# Official Journal C 131/2022

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6524 March 2022 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 131

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6524 March 2022

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| Contents | page |
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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2022/C 131/01 | Euro exchange rates — 23 March 2022 | 1 |
| 2022/C 131/02 | Notice from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(14) of Protocol 1 to the Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the SADC EPA States, concerning the definition of the concept of ’originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation Cumulation between the European Union and ACP EPA States and the overseas countries and territories of the EU as provided for under Article 4(3) and 4(7) of Protocol 1 to the EU-SADC EPA | 2 |
| 2022/C 131/03 | Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
  (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
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  ) | 3 |
| 2022/C 131/04 | Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
  (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
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  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2022/C 131/05 | Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
  (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
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  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2022/C 131/06 | Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
  (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
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  1
  ) | 6 |
| 2022/C 131/07 | Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
  (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
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  1
  ) | 7 |
| 2022/C 131/08 | Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
  (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
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  1
  ) | 8 |
| 2022/C 131/09 | Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
  (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
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  1
  ) | 9 |
| | NOTICES CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA |
| | European Commission |
| 2022/C 131/10 | State aid – Decision to raise no objections | 10 |
| 2022/C 131/11 | State aid – Decision to raise no objections | 11 |

Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2022/C 131/01

Euro exchange rates — 23 March 2022

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2022/C 131/02

Notice from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(14) of Protocol 1 to the Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the SADC EPA States, concerning the definition of the concept of ’originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation Cumulation between the European Union and ACP EPA States and the overseas countries and territories of the EU as provided for under Article 4(3) and 4(7) of Protocol 1 to the EU-SADC EPA

2

2022/C 131/03

Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
  (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
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(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

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2022/C 131/04

Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
  (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
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(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

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2022/C 131/05

Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
  (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
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(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

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2022/C 131/06

Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
  (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
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(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

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2022/C 131/07

Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
  (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
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(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

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2022/C 131/08

Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
  (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
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  1
  )

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

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2022/C 131/09

Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
  (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
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  1
  )

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

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NOTICES CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

European Commission

2022/C 131/10

State aid – Decision to raise no objections

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2022/C 131/11

State aid – Decision to raise no objections

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2022/C 131/12 | Publication of an application for registration of a name pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 12 |

V   Announcements

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2022/C 131/12

Publication of an application for registration of a name pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 24.3.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 131/1 |
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24.3.2022

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

23 March 2022

(2022/C 131/01)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,0985 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 132,65 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4381 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,83280 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,4005 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0269 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 141,40 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 9,6425 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 24,605 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 372,25 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,7052 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,9463 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 16,3108 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,4728 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3840 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,5948 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,5822 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,4919 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 337,76 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 16,2501 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,0003 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,5710 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 15 792,11 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6401 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 57,565 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | |
| THB | Thai baht | 36,965 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 5,3903 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 22,1978 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 83,9675 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,0985

JPY

Japanese yen

132,65

DKK

Danish krone

7,4381

GBP

Pound sterling

0,83280

SEK

Swedish krona

10,4005

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0269

ISK

Iceland króna

141,40

NOK

Norwegian krone

9,6425

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

24,605

HUF

Hungarian forint

372,25

PLN

Polish zloty

4,7052

RON

Romanian leu

4,9463

TRY

Turkish lira

16,3108

AUD

Australian dollar

1,4728

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3840

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,5948

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,5822

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,4919

KRW

South Korean won

1 337,76

ZAR

South African rand

16,2501

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,0003

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,5710

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

15 792,11

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6401

PHP

Philippine peso

57,565

RUB

Russian rouble

THB

Thai baht

36,965

BRL

Brazilian real

5,3903

MXN

Mexican peso

22,1978

INR

Indian rupee

83,9675

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

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| 24.3.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 131/2 |
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24.3.2022

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 131/2

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Notice from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(14) of Protocol 1 to the Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the SADC EPA States, concerning the definition of the concept of ’originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation Cumulation between the European Union and ACP EPA States and the overseas countries and territories of the EU as provided for under Article 4(3) and 4(7) of Protocol 1 to the EU-SADC EPA

(2022/C 131/02)

Paragraphs 3 and 7 of Article 4 of Protocol 1 to the Economic Partnership Agreement (the ‘EPA’) between the European Union (‘the Union’) and the Southern African Development Community (the ‘SADC’) EPA States (1), provides for diagonal cumulation in the Union.

That cumulation allows exporters in the Union to incorporate in the products they export to the SADC EPA States materials originating in other African, Caribbean and Pacific (‘ACP’) EPA States or in the overseas countries and territories (the ‘OCTs’), or working or processing carried out in those countries or territories, as if they were originating or carried out in the Union when incorporated into a product produced in the Union and exported to a SADC EPA State within the framework of the EPA, subject to other conditions established in paragraphs 4, 5, 8, 16 and 18 of Article 4.

The EU is already applying diagonal cumulation since 1 October 2018 with certain ACP EPA States and OCTs (see notice 2018/C 407/07 (2)).

In addition, the Union has concluded an arrangement on administrative cooperation with Ghana. The European Commission has provided details of such arrangement to SADC EPA States. Therefore, the Union has fulfilled the administrative requirements indicated in Article 4(10) of Protocol 1, and may start applying the diagonal cumulation provided for under Article 4(3) and (7) of Protocol 1 to the EU-SADC EPA with Ghana as from 1 April 2022.

Moreover, following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU, diagonal cumulation with the OCTs of the United Kingdom is no longer possible as from 31 January 2020.

In light of the above, diagonal cumulation foreseen by Article 4(3) and (7) of Protocol 1 may be applied in the Union with the following countries and territories:

| — | Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda; the Commonwealth of the Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; the Commonwealth of Dominica; the Dominican Republic; Grenada; the Republic of Guyana; Jamaica; Saint Christopher and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; the Republic of Suriname and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; |
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Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda; the Commonwealth of the Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; the Commonwealth of Dominica; the Dominican Republic; Grenada; the Republic of Guyana; Jamaica; Saint Christopher and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; the Republic of Suriname and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago;

| — | Central Africa Region: the Republic of Cameroon; |
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Central Africa Region: the Republic of Cameroon;

| — | Eastern and Southern Africa Region: the Republic of Madagascar; the Republic of Mauritius; the Republic of Seychelles and the Republic of Zimbabwe; |
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Eastern and Southern Africa Region: the Republic of Madagascar; the Republic of Mauritius; the Republic of Seychelles and the Republic of Zimbabwe;

| — | Pacific Region: the Independent State of Papua New Guinea and the Republic of the Fiji Islands; |
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Pacific Region: the Independent State of Papua New Guinea and the Republic of the Fiji Islands;

| — | West Africa Region: the Republic of the Ivory Coast; Ghana (3) |
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West Africa Region: the Republic of the Ivory Coast; Ghana (3)

| — | OCTs: Greenland; New Caledonia and Dependencies; French Polynesia; French Southern and Antarctic Territories; Wallis and Futuna Islands; Saint Barthelemy; Saint Pierre and Miquelon; Aruba; Bonaire; Curaçao; Saba; Sint Eustasius; Sint Maarten. |
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OCTs: Greenland; New Caledonia and Dependencies; French Polynesia; French Southern and Antarctic Territories; Wallis and Futuna Islands; Saint Barthelemy; Saint Pierre and Miquelon; Aruba; Bonaire; Curaçao; Saba; Sint Eustasius; Sint Maarten.

The present notice is published in accordance with Article 4(14) of Protocol 1 to the EU-SADC EPA.

This notice replaces notice 2018/C 407/07 of 12 November 2018.

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(1)  OJ L 250, 16.9.2016, p. 1924.

(2)  OJ C 407, 12.11.2018, p. 8.

(3)  From 1 April 2022

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| 24.3.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 131/3 |
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24.3.2022

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 131/3

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Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1))

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 131/03)

Decision refusing an authorisation

| Reference of the decision (2) | Date of decision | Substance name | Applicant for authorisation | Refused uses | Reasons for the decision |
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| C(2022)1514 | 17 March 2022 | Lead sulfochromate yellow
  EC No 215-693-7, CAS No 1344-37-2
  Lead chromate molybdate sulfate red
  EC No 235-759-9, CAS No 12656-85-8 | DCL Corporation (NL) B.V. OR, Sortieweg 39, 6219 NT Maastricht, Netherlands | Distribution and mixing of pigment powder in an industrial environment into solvent-based paints for non-consumer use
  Industrial application of paints on metal surfaces (such as machines vehicles, structures, signs, road furniture, coil coating, etc.)
  Distribution and mixing of pigment powder in an industrial environment into liquid or solid premix to colour plastic/plasticised articles for non-consumer use
  Industrial use of solid or liquid colour premixes and pre-compounds containing pigment to colour plastic or plasticised articles for non-consumer use | The application did not demonstrate that there are no suitable alternatives in accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. |

Reference of the decision (2)

Date of decision

Substance name

Applicant for authorisation

Refused uses

Reasons for the decision

C(2022)1514

17 March 2022

Lead sulfochromate yellow

EC No 215-693-7, CAS No 1344-37-2

Lead chromate molybdate sulfate red

EC No 235-759-9, CAS No 12656-85-8

DCL Corporation (NL) B.V. OR, Sortieweg 39, 6219 NT Maastricht, Netherlands

Distribution and mixing of pigment powder in an industrial environment into solvent-based paints for non-consumer use

Industrial application of paints on metal surfaces (such as machines vehicles, structures, signs, road furniture, coil coating, etc.)

Distribution and mixing of pigment powder in an industrial environment into liquid or solid premix to colour plastic/plasticised articles for non-consumer use

Industrial use of solid or liquid colour premixes and pre-compounds containing pigment to colour plastic or plasticised articles for non-consumer use

The application did not demonstrate that there are no suitable alternatives in accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

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(1)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006 , p. 1

(2)  The decision is available on the European Commission website at: Authorisation (europa.eu).

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| 24.3.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 131/4 |
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24.3.2022

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 131/4

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Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1))

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 131/04)

Decision granting an authorisation

| Reference of the decision (2) | Date of decision | Substance name | Holder of the authorisation | Authorisation number | Authorised use | Date of expiry of review period | Reasons for the decision |
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| C(2022)1527 | 17 March 2022 | 4-(1,1,3,3-Tetra methylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated
  (4-tert-OPnEO)
  EC No: -, CAS No:- | Rentschler Biopharma SE, Erwin- Rentschler- Strasse 21, 88471 Laupheim, Germany | REACH/22/17/0 | In a washing buffer applied during a purification step in the manufacture of the monoclonal antibody Dinutuximab beta | 4 January 2028 | In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment from the use of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies. |

Reference of the decision (2)

Date of decision

Substance name

Holder of the authorisation

Authorisation number

Authorised use

Date of expiry of review period

Reasons for the decision

C(2022)1527

17 March 2022

4-(1,1,3,3-Tetra methylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated

(4-tert-OPnEO)

EC No: -, CAS No:-

Rentschler Biopharma SE, Erwin- Rentschler- Strasse 21, 88471 Laupheim, Germany

REACH/22/17/0

In a washing buffer applied during a purification step in the manufacture of the monoclonal antibody Dinutuximab beta

4 January 2028

In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment from the use of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies.

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(1)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006 , p. 1.

(2)  The decision is available on the European Commission website at: Authorisation (europa.eu).

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| 24.3.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 131/5 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 131/5

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Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1))

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 131/05)

Decision granting an authorisation

| Reference of the decision (2) | Date of decision | Substance name | Holder of the authorisation | Authorisation number | Authorised use | Date of expiry of review period | Reasons for the decision |
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| C(2022)1525 | 27 March 2022 | 4-Nonylphenol, branched and linear, ethoxylated (4-NPnEO)
  EC No: -, CAS No:- | Sekisui S-lec BV Roermond, Metaalweg 5, 6045 JB Roermond, the Netherlands | REACH/22/7/0 | Industrial use as polymer additive of 4-NPnEO in the manufacture of interlayer polymer films for laminated safety glass | 4 January 2028 | In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment from the uses of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies. |

Reference of the decision (2)

Date of decision

Substance name

Holder of the authorisation

Authorisation number

Authorised use

Date of expiry of review period

Reasons for the decision

C(2022)1525

27 March 2022

4-Nonylphenol, branched and linear, ethoxylated (4-NPnEO)

EC No: -, CAS No:-

Sekisui S-lec BV Roermond, Metaalweg 5, 6045 JB Roermond, the Netherlands

REACH/22/7/0

Industrial use as polymer additive of 4-NPnEO in the manufacture of interlayer polymer films for laminated safety glass

4 January 2028

In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment from the uses of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies.

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(1)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006 , p. 1

(2)  The decision is available on the European Commission website at: Authorisation (europa.eu).

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| 24.3.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 131/6 |
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24.3.2022

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 131/6

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Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1))

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 131/06)

Decision granting an authorisation

| Reference of the decision (2) | Date of decision | Substance name | Holder of the authorisation | Authorisation number | Authorised use | Date of expiry of review period | Reasons for the decision |
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| C(2022)1528 | 17 March 2022 | 4-Nonylphenol, branched and linear, ethoxylated (4-NPnEO)
  EC No: -, CAS No:- | SEBIA, Parc Technologique Léonard de Vinci, 91090, Lisses, France | REACH/22/8/0 | Industrial use of 4-NPnEO for its detergent properties in the production of buffers and reagents in view of ensuring the positioning of specific proteins necessary for the interpretation of gel electrophoresis in vitro diagnostic tests results based on the determination of isoenzymes | 4 January 2028 | In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment from the uses of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies. |

Reference of the decision (2)

Date of decision

Substance name

Holder of the authorisation

Authorisation number

Authorised use

Date of expiry of review period

Reasons for the decision

C(2022)1528

17 March 2022

4-Nonylphenol, branched and linear, ethoxylated (4-NPnEO)

EC No: -, CAS No:-

SEBIA, Parc Technologique Léonard de Vinci, 91090, Lisses, France

REACH/22/8/0

Industrial use of 4-NPnEO for its detergent properties in the production of buffers and reagents in view of ensuring the positioning of specific proteins necessary for the interpretation of gel electrophoresis in vitro diagnostic tests results based on the determination of isoenzymes

4 January 2028

In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment from the uses of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies.

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(1)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006 , p. 1

(2)  The decision is available on the European Commission website at: Authorisation (europa.eu).

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| 24.3.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 131/7 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 131/7

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Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1))

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 131/07)

Decision partially granting an authorisation

| Reference of the decision (2) | Date of decision | Substance name | Holder of the authorisation | Authorisation number | Authorised use | Date of expiry of review period | Reasons for the decision |
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| C(2022)1513 | 17 March 2022 | Pitch, coal tar, high-temp. (‘CTPht’)
  EC No: 266-028-2, CAS No: 65996-93-2 | Rain Carbon Germany GmbH, Kekulestr. 30, 44579 Castrop-Rauxel, Germany | REACH/22/13/0 | Use of CTPht in formulation of mixtures exclusively for industrial uses that are outside the scope of the authorisation requirement set out in Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 | 4 October 2032 | In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment from the uses of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies. |
| Anthracene oil (‘AO’)
  EC No: 292-602-7, CAS No: 90640-80-5 | REACH/22/13/1 | Use of AO in formulation of mixtures exclusively for industrial uses that are outside the scope of the authorisation requirement set out in Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 |

Reference of the decision (2)

Date of decision

Substance name

Holder of the authorisation

Authorisation number

Authorised use

Date of expiry of review period

Reasons for the decision

C(2022)1513

17 March 2022

Pitch, coal tar, high-temp. (‘CTPht’)

EC No: 266-028-2, CAS No: 65996-93-2

Rain Carbon Germany GmbH, Kekulestr. 30, 44579 Castrop-Rauxel, Germany

REACH/22/13/0

Use of CTPht in formulation of mixtures exclusively for industrial uses that are outside the scope of the authorisation requirement set out in Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

4 October 2032

In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment from the uses of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies.

Anthracene oil (‘AO’)

EC No: 292-602-7, CAS No: 90640-80-5

REACH/22/13/1

Use of AO in formulation of mixtures exclusively for industrial uses that are outside the scope of the authorisation requirement set out in Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

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(1)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006 , p. 1

(2)  The decision is available on the European Commission website at: Authorisation (europa.eu).

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Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1))

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 131/08)

Decision granting an authorisation

| Reference of the decision (2) | Date of decision | Substance name | Holder of the authorisation | Authorisation number | Authorised use | Date of expiry of review period | Reasons for the decision |
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| C(2022)1521 | 17 March 2022 | 4-(1,1,3,3-Tetra methylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated
  (4-tert-OPnEO)
  EC No: -, CAS No:- | Sanofi Pasteur, 14 Espace Henry Vallée, Building C 4-2, 69007 Lyon, France | REACH/22/15/0 | For virus splitting and inactivation step in the manufacturing of influenza vaccines | 4 January 2033 | In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment from the use of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies. |

Reference of the decision (2)

Date of decision

Substance name

Holder of the authorisation

Authorisation number

Authorised use

Date of expiry of review period

Reasons for the decision

C(2022)1521

17 March 2022

4-(1,1,3,3-Tetra methylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated

(4-tert-OPnEO)

EC No: -, CAS No:-

Sanofi Pasteur, 14 Espace Henry Vallée, Building C 4-2, 69007 Lyon, France

REACH/22/15/0

For virus splitting and inactivation step in the manufacturing of influenza vaccines

4 January 2033

In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment from the use of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies.

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(1)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006 , p. 1.

(2)  The decision is available on the European Commission website at: Authorisation (europa.eu).

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Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1))

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 131/09)

Decision granting an authorisation

| Reference of the decision (2) | Date of decision | Substance name | Holder of the authorisation | Authorisation number | Authorised use | Date of expiry of review period | Reasons for the decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| C(2022)1508 | 17 March 2022 | 4-(1,1,3,3-Tetra methylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated
  (4-tert-OPnEO)
  EC No: -, CAS No:- | Kedrion S.p.A, Località Ai Conti s.n.c., Castelvecchio P., 55051 Barga, Lucca, Italy | REACH/22/16/0 | Triton X-100 as detergent for virus inactivation in the manufacturing process of the human plasma-derived medicinal products Plasmagrade/Plasmasafe and Resusix, as well as Plasminogen (pre-commercialisation name) and any subsequent commercialisation brand | 4 January 2033 | In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment from the use of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies. |

Reference of the decision (2)

Date of decision

Substance name

Holder of the authorisation

Authorisation number

Authorised use

Date of expiry of review period

Reasons for the decision

C(2022)1508

17 March 2022

4-(1,1,3,3-Tetra methylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated

(4-tert-OPnEO)

EC No: -, CAS No:-

Kedrion S.p.A, Località Ai Conti s.n.c., Castelvecchio P., 55051 Barga, Lucca, Italy

REACH/22/16/0

Triton X-100 as detergent for virus inactivation in the manufacturing process of the human plasma-derived medicinal products Plasmagrade/Plasmasafe and Resusix, as well as Plasminogen (pre-commercialisation name) and any subsequent commercialisation brand

4 January 2033

In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment from the use of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies.

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(1)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

(2)  The decision is available on the European Commission website at: Authorisation (europa.eu).

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State aid – Decision to raise no objections

(2022/C 131/10)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:

| Date of adoption of the decision | 30 November 2021 |
| --- | --- |
| Case No | 87748 |
| Decision No | 268/21/COL |
| EFTA State | Norway |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Investment aid in favour of Topeka for the acquisition of two zero emission vessels (the Topeka Nattruten project) |
| Legal basis | The full scale innovative energy and climate technology programme, which has its basis in the Eco-Inn scheme |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Promotion of zero emission technologies and development of hydrogen supply chain |
| Form of aid | Grant |
| Budget | NOK 219 million |
| Intensity | 46.5 % |
| Duration | 2021 – 2023 |
| Economic sectors | C – Manufacturing
  D – Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (technology providing)
  H – Transporting and storage |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Enova |
| Brattørkaia 17A |
| 7010 Trondheim, Norway |

Date of adoption of the decision

30 November 2021

Case No

87748

Decision No

268/21/COL

EFTA State

Norway

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Investment aid in favour of Topeka for the acquisition of two zero emission vessels (the Topeka Nattruten project)

Legal basis

The full scale innovative energy and climate technology programme, which has its basis in the Eco-Inn scheme

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Promotion of zero emission technologies and development of hydrogen supply chain

Form of aid

Grant

Budget

NOK 219 million

Intensity

46.5 %

Duration

2021 – 2023

Economic sectors

C – Manufacturing

D – Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (technology providing)

H – Transporting and storage

Name and address of the granting authority

Enova

Brattørkaia 17A

7010 Trondheim, Norway

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s Internet:

http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/.

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State aid – Decision to raise no objections

(2022/C 131/11)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:

| Date of adoption of the decision | 1 December 2021 |
| --- | --- |
| Case No | 87755 |
| Decision No | 267/21/COL |
| EFTA State | Norway |
| Region | All |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Employee share options 2022–2031 |
| Legal basis | Norwegian Tax Act, Section 5-14 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | To enhance start-up and growth companies’ ability to recruit and retain key employees |
| Form of aid | Tax exemption |
| Budget | NOK 20 million annually on average during the duration of the scheme |
| Intensity | |
| Duration | 2022–2031 |
| Economic sectors | |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministry of Finance |
| P.O Box 8008 Dep |
| 0030 Oslo |
| Norway |

Date of adoption of the decision

1 December 2021

Case No

87755

Decision No

267/21/COL

EFTA State

Norway

Region

All

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Employee share options 2022–2031

Legal basis

Norwegian Tax Act, Section 5-14

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

To enhance start-up and growth companies’ ability to recruit and retain key employees

Form of aid

Tax exemption

Budget

NOK 20 million annually on average during the duration of the scheme

Intensity

Duration

2022–2031

Economic sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministry of Finance

P.O Box 8008 Dep

0030 Oslo

Norway

Other information

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website:

http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/.

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Publication of an application for registration of a name pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs

(2022/C 131/12)

This publication confers the right to oppose the application pursuant to Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) within three months from the date of this publication.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘ΜΑΚΑΡΟΝΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΣΜΙΛΑΣ / MAKARONIA TIS SMILAS / ΜΑΚΑΡΟΝΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΣΚΛΙΝΙΤΖΙΟΥ / MAKARONIA TOU SKLINITZIOU’

EU No: PGI-CY-02763 – 5.3.2021

PDO ( ) PGI (X)

1.   Name(s) of PGI

’Μακαρόνια της Σμίλας / Makaronia tis Smilas / Μακαρόνια του Σκλινιτζιού / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Cyprus

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Class 2.5. Pasta

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

‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’ are a type of dried pasta made by mixing durum wheat flour with a little salt and water, and/or by mixing another type of flour with semolina, salt and water. Olive oil may also be used in the preparation of the product.

Physical characteristics

‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’ have a small hole running through them lengthwise and the shape is visibly irregular, mainly due to the dried dough (Makaronia) being thinner at the ends than in the middle.

Length: 3 cm to 6 cm

Thickness: 0,3 cm to 0,7 cm (at the thickest point)

Colour: off-white

Texture: hard, smooth surface

Chemical characteristics

Moisture content: less than 12 %

Carbohydrates: 70-80 %

Salt: less than 1 %

3.3.   Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only)

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

‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’ are produced according to the following steps, which are carried out in the identified geographical area:

| — | preparation of the dough by mixing the raw materials;... |
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preparation of the dough by mixing the raw materials;...

| — | leaving the dough to rest; |
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leaving the dough to rest;

| — | cutting the dough into small pieces; |
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cutting the dough into small pieces;

| — | shaping each piece using a rush stem (sklinitzi); |
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shaping each piece using a rush stem (sklinitzi);

| — | drying. |
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drying.

3.5.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product the registered name refers to

‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’ are packaged in transparent packaging. The packaging allows the consumer to see the features of the product, in particular its relatively irregular shape, its texture and its characteristic longitudinal hole, which show that it is hand-made.

The product must be packaged and labelled within the identified geographical area, in the interests of good traceability and so that it is not damaged. Transporting the product to be packaged outside the area of production would increase the likelihood of affecting the quality and damaging the product, as it would run the risk of being crushed and/or shattered.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning labelling of the product the registered name refers to

The following must be displayed on the packaging:

| — | the words ‘χειροποίητα ζυμαρικά’ [cheiropoíita zymariká], meaning ‘hand-made pasta’; |
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the words ‘χειροποίητα ζυμαρικά’ [cheiropoíita zymariká], meaning ‘hand-made pasta’;

| — | a reference to the sklinitzi (rush stem) used to make the shape. |
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a reference to the sklinitzi (rush stem) used to make the shape.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The whole of the Republic of Cyprus.

5.   Link with the geographical area

The application for registration of the name ‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’ is based on the specific physical characteristics of the product, and also on the reputation it has acquired over the years. ‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’ have a hole through them and have a distinctive irregularity between the ends and central part of the dried product.

The characteristics of ‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’ arise as a result of the know-how and local expertise of their producers. Specifically:

Firstly, the selection of the special tool used to make the product is of great importance. This thin reed-like stem is carefully selected and cut from plants of the genus Juncus sp. In the local dialect, the plant and, by extension, the tool, is called ‘sklinitzi’. Sometimes, particularly in the past, a fine skewer known as a ‘smíla’ was used instead of a sklinitzi. The product therefore also owes its name to this tool. When selecting the sklinitzi, which producers will use for years, they will choose a stem of around 30-40 cm in length, with a smooth and cylindrical surface. Stems with flat sides or a rough texture are not considered suitable for forming an evenly shaped cylindrical hole in the ‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’.

Another element that is important in shaping the particular characteristics of the product is the elasticity of the dough, which depends on the resting time. Small pieces of dough are worked with the sklinitzi to achieve a cylindrical shape that tapers at the ends. Each piece of dough will become a piece of ‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’. The experience and technique of each producer in working the dough on the sklinitzi defines the thickness of the product. The most experienced producers can work and shape several pieces of dough at the same time, which speeds up the process and increases productivity.

The art and skill of the producers is also needed in the process of drying the ‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’. The fresh ‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’ must be placed on sieves or drying baskets in such a way that the pieces do not touch one another. This allows them to dry better and more evenly. The experience of each producer will determine when the product is ready. The criteria to be checked are (a) the absence of any stickiness on the surface and (b) the sound the pieces make when they are shaken and knock against one another.

Bibliographical references record ‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’ as a traditional dish for special occasions, also associated with feast days. The dish was served on Sundays, but also at Cypriot weddings and during the harvest. According to literature on local folklore, preparing ‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’ gave the women in the villages the opportunity for social interaction. In fact, the women would ‘compete’ on how to place the ‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’ on drying baskets, laying them out in different formations.

In addition to their long-standing tradition as a local Cypriot product, ‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’ have acquired a special reputation in recent years and have become part of the ‘modern’ diet. ‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’ have been awarded the ‘Taste Cyprus Delightful Journeys’ label for Cypriot gastronomy and are one of products displayed at the Festival of Tradition and Culture, which has been held in various communities in the Cypriot countryside since 2004. ‘Makaronia tis Smilas / Makaronia tou Sklinitziou’ have a special place in specific events organised to celebrate Cypriot pasta with the participation of well-known chefs, and they also feature in a large number of printed and electronic media promoting Cypriot gastronomy.

Reference to publication of the specification

http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/da/da.nsf/All/FE9A90EB4A75497BC22583A9003E9C46/$file/Προδιαγραφή%20μακαρόνια%20της%20σμίλας.pdf

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(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

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