# Official Journal C 413/2017

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 605 December 2017 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 413

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 605 December 2017

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions |
| | OPINIONS |
| | European Commission |
| 2017/C 413/01 | Commission Opinion of 4 December 2017 relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of reactors 1 & 2 of the Oskarshamn Nuclear Power Plant, located in Sweden | 1 |

Notice No

Contents

page

I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

European Commission

2017/C 413/01

Commission Opinion of 4 December 2017 relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of reactors 1 & 2 of the Oskarshamn Nuclear Power Plant, located in Sweden

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| | II   Information |
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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2017/C 413/02 | Withdrawal of notification of a concentration (Case M.8724 — The Carlyle Group/Palmer & Harvey McLane (Holdings)) (
  1
  ) | 3 |

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2017/C 413/02

Withdrawal of notification of a concentration (Case M.8724 — The Carlyle Group/Palmer & Harvey McLane (Holdings)) (
  1
  )

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2017/C 413/03 | Euro exchange rates | 4 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2017/C 413/04 | Commission notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Establishment of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2017/C 413/05 | Commission notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2017/C 413/06 | Commission information notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Repeal of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services (
  1
  ) | 6 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2017/C 413/03

Euro exchange rates

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2017/C 413/04

Commission notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Establishment of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services (
  1
  )

1

5

2017/C 413/05

Commission notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations (
  1
  )

1

5

2017/C 413/06

Commission information notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Repeal of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services (
  1
  )

1

6

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2017/C 413/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8690 — TDR Capital LLP/Rossini Holding SAS) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 7 |
| 2017/C 413/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8719 — Kyocera/Ryobi/Ryobi Dalian Machinery/Ryobi Sales/Kyocera Industrial Tools) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 8 |
| 2017/C 413/09 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8707 — CPPIB/Allianz/GNF/GNDB) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 10 |
| 2017/C 413/10 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8731 — COMSA/Mirova/PGGM/Cedinsa Concessionària) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 12 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2017/C 413/11 | Publication of an application for amendment 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 | 14 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2017/C 413/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8690 — TDR Capital LLP/Rossini Holding SAS) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

7

2017/C 413/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8719 — Kyocera/Ryobi/Ryobi Dalian Machinery/Ryobi Sales/Kyocera Industrial Tools) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

8

2017/C 413/09

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8707 — CPPIB/Allianz/GNF/GNDB) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

10

2017/C 413/10

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8731 — COMSA/Mirova/PGGM/Cedinsa Concessionària) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

12

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2017/C 413/11

Publication of an application for amendment 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

14

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| | Corrigenda |
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| 2017/C 413/12 | Corrigendum to Call for proposals — Support for information measures relating to the common agricultural policy (CAP) for 2018 ( OJ C 339, 10.10.2017 ) | 26 |

Corrigenda

2017/C 413/12

Corrigendum to Call for proposals — Support for information measures relating to the common agricultural policy (CAP) for 2018 ( OJ C 339, 10.10.2017 )

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance.

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I Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

European Commission

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5.12.2017

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Official Journal of the European Union

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COMMISSION OPINION

of 4 December 2017

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of reactors 1 & 2 of the Oskarshamn Nuclear Power Plant, located in Sweden

(Only the Swedish text is authentic)

(2017/C 413/01)

The assessment below is carried out under the provisions of the Euratom Treaty, without prejudice to any additional assessments to be carried out under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the obligations stemming from it and from secondary legislation (1).

On 13 June 2017, the European Commission received from the Government of Sweden, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste (2) arising from the dismantling of reactors 1 & 2 of the Oskarshamn Nuclear Power Plant.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 10 July 2017 and provided by the Swedish authorities on 4 September 2017, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

| (1) | The distance between the site and the nearest border with another Member State, in this case Denmark, is 260 km. |
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(1)

The distance between the site and the nearest border with another Member State, in this case Denmark, is 260 km.

| (2) | During normal dismantling operations the discharge of gaseous and liquid radioactive effluents are not liable to cause an exposure of the population in another Member State that would be significant from the point of view of health, in respect of the dose limits laid down in the new Basic Safety Standards Directives (3). |
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(2)

During normal dismantling operations the discharge of gaseous and liquid radioactive effluents are not liable to cause an exposure of the population in another Member State that would be significant from the point of view of health, in respect of the dose limits laid down in the new Basic Safety Standards Directives (3).

| (3) | Solid radioactive waste is temporarily stored on site before shipment to licensed treatment or disposal facilities located in Sweden.
  Non-radioactive solid waste and residual materials in compliance with clearance levels will be released from regulatory control for disposal as conventional waste or for reuse or recycling. This will be done in compliance with the criteria laid down in the Basic Safety Standards Directives. |
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(3)

Solid radioactive waste is temporarily stored on site before shipment to licensed treatment or disposal facilities located in Sweden.

Non-radioactive solid waste and residual materials in compliance with clearance levels will be released from regulatory control for disposal as conventional waste or for reuse or recycling. This will be done in compliance with the criteria laid down in the Basic Safety Standards Directives.

| (4) | In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents that may follow the accidents of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses likely to be received by the population of another Member State would not be significant from the point of view of health, in respect of the reference levels laid down in the Basic Safety Standards Directives. |
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(4)

In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents that may follow the accidents of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses likely to be received by the population of another Member State would not be significant from the point of view of health, in respect of the reference levels laid down in the Basic Safety Standards Directives.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form, arising from the dismantling of reactors 1 and 2 of the Oskarshamn Nuclear Power Plant located in Sweden, both in normal operation and in the event of the accidents of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in a radioactive contamination, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State, in respect of the provisions laid down in the Basic Safety Standards Directives.

Done at Brussels, 4 December 2017.

For the Commission

Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE

Member of the Commission

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(1)  For instance, under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, environmental aspects should be further assessed. Indicatively, the Commission would like to draw attention to the provisions of Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU; to Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment, as well as to Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora and to Directive 2000/60/EC establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

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(2)  The disposal of radioactive waste in the meaning of point 1 of Commission Recommendation 2010/635/Euratom of 11 October 2010 on the application of Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty (OJ L 279, 23.10.2010, p. 36).

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(3)  Council Directive 96/29/Euratom of 13 May 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionising radiation (OJ L 159, 29.6.1996, p. 1) and Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom of 5 December 2013 laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation, and repealing Directives 89/618/Euratom, 90/641/Euratom, 96/29/Euratom, 97/43/Euratom and 2003/122/Euratom (OJ L 13, 17.1.2014, p. 1) with effect from 6 February 2018.

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 5.12.2017 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 413/3 |
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5.12.2017

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 413/3

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Withdrawal of notification of a concentration

(Case M.8724 — The Carlyle Group/Palmer & Harvey McLane (Holdings))

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 413/02)

(Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004)

On 7 November 2017, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration between The Carlyle Group and Palmer & Harvey McLane (Holdings). On 29 November 2017, the notifying party/ies informed the Commission that it/they withdrew its/their notification.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 5.12.2017 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 413/4 |
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5.12.2017

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 413/4

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Euro exchange rates (1)

4 December 2017

(2017/C 413/03)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,1865 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 133,91 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4418 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,87725 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,9635 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,1665 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 9,8668 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,557 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 313,08 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,2026 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,6215 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 4,6262 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,5585 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5034 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,2721 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7281 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5992 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 287,92 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 16,1720 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,8532 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,5550 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 16 036,73 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,8210 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 60,103 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 69,7763 |
| THB | Thai baht | 38,692 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 3,8558 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 22,1016 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 76,4090 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1865

JPY

Japanese yen

133,91

DKK

Danish krone

7,4418

GBP

Pound sterling

0,87725

SEK

Swedish krona

9,9635

CHF

Swiss franc

1,1665

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

9,8668

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,557

HUF

Hungarian forint

313,08

PLN

Polish zloty

4,2026

RON

Romanian leu

4,6215

TRY

Turkish lira

4,6262

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5585

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5034

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,2721

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7281

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5992

KRW

South Korean won

1 287,92

ZAR

South African rand

16,1720

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,8532

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,5550

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

16 036,73

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,8210

PHP

Philippine peso

60,103

RUB

Russian rouble

69,7763

THB

Thai baht

38,692

BRL

Brazilian real

3,8558

MXN

Mexican peso

22,1016

INR

Indian rupee

76,4090

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

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 5.12.2017 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 413/5 |
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5.12.2017

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 413/5

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Commission notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Establishment of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 413/04)

| Member State | Czech Republic |
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| Routes concerned | Brno (Czech Republic) – Munich (Germany) |
| Date of entry into force of the public service obligations | 25 March 2018 |
| Address where the text and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public service obligation can be obtained | For further information please contact:





  CÍSAŘ, ČEŠKA, SMUTNÝ s.r.o., advokátní kancelář |
| Hvězdova 1716/2b |
| 140 00 Praha 4 |
| CZECH REPUBLIC |
| Tel. +420 224827884 |
| Fax +420 224827879 |
| hrstka@akccs.cz |
| www.akccs.cz |

Member State

Czech Republic

Routes concerned

Brno (Czech Republic) – Munich (Germany)

Date of entry into force of the public service obligations

25 March 2018

Address where the text and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public service obligation can be obtained

For further information please contact:

CÍSAŘ, ČEŠKA, SMUTNÝ s.r.o., advokátní kancelář

Hvězdova 1716/2b

140 00 Praha 4

CZECH REPUBLIC

Tel. +420 224827884

Fax +420 224827879

hrstka@akccs.cz

www.akccs.cz

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| 5.12.2017 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 413/5 |
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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 413/5

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Commission notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 413/05)

| Member State | Czech Republic |
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| Route concerned | Brno (Czech Republic)-Munich (Germany) |
| Period of validity of the contract | Approximately 25 March 2018-24 March 2022 |
| Deadline for submission of tenders | 20 February 2018 |
| Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public tender and the public service obligation can be obtained | For further information please contact:





  CÍSAŘ, ČEŠKA, SMUTNÝ s.r.o., advokátní kancelář |
| Hvězdova 1716/2b |
| 140 00 Praha 4 |
| CZECH REPUBLIC |
| Tel. +420 224827884 |
| Fax +420 224827879 |
| hrstka@akccs.cz |
| www.akccs.cz |

Member State

Czech Republic

Route concerned

Brno (Czech Republic)-Munich (Germany)

Period of validity of the contract

Approximately 25 March 2018-24 March 2022

Deadline for submission of tenders

20 February 2018

Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public tender and the public service obligation can be obtained

For further information please contact:

CÍSAŘ, ČEŠKA, SMUTNÝ s.r.o., advokátní kancelář

Hvězdova 1716/2b

140 00 Praha 4

CZECH REPUBLIC

Tel. +420 224827884

Fax +420 224827879

hrstka@akccs.cz

www.akccs.cz

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| 5.12.2017 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 413/6 |
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5.12.2017

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 413/6

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Commission information notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Repeal of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 413/06)

| Member State | Italy |
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| Routes concerned | Alghero-Rome Fiumicino and vice versa
  Alghero-Milan Linate and vice versa
  Cagliari-Rome Fiumicino and vice versa
  Cagliari-Milan Linate and vice versa
  Olbia-Rome Fiumicino and vice versa
  Olbia-Milan Linate and vice versa |
| Original date of entry into force of the public service obligations | 27 October 2017 |
| Date of repeal | 27 October 2017 |
| Address where the text and any information and/or documentation relating to the public service obligation can be obtained | Reference documents


  OJ C 145, 9.5.2017, p. 4.

  OJ C 220, 8.7.2017, p. 58.

  OJ C 373, 4.11.2017, p. 4.
  For further information, please contact:





  Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport |
| Directorate-General for Airports and Air Transport |
| Tel. +39 0641583681/3683 |
| Email: segreteria_dgata@pec.mit.gov.it |
| Website: http://www.mit.gov.it |

Member State

Italy

Routes concerned

Alghero-Rome Fiumicino and vice versa

Alghero-Milan Linate and vice versa

Cagliari-Rome Fiumicino and vice versa

Cagliari-Milan Linate and vice versa

Olbia-Rome Fiumicino and vice versa

Olbia-Milan Linate and vice versa

Original date of entry into force of the public service obligations

27 October 2017

Date of repeal

27 October 2017

Address where the text and any information and/or documentation relating to the public service obligation can be obtained

Reference documents

OJ C 145, 9.5.2017, p. 4.

OJ C 220, 8.7.2017, p. 58.

OJ C 373, 4.11.2017, p. 4.

For further information, please contact:

Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

Directorate-General for Airports and Air Transport

Tel. +39 0641583681/3683

Email: segreteria_dgata@pec.mit.gov.it

Website: http://www.mit.gov.it

| Autonomous Region of Sardinia |
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| Department of Transport |
| Directorate-General for Transport |
| Service for Maritime and Air Transport and Territorial Continuity |
| Tel. +39 0706067331 |
| Fax +39 0706067309 |
| Website: http://www.regione.sardegna.it |
| Email | : | trasporti@pec.regione.sardegna.it
  trasporti@regione.sardegna.it
  trasp.osp@regione.sardegna.it |

Autonomous Region of Sardinia

Department of Transport

Directorate-General for Transport

Service for Maritime and Air Transport and Territorial Continuity

Tel. +39 0706067331

Fax +39 0706067309

Website: http://www.regione.sardegna.it

Email

:

trasporti@pec.regione.sardegna.it

trasporti@regione.sardegna.it

trasp.osp@regione.sardegna.it

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 5.12.2017 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 413/7 |
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5.12.2017

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 413/7

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8690 — TDR Capital LLP/Rossini Holding SAS)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 413/07)

| 1. | On 27 November 2017, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).
  This notification concerns the following undertakings:






  — | TDR Capital LLP (United Kingdom) |
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1.

On 27 November 2017, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

—

TDR Capital LLP (United Kingdom)

| — | Rossini Holding SAS (France) |
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Rossini Holding SAS (France)

TDR Capital LLP acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of Rossini Holding SAS by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   for TDR Capital LLP: private equity firm investing in sectors including motor fuels retail, gyms and health clubs, conveyor car washes, vacant property services, UK social housing refurbishment services, modular construction, pubs and restaurants, debt purchasing, logistic pallet return, coastal transport, life insurance and UK retirement income products.
  —   for Rossini Holding SAS: operate and partly franchise a chain of restaurants under the Buffalo Grill brand. |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   for TDR Capital LLP: private equity firm investing in sectors including motor fuels retail, gyms and health clubs, conveyor car washes, vacant property services, UK social housing refurbishment services, modular construction, pubs and restaurants, debt purchasing, logistic pallet return, coastal transport, life insurance and UK retirement income products.

—   for Rossini Holding SAS: operate and partly franchise a chain of restaurants under the Buffalo Grill brand.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in this Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in this Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+ 32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.8690 — TDR Capital LLP/Rossini Holding SAS, 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 email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.8690 — TDR Capital LLP/Rossini Holding SAS, 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 ‘Merger Regulation’).

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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| 5.12.2017 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 413/8 |
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5.12.2017

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 413/8

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8719 — Kyocera/Ryobi/Ryobi Dalian Machinery/Ryobi Sales/Kyocera Industrial Tools)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 413/08)

| 1. | On 23 November 2017, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).
  This notification concerns the following undertakings:






  — | Kyocera Corporation (Japan) (‘Kyocera’), |
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1.

On 23 November 2017, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

—

Kyocera Corporation (Japan) (‘Kyocera’),

| — | Ryobi Limited (Japan) (‘Ryobi’), |
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—

Ryobi Limited (Japan) (‘Ryobi’),

| — | Ryobi Dalian Machinery Co., Ltd (China) (‘RDM’), |
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—

Ryobi Dalian Machinery Co., Ltd (China) (‘RDM’),

| — | Ryobi Sales Co. (Japan) (‘Ryobi Sales’), |
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—

Ryobi Sales Co. (Japan) (‘Ryobi Sales’),

| — | Kyocera Industrial Tools Co., Ltd (Japan) (‘KIT’). |
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—

Kyocera Industrial Tools Co., Ltd (Japan) (‘KIT’).

Kyocera acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of KIT and Ryobi Sales. Kyocera and Ryobi acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and Article 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of RDM.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture and by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   for Kyocera: Japanese multinational manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of products for industrial users,
  —   for Ryobi: Japanese supplier of die castings, printing equipment, power tools and building hardware,
  —   for RDM: Chinese wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryobi active in the power tools and door closer (including related building hardware) sectors,
  —   for Ryobi Sales: Japanese company, which sells power tool products manufactured by Ryobi in Japan,
  —   for KIT: Japanese newly established company that will include Ryobi’s current power tool business in Japan; the power tool business of RDM; and the door closer business of RDM and will be jointly owned by Kyocera and Ryobi. |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   for Kyocera: Japanese multinational manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of products for industrial users,

—   for Ryobi: Japanese supplier of die castings, printing equipment, power tools and building hardware,

—   for RDM: Chinese wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryobi active in the power tools and door closer (including related building hardware) sectors,

—   for Ryobi Sales: Japanese company, which sells power tool products manufactured by Ryobi in Japan,

—   for KIT: Japanese newly established company that will include Ryobi’s current power tool business in Japan; the power tool business of RDM; and the door closer business of RDM and will be jointly owned by Kyocera and Ryobi.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.
  Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

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

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:
  M.8719 — Kyocera/Ryobi/Ryobi Dalian Machinery/Ryobi Sales/Kyocera Industrial Tools
  Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:





  E-mail: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu |
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| Fax +32 22964301 |
| Postal address: |
| European Commission |
| 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. The following reference should always be specified:

M.8719 — Kyocera/Ryobi/Ryobi Dalian Machinery/Ryobi Sales/Kyocera Industrial Tools

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

E-mail: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal 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 ‘Merger Regulation’).

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8707 — CPPIB/Allianz/GNF/GNDB)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 413/09)

| 1. | On 27 November 2017, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).
  This notification concerns the following undertakings:






  — | Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board Europe (‘CPPIB Europe’, Canada), controlled by CPPIB, |
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1.

On 27 November 2017, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

—

Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board Europe (‘CPPIB Europe’, Canada), controlled by CPPIB,

| — | Allianz Infrastructure Luxembourg I (‘Allianz Infrastructure’, Germany), belonging to the Allianz group, |
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—

Allianz Infrastructure Luxembourg I (‘Allianz Infrastructure’, Germany), belonging to the Allianz group,

| — | Gas Natural SDG, S.A (‘GNF’, Spain), |
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—

Gas Natural SDG, S.A (‘GNF’, Spain),

| — | Gas Natural Fenosa Generación Nuclear S.L. and Holding Negocios Regulados Gas Natural S.A., including its subsidiaries Gas Natural Redes GLP S.A. and Gas Natural Transporte SDG S.L. (all together referred to as Gas National Distribution Business, ‘GNDB’, Spain). These entities are currently solely controlled by GNF. |
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—

Gas Natural Fenosa Generación Nuclear S.L. and Holding Negocios Regulados Gas Natural S.A., including its subsidiaries Gas Natural Redes GLP S.A. and Gas Natural Transporte SDG S.L. (all together referred to as Gas National Distribution Business, ‘GNDB’, Spain). These entities are currently solely controlled by GNF.

CPPIB Europe, Allianz Infrastructure and GNF acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of GNDB.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   for CPPIB Europe: a professional investment management organisation that invests in equities, private equities, real estate, infrastructure and fixed income instruments,
  —   for Allianz Infrastructure: a wholly owned subsidiary of Allianz, a global financial service company with services predominantly in the insurance and asset management business,
  —   for GNF: active in several regulated and deregulated gas and electricity markets in particular in Spain,
  —   for GNDB: active in gas distribution and transmission in Spain. |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   for CPPIB Europe: a professional investment management organisation that invests in equities, private equities, real estate, infrastructure and fixed income instruments,

—   for Allianz Infrastructure: a wholly owned subsidiary of Allianz, a global financial service company with services predominantly in the insurance and asset management business,

—   for GNF: active in several regulated and deregulated gas and electricity markets in particular in Spain,

—   for GNDB: active in gas distribution and transmission in Spain.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.
  Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

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

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:
  M.8707 — CPPIB/Allianz/GNF/GNDB
  Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:





  E-mail: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu |
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| Fax +32 22964301 |
| Postal address: |
| European Commission |
| 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. The following reference should always be specified:

M.8707 — CPPIB/Allianz/GNF/GNDB

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

E-mail: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal 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 ‘Merger Regulation’).

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8731 — COMSA/Mirova/PGGM/Cedinsa Concessionària)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 413/10)

| 1. | On 24 November 2017, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).
  This notification concerns the following undertakings:






  — | COMSA Concesiones SLU (‘COMSA’), fully-owned by COMSA Corporación de Infraestructuras, SL (Spain), |
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1.

On 24 November 2017, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

—

COMSA Concesiones SLU (‘COMSA’), fully-owned by COMSA Corporación de Infraestructuras, SL (Spain),

| — | Mirova Core Infrastructure SARL (‘Mirova’), controlled by Natixis Asset Management, belonging to the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Épargne Group (France), |
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—

Mirova Core Infrastructure SARL (‘Mirova’), controlled by Natixis Asset Management, belonging to the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Épargne Group (France),

| — | Stichting Depositary PGGM Infrastructure Fund (‘PGGM’), in its capacity of titleholder of PGGM Infrastructure Fund (Netherlands) |
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—

Stichting Depositary PGGM Infrastructure Fund (‘PGGM’), in its capacity of titleholder of PGGM Infrastructure Fund (Netherlands)

| — | Cedinsa Concessionària SA (‘Cedinsa’, Spain). |
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—

Cedinsa Concessionària SA (‘Cedinsa’, Spain).

| — | Meridiam Investments II, SAS (‘Meridiam’, France). |
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—

Meridiam Investments II, SAS (‘Meridiam’, France).

| — | Copcisa Concesiones, SL (‘Copcisa’, Spain). |
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—

Copcisa Concesiones, SL (‘Copcisa’, Spain).

COMSA, Mirova and PGGM acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Cedinsa, together with Cedinsa’s other shareholders Meridiam and Copcisa

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   for COMSA: infrastructures and engineering sector,
  —   for Mirova: portfolio management solutions aimed at combining value creation and sustainable development.
  —   for PGGM: pension services provider, specializing in the administration of collective pensions and including asset management.
  —   for Cedinsa: holding company with subsidiaries active in the area of infrastructure concessions, in particular toll motorway concessions
  —   for Meridiam: management of infrastructure investments
  —   for Copcisa: construction, public work concessions, and real estate development. |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   for COMSA: infrastructures and engineering sector,

—   for Mirova: portfolio management solutions aimed at combining value creation and sustainable development.

—   for PGGM: pension services provider, specializing in the administration of collective pensions and including asset management.

—   for Cedinsa: holding company with subsidiaries active in the area of infrastructure concessions, in particular toll motorway concessions

—   for Meridiam: management of infrastructure investments

—   for Copcisa: construction, public work concessions, and real estate development.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.
  Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

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

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:
  M.8731 — COMSA/Mirova/PGGM/Cedinsa Concessionària
  Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:





  E-mail: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu |
| --- | --- |
| Fax +32 229-64301 |
| Postal address: |
| European Commission |
| 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. The following reference should always be specified:

M.8731 — COMSA/Mirova/PGGM/Cedinsa Concessionària

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

E-mail: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 229-64301

Postal 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 ‘Merger Regulation’).

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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Publication of an application for amendment 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

(2017/C 413/11)

This publication confers the right to oppose the application for amendment pursuant to Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A NON-MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION OF A PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN/PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION

Request for approval of an amendment pursuant to Article 53(2), first subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

‘MARRONE DEL MUGELLO’

EU No: PGI-IT-02193 — 28.9.2016

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

1.   Applicant group and legitimate interest

| Consorzio di Tutela del Marrone del Mugello IGP (Consortium for the Protection of Marrone del Mugello PGI) |
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| Via P. Togliatti 4 |
| 50032 Borgo San Lorenzo (FI) |
| ITALIA |
| Tel. +39 3492941747 |

Consorzio di Tutela del Marrone del Mugello IGP (Consortium for the Protection of Marrone del Mugello PGI)

Via P. Togliatti 4

50032 Borgo San Lorenzo (FI)

ITALIA

Tel. +39 3492941747

The Consorzio di Tutela del Marrone del Mugello IGP is entitled to submit an amendment application pursuant to Article 13(1) of Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy Decree No 12511 of 14 October 2013.

2.   Member State or Third Country

Italy

3.   Heading in the product specification affected by the amendment(s)

| — | ☐ | Product name |
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| — | ☒ | Description of the product |
| — | ☒ | Geographical area |
| — | ☐ | Proof of origin |
| — | ☒ | Production method |
| — | ☐ | Link |
| — | ☒ | Labelling |
| — | ☒ | Other [updated legal references; logo] |

—

☐

Product name

—

☒

Description of the product

—

☒

Geographical area

—

☐

Proof of origin

—

☒

Production method

—

☐

Link

—

☒

Labelling

—

☒

Other [updated legal references; logo]

4.   Type of amendment

| — | ☐ | Amendment to the product specification of a registered PDO or PGI not to be qualified as minor in accordance with Article 53(2), third subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. |
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| — | ☒ | Amendment to the product specification of a registered PDO or PGI for which a Single Document (or equivalent) has not been published not to be qualified as minor in accordance with Article 53(2), third subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. |

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☐

Amendment to the product specification of a registered PDO or PGI not to be qualified as minor in accordance with Article 53(2), third subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

—

☒

Amendment to the product specification of a registered PDO or PGI for which a Single Document (or equivalent) has not been published not to be qualified as minor in accordance with Article 53(2), third subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

5.   Amendment(s)

Geographical area

Article 2 of the product specification

| 1. | The paragraph which reads:
  ‘The production area of the “Marrone del Mugello” comprises the following parts of the Province of Florence:












  — | Municipality of Borgo S. Lorenzo |
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1.

The paragraph which reads:

‘The production area of the “Marrone del Mugello” comprises the following parts of the Province of Florence:

—

Municipality of Borgo S. Lorenzo

Partially

| — | Municipality of Dicomano |
| --- | --- |

—

Municipality of Dicomano

Entirely

| — | Municipality of Firenzuola |
| --- | --- |

—

Municipality of Firenzuola

Partially

| — | Municipality of Londa |
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—

Municipality of Londa

Partially

| — | Municipality of Marradi |
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—

Municipality of Marradi

Entirely

| — | Municipality of Palazzuolo Sul Senio |
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—

Municipality of Palazzuolo Sul Senio

Entirely

| — | Municipality of Rufina |
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—

Municipality of Rufina

Partially

| — | Municipality of S. Godenzo |
| --- | --- |

—

Municipality of S. Godenzo

Partially

| — | Municipality of Scarperia |
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—

Municipality of Scarperia

Partially

| — | Municipality of Vicchio Mugello |
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—

Municipality of Vicchio Mugello

Partially

This area forms an integral whole measuring approximately 87 420 ha, as shown in the appended map.’

is amended as follows:

‘The production area of the “Marrone del Mugello” forms an integral whole comprising the land of the following municipalities (2):

| — | Municipality of Barberino di Mugello |
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—

Municipality of Barberino di Mugello

Entirely

| — | Municipality of Borgo S. Lorenzo |
| --- | --- |

—

Municipality of Borgo S. Lorenzo

Entirely

| — | Municipality of Dicomano |
| --- | --- |

—

Municipality of Dicomano

Entirely

| — | Municipality of Firenzuola |
| --- | --- |

—

Municipality of Firenzuola

Entirely

| — | Municipality of Londa |
| --- | --- |

—

Municipality of Londa

Entirely

| — | Municipality of Marradi |
| --- | --- |

—

Municipality of Marradi

Entirely

| — | Municipality of Palazzuolo Sul Senio |
| --- | --- |

—

Municipality of Palazzuolo Sul Senio

Entirely

| — | Municipality of Pelago |
| --- | --- |

—

Municipality of Pelago

Entirely

| — | Municipality of Pontassieve |
| --- | --- |

—

Municipality of Pontassieve

Entirely

| — | Municipality of Rufina |
| --- | --- |

—

Municipality of Rufina

Entirely

| — | Municipality of S. Godenzo |
| --- | --- |

—

Municipality of S. Godenzo

Entirely

| — | Municipality of Scarperia e San Piero a Sieve |
| --- | --- |

—

Municipality of Scarperia e San Piero a Sieve

Entirely

| — | Municipality of Vaglia |
| --- | --- |

—

Municipality of Vaglia

Entirely

| — | Municipality of Vicchio Mugello |
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—

Municipality of Vicchio Mugello

Entirely’

The amendment made to Article 2 redefines the geographical boundaries of the production area.

More specifically, it states that the production area should encompass the entire administrative territory of all those municipalities which were considered only in part in the current specification, as well as those which were excluded (Barberino Mugello, Pelago, Pontassieve, S. Piero a Sieve and Vaglia) despite belonging to the former Mugello Comunità Montana (Mugello Mountain Community). This amendment is justified on the grounds that, at the time of drafting the specification, the production area boundaries were set taking into consideration only the chestnut groves which were producing at the time of the PGI application, wrongly excluding all the other chestnut groves within the mountain community which, on the basis of their varietal characteristics, cultivation method and environmental conditions, could potentially have produced ‘Marrone del Mugello’ chestnuts. Over the past decade, as interest in the PGI product has grown, these chestnut groves have made a modest recovery and this trend is ongoing. The land covered by the enlargement has the same soil conditions as the historical production area. The altitudinal zone where production occurs lies within the ‘Castanetum’ phytoclimatic area, within which there may be differences in terms of early or late ripening, but not in terms of end product quality. Historically, the entire altitudinal zone has been planted to grow chestnut trees using the same agricultural techniques.

Description of the product

Article 3 of the product specification

| 2. | The paragraph which reads:
  ‘Nuts which meet the requirements to be designated “Marrone del Mugello” nuts have the following characteristics in common:






  — | never more than three nuts per husk (or cardoon); |
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2.

The paragraph which reads:

‘Nuts which meet the requirements to be designated “Marrone del Mugello” nuts have the following characteristics in common:

—

never more than three nuts per husk (or cardoon);

| — | medium-large size (no more than 80 nuts/kg), with a tolerance of an additional 10 % for bad years;’ |
| --- | --- |

—

medium-large size (no more than 80 nuts/kg), with a tolerance of an additional 10 % for bad years;’

is amended as follows:

‘Nuts which meet the requirements to be designated “Marrone del Mugello” nuts have the following botanical characteristics in common:

| — | typically three nuts per husk (or cardoon); |
| --- | --- |

—

typically three nuts per husk (or cardoon);

| — | medium-large size;’ |
| --- | --- |

—

medium-large size;’

The word ‘botanical’ has been added to specify more precisely the type of characteristics described thereafter.

The next amendment replaces the words ‘never more than three’ with ‘typically three’. This amendment is required because the number of nuts within the husk is a descriptive botanical characteristic. It is possible, although not very common, to find husks containing more than three nuts. In this case, nut size, as specified in Article 6 of the product specification, will be the parameter determining compliance with the specification which, during production, will be taken into consideration to determine the intended purpose of the nut (fresh or processed).

The phrase which followed ‘(no more than 80 nuts/kg), with a tolerance of an additional 10 % for bad years’ has not been deleted but moved to Article 6 and amended (see also point 7).

Production method

Article 4 of the product specification

| 3. | The sentence which reads:
  ‘Chestnut groves which can be considered suitable are those located between 300 and 900 metres above sea level on land with the appropriate disposition, exposure and soil characteristics.’
  is amended as follows:
  ‘Chestnut groves which can be considered suitable are those located in the area stated in Article 2, with the Florentine Chestnut variety (Marrone Fiorentino) accounting for at least 90 % of the chestnut trees.’
  The reference to altitude has been deleted, since the first version of the specification considered the altitudes of the chestnut groves that were in production at the time, despite the fact that chestnuts grow in the Mugello both below 300 m and above 900 m above sea level.
  The words ‘with the appropriate disposition, exposure and soil characteristics’ have been deleted since where chestnut groves are present, they have been suitable for centuries.
  The requirement specifying the percentage of chestnut trees which must be of the Florentine Chestnut variety was already laid down in Article 9 of the current specification; it has been moved to this Article and amended. This move was necessary because this Article sets out all the elements identifying the chestnut groves suitable for producing ‘Marrone del Mugello’ and the elements related to the traditional growing technique. The proportion of Florentine Chestnut variety trees has been amended from 95 to 90 after on-site checks showed a greater presence of wild chestnuts acting as pollinators. |
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3.

The sentence which reads:

‘Chestnut groves which can be considered suitable are those located between 300 and 900 metres above sea level on land with the appropriate disposition, exposure and soil characteristics.’

is amended as follows:

‘Chestnut groves which can be considered suitable are those located in the area stated in Article 2, with the Florentine Chestnut variety (Marrone Fiorentino) accounting for at least 90 % of the chestnut trees.’

The reference to altitude has been deleted, since the first version of the specification considered the altitudes of the chestnut groves that were in production at the time, despite the fact that chestnuts grow in the Mugello both below 300 m and above 900 m above sea level.

The words ‘with the appropriate disposition, exposure and soil characteristics’ have been deleted since where chestnut groves are present, they have been suitable for centuries.

The requirement specifying the percentage of chestnut trees which must be of the Florentine Chestnut variety was already laid down in Article 9 of the current specification; it has been moved to this Article and amended. This move was necessary because this Article sets out all the elements identifying the chestnut groves suitable for producing ‘Marrone del Mugello’ and the elements related to the traditional growing technique. The proportion of Florentine Chestnut variety trees has been amended from 95 to 90 after on-site checks showed a greater presence of wild chestnuts acting as pollinators.

| 4. | The paragraph which reads:
  ‘The maximum production yield is set at 15 kg of nuts per tree and 1 500 kg per hectare. These production ceilings must be adhered to even in exceptionally fruitful years. The number of producing trees per hectare must not exceed 120 in old groves and 160 in new groves.’
  is amended as follows:
  ‘The maximum production yield is set at 2 500 kg of nuts per hectare and, with a density of less than 80 trees per hectare, at 30 kg per tree. These production ceilings must be adhered to even in exceptionally fruitful years.’
  The production ceilings have been raised (from 15 to 30 kg of nuts per tree and from 1 500 to 2 500 kg of nuts per hectare). This amendment is necessary because the harvesting and cultivation of the chestnuts has led to a widespread increase in the volumes of both nuts which are to be sent for fresh consumption and small nuts which are suitable for producing flour or dried chestnuts. It is very important to apply the two production ceilings in low density chestnut groves, in which maximum production per hectare is not a suitable control parameter but yield per tree is.
  The reference to the number of producing trees per hectare has been deleted (‘must not exceed 120 in old groves and 160 in new groves’), since this parameter has proven meaningless in practice and, at times, misleading, both when harvesting chestnuts at higher altitudes where densities are greater, and with respect to growing techniques applied when harvesting chestnut groves which vary in density over their lifetimes. Many grafted shoots are gradually thinned to ensure an appropriate distribution of trees across the land, as is essential for a good crop. |
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4.

The paragraph which reads:

‘The maximum production yield is set at 15 kg of nuts per tree and 1 500 kg per hectare. These production ceilings must be adhered to even in exceptionally fruitful years. The number of producing trees per hectare must not exceed 120 in old groves and 160 in new groves.’

is amended as follows:

‘The maximum production yield is set at 2 500 kg of nuts per hectare and, with a density of less than 80 trees per hectare, at 30 kg per tree. These production ceilings must be adhered to even in exceptionally fruitful years.’

The production ceilings have been raised (from 15 to 30 kg of nuts per tree and from 1 500 to 2 500 kg of nuts per hectare). This amendment is necessary because the harvesting and cultivation of the chestnuts has led to a widespread increase in the volumes of both nuts which are to be sent for fresh consumption and small nuts which are suitable for producing flour or dried chestnuts. It is very important to apply the two production ceilings in low density chestnut groves, in which maximum production per hectare is not a suitable control parameter but yield per tree is.

The reference to the number of producing trees per hectare has been deleted (‘must not exceed 120 in old groves and 160 in new groves’), since this parameter has proven meaningless in practice and, at times, misleading, both when harvesting chestnuts at higher altitudes where densities are greater, and with respect to growing techniques applied when harvesting chestnut groves which vary in density over their lifetimes. Many grafted shoots are gradually thinned to ensure an appropriate distribution of trees across the land, as is essential for a good crop.

Article 5 of the product specification

| 5. | The sentence which reads:
  ‘The product must be sorted, sized, treated through “curing” in cold water and sterilisation using known traditional local methods, and packaged in zone “E”, Alto Mugello-Mugello-Val di Sieve, of the mountain community.’
  is amended as follows:
  ‘The product must be sorted, sized, treated through “curing” in cold water and sterilisation using known traditional local methods, and dried, milled and packaged within the production area mentioned in Article 2.’
  The phrase ‘in zone “E”, Alto Mugello-Mugello-Val di Sieve, of the mountain community’ has been removed and a reference to Article 2 added. This is merely a formal amendment since the proposed enlargement of the production area to encompass the administrative land of all the municipalities making up the former zone ‘E’ of the mountain community actually means that the production area will be the same as the area in which the current specification states the activities mentioned in this article are to be performed. |
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5.

The sentence which reads:

‘The product must be sorted, sized, treated through “curing” in cold water and sterilisation using known traditional local methods, and packaged in zone “E”, Alto Mugello-Mugello-Val di Sieve, of the mountain community.’

is amended as follows:

‘The product must be sorted, sized, treated through “curing” in cold water and sterilisation using known traditional local methods, and dried, milled and packaged within the production area mentioned in Article 2.’

The phrase ‘in zone “E”, Alto Mugello-Mugello-Val di Sieve, of the mountain community’ has been removed and a reference to Article 2 added. This is merely a formal amendment since the proposed enlargement of the production area to encompass the administrative land of all the municipalities making up the former zone ‘E’ of the mountain community actually means that the production area will be the same as the area in which the current specification states the activities mentioned in this article are to be performed.

| 6. | The sentence which reads:
  ‘The fresh product can be released for consumption from 5 October of the year of production.’
  is amended as follows:
  ‘The fresh product can be released for consumption from 25 September of the year of production.’
  The proposal is to change the release date for consumption from 5 October to 25 September since seasonal variations in recent years have steadily brought forward the point at which the nuts ripen and fall. |
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6.

The sentence which reads:

‘The fresh product can be released for consumption from 5 October of the year of production.’

is amended as follows:

‘The fresh product can be released for consumption from 25 September of the year of production.’

The proposal is to change the release date for consumption from 5 October to 25 September since seasonal variations in recent years have steadily brought forward the point at which the nuts ripen and fall.

Article 6 of the product specification

| 7. | The paragraph which reads:
  ‘Upon its release for consumption, fresh “Marrone del Mugello” should be:






  — | a fresh, untreated product, or a product that has been cured in cold water for no more than eight days without any additives being added, or a product that has been sterilised in a hot water bath followed by a cold water bath without any additives being added, using the correct local method; |
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7.

The paragraph which reads:

‘Upon its release for consumption, fresh “Marrone del Mugello” should be:

—

a fresh, untreated product, or a product that has been cured in cold water for no more than eight days without any additives being added, or a product that has been sterilised in a hot water bath followed by a cold water bath without any additives being added, using the correct local method;

| — | a product that has been selected and sized to various dimensions in accordance with the Ministerial Decree of 10 July 1939 laying down special technical rules on exporting chestnuts, which apply to both the marketing of the product within the EU and its export to third countries. |
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—

a product that has been selected and sized to various dimensions in accordance with the Ministerial Decree of 10 July 1939 laying down special technical rules on exporting chestnuts, which apply to both the marketing of the product within the EU and its export to third countries.

| — | a product that has to be packaged in red net bags for packages weighing 1 kg, 5 kg or 10 kg, and in jute bags for packages weighing 25 kg or 30 kg; each package should bear the identification mark “Marrone del Mugello” PGI. The marking must also display data relating to the size, weight, production year and the date of packaging, and be stitched on the outside of the package, acting as a seal.’ |
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—

a product that has to be packaged in red net bags for packages weighing 1 kg, 5 kg or 10 kg, and in jute bags for packages weighing 25 kg or 30 kg; each package should bear the identification mark “Marrone del Mugello” PGI. The marking must also display data relating to the size, weight, production year and the date of packaging, and be stitched on the outside of the package, acting as a seal.’

is amended as follows:

‘Upon its release for consumption, fresh “Marrone del Mugello” should have the following characteristics:

| a) | Size: no more than 90 nuts/kg; |
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a)

Size: no more than 90 nuts/kg;

| b) | A fresh, untreated product, or a product that has been cured in cold water for no more than eight days, or a product that has been sterilised in a hot water bath followed by a cold water bath; the use of additives is prohibited; |
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b)

A fresh, untreated product, or a product that has been cured in cold water for no more than eight days, or a product that has been sterilised in a hot water bath followed by a cold water bath; the use of additives is prohibited;

| c) | A product selected so that:






  — | the nuts are whole, healthy, turgescent, dry, clean and of standard shape and appearance, as described in Article 3; |
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c)

A product selected so that:

—

the nuts are whole, healthy, turgescent, dry, clean and of standard shape and appearance, as described in Article 3;

| — | the nuts have no trace of mould on the husk and are not damaged, empty or sprouting; |
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—

the nuts have no trace of mould on the husk and are not damaged, empty or sprouting;

For each representative kilo of product, the following tolerances, calculated as a weighted percentage, are permitted:

6 % of nuts with damage to the flesh, not affecting the external husk, caused by mould, insects or any other cause; 3 % of nuts with insect-eaten holes in the husk; 5 % of nuts suffering from lack of nutrients or having cracks or other unaesthetic defects;

| d) | A product sized such that the number of nuts per kg is stable; |
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d)

A product sized such that the number of nuts per kg is stable;

| e) | Without prejudice to the requirements in points b), c) and d), fresh nuts sized so that there are more than 90 nuts/kg may bear the “Marrone del Mugello” PGI solely for use as an ingredient in composite, manufactured or processed goods; |
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e)

Without prejudice to the requirements in points b), c) and d), fresh nuts sized so that there are more than 90 nuts/kg may bear the “Marrone del Mugello” PGI solely for use as an ingredient in composite, manufactured or processed goods;

| f) | Packaging may vary in weight. Where net bags are used, these must be red. Each package must bear the identification mark “Marrone del Mugello” PGI, in accordance with the logo described in Article 10, affixed in such a way as to prevent reuse.’ |
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f)

Packaging may vary in weight. Where net bags are used, these must be red. Each package must bear the identification mark “Marrone del Mugello” PGI, in accordance with the logo described in Article 10, affixed in such a way as to prevent reuse.’

The sentence ‘medium-large size (no more than 80 nuts/kg), with a tolerance of an additional 10 % for bad years’, originally included in Article 3, has been amended to ‘no more than 90 nuts/kg’ and inserted in Article 6 of the specification. This amendment is necessary since, with the previous wording, it was necessary to assess annually whether that year had been good or bad; in a bad year, the maximum permitted size of 88 nuts/kg makes sizing with screens difficult.

The general reference to ‘using the correct local method’ has been deleted since the method is described in the paragraph. Furthermore, to avoid repeating the words ‘without any additives being added’, the restriction ‘the use of additives is prohibited’ has been added.

Points c), d) and e) have been added in the amendment. Points c) and d) set out, in detail, the binding chestnut selection criteria, and sizing and homogeneity characteristics, which are laid down in the Ministerial Decree of 10 July 1939. This addition eliminates the need to refer to legislation, as in the current specification. point (e) makes an addition to the product specification to specify that chestnuts sized so that there are more than 90 nuts/kg may be used as ‘Marrone del Mugello’ PGI only as ingredients in composite, manufactured or processed goods. The option of processing PGI product of smaller size than that intended for the consumer allows operators to increase the volume of certified product obtained in accordance with the area's growing practices.

Finally, the requirements relating to packaging capacity and type have been deleted since they do not always meet changing market needs. Of the current rules, only the stipulation that the net bags used must be red is maintained, since this colour is deemed the most suitable match for the chestnuts' colour and is widely used.

A reference has also been added to the article setting out the distinctive features of the ‘Marrone del Mugello’ logo and the wording ‘The identification mark must also display data relating to the size, weight, production year and the date of packaging, and be stitched on the outside of the package, acting as a seal’ has been deleted since the information to be stated on the label is specified in the general legislation.

Article 7 of the product specification

| 8. | The paragraph which reads:






  ‘— | The “Marrone del Mugello” can be brought to market not only as a fresh product but also as a processed product having the following characteristics: |
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8.

The paragraph which reads:

‘—

The “Marrone del Mugello” can be brought to market not only as a fresh product but also as a processed product having the following characteristics:

| — | dried in the shell, shelled whole or ground, obtained using the traditional local method of drying, in drying houses, on grates over a slow, steady fire burning chestnut wood only.’ |
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—

dried in the shell, shelled whole or ground, obtained using the traditional local method of drying, in drying houses, on grates over a slow, steady fire burning chestnut wood only.’

is amended as follows:

‘The “Marrone del Mugello” can be brought to market not only as a fresh product but also as a dried product having the following characteristics:

| 1. | in the shell or shelled whole; |
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1.

in the shell or shelled whole;

| 2. | ground; |
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2.

ground;

obtained using the traditional local method of drying, in drying houses, on grates over a slow, steady fire burning chestnut wood only.’

The word ‘processed’ has been replaced with ‘dried’ so as to more precisely define the other ways in which to process the ‘Marrone del Mugello’ PGI product.

| 9. | The following sentence has been added:
  ‘Fresh nuts sized so that there are more than 90 nuts/kg can also be used to obtain the various types of dry product.’
  The addition of the words ‘fresh nuts sized so that there are more than 90 nuts/kg can also be used’ is necessary to clarify the product for processing. The proposed wording incorporates this phrase, clarifying the type of nut for processing: nuts sized so that there are fewer than 90 nuts/kg and also larger nuts where the market so requires. |
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9.

The following sentence has been added:

‘Fresh nuts sized so that there are more than 90 nuts/kg can also be used to obtain the various types of dry product.’

The addition of the words ‘fresh nuts sized so that there are more than 90 nuts/kg can also be used’ is necessary to clarify the product for processing. The proposed wording incorporates this phrase, clarifying the type of nut for processing: nuts sized so that there are fewer than 90 nuts/kg and also larger nuts where the market so requires.

| 10. | The paragraph which reads:
  ‘The moisture content of the whole or ground nuts must not exceed 15 %; the product must be free of any parasites of any type; the yield of peeled dry chestnuts may not exceed 35 %, and the yield of dried chestnuts in the shell may not exceed 65 %; the shelled dried chestnuts must be whole and healthy with a light straw-yellow colour, and with no more than 10 % of blemishes (traces of worm holes, deformations, etc.).’
  is amended as follows:
  ‘The moisture content of the whole or ground nuts must not exceed 8 %; the final product placed on the market must be free of any parasites of any type;
  the yield by weight of peeled dry chestnuts may not exceed 35 %, and the yield by weight of dried chestnuts in the shell may not exceed 65 %;
  the shelled dried chestnuts must be whole and healthy with a light straw-yellow colour, and with no more than 10 % of blemishes (traces of worm holes, deformations, etc.), the maximum yield by weight of flour cannot exceed 30 % of the fresh product.’
  The maximum moisture content of the flour has been reduced from 15 % to 8 % since, following appropriate laboratory tests, the proposed ratio was found to satisfy the product specification better. These tests found that a moisture content in excess of 8 % could have a negative impact on the preservation of the product over time and alter the organoleptic characteristics of the flour due to a reduction in quality and greater exposure to parasites of various types.
  The words ‘final [product] placed on the market’ have been added since the incoming product might perhaps contain parasites of varying kinds which are not visible from the outside. During the heat treatment applied, any biotic agents are neutralised, and the outgoing product must be completely free of these at the sorting phase.
  It has been clarified that the yield is calculated by chestnut weight.
  The clause ‘the maximum yield by weight of flour cannot exceed 30 % of the fresh product’ has been added to regulate the yield of product ground into flour after the drying and milling phases. Given that the fresh product loses at least 65 % of its initial weight during the drying phase, the maximum yield in flour cannot be higher than 30 %, taking account of the weight of the husk and the losses of product during the milling (dusting) phases of about 5 % on average. The wording is necessary in order to set a production threshold which will be subject to a key control for the prevention of possible fraud. |
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10.

The paragraph which reads:

‘The moisture content of the whole or ground nuts must not exceed 15 %; the product must be free of any parasites of any type; the yield of peeled dry chestnuts may not exceed 35 %, and the yield of dried chestnuts in the shell may not exceed 65 %; the shelled dried chestnuts must be whole and healthy with a light straw-yellow colour, and with no more than 10 % of blemishes (traces of worm holes, deformations, etc.).’

is amended as follows:

‘The moisture content of the whole or ground nuts must not exceed 8 %; the final product placed on the market must be free of any parasites of any type;

the yield by weight of peeled dry chestnuts may not exceed 35 %, and the yield by weight of dried chestnuts in the shell may not exceed 65 %;

the shelled dried chestnuts must be whole and healthy with a light straw-yellow colour, and with no more than 10 % of blemishes (traces of worm holes, deformations, etc.), the maximum yield by weight of flour cannot exceed 30 % of the fresh product.’

The maximum moisture content of the flour has been reduced from 15 % to 8 % since, following appropriate laboratory tests, the proposed ratio was found to satisfy the product specification better. These tests found that a moisture content in excess of 8 % could have a negative impact on the preservation of the product over time and alter the organoleptic characteristics of the flour due to a reduction in quality and greater exposure to parasites of various types.

The words ‘final [product] placed on the market’ have been added since the incoming product might perhaps contain parasites of varying kinds which are not visible from the outside. During the heat treatment applied, any biotic agents are neutralised, and the outgoing product must be completely free of these at the sorting phase.

It has been clarified that the yield is calculated by chestnut weight.

The clause ‘the maximum yield by weight of flour cannot exceed 30 % of the fresh product’ has been added to regulate the yield of product ground into flour after the drying and milling phases. Given that the fresh product loses at least 65 % of its initial weight during the drying phase, the maximum yield in flour cannot be higher than 30 %, taking account of the weight of the husk and the losses of product during the milling (dusting) phases of about 5 % on average. The wording is necessary in order to set a production threshold which will be subject to a key control for the prevention of possible fraud.

| 11. | The sentence which reads:
  ‘The dried product in the shell may be sized for sale, in order to obtain larger pieces’, in Article 7 of the current specification, has been moved one paragraph for reasons of cohesion. |
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11.

The sentence which reads:

‘The dried product in the shell may be sized for sale, in order to obtain larger pieces’, in Article 7 of the current specification, has been moved one paragraph for reasons of cohesion.

| 12. | The sentence which reads:
  ‘Packages may vary in weight depending on market needs and must bear the identification mark “Marrone del Mugello” PGI.’
  has been supplemented as follows:
  ‘Packages may vary in weight depending on market needs and must bear the identification mark “Marrone del Mugello” PGI, in accordance with the logo mentioned in Article 10, affixed in such a way as to prevent reuse.’
  A reference has been added to the article which specifies the distinctive features of the ‘Marrone del Mugello’ and the manner in which the identification mark is to be affixed. The packaging intended for the final consumer and bearing the identification mark must be sealed in such a way that it can be opened once only and then no longer reused. To this end, the identification marks must be either an integral part of the packaging or placed in such a manner as to be damaged when opened so that they cannot be reused. |
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12.

The sentence which reads:

‘Packages may vary in weight depending on market needs and must bear the identification mark “Marrone del Mugello” PGI.’

has been supplemented as follows:

‘Packages may vary in weight depending on market needs and must bear the identification mark “Marrone del Mugello” PGI, in accordance with the logo mentioned in Article 10, affixed in such a way as to prevent reuse.’

A reference has been added to the article which specifies the distinctive features of the ‘Marrone del Mugello’ and the manner in which the identification mark is to be affixed. The packaging intended for the final consumer and bearing the identification mark must be sealed in such a way that it can be opened once only and then no longer reused. To this end, the identification marks must be either an integral part of the packaging or placed in such a manner as to be damaged when opened so that they cannot be reused.

| 13. | To avoid referring to legislation the content of which is covered in the product specification, the following sentence has been deleted:
  ‘The bringing to market and export of the dry product is governed by the rules in the cited Ministerial Decree of 10 July 1939.’ |
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13.

To avoid referring to legislation the content of which is covered in the product specification, the following sentence has been deleted:

‘The bringing to market and export of the dry product is governed by the rules in the cited Ministerial Decree of 10 July 1939.’

| 14. | The sentence which reads:
  ‘Other processed products with individually distinguishable nuts obtained from the “Marrone del Mugello” may cite their product of origin.’
  has been removed since it is covered within the range of products mentioned in Article 7 of the product specification. This amendment is required in order to adapt the use of the designation on processed products to the provisions of ‘Commission Communication — Guidelines on the labelling of foodstuffs using protected designations of origin (PDO) or protected geographical indications (PGI) as ingredients’ (
  Official Journal of the European Union C 341, 16.12.2010, p. 3). |
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14.

The sentence which reads:

‘Other processed products with individually distinguishable nuts obtained from the “Marrone del Mugello” may cite their product of origin.’

has been removed since it is covered within the range of products mentioned in Article 7 of the product specification. This amendment is required in order to adapt the use of the designation on processed products to the provisions of ‘Commission Communication — Guidelines on the labelling of foodstuffs using protected designations of origin (PDO) or protected geographical indications (PGI) as ingredients’ (
  Official Journal of the European Union C 341, 16.12.2010, p. 3).

Labelling

Article 8 of the product specification

| 15. | The following two sentences:
  ‘It is permitted to use, in respect of both the fresh and the processed product, at most two references to the municipality and/or place and/or farm within the area in Article 2 from which the chestnuts with the protected geographical indication actually derive.
  Of course, the company name and brand may be indicated.’
  are amended as follows:
  ‘It is permitted to use, in respect of both the fresh and the dried product, at most two references to the municipality and/or place and/or farm within the area in Article 2 from which the chestnuts with the protected geographical indication actually derive.
  Of course, the company name and brand and the size may be indicated.’
  The word ‘processed’ has been replaced with ‘dried’, which is more precise and relevant to the content of the preceding Article 7.
  The option has been added to state the chestnuts' size on the label. The addition of the size was proposed in order to provide commercial information, as the size is often linked to the price of the product. Furthermore, indicating the size on the label allows consumers to quickly assess the size purchased and the homogeneity of the nuts in the pack. |
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15.

The following two sentences:

‘It is permitted to use, in respect of both the fresh and the processed product, at most two references to the municipality and/or place and/or farm within the area in Article 2 from which the chestnuts with the protected geographical indication actually derive.

Of course, the company name and brand may be indicated.’

are amended as follows:

‘It is permitted to use, in respect of both the fresh and the dried product, at most two references to the municipality and/or place and/or farm within the area in Article 2 from which the chestnuts with the protected geographical indication actually derive.

Of course, the company name and brand and the size may be indicated.’

The word ‘processed’ has been replaced with ‘dried’, which is more precise and relevant to the content of the preceding Article 7.

The option has been added to state the chestnuts' size on the label. The addition of the size was proposed in order to provide commercial information, as the size is often linked to the price of the product. Furthermore, indicating the size on the label allows consumers to quickly assess the size purchased and the homogeneity of the nuts in the pack.

Miscellaneous

Inspection body — Updated legal references

| 16. | Article 9 of the product specification:
  ‘Producers intending to put their own product on the market with the protected geographical indication “Marrone del Mugello” must enter their chestnut groves, of which at least 95 % of the chestnuts must be of the variety specified in Article 3, in a dedicated public register kept by the mountain community zone “E”, the offices of which are located in Borgo S. Lorenzo, via the municipality in which these chestnut groves are located.
  The entry in the register referred to in the first paragraph should state the boundaries delimiting the producing farm, the land registry boundaries according to the map and entry excerpts, the area planted with chestnuts, the maximum production per hectare and per nut-bearing tree, the location, the age of the chestnut grove, its phytosanitary condition and the number of trees.
  Requests to enter any chestnut groves in the register must be filed by 30 June of the year in which the product is intended to be placed on the market with the protected geographical indication.
  Requests for any amendments to the entries must be filed by the same date.’
  is amended as follows:
  ‘Each phase of the production process is monitored, recording the respective inputs and outputs. This ensures product traceability, as does the fact that the inspection body keeps lists of the land registry parcels where production takes place, and of producers and packagers, and is notified of quantities produced.
  All natural or legal persons entered in these lists will be checked by the inspection body in accordance with the product specification and the related inspection plan.
  Compliance with the specification is monitored in accordance with Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. The inspection body responsible for checking the product specification is:





  Camera di Commercio Industria Artigianato e Agricoltura di Firenze (Florence Chamber of Commerce) |
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| Palazzo della Borsa Merci |
| Volta dei Mercanti 1 |
| 50100 Firenze (FI) |
| ITALIA |
| Tel. +39 05529810 |
| Fax +39 0552981157 |
| Web: www.fi.camcom.it |
| Certified e-mail: cciaa.firenze@fi.legalmail.camcom.it’ |

16.

Article 9 of the product specification:

‘Producers intending to put their own product on the market with the protected geographical indication “Marrone del Mugello” must enter their chestnut groves, of which at least 95 % of the chestnuts must be of the variety specified in Article 3, in a dedicated public register kept by the mountain community zone “E”, the offices of which are located in Borgo S. Lorenzo, via the municipality in which these chestnut groves are located.

The entry in the register referred to in the first paragraph should state the boundaries delimiting the producing farm, the land registry boundaries according to the map and entry excerpts, the area planted with chestnuts, the maximum production per hectare and per nut-bearing tree, the location, the age of the chestnut grove, its phytosanitary condition and the number of trees.

Requests to enter any chestnut groves in the register must be filed by 30 June of the year in which the product is intended to be placed on the market with the protected geographical indication.

Requests for any amendments to the entries must be filed by the same date.’

is amended as follows:

‘Each phase of the production process is monitored, recording the respective inputs and outputs. This ensures product traceability, as does the fact that the inspection body keeps lists of the land registry parcels where production takes place, and of producers and packagers, and is notified of quantities produced.

All natural or legal persons entered in these lists will be checked by the inspection body in accordance with the product specification and the related inspection plan.

Compliance with the specification is monitored in accordance with Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. The inspection body responsible for checking the product specification is:

Camera di Commercio Industria Artigianato e Agricoltura di Firenze (Florence Chamber of Commerce)

Palazzo della Borsa Merci

Volta dei Mercanti 1

50100 Firenze (FI)

ITALIA

Tel. +39 05529810

Fax +39 0552981157

Web: www.fi.camcom.it

Certified e-mail: cciaa.firenze@fi.legalmail.camcom.it’

The article has been rewritten and updated in line with Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. More specifically, the references to the following have been deleted:

| — | the chestnut groves' characteristics, since these are more accurately set out in the new Article 4; |
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—

the chestnut groves' characteristics, since these are more accurately set out in the new Article 4;

| — | the keeping of the register at the mountain community zone ‘E’, since the register is kept by the inspection body; |
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—

the keeping of the register at the mountain community zone ‘E’, since the register is kept by the inspection body;

| — | the deadline for submitting requests, since this will be set by the inspection body. |
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—

the deadline for submitting requests, since this will be set by the inspection body.

Finally, the reference to the inspection body has been added.

| 17. | Articles 10-13 of the current specification have been deleted. In the light of the legislation governing inspection bodies and the new provisions in Article 9, Articles 10-13 are now redundant and no longer relevant to the product specification. |
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17.

Articles 10-13 of the current specification have been deleted. In the light of the legislation governing inspection bodies and the new provisions in Article 9, Articles 10-13 are now redundant and no longer relevant to the product specification.

| 18. | The product specification has been updated in line with Article 7(f) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, with the addition of Article 11 below.
  ‘The geographical link between the chestnut and the Mugello, an area especially well-suited for growing nut-bearing chestnuts, stems mainly from the fact that the local ecotypes of chestnut, all traceable to the Marrone Fiorentino variety, reproduced agamically for many centuries (as confirmed by the presence of many centuries-old trees), besides being genetically suited to the local environment (soils, climate, cultivation methods, etc.) form an indissoluble pair with the area and give the chestnuts characteristics which make them quite distinguishable from those of other areas. Over the centuries, numerous important local, rural and home traditions, methods and practices have been associated with the chestnut tree and nuts, so much so that, in the area, people talk of the existence of a true “chestnut civilisation”. The “Marrone del Mugello” qualities have long been known and appreciated in other areas too, as is shown by the trade with other regions, which also took place in the past.’ |
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18.

The product specification has been updated in line with Article 7(f) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, with the addition of Article 11 below.

‘The geographical link between the chestnut and the Mugello, an area especially well-suited for growing nut-bearing chestnuts, stems mainly from the fact that the local ecotypes of chestnut, all traceable to the Marrone Fiorentino variety, reproduced agamically for many centuries (as confirmed by the presence of many centuries-old trees), besides being genetically suited to the local environment (soils, climate, cultivation methods, etc.) form an indissoluble pair with the area and give the chestnuts characteristics which make them quite distinguishable from those of other areas. Over the centuries, numerous important local, rural and home traditions, methods and practices have been associated with the chestnut tree and nuts, so much so that, in the area, people talk of the existence of a true “chestnut civilisation”. The “Marrone del Mugello” qualities have long been known and appreciated in other areas too, as is shown by the trade with other regions, which also took place in the past.’

| 19. | Logo
  The following details have been added to define and codify the logo that distinguishes the ‘Marrone del Mugello’ PGI.
  ‘The “Marrone del Mugello” PGI logo, shown below, is a standard (vertical) rectangle with the dimensions 1:1,35 (short side versus long side) and is formed of the word “MUGELLO” (black; Futura font), positioned along the top of the short side, and the words “MARRONE DEL” running vertically along the far left-hand side (Futura font; colours: “MARRONE” in the colour Pantone 470- C 29 %; M 72 %; Y 100 %; K 23 %; “DEL” in the colour Pantone 368- C 65 %; M 0 %; Y 100 %; K 0 %). All words have a character spacing of 40 % and a word spacing of 3 % of the character scale.
  Behind the word “Mugello”, against a white background, there is an image of the “Marrone del Mugello”, portrayed as a sun, in the centre, inclined to the right, with the colour varying between two tones, to highlight the nut's roundness, going from light brown (Pantone 1605c — C 40 %; M 80 %; Y 100 %; K 0 %) to dark brown (Pantone 4695c- C 40 %; M 100 %; Y 100 %; K 50 %); the base of the “Marrone del Mugello”, by contrast, changes tone, from left to right, from ochre (Pantone 7413cc- C 20 %; M 60 %; Y 100 %; K 0 %) to light brown (Pantone 1605c- C 40 %; M 80 %; Y 100 %; K 0 %).
  The nut is set against an artistic impression of the open husk (representing the sun's beams) with a colour which changes tone from the bottom left (Pantone 584c- C 35 %; M 5 %; Y 85 %; K 0 %) to the top right (Pantone 290c — C 30 %; M 0 %; Y 0 %; K 0 %). At the bottom, we see a double “m” (for “Marrone del Mugello”) as a wide, black graphic sign with a space between each “m” to recreate a typical view of the green Mugello hills; the upper hill is shaded in a green colour (Pantone 347- C 100 %; M 0 %; Y 79 %; K 8 %) which extends along the width of the black line down to the base of the logo; the second hill in the foreground is shaded in a light green colour (Pantone 368c- C 60 %; M 0 %; Y 100 %; K 0 %) which extends along the width of the black line down to the words “INDICAZIONE GEOGRAFICA PROTETTA”, written in white, in Futura font, over three lines. The first letter of each word is in Futura Bold; the character spacing is set at least at 40 %; alignment: justified; line spacing: same as character scale.
  The logo can be resized to suit requirements. The reduction limit is 1,5 times the size of the short side.

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19.

Logo

The following details have been added to define and codify the logo that distinguishes the ‘Marrone del Mugello’ PGI.

‘The “Marrone del Mugello” PGI logo, shown below, is a standard (vertical) rectangle with the dimensions 1:1,35 (short side versus long side) and is formed of the word “MUGELLO” (black; Futura font), positioned along the top of the short side, and the words “MARRONE DEL” running vertically along the far left-hand side (Futura font; colours: “MARRONE” in the colour Pantone 470- C 29 %; M 72 %; Y 100 %; K 23 %; “DEL” in the colour Pantone 368- C 65 %; M 0 %; Y 100 %; K 0 %). All words have a character spacing of 40 % and a word spacing of 3 % of the character scale.

Behind the word “Mugello”, against a white background, there is an image of the “Marrone del Mugello”, portrayed as a sun, in the centre, inclined to the right, with the colour varying between two tones, to highlight the nut's roundness, going from light brown (Pantone 1605c — C 40 %; M 80 %; Y 100 %; K 0 %) to dark brown (Pantone 4695c- C 40 %; M 100 %; Y 100 %; K 50 %); the base of the “Marrone del Mugello”, by contrast, changes tone, from left to right, from ochre (Pantone 7413cc- C 20 %; M 60 %; Y 100 %; K 0 %) to light brown (Pantone 1605c- C 40 %; M 80 %; Y 100 %; K 0 %).

The nut is set against an artistic impression of the open husk (representing the sun's beams) with a colour which changes tone from the bottom left (Pantone 584c- C 35 %; M 5 %; Y 85 %; K 0 %) to the top right (Pantone 290c — C 30 %; M 0 %; Y 0 %; K 0 %). At the bottom, we see a double “m” (for “Marrone del Mugello”) as a wide, black graphic sign with a space between each “m” to recreate a typical view of the green Mugello hills; the upper hill is shaded in a green colour (Pantone 347- C 100 %; M 0 %; Y 79 %; K 8 %) which extends along the width of the black line down to the base of the logo; the second hill in the foreground is shaded in a light green colour (Pantone 368c- C 60 %; M 0 %; Y 100 %; K 0 %) which extends along the width of the black line down to the words “INDICAZIONE GEOGRAFICA PROTETTA”, written in white, in Futura font, over three lines. The first letter of each word is in Futura Bold; the character spacing is set at least at 40 %; alignment: justified; line spacing: same as character scale.

The logo can be resized to suit requirements. The reduction limit is 1,5 times the size of the short side.

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SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘MARRONE DEL MUGELLO’

EU No: PGI-IT-02193 — 28.9.2016

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

1.   Name

‘Marrone del Mugello’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

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

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

The protected geographical indication ‘Marrone del Mugello’ is reserved for fresh chestnuts in the shell or dried in the shell or shelled or ground into flour or in any other processed form in which the nut remains distinguishable.

The ‘Marrone del Mugello’ fresh in the shell is characterised by a medium-large size (no more than 90 nuts/kg), with a prevalently ellipsoidal shape; not very prominent apex with the presence of tomentum, terminating in style remnants which are also tomentose; normally with one lateral face tending to be flat, the other greatly convex; very rectangular hilum (or base) of a size such as to not extend to the sides of the nut, generally flat and lighter in colour than the pericarp. Thin, reddish-brown pericarp, with 25 to 30 darker, raised, longitudinal striations. The pericarp is easily detached from the episperm, which is chamois-coloured and with little penetration. The seed, normally one per nut, has a flesh which is white, crisp and pleasantly sweet, with a surface almost entirely without grooves; nuts with the seed divided (septate) are rare.

The ‘Marrone del Mugello’ can be brought to market not only as a fresh product but also as a dried product having the following characteristics:

| 1. | in the shell or shelled whole; |
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1.

in the shell or shelled whole;

| 2. | ground; |
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2.

ground;

obtained using the traditional local method of drying, in drying houses, on grates over a slow, steady fire burning chestnut wood only.

Fresh nuts sized so that there are more than 90 nuts/kg can also be used to obtain the various types of dry product.

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

The product must be sorted, sized, treated through ‘curing’ in cold water and sterilisation, using known traditional local methods, dried and milled in the production area mentioned in point 4.

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

Packaging takes place in the area mentioned in point 4; it is traditionally carried out by experienced operators following the production stages in such a way as to prevent the product from being mixed up with different products and guarantee the conditions of quality and traceability laid down for each type, through the use of non-resealable packaging.

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

This logo distinguishes the ‘Marrone del Mugello’:

It is prohibited to add any further qualification to the protected geographical indication ‘Marrone del Mugello’ set out in this specification, including the adjectives ‘extra’, ‘superior’, ‘fine’, ‘choice’, ‘selected’ or the like.

It is also forbidden to use any laudatory terms capable of misleading the consumer.

It is permitted to use, in respect of both the fresh and the dried product, at most two references to the municipality and/or place and/or farm within the area in point 4 from which the chestnuts with the protected geographical indication actually derive.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The production area of the ‘Marrone del Mugello’ forms an integral whole comprising the land of the following municipalities:

Municipality of Barberino di Mugello, Municipality of Borgo S. Lorenzo, Municipality of Dicomano, Municipality of Firenzuola, Municipality of Londa, Municipality of Marradi, Municipality of Palazzuolo Sul Senio, Municipality of Pelago, Municipality of Pontassieve, Municipality of Rufina, Municipality of S. Godenzo, Municipality of Scarperia e San Piero a Sieve, Municipality of Vaglia, Municipality of Vicchio Mugello.

5.   Link with the geographical area

The geographical link between the chestnut and the Mugello, an area especially well-suited for growing nut-bearing chestnuts, stems mainly from the fact that the local ecotypes of chestnut, all traceable to the Marrone Fiorentino variety, reproduced agamically for many centuries (as confirmed by the presence of many centuries-old trees), besides being genetically suited to the local environment (soils, climate, cultivation methods, etc.) form an indissoluble pair with the area and give the chestnuts characteristics which make them quite distinguishable from those of other areas by their shape (slightly flattened), hilum (rectangular) and colour (reddish brown with darker, raised, longitudinal striations). Over the centuries, numerous important local, rural and home traditions, methods and practices have been associated with the chestnut tree and nuts, so much so that, in the area, people talk of the existence of a true ‘chestnut civilisation’.

The ‘Marrone del Mugello’ qualities have long been known and appreciated in other areas too, as is shown by the trade with other regions, which also took place in the past.

Reference to publication of the specification

(the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of this Regulation)

The Ministry launched the national objection procedure with the publication of the proposal to recognise the ‘Marrone del Mugello’ PGI in Official Gazette of the Italian Republic No 187 of 11 August 2016.

The consolidated text of the product specification can be consulted online at: http://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/3335

or

accessed directly via the home page of the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy (www.politicheagricole.it) by clicking on ‘Prodotti DOP e IGP’ (top right of the page), then on ‘Prodotti DOP, IGP e STG’ (left-hand side of the page) and then on ‘Disciplinari di produzione all'esame dell'UE’.

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

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Corrigenda

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5.12.2017

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 413/26

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Corrigendum to Call for proposals — ‘Support for information measures relating to the common agricultural policy’ (CAP) for 2018

(
  Official Journal of the European Union C 339 of 10 October 2017
  )

(2017/C 413/12)

On page 8, Section 3, in the table, row b) ‘Deadline for submitting applications’, column ‘Date and time period’:

for:

‘15 December 2017’,

read:

read:

‘5 January 2018’;

on page 9, Section 6, in point 6.1 ‘Eligible applicants’, subtitle ‘
  Affiliated entities
  ’:

Eligible applicants

Affiliated entities

for:

for:

‘(...) in section 11.2. (...)’,

read:

read:

‘(...) in section 11.1. (...)’;

on page 13, Section 7, in point 7.2 ‘Remedial measures’:

Remedial measures

for:

for:

‘(...) (see section 7.4), (...)’,

read:

read:

‘(...) (see section 7.1), (...)’.

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