# Official Journal C 107/2013

| | ISSN 1977-091X
  doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2013.107.eng |
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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 107 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5613 April 2013 |

ISSN 1977-091X

doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2013.107.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 107

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5613 April 2013

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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 |
| 2013/C 107/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6801 — Rosneft/TNK-BP) (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2013/C 107/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6853 — Flextronics International/Certain Assets Belonging to Motorola Mobility) (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2013/C 107/03 | SESAR Joint Undertaking — Adoption of Revised Budget 2012 | 2 |

Notice No

Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2013/C 107/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6801 — Rosneft/TNK-BP) (
  1
  )

1

1

2013/C 107/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6853 — Flextronics International/Certain Assets Belonging to Motorola Mobility) (
  1
  )

1

1

2013/C 107/03

SESAR Joint Undertaking — Adoption of Revised Budget 2012

2

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 107/04 | Euro exchange rates | 3 |
| 2013/C 107/05 | Commission Decision of 11 April 2013 setting up an expert group on measures against illicit trafficking in firearms to safeguard the EU's internal security (the Firearms Expert Group) | 4 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2013/C 107/04

Euro exchange rates

3

2013/C 107/05

Commission Decision of 11 April 2013 setting up an expert group on measures against illicit trafficking in firearms to safeguard the EU's internal security (the Firearms Expert Group)

4

| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 107/06 | Call for proposals for indirect actions under the multi-annual EU programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies (Safer Internet) (
  1
  ) | 7 |
| | European Food Safety Authority |
| 2013/C 107/07 | Call for expressions of interest for membership of the Scientific Panels of the European Food Safety Authority (Parma, Italy) | 11 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 107/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6891 — Agrofert/Lieken) (
  1
  ) | 19 |
| 2013/C 107/09 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6842 — Goldman Sachs/TPG Lundy/Verna Group) (
  1
  ) | 20 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

2013/C 107/06

Call for proposals for indirect actions under the multi-annual EU programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies (Safer Internet) (
  1
  )

1

7

European Food Safety Authority

2013/C 107/07

Call for expressions of interest for membership of the Scientific Panels of the European Food Safety Authority (Parma, Italy)

11

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2013/C 107/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6891 — Agrofert/Lieken) (
  1
  )

1

19

2013/C 107/09

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6842 — Goldman Sachs/TPG Lundy/Verna Group) (
  1
  )

1

20

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.6801 — Rosneft/TNK-BP)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 107/01

On 8 March 2013, 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 32013M6801. 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 32013M6801. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.6853 — Flextronics International/Certain Assets Belonging to Motorola Mobility)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 107/02

On 8 March 2013, 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 32013M6853. 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 32013M6853. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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SESAR Joint Undertaking — Adoption of Revised Budget 2012

2013/C 107/03

Following the adoption of the SESAR Joint Undertaking (the ‘SJU’) Budget 2012 by the Administrative Board of the SJU (ref. ADB(D) 09-2011), as published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 31 March 2012 (ref. 2012/C 96/06), the Administrative Board of the SJU has adopted two revisions hereof, one at its meeting in October 2012 (ref. ADB(D) 12-2012) and one in December 2012 (ref. ADB(D) 14-2012). The relevant Administrative Board decisions can be found on the SJU website at: http://www.sesarju.eu/about/adbmeetings

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

12 April 2013

2013/C 107/04

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,3052 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 129,54 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4552 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,84970 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 8,3373 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,2167 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,4820 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,871 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 294,55 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7006 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1040 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,3890 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,3353 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,2396 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3207 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,1303 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,5182 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,6153 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 474,85 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,6565 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,0819 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,6125 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 670,52 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 3,9662 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 53,903 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 40,4950 |
| THB | Thai baht | 37,890 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,5827 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 15,7440 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 71,1660 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3052

JPY

Japanese yen

129,54

DKK

Danish krone

7,4552

GBP

Pound sterling

0,84970

SEK

Swedish krona

8,3373

CHF

Swiss franc

1,2167

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,4820

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,871

HUF

Hungarian forint

294,55

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7006

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1040

RON

Romanian leu

4,3890

TRY

Turkish lira

2,3353

AUD

Australian dollar

1,2396

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3207

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,1303

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,5182

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,6153

KRW

South Korean won

1 474,85

ZAR

South African rand

11,6565

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,0819

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,6125

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 670,52

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

3,9662

PHP

Philippine peso

53,903

RUB

Russian rouble

40,4950

THB

Thai baht

37,890

BRL

Brazilian real

2,5827

MXN

Mexican peso

15,7440

INR

Indian rupee

71,1660

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 11 April 2013

setting up an expert group on measures against illicit trafficking in firearms to safeguard the EU's internal security (‘the Firearms Expert Group’)

2013/C 107/05

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Whereas:

| (1) | The European Union’s internal security policies have evolved over recent years. The Lisbon Treaty provisions on internal security enabled the development of an Internal Security Strategy based on promoting concerted action to address common security challenges (1). |
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(1)

The European Union’s internal security policies have evolved over recent years. The Lisbon Treaty provisions on internal security enabled the development of an Internal Security Strategy based on promoting concerted action to address common security challenges (1).

| (2) | The Stockholm Programme — An open and secure Europe serving and protecting citizens highlighted trafficking in firearms among the threats to the EU’s internal security (2). |
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(2)

The Stockholm Programme — An open and secure Europe serving and protecting citizens highlighted trafficking in firearms among the threats to the EU’s internal security (2).

| (3) | In order to ensure that the Commission is able to call upon the expertise of specialists on matters concerning trafficking in firearms, developments in related security threats and the evolving requirements of competent authorities, it is necessary to set up a group of experts in this field, and to define its tasks and its structure. |
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(3)

In order to ensure that the Commission is able to call upon the expertise of specialists on matters concerning trafficking in firearms, developments in related security threats and the evolving requirements of competent authorities, it is necessary to set up a group of experts in this field, and to define its tasks and its structure.

| (4) | The group should help to develop and disseminate guidance on best practice in the area of the fight against the illicit trafficking in firearms at an operational level, and to review the effectiveness of that guidance. |
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(4)

The group should help to develop and disseminate guidance on best practice in the area of the fight against the illicit trafficking in firearms at an operational level, and to review the effectiveness of that guidance.

| (5) | The group should be composed of experts from the internal security field, including producers of firearms and researchers and any other individuals who in the Commission’s view offer valuable expertise which may assist the Commission with possible drafting legislative proposals and policy initiatives to improve measures against this illicit trafficking in firearms to safeguard the EU's internal security. |
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(5)

The group should be composed of experts from the internal security field, including producers of firearms and researchers and any other individuals who in the Commission’s view offer valuable expertise which may assist the Commission with possible drafting legislative proposals and policy initiatives to improve measures against this illicit trafficking in firearms to safeguard the EU's internal security.

| (6) | Rules on disclosure of information by members of the group should be laid down. |
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(6)

Rules on disclosure of information by members of the group should be laid down.

| (7) | Personal data should be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (3). |
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(7)

Personal data should be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (3).

| (8) | It is appropriate to fix a five-year period for the application of this decision. The Commission will in due time consider the advisability of an extension, |
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(8)

It is appropriate to fix a five-year period for the application of this decision. The Commission will in due time consider the advisability of an extension,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Subject matter

The group of experts on measures against the illicit trafficking in firearms to safeguard the EU's internal security (‘the group’) is hereby set up.

Article 2

Tasks

1.   The group shall:

| (a) | provide a forum for dialogue and for sharing experience on existing and future measures to combat the illicit trafficking in firearms and to share experience and best practice on questions related to illicit firearms trafficking in order to help the Commission to prepare legislative proposals and policy initiatives to improve measures against this crime; |
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(a)

provide a forum for dialogue and for sharing experience on existing and future measures to combat the illicit trafficking in firearms and to share experience and best practice on questions related to illicit firearms trafficking in order to help the Commission to prepare legislative proposals and policy initiatives to improve measures against this crime;

| (b) | exchange information about changes in technologies relating to firearms and in the legitimate requirements of competent internal security authorities of Member States which are relevant to the application of EU legislation and relevant provision of international conventions related to illicit trafficking; |
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(b)

exchange information about changes in technologies relating to firearms and in the legitimate requirements of competent internal security authorities of Member States which are relevant to the application of EU legislation and relevant provision of international conventions related to illicit trafficking;

| (c) | monitor the evolution of policy on the fight against the illicit trafficking in firearms and identify difficulties which have emerged at national or cross-border level in relation to the implementation of the EU legislation and relevant provisions of international conventions from the perspective of competent law enforcement authorities; |
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(c)

monitor the evolution of policy on the fight against the illicit trafficking in firearms and identify difficulties which have emerged at national or cross-border level in relation to the implementation of the EU legislation and relevant provisions of international conventions from the perspective of competent law enforcement authorities;

| (d) | identify best practice in matters relating to the fight against trafficking in firearms. |
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(d)

identify best practice in matters relating to the fight against trafficking in firearms.

2.   The activities of the group shall be without prejudice to those of the Contact Group of national experts on firearms already established by the Directive 91/477/EEC as amended by the Directive 2008/51/EC which has sole competence to discuss the issues covered by these Directives relating to legal trade in civil firearms.

Article 3

Consultation

The Commission may consult the group on any matter relating to firearms trafficking relevant to the prevention, investigation, detection and prosecution of serious crime.

Article 4

Membership — Appointment

1.   The members of the expert group shall be:

| (a) | Member States’ law enforcement authorities (up to nine members); |
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(a)

Member States’ law enforcement authorities (up to nine members);

| (b) | Experts from universities, research institutes and non-governmental organisations (up to three members); |
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(b)

Experts from universities, research institutes and non-governmental organisations (up to three members);

| (c) | Associations of European producers of firearms (up to two members); |
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(c)

Associations of European producers of firearms (up to two members);

| (d) | The European Police Office (one member). |
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(d)

The European Police Office (one member).

2.   Member States' authorities and the European Police Office referred to in points (a) and (d) of paragraph 1 shall nominate their representatives. Members referred to in point (b) of paragraph 1 will be appointed, in their personal capacity, by the Director General of DG Home Affairs following an open call for applications to become a member of the expert group. Members referred to in point (c) of paragraph 1 will be appointed by the Director General of DG Home Affairs following an open call for applications. Members of the expert group are appointed for five years. They shall remain in office until they are replaced or their term of office ends. Their term of office may be renewed.

Concerning members referred to in points (b) and (c) of paragraph 1, provision may be made for the same number of alternates as members to be appointed. Alternates shall be appointed in accordance with the same conditions as members; alternates automatically replace any members who are absent or indisposed. If both a Member and his/her alternate are absent or indisposed, Members may, with the agreement of the Chair of the group, nominate experts to represent them at meetings.

3.   Members who are no longer capable of contributing effectively to the expert group’s deliberations, who resign or who do not comply with the conditions set out in Article 339 of the Treaty may be replaced for the remainder of their term of office.

4.   Members appointed in a personal capacity shall act independently and in the public interest.

5.   The names of members shall be published in the Register of Commission Expert Groups and Other Similar Entities (‘the Register’).

6.   Personal data shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001.

Article 5

Operation

1.   The group shall be chaired by a representative of the Commission.

2.   In agreement with the Commission services, the group may set up sub-groups to examine specific questions on the basis of terms of reference defined by the group. Such sub-groups shall be disbanded as soon as their mandate is fulfilled.

The Commission's representative may invite experts from outside the group, including representatives of the European External Action Service, with specific competence in a subject on the agenda to participate in the work of the group or sub-group on an ad hoc basis.

3.   Members of the group and their representatives, as well as invited experts and observers, shall comply with the obligations of professional secrecy laid down by the Treaties and their implementing rules, as well as with the Commission’s rules on security regarding the protection of EU classified information, laid down in the Annex to Commission Decision 2001/844/EC (4). Should they fail to respect these obligations, the Commission may take all appropriate measures.

4.   The meetings of the group and sub-groups shall be held on Commission premises. The Commission shall provide secretarial services. Other Commission officials with an interest in the proceedings may attend meetings of the group and its sub-groups.

5.   The group shall adopt rules of procedure on the basis of the standard rules of procedure adopted by the Commission.

The Chair of the group shall keep the European External Action Service (EEAS) informed on the work of the group.

6.   The Commission will make available all relevant documents (such as agendas, minutes and participants’ submissions), either in the Register of Commission Expert Groups and Other Similar Entities or via a link from the Register to a dedicated website where the information can be found. Exceptions to systematic publication should be foreseen where disclosure of a document would undermine the protection of a public or private interest as defined in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001.

Article 6

Meeting expenses

1.   Participants in the group shall not be remunerated for the services they render.

2.   Travel and subsistence expenses incurred by participants in the activities of the group shall be reimbursed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions in force within the Commission.

3.   Such expenses shall be reimbursed within the limits of the available appropriations allocated under the annual procedure for the allocation of resources.

Article 7

Applicability

This Decision shall apply until five years after adoption.

Done at Brussels, 11 April 2013.

For the Commission

Cecilia MALMSTRÖM

Member of the Commission

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(1)  OJ C 115, 9.5.2008.

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(2)  OJ C 115, 4.5.2010.

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(3)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.

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(4)  OJ L 317, 3.12.2001, p. 1.

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

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Call for proposals for indirect actions under the multi-annual EU programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies (‘Safer Internet’)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 107/06

| 1. | In accordance with Decision No 1351/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 adopting a multi-annual Community programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies (1) (‘Safer Internet’), the European Commission hereby invites proposals for actions to be financed under the programme.
  ‘Safer Internet’ is based on four actions:






  (a) | ensuring public awareness; |
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1.

In accordance with Decision No 1351/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 adopting a multi-annual Community programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies (1) (‘Safer Internet’), the European Commission hereby invites proposals for actions to be financed under the programme.

‘Safer Internet’ is based on four actions:

(a)

ensuring public awareness;

| (b) | fighting against illegal content and tackling harmful conduct online; |
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(b)

fighting against illegal content and tackling harmful conduct online;

| (c) | promoting a safer online environment; |
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(c)

promoting a safer online environment;

| (d) | establishing a knowledge base. |
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(d)

establishing a knowledge base.

The programme is a successor of the ‘Safer Internet’ plus programme (2005-2008).

| 2. | In conformity with Article 3 of the European Parliament and Council Decision, a work programme (2) was drawn up by the European Commission to serve as the basis for implementing the programme in 2013. The work programme contains further information about the objectives, priorities, indicative budget and types of actions referred to in this call notice and the eligibility rules for taking part. |
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2.

In conformity with Article 3 of the European Parliament and Council Decision, a work programme (2) was drawn up by the European Commission to serve as the basis for implementing the programme in 2013. The work programme contains further information about the objectives, priorities, indicative budget and types of actions referred to in this call notice and the eligibility rules for taking part.

| 3. | Information on how to prepare and submit proposals and on the evaluation process is given in the guide for proposers (3).
  This documentation can be obtained, along with the work programme and any other information relating to this call, from the European Commission using the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology |
| Media and Data |
| Inclusion, Skills and Youth |
| EUFO 2268 |
| 2920 Luxembourg |
| LUXEMBOURG |
| Fax +352 4301-34079 |
| E-mail: CNECT-SAFERINTERNET@ec.europa.eu |
| Internet: https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/news/safer-internet-programme-call-proposals-2013 |

3.

Information on how to prepare and submit proposals and on the evaluation process is given in the guide for proposers (3).

This documentation can be obtained, along with the work programme and any other information relating to this call, from the European Commission using the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology

Media and Data

Inclusion, Skills and Youth

EUFO 2268

2920 Luxembourg

LUXEMBOURG

Fax +352 4301-34079

E-mail: CNECT-SAFERINTERNET@ec.europa.eu

Internet: https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/news/safer-internet-programme-call-proposals-2013

| 4. | Proposals may be made for the call parts identified below. Applicants wishing to make proposals for more than one call part should make separate proposals for each part. |
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4.

Proposals may be made for the call parts identified below. Applicants wishing to make proposals for more than one call part should make separate proposals for each part.

| 5. | The indicative total budget available for this call under the 2013 budget is EUR 2 275 600 of EU contribution (4).
  Grants to proposals submitted in response to this call will be awarded through grant agreements.
  The evaluation of proposals will give rise to a list of proposals to be funded. This list may be complemented by a reserve list of proposals of sufficient quality, to be funded in case of budget availability. |
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5.

The indicative total budget available for this call under the 2013 budget is EUR 2 275 600 of EU contribution (4).

Grants to proposals submitted in response to this call will be awarded through grant agreements.

The evaluation of proposals will give rise to a list of proposals to be funded. This list may be complemented by a reserve list of proposals of sufficient quality, to be funded in case of budget availability.

| 6. | The call for proposals under this work programme is open to all legal entities established in the Member States. It is also open to participation of legal entities established in EFTA States which are contracting parties to the EEA Agreement (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).
  It is further open to participation of legal entities established in other countries under the conditions set out in Article 2 of the programme Decision (5), provided that a bilateral agreement is signed. If proposals submitted by legal entities from these countries are selected for funding, a grant agreement will only be signed once the necessary steps have been taken for the country concerned to join the programme through signature of a bilateral agreement. Up to date information on which countries are part of the programme is available on the programme web site at: http://ec.europa.eu/saferinternet
  Legal entities established in non-EU countries other than those referred to above and international organisations may take part in all projects at their own expense. |
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6.

The call for proposals under this work programme is open to all legal entities established in the Member States. It is also open to participation of legal entities established in EFTA States which are contracting parties to the EEA Agreement (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).

It is further open to participation of legal entities established in other countries under the conditions set out in Article 2 of the programme Decision (5), provided that a bilateral agreement is signed. If proposals submitted by legal entities from these countries are selected for funding, a grant agreement will only be signed once the necessary steps have been taken for the country concerned to join the programme through signature of a bilateral agreement. Up to date information on which countries are part of the programme is available on the programme web site at: http://ec.europa.eu/saferinternet

Legal entities established in non-EU countries other than those referred to above and international organisations may take part in all projects at their own expense.

Part 1 —   Call parts

Action 1 and action 2:   EUROPEAN NETWORK OF ‘SAFER INTERNET’ CENTRES
   (6)

| 7. | Identifier: 1.1. PILOT PLATFORM FOR ‘SAFER INTERNET’ CENTRES

  The programme invites proposals for ‘a pilot project’ with the following objectives:






  (a) | to plan, develop and test a pilot platform to share resources, services and good practices for ‘Safer Internet’ centres; |
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7.

Identifier: 1.1. PILOT PLATFORM FOR ‘SAFER INTERNET’ CENTRES

The programme invites proposals for ‘a pilot project’ with the following objectives:

(a)

to plan, develop and test a pilot platform to share resources, services and good practices for ‘Safer Internet’ centres;

| (b) | to establish a pilot database which enhances the network of hotlines' capacity to identify child pornography and analyse child abuse images and videos. The results of the project must be made accessible to INHOPE member hotlines and law enforcement agencies beyond the end of the project. |
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(b)

to establish a pilot database which enhances the network of hotlines' capacity to identify child pornography and analyse child abuse images and videos. The results of the project must be made accessible to INHOPE member hotlines and law enforcement agencies beyond the end of the project.

The specific conditions and requirements for this pilot project are set out in further detail in the work programme.

The potential end users/target group of the pilot platform shall be at least 10 ‘Safer Internet’ centres.

The pilot should end indicatively by October 2014.

The pilot project will be carried out as an integrated network and the coordinators will receive up to 100 % of direct eligible costs (as defined in the model grant agreement) excluding indirect costs (overheads).

Action 3:   PROMOTING A SAFER ONLINE ENVIRONMENT

| 8. | Identifier: 3.1. THEMATIC NETWORK: NGO NETWORK FOR CHILD PROTECTION ON THE INTERNET

  The programme invites to set up a ‘thematic network’ for child protection on the Internet to ensure that protection and children’s rights will be included on the agenda when issues to do with Internet governance, cybercrime and Internet and online security/safety are discussed by the relevant national and international actors.
  The specific conditions and requirements for this thematic network are set out in further detail in the work programme.
  The costs of the network coordinator for coordinating and implementing the network are covered at a rate of up to 100 % of direct eligible costs (as defined in the model grant agreement), excluding indirect costs (overheads). Network members cover their own running costs except travel to network meetings, which may be reimbursed under the network budget. |
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8.

Identifier: 3.1. THEMATIC NETWORK: NGO NETWORK FOR CHILD PROTECTION ON THE INTERNET

The programme invites to set up a ‘thematic network’ for child protection on the Internet to ensure that protection and children’s rights will be included on the agenda when issues to do with Internet governance, cybercrime and Internet and online security/safety are discussed by the relevant national and international actors.

The specific conditions and requirements for this thematic network are set out in further detail in the work programme.

The costs of the network coordinator for coordinating and implementing the network are covered at a rate of up to 100 % of direct eligible costs (as defined in the model grant agreement), excluding indirect costs (overheads). Network members cover their own running costs except travel to network meetings, which may be reimbursed under the network budget.

Part 2 —   Evaluation criteria

The evaluation of proposals will be based on the principles of transparency and equality of treatment. It will be carried out by the Commission with the assistance of independent experts. Each submission will be assessed on the basis of the evaluation criteria, which are divided in three categories: eligibility criteria, award criteria, selection criteria. Only proposals meeting the requirements of the eligibility criteria shall be evaluated further. The description of these criteria is presented below.

9.   Eligibility criteria

On receipt, all proposals and applications will be subject to an eligibility check, to ensure that they conform to the requirements of the call, and to the submission procedure.

The following checks will be carried out:

| — | receipt of proposal by the Commission on or before the deadline date and time established in the call, |
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receipt of proposal by the Commission on or before the deadline date and time established in the call,

| — | proposal completeness. Proposals which are substantially incomplete — that is to say that the forms do not include sufficient information to identify the partners, their legal status and to evaluate the scope of the proposed project — will be excluded. |
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proposal completeness. Proposals which are substantially incomplete — that is to say that the forms do not include sufficient information to identify the partners, their legal status and to evaluate the scope of the proposed project — will be excluded.

In addition, proposers must certify that they are not in one of the situations listed in the work programme which would exclude them from participation.

10.   Award criteria

In order to evaluate the relative merit of proposals received, each means to implement the programme (integrated networks, targeted and knowledge enhancement projects, and thematic networks) will have its specific set of award criteria, with specific weightings. The description of these award criteria is presented in the ‘Safer Internet’ 2013 work programme (7).

11.   Selection criteria

Selection criteria will ensure that the applicants possess the resources to co-finance the project and the professional competencies and qualifications required to complete the work successfully.

Selection criteria are applied on the basis of the information supplied in the proposal. If this identifies cases of weak financial capacity or professional competence it may necessitate compensating actions such as financial guarantees or other actions. Successful proposals called to negotiations will be the subject of a formal legal and financial validation as a requirement to the issuing of a grant agreement.

The description of the selection criteria is presented in the ‘Safer Internet’ 2013 work programme.

Part 3 —   Administrative details and deadline

| 12. | Proposals must be prepared using the forms in the guide for proposers, and sent on paper in one (1) original and five (5) copies, accompanied by an electronic copy on CD-Rom, to the Commission at the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology |
| Media and Data |
| Inclusion, Skills and Youth |
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| 2920 Luxembourg |
| LUXEMBOURG |

12.

Proposals must be prepared using the forms in the guide for proposers, and sent on paper in one (1) original and five (5) copies, accompanied by an electronic copy on CD-Rom, to the Commission at the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology

Media and Data

Inclusion, Skills and Youth

EUFO 2268

2920 Luxembourg

LUXEMBOURG

| 13. | Deadline for receipt of all proposals: 23 May 2013 at 17.00 (Luxembourg local time).

  Proposals arriving later than the deadline, or sent by fax or e-mail will be excluded. |
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13.

Deadline for receipt of all proposals: 23 May 2013 at 17.00 (Luxembourg local time).

Proposals arriving later than the deadline, or sent by fax or e-mail will be excluded.

| 14. | Indicative evaluation and selection timetable: the evaluation will take place within two months from the closing date of this call. Applicants will be informed on the results of their application after the evaluation has taken place (tentatively in September) and the grant agreement will be signed by the end of 2013. The timing of some new projects will take account of existing grant agreements so as to ensure absence of overlapping with similar activities as well as continuity of activities. In such cases applicants may request that the action starts between the submission date of their proposal and the signature of the grant agreement. |
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14.

Indicative evaluation and selection timetable: the evaluation will take place within two months from the closing date of this call. Applicants will be informed on the results of their application after the evaluation has taken place (tentatively in September) and the grant agreement will be signed by the end of 2013. The timing of some new projects will take account of existing grant agreements so as to ensure absence of overlapping with similar activities as well as continuity of activities. In such cases applicants may request that the action starts between the submission date of their proposal and the signature of the grant agreement.

| 15. | In all correspondence relating to this call (e.g. when requesting information or submitting a proposal) please make sure to cite the applicable call part identifier.
  In submitting a proposal, applicants accept the procedures and conditions as described in this call and in the documents to which it refers.
  All proposals received by the European Commission will be treated in strict confidentiality.
  The European Union pursues an equal opportunities policy and, in this context, women are particularly encouraged to either submit proposals or to be involved in their submission. |
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15.

In all correspondence relating to this call (e.g. when requesting information or submitting a proposal) please make sure to cite the applicable call part identifier.

In submitting a proposal, applicants accept the procedures and conditions as described in this call and in the documents to which it refers.

All proposals received by the European Commission will be treated in strict confidentiality.

The European Union pursues an equal opportunities policy and, in this context, women are particularly encouraged to either submit proposals or to be involved in their submission.

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(1)  OJ L 348, 24.12.2008, p. 118.

(2)  Commission Decision C(2013) 1954 of 11.4.2013, https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/news/safer-internet-programme-call-proposals-2013

(3)  https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/news/safer-internet-programme-call-proposals-2013

(4)  Under the condition that the draft budget for 2013 is adopted without modifications by the Budgetary Authority.

(5)  See footnote 1.

(6)  Action 1 of the Decision No 1351/2008/EC is ‘ensuring public awareness’; Action 2 is ‘Fighting against illegal content and harmful contact and conduct online’.

(7)  See footnote 2.

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European Food Safety Authority

| 13.4.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 107/11 |
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13.4.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 107/11

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Call for expressions of interest for membership of the Scientific Panels of the European Food Safety Authority (Parma, Italy)

2013/C 107/07

‘Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food’ (ANS)

and

‘Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids’ (CEF)

Ref.: EFSA/E/2013/001

1.   Subject of the call

This call is addressed to scientists wishing to be considered for membership of either the scientific Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) or the scientific Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF) of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in order to identify Europe’s best scientists for this task.

The current members of the ANS and CEF Scientific Panels are serving a three-year term of office which is due to expire in July 2014. The applicants who will be successful in the present call will be appointed as member of one of the above Panels for the three-year term starting in July 2014.

2.   The European Food Safety Authority

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is the keystone of European Union (EU) risk assessment regarding food and feed safety. In close collaboration with national authorities and in open consultation with its stakeholders, EFSA provides independent scientific advice and clear communication on existing and emerging risks grounded in the most up-to-date scientific methodologies and data available. Its scientific advice underpins the policies and decisions of risk managers in the European institutions and EU Member States.

EFSA brings together Europe’s best available experts in risk assessment in the field of food and feed safety, who act in an independent capacity for an autonomous, self-governed organisation to provide the European institutions and the Member States with scientific advice of the highest standard.

The Authority is committed to the core standards of scientific excellence, openness, transparency, independence and responsiveness. By working independently, openly and transparently EFSA delivers the best possible scientific advice and therefore contributes to strengthening the European food and feed safety system.

For more information regarding EFSA, please refer to its Founding Regulation:

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2002R0178:20090807:EN:PDF

3.   The role of EFSA’s Scientific Panels

The Scientific Panels and Scientific Committee are responsible for providing the scientific opinions of the Authority and other advice as appropriate, each within their own spheres of competence. They produce scientific opinions and advice for risk managers. This helps to provide a sound foundation for the formulation of European policies and legislation and this supports risk managers in taking decisions.

The Scientific Panels are normally composed of twenty-one (21) independent scientific experts. The Scientific Committee is composed of the Chairs of each Scientific Panel and six (6) other scientific experts.

Members of the Scientific Panels and of the Scientific Committee are appointed for a three-year term of office that may be renewed twice. Members are expected to attend and contribute actively to the meetings of the Scientific Committee or Scientific Panels where opinions, statements or guidance documents are adopted.

These scientific opinions, statements and guidance documents are published in the EFSA Journal, a monthly publication which is indexed in bibliographic databases relevant to EFSA’s work.

Applicants are referred to Annex I published on EFSA’s website to consult the detailed description of the remit of the Scientific Panels.

Applicants are advised to give careful consideration to Annex I when preparing their applications. In the context of the evaluation on whether they meet the selection requirements (see Section 5 below), due consideration will be given to the suitability of the applicants’ profiles in relation to the remit of the Scientific Panels.

For more information regarding the selection of members of the Scientific Panels and the Scientific Committee, please refer to the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, Scientific Panels and external experts:

http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf

For more information on the establishment and operations of Scientific Panels ant their working groups, please refer to the Decision of the Management Board concerning the establishment and operations of the Scientific Committee, Scientific Panels and of their working groups:

http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/paneloperation.pdf

4.   The role of the members of EFSA’s Scientific Panels

Members of the Scientific Panels are experienced, independent scientists selected and appointed in accordance with EFSA’s rules and EFSA’s Founding Regulation.

During their term in office, members of the Scientific Panels will be asked to perform the following tasks:

| — | contributing to the discussion, the preparation and the adoption of scientific opinions of the Scientific Panel and the activities of their working groups, |
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contributing to the discussion, the preparation and the adoption of scientific opinions of the Scientific Panel and the activities of their working groups,

| — | contributing to scientific advice on matters falling within the remit of the Scientific Panel, |
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contributing to scientific advice on matters falling within the remit of the Scientific Panel,

| — | provision of advice on conducting and organising the scientific activities of the Scientific Panel. |
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provision of advice on conducting and organising the scientific activities of the Scientific Panel.

Members of the Scientific Panels may be chosen as Chairs, vice-chairs and rapporteurs of the Scientific Panels and of their working groups in line with the EFSA Management Board Decision (1) concerning the establishment and operations of the Scientific Committee and Panels.

General conditions:

| | Members of a Scientific Panel will be requested to attend two-day meetings usually held in Parma, Italy. These meetings will take place between six and eight times per year. |
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Members of a Scientific Panel will be requested to attend two-day meetings usually held in Parma, Italy. These meetings will take place between six and eight times per year.

| | In addition, members of Scientific Panels are expected to participate, as appropriate, in some meetings of the working groups that are established by the Scientific Panels. These meetings usually take place six to eight times a year. |
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In addition, members of Scientific Panels are expected to participate, as appropriate, in some meetings of the working groups that are established by the Scientific Panels. These meetings usually take place six to eight times a year.

| | Attendance at the meetings of the Scientific Panels or of the working groups requires some degree of preparatory work, including prior reading and drafting of documents. Meetings and most documents are in English. |
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Attendance at the meetings of the Scientific Panels or of the working groups requires some degree of preparatory work, including prior reading and drafting of documents. Meetings and most documents are in English.

| | Applicants are required to express their commitment that, if appointed, they will participate in the activities of the Scientific Panels. |
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Applicants are required to express their commitment that, if appointed, they will participate in the activities of the Scientific Panels.

| | EFSA will, in accordance with its financial rules, bear the travel costs, daily and accommodation allowance of the members. A special indemnity will be paid for each full day of meeting attendance (2). |
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EFSA will, in accordance with its financial rules, bear the travel costs, daily and accommodation allowance of the members. A special indemnity will be paid for each full day of meeting attendance (2).

5.   Selection procedure

Candidates are asked in the application form to make a choice between the two Scientific Panels in order of preference.

The requirements

Each application will be screened against the following eligibility requirements:

A.   Eligibility criteria

| (i) | a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least four (4) years attested by a diploma in one of the following fields: agriculture, animal health, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biology, biometrics, biotechnology, chemistry, dietary exposure, environment, epidemiology, food science, food technology, genetics, health and food safety, human medicine, life sciences, mathematics, microbiology, natural sciences, nutrition, pharmacy, plant sciences, public health, statistics, toxicology, veterinary medicine or related areas; |
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(i)

a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least four (4) years attested by a diploma in one of the following fields: agriculture, animal health, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biology, biometrics, biotechnology, chemistry, dietary exposure, environment, epidemiology, food science, food technology, genetics, health and food safety, human medicine, life sciences, mathematics, microbiology, natural sciences, nutrition, pharmacy, plant sciences, public health, statistics, toxicology, veterinary medicine or related areas;

| (ii) | in addition to the above, at least ten (10) years of professional experience relevant to the remit of the Panel(s) gained after obtaining the requested diploma; |
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(ii)

in addition to the above, at least ten (10) years of professional experience relevant to the remit of the Panel(s) gained after obtaining the requested diploma;

| (iii) | thorough knowledge of the English language (3); |
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(iii)

thorough knowledge of the English language (3);

| (iv) | applicants must complete the declaration of interests included in the application in a detailed, accurate and complete manner (4). Please note that failure to fill in this part of the form in a complete manner will result in the rejection of the application (5); |
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(iv)

applicants must complete the declaration of interests included in the application in a detailed, accurate and complete manner (4). Please note that failure to fill in this part of the form in a complete manner will result in the rejection of the application (5);

| (v) | citizenship of a Member State of the European Union (EU), or of a country of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) or of EU candidate countries. Experts from third countries may also apply but will only be considered for membership of the Scientific Panels, if the required level of expertise cannot be found among nationals of EU, EFTA or EU candidate countries; |
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(v)

citizenship of a Member State of the European Union (EU), or of a country of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) or of EU candidate countries. Experts from third countries may also apply but will only be considered for membership of the Scientific Panels, if the required level of expertise cannot be found among nationals of EU, EFTA or EU candidate countries;

| (vi) | commitment to attend meetings and to contribute to the work of the Panels. |
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(vi)

commitment to attend meetings and to contribute to the work of the Panels.

B.   Selection criteria — Evaluation

Applications meeting the eligibility requirements (see Section 5(A)) will be admitted to a comparative evaluation carried out by EFSA on the basis of the selection criteria indicated below.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to fill in the application form in all sections with the necessary information and evidence, as this will form the basis for their evaluation.

The evaluation of all applications considered eligible will be carried out by means of a scoring range from zero (0) through to five (5) for each of the selection criteria indicated below. In order to reflect the relative importance of the different selection criteria, a weighting coefficient will be attributed. Each application will obtain a score ranging between zero (0) and one hundred (100).

The following selection criteria will be examined:

| — | experience in carrying out scientific risk assessment in fields related to food and feed safety in the areas of competence and expertise of the Scientific Panel preferred (maximum 15 points out of 100), |
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experience in carrying out scientific risk assessment in fields related to food and feed safety in the areas of competence and expertise of the Scientific Panel preferred (maximum 15 points out of 100),

| — | experience in providing other scientific advice in fields related to food and feed safety in the areas of competence and expertise of the Scientific Panel preferred (maximum 15 points out of 100), |
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experience in providing other scientific advice in fields related to food and feed safety in the areas of competence and expertise of the Scientific Panel preferred (maximum 15 points out of 100),

| — | proven scientific excellence in one, or preferably several fields linked to the area covered by the Scientific Panel preferred (maximum 20 points out of 100), |
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proven scientific excellence in one, or preferably several fields linked to the area covered by the Scientific Panel preferred (maximum 20 points out of 100),

| — | experience in peer reviewing scientific work and publications, in fields related to the area covered by the Scientific Panel preferred (maximum 15 points out of 100), |
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experience in peer reviewing scientific work and publications, in fields related to the area covered by the Scientific Panel preferred (maximum 15 points out of 100),

| — | the ability to analyse complex information and dossiers, often from a wide range of scientific disciplines and sources and to prepare draft scientific opinions and reports (Maximum 10 points out of 100), |
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the ability to analyse complex information and dossiers, often from a wide range of scientific disciplines and sources and to prepare draft scientific opinions and reports (Maximum 10 points out of 100),

| — | professional experience in a multidisciplinary environment, preferably in an international context (maximum 10 points out of 100), |
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professional experience in a multidisciplinary environment, preferably in an international context (maximum 10 points out of 100),

| — | experience in project management related to scientific matters (maximum 5 points out of 100), |
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experience in project management related to scientific matters (maximum 5 points out of 100),

| — | proven communication skills, based on teaching experience, public presentations, active participation in meetings, publications (maximum 10 points out of 100). |
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proven communication skills, based on teaching experience, public presentations, active participation in meetings, publications (maximum 10 points out of 100).

Applicants may only be considered for membership if their application obtains a score that is above a cut-off score of 66 points (out of 100). EFSA reserves the right to consult third parties on the professional experience of applicants in the context of their application.

In addition to the abovementioned criteria, the annual declaration of interests will be reviewed in accordance with the EFSA Procedure for identifying and handling potential conflicts of interest (6). The extent of any potential conflict of interest will be taken into account in deciding whether an applicant will be further evaluated.

For more information regarding the selection of members of the Scientific Panels, please refer to the Decision of the Executive Director concerning the selection of members of the Scientific Committee, Scientific Panels and external experts:

http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/expertselection.pdf

6.   Reserve list and appointment

Applicants who are found to meet the requirements for membership may be appointed as members for a three-year mandate, on the basis of a decision by EFSA Management Board on a proposal by EFSA Executive Director.

Before appointment, EFSA reserves the right to check the application of applicants considered for membership against documents and certificates in order to confirm the accuracy and eligibility of the application.

Applicants who are found to meet the requirements for membership will be included in the reserve list. Applicants should note that inclusion on a reserve list does not guarantee appointment as a member.

Applicants placed on the reserve list resulting from this call may, with their prior consent, be appointed as members of a Scientific Panel even if they did not specifically apply for membership of that Panel.

7.   Expert database

All eligible candidates will be invited to apply to EFSA’s expert database.

For more information regarding EFSA’s expert database:

http://www.efsa.europa.eu/EFSA/AboutEfsa/WhoWeAre/efsa_locale-1178620753812_1178712806106.htm

8.   Independence and declarations of commitment and interest

The members of the Scientific Panels are appointed in a personal capacity. Applicants are required to include a declaration that they will undertake to act independently of any outside influence as well as a declaration of interests which may be deemed to be prejudicial to their independence (see eligibility criterion (iv) under Section 5(A)). Applicants are responsible for the content of the declaration submitted which will be assessed by EFSA according to the Decision of the Executive Director implementing EFSA’s Policy on Independence and Scientific Decision-Making Processes regarding Declarations of Interests.

Applicants may be contacted for further clarification on the declaration of interests they submitted with their application.

See below some examples of what is considered a conflict of interest:

| — | The membership of Scientific Panels is not allowed for candidates who, at the moment of submitting their application, are employed by any legal or natural person carrying out any of the activities on which EFSA’s scientific outputs impact directly or indirectly, such as food production, processing and distribution, agriculture or animal husbandry. This includes any form of regular occupation or business, part-time or full-time, paid or unpaid, including self-employment (e.g. consultancy) to the benefit of the persons above. |
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The membership of Scientific Panels is not allowed for candidates who, at the moment of submitting their application, are employed by any legal or natural person carrying out any of the activities on which EFSA’s scientific outputs impact directly or indirectly, such as food production, processing and distribution, agriculture or animal husbandry. This includes any form of regular occupation or business, part-time or full-time, paid or unpaid, including self-employment (e.g. consultancy) to the benefit of the persons above.

| — | The membership of Scientific Panels is not allowed for candidates who, at the moment of submitting their application, are involved in ad hoc or occasional consultancy to bodies such as a European association of producers of products that the relevant Panel assesses, regarding a range of topics so broad that this activity would regularly be in conflict with items on the agenda of the relevant Scientific Panel. |
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The membership of Scientific Panels is not allowed for candidates who, at the moment of submitting their application, are involved in ad hoc or occasional consultancy to bodies such as a European association of producers of products that the relevant Panel assesses, regarding a range of topics so broad that this activity would regularly be in conflict with items on the agenda of the relevant Scientific Panel.

For more information regarding declarations of interests:

Policy on Independence and Scientific Decision-Making Processes of the European Food Safety Authority:

http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/independencepolicy.pdf

Decision of the Executive Director implementing EFSA’s Policy on Independence and Scientific Decision-Making Processes regarding Declarations of Interests:

http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/independencerules.pdf

EFSA Report to the European Parliament on the implementation of its independence policy 2007-2012:

http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/independencepolicyreport0712.pdf

9.   Equal opportunities

EFSA takes great care to apply the principles of equal treatment in its procedures.

10.   Submission of applications

Applicants are requested to submit their application together with declaration of interests electronically through the EFSA’s website: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/

Applications will be deemed admissible only if a duly completed online application form is submitted. Applications sent by registered mail will be exceptionally accepted, in case of a serious failure in the online IT system.

Applications delivered via electronic/post mail will not be accepted.

Applicants are kindly invited to fill in their application form in English in order to facilitate the selection procedure.

All applicants will be informed by mail about the outcome of the selection process.

The personal information EFSA requests from applicants will be processed in line with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the EU institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (7).

The purpose of the data processing is to manage applications for membership of the EFSA Scientific Committee or Panels.

11.   Closing date for sending applications

Applications must be submitted no later than 17 June 2013 at midnight (local time, GMT + 1).

Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, when reaching the deadline for submission of applications, the system may have problems to process the large amounts of data. We therefore advise the applicants to send their application well ahead of the closing date.

Note:

In the event of inconsistency or discrepancy between the English version and any of the other linguistic versions of this publication, the English language version shall prevail.

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(1)  For more information, refer to: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/paneloperation.pdf

(2)  For more information, refer to:

http://www.efsa.europa.eu/efsa_rep/repository/documents/Experts_compensation_guide.pdf

(3)  ‘Thorough knowledge’ shall be intended as corresponding to level B2 or higher (i.e. levels C1 and C2) as specified in the Council of Europe reference document for the European Language Portfolio (‘Common European Framework of Reference: Learning, Teaching and Assessment’). For more information, please refer to:

http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/Source/Framework_en.pdf

(4)  For more guidance on how to fill in the declaration, please refer to the Guidance document on declarations of interest, available on EFSA’s website at: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/independencepolicy.pdf and http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/independencerules.pdf

(5)  Please see Section 8 of the present call on independence and declarations of commitment and interest.

(6)  Available on EFSA’s website at: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/independencepolicy.pdf and http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/keydocs/docs/independencerules.pdf

(7)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.

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ANNEX I

EFSA/E/2013/001

Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS)

The Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) provides scientific advice for risk managers on substances intentionally added to food or naturally present in food. The ANS Panel addresses questions related to safety in the use of:

| — | food additives (new applications for authorisation as well as the re-evaluation of all food additives that were permitted before 20 January 2009), |
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food additives (new applications for authorisation as well as the re-evaluation of all food additives that were permitted before 20 January 2009),

| — | nutrient sources (e.g. sources of vitamins and minerals) and other substances added for nutritional purposes to food, |
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nutrient sources (e.g. sources of vitamins and minerals) and other substances added for nutritional purposes to food,

| — | other substances intentionally added to food, but excluding flavourings and enzymes. |
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other substances intentionally added to food, but excluding flavourings and enzymes.

The majority of the Panel’s work is carried out in the context of the re-evaluation programme of food additives for substances that were permitted for use before 2009 where scientific data have to be gathered by a public call for data. In addition, the Panel carries out evaluation procedures following applications submitted by industry to the European Commission in the area of nutrient sources and food additives. The Panel might also develop scientific guidance documents to clarify the evaluation approach and to assist the industry for preparing new applications.

In the period 2014-17, one of the key objectives of the ANS Panel will be the re-evaluation of food additives according to the deadlines established by the EU legislation. In particular, the Panel is expected to focus on preservatives and emulsifiers, stabilisers and gelling agents, as well as on new applications for authorisation (i.e. new food additives and nutrient sources).

Further information can be found under the ANS key topics section on the EFSA website:

http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/panels/ans.htm

Against this background, the present call is especially directed at scientists who have expertise in risk assessment of chemical substances and safety assessment of food additives, nutrient sources or substances of botanical origin in food.

More specifically, the Panel has a need for expertise in the following areas:

| — | toxicology (mammalian), in the following areas: sub-chronic and chronic toxicity (repeated dose studies), genotoxicity and mutagenicity, developmental and reproductive toxicity, carcinogenicity, allergenicity and immunotoxicity, |
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toxicology (mammalian), in the following areas: sub-chronic and chronic toxicity (repeated dose studies), genotoxicity and mutagenicity, developmental and reproductive toxicity, carcinogenicity, allergenicity and immunotoxicity,

| — | toxicity testing in experimental animals and alternative toxicity tests, |
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toxicity testing in experimental animals and alternative toxicity tests,

| — | toxicokinetics and metabolism, meaning absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of substances (toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics), |
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toxicokinetics and metabolism, meaning absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of substances (toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics),

| — | chemistry (organic, inorganic, analytical and synthetic chemistry), especially for the chemical identification and specification of chemical substances, |
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chemistry (organic, inorganic, analytical and synthetic chemistry), especially for the chemical identification and specification of chemical substances,

| — | exposure assessment and consumption surveys, |
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exposure assessment and consumption surveys,

| — | food technology (manufacturing processes and use of food additives). |
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food technology (manufacturing processes and use of food additives).

Panel on Food Contact Materials, Flavourings, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEF)

The Panel on Food Contact Materials, Flavourings, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEF) provides scientific advice for risk managers on substances intentionally added to food or packaging material in contact with food. The CEF Panel addresses questions related to the safety in the use of:

| — | materials in contact with food (substances used to manufacture food contact materials and processes to recycle plastics intended for food contact), |
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materials in contact with food (substances used to manufacture food contact materials and processes to recycle plastics intended for food contact),

| — | food enzymes, |
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food enzymes,

| — | flavouring substances, |
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flavouring substances,

| — | processing aids. |
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processing aids.

The majority of the Panel’s work is carried out in the context of new applications for authorisation of food enzymes. In addition, the Panel carries out evaluation procedures following applications submitted by industry to the European Commission or Member States in the areas of food contact materials, flavourings and processing aids. The Panel might also develop scientific guidance documents to clarify the evaluation approach and to assist the industry for preparing new applications.

In the period 2014-17, one of the main tasks will be the evaluation of food enzymes including those from genetically-modified microorganisms, with a view to establish an EU list. Industry in the EU is expected to submit several hundred applications that the Panel will be asked to evaluate. In addition, the Panel will also continue its work in the areas of flavourings, food packaging materials and processes.

Further information can be found under the CEF key topics section on the EFSA website:

http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/panels/cef.htm

Against this background, the present call is especially directed at scientists who have expertise in the risk assessment of chemical substances, with special emphasis on food enzymes, flavouring substances, chemicals used in the production of plastic material or other food packaging.

More specifically, the Panel has a need for expertise in the following areas:

| — | toxicology (mammalian), in the following areas: sub-chronic and chronic toxicity (repeated dose studies), genotoxicity and mutagenicity, developmental and reproductive toxicity, carcinogenicity, allergenicity and immunotoxicity, |
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toxicology (mammalian), in the following areas: sub-chronic and chronic toxicity (repeated dose studies), genotoxicity and mutagenicity, developmental and reproductive toxicity, carcinogenicity, allergenicity and immunotoxicity,

| — | toxicity testing in experimental animals and alternative toxicity tests, |
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toxicity testing in experimental animals and alternative toxicity tests,

| — | toxicokinetics and metabolism, meaning absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of substances (toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics), |
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toxicokinetics and metabolism, meaning absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of substances (toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics),

| — | epidemiology (humans), |
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epidemiology (humans),

| — | chemistry (organic, analytical and synthetic chemistry), especially for the chemical identification and specification of chemical substances and for migration testing of food contact materials, |
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chemistry (organic, analytical and synthetic chemistry), especially for the chemical identification and specification of chemical substances and for migration testing of food contact materials,

| — | exposure assessment and consumption surveys, |
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exposure assessment and consumption surveys,

| — | food technology (manufacturing processes and use of processing aids), |
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food technology (manufacturing processes and use of processing aids),

| — | food microbiology including enzyme biotechnology using genetically-modified microorganisms. |
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food microbiology including enzyme biotechnology using genetically-modified microorganisms.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 13.4.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 107/19 |
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13.4.2013

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 107/19

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6891 — Agrofert/Lieken)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 107/08

| 1. | On 8 April 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Agrofert Holding a.s. (Czech Republic) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control over Lieken AG (Germany), currently controlled by Barilla group, by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 8 April 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Agrofert Holding a.s. (Czech Republic) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control over Lieken AG (Germany), currently controlled by Barilla group, by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Agrofert Holding a.s.: activities in the agriculture, food (including production and sale of industrial bakery products), and chemical sectors, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Agrofert Holding a.s.: activities in the agriculture, food (including production and sale of industrial bakery products), and chemical sectors,

| — | for Lieken AG: manufacturing and supply of bread and cake products. |
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for Lieken AG: manufacturing and supply of bread and cake products.

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

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6891 — Agrofert/Lieken, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6891 — Agrofert/Lieken, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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| 13.4.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 107/20 |
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13.4.2013

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 107/20

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6842 — Goldman Sachs/TPG Lundy/Verna Group)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 107/09

| 1. | On 9 April 2013, 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 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (‘Goldman Sachs’, USA) and TPG LundyCo, LP (‘TPG Lundy’, Cayman Islands), ultimately controlled by the TPG Group (USA), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, joint control of Verna Group International Limited (‘Verna Group’, UK) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 9 April 2013, 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 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (‘Goldman Sachs’, USA) and TPG LundyCo, LP (‘TPG Lundy’, Cayman Islands), ultimately controlled by the TPG Group (USA), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, joint control of Verna Group International Limited (‘Verna Group’, UK) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | Goldman Sachs: the provision of financial services as a global investment banking, securities and investment management firm, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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Goldman Sachs: the provision of financial services as a global investment banking, securities and investment management firm,

| — | TPG Group: a global private investment firm that manages a family of funds that invest in a variety of companies through acquisitions and corporate restructurings, |
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TPG Group: a global private investment firm that manages a family of funds that invest in a variety of companies through acquisitions and corporate restructurings,

| — | Verna Group: design, manufacture and supply of human waste management solutions for the healthcare industry, as well as supply of medical trolley chairs to healthcare facilities. |
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Verna Group: design, manufacture and supply of human waste management solutions for the healthcare industry, as well as supply of medical trolley chairs to healthcare facilities.

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

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6842 — Goldman Sachs/TPG Lundy/Verna Group, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6842 — Goldman Sachs/TPG Lundy/Verna Group, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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