# Official Journal C 129/2011

| | ISSN 1725-2423
  doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2011.129.eng |
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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 129 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5430 April 2011 |

ISSN 1725-2423

doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2011.129.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 129

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5430 April 2011

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 129/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6144 — Giesecke & Devrient/Wincor Nixdorf International/BEB Industrie-Elektronik) (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2011/C 129/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6202 — Samsung LED/Sumitomo Chemical/JV) (
  1
  ) | 1 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2011/C 129/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6144 — Giesecke & Devrient/Wincor Nixdorf International/BEB Industrie-Elektronik) (
  1
  )

1

1

2011/C 129/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6202 — Samsung LED/Sumitomo Chemical/JV) (
  1
  )

1

1

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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 129/03 | Euro exchange rates | 2 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2011/C 129/03

Euro exchange rates

2

| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 129/04 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6113 — DSM/Sinochem/JV) (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| 2011/C 129/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6087 — Orkla/REC) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2011/C 129/06 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6123 — ArcelorMittal Bremen/Kokerei Prosper/Arsol Aromatics) (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2011/C 129/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6163 — AXA/Permira/Opodo/GO Voyages/eDreams) (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| 2011/C 129/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6148 — BMW/SIXT/DriveNow JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 7 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 129/09 | Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 8 |
| 2011/C 129/10 | Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 15 |
| 2011/C 129/11 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 19 |
| 2011/C 129/12 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 23 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2011/C 129/04

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6113 — DSM/Sinochem/JV) (
  1
  )

1

3

2011/C 129/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6087 — Orkla/REC) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

4

2011/C 129/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6123 — ArcelorMittal Bremen/Kokerei Prosper/Arsol Aromatics) (
  1
  )

1

5

2011/C 129/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6163 — AXA/Permira/Opodo/GO Voyages/eDreams) (
  1
  )

1

6

2011/C 129/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6148 — BMW/SIXT/DriveNow JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

7

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2011/C 129/09

Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

8

2011/C 129/10

Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

15

2011/C 129/11

Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

19

2011/C 129/12

Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

23

| | Corrigenda |
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| 2011/C 129/13 | Corrigendum to information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation) (OJ C 78, 11.3.2011) | 26 |

Corrigenda

2011/C 129/13

Corrigendum to information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation) (OJ C 78, 11.3.2011)

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 30.4.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 129/1 |
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30.4.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 129/1

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.6144 — Giesecke & Devrient/Wincor Nixdorf International/BEB Industrie-Elektronik)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 129/01

On 19 April 2011, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in German and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32011M6144. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32011M6144. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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| 30.4.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 129/1 |
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30.4.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 129/1

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.6202 — Samsung LED/Sumitomo Chemical/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 129/02

On 13 April 2011, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32011M6202. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32011M6202. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 30.4.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 129/2 |
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30.4.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 129/2

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Euro exchange rates (1)

29 April 2011

2011/C 129/03

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,4860 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 120,67 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4576 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,89170 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 8,9140 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,2867 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,7820 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 24,223 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 264,50 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7093 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,9356 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,0780 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,2580 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,3560 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4102 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 11,5427 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8414 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,8205 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 588,61 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,7994 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 9,6456 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3615 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 728,25 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,4015 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 63,475 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 40,6463 |
| THB | Thai baht | 44,387 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,3464 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 17,1186 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 65,7030 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,4860

JPY

Japanese yen

120,67

DKK

Danish krone

7,4576

GBP

Pound sterling

0,89170

SEK

Swedish krona

8,9140

CHF

Swiss franc

1,2867

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,7820

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

24,223

HUF

Hungarian forint

264,50

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7093

PLN

Polish zloty

3,9356

RON

Romanian leu

4,0780

TRY

Turkish lira

2,2580

AUD

Australian dollar

1,3560

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4102

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

11,5427

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8414

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,8205

KRW

South Korean won

1 588,61

ZAR

South African rand

9,7994

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

9,6456

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3615

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 728,25

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,4015

PHP

Philippine peso

63,475

RUB

Russian rouble

40,6463

THB

Thai baht

44,387

BRL

Brazilian real

2,3464

MXN

Mexican peso

17,1186

INR

Indian rupee

65,7030

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(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 30.4.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 129/3 |
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30.4.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 129/3

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6113 — DSM/Sinochem/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 129/04

| 1. | On 8 April 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Koninklijke DSM NV (the Netherlands) and Sinochem Group (China) create a joint venture within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation by way of purchase of shares in the existing anti-infectives business of Koninklijke DSM NV (‘DAI’). |
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1.

On 8 April 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Koninklijke DSM NV (the Netherlands) and Sinochem Group (China) create a joint venture within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation by way of purchase of shares in the existing anti-infectives business of Koninklijke DSM NV (‘DAI’).

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | for Koninklijke DSM NV: human and animal nutrition, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, automotive and transport, coatings, housing and electrics & electronics, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Koninklijke DSM NV: human and animal nutrition, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, automotive and transport, coatings, housing and electrics & electronics,

| — | for Sinochem Group: agriculture, energy, chemical, real estate and finance, |
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for Sinochem Group: agriculture, energy, chemical, real estate and finance,

| — | for DAI: production of beta-lactam antibiotics, generic pharmaceutical products, other anti-infective products intended to be marketed and sold as active pharmaceutical ingredients or as finished dosage products. |
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for DAI: production of beta-lactam antibiotics, generic pharmaceutical products, other anti-infective products intended to be marketed and sold as active pharmaceutical ingredients or as finished dosage products.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6113 — DSM/Sinochem/JV, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6113 — DSM/Sinochem/JV, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).

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| 30.4.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 129/4 |
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30.4.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 129/4

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6087 — Orkla/REC)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 129/05

| 1. | On 15 April 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Orkla ASA (‘Orkla’, Norway) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (‘REC’, Norway). |
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1.

On 15 April 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Orkla ASA (‘Orkla’, Norway) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (‘REC’, Norway).

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | Orkla: branded consumer goods, aluminum solutions, renewable energy, specialty materials and financial investment, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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Orkla: branded consumer goods, aluminum solutions, renewable energy, specialty materials and financial investment,

| — | REC: solar energy solutions. |
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REC: solar energy solutions.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6087 — Orkla/REC, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6087 — Orkla/REC, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32 (‘Notice on a simplified procedure’).

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| 30.4.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 129/5 |
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30.4.2011

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 129/5

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6123 — ArcelorMittal Bremen/Kokerei Prosper/Arsol Aromatics)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 129/06

| 1. | On 18 April 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking ArcelorMittal Bremen GmbH (‘ArcelorMittal Bremen’, Germany) controlled by ArcellorMittal SA (‘ArcelorMittal’, Luxembourg), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Kokerei Prosper (‘Kokerei Prosper’, Germany) by way of purchase of assets. At the same time, ArcelorMittal Bremen intends to acquire 27,95 % of the shares in Arsol Aromatics GmbH&Co.KG (‘Arsol’, Germany). |
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1.

On 18 April 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking ArcelorMittal Bremen GmbH (‘ArcelorMittal Bremen’, Germany) controlled by ArcellorMittal SA (‘ArcelorMittal’, Luxembourg), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Kokerei Prosper (‘Kokerei Prosper’, Germany) by way of purchase of assets. At the same time, ArcelorMittal Bremen intends to acquire 27,95 % of the shares in Arsol Aromatics GmbH&Co.KG (‘Arsol’, Germany).

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | for ArcelorMittal: production and sale/distribution of steel products and mining, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for ArcelorMittal: production and sale/distribution of steel products and mining,

| — | for Kokerei Prosper: production and sale of coke and by-products of the coke production process. |
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for Kokerei Prosper: production and sale of coke and by-products of the coke production process.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6123 — ArcelorMittal Bremen/Kokerei Prosper/Arsol Aromatics, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6123 — ArcelorMittal Bremen/Kokerei Prosper/Arsol Aromatics, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).

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| 30.4.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 129/6 |
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30.4.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 129/6

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6163 — AXA/Permira/Opodo/GO Voyages/eDreams)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 129/07

| 1. | On 19 April 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings AXA Investment Managers Private Equity Europe (‘AXA PE’, France) belonging to the French AXA group and Permira Holdings Limited (‘Permira’, Guernsey), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Opodo Limited (‘Opodo’, United Kingdom), the GO Voyages group (‘GO Voyages’, France) and the eDreams group (‘eDreams’, Spain) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 19 April 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings AXA Investment Managers Private Equity Europe (‘AXA PE’, France) belonging to the French AXA group and Permira Holdings Limited (‘Permira’, Guernsey), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Opodo Limited (‘Opodo’, United Kingdom), the GO Voyages group (‘GO Voyages’, France) and the eDreams group (‘eDreams’, Spain) by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | Permira is a private equity firm controlling inter alia eDreams, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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Permira is a private equity firm controlling inter alia eDreams,

| — | AXA PE is a private equity firm controlling inter alia GO Voyages, |
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AXA PE is a private equity firm controlling inter alia GO Voyages,

| — | Opodo, GO Voyages and eDreams are active in the travel agency business. |
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Opodo, GO Voyages and eDreams are active in the travel agency business.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6163 — AXA/Permira/Opodo/GO Voyages/eDreams, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6163 — AXA/Permira/Opodo/GO Voyages/eDreams, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 129/7

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6148 — BMW/SIXT/DriveNow JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 129/08

| 1. | On 18 April 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Bayerische Motorenwerke Aktiengesellschaft, (‘BMW’, Germany) and SIXT Aktiengesellschaft (‘SIXT’, Germany) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of DriveNow GmbH & Co. KG (‘DriveNow’, Germany), by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture. |
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1.

On 18 April 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Bayerische Motorenwerke Aktiengesellschaft, (‘BMW’, Germany) and SIXT Aktiengesellschaft (‘SIXT’, Germany) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of DriveNow GmbH & Co. KG (‘DriveNow’, Germany), by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | BMW: car manufacturing worldwide, fleet management for businesses, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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BMW: car manufacturing worldwide, fleet management for businesses,

| — | SIXT: short term and long term car rental, charter rentals, |
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SIXT: short term and long term car rental, charter rentals,

| — | DriveNow: car-sharing (short-term car rental). |
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DriveNow: car-sharing (short-term car rental).

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6148 — BMW/SIXT/DriveNow JV, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6148 — BMW/SIXT/DriveNow JV, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32 (‘Notice on a simplified procedure’).

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European Commission

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

2011/C 129/09

This publication confers the right to object to the amendment application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (1). Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months of the date of this publication.

AMENDMENT APPLICATION

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

AMENDMENT APPLICATION ACCORDING TO ARTICLE 9

‘NEUFCHÂTEL’

EC No: FR-PDO-0117-0126-16.03.2006

PGI ( ) PDO ( X )

1.   Heading in the product specification affected by the amendment:

| — |  | Name of product |
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| — | | Description of product |
| — |  | Geographical area |
| — | | Proof of origin |
| — | | Method of production |
| — | | Link |
| — | | Labelling |
| — | | National requirements |
| — |  | Other (to be specified) |

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Name of product

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Description of product

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Geographical area

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Image

Proof of origin

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Image

Method of production

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Link

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Image

Labelling

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National requirements

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Other (to be specified)

2.   Type of amendment(s):

| — |  | Amendment to single document or summary sheet |
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| — | | Amendment to specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the single document nor the summary sheet has been published |
| — |  | Amendment to specification that requires no amendment to the published single document (Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006) |
| — |  | Temporary amendment to specification resulting from imposition of obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006) |

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Amendment to single document or summary sheet

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Amendment to specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the single document nor the summary sheet has been published

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Amendment to specification that requires no amendment to the published single document (Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

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Temporary amendment to specification resulting from imposition of obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

3.   Amendment(s):

3.1.   Description:

This point has been re-written in its entirety for the sake of clarity and precision.

The terms ‘lactic, supple, no tendency to collapse, firm but not excessively so, non-sticky, non-runny and non-grainy’ are added to describe the paste of the cheese in more detail.

Instead of reading ‘In accordance with custom, it can take the following form ... 2,4 cm high’ read ‘ “Neufchâtel” takes the form of a cylindrical log, square, briquette, double log, heart or big heart according to the shapes and dimensions of the moulds described in Chapter 5.’

New: ‘At the end of the minimum ripening period laid down in Chapter 5 concerning the method of production.’

The requirement for a minimum ripening period pursuant to Chapter 5. The method of production is laid down in more detail by specifying that the weights and the minimum fat and dry matter contents apply to the finished product at the end of this period.

3.2.   Proof of origin:

This heading specifies the means of identifying all the operators and keeping registers and declarations enabling the registration of the operators’ practices and/or stock accounts for the products.

3.3.   Method of production:

This point has been re-written in its entirety for the sake of clarity and precision. The following amendments are required:

| — | New: ‘For the purpose of this specification, herd means the entire dairy herd of a holding composed of lactating cows and dry cows. At least 60 % of the herd of a producer of milk intended for the production of “Neufchâtel” must consist of animals of the Normande breed’ and ‘Only milk from the previously defined herds may be introduced into the premises used for the production of “Neufchâtel”, from the delivery of the milk to the ripening of the cheeses.’
  New conditions for the production of milk have been added. Their purpose is to ensure that a majority of the cows in the producers’ herds are cows of the local breed, the Normande breed. At the time when ‘Neufchâtel’ was recognised as a registered designation of origin in 1969 the experts did not deem it necessary to include in their decree any mention of the use of the Normande breed and its mainly grass-based feed, as these practices were commonplace among breeders and did not risk being replaced by others. Over time new practices such as the use of maize silage and the Prim’Holstein breed were introduced and became more widespread, while producers became increasingly aware of the importance of the Normande breed and grass on the specific nature and on the image of ‘Neufchâtel’. In order to stop this trend, re-establish the conditions that existed when this product earned its reputation and thus strengthen the link between the product and its geographical area, the group wanted to specify the method of milk production by setting a minimum requirement for the proportion of cows of the Normande breed and of grassland used as pasture. These new provisions help the ‘Neufchâtel’ designation strengthen its link with the product's origin, taking into account the long relationship between the region's breeders and the animal, the way the local breed has adapted to its surroundings and the special qualities of this breed's milk that make it so well suited to cheese-making. |
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New: ‘For the purpose of this specification, herd means the entire dairy herd of a holding composed of lactating cows and dry cows. At least 60 % of the herd of a producer of milk intended for the production of “Neufchâtel” must consist of animals of the Normande breed’ and ‘Only milk from the previously defined herds may be introduced into the premises used for the production of “Neufchâtel”, from the delivery of the milk to the ripening of the cheeses.’

New conditions for the production of milk have been added. Their purpose is to ensure that a majority of the cows in the producers’ herds are cows of the local breed, the Normande breed. At the time when ‘Neufchâtel’ was recognised as a registered designation of origin in 1969 the experts did not deem it necessary to include in their decree any mention of the use of the Normande breed and its mainly grass-based feed, as these practices were commonplace among breeders and did not risk being replaced by others. Over time new practices such as the use of maize silage and the Prim’Holstein breed were introduced and became more widespread, while producers became increasingly aware of the importance of the Normande breed and grass on the specific nature and on the image of ‘Neufchâtel’. In order to stop this trend, re-establish the conditions that existed when this product earned its reputation and thus strengthen the link between the product and its geographical area, the group wanted to specify the method of milk production by setting a minimum requirement for the proportion of cows of the Normande breed and of grassland used as pasture. These new provisions help the ‘Neufchâtel’ designation strengthen its link with the product's origin, taking into account the long relationship between the region's breeders and the animal, the way the local breed has adapted to its surroundings and the special qualities of this breed's milk that make it so well suited to cheese-making.

| — | New: ‘The herd grazes for at least six months a year. During this period, grazing provides more than 50 % of the basic ration on a dry matter basis. (...) In exceptional circumstances, mainly as a result of unexpected adverse weather conditions, temporary derogations may be granted to ensure continued feeding of the herd.’
  These provisions define the feeding conditions of dairy cows also for the purpose of strengthening the link between the cheese and its origin. It is specified that 80 % of the basic ration of the herd, on a dry matter basis, comes from the holding. The grazing conditions of dairy cows and the load rules within each holding (minimum area of pasturable grassland per dairy cow, maximum area under maize silage production per dairy cow, management of grasslands) are also laid down. These provisions aim at preserving and increasing the proportion of grass in the feed of the dairy cows. |
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New: ‘The herd grazes for at least six months a year. During this period, grazing provides more than 50 % of the basic ration on a dry matter basis. (...) In exceptional circumstances, mainly as a result of unexpected adverse weather conditions, temporary derogations may be granted to ensure continued feeding of the herd.’

These provisions define the feeding conditions of dairy cows also for the purpose of strengthening the link between the cheese and its origin. It is specified that 80 % of the basic ration of the herd, on a dry matter basis, comes from the holding. The grazing conditions of dairy cows and the load rules within each holding (minimum area of pasturable grassland per dairy cow, maximum area under maize silage production per dairy cow, management of grasslands) are also laid down. These provisions aim at preserving and increasing the proportion of grass in the feed of the dairy cows.

| — | New: ‘In milk production, milk may not be stored on the farm prior to collection for more than 48 hours from the first milking. (...) Fresh cheese and cheese undergoing the ripening process may not be conserved under a modified atmosphere.’
  All of the production conditions of the cheese have been set out in order to better preserve the characteristics of the product. Strict rules apply to the storage of milk on the farm prior to its use as well as to the renneting, draining and pressing of the curd. The moulding and processing of the paste obtained are defined in detail, as are the ripening conditions.
  The use of treatments and additives in cheese-making used to be subject to general rules. However, new techniques, some of which concern treatments and additives, such as microfiltration, partial concentration of milk or enzymes for the ripening process, have a potential impact on the characteristics of cheeses with designations of origin. Certain enzyme additives, in particular, appear to be incompatible with maintaining the key characteristics of PDO products. It therefore became necessary to stipulate in the specification of each product with a designation of origin the current practices regarding the use of treatments and additives for milk and cheese production to prevent future practices not covered by the rules from undermining the characteristics of cheeses with designations of origin.
  The formats of the moulds have also been specified in this paragraph. This amendment, which proposes substituting these more precise dimensions for the dimensions of the finished product included previously in the specification, follows an investigation by the group concerning the dimensions of the moulds used. |
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New: ‘In milk production, milk may not be stored on the farm prior to collection for more than 48 hours from the first milking. (...) Fresh cheese and cheese undergoing the ripening process may not be conserved under a modified atmosphere.’

All of the production conditions of the cheese have been set out in order to better preserve the characteristics of the product. Strict rules apply to the storage of milk on the farm prior to its use as well as to the renneting, draining and pressing of the curd. The moulding and processing of the paste obtained are defined in detail, as are the ripening conditions.

The use of treatments and additives in cheese-making used to be subject to general rules. However, new techniques, some of which concern treatments and additives, such as microfiltration, partial concentration of milk or enzymes for the ripening process, have a potential impact on the characteristics of cheeses with designations of origin. Certain enzyme additives, in particular, appear to be incompatible with maintaining the key characteristics of PDO products. It therefore became necessary to stipulate in the specification of each product with a designation of origin the current practices regarding the use of treatments and additives for milk and cheese production to prevent future practices not covered by the rules from undermining the characteristics of cheeses with designations of origin.

The formats of the moulds have also been specified in this paragraph. This amendment, which proposes substituting these more precise dimensions for the dimensions of the finished product included previously in the specification, follows an investigation by the group concerning the dimensions of the moulds used.

3.4.   Link with the geographical area:

This point is clarified and reorganised into three points. It discusses how to maintain the special characteristics of ‘Neufchâtel’ obtained through diversified authorised practices. The history of the Normande breed and its importance to the special characteristics of ‘Neufchâtel’ are explained (historical breed of Pays de Bray whose milk is exceptionally well suited to cheese-making owing to its high casein and fat content).

3.5.   Labelling:

The particulars that are compulsory on the labelling are set out. The obligation to use the INAO logo is waived.

The obligation to use the Community logo is added.

3.6.   National requirements:

A table presenting the main points to be checked, their reference values and their evaluation methods is added.

4.   Summary updated where appropriate.

Reference to publication of the specification:

https://www.inao.gouv.fr/fichier/Cahier-des-Charges-Neufchatel.pdf

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘NEUFCHÂTEL’

EC No: FR-PDO-0117-0126-16.03.2006

PDO ( X ) PGI ( )

This summary sets out the main elements of the product specification for information purposes.

1.   Responsible department in the Member State:

| Name: | Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité |
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| Address: | 51 rue d’Anjou |
| 75008 Paris |
| FRANCE |

Name:

Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité

Address:

51 rue d’Anjou

75008 Paris

FRANCE

Tel.

+33 153898000

Fax

+33 153898060

E-mail:

info@inao.gouv.fr

2.   Group:

| Name: | Syndicat de défense et de la qualité du fromage Neufchâtel |
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| Address: | Mairie — BP 88 |
| 76270 Neufchâtel |
| FRANCE |

Name:

Syndicat de défense et de la qualité du fromage Neufchâtel

Address:

Mairie — BP 88

76270 Neufchâtel

FRANCE

Tel.

+33 232975301

Fax

+33 232975306

E-mail:

syndicatdufromage@neufchatel-aoc.org

Composition:

Producers/processors ( X ) Other ( )

3.   Type of product:

| Class 1.3 — | Cheeses |
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Class 1.3 —

Cheeses

4.   Specification:

(summary of requirements under Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

4.1.   Name:

‘Neufchâtel’

4.2.   Description:

‘Neufchâtel’ is a cheese made exclusively from renneted cow's milk; it has a soft, lactic, slightly salty paste without holes that is supple, does not collapse, is firm but not excessively so, velvety and smooth, non-sticky, non-runny and non-grainy. It has a surface mould that is white in colour and the rind has no holes.

‘Neufchâtel’ takes the following forms: cylindrical log, square, briquette, double log, heart, big heart.

At the end of the minimum ripening period, a log, square or briquette of ‘Neufchâtel’ weighs at least 100 g, a heart or double log 200 g and a big heart 600 g.

The cheese contains a minimum of 45 grams of fat per 100 grams of cheese when completely dry and 40 grams of dry matter per 100 grams of cheese.

4.3.   Geographical area:

The Pays de Bray, covering part of the departments of Oise and Seine-Maritime. It includes in the department of Oise (60) the municipality of Quincampoix-Fleuzy; in the department of Seine-Maritime (76), the municipalities of Argueil, Aubéguimont, Aubermesnil-aux-Érables, Aumale, Auvilliers, Avesnes-en-Bray, Bailleul-Neuville, Baillolet, Beaubec-la-Rosière, Beaussault, Beauvoir-en-Lyons, La Bellière, Bois-Guilbert, Bois-Héroult, Bosc-Bordel, Bosc-Édeline, Bosc-Mesnil, Bosc-Roger-sur-Buchy, Bouelles, Bradiancourt, Brémontier-Merval, Buchy, Bully, Bures-en-Bray, Callengeville, Le Caule-Sainte-Beuve, La Chapelle-Saint-Ouen, Clais, Compainville, Conteville, Criquiers, Croixdalle, Cuy-Saint-Fiacre, Dampierre-en-Bray, Dancourt, Doudeauville, Elbeuf-en-Bray, Ernemont-sur-Buchy, Esclavelles, Fallencourt, Ferrières-en-Bray, La Ferté-Saint-Samson, Fesques, La Feuillie, Flamets-Frétils, Fontaine-en-Bray, Forges-les-Eaux, Le Fossé, Foucarmont, Fréauville, Fresles, Fresnoy-Folny, Freulleville, Fry, Gaillefontaine, Gancourt-Saint-Etienne, Gournay-en-Bray, Grandcourt, Graval, Grumesnil, La Hallotière, Haucourt, Haudricourt, Haussez, Héronchelles, Hodeng-Hodenger, Illois, Landes-Vieilles-et-Neuves, Londinières, Longmesnil, Lucy, Marques, Massy, Mathonville, Maucomble, Mauquenchy, Ménerval, Ménonval, Mésangueville, Mesnières-en-Bray, Mesnil-Follemprise, Le Mesnil-Lieubray, Mesnil-Mauger, Meulers, Molagnies, Montérolier, Mortemer, Nesle-Hodeng, Neufbosc, Neufchâtel-en-Bray, Neuville-Ferrières, Nolléval, Notre-Dame-d’Aliermont, Nullemont, Osmoy-Saint-Valery, Pommereux, Pommeréval, Preuseville, Puisenval, Quièvrecourt, Réalcamp, Rétonval, Ricarville-du-Val, Richemont, Roncherolles-en-Bray, Ronchois, Rouvray-Catillon, Sainte-Agathe-d’Aliermont, Sainte-Beuve-en-Rivière, Sainte-Croix-sur-Buchy, Sainte-Geneviève, Saint-Germain-sur-Eaulne, Saint-Jacques-d’Aliermont, Saint-Léger-aux-Bois, Saint-Martin-au-Bosc, Saint-Martin-l’Hortier, Saint-Martin-Osmonville, Saint-Michel-d’Halescourt, Saint-Pierre-des-Jonquières, Saint-Riquier-en-Rivière, Saint-Saëns, Saint-Saire, Saint-Vaast-d’Équiqueville, Saumont-la-Poterie, Serqueux, Sigy-en-Bray, Smermesnil, Sommery, Le Thil-Riberpré, Vatierville, Ventes-Saint-Rémy, Villers-sous-Foucarmont, Wanchy-Capval.

4.4.   Proof of origin:

All milk producers, processing plants and ripening facilities fill in an identification declaration, which is registered with the group, allowing it to identify all operators involved. All operators must make their registers and any documents required for checking the origin, quality and production conditions of the milk and cheese available to the competent authorities.

As part of the checks carried out on the characteristics of the product to which the designation of origin refers, an analytical and organoleptic test is conducted to ensure that the products submitted for examination are of high quality and possess the requisite typical characteristics.

Farm producers keep a register showing the daily amounts of renneted milk or the weight of the curd obtained, the number and type of cheeses produced, the number of cheeses sold under the designation ‘Neufchâtel’ and, with the exception of direct sale to customers, their destination, as supported by invoices.

Milk producers keep a register showing the daily amounts of milk or paste purchased by each producer, the amount of milk or paste used and the number of all cheeses produced as well as the number of cheeses sold under the designation ‘Neufchâtel’ and their destination, as supported by invoices.

The purchasers of milk or paste make the list of their milk suppliers and any changes thereto available to the control authorities.

4.5.   Method of production:

‘Neufchâtel’ is produced from extra-fresh whole cow’s milk obtained from herds composed mainly of cows of the Normande breed whose feed consists principally of grass, which is ensured by requiring that the cows graze for at least six months of every year, by providing for at least one hectare of grassland near the milking rooms for every four dairy cows and by limiting the amount of concentrated feed to 1 800 kg/cow/year. Eighty per cent of the basic ration of the herd, on a dry matter basis, comes from the holding.

The lightly renneted milk to which milk starters have been added coagulates for 18 to 36 hours. The curd is put inside draining sacks or cloths, then pressed, mixed and moulded, salt is added to the surface or to the mass, the curd is wiped again if necessary and ripened. The cheese is placed in cellars or cheese ripening rooms at a temperature ranging from 10 °C to 14 °C and ripened for at least 10 days calculated from the moulding date, during which time it becomes coated with a characteristic white mould.

4.6.   Link:

The origins of ‘Neufchâtel’ cheese date back to the 10th century. According to Ghislain Gaudefroy, ‘Neufchâtel’ is one of the oldest Normandy cheeses and it is related to the cheeses that are produced in Pays de Bray and mentioned for the first time in a charter dating from 1037. However, ‘Neufchâtel’ cheese is referred to by name for the first time in the accounts of the abbey of Saint-Amand in Rouen in 1543-1544: ‘it is a large cheese from Neufchâtel.’

According to Figuier, author of ‘Merveilles de l'industrie’ (1876), ‘Neufchâtel’ cheese was well known already in the 16th century. Abbot Decorde (1843) stated that in 1700 three markets a week were organised in Neufchâtel and the cheese was traded very actively.

In 1802, Napoléon I received a basket of cheeses from Neufchâtel as a tribute. In 1845, the congress of Neufchâtel revealed that the price of this very valuable cheese was four times higher than that of butter.

This cheese flourished during the 19th century, when demand exploded owing to the development of transport and in particular the creation of the railway system. Consequently, ‘Neufchâtel’ was found in markets in Paris (Husson indicated in 1856 that Parisians consumed nearly three million of these cheeses a year), but also in Belgium, Great Britain and even in the colonies. In 1865, ‘Neufchâtel’ cheese was awarded a gold medal at the Concours de Paris.

In order to prevent counterfeiting, ‘Neufchâtel’ was defined by a decree on 20 October 1936. In 1957, the farm producers and milk producers involved in the production of ‘Neufchâtel’ established an association.

The cheese's link to its geographical area is based on the capacity of the area to enable milk production in grasslands from herds composed mainly of cows of the Normande breed whose milk is processed using simple cheese-making technology that is very well adapted to farm production. The capacity of the grasslands results principally from the existence of humid clay soils that are regularly replenished by frequent rainfall. These soils, which are often found in hilly regions, contribute to the presence and growth of grass while at the same time making ploughing difficult. In addition, the tight network of streams and rivers and the numerous ponds have always provided watering places for grazing herds. As the winters are long and rigorous, the stabling period is rather long and local breeders must stock large amounts of hay and grass, rendered possible by the extensive grassland areas. Furthermore, the presence of soils developed on the Cenomanian and lower Portlandian limestone shelves, together with the grasslands, enable ploughing that promotes the self-sufficiency of dairy farms in roughage other than grass. This contributed to the development of important dairy farming know-how.

The Normande breed is the result of the selective breeding performed by farmers in Normandy. The animal is adapted to the production system used in Pays de Bray (grass and pasture) and produces a milk that has a high fat and protein content and is exceptionally well suited to the production of soft cheese. Local breeders have developed and maintained a simple cheese-making technology, similar to the methods used to make fresh cheese, that is adapted to the volumes of milk and the materials available on farms and to their working rhythm. The cheese-making know-how of Pays de Bray, in particular the succession of short phases (excluding moulding) separated from each other by periods of 6 to 24 hours and the draining and pressing of the curd before moulding, determines the specific characteristics of ‘Neufchâtel’ and its unique place among soft cheeses with a surface mould. The development of this know-how marked by the rapidity of the ripening process owes a great deal to the geographical location of Pays de Bray, which has always fostered regular and rapid trade connections. In addition, this method of production is perfectly compatible with the production, typical of ‘Neufchâtel’, that is carried out in the numerous small farm workshops. Farmers engage in these activities in addition to their other breeding work.

4.7.   Inspection body:

| Name: | Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | 51 rue d’Anjou |
| 75008 Paris |
| FRANCE |

Name:

Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité

Address:

51 rue d’Anjou

75008 Paris

FRANCE

Tel.

+33 153898000

Fax

+33 153898060

E-mail:

info@inao.gouv.fr

The Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité (INAO) is a public administrative body with legal personality and reports to the Ministry of Agriculture.

INAO is a competent authority within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of 29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules.

A particular task of INAO is to ensure that checks are performed to verify compliance with the specification and, if necessary, to take measures against any failure to comply with the specification.

| Name: | Direction générale de la concurrence, de la consommation et de la répression des fraudes (DGCCRF) |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | 59 Boulevard Vincent Auriol |
| 75703 Paris Cedex 13 |
| FRANCE |

Name:

Direction générale de la concurrence, de la consommation et de la répression des fraudes (DGCCRF)

Address:

59 Boulevard Vincent Auriol

75703 Paris Cedex 13

FRANCE

Tel.

+33 144871717

Fax

+33 144973037

The DGCCRF is a department of the Ministry of the Economy, Industry and Employment.

4.8.   Labelling:

In addition to the regulatory information requirements applicable to all cheeses, each cheese with the registered designation of origin ‘Neufchâtel’ is marketed under an individual label containing the name of the registered designation of origin in characters at least two-thirds the size of the largest characters on the label.

The words ‘Protected Designation of Origin’ and the EU PDO logo must be added to the label of cheeses with the Protected Designation of Origin ‘Neufchâtel’.

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C 129/15

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Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

2011/C 129/10

This publication confers the right to object to the amendment application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (1). Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months of the date of this publication.

AMENDMENT APPLICATION

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

AMENDMENT APPLICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 9

‘DAUNO’

EC No: IT-PDO-0117-1517-31.07.2003

PGI ( ) PDO ( X )

1.   Heading in the product specification affected by the amendment:

| — |  | Name of product |
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| — |  | Description of product |
| — |  | Geographical area |
| — | | Proof of origin |
| — | | Method of production |
| — |  | Link |
| — | | Labelling |
| — | | National requirements |
| — |  | Other (to be specified) |

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Name of product

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Description of product

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Geographical area

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Proof of origin

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Method of production

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Link

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Labelling

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National requirements

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Other (to be specified)

2.   Type of amendment(s):

| — |  | Amendment to single document or summary sheet |
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| — | | Amendment to specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the single document nor the summary sheet has been published |
| — |  | Amendment to specification that requires no amendment to the published single document (Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006) |
| — |  | Temporary amendment to specification resulting from imposition of obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006) |

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Amendment to single document or summary sheet

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Amendment to specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the single document nor the summary sheet has been published

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Amendment to specification that requires no amendment to the published single document (Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

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Temporary amendment to specification resulting from imposition of obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

3.   Amendment(s):

3.1.   Proof of origin:

Both the product specification and the summary sheet have been brought into line with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1898/2006, with the incorporation of procedures that operators must implement to establish the proof(s) of origin.

3.2.   Method of production:

Introduction of innovative harvesting methods (although still involving direct harvesting from the tree) for the olives to be used to produce the PDO extra virgin olive oil, such as the use of harvesting machines capable of exercising neutral action on the drupes. Such methods are undoubtedly comparable to directly picking the drupes by hand from the tree. In practice, apart from some rare exceptions mainly linked to private use, no olive producers pick olives by hand; instead, they are harvested directly from the tree by machines capable of ensuring the same quality standard at a significantly lower cost.

The requirement for the olives to be pressed in the various sub-areas has been abolished, although the condition that it must be carried out in the area identified in the product specification has been retained. Technological innovations and the new rules governing processing have led to a reduction in the number of oil mills and made it necessary to abolish the requirement for the olives to be pressed within the individual sub-areas. Accordingly, the area in which it is possible to press the olives to be used to produce ‘Dauno’ PDO will be extended to the whole Province of Foggia.

3.3.   Labelling:

The label must indicate both the year of production of the olives and the batch number. The name of the holding, estate or farm and its location may be given only if the product was produced exclusively from olives harvested on groves belonging to the holding, estate or farm in question. The requested amendments answer the need for better provision of information to consumers.

3.4.   National requirements:

The requirements laid down by Law No 169 of 15 February 1992 on the rules governing the approval of registered designations of origin for virgin and extra virgin olive oils and by Ministerial Decree No 573/93 have been abolished.

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘DAUNO’

EC No: IT-PDO-0117-1517-31.07.2003

PDO ( X ) PGI ( )

This summary sets out the main elements of the product specification for information purposes.

1.   Responsible department in the Member State:

| Name: | Ministero delle Politiche Agricole Alimentari e Forestali |
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| Address: | Via XX Settembre 20 |
| 00187 Roma RM |
| ITALIA |

Name:

Ministero delle Politiche Agricole Alimentari e Forestali

Address:

Via XX Settembre 20

00187 Roma RM

ITALIA

Tel.

+39 0646655104

Fax

+39 0646655306

E-mail:

saco7@politicheagricole.gov.it

2.   Group:

| Name: | «Daunia Verde» — Consorzio di tutela della denominazione di origine protetta olio extravergine di oliva «Dauno» |
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| Address: | Via Dante 27 |
| 71100 Foggia FG |
| ITALIA |

Name:

«Daunia Verde» — Consorzio di tutela della denominazione di origine protetta olio extravergine di oliva «Dauno»

Address:

Via Dante 27

71100 Foggia FG

ITALIA

Tel.

+39 0881707742

Fax

+39 0881707742

E-mail:

dauniaverde@tin.it

Composition:

Producers/processors ( X ) Other ( )

3.   Type of product:

| Class 1.5. | Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) |
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Class 1.5.

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.)

4.   Specification:

(summary of requirements under Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

4.1.   Name:

‘Dauno’

4.2.   Description:

When released for consumption, ‘Dauno’ extra virgin olive oil must have the following chemical and organoleptic characteristics:

—   maximum acidity: 0,6 %,

—   peroxides: less than or equal to 12 mEq O2/kg,

—   total polyphenols: greater than or equal to 100 ppm,

—   colour: from green to yellow,

—   aroma: fruity,

—   flavour: fruity, possibly with slight spicy and bitter hints.

These values vary, although always within more restrictive limits, for each of the geographical references allowed.

The other chemical/physical parameters are in line with the current EU legislation.

4.3.   Geographical area:

The production area of ‘Dauno’ oil is the Province of Foggia.

4.4.   Proof of origin:

Each operator in the chain (olive grower, mill operator and packager) is to carry out a series of checks to verify the traceability of the product, each for the stage of the production process in which he is involved. More specifically, when delivering olives to a mill, olive growers are to ensure that they have complied with the prescribed growing rules, the yields and harvesting dates and that the olives are being delivered to mills that are registered with the PDO group, providing proof by means of the transport documentation or the replacement documentation. On receiving olives, mill operators are to verify their origin and check that they are correctly identified, that the harvesting dates have been complied with, and that the data on the transport or similar documentation is suitable, complete and consistent. They must also store the olives in appropriately identified areas by sub-area of origin. When the olives are being pressed, they must record all data concerning pressing activities that allow the traceability of the batches of oil on the basis of the batches of pressed olives. The oil obtained must be appropriately identified and separated by sub-area and variety provided for by the specification. Lastly, it should be stored in tanks marked with the words ‘ “Dauno” PDO oil — olive variety, geographical reference’. All the information concerning the date of pressing, olive variety, geographical reference, oil yield and so on must be recorded by mill operators in special documents and kept carefully. On receiving the product, packagers are to check that batches of potential ‘Dauno’ PDO oil have been produced using olives from olive growers registered with the PDO group and pressed at mills registered with the PDO group and verify that they are accompanied by traceability documentation (transport documentation and appropriate records of the storage and movements of the oil batches). They must record all data concerning packaging activities that allow the traceability of the batches of oil.

4.5.   Method of production:

‘Dauno’ extra virgin olive oil is produced from healthy olives harvested by 30 January. Olive production in the specialised olive groves must not exceed 10 000 kg/hectare and the maximum oil yield is 25 %. The oil may be extracted using only mechanical and physical processes that give rise to oil that reflects, as faithfully as possible, the distinctive, original characteristics of the fruit.

4.6.   Link:

Olive growing in the Province of Foggia undoubtedly dates back a very long time. This is attested to by the rubble fragments, similar to the trapetum oil mill of the Roman era, found in the monastic valley of Santa Maria di Pulsano at Monte S. Angelo (Gargano). This valley, known as the ‘Valle del Campanile’, descends to the Gulf of Manfredonia. In the 18th century, rules on the storage of and trade in oil were issued by means of a papal bull drawn up at Monte S. Angelo. Over the centuries, the spread and development of olives have been very significant in this area, to the extent that they have become fundamentally important for its economy.

Daunia was the name used in antiquity for the area of the Province of Foggia, with the Dauni being the ancient inhabitants of the area. Olive growing, which is one of the main production sectors in the area, began in the Gargano before gradually extending to the rest of the province. It was most common in the 17th century when thousands of hectares were already entirely given over to specialised growing. The oil trade was very intense, particularly by sea. Towards the end of the 18th century and throughout the 19th century, olive growing rapidly extended to the most diverse parts of the Daunia area. Given the conformation of the land, the way in which the crop spread throughout the Province of Foggia led to the development of specific geographical products which, although having a shared production template, have distinctive characteristics in terms of their quality image. These characteristics are the result of both the different percentage composition of the varieties used to produce ‘Dauno’ oil and the specific topographic conformation of the four production areas corresponding to the four additional geographical references in the product specification, namely ‘Dauno Alto Tavoliere’, ‘Dauno Basso Tavoliere’, ‘Dauno Gargano’ and ‘Dauno Sub-Appennino’. The inclusion of these references with the main designation is mainly aimed at specifying and preserving, in the geographical image linked to the origin of ‘Dauno’ oil production, the different local production contexts in the Province of Foggia which, over the years, have developed significant landscape renown that is highly attractive to tourists.

4.7.   Inspection body:

| Name: | Camera di Commercio Industria, Agricoltura e Artigianato di Foggia |
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| Address: | Via Dante 27 |
| 71100 Foggia FG |
| ITALIA |

Name:

Camera di Commercio Industria, Agricoltura e Artigianato di Foggia

Address:

Via Dante 27

71100 Foggia FG

ITALIA

Tel.

+39 0881797279

Fax

+39 0881726046

E-mail:

eufrasia.spagnoli@fg.camcom.it

4.8.   Labelling:

Any geographical reference must be given on the label in print that is no larger than that used for the protected designation of origin ‘Dauno’ alongside the following additional geographical references: ‘Alto Tavoliere’, ‘Basso Tavoliere’, ‘Gargano’ and ‘Sub-Appennino’.

It is permitted to use the names of holdings, estates and farms and their geographical location, as well as reference to packaging on the olive holding, only if the product was produced exclusively from olives harvested on groves belonging to the holding, estate or farm in question. Such names or locations must be given in print no more than half the size of that used for the protected designation of origin.

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 129/19

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Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

2011/C 129/11

This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (1). Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months of the date of this publication.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘FASOLA WRZAWSKA’

EC No: PL-PDO-0005-0645-24.09.2007

PGI ( ) PDO ( X )

1.   Name:

‘Fasola wrzawska’

2.   Member State or third country:

Poland

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff:

3.1.   Type of product:

| Class 1.6. | Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed |
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Class 1.6.

Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed

3.2.   Description of the product to which the name in (1) applies:

Only the dried seeds of the climbing runner bean (Phaseolus multiflorus) can be sold under the name ‘fasola wrzawska’.

Physical characteristics:

| | the weight of 1 000 seeds ranges from 2 100 to 2 900 g, depending on the type of soil and weather conditions in the growing season, |
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the weight of 1 000 seeds ranges from 2 100 to 2 900 g, depending on the type of soil and weather conditions in the growing season,

| | the beans are laterally flattened and kidney-shaped, clean, whole, ripe, well-formed, with a moisture content not exceeding 18 %, not shrivelled, without holes caused by insects, and do not manifest any deterioration or growth under the influence of temperature. They are characterised by a glossy germ tegument of uniform white colour. |
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the beans are laterally flattened and kidney-shaped, clean, whole, ripe, well-formed, with a moisture content not exceeding 18 %, not shrivelled, without holes caused by insects, and do not manifest any deterioration or growth under the influence of temperature. They are characterised by a glossy germ tegument of uniform white colour.

Minimum requirements applicable to the beans prior to packing:

| — | broken beans (halves of whole beans): up to 0,1 %, |
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broken beans (halves of whole beans): up to 0,1 %,

| — | shrivelled beans: up to 0,3 %, |
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shrivelled beans: up to 0,3 %,

| — | foreign matter: up to 0,05 % (maximum earth 0,02 %), |
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foreign matter: up to 0,05 % (maximum earth 0,02 %),

| — | decayed and mouldy beans: no more than 0,2 %, |
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decayed and mouldy beans: no more than 0,2 %,

| — | beans that are not of a uniform colour: no more than 0,6 %; however, the total amount of beans that do not meet the requirements specified may not exceed 1,25 % by weight. |
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beans that are not of a uniform colour: no more than 0,6 %; however, the total amount of beans that do not meet the requirements specified may not exceed 1,25 % by weight.

3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only):

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3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only):

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3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area:

Each step in the production of ‘fasola wrzawska’ must take place in the geographical area defined in (4). Only seeds of the climbing runner bean (Phaseolus multiflorus) from the area in which ‘fasola wrzawska’ is cultivated are used.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.:

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3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling:

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4.   Concise definition of the geographical area:

‘Fasola wrzawska’ is cultivated in the following localities in Podkarpackie Voivodship:

| — | Wrzawy, Gorzyce, Motycze Poduchowne, Trześń and Zalesie Gorzyckie in the municipality of Gorzyce, in Tarnobrzeski County, |
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Wrzawy, Gorzyce, Motycze Poduchowne, Trześń and Zalesie Gorzyckie in the municipality of Gorzyce, in Tarnobrzeski County,

| — | Skowierzyn, Zaleszany, Majdan Zbydniowski and Motycze Szlacheckie in the municipality of Zaleszany, |
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Skowierzyn, Zaleszany, Majdan Zbydniowski and Motycze Szlacheckie in the municipality of Zaleszany,

| — | Dąbrówka Pniowska, Pniów, Nowiny, Witkowice, Chwałowice, Antoniów and Orzechów in the municipality of Radomyśl nad Sanem. |
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Dąbrówka Pniowska, Pniów, Nowiny, Witkowice, Chwałowice, Antoniów and Orzechów in the municipality of Radomyśl nad Sanem.

The municipalities of Zaleszany and Radomyśl nad Sanem are located in Stalowowolski County.

5.   Link with the geographical area:

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area:

5.1.1.   Natural factors

The area in which the beans are cultivated is located on the Tarnobrzeg Plain and in the Lower San Valley. To the north-west, this territory is bounded by the Vistula. The river San almost bisects the area, flowing into the Vistula near Wrzawy. This territory forms the northern part of the Sandomierz Basin.

The lowland climate of the Sandomierz Basin is characterised by long, extremely hot summers, mild winters and relatively low levels of precipitation. The average total annual precipitation is around 600 mm (in the period 1985-1996 it ranged from 523 to 628 mm), of which over 230 mm occurs in the growing season.

The average annual temperature here is 7,7-8,0 °C. In summer, the daytime temperature in July (the hottest month) averages + 18 °C. The coldest month is January, with an average temperature of – 4 °C.

Very warm, sunny or slightly overcast days are the most frequent, as well as very warm days without precipitation. Days of moderately warm sunny weather are relatively frequent. Also characteristic of the region is the long frost-free period.

The proximity of two major rivers is an important factor in the formation of a specific type of microclimate between the Vistula and the San. This has an impact on the growing season (average temperatures of 5 °C), which, at almost 220 days, is 25 days longer than in adjacent areas. The Sandomierz Basin is bordered by the Małopolska Uplands, the Roztocze Hills and the Carpathian Foothills. These surface formations limit the occurrence of strong winds throughout the area.

The area referred to in (4) is low-lying compared with surrounding areas and is thus protected from the damaging impact of strong winds. The soils in this area are primarily silts formed by the accumulation of layers of fluvial sediment resulting from the overflowing of the Vistula and the San and other, smaller rivers such as the Łęg, the Trześniówka and the Osa, which used to be a frequent occurrence here. These are some of the most fertile soils, occurring mainly in river valleys — the so-called Vistula silts, which mainly fall into the very good and good wheat-and-beet soil, good wheat soil, and very good and good rye soil classes.

The area is also characterised by frequent mists in spring and autumn. This is effective in limiting sharp changes in temperature between day and night. Thanks to the proximity of the Vistula and the San, there is no shortage of surface waters.

5.1.2.   Human factors

Farmers in this area have perfected the bean cultivation process over many years. At the same time they have tried to keep to procedures that do not disrupt the environment’s natural balance. Local people’s skills relate in particular to the principles and methods of bean production, the selection and preparation of supports (i.e. poles), judging the right time to sow the beans, methods of staking the beans (training them on their supports), judging the right time to cut down the beans and the principles for assessing whether the pods are fit for shelling. The local producers’ skills can also be deduced from the number of interventions that must be performed manually in the production of ‘fasola wrzawska’ beans. These include: preparing the bean-poles, sowing the beans, earthing them up (weeding and subsoiling), and training them on supports, harvesting them and sorting them.

Each of the steps involved in producing ‘fasola wrzawska’ beans is based on the traditional human skills of the region, and most of the work is carried out manually. The skills of local growers therefore play an important role. Before starting to grow the beans, the poles (or posts) which will later be used to train the plants must be selected and prepared.

These poles have to be appropriately spaced across the field, as this is key to ensuring that the beans grow and develop properly.

‘Fasola wrzawska’ plants are trained in a variety of ways, for example: on upright poles, on strings hung from wire extended between posts and on poles supported by taut wires. ‘Fasola wrzawska’ beans are dried in the open air and are harvested consecutively, as and when the pods ripen. The dried beans are threshed and hand-sorted. The beans must be kept in clean, dry, well-ventilated premises, free of pests and extraneous odours. They must not be stored in air-tight sacks.

5.2.   Specificity of the product:

‘Fasola wrzawska’ beans are characterised by the following:

| — | their large size — ‘fasola wrzawska’ beans are distinguished by their size within the Phaseolus multiflorus runner bean species. The weight of 1 000 seeds ranges from 2 100 to 2 900 g, depending on the type of soil and the weather conditions during the growing season; ‘fasola wrzawska’ is 40-90 % bigger than other varieties of runner bean, |
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their large size — ‘fasola wrzawska’ beans are distinguished by their size within the Phaseolus multiflorus runner bean species. The weight of 1 000 seeds ranges from 2 100 to 2 900 g, depending on the type of soil and the weather conditions during the growing season; ‘fasola wrzawska’ is 40-90 % bigger than other varieties of runner bean,

| — | a water-absorption capacity 20 % higher than beans from outside the geographical area defined in (4), |
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a water-absorption capacity 20 % higher than beans from outside the geographical area defined in (4),

| — | the thickness of their germ tegument: the weight and volume of ‘fasola wrzawska’ skins is around 20 % lower than in beans of the same variety from a different geographical area, |
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the thickness of their germ tegument: the weight and volume of ‘fasola wrzawska’ skins is around 20 % lower than in beans of the same variety from a different geographical area,

| — | a sweet taste: confirmed by a sensory evaluation in the laboratory, |
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a sweet taste: confirmed by a sensory evaluation in the laboratory,

| — | a specific smell, natural and characteristic, without any mouldy, musty or other extraneous odours, |
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a specific smell, natural and characteristic, without any mouldy, musty or other extraneous odours,

| — | structure and consistency: delicate, ‘melt-in-the-mouth’ texture, with no floury aftertaste, |
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structure and consistency: delicate, ‘melt-in-the-mouth’ texture, with no floury aftertaste,

| — | cooking time: around 10 minutes shorter than runner beans from outside the geographical area defined in (4). |
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cooking time: around 10 minutes shorter than runner beans from outside the geographical area defined in (4).

5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI):

‘Fasola wrzawska’ beans are purely the product of a specific combination of natural factors (climate and soil) and the skills of local producers. It is this combination alone that guarantees the product’s unique quality.

The land on which ‘fasola wrzawska’ beans are grown has high-quality silt soils, a regulated water regime and a microclimate associated with the proximity of two big rivers, the Vistula and the San. These characteristics of the geographical area, coupled with the human skills involved in adhering to the relevant staking rules, including spacing between rows and between the poles in a given row, enable plants to grow properly and hence ensure an abundant crop of ‘fasola wrzawska’ beans that are significantly bigger than beans of the same species from outside the geographical area defined in (4). This area is warmer than neighbouring areas and enjoys a long frost-free period that extends the growing season, and the lowland nature of the area, protected as it is by the surrounding uplands, means that winds are less strong. This is highly significant, as bean plants are very sensitive to wind. These factors, along with the human skills involved in the manual and gradual harvesting of ‘fasola wrzawska’ beans according to their degree of ripeness and in drying them in the open air, yield a product with a thin germ tegument and the right structure and consistency.

The combination of the appropriate factors found in the geographical area and the human skills also contributes to the specific characteristics of ‘fasola wrzawska’ that are greatly appreciated in the culinary context. The extended growing season, during which sunny days predominate, means that large amounts of carbohydrates can be synthesised. This circumstance, combined with the human skills involved in selecting the right time to harvest the beans on the basis of their development, makes it possible to obtain an optimum carbohydrate content. As a result of this, ‘fasola wrzawska’ beans have a specific sweet taste. The specific aroma of ‘fasola wrzawska’ beans is ensured by drying them in the appropriate conditions and choosing the right location and conditions for storing them. Manual threshing and sorting ensures compliance with the stringent requirements regarding the quality of the beans.

The natural drying method, which ensures a low water content and is not artificially accelerated, prevents cell-wall degradation and results in an even reduction in cell-wall spacing. This treatment ensures that ‘fasola wrzawska’ beans have a high water-absorption capacity, a delicate structure and consistency and a shorter cooking time than other polyfloral beans originating outside the geographical area defined in (4).

Reference to publication of the specification:

(Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

http://www.minrol.gov.pl/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabOrgId=1620&LangId

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 129/23

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Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

2011/C 129/12

This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (1). Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months of the date of this publication.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘RHEINISCHES APFELKRAUT’

EC No: DE-PGI-0005-0716-02.09.2008

PGI ( X ) PDO ( )

1.   Name:

‘Rheinisches Apfelkraut’

2.   Member State or third country:

Germany

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff:

3.1.   Type of product:

| Class 1.6 — | Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed |
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Class 1.6 —

Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed

3.2.   Description of product to which the name in (1) applies:

A thick syrup made from freshly-harvested and stewed apples and pears.

The product is made exclusively from whole apples and pears. It is produced using only unblemished, fully-ripe apples and pears. If production takes place in the harvest period, that is from late summer until mid-November, fresh fruit is used. Even if production is in spring, only whole fruit is used, no semi-finished products. The fruit is then taken exclusively from cold stores. At least 2,7 kg of raw materials (fruit), including at least 2,1 kg of apples, are used to make 1 kg of the finished product. Unlike jam, ‘Rheinisches Apfelkraut’ is made only from fruit juice and does not contain other vegetable elements. On receipt, the fruit is inspected visually for hygiene, rot and pest infestation.

It is washed in a water bath before being processed. Then the whole apples and pears are boiled gently at normal pressure, the mash is squeezed, and the juice is filtered.

In a vaporisation unit the water is gently extracted from the clear juice under a vacuum. The dry matter content of the semi-finished product is at least 58 to 62 °Brix. After this production stage, and storage of the interim product in large tanks at a maximum of 10 °C, sugar and pectin may be added if necessary, depending on the producer’s own traditional recipe.

The final check involves measuring the dry matter content. The product can be put in containers directly while hot and placed on sale.

Sugar may be added up to a maximum of 400 g of sugars per 1 000 g of the finished product. ‘Apfelkraut’ may also be made purely from apples without any added sugar.

Appearance: dark-brown, jelly-like

Taste: sweet-acidic taste of apples

Smell: sweet

Final sugar content (tolerance ± 3 % respectively):

| | Sucrose 9 % |
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Sucrose 9 %

| | Glucose 21 % |
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Glucose 21 %

| | Fructose 28 % |
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Fructose 28 %

Degrees Brix (finished product): 65-68

pH: from 3,1 to 3,7

Water content: 35 % (± 3 %)

3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only):

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3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only):

—

3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area:

The entire production process takes place in the defined geographical area, using only whole, healthy fully-ripe apples and pears, either fresh or from cold stores.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.:

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3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling:

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4.   Concise definition of the geographical area:

The Rhineland. In the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia this includes the government region of Cologne and the following districts in the government region of Düsseldorf: Mettmann, Düsseldorf City, Rhine District of Neuss, Mönchengladbach City, Viersen District, Krefeld City, Kleve District and Wesel District. In the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, it includes the rural districts of Ahrweiler and Mayen-Koblenz.

5.   Link with the geographical area:

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area:

‘Rheinisches Apfelkraut’ is a traditional Rhineland product. Growing conditions for fruit-trees are ideal in the Rhineland. Over the centuries, a strong fruit-growing area has developed here. There is still a high proportion of orchard meadows and a large number of apple varieties. The climatic conditions favour the cultivation of varieties that have the right ratio of acids and natural pectins for producing an optimally spreadable product.

‘Apfelkraut’ has traditionally always been made here to preserve windfalls. In centuries past, practically every farmer used the sweet and tasty ‘Apfelkraut’ which he had produced himself as a means of sweetening food during the winter period. The traditional production method, i.e. the gentle boiling process at normal pressure and in particular the knowledge of the right mixture of the countless apple varieties to reach to right ratio of pectin to acid, has been passed down from generation to generation. The special climate and other natural features of the Rhineland make it particularly conducive to producing ‘Apfelkraut’. These special advantages and the product's heritage mean that the local population have become particularly experienced at making the product. It is used chiefly as a sweet spread, as an ingredient in baking or cooking (e.g. for the typical marinated beef dish ‘Rheinischer Sauerbraten’) and as an accompaniment to ‘Rievkooche’ (traditional potato cakes also typical for the Rhineland).

5.2.   Specificity of the product:

Nowadays, ‘Rheinisches Apfelkraut’ is still made according to the traditional production method, namely the careful selection of the ratios of the countless apple varieties and the gentle boiling at normal pressure, which has been handed down from generation to generation. The same recipes that our ancestors tried and tested are still being used today. This guarantees the excellent quality of the product, that is, the balanced taste and the optimal spreadability of the product.

The centuries-old fruit-growing area and the production method which has been in use for generations mean that the ‘Apfelkraut’ produced in the Rhineland has a particularly good reputation. It is especially famous in the Rhineland, but is also well-known beyond its borders. This is confirmed by comments from specialist bodies, mentions on menus, in recipes and in products offered for sale on the internet. The product has a fixed place in the Rhineland’s cuisine, both as a spread for bread and as an ingredient in cooking and baking. There is a long tradition of using ‘Rheinisches Apfelkraut’ and it is still strongly anchored in the minds of consumers and in catering. For example, it is listed as an ingredient in ‘Rheinischer Sauerbraten’.

The product is made exclusively from whole apples and pears. It is produced using only healthy, fully-ripe apples and pears. If production takes place in the harvest period, that is from late summer until mid-November, fresh fruit is used. Even if production is in spring, only whole fruit is used, no semi-finished products. The fruit is then taken exclusively from cold stores.

5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI):

The special link between the product and the area in which it is produced is the reputation enjoyed by ‘Rheinisches Apfelkraut’. The centuries-old fruit-growing area and the production method which has been in use for generations mean that the ‘Apfelkraut’ produced in the Rhineland has a particularly good reputation. It is especially famous in the Rhineland, but is also well-known beyond its borders.

Reference to publication of the specification:

(Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

Markenblatt Vol. 4 of 25 January 2008, Part 7a-aa, p. 26195

http://register.dpma.de/DPMAregister/geo/detail.pdfdownload/86

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(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.

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Corrigenda

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30.4.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 129/26

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Corrigendum to information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation)

(
  Official Journal of the European Union C 78 of 11 March 2011
  )

2011/C 129/13

On page 38, State aid No SA.32308 (11/X):

for:

‘Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

http://www.bundesfinanzministerium.de/nn_53848/DE/BMFStartseite/Aktuelles/AktuelleGesetze/GesetzeVerordnungen/003a,property=publicationFile.pdf’,

read:

‘Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

| | http://www.juris.de/jportal/docs/news_anlage/jpk/fub/mat/bgbl110s1885.pdf
  and |
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http://www.juris.de/jportal/docs/news_anlage/jpk/fub/mat/bgbl110s1885.pdf

and

| | http://www.bundesanzeiger-verlag.de/old/banz/banzinha/BAnz_63_029.htm’. |
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http://www.bundesanzeiger-verlag.de/old/banz/banzinha/BAnz_63_029.htm’.

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