# Official Journal C 311/2010

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  doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2010.311.eng |
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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 311 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5316 November 2010 |

ISSN 1725-2423

doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2010.311.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 311

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5316 November 2010

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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 |
| 2010/C 311/01 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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  ) | 1 |
| 2010/C 311/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5879 — Alstom/RZD/Cypriot Companies/TMH) (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2010/C 311/03 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5990 — Investor/Molnlycke) (
  1
  ) | 4 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2010/C 311/01

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  )

1

1

2010/C 311/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5879 — Alstom/RZD/Cypriot Companies/TMH) (
  1
  )

1

4

2010/C 311/03

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5990 — Investor/Molnlycke) (
  1
  )

1

4

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2010/C 311/04 | Euro exchange rates | 5 |
| 2010/C 311/05 | EURES Charter | 6 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2010/C 311/04

Euro exchange rates

5

2010/C 311/05

EURES Charter

6

| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Parliament |
| 2010/C 311/06 | Recruitment notice PE/125/S | 15 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2010/C 311/07 | Notice of the expiry of certain anti-dumping measures | 16 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2010/C 311/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6036 — Barclays/BPCE/Hexagone France 3) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 17 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2010/C 311/09 | 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 | 18 |
| 2010/C 311/10 | 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 | 24 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Parliament

2010/C 311/06

Recruitment notice PE/125/S

15

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

European Commission

2010/C 311/07

Notice of the expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

16

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2010/C 311/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6036 — Barclays/BPCE/Hexagone France 3) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

17

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2010/C 311/09

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

18

2010/C 311/10

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

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 16.11.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 311/1 |
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16.11.2010

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

2010/C 311/01

| Date of adoption of the decision | 20.7.2010 |
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| Reference number of State aid | N 285/09 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Castilla-La Mancha |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Ayuda a Silicio Solar |
| Legal basis | CR/329/P03 Incentivos Económicos Regionales
  IRMC 2007/0354, Ayudas dirigidas a proyectos empresariales generadores de empleo, que promuevan el desarrollo alternativo de las zonas mineras, para el período 2007-2012 |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Regional development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant, Transactions not on market terms |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 29 million |
| Intensity | 30 % |
| Duration (period) | 31.12.2008-31.12.2011 |
| Economic sectors | Energy |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministerio de Economía y Hacienda |
| Paseo de la Castellana, 162 |
| 28071 Madrid |
| ESPAÑA |

Date of adoption of the decision

20.7.2010

Reference number of State aid

N 285/09

Member State

Spain

Region

Castilla-La Mancha

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Ayuda a Silicio Solar

Legal basis

CR/329/P03 Incentivos Económicos Regionales

IRMC 2007/0354, Ayudas dirigidas a proyectos empresariales generadores de empleo, que promuevan el desarrollo alternativo de las zonas mineras, para el período 2007-2012

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Regional development

Form of aid

Direct grant, Transactions not on market terms

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 29 million

Intensity

30 %

Duration (period)

31.12.2008-31.12.2011

Economic sectors

Energy

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministerio de Economía y Hacienda

Paseo de la Castellana, 162

28071 Madrid

ESPAÑA

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 21.10.2010 |
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| Reference number of State aid | N 294/10 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Tornadohilfe 2010 Sachsen |
| Legal basis | Haushaltsordnung des Freistaates Sachsen; Verwaltungsvorschriften des Sächsischen Staatsministeriums der Finanzen zur Sächsischen Haushaltsordnung |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Compensation for damage caused by natural disasters or exceptional occurrences |
| Form of aid | Direct grant, Soft loan |
| Budget | | Annual budget: EUR 10 million |

Date of adoption of the decision

21.10.2010

Reference number of State aid

N 294/10

Member State

Germany

Region

Sachsen

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Tornadohilfe 2010 Sachsen

Legal basis

Haushaltsordnung des Freistaates Sachsen; Verwaltungsvorschriften des Sächsischen Staatsministeriums der Finanzen zur Sächsischen Haushaltsordnung

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Compensation for damage caused by natural disasters or exceptional occurrences

Form of aid

Direct grant, Soft loan

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 10 million

| | Overall budget: EUR 10 million |
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Overall budget: EUR 10 million

Intensity

100 %

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2010

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

| Sächsische Aufbaubank |
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| Pirnaische Straße 9 |
| 01069 Dresden |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Sächsische Aufbaubank

Pirnaische Straße 9

01069 Dresden

DEUTSCHLAND

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 12.10.2010 |
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| Reference number of State aid | N 320/10 |
| Member State | Poland |
| Region | Jeleniogórsko-walbrzyski |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Pomoc na ratowanie dla Jeleniogórskiej Przędzalni Czesankowej „ANILUX” SA |
| Legal basis | 1) | Ustawa z dnia 30 sierpnia 1996 r. o komercjalizacji i prywatyzacji – art. 56 ust. 2; |

Date of adoption of the decision

12.10.2010

Reference number of State aid

N 320/10

Member State

Poland

Region

Jeleniogórsko-walbrzyski

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Pomoc na ratowanie dla Jeleniogórskiej Przędzalni Czesankowej „ANILUX” SA

Legal basis

1)

Ustawa z dnia 30 sierpnia 1996 r. o komercjalizacji i prywatyzacji – art. 56 ust. 2;

| 2) | Ustawa z dnia 29 kwietnia 2010 r. o zmianie ustawy o komercjalizacji i prywatyzacji oraz ustawy – Przepisy wprowadzające ustawę o finansach publicznych – art. 5; |
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2)

Ustawa z dnia 29 kwietnia 2010 r. o zmianie ustawy o komercjalizacji i prywatyzacji oraz ustawy – Przepisy wprowadzające ustawę o finansach publicznych – art. 5;

| 3) | Ustawa z dnia 8 sierpnia 1996 r. o zasadach wykonywania uprawnień przysługujących Skarbowi Państwa – art. 2b; |
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3)

Ustawa z dnia 8 sierpnia 1996 r. o zasadach wykonywania uprawnień przysługujących Skarbowi Państwa – art. 2b;

| 4) | Rozporządzenie Ministra Skarbu Państwa z dnia 6 kwietnia 2007 r. w sprawie pomocy publicznej na ratowanie i restrukturyzację przedsiębiorców. |
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4)

Rozporządzenie Ministra Skarbu Państwa z dnia 6 kwietnia 2007 r. w sprawie pomocy publicznej na ratowanie i restrukturyzację przedsiębiorców.

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Rescue of firms in difficulty

Form of aid

Rescue aid loan

Budget

Overall budget: PLN 0,4 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

15.10.2010-15.4.2011

Economic sectors

Manufacturing industry

Name and address of the granting authority

| Minister Skarbu Państwa |
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| ul. Krucza 36/Wspólna 6 |
| 00-522 Warszawa |
| POLSKA/POLAND |

Minister Skarbu Państwa

ul. Krucza 36/Wspólna 6

00-522 Warszawa

POLSKA/POLAND

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 5.10.2010 |
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| Reference number of State aid | N 397/10 |
| Member State | Portugal |
| Region | PT200 — Região Autónoma da Madeira |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Sistema de Incentivos ao Funcionamento das Empresas da Região Autónoma da Madeira (SI-Funcionamento II) |
| Legal basis | Decreto Legislativo Regional n.o 22/2007/M, de 7 de Dezembro de 2007 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Regional development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | | Annual budget: EUR 15 million |

Date of adoption of the decision

5.10.2010

Reference number of State aid

N 397/10

Member State

Portugal

Region

PT200 — Região Autónoma da Madeira

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Sistema de Incentivos ao Funcionamento das Empresas da Região Autónoma da Madeira (SI-Funcionamento II)

Legal basis

Decreto Legislativo Regional n.o 22/2007/M, de 7 de Dezembro de 2007

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Regional development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 15 million

| | Overall budget: EUR 60 million |
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Overall budget: EUR 60 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

| Instituto de Desenvolvimento Empresarial da Região Autónoma da Madeira |
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| Avenida Arriaga |
| Edifício Golden Gate 21-A, 3.o andar |
| 9004-528 Funchal |
| PORTUGAL |

Instituto de Desenvolvimento Empresarial da Região Autónoma da Madeira

Avenida Arriaga

Edifício Golden Gate 21-A, 3.o andar

9004-528 Funchal

PORTUGAL

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

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| 16.11.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 311/4 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5879 — Alstom/RZD/Cypriot Companies/TMH)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2010/C 311/02

On 9 November 2010, 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 32010M5879. 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 32010M5879. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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| 16.11.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 311/4 |
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16.11.2010

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 311/4

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5990 — Investor/Molnlycke)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2010/C 311/03

On 10 November 2010, 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 32010M5990. 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 32010M5990. 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

| 16.11.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 311/5 |
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16.11.2010

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

15 November 2010

2010/C 311/04

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,3626 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 113,31 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4541 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,84790 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,3690 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,3428 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,1355 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 24,627 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 276,48 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7092 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,9300 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,2940 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,9726 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,3822 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3749 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,5636 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7601 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,7753 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 547,22 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,5393 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 9,0530 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3960 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 212,30 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,2779 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 59,565 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 42,1962 |
| THB | Thai baht | 40,803 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,3466 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,7797 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 61,5420 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3626

JPY

Japanese yen

113,31

DKK

Danish krone

7,4541

GBP

Pound sterling

0,84790

SEK

Swedish krona

9,3690

CHF

Swiss franc

1,3428

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,1355

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

24,627

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

276,48

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7092

PLN

Polish zloty

3,9300

RON

Romanian leu

4,2940

TRY

Turkish lira

1,9726

AUD

Australian dollar

1,3822

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3749

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,5636

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7601

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,7753

KRW

South Korean won

1 547,22

ZAR

South African rand

9,5393

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

9,0530

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3960

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 212,30

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,2779

PHP

Philippine peso

59,565

RUB

Russian rouble

42,1962

THB

Thai baht

40,803

BRL

Brazilian real

2,3466

MXN

Mexican peso

16,7797

INR

Indian rupee

61,5420

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

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Official Journal of the European Union

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EURES CHARTER

2010/C 311/05

THE EUROPEAN COORDINATION OFFICE, hereinafter referred to as the EURES Coordination Office, as established under the terms of Article 21 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68,

Having regard to Commission Decision 2003/8/EC of 23 December 2002 implementing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 as regards the clearance of vacancies and applications for employment (1), hereinafter referred to as the Decision, and in particular Article 8,

Having regard to the opinion of the Advisory Committee on free movement of workers and the Technical Committee on free movement of workers, and after consulting the EURES High Level Strategy Group,

HAS ADOPTED THIS EURES CHARTER:

To which the EURES members (the specialist services appointed by the Member States) and the EURES partners (all other participating organisations, including social partner organisations), in accordance with Article 3 of the Decision, shall adhere when carrying out activities within the framework of the EURES cooperation.

PART I

DESCRIPTION OF EURES ACTIVITIES

EURES activities shall be an integral part of the service offer of the EURES members, accessible at any of their local offices. EURES members shall take the European dimension, and in particular the European Employment Strategy, into consideration when defining their targets and performance indicators. EURES members and partners shall collaborate with a view to strengthening this integration.

Mobility should be promoted whilst ensuring the concept of ‘fair mobility’, particularly fighting undeclared work and social dumping, which is to ensure that labour standards and legal requirements are always fully respected.

1.1.   Job-matching services

EURES members and partners shall actively contribute to an increased mobility on the European labour market by exchanging information between themselves on vacancies and applications for employment. Vacancy information shall be valid, accurate and sufficient to allow job-seekers to make an informed decision about applying. Special attention shall be given to job vacancies where the employer is specifically interested in recruiting workers from other European countries. Vacancy notices shall be exchanged according to the uniform system referred to in Part III.

EURES members and partners shall provide information services, counselling and advice to job-seekers and mobile workers (cross-border workers, migrant workers (2) and posted workers) as well as employers, including persons with special information needs such as the young, the elderly, the disabled and women as well as to family members of EU mobile workers. These services shall include:

| — | Job vacancies and applications

  EURES members and partners shall help and advise job-seekers interested in working abroad about suitable vacancies and provide help and assistance with the drawing up of applications and CVs, in conformity with the recommended European CV format. Job-seekers shall be given the opportunity to register their CVs in the EURES CV database. |
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Job vacancies and applications

EURES members and partners shall help and advise job-seekers interested in working abroad about suitable vacancies and provide help and assistance with the drawing up of applications and CVs, in conformity with the recommended European CV format. Job-seekers shall be given the opportunity to register their CVs in the EURES CV database.

| — | Help in recruiting from another European country

  EURES members and partners shall provide information and recruitment services to employers who wish to recruit from other countries, including advice and help to specify the profile of the potential candidates. They shall promote the EURES CV database as a tool to give employers access to a pool of those interested in working abroad. |
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Help in recruiting from another European country

EURES members and partners shall provide information and recruitment services to employers who wish to recruit from other countries, including advice and help to specify the profile of the potential candidates. They shall promote the EURES CV database as a tool to give employers access to a pool of those interested in working abroad.

| — | Information on living and working conditions

  EURES members and partners shall provide information and advice on living and working conditions in the EURES countries, which is up to date, accurate and comprehensive. |
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Information on living and working conditions

EURES members and partners shall provide information and advice on living and working conditions in the EURES countries, which is up to date, accurate and comprehensive.

| — | Information about labour markets

  EURES members and partners shall provide information about current trends on the European labour market, including information about availability of manpower, and about labour shortages and surpluses. |
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Information about labour markets

EURES members and partners shall provide information about current trends on the European labour market, including information about availability of manpower, and about labour shortages and surpluses.

EURES services are usually free of charge. When EURES members and partners charge any fees, there shall be no differentiation between the charges levied for access to EURES services and those applicable to comparable national services.

1.2.   Transnational, sectoral and cross-border cooperation

EURES members and partners shall contribute to a strengthened cooperation within the network. EURES members and partners which specialise in certain occupations or specific categories of persons, such as management or research staff, shall support the development of transnational cooperation concerning these sectors both within the EURES network and in other relevant European level initiatives and structures.

In addition, EURES members shall support the development of cross-border cooperation together with local social partners, local authorities and other relevant local and regional organisations located in cross-border areas in order to improve the local labour market and facilitate the mobility of workers in these areas, with a view to contribute to the economic and social development of the area.

1.3.   Monitoring, assessing and tackling obstacles to mobility

With a view to establishing a coordinated monitoring of obstacles to mobility and to contributing to the removal of such obstacles, EURES members shall, in cooperation with the relevant EURES partners or other relevant sources, regularly monitor the existence of specific surpluses and shortages of skilled workers as well as any specific obstacles to mobility that they identify, including differences in legislation and administrative procedures. They should identify the appropriate level for the removal of these obstacles.

PART II

OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES, QUALITY STANDARDS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE EURES MEMBERS AND PARTNERS

2.1.   Integration of job vacancies databases

All vacancies that have been made public by a EURES member or partner shall be accessible to all the other members and partners using a uniform system and common models (as referred to in Part III) that allow them to be further distributed by up-to-date technology.

In addition, EURES members and partners shall ensure that those job vacancies for which the employer has expressed an interest in recruiting internationally or which otherwise are likely to be filled by nationals of other Member states are rapidly made known to EURES members and partners.

2.2.   Exchange of information

2.2.1.   Exchange of job vacancies

EURES members and partners shall see to it that all vacancies coming from other members and partners are immediately processed and advertised within the systems that come under their respective responsibility, and made available to the public.

They shall ensure that the vacancy information is of a high enough quality to allow job-seekers to search and make an informed decision about applying for a suitable job, and that employers receive applications from the most appropriate applicants.

EURES members must ensure that vacancies continue to be advertised only when they are still open.

| — | Vacancies must be immediately suspended, or closed, when the employer has enough candidates to consider, or has filled the vacancy. |
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Vacancies must be immediately suspended, or closed, when the employer has enough candidates to consider, or has filled the vacancy.

| — | EURES members shall monitor all vacancies over a certain number of weeks old and ensure that old vacancies are verified as being still open, or close those that are not. |
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EURES members shall monitor all vacancies over a certain number of weeks old and ensure that old vacancies are verified as being still open, or close those that are not.

2.2.2.   Exchange of job applications

EURES members and partners shall ensure the exchange of job applications and curricula vitae received from job-seekers both within and outside their respective country.

Applications for vacancies shall be carefully handled by the EURES members and partners, and job-seekers shall be kept fully informed:

| — | where applications for vacancies are made directly to the employer, the responsible service should, where possible, check with the employer the response to their vacancy advert and take appropriate action to encourage applications, |
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where applications for vacancies are made directly to the employer, the responsible service should, where possible, check with the employer the response to their vacancy advert and take appropriate action to encourage applications,

| — | where the application is made via a local employment service office or a EURES adviser, applicants must be informed if their application has been forwarded to the employer or not. |
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where the application is made via a local employment service office or a EURES adviser, applicants must be informed if their application has been forwarded to the employer or not.

The EURES Coordination Office will draw on the practical experience of EURES members and partners in order to develop Europe-wide standards for job applications designed to improve their transparency, relevance and comparability.

2.2.3.   Information on living and working conditions and labour market information

EURES members shall, on a regular basis, exchange information on living and working conditions in their respective Member country according to a uniform format, referred to in Part III, that enables the information to be easily interchanged between members and partners. In addition, they shall facilitate access to information on labour law, labour contracts and social legislation.

In addition to undertaking the regular monitoring and assessment of obstacles to mobility referred to in Part I, EURES members shall exchange, on a regular basis, information on the state and trends of the labour market, broken down by regions, sectors of activity and, where possible, by type of worker qualifications.

The information must be up to date, correct and easily accessible. To ensure accessibility, all information shall be provided in the relevant national language as well as in English, French and German.

EURES members shall regularly update the database on living and working conditions and the labour market information database according to agreed models and structures, and within the agreed time span.

2.2.4.   Any additional information necessary for the creation and maintenance of a joint EU information platform on jobs and mobility

The exchange of information on the items mentioned above shall be part of an integrated European information platform on skills and mobility.

In order to further develop the services and the information provided, the EURES Coordination Office may request EURES members and partners to provide supplementary information that is of interest for job-seekers or employers. This should also contribute to improving the operation of databases on jobs and learning opportunities, at national or other levels, which will be interconnected at European level and further incorporated into the EURES website.

Access will also be provided to information collected by other networks operating at European level.

2.2.5.   Access to the information exchanged

To ensure EURES advisers and the public full access to the information exchanged, the EURES members must provide the necessary technical facilities and services, such as publicly accessible IT terminals.

2.2.6.   Protection of personal data

EURES members and partners shall respect all relevant provisions concerning protection of personal data when exchanging or providing access to information.

2.3.   EURES personnel, qualifications and training

The success of EURES depends both on an efficient technical network and a qualified staff, willing to cooperate across borders.

2.3.1.   EURES managers, advisers and other personnel

Each EURES member shall designate a EURES manager within the organisation. The EURES manager shall:

| — | promote integration of the European mobility dimension in general and the EURES cooperation in particular in the member organisation, |
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promote integration of the European mobility dimension in general and the EURES cooperation in particular in the member organisation,

| — | coordinate the EURES activities and prepare and supervise the implementation of the EURES activity plans in the Member country in question, |
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coordinate the EURES activities and prepare and supervise the implementation of the EURES activity plans in the Member country in question,

| — | ensure that the EURES member meets its objectives and obligations in time, |
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ensure that the EURES member meets its objectives and obligations in time,

| — | disseminate information to EURES advisers and other relevant stakeholders, |
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disseminate information to EURES advisers and other relevant stakeholders,

| — | represent the EURES member in the EURES Working Party, |
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represent the EURES member in the EURES Working Party,

| — | give feedback to the EURES Coordination Office and the EURES Working Party, |
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give feedback to the EURES Coordination Office and the EURES Working Party,

| — | advice on the identification of potential applicants (future or acting EURES advisers or others) for initial training, advanced training, or other forms of training. |
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advice on the identification of potential applicants (future or acting EURES advisers or others) for initial training, advanced training, or other forms of training.

Each EURES member shall ensure that all relevant personnel coming under its responsibility are prepared and trained to achieve the operational objectives and fulfil the standards and obligations described above.

In addition, EURES members and partners must designate EURES advisers who work in the framework of one of the EURES member or partner organisations. In order to qualify, EURES advisers must be able to speak English or French or German in addition to their mother tongue. They perform the following tasks:

| — | provide or coordinate the provision of information, guidance and assistance on placement to employers and job-seekers as experts on mobility issues, |
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provide or coordinate the provision of information, guidance and assistance on placement to employers and job-seekers as experts on mobility issues,

| — | contribute to the integration of EURES services within their organisation and provide training and support for other staff, |
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contribute to the integration of EURES services within their organisation and provide training and support for other staff,

| — | contribute to cooperation within the framework of the EURES network, |
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contribute to cooperation within the framework of the EURES network,

| — | contribute to the positive image of the EURES network by being professional courteous and client-oriented. |
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contribute to the positive image of the EURES network by being professional courteous and client-oriented.

A variety of tasks is expected from the EURES advisers, some of which may require a degree of specialisation.

EURES managers and EURES partners employing EURES advisers shall establish their specific function and time allocation to EURES activities.

For each appointed EURES adviser, an individualised job description must be drafted and kept regularly updated. It must be agreed by all the involved parties (EURES adviser, EURES manager, line manager, Social Partners’ organisations in the case of EURES advisers belonging to such organisations). The individualised job descriptions should serve as a basis for the identification of the training needs and learning path for the different types of EURES advisers.

EURES members or partners shall provide their EURES advisers with the necessary resources for carrying out their tasks. This concerns in particular:

| — | the authorisation to be available for EURES tasks, preferably on a full-time basis, but at least for half the time of a regular full-time equivalent, |
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the authorisation to be available for EURES tasks, preferably on a full-time basis, but at least for half the time of a regular full-time equivalent,

| — | workplace equipment, |
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workplace equipment,

| — | tools necessary for information guidance and counselling, |
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tools necessary for information guidance and counselling,

| — | participation in initial and advanced training sessions (based on the identified training needs and the agreed learning path). |
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participation in initial and advanced training sessions (based on the identified training needs and the agreed learning path).

2.3.2.   Training

EURES members and partners shall ensure that EURES managers, EURES advisers and other personnel likely to be involved in the delivery of EURES services are suitably qualified and trained.

All potential EURES advisers should follow the initial training programme organised at European level, after having followed the pre-initial training programme organised the EURES Members. Cross-border training will focus on specific topics, possibly targeted at the cross-border labour markets.

It is also recommended that all EURES managers, EURES advisers, and other personnel involved in the delivery of EURES services participate on a regular basis in advanced (classroom or virtual) training sessions, on the basis of the identified training needs and the agreed learning path.

EURES members and partners shall actively contribute to the delivery of all kind of training for the network by, for example, cooperating with the EURES Coordination Office in organising visits and assignments for officials of other Member countries, such as seminars and conferences, as well as additional programmes for specialist personnel.

2.4.   EURES Guidelines and activity plans

2.4.1.   EURES Guidelines

After consulting the EURES High Level Strategy group, the EURES Coordination Office shall, every three years, adopt EURES Guidelines for the activities of EURES covering the following three-year period hereinafter referred to as the EURES Guidelines.

The EURES Guidelines shall describe the overall operational objectives for the time period concerned and shall include the conditions for any financial assistance the European Community may provide.

2.4.2.   Activity plans

Every three years, the EURES members shall submit their activity plans for the coming three-year period.

The activity plans shall be based on the EURES Guidelines and shall contain:

| — | the elements provided for in Article 9 of the Decision, namely:






  (a) | the main activities to be undertaken by the EURES member within the framework of the network, including the transnational, cross-border and sectoral activities provided for in Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68; |
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the elements provided for in Article 9 of the Decision, namely:

(a)

the main activities to be undertaken by the EURES member within the framework of the network, including the transnational, cross-border and sectoral activities provided for in Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68;

| (b) | the human and financial resources allocated for the implementation of Part II of Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68; |
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(b)

the human and financial resources allocated for the implementation of Part II of Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68;

| (c) | the arrangements for monitoring and evaluation of the activities planned, including the information to be sent to the Commission on an annual basis. |
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the arrangements for monitoring and evaluation of the activities planned, including the information to be sent to the Commission on an annual basis.

The activity plans shall also include an assessment of the activities and progress achieved during the previous period.

| — | a description and assessment of the strategic development needed to implement each Guideline for the whole period covered by the EURES Guidelines. |
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a description and assessment of the strategic development needed to implement each Guideline for the whole period covered by the EURES Guidelines.

Where relevant, the elements mentioned above should also cover their cooperation with the EURES partners.

2.4.3.   Specific rules on cross-border activities

As provided for in the Decision, Article 8(2)(a)(ii), the EURES members and partners shall jointly develop cross-border cooperation, which should be organised in the framework of EURES cross-border partnerships and/or cross-border cooperation.

The main tasks of a cross-border partnership are:

| 1. | to offer through the EURES advisers and other staff of the partnerships’ member organisations client services to actual and potential cross-border commuters and their employers by providing and exchanging information and advice on job vacancies and job applications as well as on living and working conditions and other relevant information related to the labour market in the cross-border region, such as social security, taxation and labour law, etc.; |
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to offer through the EURES advisers and other staff of the partnerships’ member organisations client services to actual and potential cross-border commuters and their employers by providing and exchanging information and advice on job vacancies and job applications as well as on living and working conditions and other relevant information related to the labour market in the cross-border region, such as social security, taxation and labour law, etc.;

| 2. | to facilitate the job-matching process on the cross-border labour market and develop joint job placement activities and projects as well as directing towards information about vocational and educational training opportunities; |
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to facilitate the job-matching process on the cross-border labour market and develop joint job placement activities and projects as well as directing towards information about vocational and educational training opportunities;

| 3. | to ensure a constant flow and exchange of information by direct and regular contacts between the EURES advisers in the cross-border region; |
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to ensure a constant flow and exchange of information by direct and regular contacts between the EURES advisers in the cross-border region;

| 4. | to monitor mobility obstacles in the cross-border region and propose suitable solutions on how to remove them to regional, national and European decision-makers; |
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to monitor mobility obstacles in the cross-border region and propose suitable solutions on how to remove them to regional, national and European decision-makers;

| 5. | to coordinate, contribute to and develop projects aimed at improving the functioning of the labour market in the cross-border regions, including cooperation with other relevant programmes with the objective of making the cross-border partnership coordination structures self-sustainable. |
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to coordinate, contribute to and develop projects aimed at improving the functioning of the labour market in the cross-border regions, including cooperation with other relevant programmes with the objective of making the cross-border partnership coordination structures self-sustainable.

These tasks can be supplemented by additional tasks according to local situations as well as economic circumstances.

2.4.3.1.   Organisation of EURES cross-border partnerships and activities

A cross-border partnership comprises the Public Employment Services of all the regions involved, together with trade union and employer organisations, as designated by the EURES members, in line with the relevant national rules and practices. Other partners can include:

| — | regional and local authorities or associations of these, |
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regional and local authorities or associations of these,

| — | organisations dealing with vocational training, universities and institutes of higher education, |
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organisations dealing with vocational training, universities and institutes of higher education,

| — | other relevant actors on the cross-border labour market. |
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other relevant actors on the cross-border labour market.

All partners are committed to the objectives of the partnership and contribute to the financing of its activities. Cross-border partnerships are considered as permanent networks with clearly defined objectives.

EURES cross-border partnerships are a service provider covering a particular cross-border area in the EEA and Switzerland. They act under the strategic guidance of one EURES member which they determine in own responsibility. The involved EURES members’ managers (3) are also members of the cross-border partnership's Steering Committee and have the right to vote.

2.4.3.2.   Internal organisation of EURES cross-border partnerships

All partnerships are free to decide on their internal organisation, respecting the rules of sound and efficient financial management. A steering committee where all the participating organisations are represented should be created. This should include the relevant EURES member that has been selected to provide strategic guidance to the partnership. It should be the principal decision-making body of the partnership, which ensures the overall cohesion of the partnership and sets out its strategy in accordance with the EURES Guidelines. In particular, it:

| — | elaborates the proposals for activities to be included in the three-year and annual activity plans of the cross-border partnership, accompanied by an estimation of the budgetary means required to undertake these activities, |
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elaborates the proposals for activities to be included in the three-year and annual activity plans of the cross-border partnership, accompanied by an estimation of the budgetary means required to undertake these activities,

| — | ensures an effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities, including their financing, and carries out regular assessments of the results, |
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ensures an effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities, including their financing, and carries out regular assessments of the results,

| — | appoints a coordinator who ensures the proper functioning of the partnership. |
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appoints a coordinator who ensures the proper functioning of the partnership.

2.5.   Promotion of the EURES network

It is crucial for the success of the EURES network that potential clients as well as persons active within the EURES members’ and partners’ organisations are fully aware of what the network can offer.

2.5.1.   Communication strategy and plans

The EURES Coordination Office shall, together with the EURES members and partners, engage in an overall communication strategy, designed to ensure the consistency and cohesion of the network vis-à-vis its users.

The EURES members shall, in accordance with the overall strategy, develop their own promotion plans and include them in the respective national EURES three-year and annual activity plan.

The EURES partners will take part in information and promotion activities devised by the relevant EURES members and by the EURES Coordination Office.

EURES members and partners shall ensure that the information and promotional material they provide are coherent with the overall communication strategy and with the information coming from the EURES Coordination Office.

2.5.2.   The EURES logo

The EURES service mark, as well as the logo characterising it, is the property of the Commission. EURES members and partners shall use the EURES logo in all their activities related to EURES.

Information presented under the EURES logo shall be in compliance with the policies and interests of the European Union and with the objectives of EURES.

Only the EURES Coordination Office may grant third parties permission to use the EURES logo, and inform EURES members and partners concerned accordingly. EURES members and partners shall inform the EURES Coordination Office without delay of any abuse of the logo by third parties.

2.6.   Principles for monitoring and evaluating EURES activities

With a view to improving the quality and effectiveness of EURES services provided, EURES members and partners commit themselves to monitor and evaluate all EURES activities within their responsibility in terms of quantity, quality and impact.

EURES members and partners shall regularly provide the EURES Coordination Office with figures on the number of vacancies, job applications handled and the number of placements, according to common reporting models established within the network. They shall also provide figures on the number of customers seeking other types of advice. This includes information about the use of personalised services as well as of IT tools.

All activities and projects by the EURES members and partners shall include a clear definition of objectives and indicators that enable an assessment as to whether the objectives were achieved in accordance with the EURES Guidelines. These objectives and indicators shall be used in the regular reports submitted to the EURES Coordination Office.

The three-year activity plans of each EURES member shall include an overall evaluation of the state of EURES in that country, including an evaluation of the quality of the EURES activities and services, the customer satisfaction and an impact assessment.

The EURES Coordination Office will initiate an external evaluation of the operation of EURES at least once every three years following the adoption of the Commission Decision.

PART III

UNIFORM SYSTEM AND COMMON MODELS FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION

The systems and procedures for the exchange of information are essential for the functioning of the EURES network. EURES members and partners shall comply with the uniform system and common models for the exchange of labour market and mobility-related information that are established by the EURES Coordination Office in close cooperation with the EURES members and partners.

The uniform system describes the general framework for the data exchange, such as

| — | the nature of the information to be exchanged, |
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the nature of the information to be exchanged,

| — | the frequency of data exchange, |
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the frequency of data exchange,

| — | means of providing accessibility to other EURES members and partners. |
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means of providing accessibility to other EURES members and partners.

The common models describe the contents and form in which each type of data is exchanged.

EURES members shall cooperate with other relevant services in their Member country to ensure complementarity and uniformity in respect of the information provided.

EURES members and partners shall collaborate with a view to develop tools and methodologies for the improvement of their services and information systems, inter alia by the use of new information technologies.

Done at Brussels, 26 October 2010.

For the EURES Coordination Office

Robert VERRUE

Director-General

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(1)  OJ L 5, 10.1.2003, p. 16.

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(2)  Third-country nationals can be covered as long as they have the right to work in another EU/EEA country (and Switzerland).

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(3)  According to Article 3(a) of Commission Decision 2003/8/EC, the EURES members are the central offices of the national public employment services.

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Parliament

| 16.11.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 311/15 |
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16.11.2010

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 311/15

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Recruitment notice PE/125/S

2010/C 311/06

The European Parliament is organising the following selection procedure:

PE/125/S — Head of Unit (AD12) — Internal Security Unit, European Parliament

This selection procedure requires a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma officially recognised in one of the European Union Member States.

By the closing date for applications candidates must, after having obtained the above qualification, have acquired at least 10 years’ experience in a field relevant to the job description, including five years in a management post.

This recruitment notice is published only in English, French and German. The full text is in Official Journal C 311 A in the three languages.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

European Commission

| 16.11.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 311/16 |
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16.11.2010

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 311/16

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Notice of the expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

2010/C 311/07

Further to the publication of a notice of impending expiry (1) following which no request for a review was lodged, the Commission gives notice that the anti-dumping measure mentioned below will shortly expire.

This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 of 30 November 2009 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (2).

| Product | Country of origin or exportation | Measures | Reference | Date of expiry |
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| Steel ropes and cables | India | Anti-dumping duty | Council Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005 (OJ L 299, 16.11.2005, p. 1) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 283/2009 (OJ L 94, 8.4.2009, p. 5) | 17.11.2010 |

Product

Country of origin or exportation

Measures

Reference

Date of expiry

Steel ropes and cables

India

Anti-dumping duty

Council Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005 (OJ L 299, 16.11.2005, p. 1) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 283/2009 (OJ L 94, 8.4.2009, p. 5)

17.11.2010

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(1)  OJ C 123, 12.5.2010, p. 10.

(2)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 51.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 16.11.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 311/17 |
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16.11.2010

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 311/17

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6036 — Barclays/BPCE/Hexagone France 3)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

2010/C 311/08

| 1. | On 9 November 2010, 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 Barclays Bank PLC (‘Barclays’, United Kingdom) and Crédit Foncier de France (‘CFF’, France), belonging to the BPCE Group (France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the undertaking Hexagone France 3 SARL (‘Hexagone’, France) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 9 November 2010, 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 Barclays Bank PLC (‘Barclays’, United Kingdom) and Crédit Foncier de France (‘CFF’, France), belonging to the BPCE Group (France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the undertaking Hexagone France 3 SARL (‘Hexagone’, France) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Barclays: global financial services provider active in retail and commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management and investment management services, |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Barclays: global financial services provider active in retail and commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management and investment management services,

| — | for CFF: mortgage specialist affiliated with the BPCE Group, a banking network in France active in investment banking, retail and commercial banking, insurance and real estate services, |
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for CFF: mortgage specialist affiliated with the BPCE Group, a banking network in France active in investment banking, retail and commercial banking, insurance and real estate services,

| — | for Hexagone: special purpose vehicle owning two buildings for commercial use in the French department of Seine Saint-Denis (93), in the Ile-de-France region. |
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for Hexagone: special purpose vehicle owning two buildings for commercial use in the French department of Seine Saint-Denis (93), in the Ile-de-France region.

| 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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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.6036 — Barclays/BPCE/Hexagone France 3, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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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.6036 — Barclays/BPCE/Hexagone France 3, 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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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

| 16.11.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 311/18 |
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16.11.2010

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 311/18

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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

2010/C 311/09

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 from the date of this publication.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘PORC D’AUVERGNE’

EC No: FR-PGI-0005-0697-02.06.2008

PGI ( X ) PDO ( )

1.   Name:

‘Porc d'Auvergne’

2.   Member State or Third Country:

France

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff:

3.1.   Type of product:

| Class 1.1. | Fresh meat (and offal) |
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Class 1.1.

Fresh meat (and offal)

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

Porc d’Auvergne pigs are outdoor-reared pigs whose meat is characterised by its firmness, its homogeneous red colour, being neither light nor dark, and its white and firm residual back fat. Once cooked, porc d’Auvergne meat is characterised by a tender and juicy texture, with a pleasant taste typical of a good pig. Porc d’Auvergne pigs are slaughtered at a minimum age of 26 weeks. The carcasses have a hot weight of at least 75 kg. The muscle ratio is between 53 and 64. Porc d’Auvergne is sold as whole carcasses, half-carcasses, wholesale following a primary cut or in pieces following a secondary cut or in the form of consumer portions. It can be sold fresh or frozen.

3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only):

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

From the age of 12 weeks, its feed is made up of at least 75 % cereals or cereal-based products and must contain less than 1,7 % linoleic acid.

Manioc and sweet potato are prohibited.

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

The processes of farrowing, weaning and fattening porc d’Auvergne pigs are carried out in the geographical area of the porc d’Auvergne PGI consisting of 1 808 municipalities (cf. § 4.).

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

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3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling:

When porc d’Auvergne is sold fresh or frozen in a shop, the consumer must be able to discern the origin of the animal. To that end, a label for the consumer's attention must refer to the product under the ‘porc d’Auvergne’ PGI.

The label must comprise inter alia:

| — | the words ‘porc d’Auvergne’. If appropriate, these words can be included in the collective mark; |
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the words ‘porc d’Auvergne’. If appropriate, these words can be included in the collective mark;

| — | the logo of the collective mark; |
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the logo of the collective mark;

| — | the logo of the quality and origin identification sign. |
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the logo of the quality and origin identification sign.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area:

The geographical area of the porc d’Auvergne PGI consists of the cantons and municipalities of:

| — | for Allier (03): all cantons |
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for Allier (03): all cantons

| — | for Puy de Dôme (63): all cantons, except the municipalities of Aigueperse, Aubiat, Aulnat, Bas-et-Lezat, La Bourboule, Bussières-et-Pruns, Cellule, Chappes, Chastreix, Chavaroux, Le Cheix, Clerlande, Effiat, Égliseneuve-d’Entraigues, Ennezat, Entraigues, Espinchal, Gerzat, La Godivelle, La Tour-d’Auvergne, Lussat, Malintrat, Les Martres-d’Artière, Les Martres-sur-Morge, Mont-Dore, Montpensier, La Moutade, Murat-le-Quaire, Pessat-Villeneuve, Picherande, Pont-du-Château, Saint-André-le-Coq, Saint-Beauzire, Saint-Clément-de-Régnat, Saint-Donat, Saint-Genès-Champespe, Saint-Ignat, Saint-Laure, Sardon, Surat, Thuret, Varennes-sur-Morge, Villeneuve-les-Cerfs |
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for Puy de Dôme (63): all cantons, except the municipalities of Aigueperse, Aubiat, Aulnat, Bas-et-Lezat, La Bourboule, Bussières-et-Pruns, Cellule, Chappes, Chastreix, Chavaroux, Le Cheix, Clerlande, Effiat, Égliseneuve-d’Entraigues, Ennezat, Entraigues, Espinchal, Gerzat, La Godivelle, La Tour-d’Auvergne, Lussat, Malintrat, Les Martres-d’Artière, Les Martres-sur-Morge, Mont-Dore, Montpensier, La Moutade, Murat-le-Quaire, Pessat-Villeneuve, Picherande, Pont-du-Château, Saint-André-le-Coq, Saint-Beauzire, Saint-Clément-de-Régnat, Saint-Donat, Saint-Genès-Champespe, Saint-Ignat, Saint-Laure, Sardon, Surat, Thuret, Varennes-sur-Morge, Villeneuve-les-Cerfs

| — | for Haute Loire (43): all cantons |
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for Haute Loire (43): all cantons

| — | for Cantal (15): all cantons, except the municipalities of Anglards-de-Salers, Apchon, Badailhac, Brezons, Cheylade, Le Claux, Collandres, Dienne, Le Falgoux, Le Fau, Fontanges, Giou-de-Mamou, Girgols, Jou-sous-Monjou, Lacapelle-Barres, Laroquevieille, Lascelle, Laveissière, Lavigerie, Malbo, Mandailles-Saint-Julien, Marmanhac, Pailherols, Polminhac, Raulhac, Saint-Bonnet-de-Salers, Saint-Cernin, Saint-Chamant, Saint-Cirgues-de-Jordanne, Saint-Clément, Saint-Étienne-de-Carlat, Saint-Hippolyte, Saint-Jacques-des-Blats, Saint-Martin-Valmeroux, Saint-Paul-de-Salers, Saint-Projet-de-Salers, Saint-Simon, Saint-Vincent-de-Salers, Salers, Thiézac, Tournemire, Trizac, Le Vaulmier, Velzic, Vic-sur-Cère, Yolet |
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for Cantal (15): all cantons, except the municipalities of Anglards-de-Salers, Apchon, Badailhac, Brezons, Cheylade, Le Claux, Collandres, Dienne, Le Falgoux, Le Fau, Fontanges, Giou-de-Mamou, Girgols, Jou-sous-Monjou, Lacapelle-Barres, Laroquevieille, Lascelle, Laveissière, Lavigerie, Malbo, Mandailles-Saint-Julien, Marmanhac, Pailherols, Polminhac, Raulhac, Saint-Bonnet-de-Salers, Saint-Cernin, Saint-Chamant, Saint-Cirgues-de-Jordanne, Saint-Clément, Saint-Étienne-de-Carlat, Saint-Hippolyte, Saint-Jacques-des-Blats, Saint-Martin-Valmeroux, Saint-Paul-de-Salers, Saint-Projet-de-Salers, Saint-Simon, Saint-Vincent-de-Salers, Salers, Thiézac, Tournemire, Trizac, Le Vaulmier, Velzic, Vic-sur-Cère, Yolet

| — | for Nièvre (58):






  — | Canton of Dornes: municipalities of Dornes, Toury-sur-Jour |
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for Nièvre (58):

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Canton of Dornes: municipalities of Dornes, Toury-sur-Jour

| — | Canton of Fours: municipalities of Charrin, Montambert, Saint-Hilaire-Fontaine |
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Canton of Fours: municipalities of Charrin, Montambert, Saint-Hilaire-Fontaine

| — | for Saône et Loire (71):






  — | Cantons of Bourbon-Lancy, Digoin, Gueugnon, Issy-l’Evêque: all municipalities |
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for Saône et Loire (71):

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Cantons of Bourbon-Lancy, Digoin, Gueugnon, Issy-l’Evêque: all municipalities

| — | Canton of Marcigny: municipalities of Artaix, Bourg-le-Comte, Céron, Chambilly, Chenay-le-Châtel, Melay, Montceaux-l’Étoile, Vindecy |
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Canton of Marcigny: municipalities of Artaix, Bourg-le-Comte, Céron, Chambilly, Chenay-le-Châtel, Melay, Montceaux-l’Étoile, Vindecy

| — | Canton of Paray-le-Monial: municipality of L’Hôpital-le-Mercier |
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Canton of Paray-le-Monial: municipality of L’Hôpital-le-Mercier

| — | for Loire (42):






  — | Cantons of Noirétable, La Pacaudière, Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, Saint-Georges-en-Couzan, Saint-Haon-le-Châtel, Saint-Jean-Soleymieux, Saint-Just-en-Chevalet: all municipalities |
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for Loire (42):

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Cantons of Noirétable, La Pacaudière, Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, Saint-Georges-en-Couzan, Saint-Haon-le-Châtel, Saint-Jean-Soleymieux, Saint-Just-en-Chevalet: all municipalities

| — | Canton of Boën: municipalities of Ailleux, Boën, Cezay, Débats-Rivière-d’Orpra, L’Hôpital-sous-Rochefort, Leigneux, Marcilly-le-Châtel, Marcoux, Pralong, Saint-Laurent-Rochefort, Saint-Sixte, Trelins |
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Canton of Boën: municipalities of Ailleux, Boën, Cezay, Débats-Rivière-d’Orpra, L’Hôpital-sous-Rochefort, Leigneux, Marcilly-le-Châtel, Marcoux, Pralong, Saint-Laurent-Rochefort, Saint-Sixte, Trelins

| — | Canton of Firminy: municipality of Caloire |
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Canton of Firminy: municipality of Caloire

| — | Canton of Montbrison: municipalities of Bard, Écotay-l’Olme, Essertines-en-Châtelneuf, Lérigneux, Lézigneux, Roche, Saint-Thomas-la-Garde, Verrières-en-Forez |
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Canton of Montbrison: municipalities of Bard, Écotay-l’Olme, Essertines-en-Châtelneuf, Lérigneux, Lézigneux, Roche, Saint-Thomas-la-Garde, Verrières-en-Forez

| — | Canton of Roanne-Nord: municipalities of La Bénisson-Dieu, Briennon, Mably |
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Canton of Roanne-Nord: municipalities of La Bénisson-Dieu, Briennon, Mably

| — | Canton of Roanne-Sud: municipalities of Lentigny, Ouches, Pouilly-les-Nonains, Riorges, Saint-Jean-Saint-Maurice-sur-Loire, Saint-Léger-sur-Roanne, Villemontais, Villerest |
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Canton of Roanne-Sud: municipalities of Lentigny, Ouches, Pouilly-les-Nonains, Riorges, Saint-Jean-Saint-Maurice-sur-Loire, Saint-Léger-sur-Roanne, Villemontais, Villerest

| — | Canton of Saint-Germain-Laval: municipalities of Amions, Bully, Dancé, Grézolles, Luré, Nollieux, Saint-Germain-Laval, Saint-Georges-de-Baroille, Saint-Julien-d’Oddes, Saint-Martin-la-Sauveté, Saint-Paul-de-Vézelin, Saint-Polgues, Souternon |
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Canton of Saint-Germain-Laval: municipalities of Amions, Bully, Dancé, Grézolles, Luré, Nollieux, Saint-Germain-Laval, Saint-Georges-de-Baroille, Saint-Julien-d’Oddes, Saint-Martin-la-Sauveté, Saint-Paul-de-Vézelin, Saint-Polgues, Souternon

| — | Canton of Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert: municipality of Chambles |
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Canton of Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert: municipality of Chambles

| — | for Ardèche (07):






  — | Canton of Annonay-Sud: municipality of Saint-Julien-Vocance |
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for Ardèche (07):

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Canton of Annonay-Sud: municipality of Saint-Julien-Vocance

| — | Canton of Coucouron: municipalities of Coucouron, Issarlès, Lachapelle-Graillouse, Lespéron |
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Canton of Coucouron: municipalities of Coucouron, Issarlès, Lachapelle-Graillouse, Lespéron

| — | Canton of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon: municipality of Le Béage |
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Canton of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon: municipality of Le Béage

| — | Canton of Saint-Agrève: municipalities of Devesset, Mars, Saint-Agrève, Saint-André-en-Vivarais |
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Canton of Saint-Agrève: municipalities of Devesset, Mars, Saint-Agrève, Saint-André-en-Vivarais

| — | Canton of Saint-Martin-de-Valamas: municipalities of Borée, La Rochette, Saint-Clément |
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Canton of Saint-Martin-de-Valamas: municipalities of Borée, La Rochette, Saint-Clément

| — | Canton of Satillieu: municipality of Saint-Pierre-sur-Doux |
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Canton of Satillieu: municipality of Saint-Pierre-sur-Doux

| — | for Lozère (48):






  — | Cantons of Aumont-Aubrac, Châteauneuf-de-Randon, Fournels, Grandrieu, Langogne, Le Malzieu-Ville, Nasbinals, Saint-Amans, Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole, Saint-Chély-d’Apcher: all municipalities |
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for Lozère (48):

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Cantons of Aumont-Aubrac, Châteauneuf-de-Randon, Fournels, Grandrieu, Langogne, Le Malzieu-Ville, Nasbinals, Saint-Amans, Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole, Saint-Chély-d’Apcher: all municipalities

| — | Canton of Marvejols: municipalities of Antrenas, Le Buisson, Gabrias, Recoules-de-Fumas, Saint-Laurent-de-Muret, Saint-Léger-de-Peyre |
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Canton of Marvejols: municipalities of Antrenas, Le Buisson, Gabrias, Recoules-de-Fumas, Saint-Laurent-de-Muret, Saint-Léger-de-Peyre

| — | Canton of Mende-Nord: municipalities of Le Born, Chastel-Nouvel, Pelouse |
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Canton of Mende-Nord: municipalities of Le Born, Chastel-Nouvel, Pelouse

| — | Canton of Saint-Germain-du-Teil: municipalities of Les Hermaux, Les Salces, Trélans |
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Canton of Saint-Germain-du-Teil: municipalities of Les Hermaux, Les Salces, Trélans

| — | Canton of Villefort: municipality of La Bastide-Puylaurent |
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Canton of Villefort: municipality of La Bastide-Puylaurent

| — | for Aveyron (12):






  — | Cantons of Aubin, Decazeville, Entraygues-sur-Tuyère, Espalion, Mur-de-Barrez, Saint-Amans-des-Cots: all municipalities |
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for Aveyron (12):

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Cantons of Aubin, Decazeville, Entraygues-sur-Tuyère, Espalion, Mur-de-Barrez, Saint-Amans-des-Cots: all municipalities

| — | Canton of Capdenac-Gare: municipality of Bouillac |
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Canton of Capdenac-Gare: municipality of Bouillac

| — | Canton of Conques: municipalities of Conques, Grand-Vabre, Noailhac, Saint-Félix-de-Lunel, Sénergues |
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Canton of Conques: municipalities of Conques, Grand-Vabre, Noailhac, Saint-Félix-de-Lunel, Sénergues

| — | Canton of Estaing: municipalities of Campuac, Coubisou, Estaing, Le Nayrac, Sébrazac |
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Canton of Estaing: municipalities of Campuac, Coubisou, Estaing, Le Nayrac, Sébrazac

| — | Canton of Laguiole: municipalities of Montpeyroux, Soulages-Bonneval |
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Canton of Laguiole: municipalities of Montpeyroux, Soulages-Bonneval

| — | Canton of Saint-Geniez-d’Olt: municipalities of Aurelle-Verlac, Pierrefiche, Pomayrols, Sainte-Eulalie-d’Olt, Saint-Geniez-d’Olt |
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Canton of Saint-Geniez-d’Olt: municipalities of Aurelle-Verlac, Pierrefiche, Pomayrols, Sainte-Eulalie-d’Olt, Saint-Geniez-d’Olt

| — | Canton of Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence: municipalities of Cantoin, Graissac, Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence, Vitrac-en-Viadène |
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Canton of Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence: municipalities of Cantoin, Graissac, Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence, Vitrac-en-Viadène

| — | for Lot (46):






  — | Cantons of Figeac-Est, Sousceyrac, La Tronquière: all municipalities |
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for Lot (46):

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Cantons of Figeac-Est, Sousceyrac, La Tronquière: all municipalities

| — | Canton of Bretenoux: municipalities of Belmont-Bretenoux, Cahus, Cornac, Estal, Gagnac-sur-Cère, Glanes, Laval-de-Cère, Teyssieu |
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Canton of Bretenoux: municipalities of Belmont-Bretenoux, Cahus, Cornac, Estal, Gagnac-sur-Cère, Glanes, Laval-de-Cère, Teyssieu

| — | Canton of Figeac-Ouest: municipality of Figeac-Ouest |
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Canton of Figeac-Ouest: municipality of Figeac-Ouest

| — | Canton of Lacapelle-Marival: municipalities of Labathude, Molières, Saint-Maurice-en-Quercy, Sainte-Colombe |
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Canton of Lacapelle-Marival: municipalities of Labathude, Molières, Saint-Maurice-en-Quercy, Sainte-Colombe

| — | Canton of Saint-Céré: municipalities of Bannes, Frayssinhes, Latouille-Lentillac, Saint-Céré, Saint-Laurent-les-Tours, Saint-Paul-de-Vern |
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Canton of Saint-Céré: municipalities of Bannes, Frayssinhes, Latouille-Lentillac, Saint-Céré, Saint-Laurent-les-Tours, Saint-Paul-de-Vern

| — | for Corrèze (19):






  — | Cantons of Mercoeur, Saint-Privat: all municipalities |
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for Corrèze (19):

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Cantons of Mercoeur, Saint-Privat: all municipalities

| — | Canton of Bort-les-Orgues: municipality of Bort-les-Orgues |
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Canton of Bort-les-Orgues: municipality of Bort-les-Orgues

| — | for Creuse (23):






  — | Cantons of Ahun, Aubusson, Auzances, Bellegarde-en-Marche, Bonnat, Boussac, Chambon-sur-Voueize, Châtelus-Malvaleix, Chénérailles, Evaux-les-Bains, Jarnages, Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs: all municipalities |
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for Creuse (23):

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Cantons of Ahun, Aubusson, Auzances, Bellegarde-en-Marche, Bonnat, Boussac, Chambon-sur-Voueize, Châtelus-Malvaleix, Chénérailles, Evaux-les-Bains, Jarnages, Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs: all municipalities

| — | Canton de Crocq: municipalities of Basville, Crocq, La Mazière-aux-Bons-Hommes, Mérinchal, Pontcharraud, Saint-Agnant-près-Crocq, Saint-Bard, Saint-Georges-Nigremont, Saint-Maurice-près-Crocq, Saint-Oradoux-près-Crocq, Saint-Pardoux-d’Arnet, La Villeneuve, La Villetelle |
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Canton de Crocq: municipalities of Basville, Crocq, La Mazière-aux-Bons-Hommes, Mérinchal, Pontcharraud, Saint-Agnant-près-Crocq, Saint-Bard, Saint-Georges-Nigremont, Saint-Maurice-près-Crocq, Saint-Oradoux-près-Crocq, Saint-Pardoux-d’Arnet, La Villeneuve, La Villetelle

| — | Canton of Felletin: municipalities of Felletin, Moutier-Rozeille, Sainte-Feyre-la-Montagne, Saint-Frion, Saint-Quentin-la-Chabanne, Vallière |
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Canton of Felletin: municipalities of Felletin, Moutier-Rozeille, Sainte-Feyre-la-Montagne, Saint-Frion, Saint-Quentin-la-Chabanne, Vallière

| — | Canton of Guéret-Nord: municipalities of Ladapeyre, Ajain, Glénic, Jouillat, Saint-Fiel |
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Canton of Guéret-Nord: municipalities of Ladapeyre, Ajain, Glénic, Jouillat, Saint-Fiel

| — | Canton of Guéret-Sud-Est: municipalities of Saint-Laurent, Sainte-Feyre, La Saunière |
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Canton of Guéret-Sud-Est: municipalities of Saint-Laurent, Sainte-Feyre, La Saunière

| — | for Cher (18):






  — | Canton of Charenton-du-Cher: municipality of Coust |
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for Cher (18):

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Canton of Charenton-du-Cher: municipality of Coust

| — | Municipalities of Chateaumeillant, Le Chatelet, Saulzais-le-Potier: all municipalities |
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Municipalities of Chateaumeillant, Le Chatelet, Saulzais-le-Potier: all municipalities

| — | Canton of Châteauneuf-sur-Cher: municipalities of Chambon, Saint-Symphorien, Vallenay |
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Canton of Châteauneuf-sur-Cher: municipalities of Chambon, Saint-Symphorien, Vallenay

| — | Canton of Lignières: municipalities of La Celle-Condé, Ineuil, Lignières, Saint-Hilaire-en-Lignières, Touchay |
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Canton of Lignières: municipalities of La Celle-Condé, Ineuil, Lignières, Saint-Hilaire-en-Lignières, Touchay

| — | Canton of Saint-Amand-Montrond: municipalities of Bouzais, Colombiers, Drevant, Farges-Allichamps, La Groutte, Marçais, Nozières, Orcennais, Orval, Saint-Amand-Montrond |
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Canton of Saint-Amand-Montrond: municipalities of Bouzais, Colombiers, Drevant, Farges-Allichamps, La Groutte, Marçais, Nozières, Orcennais, Orval, Saint-Amand-Montrond

| — | for Indre (36):






  — | Cantons of Aigurande, Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre: all municipalities |
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for Indre (36):

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Cantons of Aigurande, Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre: all municipalities

| — | Canton of La Châtre: municipalities of La Berthenoux, Briantes, Champillet, Chassignoles, La Châtre, Lacs, Lourouer-Saint-Laurent, Le Magny, Montgivray, Montlevicq, La Motte-Feuilly, Néret, Nohant-Vic, Saint-Chartier, Saint-Christophe-en-Boucherie, Thevet-Saint-Julien, Verneuil-sur-Igneraie, Vicq-Exemplet |
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Canton of La Châtre: municipalities of La Berthenoux, Briantes, Champillet, Chassignoles, La Châtre, Lacs, Lourouer-Saint-Laurent, Le Magny, Montgivray, Montlevicq, La Motte-Feuilly, Néret, Nohant-Vic, Saint-Chartier, Saint-Christophe-en-Boucherie, Thevet-Saint-Julien, Verneuil-sur-Igneraie, Vicq-Exemplet

| — | Canton of Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre: municipalities of Fougerolles, Sarzay |
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Canton of Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre: municipalities of Fougerolles, Sarzay

5.   Link with geographical area:

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area:

Pigs are animals that are naturally endowed with a snout allowing them to root around in the soil. The nature of the soil must be such as to allow pigs to move around under favourable welfare and environmental conditions. Pigs are also sensitive to constant moisture levels. Outdoor-reared pigs therefore require wholesome soil and an ambient environment without high moisture levels.

The area in which porc d’Auvergne is produced, which corresponds broadly to the Auvergne and its borders, consists:

| — | of mountains and valleys, with a specific climate, which are sheltered from winds and oceanic influences by the north-south barrier of the mountains of the Massif Central and are therefore marked by a favourable level of rainfall for outdoor-reared pigs. |
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of mountains and valleys, with a specific climate, which are sheltered from winds and oceanic influences by the north-south barrier of the mountains of the Massif Central and are therefore marked by a favourable level of rainfall for outdoor-reared pigs.

| — | of bearing soils comprising for the most part high-altitude surface soils, andosol and soil of volcanic origin with good potential for flushing and a minority of hydromorphic soils marked with bands or islands of earth having draining characteristics. The bearing soils are basically soils which have low agronomic potential and are therefore beneficial for producing outdoor-reared pork as a source of additional income. |
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of bearing soils comprising for the most part high-altitude surface soils, andosol and soil of volcanic origin with good potential for flushing and a minority of hydromorphic soils marked with bands or islands of earth having draining characteristics. The bearing soils are basically soils which have low agronomic potential and are therefore beneficial for producing outdoor-reared pork as a source of additional income.

The range land, and in particular the soil, must be sufficiently wholesome, have a good level of flushing and rainwater flow.

This combination of soils and rainfall provides an ideal environment for outdoor pig rearing.

5.2.   Specificity of the product:

The specificity of the product is based on:

| — | its reputation |
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its reputation

| — | a quality resulting from the outdoor rearing skilfully practised by the farmers |
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a quality resulting from the outdoor rearing skilfully practised by the farmers

(a)   The reputation

The Auvergne region has long been associated with pig rearing. Pigmeat has been bought and sold here since the days of the Romans. Until the start of the 20th century, Auvergne was traditionally one of the bastions of French pig production. Pigmeat formed the basis of the Auvergne diet. It is a manner of rearing based on outdoor life, as is recorded in a large number of written accounts from the 14th century onwards, pigs roaming in the fields or the undergrowth, in search of food and also being given a cereal-based swill. This tradition of raising pigs outdoors, making the most of local resources, continued until the start of the 20th century. There was also a breed of pigs that was adapted to outdoor rearing and has now disappeared. Traditional rearing methods have waned since 1965. Towards the end of the 1980s, the porc d’Auvergne industry was organised to gain recognition for its product.

Nowadays porc d’Auvergne can be found at professional events or fairs open to the general public such as the Sommet de l’Elevage in Clermont-Ferrand, the SIRHA in Lyon or the Salon International de l’Agriculture in Paris. It also features in numerous journals and local or national specialist media. In 2008 it was celebrated in the first national staging of the Mois de l’Origine et de la Qualité competition, which rewarded a butcher/caterer who had been working in the industry for 19 years. In 2009 it was another butcher from the Paris region, who had been selling porc d’Auvergne for 10 years, who received an award at the second staging of a national competition. Porc d’Auvergne is also regularly used to good effect by restaurateurs from both Auvergne (forming the association Les Toques d’Auvergne) and the rest of France (PACA, Alsace, Paris, etc.).

(b)   A quality resulting from the outdoor rearing skilfully practised by the farmers

Porc d’Auvergne pigs are raised outdoors. This means that they have access to outdoor range land during fattening before slaughter (not before 182 days) and enjoy an ample space of 83 m2/pig. For the welfare, health and good development of the animal, the choice of range land is key. The choice is made by the farmer who uses his knowledge of the soils of his farm and the flora type, rock type indicators. The farmer must also control the management of this outdoor range land. This requires a rest period between each consignment and replanting of grass if necessary.

The product obtained has a homogeneous red colour due to a higher haem iron content (amount of myoglobin). This colour is related to the manner in which porc d’Auvergne pigs are reared and the age at which they are slaughtered: pigs reared on outdoor range land are more physically active than those produced without access to such land and older, more physically active animals have higher myoglobin levels. Moreover, because the animals are older when they are slaughtered, the meat is physiologically more mature. This makes it more flavoursome and more suitable for cold and salted cuts.

The product also has a slightly greater outer fat thickness as a result of the fact that the animal is well adapted to the conditions of outdoor life. Furthermore, the fact that the animals are given a feed having a high cereal or cereal-based product content while they are being fattened helps to provide a product having an essential (polyunsaturated) fatty acid content that is higher than that standard in back fat.

As the results of a survey conducted among butchers/restaurateurs show, porc d’Auvergne pigs are prized for their tender and juicy meat, their firm and white fat, their richer meat colour, good cooking performance, their keeping qualities and their more characteristic taste.

The high regard in which the product is held is borne out by the results of the sensory analyses conducted over 10 years, which conclude among other things that porc d’Auvergne displays marked fat marbling and a bright meat colour, has a strong smell and is highly succulent, with a tender texture and a characteristic taste.

So porc d’Auvergne has become more and more popular over the past 20 years. Its intrinsic quality and the particular way in which it is produced have made it a product that is highly rated by butchers and consumers alike. By the end of 2008 porc d’Auvergne was being sold by 190 butchers/restaurateurs across France.

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):

Man has used his pig production expertise in an innovative manner by reviving the traditions of the Auvergne region and exploited the favourable soil and weather conditions in order to develop the outdoor rearing of porc d’Auvergne pigs.

The soil and weather conditions of the local geographical area make it the ideal environment for the outdoor rearing methods that have been practised there over the years. In selecting and managing the land, the farmers exhibit an expertise based on their intimate knowledge of the geographical environment.

Thus, the outdoor production method, which is linked to the farmers’ expertise and made possible by the soil and weather conditions of the area, results in a particular quality of meat, especially in terms of its red colour, as testified by the high haem iron content, and a slightly greater outer fat thickness. These elements are indicative of more mature meats in conjunction with the outdoor rearing method and the older slaughtering age of the animals, which have a characteristic taste.

For decades now, porc d’Auvergne pigs, which form part of a long tradition of pig rearing, have been synonymous with the region in which they are reared. Butchers and consumers value porc d’Auvergne highly, as evidenced by the fairs at which it is exhibited, the awards it has received and the delicious dishes in which it is used.

Reference to publication of the specification:

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

https://www.inao.gouv.fr/fichier/CDCPorcDAuvergne.pdf

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| 16.11.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 311/24 |
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16.11.2010

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 311/24

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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

2010/C 311/10

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 ACCORDING TO ARTICLE 9

‘COPPA PIACENTINA’

EC No: IT-PDO-0117-1498-31.10.2001

PGI ( ) PDO ( X )

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

|  | Name of product |
| --- | --- |
| | Description of product |
|  | Geographical area |
|  | Proof of origin |
| | Method of production |
|  | Link |
| | Labelling |
|  | National requirements |
| | Other — inspection system |



Name of product

Image

Description of product



Geographical area



Proof of origin

Image

Method of production



Link

Image

Labelling



National requirements

Image

Other — inspection system

2.   Type of amendment(s):

|  | Amendment to Single Document or Summary Sheet |
| --- | --- |
| | Amendment to Specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the Single Document nor the Summary Sheet have 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) |



Amendment to Single Document or Summary Sheet

Image

Amendment to Specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the Single Document nor the Summary Sheet have 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)

3.   Amendment(s):

| 1. | In the fourth paragraph of Article 2:
  ‘The pigs must weigh at least 160 kg (with a 10 % margin of tolerance),’,
  has been replaced by:
  ‘The pigs must weigh 160 kg (with a 10 % margin of tolerance)’.
  This amendment is to correct a mistake in the previous specification as regards the pigs’ minimum weight, since the weight was referred to at the same time as being ‘at least’ two different values; the reference is amended so that the pigs’ weight must fall within a range around one specific value (160 kg). |
| --- | --- |

1.

In the fourth paragraph of Article 2:

‘The pigs must weigh at least 160 kg (with a 10 % margin of tolerance),’,

has been replaced by:

‘The pigs must weigh 160 kg (with a 10 % margin of tolerance)’.

This amendment is to correct a mistake in the previous specification as regards the pigs’ minimum weight, since the weight was referred to at the same time as being ‘at least’ two different values; the reference is amended so that the pigs’ weight must fall within a range around one specific value (160 kg).

| 2. | In the fifth paragraph of Article 2:
  ‘The slaughterhouse certificate,’
  has been replaced by:
  ‘The declaration of origin of the meat released by the slaughterer,’.
  This is a straightforward correction of the word ‘certificate’ in the previous specification by the more appropriate ‘declaration of origin of the meat’. |
| --- | --- |

2.

In the fifth paragraph of Article 2:

‘The slaughterhouse certificate,’

has been replaced by:

‘The declaration of origin of the meat released by the slaughterer,’.

This is a straightforward correction of the word ‘certificate’ in the previous specification by the more appropriate ‘declaration of origin of the meat’.

| 3. | In the third paragraph of Article 3:
  ‘35 to 40 cm in length’,
  has been replaced by:
  ‘weighing no less than 2,5 kg.’.
  Such amendment is necessary in order to allow the raw material to be characterised better inasmuch as weight is easier and more accurately ascertainable than length. Muscle tissue may extend or contract and length may therefore be affected. The amendment has therefore been proposed as a result of the long experience of producers and their need for more reliable control values. |
| --- | --- |

3.

In the third paragraph of Article 3:

‘35 to 40 cm in length’,

has been replaced by:

‘weighing no less than 2,5 kg.’.

Such amendment is necessary in order to allow the raw material to be characterised better inasmuch as weight is easier and more accurately ascertainable than length. Muscle tissue may extend or contract and length may therefore be affected. The amendment has therefore been proposed as a result of the long experience of producers and their need for more reliable control values.

| 4. | In the third paragraph of Article 3:
  ‘If the muscle mass is taken to a processing plant, this must be done within 24 hours using refrigerated containers.’
  has been replaced by:
  ‘The muscle mass must be taken to a processing plant within 72 hours using refrigerated containers.’
  This amendment removes the term ‘if’, since moving the coppa to the processing plant is now an established part of the operation for producers. Additional time has been provided for the cuts of muscle parts to be moved to the processing plant as a result of the technical and logistical requirements and is linked to the preparation time for muscle mass, the time for refrigeration of muscle in the slaughterer’s coldstore, transport time and the opening times of the processing plants. |
| --- | --- |

4.

In the third paragraph of Article 3:

‘If the muscle mass is taken to a processing plant, this must be done within 24 hours using refrigerated containers.’

has been replaced by:

‘The muscle mass must be taken to a processing plant within 72 hours using refrigerated containers.’

This amendment removes the term ‘if’, since moving the coppa to the processing plant is now an established part of the operation for producers. Additional time has been provided for the cuts of muscle parts to be moved to the processing plant as a result of the technical and logistical requirements and is linked to the preparation time for muscle mass, the time for refrigeration of muscle in the slaughterer’s coldstore, transport time and the opening times of the processing plants.

| 5. | The following, fourth, paragraph of Article 3 has been deleted:
  ‘The coppa is immediately cooled in refrigerators for 24 hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 0 to 1 °C’.
  The deletion is a consequence of the preceding amendment since immediate refrigeration of the raw material for 24 hours is no longer obligatory. What matters is that the coppa should arrive at the processing plant at an appropriate temperature having observed cold chain requirements. |
| --- | --- |

5.

The following, fourth, paragraph of Article 3 has been deleted:

‘The coppa is immediately cooled in refrigerators for 24 hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 0 to 1 °C’.

The deletion is a consequence of the preceding amendment since immediate refrigeration of the raw material for 24 hours is no longer obligatory. What matters is that the coppa should arrive at the processing plant at an appropriate temperature having observed cold chain requirements.

| 6. | In the first paragraph of Article 4: | ‘Sodium chloride = 2,5 kg |
| --- | --- | --- |

6.

In the first paragraph of Article 4:

‘Sodium chloride = 2,5 kg

| | Potassium nitrate = 150 ppm |
| --- | --- |

Potassium nitrate = 150 ppm

| | Crushed pepper = 25/30 g |
| --- | --- |

Crushed pepper = 25/30 g

Spice mixture:

| | Ground cinnamon = 10/15 g |
| --- | --- |

Ground cinnamon = 10/15 g

| | Cloves = 20/25 g |
| --- | --- |

Cloves = 20/25 g

| | Bay seeds = 10 g |
| --- | --- |

Bay seeds = 10 g

| | Ground nutmeg = 7/8 g |
| --- | --- |

Ground nutmeg = 7/8 g

NB: AMOUNTS FOR 100 KG OF FRESH MEAT.’

has been replaced by:

‘Amounts per 100 kg of fresh meat

| | sodium chloride = min 1,5 kg-max 3,5 kg |
| --- | --- |

sodium chloride = min 1,5 kg-max 3,5 kg

| | sodium and/or potassium nitrate: = max 15 g |
| --- | --- |

sodium and/or potassium nitrate: = max 15 g

| | black and/or white pepper whole and/or crushed = min. 15 gr-max 30 g |
| --- | --- |

black and/or white pepper whole and/or crushed = min. 15 gr-max 30 g

Spice mixture:

| | ground cinnamon = max 15 g |
| --- | --- |

ground cinnamon = max 15 g

| | cloves = max 25 g |
| --- | --- |

cloves = max 25 g

| | bay = max 10 g |
| --- | --- |

bay = max 10 g

| | ground nutmeg = max 10 g’ |
| --- | --- |

ground nutmeg = max 10 g’

For the mixture of natural salts and flavourings, minimum and/or maximum amounts of individual ingredients have been introduced or made more precise so as to allow each producer to personalise the recipe, bearing in mind that this is nevertheless a traditional product.

| 7. | In the third paragraph of Article 4:
  ‘The salted coppa are kept in refrigerators for at least 7 days, then are “massaged” by hand and covered in pig's abdominal wall.’,
  has been replaced by:
  ‘The salted coppa are kept in refrigerators for at least 7 days. During this period, the coppa is “massaged” by hand and then covered in pig's abdominal wall.’
  This adjustment is necessary in order to make clearer the sequence of stages which the coppa goes through. In particular, it is made clear that the coppa are manually massaged during the refrigerated storage stage and only afterwards covered in pig's abdominal wall. |
| --- | --- |

7.

In the third paragraph of Article 4:

‘The salted coppa are kept in refrigerators for at least 7 days, then are “massaged” by hand and covered in pig's abdominal wall.’,

has been replaced by:

‘The salted coppa are kept in refrigerators for at least 7 days. During this period, the coppa is “massaged” by hand and then covered in pig's abdominal wall.’

This adjustment is necessary in order to make clearer the sequence of stages which the coppa goes through. In particular, it is made clear that the coppa are manually massaged during the refrigerated storage stage and only afterwards covered in pig's abdominal wall.

| 8. | In the fifth paragraph of Article 4:
  ‘The next drying stage takes place in appropriate drying chambers with climate control set at a temperature ranging from 17 °C to 20 °C, humidity at 75 % to 80 % and ventilation at 1 to 7 m/s for at least 7 days or, in any event, until the characteristic “mould” has appeared, at which point the product turns the typical rose colour.’,
  has been replaced by:
  ‘The next drying stage takes place in appropriate drying chambers with climate control set at a temperature ranging from 15 °C to 25 °C, humidity at 40 % to 90 %, under ventilation, for at least 7 days or, in any event, until the characteristic “mould” has appeared, at which point the product turns the typical rose colour.’
  This amendment seeks to correct the production specification which laid down more restricted humidity and temperature values because they are intended to be average values. The need for producers to set out more detailed procedures in the production specification has prompted corrections to the humidity and temperature values in order to make it possible to monitor better the progress of the maturing process. During the first drying stage coppa must lose humidity slowly so that its surface does not become excessively dry, thus compromising subsequent stages of the manufacture. This gradual drying process could not take place in the humidity and temperature conditions provided for under the former specification. The extension of the humidity and temperature range thus makes the production conditions more precise, thereby reflecting the customary manufacturing cycle which has always been observed. Any reference to the speed of ventilation has also been removed since it was considered superfluous, it being sufficient that the temperature and humidity is set; the reference is therefore only to ‘under ventilation’. |
| --- | --- |

8.

In the fifth paragraph of Article 4:

‘The next drying stage takes place in appropriate drying chambers with climate control set at a temperature ranging from 17 °C to 20 °C, humidity at 75 % to 80 % and ventilation at 1 to 7 m/s for at least 7 days or, in any event, until the characteristic “mould” has appeared, at which point the product turns the typical rose colour.’,

has been replaced by:

‘The next drying stage takes place in appropriate drying chambers with climate control set at a temperature ranging from 15 °C to 25 °C, humidity at 40 % to 90 %, under ventilation, for at least 7 days or, in any event, until the characteristic “mould” has appeared, at which point the product turns the typical rose colour.’

This amendment seeks to correct the production specification which laid down more restricted humidity and temperature values because they are intended to be average values. The need for producers to set out more detailed procedures in the production specification has prompted corrections to the humidity and temperature values in order to make it possible to monitor better the progress of the maturing process. During the first drying stage coppa must lose humidity slowly so that its surface does not become excessively dry, thus compromising subsequent stages of the manufacture. This gradual drying process could not take place in the humidity and temperature conditions provided for under the former specification. The extension of the humidity and temperature range thus makes the production conditions more precise, thereby reflecting the customary manufacturing cycle which has always been observed. Any reference to the speed of ventilation has also been removed since it was considered superfluous, it being sufficient that the temperature and humidity is set; the reference is therefore only to ‘under ventilation’.

| 9. | In the first paragraph of Article 5:
  ‘ “Coppa Piacentina” is matured in premises with a temperature between 10 °C and 14 °C and relative humidity between 70 % and 80 %.’
  has been replaced by:
  ‘ “Coppa Piacentina” is matured in premises with a temperature between 10 °C and 20 °C and relative humidity between 70 % and 90 %.’
  This amendment is prompted by the requirement of the producers to monitor better the maturing stage. For this reason, the proposal is to extend the temperature and humidity range by inserting values which were not mentioned in the first version of the document. The value range as defined here now takes into account the climatic variations in the province of Piacenza which influence the ambient conditions prevailing in the natural cellars where coppa is matured. |
| --- | --- |

9.

In the first paragraph of Article 5:

‘ “Coppa Piacentina” is matured in premises with a temperature between 10 °C and 14 °C and relative humidity between 70 % and 80 %.’

has been replaced by:

‘ “Coppa Piacentina” is matured in premises with a temperature between 10 °C and 20 °C and relative humidity between 70 % and 90 %.’

This amendment is prompted by the requirement of the producers to monitor better the maturing stage. For this reason, the proposal is to extend the temperature and humidity range by inserting values which were not mentioned in the first version of the document. The value range as defined here now takes into account the climatic variations in the province of Piacenza which influence the ambient conditions prevailing in the natural cellars where coppa is matured.

| 10. | In the first paragraph of Article 6:
  ‘When put up for consumption, “Coppa Piacentina” has the following organoleptic, chemical, chemical and physical, and microbiological characteristics:’
  has been replaced by:
  ‘When put up for consumption, “Coppa Piacentina” has the following organoleptic and chemical and physical characteristics:’
  This is a formal amendment only, involving the deletion of ‘microbiological characteristics’ for the reasons given in note 12 below and the reference to ‘chemical characteristics’ because it is superfluous, these being included in ‘chemical and physical characteristics’. |
| --- | --- |

10.

In the first paragraph of Article 6:

‘When put up for consumption, “Coppa Piacentina” has the following organoleptic, chemical, chemical and physical, and microbiological characteristics:’

has been replaced by:

‘When put up for consumption, “Coppa Piacentina” has the following organoleptic and chemical and physical characteristics:’

This is a formal amendment only, involving the deletion of ‘microbiological characteristics’ for the reasons given in note 12 below and the reference to ‘chemical characteristics’ because it is superfluous, these being included in ‘chemical and physical characteristics’.

| 11. | In the first paragraph of the first subheading of Article 6:
  ‘External appearance: cylindrical shape slightly thinner at the ends ...’,
  has been replaced by:
  ‘External appearance: cylindrical shape slightly thinner at one end ...; weight: not less than 1,5 kg; ...’
  This amendment corrects a drafting error inasmuch as the traditional product is thinner at one end rather than at both ends. The minimum weight of the finished product, not less than 1,5 kg, is also introduced in order to further describe the product. |
| --- | --- |

11.

In the first paragraph of the first subheading of Article 6:

‘External appearance: cylindrical shape slightly thinner at the ends ...’,

has been replaced by:

‘External appearance: cylindrical shape slightly thinner at one end ...; weight: not less than 1,5 kg; ...’

This amendment corrects a drafting error inasmuch as the traditional product is thinner at one end rather than at both ends. The minimum weight of the finished product, not less than 1,5 kg, is also introduced in order to further describe the product.

| 12. | The following entry in Article 6 has been deleted:
  ‘MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS







  Total microbial load | = 1,3107 | 1,8108 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Micrococcaceae | = 1,2105 | 6,0107 |
| Coagulase-positive staphylococci | < 30 | < 30 |
| Lactic bacteria | = 30 | 270 |
| Enterobacteria | < 3 | < 3 |
| Salmonella in 25 g | = absent (average sample)’ |

12.

The following entry in Article 6 has been deleted:

‘MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total microbial load

= 1,3107

1,8108

Micrococcaceae

= 1,2105

6,0107

Coagulase-positive staphylococci

< 30

< 30

Lactic bacteria

= 30

270

Enterobacteria

< 3

< 3

Salmonella in 25 g

= absent (average sample)’

The reference to microbiological characteristics has been dropped, the description being regarded as superfluous given that the relevant parameters and limits apply in any case by virtue of the sanitary rules in force.

| 13. | The following entry in Article 6:
  ‘CHEMICO-PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:







  Moisture, % | = 34,84 | 38,47 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Protein (N × 6,25), % | = 25,65 | 25,74 |
| Fat, % | = 31,86 | 28,70 |
| Ash, % | = 7,21 | 6,98 |
| Lactose (enzymatic method), % | = 0,03 | 0,03 |
| Glucose (enzymatic method), % | = 0,13 | 0,7 |
| Fructose (enzymatic method), % | = 0,03 | absent |
| Sucrose (enzymatic method), % | = 0,04 | absent |
| Cholesterol, mg/100 g | = 5,90 | — |
| pH | = 5,90 | 5,92’ |

13.

The following entry in Article 6:

‘CHEMICO-PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Moisture, %

= 34,84

38,47

Protein (N × 6,25), %

= 25,65

25,74

Fat, %

= 31,86

28,70

Ash, %

= 7,21

6,98

Lactose (enzymatic method), %

= 0,03

0,03

Glucose (enzymatic method), %

= 0,13

0,7

Fructose (enzymatic method), %

= 0,03

absent

Sucrose (enzymatic method), %

= 0,04

absent

Cholesterol, mg/100 g

= 5,90

—

pH

= 5,90

5,92’

has been replaced by:

‘CHEMICO-PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

| | MIN | MAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moisture, % | = 27 | 43 |
| Protein (N × 6,25), % | = 19 | 34 |
| Fat, % | = 19 | 43 |
| Ash, % | = 4 | 7,5 |
| pH | = 5,5 | 6,5’ |

MIN

MAX

Moisture, %

= 27

43

Protein (N × 6,25), %

= 19

34

Fat, %

= 19

43

Ash, %

= 4

7,5

pH

= 5,5

6,5’

The amendment, which relates to the chemical and physical characteristics, is necessary both to correct some errors in the former specification and to respond to the producers’ need to describe more accurately the characteristics of Coppa Piacentina. In particular, the opportunity has been taken to revise the range of percentages for humidity, protein, fat, ash and pH since they did not reflect the characteristics of the matured product. They are, in fact, variable according to the period of maturing; since Coppa Piacentina is also matured beyond the minimum period laid down in the production specification (six months), it is clear that, as maturing progresses, the chemical and physical values change. In addition, the parameters relating to lactose, glucose, fructose, sucrose and cholesterol have been removed as not being essential to identify whether the product is ready.

| 14. | In Article 7:
  ‘Without prejudice to the responsibilities assigned by law to the official veterinarian (USL) for the plant — who, under Section IV “Monitoring of production” of Legislative Decree No 537 of 30 December 1992 ensures and, by means of appropriate inspection, monitors that meat products comply with the production criteria determined by the producer and in particular that the composition of the product actually corresponds to what is stated on the label, being particularly responsible for this task under Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92.’,
  has been replaced by:
  ‘Implementation of this product specification shall be supervised by a private body authorised in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006.’
  This amendment, on controls, is necessary as Article 7 of the previous product specification ran counter to Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 and the relevant implementing provisions. |
| --- | --- |

14.

In Article 7:

‘Without prejudice to the responsibilities assigned by law to the official veterinarian (USL) for the plant — who, under Section IV “Monitoring of production” of Legislative Decree No 537 of 30 December 1992 ensures and, by means of appropriate inspection, monitors that meat products comply with the production criteria determined by the producer and in particular that the composition of the product actually corresponds to what is stated on the label, being particularly responsible for this task under Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92.’,

has been replaced by:

‘Implementation of this product specification shall be supervised by a private body authorised in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006.’

This amendment, on controls, is necessary as Article 7 of the previous product specification ran counter to Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 and the relevant implementing provisions.

| 15. | In the first paragraph of Article 8:
  ‘... Registered Designation of Origin.’,
  has been replaced by:
  ‘... Protected Designation of Origin.’
  The previous reference to ‘Registered Designation of Origin’ was wrong and is therefore replaced by ‘Protected Designation of Origin’. |
| --- | --- |

15.

In the first paragraph of Article 8:

‘... Registered Designation of Origin.’,

has been replaced by:

‘... Protected Designation of Origin.’

The previous reference to ‘Registered Designation of Origin’ was wrong and is therefore replaced by ‘Protected Designation of Origin’.

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘COPPA PIACENTINA’

EC No: IT-PDO-0117-1498-31.10.2001

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 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 064819968

Fax

+39 0642013126

E-mail:

saco7@politicheagricole.it

2.   Group:

| Name: | Consorzio della Coppa Piacentina, del Salame Piacentino, della Pancetta Piacentina a Denominazione di Origine Protetta |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | Via Colombo 35 |
| 23122 Piacenza PC |
| ITALIA |

Name:

Consorzio della Coppa Piacentina, del Salame Piacentino, della Pancetta Piacentina a Denominazione di Origine Protetta

Address:

Via Colombo 35

23122 Piacenza PC

ITALIA

Tel.

+39 0523591260

Fax

+39 0523608714

E-mail:

salumi.piacentini@libero.it

Composition:

Producers/processors ( X ) other ( )

3.   Type of product:

| Class 1.2 — | Meat products |
| --- | --- |

Class 1.2 —

Meat products

4.   Specification:

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

4.1.   Name:

‘Coppa Piacentina’

4.2.   Description:

‘Coppa Piacentina’ is a pigmeat product, salted and naturally matured, to be kept raw, covered in pig's abdominal wall. It is produced from muscle mass from the upper neck area. The finished product is cylindrical and slightly thinner at the ends, compact and not elastic; when cut, the slices are homogenous and red in colour with pinky-white marbling streaks.

It is produced using fresh leg of pork from animals born, raised and slaughtered in Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy.

4.3.   Geographical area:

The production area includes the whole territory of the province of Piacenza, but only those parts below 900 m above sea level, where particular climatic conditions prevail.

4.4.   Proof of origin:

Each stage in the production process is monitored, with all inputs and outputs being documented. This, along with the compilation of specific registers, managed by the inspection body, of breeders, slaughterhouses, producers and maturers, and timely notification to the inspection body of the quantities produced, ensures product traceability. All operators, whether legal or natural persons, entered in the relevant registers are subject to checks by the inspection body.

4.5.   Method of production:

Production of ‘Coppa Piacentina’ entails the following stages: dry salting; massaging; covering in pig's abdominal wall; binding; drying and maturation.

4.6.   Link:

The requirements of ‘Coppa Piacentina’ depend on the environmental conditions and natural and human factors. In particular, the characterisation of the raw material is closely linked to the geographical macro supply area, referred to in point 4.2, while the Coppa production area is warranted by the conditions in the micro area described in point 4.3. In the area which is the source of the raw material, the development of livestock farming is linked to the cultivation of cereal crops and to working methods in the highly specialised dairy sector which have encouraged pig farming locally. The localised processing of ‘Coppa Piacentina’ is warranted by the conditions in the area referred to in point 4.3. The environmental factors are closely linked to the features of the production area, with its cool valleys rich in water and its wooded hills. These factors have a direct influence on the climate, which in turn determines the characteristics of the finished product.

This combination of raw material/product/designation is linked to the specific socioeconomic development of the area and has associations that cannot be reproduced elsewhere.

4.7.   Inspection body:

| Name: | E.CE.PA. — Ente Certificazione Prodotti Agroalimentari |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | Strada dell’Anselma 5 |
| 23122 Piacenza PC |
| ITALIA |

Name:

E.CE.PA. — Ente Certificazione Prodotti Agroalimentari

Address:

Strada dell’Anselma 5

23122 Piacenza PC

ITALIA

Tel.

+39 0523609662

Fax

+39 0523644447

E-mail:

amministrazione@ecepa.it

4.8.   Labelling:

The designation ‘Coppa Piacentina’ must appear on the label in clear, indelible letters fully distinguishable from any other wording and be followed immediately by the term ‘Denominazione di Origine Protetta’.

Any other description not expressly allowed is prohibited, including the following words: ‘tipo’ (type), ‘gusto’ (taste), ‘uso’ (use), ‘selezionato’ (choice), ‘scelto’ (selected) or similar.

However, the use of indications which make reference to names, company names and private brands is authorised, provided they have no laudatory purport and are not such as to mislead the consumer, as are names of pig farms from which the product comes.

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