 10 July 2007

amending Regulation (EC) No 974/98 as regards the introduction of the euro in Cyprus

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 123(5) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Central Bank (1),

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Regulation (EC) No 974/98 of 3 May 1998 on the introduction of the euro (2) provides for the substitution of the euro for the currencies of the Member States which fulfilled the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency at the time when the Community entered the third stage of economic and monetary union. |
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(1)

Council Regulation (EC) No 974/98 of 3 May 1998 on the introduction of the euro (2) provides for the substitution of the euro for the currencies of the Member States which fulfilled the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency at the time when the Community entered the third stage of economic and monetary union.

| (2) | Council Regulation (EC) No 2596/2000 (3) amended Regulation (EC) No 974/98 to provide for the substitution of the euro for the currency of Greece. |
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(2)

Council Regulation (EC) No 2596/2000 (3) amended Regulation (EC) No 974/98 to provide for the substitution of the euro for the currency of Greece.

| (3) | Council Regulation (EC) No 2169/2005 (4) amended Regulation (EC) No 974/98 in order to prepare for subsequent introductions of the euro in Member States which have not yet adopted the euro as the single currency. |
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(3)

Council Regulation (EC) No 2169/2005 (4) amended Regulation (EC) No 974/98 in order to prepare for subsequent introductions of the euro in Member States which have not yet adopted the euro as the single currency.

| (4) | Council Regulation (EC) No 1647/2006 (5) amended Regulation (EC) No 974/98 to provide for the substitution of the euro for the currency of Slovenia. |
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(4)

Council Regulation (EC) No 1647/2006 (5) amended Regulation (EC) No 974/98 to provide for the substitution of the euro for the currency of Slovenia.

| (5) | According to Article 4 of the 2003 Act of Accession, Cyprus is a Member State with a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty. |
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(5)

According to Article 4 of the 2003 Act of Accession, Cyprus is a Member State with a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty.

| (6) | Pursuant to Council Decision 2007/503/EC of 10 July 2007 in accordance with Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the adoption by Cyprus of the single currency on 1 January 2008 (6), Cyprus fulfils the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency and the derogation in favour of Cyprus is to be abrogated with effect from 1 January 2008. |
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(6)

Pursuant to Council Decision 2007/503/EC of 10 July 2007 in accordance with Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the adoption by Cyprus of the single currency on 1 January 2008 (6), Cyprus fulfils the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency and the derogation in favour of Cyprus is to be abrogated with effect from 1 January 2008.

| (7) | The introduction of the euro in Cyprus requires the extension to Cyprus of the existing provisions on the introduction of the euro set out in Regulation (EC) No 974/98. |
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(7)

The introduction of the euro in Cyprus requires the extension to Cyprus of the existing provisions on the introduction of the euro set out in Regulation (EC) No 974/98.

| (8) | Cyprus' changeover plan specifies that euro banknotes and coins should become legal tender in that Member State on the day of the introduction of the euro as its currency. Consequently, the euro adoption date and the cash changeover date should be 1 January 2008. No ‘phasing-out’ period should apply. |
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(8)

Cyprus' changeover plan specifies that euro banknotes and coins should become legal tender in that Member State on the day of the introduction of the euro as its currency. Consequently, the euro adoption date and the cash changeover date should be 1 January 2008. No ‘phasing-out’ period should apply.

| (9) | Regulation (EC) No 974/98 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(9)

Regulation (EC) No 974/98 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 974/98 shall be amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2008.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in the Member States in accordance with the Treaty establishing the European Community.

Done at Brussels, 10 July 2007.

For the Council

The President

F. TEIXEIRA DOS SANTOS

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(1)  
  OJ C 160, 13.7.2007, p. 1.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 139, 11.5.1998, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1647/2006 (OJ L 309, 9.11.2006, p. 2).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 300, 29.11.2000, p. 2.

3

(4)  
  OJ L 346, 29.12.2005, p. 1.

4

(5)  
  OJ L 309, 9.11.2006, p. 2.

5

(6)  See page 29 of this Official Journal.

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ANNEX

In the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 974/98, the following line shall be inserted between the entries for Italy and Luxembourg.

| Member State | Euro adoption date | Cash changeover date | Member State with a ‘phasing-out’ period |
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| ‘Cyprus | 1 January 2008 | 1 January 2008 | No’ |

Member State

Euro adoption date

Cash changeover date

Member State with a ‘phasing-out’ period

‘Cyprus

1 January 2008

1 January 2008

No’

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| 18.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 186/3 |
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18.7.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 186/3

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 836/2007

of 10 July 2007

amending Regulation (EC) No 974/98 as regards the introduction of the euro in Malta

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 123(5) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Central Bank (1),

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Regulation (EC) No 974/98 of 3 May 1998 on the introduction of the euro (2) provides for the substitution of the euro for the currencies of the Member States which fulfilled the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency at the time when the Community entered the third stage of economic and monetary union. |
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(1)

Council Regulation (EC) No 974/98 of 3 May 1998 on the introduction of the euro (2) provides for the substitution of the euro for the currencies of the Member States which fulfilled the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency at the time when the Community entered the third stage of economic and monetary union.

| (2) | Council Regulation (EC) No 2596/2000 (3) amended Regulation (EC) No 974/98 to provide for the substitution of the euro for the currency of Greece. |
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(2)

Council Regulation (EC) No 2596/2000 (3) amended Regulation (EC) No 974/98 to provide for the substitution of the euro for the currency of Greece.

| (3) | Council Regulation (EC) No 2169/2005 (4) amended Regulation (EC) No 974/98 in order to prepare for subsequent introductions of the euro in Member States which have not yet adopted the euro as the single currency. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Council Regulation (EC) No 2169/2005 (4) amended Regulation (EC) No 974/98 in order to prepare for subsequent introductions of the euro in Member States which have not yet adopted the euro as the single currency.

| (4) | Council Regulation (EC) No 1647/2006 (5) amended Regulation (EC) No 974/98 to provide for the substitution of the euro for the currency of Slovenia. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Council Regulation (EC) No 1647/2006 (5) amended Regulation (EC) No 974/98 to provide for the substitution of the euro for the currency of Slovenia.

| (5) | Council Regulation (EC) No 835/2007 (6) amended Regulation (EC) No 974/98 to provide for the substitution of the euro for the currency of Cyprus. |
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(5)

Council Regulation (EC) No 835/2007 (6) amended Regulation (EC) No 974/98 to provide for the substitution of the euro for the currency of Cyprus.

| (6) | According to Article 4 of the 2003 Act of Accession, Malta is a Member State with a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty. |
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(6)

According to Article 4 of the 2003 Act of Accession, Malta is a Member State with a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty.

| (7) | Pursuant to Council Decision 2007/504/EC of 10 July 2007 in accordance with Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the adoption by Malta of the single currency on 1 January 2008 (7), Malta fulfils the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency and the derogation in favour of Malta is to be abrogated with effect from 1 January 2008. |
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(7)

Pursuant to Council Decision 2007/504/EC of 10 July 2007 in accordance with Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the adoption by Malta of the single currency on 1 January 2008 (7), Malta fulfils the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency and the derogation in favour of Malta is to be abrogated with effect from 1 January 2008.

| (8) | The introduction of the euro in Malta requires the extension to Malta of the existing provisions on the introduction of the euro set out in Regulation (EC) No 974/98. |
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(8)

The introduction of the euro in Malta requires the extension to Malta of the existing provisions on the introduction of the euro set out in Regulation (EC) No 974/98.

| (9) | Malta's changeover plan specifies that euro banknotes and coins should become legal tender in that Member State on the day of the introduction of the euro as its currency. Consequently, the euro adoption date and the cash changeover date should be 1 January 2008. No ‘phasing-out’ period should apply. |
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(9)

Malta's changeover plan specifies that euro banknotes and coins should become legal tender in that Member State on the day of the introduction of the euro as its currency. Consequently, the euro adoption date and the cash changeover date should be 1 January 2008. No ‘phasing-out’ period should apply.

| (10) | Regulation (EC) No 974/98 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(10)

Regulation (EC) No 974/98 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 974/98 shall be amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2008.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in the Member States in accordance with the Treaty establishing the European Community.

Done at Brussels, 10 July 2007.

For the Council

The President

F. TEIXEIRA DOS SANTOS

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(1)  
  OJ C 160, 13.7.2007, p. 1.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 139, 11.5.1998, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 835/2007 (See page 1 of this Official Journal).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 300, 29.11.2000, p. 2.

3

(4)  
  OJ L 346, 29.12.2005, p. 1.

4

(5)  
  OJ L 309, 9.11.2006, p. 2.

5

(6)  See page 1 of this Official Journal.

6

(7)  See page 32 of this Official Journal.

7

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ANNEX

In the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 974/98, the following line shall be inserted between the entries for Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

| Member State | Euro adoption date | Cash changeover date | Member State with a ‘phasing-out’ period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘Malta | 1 January 2008 | 1 January 2008 | No’ |

Member State

Euro adoption date

Cash changeover date

Member State with a ‘phasing-out’ period

‘Malta

1 January 2008

1 January 2008

No’

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| 18.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 186/5 |
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18.7.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 186/5

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 837/2007

of 17 July 2007

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto. |
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(1)

Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto.

| (2) | In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation, |
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(2)

In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 July 2007.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 July 2007.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 756/2007 (OJ L 172, 30.6.2007, p. 41).

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ANNEX

to Commission Regulation of 17 July 2007 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

| (EUR/100 kg) |
| --- |
| CN code | Third country code (1) | Standard import value |
| 0702 00 00 | MK | 52,4 |
| TR | 106,7 |
| ZZ | 79,6 |
| 0707 00 05 | MK | 68,1 |
| TR | 114,7 |
| ZZ | 91,4 |
| 0709 90 70 | TR | 86,8 |
| ZZ | 86,8 |
| 0805 50 10 | AR | 66,9 |
| UY | 55,4 |
| ZA | 63,0 |
| ZZ | 61,8 |
| 0808 10 80 | AR | 81,2 |
| BR | 84,5 |
| CL | 81,2 |
| CN | 93,4 |
| NZ | 98,8 |
| US | 94,8 |
| UY | 60,7 |
| ZA | 85,9 |
| ZZ | 85,1 |
| 0808 20 50 | AR | 80,3 |
| CL | 82,0 |
| NZ | 144,9 |
| ZA | 102,9 |
| ZZ | 102,5 |
| 0809 10 00 | TR | 173,7 |
| ZZ | 173,7 |
| 0809 20 95 | TR | 301,3 |
| US | 330,5 |
| ZZ | 315,9 |
| 0809 30 10 , 0809 30 90 | TR | 152,4 |
| ZZ | 152,4 |
| 0809 40 05 | IL | 141,0 |
| ZZ | 141,0 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

MK

52,4

TR

106,7

ZZ

79,6

0707 00 05

MK

68,1

TR

114,7

ZZ

91,4

0709 90 70

TR

86,8

ZZ

86,8

0805 50 10

AR

66,9

UY

55,4

ZA

63,0

ZZ

61,8

0808 10 80

AR

81,2

BR

84,5

CL

81,2

CN

93,4

NZ

98,8

US

94,8

UY

60,7

ZA

85,9

ZZ

85,1

0808 20 50

AR

80,3

CL

82,0

NZ

144,9

ZA

102,9

ZZ

102,5

0809 10 00

TR

173,7

ZZ

173,7

0809 20 95

TR

301,3

US

330,5

ZZ

315,9

0809 30 10 , 0809 30 90

TR

152,4

ZZ

152,4

0809 40 05

IL

141,0

ZZ

141,0

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(1)  Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code ‘
  ZZ
  ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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| 18.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 186/7 |
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18.7.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 186/7

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 838/2007

of 17 July 2007

fixing the export refunds on beef and veal

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 33(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 33(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 provides that the difference between prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1(1) of that Regulation and prices for those products within the Community may be covered by an export refund. |
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(1)

Article 33(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 provides that the difference between prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1(1) of that Regulation and prices for those products within the Community may be covered by an export refund.

| (2) | Given the present situation on the market in beef and veal, export refunds should therefore be fixed in accordance with the rules and criteria provided for in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999. |
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(2)

Given the present situation on the market in beef and veal, export refunds should therefore be fixed in accordance with the rules and criteria provided for in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

| (3) | The second subparagraph of Article 33(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 provides that the world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the refund according to destination. |
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(3)

The second subparagraph of Article 33(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 provides that the world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the refund according to destination.

| (4) | Refunds should be granted only on products that are allowed to move freely in the Community and that bear the health mark as provided for in Article 5(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (2). Those products should also comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (3), and of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific rules for the organisation of official controls on products of animal origin intended for human consumption (4). |
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(4)

Refunds should be granted only on products that are allowed to move freely in the Community and that bear the health mark as provided for in Article 5(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (2). Those products should also comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (3), and of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific rules for the organisation of official controls on products of animal origin intended for human consumption (4).

| (5) | Pursuant to the third subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1964/82 of 20 July 1982 laying down the conditions for granting special export refunds on certain cuts of boned meat of bovine animals (5), the special refund is to be reduced if the quantity of boned meat to be exported amounts to less than 95 %, but not less than 85 %, of the total weight of cuts produced by boning. |
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(5)

Pursuant to the third subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1964/82 of 20 July 1982 laying down the conditions for granting special export refunds on certain cuts of boned meat of bovine animals (5), the special refund is to be reduced if the quantity of boned meat to be exported amounts to less than 95 %, but not less than 85 %, of the total weight of cuts produced by boning.

| (6) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 418/2007 (6) should therefore be repealed and replaced by a new Regulation. |
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(6)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 418/2007 (6) should therefore be repealed and replaced by a new Regulation.

| (7) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal, |
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(7)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   Export refunds as provided for in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 shall be granted on the products and for the amount set out in the Annex to this Regulation subject to the conditions provided for in paragraph 2 of this Article.

2.   The products eligible for a refund under paragraph 1 must meet the relevant requirements of Regulations (EC) No 852/2004 and 853/2004, notably preparation in an approved establishment and compliance with the health marking requirements laid down in Annex I, Section I, Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004.

Article 2

In the case referred to in the third subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1964/82 the rate of the refund on products falling within product code 0201 30 00 9100 shall be reduced by 7 EUR/100 kg.

Article 3

Regulation (EC) No 418/2007 is repealed.

Article 4

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 July 2007.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 July 2007.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2005 (OJ L 307, 25.11.2005, p. 2).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55, as corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 1, as corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 3.

3

(4)  
  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 206, as corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 83. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006.

4

(5)  
  OJ L 212, 21.7.1982, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1713/2006 (OJ L 321, 21.11.2006, p. 11).

5

(6)  
  OJ L 102, 19.4.2007, p. 3.

6

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ANNEX

Export refunds on beef and veal applicable from 18 July 2007

| Product code | Destination | Unit of measurement | Refunds (7) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0102 10 10 9140 | B00 | EUR/100 kg live weight | 25,9 |
| 0102 10 30 9140 | B00 | EUR/100 kg live weight | 25,9 |
| 0201 10 00 9110  (1) | B02 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 36,6 |
| B03 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 21,5 |
| 0201 10 00 9130  (1) | B02 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 48,8 |
| B03 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 28,7 |
| 0201 20 20 9110  (1) | B02 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 48,8 |
| B03 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 28,7 |
| 0201 20 30 9110  (1) | B02 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 36,6 |
| B03 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 21,5 |
| 0201 20 50 9110  (1) | B02 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 61,0 |
| B03 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 35,9 |
| 0201 20 50 9130  (1) | B02 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 36,6 |
| B03 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 21,5 |
| 0201 30 00 9050 | US  (3) | EUR/100 kg net weight | 6,5 |
| CA  (4) | EUR/100 kg net weight | 6,5 |
| 0201 30 00 9060  (6) | B02 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 22,6 |
| B03 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 7,5 |
| 0201 30 00 9100  (2)
   (6) | B04 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 84,7 |
| B03 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 49,8 |
| EG | EUR/100 kg net weight | 103,4 |
| 0201 30 00 9120  (2)
   (6) | B04 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 50,8 |
| B03 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 29,9 |
| EG | EUR/100 kg net weight | 62,0 |
| 0202 10 00 9100 | B02 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 16,3 |
| B03 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 5,4 |
| 0202 20 30 9000 | B02 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 16,3 |
| B03 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 5,4 |
| 0202 20 50 9900 | B02 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 16,3 |
| B03 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 5,4 |
| 0202 20 90 9100 | B02 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 16,3 |
| B03 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 5,4 |
| 0202 30 90 9100 | US  (3) | EUR/100 kg net weight | 6,5 |
| CA  (4) | EUR/100 kg net weight | 6,5 |
| 0202 30 90 9200  (6) | B02 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 22,6 |
| B03 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 7,5 |
| 1602 50 31 9125  (5) | B00 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 23,3 |
| 1602 50 31 9325  (5) | B00 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 20,7 |
| 1602 50 39 9125  (5) | B00 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 23,3 |
| 1602 50 39 9325  (5) | B00 | EUR/100 kg net weight | 20,7 |
| N.B.: The product codes and the ‘A ’ series destination codes are set out in the Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1).
  The destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19).
  The other destinations are defined as follows:







  B00 | : | all destinations (third countries, other territories, victualling and destinations treated as exports from the Community). |
| B02 | : | B04 and destination EG . |
| B03 | : | Albania, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, stores and provisions (destinations referred to in Articles 36 and 45, and if appropriate in Article 44, of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11). |
| B04 | : | Turkey, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Israel, West Bank/Gaza Strip, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, China, North Korea, Hong Kong, Sudan, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte-d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroun, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome Principe, Gabon, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Rwanda, Burundi, Saint Helena and dependencies, Angola, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles and dependencies, British Indian Ocean Territory, Mozambique, Mauritius, Comoros, Mayotte, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, Lesotho. |

Product code

Destination

Unit of measurement

Refunds (7)

0102 10 10 9140

B00

EUR/100 kg live weight

25,9

0102 10 30 9140

B00

EUR/100 kg live weight

25,9

0201 10 00 9110  (1)

B02

EUR/100 kg net weight

36,6

B03

EUR/100 kg net weight

21,5

0201 10 00 9130  (1)

B02

EUR/100 kg net weight

48,8

B03

EUR/100 kg net weight

28,7

0201 20 20 9110  (1)

B02

EUR/100 kg net weight

48,8

B03

EUR/100 kg net weight

28,7

0201 20 30 9110  (1)

B02

EUR/100 kg net weight

36,6

B03

EUR/100 kg net weight

21,5

0201 20 50 9110  (1)

B02

EUR/100 kg net weight

61,0

B03

EUR/100 kg net weight

35,9

0201 20 50 9130  (1)

B02

EUR/100 kg net weight

36,6

B03

EUR/100 kg net weight

21,5

0201 30 00 9050

US  (3)

EUR/100 kg net weight

6,5

CA  (4)

EUR/100 kg net weight

6,5

0201 30 00 9060  (6)

B02

EUR/100 kg net weight

22,6

B03

EUR/100 kg net weight

7,5

0201 30 00 9100  (2)
   (6)

B04

EUR/100 kg net weight

84,7

B03

EUR/100 kg net weight

49,8

EG

EUR/100 kg net weight

103,4

0201 30 00 9120  (2)
   (6)

B04

EUR/100 kg net weight

50,8

B03

EUR/100 kg net weight

29,9

EG

EUR/100 kg net weight

62,0

0202 10 00 9100

B02

EUR/100 kg net weight

16,3

B03

EUR/100 kg net weight

5,4

0202 20 30 9000

B02

EUR/100 kg net weight

16,3

B03

EUR/100 kg net weight

5,4

0202 20 50 9900

B02

EUR/100 kg net weight

16,3

B03

EUR/100 kg net weight

5,4

0202 20 90 9100

B02

EUR/100 kg net weight

16,3

B03

EUR/100 kg net weight

5,4

0202 30 90 9100

US  (3)

EUR/100 kg net weight

6,5

CA  (4)

EUR/100 kg net weight

6,5

0202 30 90 9200  (6)

B02

EUR/100 kg net weight

22,6

B03

EUR/100 kg net weight

7,5

1602 50 31 9125  (5)

B00

EUR/100 kg net weight

23,3

1602 50 31 9325  (5)

B00

EUR/100 kg net weight

20,7

1602 50 39 9125  (5)

B00

EUR/100 kg net weight

23,3

1602 50 39 9325  (5)

B00

EUR/100 kg net weight

20,7

N.B.: The product codes and the ‘A ’ series destination codes are set out in the Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1).

The destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19).

The other destinations are defined as follows:

B00

:

all destinations (third countries, other territories, victualling and destinations treated as exports from the Community).

B02

:

B04 and destination EG .

B03

:

Albania, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, stores and provisions (destinations referred to in Articles 36 and 45, and if appropriate in Article 44, of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

B04

:

Turkey, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Israel, West Bank/Gaza Strip, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, China, North Korea, Hong Kong, Sudan, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte-d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroun, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome Principe, Gabon, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Rwanda, Burundi, Saint Helena and dependencies, Angola, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles and dependencies, British Indian Ocean Territory, Mozambique, Mauritius, Comoros, Mayotte, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, Lesotho.

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(1)  Entry under this subheading is subject to the submission of the certificate appearing in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 32/82 (OJ L 4, 8.1.1982, p. 11).

(2)  The refund is granted subject to compliance with the conditions laid down in amended Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1964/82 (OJ L 212, 21.7.1982, p. 48), and, if applicable, in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1741/2006 (OJ L 329, 25.11.2006, p. 7).

(3)  Carried out in accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2973/79 (OJ L 336, 29.12.1979, p. 44).

(4)  Carried out in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 2051/96 (OJ L 274, 26.10.1996, p. 18).

(5)  The refund is granted subject to compliance with the conditions laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1731/2006 (OJ L 325, 24.11.2006, p. 12).

(6)  The lean bovine meat content excluding fat is determined in accordance with the procedure described in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2429/86 (OJ L 210, 1.8.1986, p. 39).

The term ‘average content’ refers to the sample quantity as defined in Article 2(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 765/2002 (OJ L 117, 4.5.2002, p. 6). The sample is to be taken from that part of the consignment presenting the highest risk.

(7)  Article 33(10) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 provides that no export refunds shall be granted on products imported from third countries and re-exported to third countries.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 839/2007

of 17 July 2007

fixing the export refunds on eggs

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in eggs (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 8(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 provides that the difference between prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1(1) of that regulation and prices for those products on the Community market may be covered by an export refund. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 provides that the difference between prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1(1) of that regulation and prices for those products on the Community market may be covered by an export refund.

| (2) | Given the present situation on the market in eggs, export refunds should therefore be fixed in accordance with the rules and certain criteria provided for in Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Given the present situation on the market in eggs, export refunds should therefore be fixed in accordance with the rules and certain criteria provided for in Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75.

| (3) | Article 8(3), second subparagraph of Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 provides that the world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the refund according to destination. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Article 8(3), second subparagraph of Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 provides that the world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the refund according to destination.

| (4) | Refunds should be granted only on products that are allowed to move freely in the Community and that comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (2) and of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (3) as well as marking requirements of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1907/90 of 26 June 1990 on certain marketing standards for eggs (4). |
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(4)

Refunds should be granted only on products that are allowed to move freely in the Community and that comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (2) and of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (3) as well as marking requirements of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1907/90 of 26 June 1990 on certain marketing standards for eggs (4).

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs, |
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(5)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   Export refunds as provided for in Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 shall be granted on the products and for the amounts set out in the Annex to this Regulation subject to the conditions provided for in paragraph 2 of this Article.

2.   The products eligible for a refund under paragraph 1 must meet the relevant requirements of Regulations (EC) No 852/2004 and (EC) No 853/2004, notably preparation in an approved establishment and compliance with the marking requirements laid down in Annex II, Section I to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 and those laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 1907/90.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 July 2007.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 July 2007.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 49. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 679/2006 (OJ L 119, 4.5.2006, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 1. Corrected version in OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 3.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55. Corrected version in OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

3

(4)  
  OJ L 173, 6.7.1990, p. 5. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1582/2006 (OJ L 294, 25.10.2006, p. 1).

4

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ANNEX

Export refunds on eggs applicable from 18 July 2007

| Product code | Destination | Unit of measurement | Amount of refund |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0407 00 11 9000 | A02 | EUR/100 pcs | 1,58 |
| 0407 00 19 9000 | A02 | EUR/100 pcs | 0,79 |
| 0407 00 30 9000 | E09 | EUR/100 kg | 0,00 |
| E10 | EUR/100 kg | 20,00 |
| E19 | EUR/100 kg | 0,00 |
| 0408 11 80 9100 | A03 | EUR/100 kg | 50,00 |
| 0408 19 81 9100 | A03 | EUR/100 kg | 25,00 |
| 0408 19 89 9100 | A03 | EUR/100 kg | 25,00 |
| 0408 91 80 9100 | A03 | EUR/100 kg | 73,00 |
| 0408 99 80 9100 | A03 | EUR/100 kg | 18,00 |
| NB: The product codes and the ‘A ’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), as amended.
  The other destinations are defined as follows:






  E09 | Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Hong Kong SAR, Russia and Turkey. |
| E10 | South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and the Philippines. |
| E19 | all destinations except Switzerland and those of E09 and E10 . |

Product code

Destination

Unit of measurement

Amount of refund

0407 00 11 9000

A02

EUR/100 pcs

1,58

0407 00 19 9000

A02

EUR/100 pcs

0,79

0407 00 30 9000

E09

EUR/100 kg

0,00

E10

EUR/100 kg

20,00

E19

EUR/100 kg

0,00

0408 11 80 9100

A03

EUR/100 kg

50,00

0408 19 81 9100

A03

EUR/100 kg

25,00

0408 19 89 9100

A03

EUR/100 kg

25,00

0408 91 80 9100

A03

EUR/100 kg

73,00

0408 99 80 9100

A03

EUR/100 kg

18,00

NB: The product codes and the ‘A ’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), as amended.

The other destinations are defined as follows:

E09

Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Hong Kong SAR, Russia and Turkey.

E10

South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and the Philippines.

E19

all destinations except Switzerland and those of E09 and E10 .

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 840/2007

of 17 July 2007

fixing the export refunds on poultrymeat

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in poultrymeat (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 8(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 8(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 provides that the difference between prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1(1) of that Regulation and prices for those products on the Community market may be covered by an export refund. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 8(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 provides that the difference between prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1(1) of that Regulation and prices for those products on the Community market may be covered by an export refund.

| (2) | Given the present situation on the market in poultrymeat, export refunds should therefore be fixed in accordance with the rules and criteria provided for in Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Given the present situation on the market in poultrymeat, export refunds should therefore be fixed in accordance with the rules and criteria provided for in Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75.

| (3) | Article 8(3), second subparagraph of Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 provides that the world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the refund according to destination. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Article 8(3), second subparagraph of Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 provides that the world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the refund according to destination.

| (4) | Refunds should be granted only on products that are allowed to move freely in the Community and that bear the identification mark as provided for in Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (2). Those products should also comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (3). |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Refunds should be granted only on products that are allowed to move freely in the Community and that bear the identification mark as provided for in Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (2). Those products should also comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (3).

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs, |
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(5)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   Export refunds as provided for in Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 shall be granted on the products and for the amounts set out in the Annex to this Regulation subject to the condition provided for in paragraph 2 of this Article.

2.   The products eligible for a refund under paragraph 1 must meet the relevant requirements of Regulations (EC) No 852/2004 and (EC) No 853/2004, notably preparation in an approved establishment and compliance with the identification marking requirements laid down in Annex II, Section I to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 July 2007.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 July 2007.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 77. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 679/2006 (OJ L 119, 4.5.2006, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 1, as corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 3.

3

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ANNEX

Export refunds on poultrymeat applicable from 18 July 2007

| Product code | Destination | Unit of measurement | Amount of refund |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0105 11 11 9000 | A02 | EUR/100 pcs | 0,98 |
| 0105 11 19 9000 | A02 | EUR/100 pcs | 0,98 |
| 0105 11 91 9000 | A02 | EUR/100 pcs | 0,98 |
| 0105 11 99 9000 | A02 | EUR/100 pcs | 0,98 |
| 0105 12 00 9000 | A02 | EUR/100 pcs | 1,95 |
| 0105 19 20 9000 | A02 | EUR/100 pcs | 1,95 |
| 0207 12 10 9900 | V03 | EUR/100 kg | 47,0 |
| 0207 12 90 9190 | V03 | EUR/100 kg | 47,0 |
| 0207 12 90 9990 | V03 | EUR/100 kg | 47,0 |
| NB: The product codes and the ‘A ’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), as amended.
  The other destinations are defined as follows:






  V03 | A24 , Angola, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq and Iran. |

Product code

Destination

Unit of measurement

Amount of refund

0105 11 11 9000

A02

EUR/100 pcs

0,98

0105 11 19 9000

A02

EUR/100 pcs

0,98

0105 11 91 9000

A02

EUR/100 pcs

0,98

0105 11 99 9000

A02

EUR/100 pcs

0,98

0105 12 00 9000

A02

EUR/100 pcs

1,95

0105 19 20 9000

A02

EUR/100 pcs

1,95

0207 12 10 9900

V03

EUR/100 kg

47,0

0207 12 90 9190

V03

EUR/100 kg

47,0

0207 12 90 9990

V03

EUR/100 kg

47,0

NB: The product codes and the ‘A ’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), as amended.

The other destinations are defined as follows:

V03

A24 , Angola, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq and Iran.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 841/2007

of 17 July 2007

fixing the rates of the refunds applicable to eggs and egg yolks exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in eggs (1), and in particular Article 8(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 8(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 provides that the difference between prices in international trade for the products listed in Article 1(1) of that Regulation and prices within the Community may be covered by an export refund where these goods are exported in the form of goods listed in the Annex to that Regulation. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 8(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 provides that the difference between prices in international trade for the products listed in Article 1(1) of that Regulation and prices within the Community may be covered by an export refund where these goods are exported in the form of goods listed in the Annex to that Regulation.

| (2) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005 of 30 June 2005 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 as regards the system of granting export refunds on certain agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty, and the criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds (2), specifies the products for which a rate of refund is to be fixed, to be applied where these products are exported in the form of goods listed in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005 of 30 June 2005 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 as regards the system of granting export refunds on certain agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty, and the criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds (2), specifies the products for which a rate of refund is to be fixed, to be applied where these products are exported in the form of goods listed in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75.

| (3) | In accordance with the second paragraph of Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005, the rate of the refund per 100 kilograms for each of the basic products in question is to be fixed for a period of the same duration as that for which refunds are fixed for the same products exported unprocessed. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

In accordance with the second paragraph of Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005, the rate of the refund per 100 kilograms for each of the basic products in question is to be fixed for a period of the same duration as that for which refunds are fixed for the same products exported unprocessed.

| (4) | Article 11 of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded under the Uruguay Round lays down that the export refund for a product contained in a good may not exceed the refund applicable to that product when exported without further processing. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Article 11 of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded under the Uruguay Round lays down that the export refund for a product contained in a good may not exceed the refund applicable to that product when exported without further processing.

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs, |
| --- | --- |

(5)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The rates of the refunds applicable to the basic products listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005 and in Article 1(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75, and exported in the form of goods listed in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75, shall be fixed as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 July 2007.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 July 2007.

For the Commission

Heinz ZOUREK

Director-General Enterprise and Industry

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(1)  
  OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 49. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 679/2006 (OJ L 119, 4.5.2006, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 172, 5.7.2005, p. 24. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 447/2007 (OJ L 106, 24.4.2007, p. 31).

2

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ANNEX

Rates of the refunds applicable from 18 July 2007 to eggs and egg yolks exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty

| (EUR/100 kg) |
| --- |
| CN code | Description | Destination (1) | Rate of refund |
| 0407 00 | Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked: | | |
| – Of poultry: | | |
| 0407 00 30 | – – Other: | | |
| (a) | On exportation of ovalbumin of CN codes 3502 11 90 and 3502 19 90 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Description

Destination (1)

Rate of refund

0407 00

Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked:

– Of poultry:

0407 00 30

– – Other:

(a)

On exportation of ovalbumin of CN codes 3502 11 90 and 3502 19 90

02

0,00

03

20,00

04

0,00

| (b) | On exportation of other goods |
| --- | --- |

(b)

On exportation of other goods

01

0,00

0408

Birds' eggs, not in shell and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:

– Egg yolks:

0408 11

– – Dried:

ex 0408 11 80

– – – Suitable for human consumption:

not sweetened

01

50,00

0408 19

– – Other:

– – – Suitable for human consumption:

ex 0408 19 81

– – – – Liquid:

not sweetened

01

25,00

ex 0408 19 89

– – – – Frozen:

not sweetened

01

25,00

– Other:

0408 91

– – Dried:

ex 0408 91 80

– – – Suitable for human consumption:

not sweetened

01

73,00

0408 99

– – Other:

ex 0408 99 80

– – – Suitable for human consumption:

not sweetened

01

18,00

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(1)  The destinations are as follows:

| 01 | Third countries. For Switzerland and Liechtenstein these rates are not applicable to the goods listed in Tables I and II to Protocol No 2 to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation of 22 July 1972, |
| --- | --- |
| 02 | Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Turkey, Hong Kong SAR and Russia, |
| 03 | South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and the Philippines, |
| 04 | all destinations except Switzerland and those of 02 and 03. |

01

Third countries. For Switzerland and Liechtenstein these rates are not applicable to the goods listed in Tables I and II to Protocol No 2 to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation of 22 July 1972,

02

Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Turkey, Hong Kong SAR and Russia,

03

South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and the Philippines,

04

all destinations except Switzerland and those of 02 and 03.

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| 18.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 186/17 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

18.7.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 186/17

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 842/2007

of 17 July 2007

fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in eggs (1), and in particular Article 5(4) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in poultrymeat (2), and in particular Article 5(4) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2783/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common system of trade for ovalbumin and lactalbumin (3), and in particular Article 3(4) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 (4), fixes detailed rules for implementing the system of additional import duties and fixes representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 (4), fixes detailed rules for implementing the system of additional import duties and fixes representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin.

| (2) | It results from regular monitoring of the information providing the basis for the verification of the import prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin that the representative prices for imports of certain products should be amended taking into account variations of prices according to origin. Therefore, representative prices should be published. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

It results from regular monitoring of the information providing the basis for the verification of the import prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin that the representative prices for imports of certain products should be amended taking into account variations of prices according to origin. Therefore, representative prices should be published.

| (3) | It is necessary to apply this amendment as soon as possible, given the situation on the market. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

It is necessary to apply this amendment as soon as possible, given the situation on the market.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs, |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 is hereby replaced by the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 July 2007.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 July 2007.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 49. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 679/2006 (OJ L 119, 4.5.2006, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 77. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 679/2006.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 104. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2916/95 (OJ L 305, 19.12.1995, p. 49).

3

(4)  
  OJ L 145, 29.6.1995, p. 47. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 591/2007 (OJ L 139, 31.5.2007, p. 20).

4

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 17 July 2007 fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95

‘ANNEX I

| CN code | Description | Representative price
  (EUR/100 kg) | Security referred to in Article 3(3)
  (EUR/100 kg) | Origin (1) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0207 12 90 | Chickens, plucked and drawn, without heads and feet and without necks, hearts, livers and gizzards, known as “65 % chickens”, or otherwise presented, frozen | 106,1 | 4 | 01 |
| 105,3 | 4 | 02 |
| 0207 14 10 | Boneless cuts of fowl of the species Gallus domesticus, frozen | 211,1 | 27 | 01 |
| 240,3 | 18 | 02 |
| 338,7 | 0 | 03 |
| 0207 14 50 | Breasts of chicken, frozen | 241,3 | 0 | 01 |
| 0207 25 10 | Turkey carcases, known as 80 % turkeys, frozen | 128,1 | 10 | 01 |
| 0207 27 10 | Boneless cuts of turkey, frozen | 252,4 | 13 | 01 |
| 283,6 | 4 | 03 |
| 1602 32 11 | Preparations of uncooked fowl of the species Gallus domesticus | 241,9 | 13 | 01 |

CN code

Description

Representative price

(EUR/100 kg)

Security referred to in Article 3(3)

(EUR/100 kg)

Origin (1)

0207 12 90

Chickens, plucked and drawn, without heads and feet and without necks, hearts, livers and gizzards, known as “65 % chickens”, or otherwise presented, frozen

106,1

4

01

105,3

4

02

0207 14 10

Boneless cuts of fowl of the species Gallus domesticus, frozen

211,1

27

01

240,3

18

02

338,7

0

03

0207 14 50

Breasts of chicken, frozen

241,3

0

01

0207 25 10

Turkey carcases, known as 80 % turkeys, frozen

128,1

10

01

0207 27 10

Boneless cuts of turkey, frozen

252,4

13

01

283,6

4

03

1602 32 11

Preparations of uncooked fowl of the species Gallus domesticus

241,9

13

01

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(1)  Origin of imports:

1

| 01 | Brazil |
| --- | --- |
| 02 | Argentina |
| 03 | Chile.’ |

01

Brazil

02

Argentina

03

Chile.’

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| 18.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 186/19 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

18.7.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 186/19

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 843/2007

of 17 July 2007

amending Regulation (EC) No 712/2007 as regards the quantities covered by the standing invitation to tender for the resale on the Community market of cereals held by the intervention agencies of the Member States

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 712/2007 (2) opens standing invitations to tender for the resale on the Community market of cereals held by the intervention agencies of the Member States. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 712/2007 (2) opens standing invitations to tender for the resale on the Community market of cereals held by the intervention agencies of the Member States.

| (2) | In view of the situation on the Community market for maize, common wheat and barley and of the changes in demand for cereals in various regions in recent weeks, new quantities of cereals held in intervention should be made available in some Member States. The intervention agencies in the Member States concerned should therefore be authorised to increase the quantities put out to tender by 500 000 tonnes of maize in Hungary, 29 244 tonnes of common wheat in Hungary and 13 218 tonnes of barley in France. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

In view of the situation on the Community market for maize, common wheat and barley and of the changes in demand for cereals in various regions in recent weeks, new quantities of cereals held in intervention should be made available in some Member States. The intervention agencies in the Member States concerned should therefore be authorised to increase the quantities put out to tender by 500 000 tonnes of maize in Hungary, 29 244 tonnes of common wheat in Hungary and 13 218 tonnes of barley in France.

| (3) | Under the last invitations to tender for the 2006/07 marketing year, in June 2007, the resale of rye on the internal market under the standing invitation to tender opened by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1483/2006 (3) increased sharply with a resultant fall in the intervention stocks of rye available for resale on the internal market during the 2007/08 marketing year. In view of this situation, the quantity of rye originally made available for the standing invitation to tender opened by Regulation (EC) No 712/2007 should be reduced by 11 578 tonnes. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Under the last invitations to tender for the 2006/07 marketing year, in June 2007, the resale of rye on the internal market under the standing invitation to tender opened by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1483/2006 (3) increased sharply with a resultant fall in the intervention stocks of rye available for resale on the internal market during the 2007/08 marketing year. In view of this situation, the quantity of rye originally made available for the standing invitation to tender opened by Regulation (EC) No 712/2007 should be reduced by 11 578 tonnes.

| (4) | Regulation (EC) No 712/2007 should be amended accordingly. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Regulation (EC) No 712/2007 should be amended accordingly.

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals, |
| --- | --- |

(5)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 712/2007 is hereby replaced by the Annex hereto.

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 17 July 2007.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 7.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 276, 7.10.2006, p. 58. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 621/2007 (OJ L 143, 6.6.2007, p. 9).

3

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ANNEX

‘ANNEX I

LIST OF INVITATIONS TO TENDER

| Member State | Quantities made available for sale on the Community market
  (tonnes) | Intervention Agency
  Name, address and contact details |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Common wheat | Barley | Maize | Rye |
| Belgique/België | 0 | — | — | — | Bureau d’intervention et de restitution belge |
| Rue de Trèves 82 |
| B-1040 Bruxelles |
| Belgisch Interventie- en Restitutiebureau |
| Trierstraat 82 |
| B-1040 Brussel |
| Tel.: (32-2) 287 24 78 |
| Fax: (32-2) 287 25 24 |
| e-mail: webmaster@birb.be |
| website: www.birb.be |

Member State

Quantities made available for sale on the Community market

(tonnes)

Intervention Agency

Name, address and contact details

Common wheat

Barley

Maize

Rye

Belgique/België

0

—

—

—

Bureau d’intervention et de restitution belge

Rue de Trèves 82

B-1040 Bruxelles

Belgisch Interventie- en Restitutiebureau

Trierstraat 82

B-1040 Brussel

Tel.: (32-2) 287 24 78

Fax: (32-2) 287 25 24

e-mail: webmaster@birb.be

website: www.birb.be

БЪЛГАРИЯ

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| State Fund Agriculture |
| --- |
| 136, Tzar Boris III Blvd. |
| 1618, Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Tel.: (+359 2) 81 87 202 |
| Fax: (+359 2) 81 87 267 |
| E-mail: dfz@dfz.bg |
| website: www.mzgar.government.bg |

State Fund Agriculture

136, Tzar Boris III Blvd.

1618, Sofia, Bulgaria

Tel.: (+359 2) 81 87 202

Fax: (+359 2) 81 87 267

E-mail: dfz@dfz.bg

website: www.mzgar.government.bg

Česká republika

0

0

—

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| Státní zemědělský intervenční fond |
| --- |
| Odbor rostlinných komodit |
| Ve Smečkách 33 |
| CZ-110 00 Praha 1 |
| Tel.: (420) 222 87 16 67/222 87 14 03 |
| Fax: (420) 296 80 64 04 |
| E-mail: dagmar.hejrovska@szif.cz |
| Internet: www.szif.cz |

Státní zemědělský intervenční fond

Odbor rostlinných komodit

Ve Smečkách 33

CZ-110 00 Praha 1

Tel.: (420) 222 87 16 67/222 87 14 03

Fax: (420) 296 80 64 04

E-mail: dagmar.hejrovska@szif.cz

Internet: www.szif.cz

Danmark

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| Direktoratet for FødevareErhverv |
| --- |
| Nyropsgade 30 |
| DK-1780 København |
| Téléphone: (45) 33 95 88 07 |
| Télécopieur: (45) 33 95 80 34 |
| e-mail: | mij@dffe.dk and
  pah@dffe.dk |

Direktoratet for FødevareErhverv

Nyropsgade 30

DK-1780 København

Téléphone: (45) 33 95 88 07

Télécopieur: (45) 33 95 80 34

e-mail:

mij@dffe.dk and

pah@dffe.dk

website: www.dffe.dk

Deutschland

0

0

—

38 422

| Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung |
| --- |
| Deichmanns Aue 29 |
| D-53179 Bonn |
| Téléphone: (49-228) 68 45-3704 |
| télécopieur 1: (49-228) 68 45-3985 |
| télécopieur 2: (49-228) 68 45-3276 |
| e-mail: pflanzlErzeugnisse@ble.de |
| website: www.ble.de |

Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung

Deichmanns Aue 29

D-53179 Bonn

Téléphone: (49-228) 68 45-3704

télécopieur 1: (49-228) 68 45-3985

télécopieur 2: (49-228) 68 45-3276

e-mail: pflanzlErzeugnisse@ble.de

website: www.ble.de

Eesti

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| Põllumajanduse Registrite ja Informatsiooni Amet |
| --- |
| Narva mnt. 3, 51009 Tartu |
| Téléphone: (372) 7371 200 |
| Télécopieur: (372) 7371 201 |
| e-mail: pria@pria.ee |
| website: www.pria.ee |

Põllumajanduse Registrite ja Informatsiooni Amet

Narva mnt. 3, 51009 Tartu

Téléphone: (372) 7371 200

Télécopieur: (372) 7371 201

e-mail: pria@pria.ee

website: www.pria.ee

Eire/Ireland

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| Department of Agriculture & Food, Intervention Operations, OFI, Subsidies & Storage Division, |
| --- |
| Johnstown Castle Estate, |
| County Wexford, |
| Ireland |
| Téléphone: (353-53) 916 34 00 |
| Télécopieur: (353-53) 914 28 43 |
| website: www.agriculture.gov.ie |

Department of Agriculture & Food, Intervention Operations, OFI, Subsidies & Storage Division,

Johnstown Castle Estate,

County Wexford,

Ireland

Téléphone: (353-53) 916 34 00

Télécopieur: (353-53) 914 28 43

website: www.agriculture.gov.ie

Elláda

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| Payment and Control Agency for Guidance and Guarantee Community Aids (OPEKEPE) |
| --- |
| Acharnon 241 |
| GR-104 46 Athens |
| Téléphone: (30-210) 212 47 87 et (30-210) 212 47 54 |
| Télécopieur: (30-210) 212 47 91 |
| e-mail: ax17u073@minagric.gr |
| website: www.opekepe.gr |

Payment and Control Agency for Guidance and Guarantee Community Aids (OPEKEPE)

Acharnon 241

GR-104 46 Athens

Téléphone: (30-210) 212 47 87 et (30-210) 212 47 54

Télécopieur: (30-210) 212 47 91

e-mail: ax17u073@minagric.gr

website: www.opekepe.gr

España

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| S. Gral. Intervención de Mercados (FEGA) |
| --- |
| C/Almagro 33 — 28010 Madrid — España |
| Téléphone: (34-91) 3474765 |
| Télécopieur: (34-91)3474838 |
| e-mail: sgintervencion@fega.mapa.es |
| website: www.fega.es |

S. Gral. Intervención de Mercados (FEGA)

C/Almagro 33 — 28010 Madrid — España

Téléphone: (34-91) 3474765

Télécopieur: (34-91)3474838

e-mail: sgintervencion@fega.mapa.es

website: www.fega.es

France

0

13 218

—

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| Office national interprofessionnel des grandes cultures (ONIGC) |
| --- |
| 12, rue Henri-Roltanguy TSA 20002 |
| F-93555 Montreuil sous Bois Cedex |
| Téléphone: (33) 173 30 20 20 |
| Télécopieur: (33) 173 30 20 08 |
| E-mail: | Catherine.LESCOUARC'H@onigc.fr;
  Philippe.BONNARD@onigc.fr |

Office national interprofessionnel des grandes cultures (ONIGC)

12, rue Henri-Roltanguy TSA 20002

F-93555 Montreuil sous Bois Cedex

Téléphone: (33) 173 30 20 20

Télécopieur: (33) 173 30 20 08

E-mail:

Catherine.LESCOUARC'H@onigc.fr;

Philippe.BONNARD@onigc.fr

website: www.onigc.fr

Italia

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| Agenzia per le Erogazioni in Agricoltura — AGEA |
| --- |
| Via Torino 45, I-00184 Roma |
| Téléphone: (39) 06 49 49 95 58 |
| Télécopieur: (39) 06 49 49 97 61 |
| e-mail: b.pennacchia@agea.gov.it |
| website: www.agea.gov.it |

Agenzia per le Erogazioni in Agricoltura — AGEA

Via Torino 45, I-00184 Roma

Téléphone: (39) 06 49 49 95 58

Télécopieur: (39) 06 49 49 97 61

e-mail: b.pennacchia@agea.gov.it

website: www.agea.gov.it

Kypros

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—

Latvija

0

0

—

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| Lauku atbalsta dienests |
| --- |
| Republikas laukums 2, |
| Rīga, LV-1981 |
| Téléphone: (371) 702 7893 |
| Télécopieur: (371) 702 7892 |
| e-mail: lad@lad.gov.lv |
| website: www.lad.gov.lv |

Lauku atbalsta dienests

Republikas laukums 2,

Rīga, LV-1981

Téléphone: (371) 702 7893

Télécopieur: (371) 702 7892

e-mail: lad@lad.gov.lv

website: www.lad.gov.lv

Lietuva

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| The Lithuanian Agricultural and Food Products Market Regulation Agency |
| --- |
| L. Stuokos-Guceviciaus Str. 9–12, |
| Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Téléphone: (370-5) 268 50 49 |
| Télécopieur: (370-5) 268 50 61 |
| e-mail: info@litfood.lt |
| website: www.litfood.lt |

The Lithuanian Agricultural and Food Products Market Regulation Agency

L. Stuokos-Guceviciaus Str. 9–12,

Vilnius, Lithuania

Téléphone: (370-5) 268 50 49

Télécopieur: (370-5) 268 50 61

e-mail: info@litfood.lt

website: www.litfood.lt

Luxembourg

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| Office des licences |
| --- |
| 21, rue Philippe II |
| Boîte postale 113 |
| L-2011 Luxembourg |
| Téléphone: (352) 478 23 70 |
| Télécopieur: (352) 46 61 38 |
| Télex: 2 537 AGRIM LU |

Office des licences

21, rue Philippe II

Boîte postale 113

L-2011 Luxembourg

Téléphone: (352) 478 23 70

Télécopieur: (352) 46 61 38

Télex: 2 537 AGRIM LU

Magyarország

29 244

0

1 000 000

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| Mezőgazdasági és Vidékfejlesztési Hivatal |
| --- |
| Soroksári út. 22–24. |
| H-1095 Budapest |
| Téléphone (36) 1 219 45 76 |
| Télécopieur: (36) 1 219 89 05 |
| e-mail: ertekesites@mvh.gov.hu |
| website: www.mvh.gov.hu |

Mezőgazdasági és Vidékfejlesztési Hivatal

Soroksári út. 22–24.

H-1095 Budapest

Téléphone (36) 1 219 45 76

Télécopieur: (36) 1 219 89 05

e-mail: ertekesites@mvh.gov.hu

website: www.mvh.gov.hu

Malta

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Nederland

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| Dienst Regelingen Roermond |
| --- |
| Postbus 965, NL-6040 AZ Roermond |
| Téléphone: (31) 475 355 486 |
| Télécopieur: (31) 475 318939 |
| e-mail: p.a.c.m.van.de.lindeloof@minlnv.nl |
| website: www.minlnv.nl |

Dienst Regelingen Roermond

Postbus 965, NL-6040 AZ Roermond

Téléphone: (31) 475 355 486

Télécopieur: (31) 475 318939

e-mail: p.a.c.m.van.de.lindeloof@minlnv.nl

website: www.minlnv.nl

Österreich

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| AMA (Agrarmarkt Austria) |
| --- |
| Dresdnerstraße 70 |
| A-1200 Wien |
| Téléphone: | (43-1) 331 51-258
  (43-1) 331 51-328 |
| Télécopieur: | (43-1) 331 51-4624
  (43-1) 331 51-4469 |

AMA (Agrarmarkt Austria)

Dresdnerstraße 70

A-1200 Wien

Téléphone:

(43-1) 331 51-258

(43-1) 331 51-328

Télécopieur:

(43-1) 331 51-4624

(43-1) 331 51-4469

e-mail: referat10@ama.gv.at

website: www.ama.at/intervention

Polska

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| Agencja Rynku Rolnego |
| --- |
| Biuro Produktów Roślinnych |
| Nowy Świat 6/12 |
| PL-00-400 Warszawa |
| Polska |
| Téléphone: (48) 22 661 78 10 |
| télécopieur: (48) 22 661 78 26 |
| e-mail: cereals-intervention@arr.gov.pl |
| website: www.arr.gov.pl |

Agencja Rynku Rolnego

Biuro Produktów Roślinnych

Nowy Świat 6/12

PL-00-400 Warszawa

Polska

Téléphone: (48) 22 661 78 10

télécopieur: (48) 22 661 78 26

e-mail: cereals-intervention@arr.gov.pl

website: www.arr.gov.pl

Portugal

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| Instituto Nacional de Intervenção e Garantia Agrícola (INGA) |
| --- |
| R. Castilho, n.o 45-51, |
| 1264-163 Lisboa |
| Téléphone: | (351) 21 751 85 00
  (351) 21 384 60 00 |
| Télécopieur: | (351) 21 384 61 70 |

Instituto Nacional de Intervenção e Garantia Agrícola (INGA)

R. Castilho, n.o 45-51,

1264-163 Lisboa

Téléphone:

(351) 21 751 85 00

(351) 21 384 60 00

Télécopieur:

(351) 21 384 61 70

| e-mail: | inga@inga.min-agricultura.pt
  edalberto.santana@inga.min-agricultura.pt |
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e-mail:

inga@inga.min-agricultura.pt

edalberto.santana@inga.min-agricultura.pt

website: www.inga.min-agricultura.pt

România

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| Agenția de Plăți și Intervenție pentru Agricultură |
| --- |
| B-dul Carol I, nr. 17, sector 2 |
| București 030161 |
| România |
| Tel.: (40) 21 3054802, (40) 21 3054842 |
| Fax: (40) 21 3054803 |
| Website: www.apia.org.ro |

Agenția de Plăți și Intervenție pentru Agricultură

B-dul Carol I, nr. 17, sector 2

București 030161

România

Tel.: (40) 21 3054802, (40) 21 3054842

Fax: (40) 21 3054803

Website: www.apia.org.ro

Slovenija

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| Agencija Republike Slovenije za kmetijske trge in razvoj podeželja |
| --- |
| Dunajska 160, 1000 Ljubljana |
| Téléphone: (386) 1 580 76 52 |
| Télécopieur: (386) 1 478 92 00 |
| e-mail: aktrp@gov.si |
| website: www.arsktrp.gov.si |

Agencija Republike Slovenije za kmetijske trge in razvoj podeželja

Dunajska 160, 1000 Ljubljana

Téléphone: (386) 1 580 76 52

Télécopieur: (386) 1 478 92 00

e-mail: aktrp@gov.si

website: www.arsktrp.gov.si

Slovensko

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| Pôdohospodárska platobná agentúra |
| --- |
| Oddelenie obilnín a škrobu |
| Dobrovičova 12 |
| SK-815 26 Bratislava |
| tel.: (421-2) 58 24 32 71 |
| fax: (421-2) 53 41 26 65 |
| e-mail: jvargova@apa.sk |
| website: www.apa.sk |

Pôdohospodárska platobná agentúra

Oddelenie obilnín a škrobu

Dobrovičova 12

SK-815 26 Bratislava

tel.: (421-2) 58 24 32 71

fax: (421-2) 53 41 26 65

e-mail: jvargova@apa.sk

website: www.apa.sk

Suomi/Finland

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| Maaseutuvirasto |
| --- |
| PL 256 |
| FI-00101 HELSINKI |
| Tel: (358 (0)20) 772 007 |
| Fax: (358 (0)20) 7725 506, +358 (0)20 7725 508 |
| e-mail: markkinatukiosasto@mavi.fi |
| web site: www.mavi.fi |

Maaseutuvirasto

PL 256

FI-00101 HELSINKI

Tel: (358 (0)20) 772 007

Fax: (358 (0)20) 7725 506, +358 (0)20 7725 508

e-mail: markkinatukiosasto@mavi.fi

web site: www.mavi.fi

Sverige

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| Statens Jordbruksverk |
| --- |
| SE-551 82 Jönköping |
| Tfn (46) 36 15 50 00 |
| Fax (46) 36 19 05 46 |
| E-post: jordbruksverket@sjv.se |
| Internet: www.sjv.se |

Statens Jordbruksverk

SE-551 82 Jönköping

Tfn (46) 36 15 50 00

Fax (46) 36 19 05 46

E-post: jordbruksverket@sjv.se

Internet: www.sjv.se

United Kingdom

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| Rural Payments Agency |
| --- |
| Lancaster House |
| Hampshire Court |
| Newcastle upon Tyne |
| NE4 7YH |
| Téléphone: (44) 191 226 5882 |
| Télécopieur: (44) 191 226 5824 |
| e-mail: cerealsintervention@rpa.gsi.gov.uk |
| website: www.rpa.gov.uk |

Rural Payments Agency

Lancaster House

Hampshire Court

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE4 7YH

Téléphone: (44) 191 226 5882

Télécopieur: (44) 191 226 5824

e-mail: cerealsintervention@rpa.gsi.gov.uk

website: www.rpa.gov.uk

“—” means no intervention stock of this cereal in this Member State.’

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| 18.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 186/24 |
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18.7.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 186/24

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 844/2007

of 17 July 2007

amending for the 81st time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001 prohibiting the export of certain goods and services to Afghanistan, strengthening the flight ban and extending the freeze of funds and other financial resources in respect of the Taliban of Afghanistan (1), and in particular Article 7(1), first indent, thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 lists the persons, groups and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation. |
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(1)

Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 lists the persons, groups and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.

| (2) | On 2 and 3 July 2007, the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council decided to amend the list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply. Annex I should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(2)

On 2 and 3 July 2007, the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council decided to amend the list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply. Annex I should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 17 July 2007.

For the Commission

Eneko LANDÁBURU

Director-General for External Relations

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  OJ L 139, 29.5.2002, p. 9. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 760/2007 (OJ L 172, 30.6.2007, p. 50).

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ANNEX

Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is amended as follows:

| (1) | The entry ‘Ahmed Mohammed Hamed Ali (alias (a) Abdurehman, Ahmed Mohammed, (b) Ahmed Hamed, (c) Ali, Ahmed Mohammed, (d) Ali, Hamed, (e) Hemed, Ahmed, (f) Shieb, Ahmed, (g) Abu Fatima, (h) Abu Islam, (i) Abu Khadiijah, (j) Ahmed The Egyptian, (k) Ahmed, Ahmed, (l) Al-Masri, Ahmad, (m) Al-Surir, Abu Islam, (n) Shuaib. Date of birth: 1965. Place of birth: Egypt. Nationality: Egyptian.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Ahmed Mohammed Hamed Ali (alias (a) Abdurehman, Ahmed Mohammed, (b) Ahmed Hamed, (c) Ali, Ahmed Mohammed, (d) Ali, Hamed, (e) Hemed, Ahmed, (f) Shieb, Ahmed, (g) Abu Fatima, (h) Abu Islam, (i) Abu Khadiijah, (j) Ahmed The Egyptian, (k) Ahmed, Ahmed, (l) Al-Masri, Ahmad, (m) Al-Surir, Abu Islam, (n) Shuaib. Date of birth: (a) 1965, (b) 1.1.1967. Place of birth: Egypt. Nationality: Egyptian. Other information: Afghanistan.’ |
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(1)

The entry ‘Ahmed Mohammed Hamed Ali (alias (a) Abdurehman, Ahmed Mohammed, (b) Ahmed Hamed, (c) Ali, Ahmed Mohammed, (d) Ali, Hamed, (e) Hemed, Ahmed, (f) Shieb, Ahmed, (g) Abu Fatima, (h) Abu Islam, (i) Abu Khadiijah, (j) Ahmed The Egyptian, (k) Ahmed, Ahmed, (l) Al-Masri, Ahmad, (m) Al-Surir, Abu Islam, (n) Shuaib. Date of birth: 1965. Place of birth: Egypt. Nationality: Egyptian.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Ahmed Mohammed Hamed Ali (alias (a) Abdurehman, Ahmed Mohammed, (b) Ahmed Hamed, (c) Ali, Ahmed Mohammed, (d) Ali, Hamed, (e) Hemed, Ahmed, (f) Shieb, Ahmed, (g) Abu Fatima, (h) Abu Islam, (i) Abu Khadiijah, (j) Ahmed The Egyptian, (k) Ahmed, Ahmed, (l) Al-Masri, Ahmad, (m) Al-Surir, Abu Islam, (n) Shuaib. Date of birth: (a) 1965, (b) 1.1.1967. Place of birth: Egypt. Nationality: Egyptian. Other information: Afghanistan.’

| (2) | The entry ‘Ahmad Fadil Nazal AL-KHALAYLEH (alias (a) Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi; (b) Muhannad; (c) Al-Muhajer; (d) Garib). Date of birth: 30 October 1966. Place of birth: Al-Zarqaa, Jordan.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Ahmad Fadil Nazal Al-Khalayleh (alias (a) Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi; (b) Muhannad; (c) Al-Muhajer; (d) Garib, (e) Abou Musaab El Zarquawi, (f) Ahmed Fad Al Nazzar Khalaylah Said, (g) Al Zarqawi Abu Musa'ab, (h) Al Zarqawi Abu Musab, (i) Al Zarqawi Ahmed Fad Al Nazzar Khalaylah Said Abu Musab, (j) Alkhalayleh Ahmed, (k) Azzarkaoui Abou Moussab, (l) El Zarquawi Abu Musaab, (m) Zarkaoui Abou Moussaab, (n) Abu Ahmad, (o) Abu Ibrahim). Date of birth: (a) 30.10.1966, (b) 20.10.1966. Place of birth: (a) Al-Zarqaa, Jordan, (b) Al Zarqa, Jordan (c) Al Zarquaa, Jordan. Passport No: (a) Z 264958 (Jordanian passport issued on 4.4.1999 in Al Zarqaa, Jorda), (b) 1433038 (Jordanian identity card issued on 4.4.1999 in Al Zarqaa, Jordan). Other information: Reportedly deceased.’ |
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(2)

The entry ‘Ahmad Fadil Nazal AL-KHALAYLEH (alias (a) Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi; (b) Muhannad; (c) Al-Muhajer; (d) Garib). Date of birth: 30 October 1966. Place of birth: Al-Zarqaa, Jordan.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Ahmad Fadil Nazal Al-Khalayleh (alias (a) Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi; (b) Muhannad; (c) Al-Muhajer; (d) Garib, (e) Abou Musaab El Zarquawi, (f) Ahmed Fad Al Nazzar Khalaylah Said, (g) Al Zarqawi Abu Musa'ab, (h) Al Zarqawi Abu Musab, (i) Al Zarqawi Ahmed Fad Al Nazzar Khalaylah Said Abu Musab, (j) Alkhalayleh Ahmed, (k) Azzarkaoui Abou Moussab, (l) El Zarquawi Abu Musaab, (m) Zarkaoui Abou Moussaab, (n) Abu Ahmad, (o) Abu Ibrahim). Date of birth: (a) 30.10.1966, (b) 20.10.1966. Place of birth: (a) Al-Zarqaa, Jordan, (b) Al Zarqa, Jordan (c) Al Zarquaa, Jordan. Passport No: (a) Z 264958 (Jordanian passport issued on 4.4.1999 in Al Zarqaa, Jorda), (b) 1433038 (Jordanian identity card issued on 4.4.1999 in Al Zarqaa, Jordan). Other information: Reportedly deceased.’

| (3) | The entry ‘Tarek Ben Habib Ben Al-Toumi Al-Maaroufi (alias Abu Ismail). Address: Gaucheret 193, 1030 Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium. Date of birth: 23.11.1965. Place of birth: Ghar el-dimaa, Tunisia. Nationality: (a) Tunisian (b) Belgian (since 8.11.1993). Passport No: E590976 (Tunisian passport issued on 19.6.1987 which expired on 18.6.1992).’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Tarek Ben Habib Ben Al-Toumi Al-Maaroufi (alias (a) Abu Ismail, (b) Abou Ismail el Jendoubi, (c) Abou Ismail Al Djoundoubi). Address: Gaucheret 193, 1030 Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium. Date of birth: 23.11.1965. Place of birth: Ghardimaou, Tunisia. Nationality: (a) Tunisian (b) Belgian (since 8.11.1993). Passport No: E590976 (Tunisian passport issued on 19.6.1987 which expired on 18.6.1992). Other information: Arrested in Belgium on 18.12.2001 and sentenced to six years imprisonment in September 2003. His sentence was increased to seven years in appeal (decision taken on 9.6.2004).’ |
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(3)

The entry ‘Tarek Ben Habib Ben Al-Toumi Al-Maaroufi (alias Abu Ismail). Address: Gaucheret 193, 1030 Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium. Date of birth: 23.11.1965. Place of birth: Ghar el-dimaa, Tunisia. Nationality: (a) Tunisian (b) Belgian (since 8.11.1993). Passport No: E590976 (Tunisian passport issued on 19.6.1987 which expired on 18.6.1992).’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Tarek Ben Habib Ben Al-Toumi Al-Maaroufi (alias (a) Abu Ismail, (b) Abou Ismail el Jendoubi, (c) Abou Ismail Al Djoundoubi). Address: Gaucheret 193, 1030 Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium. Date of birth: 23.11.1965. Place of birth: Ghardimaou, Tunisia. Nationality: (a) Tunisian (b) Belgian (since 8.11.1993). Passport No: E590976 (Tunisian passport issued on 19.6.1987 which expired on 18.6.1992). Other information: Arrested in Belgium on 18.12.2001 and sentenced to six years imprisonment in September 2003. His sentence was increased to seven years in appeal (decision taken on 9.6.2004).’

| (4) | The entry ‘Ayman Al-Zawahari (aka Ahmed Fuad Salim, Aiman Muhammad Rabi Al-Zawahiri); Operational and Military Leader of Jihad Group; born 19.6.1951, Giza, Egypt; passport No 1084010 (Egypt); alternative No 19820215.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Aiman Muhammed Rabi Al-Zawahiri (alias (a) Ayman Al-Zawahari, (b) Ahmed Fuad Salim, (c) Al Zawahry Aiman Mohamed Rabi Abdel Muaz, (d) Al Zawahiri Ayman, (e) Abdul Qader Abdul Aziz Abdul Moez Al Doctor, (f) Al Zawahry Aiman Mohamed Rabi, (g) Al Zawahry Aiman Mohamed Rabie, (h) Al Zawahry Aiman Mohamed Robi, (i) Dhawahri Ayman, (j) Eddaouahiri Ayman, (k) Nur Al Deen Abu Mohammed, (l) Abu Fatma, (m) Abu Mohammed); Title: (a) Doctor, (b) Dr. Date of birth: 19.6.1951. Place of birth: Giza, Egypt. Passport No: (a) 1084010 (Egypt), (b) 19820215. Nationality: Thought to be an Egyptian national. Other information: (a) Operational and Military Leader of Jihad Group, (b) former leader of Egyptian Islamic Jihad, (c) close associate of Usama Bin Laden.’ |
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(4)

The entry ‘Ayman Al-Zawahari (aka Ahmed Fuad Salim, Aiman Muhammad Rabi Al-Zawahiri); Operational and Military Leader of Jihad Group; born 19.6.1951, Giza, Egypt; passport No 1084010 (Egypt); alternative No 19820215.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Aiman Muhammed Rabi Al-Zawahiri (alias (a) Ayman Al-Zawahari, (b) Ahmed Fuad Salim, (c) Al Zawahry Aiman Mohamed Rabi Abdel Muaz, (d) Al Zawahiri Ayman, (e) Abdul Qader Abdul Aziz Abdul Moez Al Doctor, (f) Al Zawahry Aiman Mohamed Rabi, (g) Al Zawahry Aiman Mohamed Rabie, (h) Al Zawahry Aiman Mohamed Robi, (i) Dhawahri Ayman, (j) Eddaouahiri Ayman, (k) Nur Al Deen Abu Mohammed, (l) Abu Fatma, (m) Abu Mohammed); Title: (a) Doctor, (b) Dr. Date of birth: 19.6.1951. Place of birth: Giza, Egypt. Passport No: (a) 1084010 (Egypt), (b) 19820215. Nationality: Thought to be an Egyptian national. Other information: (a) Operational and Military Leader of Jihad Group, (b) former leader of Egyptian Islamic Jihad, (c) close associate of Usama Bin Laden.’

| (5) | The entry ‘Shamil Salmanovich Basayev (alias Abdullakh Shamil Abu-Idris). Date of birth: 14.1.1965. Place of birth: Dyshni-Vedeno, Vedensk district, Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union (Russian Federation). Nationality: Russian. Passport No: 623334 (Russian passport, January 2002). National identification No: IY-OZH No 623334 (issued on 9 June 1989 by the Vedensk district). Other information: International arrest warrant issued by the Russian Government.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Shamil Salmanovich Basayev (Басаев Шамиль Салманович alias (a) Abdullakh Shamil Abu-Idris, (b) Shamil Basaev, (c) Basaev Chamil, (d) Basaev Shamil Shikhanovic). Date of birth: 14.1.1965. Place of birth: (a) Dyshni-Vedeno, Vedensk district, Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic Russian Federation, (b) Vedenskiey District, Chechnya Republic, Russian Federation. Nationality: Russian. Passport No: 623334 (Russian passport, January 2002). National identification No: IY-OZH No 623334 (issued on 9.6.1989 by the Vedensk district). Other information: International arrest warrant issued by the Russian Government.’ |
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(5)

The entry ‘Shamil Salmanovich Basayev (alias Abdullakh Shamil Abu-Idris). Date of birth: 14.1.1965. Place of birth: Dyshni-Vedeno, Vedensk district, Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union (Russian Federation). Nationality: Russian. Passport No: 623334 (Russian passport, January 2002). National identification No: IY-OZH No 623334 (issued on 9 June 1989 by the Vedensk district). Other information: International arrest warrant issued by the Russian Government.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Shamil Salmanovich Basayev (Басаев Шамиль Салманович alias (a) Abdullakh Shamil Abu-Idris, (b) Shamil Basaev, (c) Basaev Chamil, (d) Basaev Shamil Shikhanovic). Date of birth: 14.1.1965. Place of birth: (a) Dyshni-Vedeno, Vedensk district, Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic Russian Federation, (b) Vedenskiey District, Chechnya Republic, Russian Federation. Nationality: Russian. Passport No: 623334 (Russian passport, January 2002). National identification No: IY-OZH No 623334 (issued on 9.6.1989 by the Vedensk district). Other information: International arrest warrant issued by the Russian Government.’

| (6) | The entry ‘Mokhtar Belmokhtar. Place of birth: Ghardaia, Algeria. Date of birth: 1.6.1972. Other information: Son of Mohamed and Zohra Chemkha.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Mokhtar Belmokhtar. (alias (a) Abou Abbes Khaled, (b) Belaouar Khaled Abou El Abass, (c) Belaouer Khaled Abou El Abass, (d) Belmokhtar Khaled Abou El Abes, (e) Khaled Abou El Abass, (f) Khaled Abou El Abbes, (g) Khaled Abou El Abes, (h) Khaled Abulabbas Na Oor, (i) Mukhtar Balmukhtar, (j) Belaoua, (k) Belaour). Date of birth: 1.6.1972. Place of birth: Ghardaia, Algeria. Other information: Son of Mohamed and Zohra Chemkha.’ |
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(6)

The entry ‘Mokhtar Belmokhtar. Place of birth: Ghardaia, Algeria. Date of birth: 1.6.1972. Other information: Son of Mohamed and Zohra Chemkha.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Mokhtar Belmokhtar. (alias (a) Abou Abbes Khaled, (b) Belaouar Khaled Abou El Abass, (c) Belaouer Khaled Abou El Abass, (d) Belmokhtar Khaled Abou El Abes, (e) Khaled Abou El Abass, (f) Khaled Abou El Abbes, (g) Khaled Abou El Abes, (h) Khaled Abulabbas Na Oor, (i) Mukhtar Balmukhtar, (j) Belaoua, (k) Belaour). Date of birth: 1.6.1972. Place of birth: Ghardaia, Algeria. Other information: Son of Mohamed and Zohra Chemkha.’

| (7) | The entry ‘Ramzi Mohamed Abdullah Binalshibh (alias (a) Binalsheidah, Ramzi Mohamed Abdullah, (b) Bin al Shibh, Ramzi, (c) Omar, Ramzi Mohamed Abdellah, (d) Mohamed Ali Abdullah Bawazir, (e) Ramzi Omar). Date of birth: (a) 1.5.1972, (b) 16.9.1973. Place of birth: (a) Gheil Bawazir, Hadramawt, Yemen, (b) Khartoum, Sudan. Nationality: (a) Yemen, (b) Sudan. Passport No: 00085243 (issued on 17.11.1997 in Sanaa, Yemen). Other information: arrested in Karachi, Pakistan, on 30.9.2002.’ under the heading ‘Natual persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Ramzi Mohamed Abdullah Binalshibh (alias (a) Binalsheidah, Ramzi Mohamed Abdullah, (b) Bin al Shibh, Ramzi, (c) Omar, Ramzi Mohamed Abdellah, (d) Mohamed Ali Abdullah Bawazir, (e) Binalshibh Ramzi Mohammed Abdullah, (f) Ramzi Binalshib, (g) Ramzi Mohamed Abdellah Omar Hassan Alassiri, (h) Binalshibh Ramsi Mohamed Abdullah, (i) Ramzi Omar). Date of birth: (a) 1.5.1972, (b) 16.9.1973, (c) 15.7.1975. Place of birth: (a) Gheil Bawazir, Hadramawt, Yemen, (b) Khartoum, Sudan. Nationality: (a) Yemen, (b) Sudan. Passport No: 00085243 (issued on 17.11.1997 in Sanaa, Yemen). Other information: arrested in Karachi, Pakistan, on 30.9.2002.’ |
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The entry ‘Ramzi Mohamed Abdullah Binalshibh (alias (a) Binalsheidah, Ramzi Mohamed Abdullah, (b) Bin al Shibh, Ramzi, (c) Omar, Ramzi Mohamed Abdellah, (d) Mohamed Ali Abdullah Bawazir, (e) Ramzi Omar). Date of birth: (a) 1.5.1972, (b) 16.9.1973. Place of birth: (a) Gheil Bawazir, Hadramawt, Yemen, (b) Khartoum, Sudan. Nationality: (a) Yemen, (b) Sudan. Passport No: 00085243 (issued on 17.11.1997 in Sanaa, Yemen). Other information: arrested in Karachi, Pakistan, on 30.9.2002.’ under the heading ‘Natual persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Ramzi Mohamed Abdullah Binalshibh (alias (a) Binalsheidah, Ramzi Mohamed Abdullah, (b) Bin al Shibh, Ramzi, (c) Omar, Ramzi Mohamed Abdellah, (d) Mohamed Ali Abdullah Bawazir, (e) Binalshibh Ramzi Mohammed Abdullah, (f) Ramzi Binalshib, (g) Ramzi Mohamed Abdellah Omar Hassan Alassiri, (h) Binalshibh Ramsi Mohamed Abdullah, (i) Ramzi Omar). Date of birth: (a) 1.5.1972, (b) 16.9.1973, (c) 15.7.1975. Place of birth: (a) Gheil Bawazir, Hadramawt, Yemen, (b) Khartoum, Sudan. Nationality: (a) Yemen, (b) Sudan. Passport No: 00085243 (issued on 17.11.1997 in Sanaa, Yemen). Other information: arrested in Karachi, Pakistan, on 30.9.2002.’

| (8) | The entry ‘Usama Bin Laden (aka Usama Bin Muhammad Bin Awad, a.k.a. Osama Bin Laden; aka Abu Abdallah Abd Al-Hakim); born 30.7.1957, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Saudi citizenship withdrawn, now officially an Afghan national.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Usama Muhammed Awad Bin Laden (alias (a) Usama Bin Laden, (b) Usama Bin Muhammed Bin Awad, Osama Bin Laden, (c) Ben Laden Osama, (d) Ben Laden Ossama, (e) Ben Laden Usama, (f) Bin Laden Osama Mohamed Awdh, (g) Bin Laden Usamah Bin Muhammad, (h) Shaykh Usama Bin Ladin, (i) Usamah Bin Muhammad Bin Ladin, (j) Abu Abdallah Abd Al-Hakim, (k) Al Qaqa). Title: (a) Shaykh, (b) Hajj. Date of birth: (a) 30.7.1957 (b) 28.7.1957, (c) 10.3.1957, (d) 1.1.1957, (e) 1956, (f) 1957. Place of birth: (a) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, (b) Yemen. Nationality: Saudi citizenship withdrawn, now officially an Afghan national.’ |
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The entry ‘Usama Bin Laden (aka Usama Bin Muhammad Bin Awad, a.k.a. Osama Bin Laden; aka Abu Abdallah Abd Al-Hakim); born 30.7.1957, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Saudi citizenship withdrawn, now officially an Afghan national.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Usama Muhammed Awad Bin Laden (alias (a) Usama Bin Laden, (b) Usama Bin Muhammed Bin Awad, Osama Bin Laden, (c) Ben Laden Osama, (d) Ben Laden Ossama, (e) Ben Laden Usama, (f) Bin Laden Osama Mohamed Awdh, (g) Bin Laden Usamah Bin Muhammad, (h) Shaykh Usama Bin Ladin, (i) Usamah Bin Muhammad Bin Ladin, (j) Abu Abdallah Abd Al-Hakim, (k) Al Qaqa). Title: (a) Shaykh, (b) Hajj. Date of birth: (a) 30.7.1957 (b) 28.7.1957, (c) 10.3.1957, (d) 1.1.1957, (e) 1956, (f) 1957. Place of birth: (a) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, (b) Yemen. Nationality: Saudi citizenship withdrawn, now officially an Afghan national.’

| (9) | The entry ‘Mamoun Darkazanli (alias (a) Abu Ilyas, (b) Abu Ilyas Al Suri, (c) Abu Luz). Address: Uhlenhorster Weg 34, Hamburg, 22085 Germany. Date of birth: 4.8.1958. Place of birth: Damascus, Syria. Nationality: (a) Syrian, (b) German. Passport No: 1310636262 (Germany), expires on 29.10.2005. National identification No: German identity card No 1312072688, expires on 29.10.2005.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Mamoun Darkazanli (alias (a) Abu Ilyas, (b) Abu Ilyas Al Suri, (c) Abu Luz, (d) Abu Al Loh, (e) Abu Ylias). Address: Uhlenhorster Weg 34, Hamburg, 22085 Germany. Date of birth: 4.8.1958. Place of birth: Damascus, Syria. Nationality: (a) Syrian, (b) German. Passport No: 1310636262 (German passport expired on 29.10.2005). National identification No: 1312072688 (German identity card expired on 29.10.2005).’ |
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The entry ‘Mamoun Darkazanli (alias (a) Abu Ilyas, (b) Abu Ilyas Al Suri, (c) Abu Luz). Address: Uhlenhorster Weg 34, Hamburg, 22085 Germany. Date of birth: 4.8.1958. Place of birth: Damascus, Syria. Nationality: (a) Syrian, (b) German. Passport No: 1310636262 (Germany), expires on 29.10.2005. National identification No: German identity card No 1312072688, expires on 29.10.2005.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Mamoun Darkazanli (alias (a) Abu Ilyas, (b) Abu Ilyas Al Suri, (c) Abu Luz, (d) Abu Al Loh, (e) Abu Ylias). Address: Uhlenhorster Weg 34, Hamburg, 22085 Germany. Date of birth: 4.8.1958. Place of birth: Damascus, Syria. Nationality: (a) Syrian, (b) German. Passport No: 1310636262 (German passport expired on 29.10.2005). National identification No: 1312072688 (German identity card expired on 29.10.2005).’

| (10) | The entry ‘Lionel Dumont (alias (a) Jacques Brougere, (b) Abu Hamza (c) Di Karlo Antonio (d) Merlin Oliver Christian Rene (e) Arfauni Imad Ben Yousset Hamza (f) Imam Ben Yussuf Arfaj, (g) Bilal, (h) Hamza). Address: no fixed address in Italy. Place of birth: Roubaix (France). Date of birth: (a) 21.1.1971, (b) 29.1.1975. Other information: International arrest warrant issued for him by Interpol. Arrested in Germany on 13.12.2003, extradited to France on 18.5.2004. As of October 2004 he is in detention.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Lionel Dumont (alias (a) Jacques Brougere, (b) Abu Hamza (c) Di Karlo Antonio (d) Merlin Oliver Christian Rene (e) Arfauni Imad Ben Yousset Hamza (f) Imam Ben Yussuf Arfaj, (g) Abou Hamza, (h) Arfauni Imad, (i) Bilal, (j) Hamza, (k) Koumkal, (l) Kumkal, (m) Merlin, (n) Tinet, (o) Brugere, (p) Dimon). Address: no fixed address in Italy. Date of birth: (a) 21.1.1971, (b) 29.1.1975, (c) 1971, (d) 21.1.1962, (e) 24.8.1972. Place of birth: Roubaix, France. Other information: International arrest warrant issued for him by Interpol. Arrested in Germany on 13.12.2003, extradited to France on 18.5.2004. As of October 2004 he is in detention.’ |
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The entry ‘Lionel Dumont (alias (a) Jacques Brougere, (b) Abu Hamza (c) Di Karlo Antonio (d) Merlin Oliver Christian Rene (e) Arfauni Imad Ben Yousset Hamza (f) Imam Ben Yussuf Arfaj, (g) Bilal, (h) Hamza). Address: no fixed address in Italy. Place of birth: Roubaix (France). Date of birth: (a) 21.1.1971, (b) 29.1.1975. Other information: International arrest warrant issued for him by Interpol. Arrested in Germany on 13.12.2003, extradited to France on 18.5.2004. As of October 2004 he is in detention.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Lionel Dumont (alias (a) Jacques Brougere, (b) Abu Hamza (c) Di Karlo Antonio (d) Merlin Oliver Christian Rene (e) Arfauni Imad Ben Yousset Hamza (f) Imam Ben Yussuf Arfaj, (g) Abou Hamza, (h) Arfauni Imad, (i) Bilal, (j) Hamza, (k) Koumkal, (l) Kumkal, (m) Merlin, (n) Tinet, (o) Brugere, (p) Dimon). Address: no fixed address in Italy. Date of birth: (a) 21.1.1971, (b) 29.1.1975, (c) 1971, (d) 21.1.1962, (e) 24.8.1972. Place of birth: Roubaix, France. Other information: International arrest warrant issued for him by Interpol. Arrested in Germany on 13.12.2003, extradited to France on 18.5.2004. As of October 2004 he is in detention.’

| (11) | The entry ‘Mustafa Mohamed Fadhil (aka Al Masri, Abd Al Wakil; aka Al-Nubi, Abu; aka Ali, Hassan; aka Anis, Abu; aka Elbishy, Moustafa Ali; aka Fadil, Mustafa Muhamad; aka Fazul, Mustafa; aka Hussein; aka Jihad, Abu; aka Khalid; aka Man, Nu; aka Mohammed, Mustafa; aka Yussrr, Abu); born 23.6.1976, Cairo, Egypt; citizen Egypt or citizen Kenya; Kenyan ID No 12773667; serial No 201735161’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Mustafa Mohamed Fadhil (alias (a) Al Masri, Abd Al Wakil, (b) Ali, Hassan, (c) Anis, Abu, (d) Elbishy, Moustafa Ali, (e) Fadil, Mustafa Muhamad, (f) Fazul, Mustafa, (g) Mohammed, Mustafa, (h) Mustafa Ali Elbishy, (i) Al-Nubi, Abu, (j) Hussein, (k) Jihad, Abu, (l) Khalid, (m) Man, Nu, (n) Yussrr, Abu). Date of birth: (a) 23.6.1976, (b) 1.1.1976. Place of birth: Cairo, Egypt. Nationality: (a) Egypt, (b) Kenya. National identification No: 12773667 (Kenyan identity card); serial No 201735161.’ |
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The entry ‘Mustafa Mohamed Fadhil (aka Al Masri, Abd Al Wakil; aka Al-Nubi, Abu; aka Ali, Hassan; aka Anis, Abu; aka Elbishy, Moustafa Ali; aka Fadil, Mustafa Muhamad; aka Fazul, Mustafa; aka Hussein; aka Jihad, Abu; aka Khalid; aka Man, Nu; aka Mohammed, Mustafa; aka Yussrr, Abu); born 23.6.1976, Cairo, Egypt; citizen Egypt or citizen Kenya; Kenyan ID No 12773667; serial No 201735161’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Mustafa Mohamed Fadhil (alias (a) Al Masri, Abd Al Wakil, (b) Ali, Hassan, (c) Anis, Abu, (d) Elbishy, Moustafa Ali, (e) Fadil, Mustafa Muhamad, (f) Fazul, Mustafa, (g) Mohammed, Mustafa, (h) Mustafa Ali Elbishy, (i) Al-Nubi, Abu, (j) Hussein, (k) Jihad, Abu, (l) Khalid, (m) Man, Nu, (n) Yussrr, Abu). Date of birth: (a) 23.6.1976, (b) 1.1.1976. Place of birth: Cairo, Egypt. Nationality: (a) Egypt, (b) Kenya. National identification No: 12773667 (Kenyan identity card); serial No 201735161.’

| (12) | The entry ‘Isamuddin, Nurjaman Riduan (alias“Hambali”; Nurjaman; Isomuddin, Nurjaman Riduan); born: EncepNurjaman; nationality: Indonesian; date of birth: 4 April 1964; place of birth: Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia;’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Nurjaman Riduan Isamuddin (alias (a) Hambali, (b) Nurjaman, (c) Isomuddin, Nurjaman Riduan, (d) Hambali Bin Ending, (e) Encep Nurjaman, (f) Hambali Ending Hambali, (g) Isamuddin Riduan, (h) Isamudin Ridwan). Date of birth: 4.4.1964. Place of birth: Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia. Nationality: Indonesian. Other information: born: Encep Nurjaman.’ |
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The entry ‘Isamuddin, Nurjaman Riduan (alias“Hambali”; Nurjaman; Isomuddin, Nurjaman Riduan); born: EncepNurjaman; nationality: Indonesian; date of birth: 4 April 1964; place of birth: Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia;’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Nurjaman Riduan Isamuddin (alias (a) Hambali, (b) Nurjaman, (c) Isomuddin, Nurjaman Riduan, (d) Hambali Bin Ending, (e) Encep Nurjaman, (f) Hambali Ending Hambali, (g) Isamuddin Riduan, (h) Isamudin Ridwan). Date of birth: 4.4.1964. Place of birth: Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia. Nationality: Indonesian. Other information: born: Encep Nurjaman.’

| (13) | The entry ‘Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar (alias (a) Dawood Ebrahim, (b) Sheikh Dawood Hassan, (c) Sheikh Ibrahim, (d) Hizrat). Date of birth: 26.12.1955. Place of birth: (a) Bombay, (b) Ratnagiri, India. Nationality: Indian. Passport No: A-333602 (issued on 4.6.1985 in Bombay, India). Other information: (a) passport revoked by the Government of India, (b) international arrest warrant issued by India.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar (alias (a) Dawood Ebrahim, (b) Sheikh Dawood Hassan, (c) Abdul Hamid Abdul Aziz, (d) Anis Ibrahim, (e) Aziz Dilip, (f) Daud Hasan Shaikh Ibrahim Kaskar, (g) Daud Ibrahim Memon Kaskar, (h) Dawood Hasan Ibrahim Kaskar, (i) Dawood Ibrahim Memon, (j) Dawood Sabri, (k) Kaskar Dawood Hasan, (l) Shaikh Mohd Ismail Abdul Rehman, (m) Dowood Hassan Shaikh Ibrahim, (n) Ibrahim Shaikh Mohd Anis, (o) Shaikh Ismail Abdul, (p) Hizrat). Title: (a) Sheikh, (b) Shaikh. Address: (a) White House, Near Saudi Mosque, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan, (b) House Nu 37 – 30th Street – defence, Housing Authority, Karachi Pakistan. Date of birth: 26.12.1955. Place of birth: (a) Bombay, (b) Ratnagiri, India. Nationality: Indian. Passport No: (a) A-333602 (Indian passport issued on 4.6.1985 in Bombay, India), (b) M110522 (Indian passport issued on 13.11.1978 in Bombay, India), (c) R841697 (Indian passport issued on 26.11.1981 in Bombay), (d) F823692 (JEDDAH) (Indian passport issued by CGI in Jeddah, on 2.9.1989), (e) A501801 (BOMBAY) (Indian passport issued on 26.7.1985), (f) K560098 (BOMBAY) (Indian passport issued on 30.7.1975), (g) V57865 (BOMBAY) (issued on 3.10.1983), (h) P537849 (BOMBAY) (issued on 30.7.1979), (i) A717288 (MISUSE) (issued on 18.8.1985 in Dubai, (j) G866537 (MISUSE) (Pakistani passport issued on 12.8.1991 in Rawalpindi). Other information: (a) passport No A-333602 has been revoked by the Government of India, (b) international arrest warrant issued by the Government of India.’ |
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The entry ‘Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar (alias (a) Dawood Ebrahim, (b) Sheikh Dawood Hassan, (c) Sheikh Ibrahim, (d) Hizrat). Date of birth: 26.12.1955. Place of birth: (a) Bombay, (b) Ratnagiri, India. Nationality: Indian. Passport No: A-333602 (issued on 4.6.1985 in Bombay, India). Other information: (a) passport revoked by the Government of India, (b) international arrest warrant issued by India.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar (alias (a) Dawood Ebrahim, (b) Sheikh Dawood Hassan, (c) Abdul Hamid Abdul Aziz, (d) Anis Ibrahim, (e) Aziz Dilip, (f) Daud Hasan Shaikh Ibrahim Kaskar, (g) Daud Ibrahim Memon Kaskar, (h) Dawood Hasan Ibrahim Kaskar, (i) Dawood Ibrahim Memon, (j) Dawood Sabri, (k) Kaskar Dawood Hasan, (l) Shaikh Mohd Ismail Abdul Rehman, (m) Dowood Hassan Shaikh Ibrahim, (n) Ibrahim Shaikh Mohd Anis, (o) Shaikh Ismail Abdul, (p) Hizrat). Title: (a) Sheikh, (b) Shaikh. Address: (a) White House, Near Saudi Mosque, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan, (b) House Nu 37 – 30th Street – defence, Housing Authority, Karachi Pakistan. Date of birth: 26.12.1955. Place of birth: (a) Bombay, (b) Ratnagiri, India. Nationality: Indian. Passport No: (a) A-333602 (Indian passport issued on 4.6.1985 in Bombay, India), (b) M110522 (Indian passport issued on 13.11.1978 in Bombay, India), (c) R841697 (Indian passport issued on 26.11.1981 in Bombay), (d) F823692 (JEDDAH) (Indian passport issued by CGI in Jeddah, on 2.9.1989), (e) A501801 (BOMBAY) (Indian passport issued on 26.7.1985), (f) K560098 (BOMBAY) (Indian passport issued on 30.7.1975), (g) V57865 (BOMBAY) (issued on 3.10.1983), (h) P537849 (BOMBAY) (issued on 30.7.1979), (i) A717288 (MISUSE) (issued on 18.8.1985 in Dubai, (j) G866537 (MISUSE) (Pakistani passport issued on 12.8.1991 in Rawalpindi). Other information: (a) passport No A-333602 has been revoked by the Government of India, (b) international arrest warrant issued by the Government of India.’

| (14) | The entry ‘Fazul Abdullah Mohammed (aka Abdalla, Fazul; aka Adballah, Fazul; aka Aisha, Abu; aka Al Sudani, Abu Seif; aka Ali, Fadel Abdallah Mohammed; aka Fazul, Abdalla; aka Fazul, Abdallah; aka Fazul, Abdallah Mohammed; aka Fazul, Haroon; aka Fazul, Harun; aka Haroon; aka Haroun, Fadhil; aka Harun; aka Luqman, Abu; aka Mohammed, Fazul; aka Mohammed, Fazul Abdilahi; aka Mohammed, Fouad; aka Muhamad, Fadil Abdallah); born 25.8.1972 or 25.12.1974 or 25.2.1974, Moroni, Comoros Islands; citizen Comoros or citizen Kenya’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Fazul Abdullah Mohammed (alias (a) Abdalla, Fazul, (b) Abdallah, Fazul, (c) Ali, Fadel Abdallah Mohammed, (d) Fazul, Abdalla, (e) Fazul, Abdallah, (f) Fazul, Abdallah Mohammed, (g) Fazul, Haroon, (h) Fazul, Harun, (i) Haroun, Fadhil, (j) Mohammed, Fazul, (k) Mohammed, Fazul Abdilahi, (l) Mohammed, Fouad, (m) Muhamad, Fadil Abdallah, (n) Abdullah Fazhl, (o) Fazhl Haroun, (p) Fazil Haroun, (q) Faziul Abdallah, (r) Fazul Abdalahi Mohammed, (s) Haroun Fazil, (t) Harun Fazul, (u) Khan Fazhl, (v) Farun Fahdl, (w) Harun Fahdl, (x) Aisha, Abu, (y) Al Sudani, Abu Seif, (z) Haroon, (aa) Harun, (bb) Luqman, Abu (cc) Haroun). Date of birth (a) 25.8.1972, (b) 25.12.1974, (c) 25.2.1974, (d) 1976, (e) February 1971. Place of birth: Moroni, Comoros Islands. Nationality: (a) Comoros, (b) Kenya.’ |
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The entry ‘Fazul Abdullah Mohammed (aka Abdalla, Fazul; aka Adballah, Fazul; aka Aisha, Abu; aka Al Sudani, Abu Seif; aka Ali, Fadel Abdallah Mohammed; aka Fazul, Abdalla; aka Fazul, Abdallah; aka Fazul, Abdallah Mohammed; aka Fazul, Haroon; aka Fazul, Harun; aka Haroon; aka Haroun, Fadhil; aka Harun; aka Luqman, Abu; aka Mohammed, Fazul; aka Mohammed, Fazul Abdilahi; aka Mohammed, Fouad; aka Muhamad, Fadil Abdallah); born 25.8.1972 or 25.12.1974 or 25.2.1974, Moroni, Comoros Islands; citizen Comoros or citizen Kenya’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Fazul Abdullah Mohammed (alias (a) Abdalla, Fazul, (b) Abdallah, Fazul, (c) Ali, Fadel Abdallah Mohammed, (d) Fazul, Abdalla, (e) Fazul, Abdallah, (f) Fazul, Abdallah Mohammed, (g) Fazul, Haroon, (h) Fazul, Harun, (i) Haroun, Fadhil, (j) Mohammed, Fazul, (k) Mohammed, Fazul Abdilahi, (l) Mohammed, Fouad, (m) Muhamad, Fadil Abdallah, (n) Abdullah Fazhl, (o) Fazhl Haroun, (p) Fazil Haroun, (q) Faziul Abdallah, (r) Fazul Abdalahi Mohammed, (s) Haroun Fazil, (t) Harun Fazul, (u) Khan Fazhl, (v) Farun Fahdl, (w) Harun Fahdl, (x) Aisha, Abu, (y) Al Sudani, Abu Seif, (z) Haroon, (aa) Harun, (bb) Luqman, Abu (cc) Haroun). Date of birth (a) 25.8.1972, (b) 25.12.1974, (c) 25.2.1974, (d) 1976, (e) February 1971. Place of birth: Moroni, Comoros Islands. Nationality: (a) Comoros, (b) Kenya.’

| (15) | The entry ‘Fahid Mohammed Ally Msalam (aka Al-Kini, Usama; aka Ally, Fahid Mohammed; aka Msalam, Fahad Ally; aka Msalam, Fahid Mohammed Ali; aka Msalam, Mohammed Ally; aka Musalaam, Fahid Mohammed Ali; aka Salem, Fahid Muhamad Ali); born 19.2.1976, Mombasa, Kenya; citizen Kenya.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Fahid Mohammed Ally Msalam (alias (a) Ally, Fahid Mohammed, (b) Msalam, Fahad Ally, (c) Msalam, Fahid Mohammed Ali, (d) Msalam, Mohammed Ally, (e) Musalaam, Fahid Mohammed Ali, (f) Salem, Fahid Muhamad Ali, (g) Fahid Mohammed Aly, (h) Ahmed Fahad, (i) Ali Fahid Mohammed, (j) Fahad Mohammad Ally, (k) Fahad Mohammed Ally, (l) Fahid Mohamed Ally, (m) Msalam Fahad Mohammed Ally, (n) Msalam Fahid Mohammad Ally, (o) Msalam Fahid Mohammed Ali, (p) Msalm Fahid Mohammed Ally, (q) Al-Kini, Usama, (r) Mohammed Ally Mohammed, (s) Ally Fahid M). Address: Mombasa, Kenya. Date of birth: 19.2.1976. Place of birth: Mombasa, Kenya. Nationality: Kenya. Passport No: (a) A260592 (Kenyan passport), (b) A056086 (Kenyan passport), (c) A435712 (Kenyan passport), (d) A324812 (Kenyan passport), (e) 356095 (Kenyan passport). National identification No: 12771069 (Kenyan identity card).’ |
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The entry ‘Fahid Mohammed Ally Msalam (aka Al-Kini, Usama; aka Ally, Fahid Mohammed; aka Msalam, Fahad Ally; aka Msalam, Fahid Mohammed Ali; aka Msalam, Mohammed Ally; aka Musalaam, Fahid Mohammed Ali; aka Salem, Fahid Muhamad Ali); born 19.2.1976, Mombasa, Kenya; citizen Kenya.’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Fahid Mohammed Ally Msalam (alias (a) Ally, Fahid Mohammed, (b) Msalam, Fahad Ally, (c) Msalam, Fahid Mohammed Ali, (d) Msalam, Mohammed Ally, (e) Musalaam, Fahid Mohammed Ali, (f) Salem, Fahid Muhamad Ali, (g) Fahid Mohammed Aly, (h) Ahmed Fahad, (i) Ali Fahid Mohammed, (j) Fahad Mohammad Ally, (k) Fahad Mohammed Ally, (l) Fahid Mohamed Ally, (m) Msalam Fahad Mohammed Ally, (n) Msalam Fahid Mohammad Ally, (o) Msalam Fahid Mohammed Ali, (p) Msalm Fahid Mohammed Ally, (q) Al-Kini, Usama, (r) Mohammed Ally Mohammed, (s) Ally Fahid M). Address: Mombasa, Kenya. Date of birth: 19.2.1976. Place of birth: Mombasa, Kenya. Nationality: Kenya. Passport No: (a) A260592 (Kenyan passport), (b) A056086 (Kenyan passport), (c) A435712 (Kenyan passport), (d) A324812 (Kenyan passport), (e) 356095 (Kenyan passport). National identification No: 12771069 (Kenyan identity card).’

| (16) | The entry ‘Sheikh Ahmed Salim Swedan (aka Ahmed the Tall; aka Ally, Ahmed; aka Bahamad; aka Bahamad, Sheik; aka Bahamadi, Sheikh; aka Suweidan, Sheikh Ahmad Salem; aka Swedan, Sheikh; aka Swedan, Sheikh Ahmed Salem); born 9.4.1969 or 9.4.1960, Mombasa, Kenya; citizen of Kenya’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

  ‘Ahmed Salim Swedan Sheikh (alias (a) Ally, Ahmed (b) Suweidan, Sheikh Ahmad Salem, (c) Swedan, Sheikh, (d) Swedan, Sheikh Ahmed Salem, (e) Ally Ahmad, (f) Muhamed Sultan, (g) Sheik Ahmed Salim Sweden, (h) Sleyum Salum, (i) Ahmed The Tall, (j) Bahamad, (k) Bahamad, Sheik, (l) Bahamadi, Sheikh, (m) Sheikh Bahamad). Date of birth: (a) 9.4.1969, (b) 9.4.1960, (c) 4.9.1969. Place of birth: Mombasa, Kenya. Nationality: Kenya. Passport No: A163012 (Kenyan passport). National identification No: 8534714 (Kenyan identity card issued on 14.11.1996).’ |
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The entry ‘Sheikh Ahmed Salim Swedan (aka Ahmed the Tall; aka Ally, Ahmed; aka Bahamad; aka Bahamad, Sheik; aka Bahamadi, Sheikh; aka Suweidan, Sheikh Ahmad Salem; aka Swedan, Sheikh; aka Swedan, Sheikh Ahmed Salem); born 9.4.1969 or 9.4.1960, Mombasa, Kenya; citizen of Kenya’ under the heading ‘Natural persons’ shall be replaced by:

‘Ahmed Salim Swedan Sheikh (alias (a) Ally, Ahmed (b) Suweidan, Sheikh Ahmad Salem, (c) Swedan, Sheikh, (d) Swedan, Sheikh Ahmed Salem, (e) Ally Ahmad, (f) Muhamed Sultan, (g) Sheik Ahmed Salim Sweden, (h) Sleyum Salum, (i) Ahmed The Tall, (j) Bahamad, (k) Bahamad, Sheik, (l) Bahamadi, Sheikh, (m) Sheikh Bahamad). Date of birth: (a) 9.4.1969, (b) 9.4.1960, (c) 4.9.1969. Place of birth: Mombasa, Kenya. Nationality: Kenya. Passport No: A163012 (Kenyan passport). National identification No: 8534714 (Kenyan identity card issued on 14.11.1996).’

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II Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is not obligatory

DECISIONS

Council

| 18.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 186/29 |
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18.7.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 186/29

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COUNCIL DECISION

of 10 July 2007

in accordance with Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the adoption by Cyprus of the single currency on 1 January 2008

(2007/503/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 122(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the report from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the report from the European Central Bank (2),

Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (3),

Having regard to the discussion of the Council, meeting in the composition of Heads of State or Government,

Whereas:

| (1) | The third stage of economic and monetary union (EMU) started on 1 January 1999. The Council, meeting in Brussels on 3 May 1998 in the composition of Heads of State or Government, decided that Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Finland fulfilled the necessary conditions for adopting the single currency on 1 January 1999 (4). |
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The third stage of economic and monetary union (EMU) started on 1 January 1999. The Council, meeting in Brussels on 3 May 1998 in the composition of Heads of State or Government, decided that Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Finland fulfilled the necessary conditions for adopting the single currency on 1 January 1999 (4).

| (2) | The Council decided on 19 June 2000 that Greece fulfilled the necessary conditions for adopting the single currency on 1 January 2001 (5). The Council decided on 11 July 2006 that Slovenia fulfilled the necessary conditions for adopting the single currency on 1 January 2007 (6). |
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(2)

The Council decided on 19 June 2000 that Greece fulfilled the necessary conditions for adopting the single currency on 1 January 2001 (5). The Council decided on 11 July 2006 that Slovenia fulfilled the necessary conditions for adopting the single currency on 1 January 2007 (6).

| (3) | In accordance with paragraph 1 of the Protocol on certain provisions relating to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland annexed to the Treaty, the United Kingdom notified the Council that it did not intend to move to the third stage of EMU on 1 January 1999. This notification has not been changed. In accordance with paragraph 1 of the Protocol on certain provisions relating to Denmark annexed to the Treaty and the Decision taken by the Heads of State or Government in Edinburgh in December 1992, Denmark has notified the Council that it will not participate in the third stage of EMU. Denmark has not requested that the procedure referred to in Article 122(2) of the Treaty be initiated. |
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(3)

In accordance with paragraph 1 of the Protocol on certain provisions relating to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland annexed to the Treaty, the United Kingdom notified the Council that it did not intend to move to the third stage of EMU on 1 January 1999. This notification has not been changed. In accordance with paragraph 1 of the Protocol on certain provisions relating to Denmark annexed to the Treaty and the Decision taken by the Heads of State or Government in Edinburgh in December 1992, Denmark has notified the Council that it will not participate in the third stage of EMU. Denmark has not requested that the procedure referred to in Article 122(2) of the Treaty be initiated.

| (4) | By virtue of Decision 98/317/EC, Sweden has a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty. In accordance with Article 4 of the 2003 Act of Accession (7), the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland and Slovakia have a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty. In accordance with Article 5 of the 2005 Act of Accession (8), Bulgaria and Romania have a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty. |
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(4)

By virtue of Decision 98/317/EC, Sweden has a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty. In accordance with Article 4 of the 2003 Act of Accession (7), the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland and Slovakia have a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty. In accordance with Article 5 of the 2005 Act of Accession (8), Bulgaria and Romania have a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty.

| (5) | The European Central Bank (ECB) was established on 1 July 1998. The European Monetary System has been replaced by an exchange rate mechanism, the setting-up of which was agreed by a resolution of the European Council of 16 June 1997 on the establishment of an exchange rate mechanism in the third stage of economic and monetary union (9). The procedures for an exchange rate mechanism in stage three of economic and monetary union (ERM II) were laid down in the Agreement of 1 September 1998 between the ECB and the national central banks of the Member States outside the euro area laying down the operating procedures for an exchange rate mechanism in stage three of economic and monetary union (10). |
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(5)

The European Central Bank (ECB) was established on 1 July 1998. The European Monetary System has been replaced by an exchange rate mechanism, the setting-up of which was agreed by a resolution of the European Council of 16 June 1997 on the establishment of an exchange rate mechanism in the third stage of economic and monetary union (9). The procedures for an exchange rate mechanism in stage three of economic and monetary union (ERM II) were laid down in the Agreement of 1 September 1998 between the ECB and the national central banks of the Member States outside the euro area laying down the operating procedures for an exchange rate mechanism in stage three of economic and monetary union (10).

| (6) | Article 122(2) of the Treaty lays down the procedures for abrogation of the derogation of the Member States concerned. According to that Article, at least once every two years, or at the request of a Member State with a derogation, the Commission and the ECB are to report to the Council in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 121(1) of the Treaty. On 13 February 2007, Cyprus submitted a formal request for a convergence assessment. |
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(6)

Article 122(2) of the Treaty lays down the procedures for abrogation of the derogation of the Member States concerned. According to that Article, at least once every two years, or at the request of a Member State with a derogation, the Commission and the ECB are to report to the Council in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 121(1) of the Treaty. On 13 February 2007, Cyprus submitted a formal request for a convergence assessment.

| (7) | National legislation in the Member States, including the statutes of national central banks, is to be adapted as necessary with a view to ensuring compatibility with Articles 108 and 109 of the Treaty and the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Statute of the ESCB’). The reports of the Commission and the ECB provide a detailed assessment of the compatibility of the legislation of Cyprus with Articles 108 and 109 of the Treaty and the Statute of the ESCB. |
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(7)

National legislation in the Member States, including the statutes of national central banks, is to be adapted as necessary with a view to ensuring compatibility with Articles 108 and 109 of the Treaty and the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Statute of the ESCB’). The reports of the Commission and the ECB provide a detailed assessment of the compatibility of the legislation of Cyprus with Articles 108 and 109 of the Treaty and the Statute of the ESCB.

| (8) | According to Article 1 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria referred to in Article 121 of the Treaty, the criterion on price stability referred to in the first indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that a Member State has a price performance that is sustainable and an average rate of inflation, observed over a period of one year before the examination, that does not exceed by more than one and a half percentage points that of, at most, the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability. For the purpose of the criterion on price stability, inflation is measured by the harmonised indices of consumer prices (HICPs) defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 (11). In order to assess the price stability criterion, a Member State's inflation is measured by the percentage change in the arithmetic average of 12 monthly indices relative to the arithmetic average of 12 monthly indices of the previous period. In the one-year period ending in March 2007, the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability were Finland, Poland and Sweden, with inflation rates of, respectively 1,3 %, 1,5 % and 1,6 %. A reference value calculated as the simple arithmetic average of the inflation rates of the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability plus 1,5 percentage points was considered in the reports of the Commission and the ECB. On this basis, the reference value in the one-year period ending in March 2007 was 3,0 %. |
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(8)

According to Article 1 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria referred to in Article 121 of the Treaty, the criterion on price stability referred to in the first indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that a Member State has a price performance that is sustainable and an average rate of inflation, observed over a period of one year before the examination, that does not exceed by more than one and a half percentage points that of, at most, the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability. For the purpose of the criterion on price stability, inflation is measured by the harmonised indices of consumer prices (HICPs) defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 (11). In order to assess the price stability criterion, a Member State's inflation is measured by the percentage change in the arithmetic average of 12 monthly indices relative to the arithmetic average of 12 monthly indices of the previous period. In the one-year period ending in March 2007, the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability were Finland, Poland and Sweden, with inflation rates of, respectively 1,3 %, 1,5 % and 1,6 %. A reference value calculated as the simple arithmetic average of the inflation rates of the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability plus 1,5 percentage points was considered in the reports of the Commission and the ECB. On this basis, the reference value in the one-year period ending in March 2007 was 3,0 %.

| (9) | According to Article 2 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the criterion on the government budgetary position referred to in the second indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that at the time of the examination the Member State is not the subject of a Council Decision under Article 104(6) of the Treaty that an excessive deficit exists. |
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(9)

According to Article 2 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the criterion on the government budgetary position referred to in the second indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that at the time of the examination the Member State is not the subject of a Council Decision under Article 104(6) of the Treaty that an excessive deficit exists.

| (10) | According to Article 3 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the criterion on participation in the exchange rate mechanism of the European Monetary System referred to in the third indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that a Member State has respected the normal fluctuation margins provided for by the exchange rate mechanism (ERM) of the European Monetary System without severe tensions for at least the last two years before the examination. In particular, the Member State must not have devalued its currency's bilateral central rate against any other Member State's currency on its own initiative for the same period. Since 1 January 1999 the ERM II has provided the framework for assessing the fulfilment of the exchange rate criterion. In assessing the fulfilment of this criterion in their reports, the Commission and the ECB have examined the two-year period ending 26 April 2007. |
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(10)

According to Article 3 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the criterion on participation in the exchange rate mechanism of the European Monetary System referred to in the third indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that a Member State has respected the normal fluctuation margins provided for by the exchange rate mechanism (ERM) of the European Monetary System without severe tensions for at least the last two years before the examination. In particular, the Member State must not have devalued its currency's bilateral central rate against any other Member State's currency on its own initiative for the same period. Since 1 January 1999 the ERM II has provided the framework for assessing the fulfilment of the exchange rate criterion. In assessing the fulfilment of this criterion in their reports, the Commission and the ECB have examined the two-year period ending 26 April 2007.

| (11) | According to Article 4 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the criterion on the convergence of interest rates referred to in the fourth indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that, observed over a period of one year before the examination, a Member State has had an average nominal long-term interest rate that does not exceed by more than two percentage points that of, at most, the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability. For the purpose of the criteria on the convergence of interest rates, comparable interest rates on 10-year benchmark government bonds were used. In order to assess the fulfilment of the interest rate criterion, a reference value calculated as the simple arithmetic average of the nominal long-term interest rates of the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability plus two percentage points was considered in the reports of the Commission and the ECB. On this basis, the reference value in the one year period ending in March 2007 was 6,4 %. |
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(11)

According to Article 4 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the criterion on the convergence of interest rates referred to in the fourth indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that, observed over a period of one year before the examination, a Member State has had an average nominal long-term interest rate that does not exceed by more than two percentage points that of, at most, the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability. For the purpose of the criteria on the convergence of interest rates, comparable interest rates on 10-year benchmark government bonds were used. In order to assess the fulfilment of the interest rate criterion, a reference value calculated as the simple arithmetic average of the nominal long-term interest rates of the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability plus two percentage points was considered in the reports of the Commission and the ECB. On this basis, the reference value in the one year period ending in March 2007 was 6,4 %.

| (12) | In accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the statistical data used in the current assessment of the fulfilment of the convergence criteria are to be provided by the Commission. The Commission has provided the necessary data for the preparation of this Decision. The Commission has provided it on the basis of reports submitted by the Member States before 1 April 2007 in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 3605/93 of 22 November 1993 on the application of the Protocol on the excessive deficit procedure annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community (12). |
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(12)

In accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the statistical data used in the current assessment of the fulfilment of the convergence criteria are to be provided by the Commission. The Commission has provided the necessary data for the preparation of this Decision. The Commission has provided it on the basis of reports submitted by the Member States before 1 April 2007 in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 3605/93 of 22 November 1993 on the application of the Protocol on the excessive deficit procedure annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community (12).

| (13) | On the basis of reports presented by the Commission and the ECB on the progress made in the fulfilment by Cyprus of its obligations regarding the achievement of economic and monetary union, the Commission concludes that:
  In Cyprus, national legislation, including the Statute of the national central bank, is compatible with Articles 108 and 109 of the Treaty and the Statute of the ESCB.
  Regarding the fulfilment by Cyprus of the convergence criteria mentioned in the four indents of Article 121(1) of the Treaty:






  — | the average inflation rate in Cyprus in the year ending March 2007 stood at 2,0 %, which is below the reference value, and is likely to remain below the reference value in the months ahead, |
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(13)

On the basis of reports presented by the Commission and the ECB on the progress made in the fulfilment by Cyprus of its obligations regarding the achievement of economic and monetary union, the Commission concludes that:

In Cyprus, national legislation, including the Statute of the national central bank, is compatible with Articles 108 and 109 of the Treaty and the Statute of the ESCB.

Regarding the fulfilment by Cyprus of the convergence criteria mentioned in the four indents of Article 121(1) of the Treaty:

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the average inflation rate in Cyprus in the year ending March 2007 stood at 2,0 %, which is below the reference value, and is likely to remain below the reference value in the months ahead,

| — | Cyprus is not the subject of a Council Decision on the existence of an excessive government deficit, |
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Cyprus is not the subject of a Council Decision on the existence of an excessive government deficit,

| — | Cyprus has been a member of ERM II since 2 May 2005; in the two-year period ending 26 April 2007, the Cypriot pound (CYP) has not been subject to severe tensions and Cyprus has not devalued, on its own initiative, the CYP bilateral central rate against the euro, |
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Cyprus has been a member of ERM II since 2 May 2005; in the two-year period ending 26 April 2007, the Cypriot pound (CYP) has not been subject to severe tensions and Cyprus has not devalued, on its own initiative, the CYP bilateral central rate against the euro,

| — | in the year ending March 2007, the long-term interest rate in Cyprus was on average 4,2 %, which is below the reference value. |
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in the year ending March 2007, the long-term interest rate in Cyprus was on average 4,2 %, which is below the reference value.

Cyprus has achieved a high degree of sustainable convergence by reference to these criteria.

Consequently, Cyprus fulfils the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency.

| (14) | According to Article 122(2) of the Treaty the Council, acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, is to decide which Member States with a derogation fulfil the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency and abrogate the derogations of the Member States concerned, |
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(14)

According to Article 122(2) of the Treaty the Council, acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, is to decide which Member States with a derogation fulfil the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency and abrogate the derogations of the Member States concerned,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Cyprus fulfils the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency. The derogation in favour of Cyprus referred to in Article 4 of the 2003 Act of Accession shall be abrogated with effect from 1 January 2008.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 10 July 2007.

For the Council

The President

F. TEIXEIRA DOS SANTOS

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(1)  Report adopted on 16 May 2007.

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(2)  Report adopted on 16 May 2007.

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(3)  Opinion delivered on 20 June 2007 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

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(4)  Decision 98/317/EC (OJ L 139, 11.5.1998, p. 30).

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(5)  Decision 2000/427/EC (OJ L 167, 7.7.2000, p. 19).

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(6)  Decision 2006/495/EC (OJ L 195, 15.7.2006, p. 25).

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(7)  
  OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 33.

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(8)  
  OJ L 157, 21.6.2005, p. 203.

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(9)  
  OJ C 236, 2.8.1997, p. 5.

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(10)  
  OJ C 345, 13.11.1998, p. 6. Agreement as amended by the Agreement of 14 September 2000 (OJ C 362, 16.12.2000, p. 11).

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(11)  Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 of 23 October 1995 concerning harmonised indices of consumer prices (OJ L 257, 27.10.1995, p. 1). Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).

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(12)  
  OJ L 332, 31.12.1993, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2103/2005 (OJ L 337, 22.12.2005, p. 1).

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| 18.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 186/32 |
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18.7.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 186/32

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COUNCIL DECISION

of 10 July 2007

in accordance with Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the adoption by Malta of the single currency on 1 January 2008

(2007/504/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 122(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the report from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the report from the European Central Bank (2),

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (3),

Having regard to the discussion of the Council, meeting in the composition of Heads of State or Government,

Whereas:

| (1) | The third stage of economic and monetary union (EMU) started on 1 January 1999. The Council, meeting in Brussels on 3 May 1998 in the composition of Heads of State or Government, decided that Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Finland fulfilled the necessary conditions for adopting the single currency on 1 January 1999 (4). |
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(1)

The third stage of economic and monetary union (EMU) started on 1 January 1999. The Council, meeting in Brussels on 3 May 1998 in the composition of Heads of State or Government, decided that Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Finland fulfilled the necessary conditions for adopting the single currency on 1 January 1999 (4).

| (2) | The Council decided on 19 June 2000 that Greece fulfilled the necessary conditions for adopting the single currency on 1 January 2001 (5). The Council decided on 11 July 2006 that Slovenia fulfilled the necessary conditions for adopting the single currency on 1 January 2007 (6). |
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(2)

The Council decided on 19 June 2000 that Greece fulfilled the necessary conditions for adopting the single currency on 1 January 2001 (5). The Council decided on 11 July 2006 that Slovenia fulfilled the necessary conditions for adopting the single currency on 1 January 2007 (6).

| (3) | In accordance with paragraph 1 of the Protocol on certain provisions relating to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland annexed to the Treaty, the United Kingdom notified the Council that it did not intend to move to the third stage of EMU on 1 January 1999. This notification has not been changed. In accordance with paragraph 1 of the Protocol on certain provisions relating to Denmark annexed to the Treaty and the Decision taken by the Heads of State or Government in Edinburgh in December 1992, Denmark has notified the Council that it will not participate in the third stage of EMU. Denmark has not requested that the procedure referred to in Article 122(2) of the Treaty be initiated. |
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(3)

In accordance with paragraph 1 of the Protocol on certain provisions relating to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland annexed to the Treaty, the United Kingdom notified the Council that it did not intend to move to the third stage of EMU on 1 January 1999. This notification has not been changed. In accordance with paragraph 1 of the Protocol on certain provisions relating to Denmark annexed to the Treaty and the Decision taken by the Heads of State or Government in Edinburgh in December 1992, Denmark has notified the Council that it will not participate in the third stage of EMU. Denmark has not requested that the procedure referred to in Article 122(2) of the Treaty be initiated.

| (4) | By virtue of Decision 98/317/EC, Sweden has a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty. In accordance with Article 4 of the 2003 Act of Accession (7), the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland and Slovakia have a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty. In accordance with Article 5 of the 2005 Act of Accession (8), Bulgaria and Romania have a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty. |
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(4)

By virtue of Decision 98/317/EC, Sweden has a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty. In accordance with Article 4 of the 2003 Act of Accession (7), the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland and Slovakia have a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty. In accordance with Article 5 of the 2005 Act of Accession (8), Bulgaria and Romania have a derogation as defined in Article 122 of the Treaty.

| (5) | The European Central Bank (ECB) was established on 1 July 1998. The European Monetary System has been replaced by an exchange rate mechanism, the setting-up of which was agreed by a resolution of the European Council of 16 June 1997 on the establishment of an exchange-rate mechanism in the third stage of economic and monetary union (9). The procedures for an exchange-rate mechanism in stage three of economic and monetary union (ERM II) were laid down in the Agreement of 1 September 1998 between the ECB and the national central banks of the Member States outside the euro area laying down the operating procedures for an exchange rate mechanism in stage three of economic and monetary union (10). |
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(5)

The European Central Bank (ECB) was established on 1 July 1998. The European Monetary System has been replaced by an exchange rate mechanism, the setting-up of which was agreed by a resolution of the European Council of 16 June 1997 on the establishment of an exchange-rate mechanism in the third stage of economic and monetary union (9). The procedures for an exchange-rate mechanism in stage three of economic and monetary union (ERM II) were laid down in the Agreement of 1 September 1998 between the ECB and the national central banks of the Member States outside the euro area laying down the operating procedures for an exchange rate mechanism in stage three of economic and monetary union (10).

| (6) | Article 122(2) of the Treaty lays down the procedures for abrogation of the derogation of the Member States concerned. According to that Article, at least once every two years, or at the request of a Member State with a derogation, the Commission and the ECB are to report to the Council in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 121(1) of the Treaty. On 27 February 2007, Malta submitted a formal request for a convergence assessment. |
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(6)

Article 122(2) of the Treaty lays down the procedures for abrogation of the derogation of the Member States concerned. According to that Article, at least once every two years, or at the request of a Member State with a derogation, the Commission and the ECB are to report to the Council in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 121(1) of the Treaty. On 27 February 2007, Malta submitted a formal request for a convergence assessment.

| (7) | National legislation in the Member States, including the statutes of national central banks, is to be adapted as necessary with a view to ensuring compatibility with Articles 108 and 109 of the Treaty and the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter referred to as the Statute of the ESCB). The reports of the Commission and the ECB provide a detailed assessment of the compatibility of the legislation of Malta with Articles 108 and 109 of the Treaty and the Statute of the ESCB. |
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(7)

National legislation in the Member States, including the statutes of national central banks, is to be adapted as necessary with a view to ensuring compatibility with Articles 108 and 109 of the Treaty and the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter referred to as the Statute of the ESCB). The reports of the Commission and the ECB provide a detailed assessment of the compatibility of the legislation of Malta with Articles 108 and 109 of the Treaty and the Statute of the ESCB.

| (8) | According to Article 1 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria referred to in Article 121 of the Treaty, the criterion on price stability referred to in the first indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that a Member State has a price performance that is sustainable and an average rate of inflation, observed over a period of one year before the examination, that does not exceed by more than one and a half percentage points that of, at most, the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability. For the purpose of the criterion on price stability, inflation is measured by the harmonised indices of consumer prices (HICPs) defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 (11). In order to assess the price stability criterion a Member State's inflation is measured by the percentage change in the arithmetic average of 12 monthly indices relative to the arithmetic average of 12 monthly indices of the previous period. In the one-year period ending in March 2007, the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability were Finland, Poland and Sweden, with inflation rates of, respectively 1,3 %, 1,5 % and 1,6 %. A reference value calculated as the simple arithmetic average of the inflation rates of the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability plus 1,5 percentage points was considered in the reports of the Commission and the ECB. On this basis, the reference value in the one-year period ending in March 2007 was 3,0 %. |
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(8)

According to Article 1 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria referred to in Article 121 of the Treaty, the criterion on price stability referred to in the first indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that a Member State has a price performance that is sustainable and an average rate of inflation, observed over a period of one year before the examination, that does not exceed by more than one and a half percentage points that of, at most, the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability. For the purpose of the criterion on price stability, inflation is measured by the harmonised indices of consumer prices (HICPs) defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 (11). In order to assess the price stability criterion a Member State's inflation is measured by the percentage change in the arithmetic average of 12 monthly indices relative to the arithmetic average of 12 monthly indices of the previous period. In the one-year period ending in March 2007, the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability were Finland, Poland and Sweden, with inflation rates of, respectively 1,3 %, 1,5 % and 1,6 %. A reference value calculated as the simple arithmetic average of the inflation rates of the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability plus 1,5 percentage points was considered in the reports of the Commission and the ECB. On this basis, the reference value in the one-year period ending in March 2007 was 3,0 %.

| (9) | According to Article 2 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the criterion on the government budgetary position referred to in the second indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that at the time of the examination the Member State is not the subject of a Council Decision under Article 104(6) of the Treaty that an excessive deficit exists. |
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(9)

According to Article 2 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the criterion on the government budgetary position referred to in the second indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that at the time of the examination the Member State is not the subject of a Council Decision under Article 104(6) of the Treaty that an excessive deficit exists.

| (10) | According to Article 3 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the criterion on participation in the exchange-rate mechanism of the European Monetary System referred to in the third indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that a Member State has respected the normal fluctuation margins provided for by the exchange-rate mechanism (ERM) of the European Monetary System without severe tensions for at least the last two years before the examination. In particular, the Member State must not have devalued its currency's bilateral central rate against any other Member State's currency on its own initiative for the same period. Since 1 January 1999 the ERM II has provided the framework for assessing the fulfilment of the exchange rate criterion. In assessing the fulfilment of this criterion in their reports, the Commission and the ECB have examined the two-year period ending 26 April 2007. |
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(10)

According to Article 3 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the criterion on participation in the exchange-rate mechanism of the European Monetary System referred to in the third indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that a Member State has respected the normal fluctuation margins provided for by the exchange-rate mechanism (ERM) of the European Monetary System without severe tensions for at least the last two years before the examination. In particular, the Member State must not have devalued its currency's bilateral central rate against any other Member State's currency on its own initiative for the same period. Since 1 January 1999 the ERM II has provided the framework for assessing the fulfilment of the exchange rate criterion. In assessing the fulfilment of this criterion in their reports, the Commission and the ECB have examined the two-year period ending 26 April 2007.

| (11) | According to Article 4 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the criterion on the convergence of interest rates referred to in the fourth indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that, observed over a period of one year before the examination, a Member State has had an average nominal long-term interest rate that does not exceed by more than two percentage points that of, at most, the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability. For the purpose of the criteria on the convergence of interest rates, comparable interest rates on 10-year benchmark government bonds were used. In order to assess the fulfilment of the interest-rate criterion, a reference value calculated as the simple arithmetic average of the nominal long-term interest rates of the three best-performing Member States in terms of price stability plus two percentage points was considered in the reports of the Commission and the ECB. On this basis, the reference value in the one-year period ending in March 2007 was 6,4 %. |
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(11)

According to Article 4 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the criterion on the convergence of interest rates referred to in the fourth indent of Article 121(1) of the Treaty means that, observed over a period of one year before the examination, a Member State has had an average nominal long-term interest rate that does not exceed by more than two percentage points that of, at most, the three best performing Member States in terms of price stability. For the purpose of the criteria on the convergence of interest rates, comparable interest rates on 10-year benchmark government bonds were used. In order to assess the fulfilment of the interest-rate criterion, a reference value calculated as the simple arithmetic average of the nominal long-term interest rates of the three best-performing Member States in terms of price stability plus two percentage points was considered in the reports of the Commission and the ECB. On this basis, the reference value in the one-year period ending in March 2007 was 6,4 %.

| (12) | In accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the statistical data used in the current assessment of the fulfilment of the convergence criteria are to be provided by the Commission. The Commission has provided the necessary data for the preparation of this Decision. The Commission has provided it on the basis of reports submitted by the Member States before 1 April 2007 in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 3605/93 of 22 November 1993 on the application of the Protocol on the excessive deficit procedure annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community (12). |
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(12)

In accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol on the convergence criteria, the statistical data used in the current assessment of the fulfilment of the convergence criteria are to be provided by the Commission. The Commission has provided the necessary data for the preparation of this Decision. The Commission has provided it on the basis of reports submitted by the Member States before 1 April 2007 in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 3605/93 of 22 November 1993 on the application of the Protocol on the excessive deficit procedure annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community (12).

| (13) | On the basis of reports presented by the Commission and the ECB on the progress made in the fulfilment by Malta of its obligations regarding the achievement of economic and monetary union, the Commission concludes that:
  In Malta, national legislation, including the Statute of the national central bank, is compatible with Articles 108 and 109 of the Treaty and the Statute of the ESCB.
  Regarding the fulfilment by Malta of the convergence criteria mentioned in the four indents of Article 121(1) of the Treaty:






  — | the average inflation rate in Malta in the year ending March 2007 stood at 2,2 %, which is below the reference value, and is likely to remain below the reference value in the months ahead, |
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(13)

On the basis of reports presented by the Commission and the ECB on the progress made in the fulfilment by Malta of its obligations regarding the achievement of economic and monetary union, the Commission concludes that:

In Malta, national legislation, including the Statute of the national central bank, is compatible with Articles 108 and 109 of the Treaty and the Statute of the ESCB.

Regarding the fulfilment by Malta of the convergence criteria mentioned in the four indents of Article 121(1) of the Treaty:

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the average inflation rate in Malta in the year ending March 2007 stood at 2,2 %, which is below the reference value, and is likely to remain below the reference value in the months ahead,

| — | the budget deficit in Malta has seen a credible and sustainable reduction to below 3 % of GDP and the debt-to-GDP ratio has been diminishing towards the reference value of 60 %; the Commission therefore recommended the Council to abrogate the Decision on the existence of an excessive deficit for Malta, |
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the budget deficit in Malta has seen a credible and sustainable reduction to below 3 % of GDP and the debt-to-GDP ratio has been diminishing towards the reference value of 60 %; the Commission therefore recommended the Council to abrogate the Decision on the existence of an excessive deficit for Malta,

| — | Malta has been a member of ERM II since 2 May 2005; in the two-year period ending 26 April 2007, the Maltese lira (MTL) has not been subject to severe tensions and Malta has not devalued, on its own initiative, the MTL bilateral central rate against the euro, |
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Malta has been a member of ERM II since 2 May 2005; in the two-year period ending 26 April 2007, the Maltese lira (MTL) has not been subject to severe tensions and Malta has not devalued, on its own initiative, the MTL bilateral central rate against the euro,

| — | in the year ending March 2007, the long-term interest rate in Malta was on average 4,3 %, which is below the reference value. |
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in the year ending March 2007, the long-term interest rate in Malta was on average 4,3 %, which is below the reference value.

Malta has achieved a high degree of sustainable convergence by reference to these criteria.

Consequently, Malta fulfils the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency.

| (14) | By its Decision 2007/464/CE (13), the Council, acting on a recommendation from the Commission, abrogated Decision 2005/186/EC on the existence of an excessive deficit in Malta. |
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(14)

By its Decision 2007/464/CE (13), the Council, acting on a recommendation from the Commission, abrogated Decision 2005/186/EC on the existence of an excessive deficit in Malta.

| (15) | According to Article 122(2) of the Treaty the Council, acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, is to decide which Member States with a derogation fulfil the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency and abrogate the derogations of the Member States concerned, |
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(15)

According to Article 122(2) of the Treaty the Council, acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, is to decide which Member States with a derogation fulfil the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency and abrogate the derogations of the Member States concerned,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Malta fulfils the necessary conditions for the adoption of the single currency. The derogation in favour of Malta referred to in Article 4 of the 2003 Act of Accession shall be abrogated with effect from 1 January 2008.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 10 July 2007.

For the Council

The President

F. TEIXEIRA DOS SANTOS

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(1)  Report adopted on 16 May 2007.

1

(2)  Report adopted on 16 May 2007.

2

(3)  Opinion delivered on 20 June 2007 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

3

(4)  Decision 98/317/EC (OJ L 139, 11.5.1998, p. 30).

4

(5)  Decision 2000/427/EC (OJ L 167, 7.7.2000, p. 19).

5

(6)  Decision 2006/495/EC (OJ L 195, 15.7.2006, p. 25).

6

(7)  
  OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 33.

7

(8)  
  OJ L 157, 21.6.2005, p. 203.

8

(9)  
  OJ C 236, 2.8.1997, p. 5.

9

(10)  
  OJ C 345, 13.11.1998, p. 6. Agreement as amended by the Agreement of 14 September 2000 (OJ C 362, 16.12.2000, p. 11).

10

(11)  Council Regulation (EC) No 2494/95 of 23 October 1995 concerning harmonised indices of consumer prices (OJ L 257, 27.10.1995, p. 1). Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).

11

(12)  
  OJ L 332, 31.12.1993, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2103/2005 (OJ L 337, 22.12.2005, p. 1).

12

(13)  
  OJ L 176, 6.7.2007, p. 19.

13

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Commission

| 18.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 186/35 |
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18.7.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 186/35

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 24 January 2007

on the State aid: investment in an on-site environmental sugar beet cleaning method (demonstration project)

(notified under document number C(2007) 121)

(Only the German text is authentic)

(2007/505/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 88(2) thereof,

Having called on interested parties to submit their comments pursuant to the provision(s) cited above (1),

Whereas:

I.   THE PROCEDURE

| (1) | By letter of 6 May 1998, received on 11 May 1998, the German authorities notified the above mentioned aid pursuant to Article 88(3) of the EC Treaty. Additional information was provided by letters of 22 September 1998, 5 May 1999 and 19 August 1999, received on 28 September 1998, 7 May 1999 and 24 August 1999, respectively. |
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(1)

By letter of 6 May 1998, received on 11 May 1998, the German authorities notified the above mentioned aid pursuant to Article 88(3) of the EC Treaty. Additional information was provided by letters of 22 September 1998, 5 May 1999 and 19 August 1999, received on 28 September 1998, 7 May 1999 and 24 August 1999, respectively.

| (2) | By letter No SG(99) D/8600 of 27 October 1999, the Commission opened the formal investigation procedure pursuant to Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty. Germany subsequently expressed comments by letter of 15 March 2000. No comments from interested parties were received by the Commission. The German authorities sent the Commission additional information by letter of 16 August 2006. |
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(2)

By letter No SG(99) D/8600 of 27 October 1999, the Commission opened the formal investigation procedure pursuant to Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty. Germany subsequently expressed comments by letter of 15 March 2000. No comments from interested parties were received by the Commission. The German authorities sent the Commission additional information by letter of 16 August 2006.

| (3) | By letter of 16 August 2006, Germany informed the Commission that it was withdrawing the notified measure. In reply to a question from the Commission, Germany has also confirmed that the investment aid has not been paid. |
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(3)

By letter of 16 August 2006, Germany informed the Commission that it was withdrawing the notified measure. In reply to a question from the Commission, Germany has also confirmed that the investment aid has not been paid.

II.   CONCLUSION

| (4) | Up to the date on which it received the notification from Germany, the Commission had not taken any formal decision on the notification in question. In these circumstances, it accepts the withdrawal of the notification within the meaning of Article 8(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 659/1999 of 22 March 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Article 93 of the EC Treaty (2). |
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(4)

Up to the date on which it received the notification from Germany, the Commission had not taken any formal decision on the notification in question. In these circumstances, it accepts the withdrawal of the notification within the meaning of Article 8(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 659/1999 of 22 March 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Article 93 of the EC Treaty (2).

2

| (5) | The formal investigation procedure should therefore be closed pursuant to Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 659/1999 as it is now superfluous, |
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(5)

The formal investigation procedure should therefore be closed pursuant to Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 659/1999 as it is now superfluous,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The formal investigation procedure regarding the investment aid of DEM 348 930 for the cleaning and filtering system for the Nordkristall GmbH sugar factory in Güstrow (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) is hereby closed pursuant to Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 659/1999.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 24 January 2007.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ C 359, 11.12.1999, p. 27.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 83, 27.3.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

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18.7.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 186/36

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 21 June 2007

establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to soaps, shampoos and hair conditioners

(notified under document number C(2007) 3127)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/506/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 on a revised Community eco-label award scheme (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) thereof,

After consulting the European Union Eco-Labelling Board,

Whereas:

| (1) | Under Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 the Community eco-label may be awarded to a product possessing characteristics which enable it to contribute significantly to improvements in relation to key environmental aspects. |
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(1)

Under Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 the Community eco-label may be awarded to a product possessing characteristics which enable it to contribute significantly to improvements in relation to key environmental aspects.

| (2) | Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides that specific eco-label criteria, drawn up on the basis of the criteria drafted by the European Union Eco-Labelling Board, are to be established according to product groups. |
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(2)

Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 provides that specific eco-label criteria, drawn up on the basis of the criteria drafted by the European Union Eco-Labelling Board, are to be established according to product groups.

| (3) | The ecological criteria, as well as the related assessment and verification requirements, should be valid for a period of three years. |
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(3)

The ecological criteria, as well as the related assessment and verification requirements, should be valid for a period of three years.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee instituted by Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000, |
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(4)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee instituted by Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The product group ‘soaps, shampoos and hair-conditioners’ shall comprise any rinse-off substance and preparation intended to be placed in contact with the epidermis and the hair system with a view exclusively or mainly to cleaning them. That product group shall also comprise any rinse-off substance and preparation intended to be placed in contact with the hair system with a view to improve the condition of the hair (hair conditioners).

The product group shall cover products for both private and professional use.

The product group shall not cover products that are specifically marketed for disinfecting or anti-bacterial use.

Article 2

1.   In order to be awarded the Community eco-label for soaps, shampoos and hair-conditioners, under Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000, a product must fall within the product group ‘soaps, shampoos, and hair-conditioners’ and must comply with the ecological criteria set out in the Annex to this Decision.

2.   This Regulation applies without prejudice to Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the application of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (2).

Article 3

For administrative purposes the product group code number assigned to this product group shall be ‘30’.

Article 4

The ecological criteria for the product group ‘soaps, shampoos and hair-conditioners’ as well as the related assessment and verification requirements shall be valid until for three years from the date of notification of this Decision.

Article 5

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 21 June 2007.

For the Commission

Stavros DIMAS

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 237, 21.9.2000, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2007/22/EC (OJ L 101, 18.4.2007, p. 11).

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ANNEX

FRAMEWORK

The aims of the criteria

These criteria aim in particular at promoting:

| — | the reduction of water pollution both by limiting the quantity of potentially harmful ingredients and the total toxic load of the product, |
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the reduction of water pollution both by limiting the quantity of potentially harmful ingredients and the total toxic load of the product,

| — | the minimisation of waste production by reducing the amount of packaging, |
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the minimisation of waste production by reducing the amount of packaging,

| — | the reduction or prevention of potential risks for the environment related to the use of hazardous substances. |
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the reduction or prevention of potential risks for the environment related to the use of hazardous substances.

Additionally, the criteria enhance the consumers’ environmental awareness. The criteria are set at levels that promote the labelling of soaps and shampoos that have a lower environmental load than the market average.

Assessment and verification requirements

The specific assessment and verification requirements are indicated within each of the ecological criteria later in this Annex.

Where appropriate, test methods other than those indicated for each criterion may be used if the Competent Body assessing the application accepts their equivalence.

Where possible, the testing should be performed by laboratories that meet the general requirements of EN ISO 17025 or equivalent.

Where no tests are mentioned, or are mentioned as being for use in verification or monitoring, Competent Bodies should rely as appropriate on declarations and documentation provided by the applicant and/or independent verification.

Where appropriate, Competent Bodies may require supporting documentation and may carry out independent verification, including on-site visits to production sites.

Where the applicant is required to provide declarations, documentation, test reports, or other evidence to show compliance with the criteria, it is understood that these may originate from the applicant and/or his supplier(s) and/or their supplier(s), et cetera, as appropriate.

Where ingredients are referred to, this includes substances and preparations.

The text makes reference to the Detergent Ingredient Database (DID list), which contains many of the most widely used ingredients in soap and shampoo formulations. Part A of DID list shall be used for deriving the data for the calculations of CDV and for the assessment of the biodegradability of surfactants. Applicants may only present their own data if the list does not give a value, except for perfumes (including biological additives) and dyes.

For ingredients that are not included in the part A of DID list, the applicant shall, under his own responsibility, apply the procedure as described in part B of the DID list.

The most up to date version of the DID list available at the time of application should be used, and will be available from the Competent Body dealing with the application. The list can also be found at the following web address: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/product/pg_did_list_en.htm

For ingredients which are not listed in the DID-list, the applicant may use an approach to provide the necessary documentation of anaerobic biodegradability described in Appendix II.

For the purposes of these criteria ‘surfactant’ means any organic substance and/or preparation used in detergents, which has surface-active properties and which consists of one or more hydrophilic and one or more hydrophobic groups of such a nature and size that it is capable of reducing the surface tension of water, and of forming spreading or adsorption mono-layers at the water, air interface, and of forming emulsions and/or micro-emulsions and/or micelles, and of adsorption at water-solid interfaces.

The Competent Bodies are recommended to take into account the implementation of recognised environmental management schemes, such as EMAS or ISO 14001, when assessing applications and monitoring compliance with the criteria in this Annex.

(Note: It is not required to implement such management schemes in order to apply for the eco-label or to comply with the criteria of the eco-label.)

FUNCTIONAL UNIT

The Functional unit is 1 gram of ‘Active Content (AC)’. AC is defined as the weight of organic ingredients in the product. It must be calculated on the basis of the complete formulation of the product. Rubbing/abrasive agents in hand cleaning agents are not included in the calculation of AC.

Assessment and verification:

The following information shall be provided:

| — | technical description of the contents of the product (complete formulation), including known pollutants. The description must include a specification of quantities, CAS-No. and INCI designations; |
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technical description of the contents of the product (complete formulation), including known pollutants. The description must include a specification of quantities, CAS-No. and INCI designations;

| — | a specification of the function of each individual ingredient in the product, stating the purpose for which the component is added; |
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a specification of the function of each individual ingredient in the product, stating the purpose for which the component is added;

| — | safety data sheet/Product data sheet with the names of the suppliers of all ingredients. |
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safety data sheet/Product data sheet with the names of the suppliers of all ingredients.

ECOLOGICAL CRITERIA

1.   Toxicity to aquatic organisms

The critical dilution volume toxicity (CDV) is calculated for each ingredient (i) and for the whole product using the following equation:

| | CDV(ingredient i)= weight (i) × DF(i) × 1 000/TF chronic (i) |
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CDV(ingredient i)= weight (i) × DF(i) × 1 000/TF chronic (i)

| | CDV = Σ CDV(ingredient i) |
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CDV = Σ CDV(ingredient i)

where weight (i) is the weight of the ingredient (in grams) per functional unit. DF (i) is the degradation factor and TF chronic (i) is the toxicity factor of the ingredient (in milligrams/litre).

The values of DF and TF chronic shall be as given in the Detergent Ingredient Database list-part A (DID list-part A). If the ingredient in question is not included in the DID list-part A, the applicant shall estimate the values following the approach described in the DID list-part B. The CDV(tox) is summed for each ingredient, making the CDV for the product.

The total CDV of the product must not exceed the following values:

| | Shampoo, shower products and liquid soaps: 20 000 l/g AC |
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Shampoo, shower products and liquid soaps: 20 000 l/g AC

| | Solid soaps: 3 500 l/g AC |
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Solid soaps: 3 500 l/g AC

| | Conditioner: 30 000 l/g AC |
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Conditioner: 30 000 l/g AC

Assessment and verification:

The exact formulation of the product must be given. Furthermore the exact chemical description of ingredients (e.g. identification according to IUPAC, CAS-no, INCI-name, purity, type and percentage of impurities, additives; for mixtures e.g. surfactants: DID-number, composition and spectrum of homologue distribution, isomers and trade names).

Copies of the Material Safety Data Sheet of all ingredients must be given.

The calculation of CDV and the related score shall be provided in detail. For all ingredients included in the DID-list the appropriate ingredient number must be given. For ingredients not included in the DID-list, test results and test methods for eco-toxicity (long-term effects (NOEC data) on fish, Daphnia magna, and algae), biodegradation and bioaccumulation shall be submitted. The reference for the relevant tests shall be the appropriate Annexes of Council Directive 67/548/EEC (1).

2.   Environmentally harmful products

The product must not fulfil the requirements for classification for any of the following risk phrases according to Directive 67/548/EEC:

| | N, R50/53: (WR50/53/25 %) ≥ 1 |
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N, R50/53: (WR50/53/25 %) ≥ 1

| | N, R51/53: ((WR50/53/2,5 %) + (WR51/53/25 %)) ≥ 1 |
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N, R51/53: ((WR50/53/2,5 %) + (WR51/53/25 %)) ≥ 1

| | R52/53: ((WR50/53/0,25 %) + (WR51/53/2.5 %) + (WR52/53/25 %)) ≥ 1 |
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R52/53: ((WR50/53/0,25 %) + (WR51/53/2.5 %) + (WR52/53/25 %)) ≥ 1

| | WR50/53 = weight percent of ingredients that may be classified as R50/53. |
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WR50/53 = weight percent of ingredients that may be classified as R50/53.

| | WR51/53 = weight percent of ingredients that may be classified as R51/53. |
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WR51/53 = weight percent of ingredients that may be classified as R51/53.

| | WR52/53 = weight percent of ingredients that may be classified as R52/53. |
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WR52/53 = weight percent of ingredients that may be classified as R52/53.

Rubbing/abrasive agents in hand cleaning agents are not included.

Assessment and verification:

Test results for aquatic toxicity and biodegradation of relevant ingredients must be given, according to part 2, testing methods, of Directive 67/548/EEC. Toxicity results from the DID-list cannot be used since these are median values and are not in compliance with Directive 67/548/EEC.

If the lowest toxicity is ≤10 mg/l, then test results for potential bioaccumulation (Bio-concentration factor (BCF) or logKow) must also be given. If no results are available the ingredient will be regarded as R 50/53. The following exceptions apply:

Fragrances and dyes: R 51/53.

Biological additives, i.e. plant extracts and other ingredients isolated from plants or animals and with little or no chemical alteration: R 51/53.

Any ingredient (substance or preparation) whose concentration exceeds 0,010 % by weight of the final product shall be considered regardless of if it is used in the formulation as a single substance or as a constituent of preparation. This also applies to each ingredient of any preparation used in the formulation that exceeds 0,010 % by weight of the final product.

3.   Aerobic biodegradability

(a)   Aerobic biodegradability of surfactants

Each surfactant used in the product shall be readily biodegradable.

Assessment and verification:

The exact formulation of the product as well as a description of the function of each ingredient shall be provided to the competent body.

The DID list-part A indicates whether a specific surfactant is aerobically biodegradable or not (the surfactants with an entry of ‘R’ in the column on aerobic biodegradability are readily biodegradable). For surfactants which are not included in the DID list-part A, the relevant information from literature or other sources, or appropriate test results, showing that they are aerobically biodegradable shall be provided. The tests for ready biodegradability shall be as referred to in Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2).

Surfactants shall be considered as readily biodegradable if the level of biodegradability (mineralisation) measured according to one of the five following tests is at least 60 % within 28 days: CO2 headspace test (OECD 310), Carbon dioxide (CO2) Evolution Modified Sturm test (OECD 301B; Council Directive 67/548/EEC Annex V.C.4-C), Closed Bottle test (OECD 301D; Council Directive 67/548/EEC Annex V.C.4-E), Manometric Respirometry (OECD 301F; Council Directive 67/548/EEC Annex V.C.4-D), or MITI (I) test (OECD 301C; Council Directive 67/548/EEC Annex V.C.4-D), or their equivalent ISO tests. Depending on the physical characteristics of the surfactant, one of the following tests might be used to confirm ready biodegradability, if the level of biodegradability is at least 70 % within 28 days: Dissolved Organic Carbon DOC Die-Away (OECD 301A; Council Directive 67/548/EEC Annex V.C.4-A) or Modified OECD Screening DOC Die-Away (OECD 301E, Council Directive 67/548/EEC Annex V.C.4-B), or their equivalent ISO tests. The applicability of test methods based on measurement of dissolved organic carbon needs to be appropriately justified as set out in Regulation (EC) No 648/2004.

All ingredients (substances or preparations) that exceed 0,010 % by weight of the final product shall be considered. This includes also each ingredient of any preparation used in the formulation that exceeds 0,010 % by weight of the final product.

(b)   Aerobic biodegradability of non-surfactants (aNBDOnon-surf)

The content of ingredients that are not readily biodegradable (or have not been tested for aerobic biodegradability) must not exceed the following levels:

| | Shampoo, shower products and liquid soaps: 30 mg/g AC |
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Shampoo, shower products and liquid soaps: 30 mg/g AC

| | Solid soaps: 15 mg/g AC |
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Solid soaps: 15 mg/g AC

| | Conditioner: 50 mg/g AC |
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Conditioner: 50 mg/g AC

Rubbing/abrasive agents in hand cleaning agents are not included.

All ingredients (substances or preparations) exceeding 0,010 % by weight of the final product shall be considered. This includes also each ingredient of any preparation used in the formulation exceeding 0,010 % by weight of the final product.

Assessment and verification:

Identical to requirement 3(a).

4.   Anaerobic Biodegradability (annbdotox)

The content of ingredients that are not anaerobically degradable (or have not been tested for anaerobic biodegradability) and have a lowest acute toxicity LC50 or EC50 < 100 mg/l (similar to the classification limit for R52 in Directive 67/548/EEC must not exceed the following levels:

| | Shampoo, shower products and liquid soaps: 25 mg/g AC |
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Shampoo, shower products and liquid soaps: 25 mg/g AC

| | Solid soaps: 15 mg/g AC |
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Solid soaps: 15 mg/g AC

| | Conditioner: 50 mg/g AC |
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Conditioner: 50 mg/g AC

Rubbing/abrasive agents in hand cleaning agents are not included.

Assessment and verification:

The DID list-part A indicates whether a specific ingredient is anaerobically biodegradable or not (the surfactants with an entry of ‘Y’ in the column on anaerobic biodegradability are biodegradable under anaerobic conditions). For ingredients which are not included in the DID list-part A or which are included with an entry ‘0’ the relevant information from literature or other sources, or appropriate test results, showing that they are anaerobically biodegradable shall be provided. The reference test for anaerobic biodegradability shall be OECD 311, ISO 11734, ECETOC No 28 (June 1988) or an equivalent test method, with the requirement of a minimum of 60 % ultimate biodegradability under anaerobic conditions. Test methods simulating the conditions in a relevant anaerobic environment may also be used to document that 60 % ultimate biodegradability has been attained under anaerobic conditions (see Appendix II).

If several toxicity results are available the lowest validated value shall be used. The toxicity values on the DID-list are median values that cannot be used for this purpose.

All ingredients (substances or preparations) exceeding 0,010 % by weight of the final product shall be considered. This includes also each ingredient of any preparation used in the formulation exceeding 0,010 % by weight of the final product.

5.   Fragrances

Any ingredient added to the product as a fragrance must have been manufactured, handled and applied in accordance with the code of practice of the International Fragrance Association.

Assessment and verification:

A declaration of compliance with this criterion shall be provided to the competent body by the fragrance manufacturer.

6.   Dyes or colouring agents

Organic dyes or colouring agents must not be potentially bio-accumulating. In the case of colouring agents approved for use in foodstuffs it is not necessary to submit documentation of bioaccumulation potential. In this context, a colouring agent or dye is considered to be potentially bio-accumulating if the experimentally determined BCF is > 100. If no BCF (Bio-concentration Factor) test result is available, bioaccumulation may be demonstrated by the log Pow (log octanol/water partition coefficient). If logPow is > 3,0 the colouring agent or dye is considered as potentially bio-accumulating.

Assessment and verification:

The manufacturer must submit a test report or a published test result together with a reference to the publication. If the dye or colouring agent has been approved for use in foodstuffs a declaration from the manufacturer stating this fact must be submitted.

7.   Biocides

(a)   The product may only include biocides in order to preserve the product, and in the appropriate dosage for this purpose alone. This does not refer to surfactants which may also have biocidal properties.

Assessment and verification:

Copies of the material safety data sheets of any preservatives added shall be provided, together with information on their exact concentration in the product. The manufacturer or supplier of the preservatives shall provide information on the dosage necessary to preserve the product.

(b)   Biocides, either as part of the formulation or as part of any preparation included in the formulation, that are used to preserve the product and that fulfil the criteria for classification with R50-53 or R51-53 risk phrases, in accordance with Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (3), are only permitted if they are not potentially bio-accumulating. In this context, a biocide is considered to be potentially bio-accumulating if the bio-concentration factor (BCF) is > 100 or, if no BCF-results are available, the log Pow (log octanol/water partition coefficient) is > 3,0.

Assessment and verification:

Test results for aquatic toxicity must be supplied. If the lowest toxicity is ≤ 10 mg/l a test result for ready biodegradability must be given. If the biocide is not readily biodegradable test results for bioaccumulation potential must be given. Test procedures are as specified in Directive 67/548/EEC.

(c)   Preservatives must not release substances that are classified in accordance with the criterion 8a.

Assessment and verification:

A completed and signed declaration from the biocide manufacturer.

8.   Environmentally hazardous ingredients

The requirements concern all ingredients (substances or preparations) exceeding 0,010 % by weight of the final product. This includes also each ingredient of any preparation used in the formulation exceeding 0,010 % by weight of the final product.

(a)   Classified ingredients

No constituent substance must be classified as carcinogenic (Carc), mutagenic (Mut) or toxic to reproduction (Rep) including rules for self-classification class III.

Assessment and verification:

copies of the material safety data sheets shall be provided for all ingredients (whether substances or preparations). A signed declaration prepared by the manufacturer of ingredients and showing compliance with this criterion shall be provided by the applicant.

(b)   Specified excluded ingredients

The following ingredients shall not be included in the product, either as part of the formulation or as part of any preparation included in the formulation:

| — | Alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APEOs) and other alkyl phenol derivatives |
| --- | --- |

—

Alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APEOs) and other alkyl phenol derivatives

| — | NTA (nitrilo-tri-acetate) |
| --- | --- |

—

NTA (nitrilo-tri-acetate)

| — | Boric acid, borates and perborates |
| --- | --- |

—

Boric acid, borates and perborates

| — | Nitromusks and polycyclic musks |
| --- | --- |

—

Nitromusks and polycyclic musks

Assessment and verification:

A completed and signed declaration from the manufacturer must be submitted.

(c)   Specified limited ingredients

Ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA) and its salts and non-readily biodegradable phosphonates may only be added to solid soaps and only to a maximum content of 0,6 mg/g AC.

Assessment and verification:

A completed and signed declaration from the manufacturer must be submitted.

9.   Packaging

(a)   The Weight/Content Relationship (WCR) must be less than 0,30 g of packaging per gram of product, and is calculated as follows.

Formula

Where;

| Wi | = | the weight (in grams) of packaging-component i (this applies to both primary or secondary packaging), including any labels. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ni | = | the weight (in grams) of the packaging component that comes from virgin material rather than recycled sources (this applies to both primary or secondary packaging). If the packaging component does not contain recycled material then Ni = Wi. |
| Di | = | the weight in grams of product that the packaging-component contains. |
| r | = | the Return number, i.e. the number of times the packaging-component i is used for the same purpose through a system of return or refill (by default r = 1 if no reuse occurs). |

Wi

=

the weight (in grams) of packaging-component i (this applies to both primary or secondary packaging), including any labels.

Ni

=

the weight (in grams) of the packaging component that comes from virgin material rather than recycled sources (this applies to both primary or secondary packaging). If the packaging component does not contain recycled material then Ni = Wi.

Di

=

the weight in grams of product that the packaging-component contains.

r

=

the Return number, i.e. the number of times the packaging-component i is used for the same purpose through a system of return or refill (by default r = 1 if no reuse occurs).

If the packaging is reused r is set to 20 for plastics and 10 for corrugated board unless the applicant can document a higher number.

Assessment and verification:

Presentation of the calculation of WCR.

(b)   Labelling of packaging

To allow for identification of different parts of the packaging for recycling, plastic parts in the primary packaging must be marked in accordance with DIN 6120, Part 2 or the equivalent. Caps and pumps are exempted from this requirement.

Assessment and verification:

Completed and signed declaration.

Sample of primary packaging.

(c)   Dosage

The packaging must be designed to make correct dosage easy, e.g. by ensuring that the opening at the top is not too wide.

Assessment and verification:

Description of the dosage device.

(d)   The packaging must contain neither additives based on Cadmium or Mercury or compounds with these elements, nor additives that do not fulfil criterion 8.

Assessment and verification:

Declaration from the packaging producer.

10.   Fitness for use

The product’s fitness for use must be demonstrated either through laboratory test(s) or a consumer test.

The test must be in conformity with the guidelines in Appendix I for testing of product efficiency.

Assessment and verification:

Report from a laboratory test or consumer test documenting satisfactory efficiency.

11.   Information appearing on the eco-label

According to Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000, Box 2 of the eco-label shall contain the following text:

| ‘* | Minimal impact on aquatic ecosystems |
| --- | --- |

‘*

Minimal impact on aquatic ecosystems

| * | fulfils strict biodegradability requirements |
| --- | --- |

*

fulfils strict biodegradability requirements

| * | limits packaging waste’ |
| --- | --- |

*

limits packaging waste’

Assessment and verification:

The applicant shall provide a sample of the product packaging showing the label, together with a declaration of compliance with this criterion.

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(1)  
  OJ 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1.

(2)  
  OJ L 104, 8.4.2004, p. 1.

(3)  
  OJ L 200, 30.7.1999, p. 1.

Appendix I

Guidelines for performance test

The product’s efficiency of performance can be demonstrated either through a laboratory test or a consumer test. If a laboratory test is employed the producer’s own test shall be acceptable. The applicant must, however, demonstrate that the test gives a measure of the product’s performance.

If a consumer test is employed the following guidelines must be followed:

A consumer test must include as minimum of 10 people. The consumers must be asked about the product’s efficiency compared to a market-leading product. The questions to the consumers must cover at least the following aspects:

| 1. | How well does the product perform in comparison with the market-leading product? |
| --- | --- |

1.

How well does the product perform in comparison with the market-leading product?

| 2. | How easy is it to apply the desired dosage of the product in comparison with the market-leading product? |
| --- | --- |

2.

How easy is it to apply the desired dosage of the product in comparison with the market-leading product?

| 3. | How easy is it to apply the product to the hair and/or skin in comparison with the market-leading product? |
| --- | --- |

3.

How easy is it to apply the product to the hair and/or skin in comparison with the market-leading product?

At least 80 % of the consumers must be at least as satisfied with the product as with the market-leading product.

Appendix II

Documentation of anaerobic biodegradability

The following approach may be used to provide the necessary documentation on anaerobic biodegradability for any ingredients that are not listed in the DID list.

Apply reasonable extrapolation. Use test results obtained with one raw material to extrapolate the ultimate anaerobic biodegradability of structurally related surfactants. If anaerobic biodegradability has been confirmed for a surfactant (or a group of homologues) according to the DID list, it can be assumed that a similar type of surfactant is also anaerobically biodegradable (for example, C12-15 A 1-3 EO sulphate (DID No 8) is anaerobically biodegradable, and a similar anaerobic biodegradability may also be assumed for C12-15 A 6 EO sulphate). If anaerobic biodegradability has been confirmed for a surfactant by use of an appropriate test method, it can be assumed that a similar type of surfactant is also anaerobically biodegradable (for example, literature data confirming the anaerobic biodegradability of surfactants belonging to the group alkyl ester ammonium salts may be used as documentation for a similar anaerobic biodegradability of other quaternary ammonium salts containing ester-linkages in the alkyl chain(s)).

Perform screening test for anaerobic biodegradability. If new testing is necessary, perform a screening test by use of OECD 311, ISO 11734, ECETOC No 28 (June 1988) or an equivalent method.

Perform low-dosage biodegradability test. If new testing is necessary, and in the case of experimental problems in the screening test (for example, inhibition due to toxicity of test substance), repeat testing by using a low dosage of surfactant and monitor degradation by 14C measurements or chemical analyses. Testing at low dosages may be performed by use of OECD 308 (24 April 2002) or an equivalent method provided that strict anaerobic conditions are applied. The testing and the interpretation of the test results should be conducted by an independent expert.

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| 18.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 186/46 |
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18.7.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 186/46

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 16 July 2007

amending Decision 2006/140/EC as regards a financial contribution by the Community for the year 2007 relating to the survey on TSE resistant PrP genes in goats in Cyprus

(notified under document number C(2007) 3369)

(Only the Greek text is authentic)

(2007/507/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular, Article 20 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Eradication of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) in small ruminants, including bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) which is considered to be the cause of the fatal variant Creutzfeld Jacob disease in humans, is of major importance for animal health and consumer’s protection. |
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(1)

Eradication of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) in small ruminants, including bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) which is considered to be the cause of the fatal variant Creutzfeld Jacob disease in humans, is of major importance for animal health and consumer’s protection.

| (2) | A bi-annual survey on TSEs resistant genotypes in goats was submitted by Cyprus in 2005, with a view to obtain financial support from the Community. The objectives of that survey are to further investigate the PrP gene of goats in that Member State in order to confirm the results of previous preliminary studies where specific PrP polymorphisms were found indicating resistance against TSEs and to evaluate the data in order to be able to determine the baseline prevalence of TSE resistant PrP genes in goats. Cyprus has a very high prevalence of TSEs in goats and is therefore the appropriate Member State to carry out such pilot project. The survey started on 1 January 2006. |
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(2)

A bi-annual survey on TSEs resistant genotypes in goats was submitted by Cyprus in 2005, with a view to obtain financial support from the Community. The objectives of that survey are to further investigate the PrP gene of goats in that Member State in order to confirm the results of previous preliminary studies where specific PrP polymorphisms were found indicating resistance against TSEs and to evaluate the data in order to be able to determine the baseline prevalence of TSE resistant PrP genes in goats. Cyprus has a very high prevalence of TSEs in goats and is therefore the appropriate Member State to carry out such pilot project. The survey started on 1 January 2006.

| (3) | In accordance with Article 3(2)(a) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 (2) of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy, animal disease eradication and control programmes (veterinary measures) are to be financed from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund. For financial control purposes, Articles 9, 36 and 37 of that Regulation are to apply. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

In accordance with Article 3(2)(a) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 (2) of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy, animal disease eradication and control programmes (veterinary measures) are to be financed from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund. For financial control purposes, Articles 9, 36 and 37 of that Regulation are to apply.

| (4) | Commission Decision 2006/140/EC of 15 February 2006 concerning a specific financial contribution from the Community relating to the survey on TSE resistant PrP genes in goats presented by Cyprus for the year 2006 (3) granted a financial contribution from the Community for the year 2006 for the study of genetic resistance to TSE in goats in that Member State. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Commission Decision 2006/140/EC of 15 February 2006 concerning a specific financial contribution from the Community relating to the survey on TSE resistant PrP genes in goats presented by Cyprus for the year 2006 (3) granted a financial contribution from the Community for the year 2006 for the study of genetic resistance to TSE in goats in that Member State.

| (5) | For budgetary reasons, Community assistance is decided each year. It is appropriate to grant a financial contribution from the Community for that survey to cover the year 2007. Decision 2006/140/EC should therefore be amended to cover that year. |
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(5)

For budgetary reasons, Community assistance is decided each year. It is appropriate to grant a financial contribution from the Community for that survey to cover the year 2007. Decision 2006/140/EC should therefore be amended to cover that year.

| (6) | The Annex to Decision 2006/140/EC lists the financial assistance of the Community and also the means of technical and financial reporting. That annex should be amended to take account of financial assistance for the year 2007 and also changes in reporting for that year. |
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(6)

The Annex to Decision 2006/140/EC lists the financial assistance of the Community and also the means of technical and financial reporting. That annex should be amended to take account of financial assistance for the year 2007 and also changes in reporting for that year.

| (7) | For reasons of administrative efficiency all expenditure presented for a financial contribution by the Community should be expressed in euro. In accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005, the conversion rate for expenditure in a currency other than euro should be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank prior to the first day of the month in which the application is submitted by Cyprus. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

For reasons of administrative efficiency all expenditure presented for a financial contribution by the Community should be expressed in euro. In accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005, the conversion rate for expenditure in a currency other than euro should be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank prior to the first day of the month in which the application is submitted by Cyprus.

| (8) | Decision 2006/140/EC should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(8)

Decision 2006/140/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (9) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
| --- | --- |

(9)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2006/140/EC is amended as follows:

| 1. | Article 1 is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 1

  1.   The survey programme for TSE resistant PrP genes in goats presented by Cyprus is hereby approved for a period of 24 months starting from 1 January 2006.


  2.   The financial assistance from the Community for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 covers the costs (VAT excluded) incurred by Cyprus for laboratory testing up to 100 % in accordance with Chapter 1 of the Annex for the year 2006 and Chapter 3 for the year 2007. The total assistance shall be a maximum amount of EUR 47 500 for the year 2006 and EUR 103 000 for the year 2007.’ |
| --- | --- |

1.

Article 1 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 1

1.   The survey programme for TSE resistant PrP genes in goats presented by Cyprus is hereby approved for a period of 24 months starting from 1 January 2006.

2.   The financial assistance from the Community for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 covers the costs (VAT excluded) incurred by Cyprus for laboratory testing up to 100 % in accordance with Chapter 1 of the Annex for the year 2006 and Chapter 3 for the year 2007. The total assistance shall be a maximum amount of EUR 47 500 for the year 2006 and EUR 103 000 for the year 2007.’

| 2. | Article 2 is amended as follows:






  (a) | points (b) and (c) are replaced by the following:






  ‘(b) | forwarding an intermediate yearly financial and technical evaluation covering the first eight months of each year of the survey, at the latest two months after the end of that period; the report shall conform to the model as set out in Chapter 2 of the Annex for the year 2006 and Chapter 4 thereof for the year 2007, accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred. |
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2.

Article 2 is amended as follows:

(a)

points (b) and (c) are replaced by the following:

‘(b)

forwarding an intermediate yearly financial and technical evaluation covering the first eight months of each year of the survey, at the latest two months after the end of that period; the report shall conform to the model as set out in Chapter 2 of the Annex for the year 2006 and Chapter 4 thereof for the year 2007, accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred.

| (c) | forwarding a final yearly report for each year of the survey by 31 March 2007 at the latest for the year 2006 and 31 March 2008 at the latest for the year 2007, on the overall execution and results of the survey for the whole period during which Community financial assistance was granted; the report shall contain a technical and financial evaluation covering the years 2006 and 2007, in accordance with the model as set out in Chapter 2 of the Annex for the year 2006 and Chapter 4 thereof for the year 2007, accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred.’ |
| --- | --- |

(c)

forwarding a final yearly report for each year of the survey by 31 March 2007 at the latest for the year 2006 and 31 March 2008 at the latest for the year 2007, on the overall execution and results of the survey for the whole period during which Community financial assistance was granted; the report shall contain a technical and financial evaluation covering the years 2006 and 2007, in accordance with the model as set out in Chapter 2 of the Annex for the year 2006 and Chapter 4 thereof for the year 2007, accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred.’

| (b) | paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

  ‘2.   When the time limit provided for in paragraph 1c) are not respected, the financial contribution shall be reduced by 25 % on 1 May, 50 % on 1 June, 75 % on 1 July and 100 % on 1 September of the calendar year following the survey year concerned.’ |
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(b)

paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.   When the time limit provided for in paragraph 1c) are not respected, the financial contribution shall be reduced by 25 % on 1 May, 50 % on 1 June, 75 % on 1 July and 100 % on 1 September of the calendar year following the survey year concerned.’

| 3. | Article 3 is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 3
  The expenditure presented by Cyprus for a financial contribution by the Community shall be expressed in euro and shall exclude value added tax and other taxes.
  The conversion rate for expenditure shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank prior to the first day of the month in which the application is submitted by Cyprus.’ |
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3.

Article 3 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 3

The expenditure presented by Cyprus for a financial contribution by the Community shall be expressed in euro and shall exclude value added tax and other taxes.

The conversion rate for expenditure shall be the rate most recently set by the European Central Bank prior to the first day of the month in which the application is submitted by Cyprus.’

| 4. | The Annex is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. |
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4.

The Annex is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2007.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Cyprus.

Done at Brussels, 16 July 2007.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 (OJ L 95, 5.4.2007, p. 1).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 54, 24.2.2006, p. 44.

3

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ANNEX

The following Chapters 3 and 4 are added to Annex to Decision 2006/140/EC:

‘CHAPTER 3

Financial assistance of the Community

| Costs | Number of units | Unitary cost in
  Euro | Total cost in
  Euro | Community assistance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| PrP genotyping
  SNP analysis/DNA sequencing | 11 000 analyses | EUR 8 | EUR 88 000 | Costs of maximum 88 000 analyses at maximum EUR 8 per analysis |
| Rapid testing: test kits and consumables | 1 500 tests | EUR 10 | EUR 15 000 | Costs of maximum 1 500 tests at maximum EUR 10 per test |
| | Total: | Maximum EUR 103 000 |

Costs

Number of units

Unitary cost in

Euro

Total cost in

Euro

Community assistance

PrP genotyping

SNP analysis/DNA sequencing

11 000 analyses

EUR 8

EUR 88 000

Costs of maximum 88 000 analyses at maximum EUR 8 per analysis

Rapid testing: test kits and consumables

1 500 tests

EUR 10

EUR 15 000

Costs of maximum 1 500 tests at maximum EUR 10 per test

Total:

Maximum EUR 103 000

CHAPTER 4

Technical and financial reporting

Section A:   Technical report

Reporting period from ... to ...

Determination of PrP genotype by SNP analysis/DNA sequencing

| | Number of samples with amino acids at codon 146: |
| --- | --- |
| Aspartic acid | Serine | ... | Other |
| Breed survey: Damascus | | | | |
| Breed survey: Saanen | | | | |
| Breed survey: Macheras Local | | | | |
| Breed survey: Local | | | | |
| Breed survey: French Alpine | | | | |
| Scrapie-free herds (nuclei units) | | | | |
| Histologically TSE + suspects, rapid test + | | | | |

Number of samples with amino acids at codon 146:

Aspartic acid

Serine

...

Other

Breed survey: Damascus

Breed survey: Saanen

Breed survey: Macheras Local

Breed survey: Local

Breed survey: French Alpine

Scrapie-free herds (nuclei units)

Histologically TSE + suspects, rapid test +

Section B:   Statement on costs incurred for control (1)

Reporting period from ... to ...

Reference number of Commission Decision providing financial assistance: ...

| Costs incurred related to | Number of units | Costs incurred during the reporting period
  (national currency) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PrP genotyping by SNP analysis/DNA sequencing. Number of tests: | | |
| Rapid testing. Number of tests | | |

Costs incurred related to

Number of units

Costs incurred during the reporting period

(national currency)

PrP genotyping by SNP analysis/DNA sequencing. Number of tests:

Rapid testing. Number of tests

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(1)  When presenting the final report referred to in Article 2(c), for each item a listing of all expenditures shall be provided together with a copy of supporting documents.’

1

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