# Official Journal L 271/2007

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 5016 October 2007 |

ISSN 1725-2555

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 271

English edition

Legislation

Volume 5016 October 2007

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| Contents | | I   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory | page |
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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1199/2007 of 15 October 2007 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 1 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1200/2007 of 15 October 2007 approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Asiago (PDO)) | 3 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1201/2007 of 15 October 2007 entering a designation in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Coliflor de Calahorra (PGI)) | 5 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1202/2007 of 15 October 2007 fixing the import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 16 October 2007 | 7 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1203/2007 of 15 October 2007 fixing the A1 and B export refunds for fruit and vegetables (tomatoes, oranges, lemons, table grapes and apples) | 10 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1204/2007 of 15 October 2007 setting export refunds in the processed fruit and vegetable sector other than those granted on added sugar (provisionally preserved cherries, peeled tomatoes, sugar-preserved cherries, prepared hazelnuts, certain orange juices) | 13 |

Contents

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

page

REGULATIONS

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1199/2007 of 15 October 2007 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1200/2007 of 15 October 2007 approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Asiago (PDO))

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1201/2007 of 15 October 2007 entering a designation in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Coliflor de Calahorra (PGI))

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1202/2007 of 15 October 2007 fixing the import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 16 October 2007

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1203/2007 of 15 October 2007 fixing the A1 and B export refunds for fruit and vegetables (tomatoes, oranges, lemons, table grapes and apples)

10

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1204/2007 of 15 October 2007 setting export refunds in the processed fruit and vegetable sector other than those granted on added sugar (provisionally preserved cherries, peeled tomatoes, sugar-preserved cherries, prepared hazelnuts, certain orange juices)

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| | | II   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is not obligatory |
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| | | DECISIONS |
| | | 2007/666/EC |
| | * | Commission Decision of 9 October 2007 on the appointment of one member of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies for its third mandate | 15 |
| | | 2007/667/EC |
| | * | Commission Decision of 15 October 2007 authorising the use of at risk bovine animals until the end of their productive lives in Germany following official confirmation of the presence of BSE
  (notified under document number C(2007) 4648) | 16 |

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

DECISIONS

2007/666/EC

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Commission Decision of 9 October 2007 on the appointment of one member of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies for its third mandate

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2007/667/EC

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Commission Decision of 15 October 2007 authorising the use of at risk bovine animals until the end of their productive lives in Germany following official confirmation of the presence of BSE
  (notified under document number C(2007) 4648)

(notified under document number C(2007) 4648)

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| | | Corrigenda |
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| | * | Corrigendum to Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications ( OJ L 255, 30.9.2005 ) | 18 |

Corrigenda

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Corrigendum to Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications ( OJ L 255, 30.9.2005 )

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

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

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

REGULATIONS

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1199/2007

of 15 October 2007

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

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

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

Whereas:

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

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

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

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

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

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 16 October 2007.

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

Done at Brussels, 15 October 2007.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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

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ANNEX

to Commission Regulation of 15 October 2007 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

| (EUR/100 kg) |
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| CN code | Third country code (1) | Standard import value |
| 0702 00 00 | MA | 70,5 |
| MK | 28,3 |
| TR | 121,0 |
| ZZ | 73,3 |
| 0707 00 05 | EG | 151,2 |
| JO | 162,5 |
| TR | 146,7 |
| ZZ | 153,5 |
| 0709 90 70 | TR | 116,4 |
| ZZ | 116,4 |
| 0805 50 10 | AR | 81,1 |
| TR | 83,7 |
| UY | 81,6 |
| ZA | 54,2 |
| ZZ | 75,2 |
| 0806 10 10 | BR | 252,4 |
| MK | 44,5 |
| TR | 117,3 |
| US | 252,2 |
| ZZ | 166,6 |
| 0808 10 80 | AU | 188,0 |
| CA | 101,5 |
| CL | 17,7 |
| NZ | 83,6 |
| US | 96,9 |
| ZA | 83,6 |
| ZZ | 95,2 |
| 0808 20 50 | CN | 71,2 |
| TR | 126,7 |
| ZA | 84,6 |
| ZZ | 94,2 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

MA

70,5

MK

28,3

TR

121,0

ZZ

73,3

0707 00 05

EG

151,2

JO

162,5

TR

146,7

ZZ

153,5

0709 90 70

TR

116,4

ZZ

116,4

0805 50 10

AR

81,1

TR

83,7

UY

81,6

ZA

54,2

ZZ

75,2

0806 10 10

BR

252,4

MK

44,5

TR

117,3

US

252,2

ZZ

166,6

0808 10 80

AU

188,0

CA

101,5

CL

17,7

NZ

83,6

US

96,9

ZA

83,6

ZZ

95,2

0808 20 50

CN

71,2

TR

126,7

ZA

84,6

ZZ

94,2

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

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1200/2007

of 15 October 2007

approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Asiago (PDO))

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 9(1), and in application of Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission has examined Italy’s application for the approval of amendments to the specification of the protected designation of origin ‘Asiago’ registered on the basis of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 (2). |
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(1)

In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 9(1), and in application of Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission has examined Italy’s application for the approval of amendments to the specification of the protected designation of origin ‘Asiago’ registered on the basis of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 (2).

| (2) | As the amendments in question were not found to be minor within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission published the application for amendments in the Official Journal of the European Union, in application of the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of that Regulation (3). As no objections were notified to the Commission under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the amendments should be approved, |
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(2)

As the amendments in question were not found to be minor within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission published the application for amendments in the Official Journal of the European Union, in application of the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of that Regulation (3). As no objections were notified to the Commission under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the amendments should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The amendments to the specification published in the Official Journal of the European Union regarding the name in the Annex to this Regulation are hereby approved.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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

Done at Brussels, 15 October 2007.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

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(2)  
  OJ L 148, 21.6.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2156/2005 (OJ L 342, 24.12.2005, p. 54).

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(3)  
  OJ C 321, 29.12.2006, p. 23.

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ANNEX

Agricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:

| Class 1.3. | Cheeses |
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Class 1.3.

Cheeses

ITALY

Asiago (PDO)

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1201/2007

of 15 October 2007

entering a designation in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Coliflor de Calahorra (PGI))

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, and pursuant to Article 17(2) of the same Regulation, the application submitted by Spain to enter the designation ‘Coliflor de Calahorra’ in the register was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2). |
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(1)

In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, and pursuant to Article 17(2) of the same Regulation, the application submitted by Spain to enter the designation ‘Coliflor de Calahorra’ in the register was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).

| (2) | A statement of objection was notified to the Commission in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. As this statement of opposition was subsequently withdrawn, this designation should therefore be entered in the register, |
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(2)

A statement of objection was notified to the Commission in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. As this statement of opposition was subsequently withdrawn, this designation should therefore be entered in the register,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The designation contained in the Annex to this Regulation shall be entered in the register.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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

Done at Brussels, 15 October 2007.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

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(2)  
  OJ C 148, 24.6.2006, p. 21.

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ANNEX

Agricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:

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

Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed

SPAIN

Coliflor de Calahorra (PGI)

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1202/2007

of 15 October 2007

fixing the import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 16 October 2007

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

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

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 of 28 June 1996 on rules of application (cereal sector import duties) for Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 (2), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 states that the import duty on products falling within CN codes 1001 10 00, 1001 90 91, ex 1001 90 99 (high quality common wheat), 1002, ex 1005 other than hybrid seed, and ex 1007 other than hybrids for sowing, is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by 55 %, minus the cif import price applicable to the consignment in question. However, that duty may not exceed the rate of duty in the Common Customs Tariff. |
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(1)

Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 states that the import duty on products falling within CN codes 1001 10 00, 1001 90 91, ex 1001 90 99 (high quality common wheat), 1002, ex 1005 other than hybrid seed, and ex 1007 other than hybrids for sowing, is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by 55 %, minus the cif import price applicable to the consignment in question. However, that duty may not exceed the rate of duty in the Common Customs Tariff.

| (2) | Article 10(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 lays down that, for the purposes of calculating the import duty referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, representative cif import prices are to be established on a regular basis for the products in question. |
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(2)

Article 10(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 lays down that, for the purposes of calculating the import duty referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, representative cif import prices are to be established on a regular basis for the products in question.

| (3) | Under Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96, the price to be used for the calculation of the import duty on products of CN codes 1001 10 00, 1001 90 91, ex 1001 90 99 (high quality common wheat), 1002 00, 1005 10 90, 1005 90 00 and 1007 00 90 is the daily cif representative import price determined as specified in Article 4 of that Regulation. |
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(3)

Under Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96, the price to be used for the calculation of the import duty on products of CN codes 1001 10 00, 1001 90 91, ex 1001 90 99 (high quality common wheat), 1002 00, 1005 10 90, 1005 90 00 and 1007 00 90 is the daily cif representative import price determined as specified in Article 4 of that Regulation.

| (4) | Import duties should be fixed for the period from 16 October 2007, and should apply until new import duties are fixed and enter into force, |
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(4)

Import duties should be fixed for the period from 16 October 2007, and should apply until new import duties are fixed and enter into force,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

From 16 October 2007, the import duties in the cereals sector referred to in Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 shall be those fixed in Annex I to this Regulation on the basis of the information contained in Annex II.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 16 October 2007.

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

Done at Brussels, 15 October 2007.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 735/2007 (OJ L 169, 29.6.2007, p. 6).

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(2)  
  OJ L 161, 29.6.1996, p. 125. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1816/2005 (OJ L 292, 8.11.2005, p. 5).

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ANNEX I

Import duties on the products referred to in Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 applicable from 16 October 2007

| CN code | Description | Import duties (1)

  (EUR/t) |
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| 1001 10 00 | Durum wheat, high quality | 0,00 |
| medium quality | 0,00 |
| low quality | 0,00 |
| 1001 90 91 | Common wheat seed | 0,00 |
| ex 1001 90 99 | High quality common wheat, other than for sowing | 0,00 |
| 1002 00 00 | Rye | 0,00 |
| 1005 10 90 | Maize seed other than hybrid | 0,00 |
| 1005 90 00 | Maize, other than seed (2) | 0,00 |
| 1007 00 90 | Grain sorghum other than hybrids for sowing | 0,00 |

CN code

Description

Import duties (1)

(EUR/t)

1001 10 00

Durum wheat, high quality

0,00

medium quality

0,00

low quality

0,00

1001 90 91

Common wheat seed

0,00

ex 1001 90 99

High quality common wheat, other than for sowing

0,00

1002 00 00

Rye

0,00

1005 10 90

Maize seed other than hybrid

0,00

1005 90 00

Maize, other than seed (2)

0,00

1007 00 90

Grain sorghum other than hybrids for sowing

0,00

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(1)  For goods arriving in the Community via the Atlantic Ocean or via the Suez Canal the importer may benefit, under Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96, from a reduction in the duty of:

| — | 3 EUR/t, where the port of unloading is on the Mediterranean Sea, or |
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3 EUR/t, where the port of unloading is on the Mediterranean Sea, or

| — | 2 EUR/t, where the port of unloading is in Denmark, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom or the Atlantic coast of the Iberian peninsula. |
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2 EUR/t, where the port of unloading is in Denmark, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom or the Atlantic coast of the Iberian peninsula.

(2)  The importer may benefit from a flatrate reduction of EUR 24 per tonne where the conditions laid down in Article 2(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 are met.

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ANNEX II

Factors for calculating the duties laid down in Annex I

1.10.2007-12.10.2007

| 1. | Averages over the reference period referred to in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96:











  (EUR/t) |
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| | Common wheat (*1) | Maize | Durum wheat, high quality | Durum wheat, medium quality (*2) | Durum wheat, low quality (*3) | Barley |
| Exchange | Minneapolis | Chicago | — | — | — | — |
| Quotation | 244,10 | 96,57 | — | — | — | — |
| Fob price USA | — | — | 371,11 | 361,11 | 341,11 | 190,09 |
| Gulf of Mexico premium | — | 19,47 | — | — | — | — |
| Great Lakes premium | 11,10 | — | — | — | — | — |

1.

(EUR/t)

Common wheat (*1)

Maize

Durum wheat, high quality

Durum wheat, medium quality (*2)

Durum wheat, low quality (*3)

Barley

Exchange

Minneapolis

Chicago

—

—

—

—

Quotation

244,10

96,57

—

—

—

—

Fob price USA

—

—

371,11

361,11

341,11

190,09

Gulf of Mexico premium

—

19,47

—

—

—

—

Great Lakes premium

11,10

—

—

—

—

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| 2. | Averages over the reference period referred to in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96:






  Freight costs: Gulf of Mexico–Rotterdam: | 46,79  EUR/t |
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| Freight costs: Great Lakes–Rotterdam: | 43,80  EUR/t |

2.

Freight costs: Gulf of Mexico–Rotterdam:

46,79  EUR/t

Freight costs: Great Lakes–Rotterdam:

43,80  EUR/t

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(*1)  Premium of 14 EUR/t incorporated (Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96).

(*2)  Discount of 10 EUR/t (Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96).

(*3)  Discount of 30 EUR/t (Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96).

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1203/2007

of 15 October 2007

fixing the A1 and B export refunds for fruit and vegetables (tomatoes, oranges, lemons, table grapes and apples)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 35(3),

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1961/2001 (2) lays down the detailed rules of application for export refunds on fruit and vegetables. |
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(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1961/2001 (2) lays down the detailed rules of application for export refunds on fruit and vegetables.

| (2) | Article 35(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 provides that, to the extent necessary for economically significant exports, the products exported by the Community may be covered by export refunds, within the limits resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty. |
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(2)

Article 35(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 provides that, to the extent necessary for economically significant exports, the products exported by the Community may be covered by export refunds, within the limits resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty.

| (3) | Under Article 35(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96, care must be taken to ensure that the trade flows previously brought about by the refund scheme are not disrupted. For this reason and because exports of fruit and vegetables are seasonal in nature, the quantities scheduled for each product should be fixed, based on the agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds established by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (3). These quantities must be allocated taking account of the perishability of the products concerned. |
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(3)

Under Article 35(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96, care must be taken to ensure that the trade flows previously brought about by the refund scheme are not disrupted. For this reason and because exports of fruit and vegetables are seasonal in nature, the quantities scheduled for each product should be fixed, based on the agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds established by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (3). These quantities must be allocated taking account of the perishability of the products concerned.

| (4) | Article 35(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 provides that refunds must be fixed in the light of the existing situation or outlook for fruit and vegetable prices on the Community market and supplies available on the one hand, and prices on the international market on the other hand. Account must also be taken of the transport and marketing costs and of the economic aspect of the exports planned. |
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(4)

Article 35(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 provides that refunds must be fixed in the light of the existing situation or outlook for fruit and vegetable prices on the Community market and supplies available on the one hand, and prices on the international market on the other hand. Account must also be taken of the transport and marketing costs and of the economic aspect of the exports planned.

| (5) | In accordance with Article 35(5) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96, prices on the Community market are to be established in the light of the most favourable prices from the export standpoint. |
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(5)

In accordance with Article 35(5) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96, prices on the Community market are to be established in the light of the most favourable prices from the export standpoint.

| (6) | The international trade situation or the special requirements of certain markets may call for the refund on a given product to vary according to its destination. |
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(6)

The international trade situation or the special requirements of certain markets may call for the refund on a given product to vary according to its destination.

| (7) | Tomatoes, oranges, lemons, table grapes and apples of classes Extra, I and II of the common quality standards can currently be exported in economically significant quantities. |
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(7)

Tomatoes, oranges, lemons, table grapes and apples of classes Extra, I and II of the common quality standards can currently be exported in economically significant quantities.

| (8) | In order to ensure the best use of available resources and in view of the structure of Community exports, it is appropriate to fix the A1 and B export refunds. |
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(8)

In order to ensure the best use of available resources and in view of the structure of Community exports, it is appropriate to fix the A1 and B export refunds.

| (9) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, |
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(9)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   For system A1, the refund rates, the refund application period and the scheduled quantities for the products concerned are fixed in the Annex hereto. For system B, the indicative refund rates, the licence application period and the scheduled quantities for the products concerned are fixed in the Annex hereto.

2.   The licences issued in respect of food aid as referred to in Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 (4) shall not count against the eligible quantities in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 25 October 2007.

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

Done at Brussels, 15 October 2007.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 47/2003 (OJ L 7, 11.1.2003, p. 64).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 268, 9.10.2001, p. 8. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 548/2007 (OJ L 130, 22.5.2007, p. 3).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 532/2007 (OJ L 125, 15.5.2007, p. 7).

3

(4)  
  OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2006 (OJ L 365, 21.12.2006, p. 52).

4

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 15 October 2007 fixing the export refunds on fruit and vegetables (tomatoes, oranges, lemons, table grapes and apples)

| Product code (1) | Destination (2) | System A1
  Refund application period 25.10.2007-24.12.2007 | System B
  Licence application period 1.11.2007-31.12.2007 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Refund amount
  (EUR/t net weight) | Scheduled quantiy
  (t) | Indicative refund amount
  (EUR/t net weight) | Scheduled quantity
  (t) |
| 0702 00 00 9100 | A00 | 20 | | 20 | 2 500 |
| 0805 10 20 9100 | A00 | 26 | | 26 | 28 333 |
| 0805 50 10 9100 | A00 | 50 | | 50 | 8 333 |
| 0806 10 10 9100 | A00 | 13 | | 13 | 833 |
| 0808 10 80 9100 | F04 , F09 | 22 | | 22 | 25 000 |

Product code (1)

Destination (2)

System A1

Refund application period 25.10.2007-24.12.2007

System B

Licence application period 1.11.2007-31.12.2007

Refund amount

(EUR/t net weight)

Scheduled quantiy

(t)

Indicative refund amount

(EUR/t net weight)

Scheduled quantity

(t)

0702 00 00 9100

A00

20

20

2 500

0805 10 20 9100

A00

26

26

28 333

0805 50 10 9100

A00

50

50

8 333

0806 10 10 9100

A00

13

13

833

0808 10 80 9100

F04 , F09

22

22

25 000

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(1)  The product codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), as amended.

(2)  The ‘
  A
  ’ series destination codes are set out in Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87.

The other destinations are defined as follows:

| F04 | : | Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Japan, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, Mexico, Costa Rica. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| F09 | : | The following destinations:






  — | Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Faeroe Islands, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Qalwain, Ras al Khaimah, Fujairah), Kuwait, Yemen, Syria, Iran, Jordan, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Panama, Ecuador and Colombia, |

F04

:

Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Japan, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, Mexico, Costa Rica.

F09

:

The following destinations:

—

Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Faeroe Islands, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Qalwain, Ras al Khaimah, Fujairah), Kuwait, Yemen, Syria, Iran, Jordan, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Panama, Ecuador and Colombia,

| — | African countries and territories except for South Africa, |
| --- | --- |

—

African countries and territories except for South Africa,

| — | destinations referred to in Article 36 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11). |
| --- | --- |

—

destinations referred to in Article 36 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 (OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11).

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1204/2007

of 15 October 2007

setting export refunds in the processed fruit and vegetable sector other than those granted on added sugar (provisionally preserved cherries, peeled tomatoes, sugar-preserved cherries, prepared hazelnuts, certain orange juices)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 16(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1429/95 (2) set implementing rules for export refunds on products processed from fruit and vegetables other than those granted for added sugar. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1429/95 (2) set implementing rules for export refunds on products processed from fruit and vegetables other than those granted for added sugar.

| (2) | Article 16(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 states that to the extent necessary to permit exportation of economically significant quantities export refunds can be granted on the products listed at Article 1(2)(a) of that Regulation within the limits ensuing from agreements concluded in line with Article 300 of the Treaty. Article 18(4) of that Regulation provides that if the refund on the sugar incorporated in the products listed in Article 1(2)(b) is insufficient to allow exportation of these products the refund set in line with Article 17 thereof shall apply to them. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 16(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 states that to the extent necessary to permit exportation of economically significant quantities export refunds can be granted on the products listed at Article 1(2)(a) of that Regulation within the limits ensuing from agreements concluded in line with Article 300 of the Treaty. Article 18(4) of that Regulation provides that if the refund on the sugar incorporated in the products listed in Article 1(2)(b) is insufficient to allow exportation of these products the refund set in line with Article 17 thereof shall apply to them.

| (3) | Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 requires that it be ensured that trade flows that have already arisen as a result of granting of export refunds are not disturbed. For that reason the quantities should be set product by product using the agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds established by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (3). |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 requires that it be ensured that trade flows that have already arisen as a result of granting of export refunds are not disturbed. For that reason the quantities should be set product by product using the agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds established by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (3).

| (4) | Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 requires that when refunds are set account is taken of the existing situation and outlook for prices and availability on the Community market of products processed from fruit and vegetables and for international trade prices, of marketing and transport costs and of the economic aspects of the exportation envisaged. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 requires that when refunds are set account is taken of the existing situation and outlook for prices and availability on the Community market of products processed from fruit and vegetables and for international trade prices, of marketing and transport costs and of the economic aspects of the exportation envisaged.

| (5) | Article 17(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 requires that when prices on the Community market are determined account is taken of the prices that are most favourable from the point of view of exportation. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Article 17(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 requires that when prices on the Community market are determined account is taken of the prices that are most favourable from the point of view of exportation.

| (6) | The international trade situation or specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to differentiate the refund on a given product by destination. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

The international trade situation or specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to differentiate the refund on a given product by destination.

| (7) | Economically significant exports can at present be made of provisionally preserved cherries, peeled tomatoes, sugar-preserved cherries, prepared hazelnuts and certain orange juices. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

Economically significant exports can at present be made of provisionally preserved cherries, peeled tomatoes, sugar-preserved cherries, prepared hazelnuts and certain orange juices.

| (8) | Export refund rates and quantities should therefore be set for these products. |
| --- | --- |

(8)

Export refund rates and quantities should therefore be set for these products.

| (9) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables, |
| --- | --- |

(9)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   Export refund rates in the processed fruit and vegetable sector, periods for lodging and for issuing licence applications and the quantities permitted are stipulated in the Annex hereto.

2.   Licences for food aid purposes issued as indicated in Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 (4) shall not be counted against the quantities indicated in the Annex hereto.

3.   Notwithstanding Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1429/95, licences shall be valid only until 31 December 2007.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 25 October 2007.

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

Done at Brussels, 15 October 2007.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29. Regulation as last amended by the Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ L 157, 21.6.2005, p. 203).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 141, 24.6.1995, p. 28. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 548/2007 (OJ L 130, 22.5.2007, p. 3).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 532/2007 (OJ L 125, 15.5.2007, p. 7).

3

(4)  
  OJ L 152, 24.6.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2006 (OJ L 365, 21.12.2006, p. 52).

4

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 15 October 2007 setting export refunds for the processed fruit and vegetable sector other than those granted on added sugar (provisionally preserved cherries, peeled tomatoes, sugar-preserved cherries, prepared hazelnuts, certain orange juices)

Period for lodging licence applications: 25 October 2007 to 14 December 2007.

Licence assignment period: November 2007 to December 2007.

| Product code (1) | Destination code (2) | Refund rate
  (EUR/t net) | Permitted quantities
  (t) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0812 10 00 9100 | F06 | 45 | 1 500 |
| 2002 10 10 9100 | A02 | 41 | 22 400 |
| 2006 00 31 9000
  2006 00 99 9100 | F06 | 138 | 250 |
| 2008 19 19 9100
  2008 19 99 9100 | A00 | 53 | 250 |
| 2009 11 99 9110
  2009 12 00 9111
  2009 19 98 9112 | A00 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 11 99 9150
  2009 19 98 9150 | A00 | 26 | 0 |

Product code (1)

Destination code (2)

Refund rate

(EUR/t net)

Permitted quantities

(t)

0812 10 00 9100

F06

45

1 500

2002 10 10 9100

A02

41

22 400

2006 00 31 9000

2006 00 99 9100

F06

138

250

2008 19 19 9100

2008 19 99 9100

A00

53

250

2009 11 99 9110

2009 12 00 9111

2009 19 98 9112

A00

5

0

2009 11 99 9150

2009 19 98 9150

A00

26

0

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(1)  The descriptions corresponding to the product codes are contained in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), as amended.

(2)  The meanings of the A series destination codes are given in Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87, as amended.

The other destinations are:

| F06 | All destinations except the countries of North America. |
| --- | --- |

F06

All destinations except the countries of North America.

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

DECISIONS

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 9 October 2007

on the appointment of one member of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies for its third mandate

(2007/666/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Commission Decision 2005/383/EC of 11 May 2005 (1) on the renewal of the mandate of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies,

Whereas:

| (1) | Dr C. CASINI has resigned as a Member of the EGE, consequently to his appointment as MEP, by letter of 12 July 2006. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Dr C. CASINI has resigned as a Member of the EGE, consequently to his appointment as MEP, by letter of 12 July 2006.

| (2) | On 15 March 2007 the Commission published a call for applications regarding the selection of a new member of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies and a Jury composed of senior Commission staff has evaluated the applications received and prepared a shortlist for the Commission Decision, |
| --- | --- |

(2)

On 15 March 2007 the Commission published a call for applications regarding the selection of a new member of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies and a Jury composed of senior Commission staff has evaluated the applications received and prepared a shortlist for the Commission Decision,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Mr Francesco D. BUSNELLI is appointed as EGE member for the period covered by the current EGE (2005-09), as a replacement of former EGE Member Carlo CASINI.

Article 2

The new EGE member’s mandate enters into force on the same day as the adoption of the present Decision.

Done at Brussels, 9 October 2007.

For the Commission

The President

José Manuel BARROSO

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(1)  
  OJ L 127, 20.5.2005, p. 17.

1

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 15 October 2007

authorising the use of at risk bovine animals until the end of their productive lives in Germany following official confirmation of the presence of BSE

(notified under document number C(2007) 4648)

(Only the German text is authentic)

(2007/667/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 13(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 lays down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) in animals. The first subparagraph of Article 13(1) of that Regulation provides for eradication measures to be applied when the presence of a TSE has been officially confirmed. Those measures consist in particular in the killing and complete destruction of the animals and products of animal origin which have been identified as being at risk (at risk bovine animals) due to an epidemiological link with the affected animals. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 lays down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) in animals. The first subparagraph of Article 13(1) of that Regulation provides for eradication measures to be applied when the presence of a TSE has been officially confirmed. Those measures consist in particular in the killing and complete destruction of the animals and products of animal origin which have been identified as being at risk (at risk bovine animals) due to an epidemiological link with the affected animals.

| (2) | Germany has submitted to the Commission a request for a decision to allow the use of at risk bovine animals until the end of their productive lives by way of derogation from point (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Germany has submitted to the Commission a request for a decision to allow the use of at risk bovine animals until the end of their productive lives by way of derogation from point (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001.

| (3) | The control measures submitted by Germany provide for strict movement restriction and traceability of bovine animals in such a way that the current level of protection of human and animal health is not endangered. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The control measures submitted by Germany provide for strict movement restriction and traceability of bovine animals in such a way that the current level of protection of human and animal health is not endangered.

| (4) | On the basis of a favourable risk assessment, Germany should therefore be allowed to use at risk bovine animals until the end of their productive lives provided that certain conditions are met. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

On the basis of a favourable risk assessment, Germany should therefore be allowed to use at risk bovine animals until the end of their productive lives provided that certain conditions are met.

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
| --- | --- |

(5)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

1.   By way of derogation from point (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, Germany may use bovine animals referred to in the second and third indents of point 1(a) of Annex VII to that Regulation until the end of their productive lives under the conditions provided for in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of this Article.

2.   Germany shall ensure that the bovine animals referred to in paragraph 1:

| (a) | are permanently traceable in the computerised database provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2); |
| --- | --- |

(a)

are permanently traceable in the computerised database provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2);

| (b) | are only moved from their holding under official supervision and for the purpose of destruction; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

are only moved from their holding under official supervision and for the purpose of destruction;

| (c) | are not dispatched to other Member States or exported to third countries. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

are not dispatched to other Member States or exported to third countries.

3.   Germany shall carry out regular checks to verify the correct implementation of this Decision.

4.   Germany shall keep the Commission and the other Member States informed of the use of the bovine animals as referred to in paragraph 1 through the Standing Committee of the Food Chain and Animal Health.

Germany shall also present related information in the annual report provided for in Article 6(4) of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 15 October 2007.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 147, 31.5.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 727/2007 (OJ L 165, 27.6.2007, p. 8).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 204, 11.8.2000, p. 1.

2

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Corrigenda

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Corrigendum to Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications

(
  Official Journal of the European Union L 255 of 30 September 2005
  )

| 1. | In Article 21(7) of the Directive, the second subparagraph shall be replaced as follows: |
| --- | --- |

1.

In Article 21(7) of the Directive, the second subparagraph shall be replaced as follows:

‘The Commission shall publish an appropriate communication in the Official Journal of the European Union, indicating the titles adopted by the Member States for evidence of formal qualifications and, where appropriate, the body which issues the evidence of formal qualifications, the certificate which accompanies it and the corresponding professional title referred to in Annex V, points 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.3.3, 5.4.2, 5.5.2, 5.6.2 and 5.7.1 respectively.’

| 2. | In Annex II.1 ‘Paramedical and childcare training courses’, the duration of the training as set out in Annex C of Directive 92/51/EEC is modified as follows: | On page 55, under ‘in Germany’, the following sentence shall be inserted after ‘— speech therapist (Sprachtherapeut(in));’:

  ‘which represent education and training courses of a total duration of at least thirteen years, comprising:






  — | either at least three years of vocational training in a specialised school culminating in an examination, in some cases supplemented by a one or two-year specialisation course culminating in an examination, |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

2.

In Annex II.1 ‘Paramedical and childcare training courses’, the duration of the training as set out in Annex C of Directive 92/51/EEC is modified as follows:

On page 55, under ‘in Germany’, the following sentence shall be inserted after ‘— speech therapist (Sprachtherapeut(in));’:

‘which represent education and training courses of a total duration of at least thirteen years, comprising:

—

either at least three years of vocational training in a specialised school culminating in an examination, in some cases supplemented by a one or two-year specialisation course culminating in an examination,

| — | or at least two and a half years in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least six months or by a traineeship of at least six months in an approved establishment, |
| --- | --- |

—

or at least two and a half years in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least six months or by a traineeship of at least six months in an approved establishment,

| — | or at least two years in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least one year or by a traineeship of at least one year in an approved establishment.’ |
| --- | --- |

—

or at least two years in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least one year or by a traineeship of at least one year in an approved establishment.’

| | On page 55, under ‘in Italy’, the following sentence shall be inserted after ‘— optician (ottico);’:

  ‘which represent education and training courses of a total duration of at least thirteen years, comprising:






  — | either at least three years of vocational training in a specialised school culminating in an examination, in some cases supplemented by a one or two-year specialisation course culminating in an examination, |
| --- | --- | --- |

On page 55, under ‘in Italy’, the following sentence shall be inserted after ‘— optician (ottico);’:

‘which represent education and training courses of a total duration of at least thirteen years, comprising:

—

either at least three years of vocational training in a specialised school culminating in an examination, in some cases supplemented by a one or two-year specialisation course culminating in an examination,

| — | or at least two and a half years in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least six months or by a traineeship of at least six months in an approved establishment, |
| --- | --- |

—

or at least two and a half years in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least six months or by a traineeship of at least six months in an approved establishment,

| — | or at least two years in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least one year or by a traineeship of at least one year in an approved establishment.’ |
| --- | --- |

—

or at least two years in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least one year or by a traineeship of at least one year in an approved establishment.’

| | On page 56, under ‘in Luxembourg’, the following sentence shall be inserted after ‘— childcare worker (éducateur/trice);’


  ‘which represent education and training courses of a total duration of at least thirteen years, comprising:






  — | either at least three years of vocational training in a specialised school culminating in an examination, in some cases supplemented by a one or two-year specialisation course culminating in an examination, |
| --- | --- | --- |

On page 56, under ‘in Luxembourg’, the following sentence shall be inserted after ‘— childcare worker (éducateur/trice);’

‘which represent education and training courses of a total duration of at least thirteen years, comprising:

—

either at least three years of vocational training in a specialised school culminating in an examination, in some cases supplemented by a one or two-year specialisation course culminating in an examination,

| — | or at least two and a half years in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least six months or by a traineeship of at least six months in an approved establishment, |
| --- | --- |

—

or at least two and a half years in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least six months or by a traineeship of at least six months in an approved establishment,

| — | or at least two years in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least one year or by a traineeship of at least one year in an approved establishment.’ |
| --- | --- |

—

or at least two years in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least one year or by a traineeship of at least one year in an approved establishment.’

| | On page 57, under ‘in the Netherlands’:







  for | : | ‘which represent education and training courses of a total duration of at least thirteen years, comprising:






  (i) | at least three years of vocational training in a specialised school culminating in an examination, in some cases supplemented by a one- or two-year specialisation course culminating in an examination, or |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

On page 57, under ‘in the Netherlands’:

for

:

‘which represent education and training courses of a total duration of at least thirteen years, comprising:

(i)

at least three years of vocational training in a specialised school culminating in an examination, in some cases supplemented by a one- or two-year specialisation course culminating in an examination, or

| (ii) | at least two and a half years of vocational training in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least six months or by a traineeship of at least six months in an approved establishment, or |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

at least two and a half years of vocational training in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least six months or by a traineeship of at least six months in an approved establishment, or

| (iii) | at least two years of vocational training in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least one year or by a traineeship of at least one year in an approved establishment, or |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

at least two years of vocational training in a specialised school culminating in an examination and supplemented by work experience of at least one year or by a traineeship of at least one year in an approved establishment, or

| (iv) | in the case of the veterinary assistant (dierenartsassistent) three years of vocational training in a specialised school (MBO-scheme) or alternatively three years of vocational training in the dual apprenticeship system (LLW), both of which culminate in an examination.’, |
| --- | --- |

(iv)

in the case of the veterinary assistant (dierenartsassistent) three years of vocational training in a specialised school (MBO-scheme) or alternatively three years of vocational training in the dual apprenticeship system (LLW), both of which culminate in an examination.’,

read

:

‘which represent education and training courses of a total duration of at least thirteen years, comprising three years of vocational training in a specialised school (MBO-scheme) or alternatively three years of vocational training in the dual apprenticeship system (LLW), both of which culminate in an examination.’

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