# Official Journal C 238/2009

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  doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2009.238.eng |
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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 238 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 523 October 2009 |

ISSN 1725-2423

doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2009.238.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 238

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 523 October 2009

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 238/01 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2009/C 238/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5540 — Lion Capital/CEDC/Russian Alcohol Group) (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2009/C 238/03 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5594 — TNT Post Holding Deutschland/Georg von Holtzbrinck/JVS) (
  1
  ) | 4 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2009/C 238/01

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  )

1

1

2009/C 238/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5540 — Lion Capital/CEDC/Russian Alcohol Group) (
  1
  )

1

4

2009/C 238/03

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5594 — TNT Post Holding Deutschland/Georg von Holtzbrinck/JVS) (
  1
  )

1

4

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 238/04 | Euro exchange rates | 5 |
| 2009/C 238/05 | Notice of Implementation of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007-2013) — SME Guarantee Facility (SMEG) and High Growth and Innovative SME Facility (GIF) — List of Participating Countries (
  1
  ) | 6 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2009/C 238/04

Euro exchange rates

5

2009/C 238/05

Notice of Implementation of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007-2013) — SME Guarantee Facility (SMEG) and High Growth and Innovative SME Facility (GIF) — List of Participating Countries (
  1
  )

1

6

| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 238/06 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5574 — IPIC/OMV/NOVA) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 7 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 238/07 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 8(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 509/2006 on agricultural products and foodstuffs as traditional specialities guaranteed for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 8 |
| 2009/C 238/08 | Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 14 |
| 2009/C 238/09 | Notice concerning a request in accordance with Article 30 of Directive 2004/17/EC — deadline extension — Request made by a Member State | 18 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2009/C 238/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5574 — IPIC/OMV/NOVA) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

7

OTHER ACTS

Commission

2009/C 238/07

Publication of an application pursuant to Article 8(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 509/2006 on agricultural products and foodstuffs as traditional specialities guaranteed for agricultural products and foodstuffs

8

2009/C 238/08

Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

14

2009/C 238/09

Notice concerning a request in accordance with Article 30 of Directive 2004/17/EC — deadline extension — Request made by a Member State

18

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 3.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/1 |
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3.10.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/1

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 238/01

| Date of adoption of the decision | 28.1.2009 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | N 437/08 |
| Member State | France |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Aide au projet Nano 2012 |
| Legal basis | régime N 269/07 «Fonds de Compétitivité des entreprises» |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 457 million |
| Intensity | 40 % |
| Duration (period) | until 31.12.2012 |
| Economic sectors | Manufacturing industry |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministère de l'Economie, de l'Industrie et de l'Emploi — Direction générale des entreprises (DGE) |
| Le Bervil 12 rue Villiot |
| 75012 Paris |
| FRANCE |

Date of adoption of the decision

28.1.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 437/08

Member State

France

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Aide au projet Nano 2012

Legal basis

régime N 269/07 «Fonds de Compétitivité des entreprises»

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 457 million

Intensity

40 %

Duration (period)

until 31.12.2012

Economic sectors

Manufacturing industry

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministère de l'Economie, de l'Industrie et de l'Emploi — Direction générale des entreprises (DGE)

Le Bervil 12 rue Villiot

75012 Paris

FRANCE

Other information

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

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

| Date of adoption of the decision | 13.7.2009 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | N 629/08 |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) |
| Legal basis | Part 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Environmental protection, Energy saving |
| Form of aid | Transactions not on market terms |
| Budget | Annual budget: GBP 660 million
  Overall budget: GBP 7 260 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | 1.10.2011-1.10.2021 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Department of Energy and Climate Change, Ergon House |
| Horseferry Road |
| London |
| SW1P 2AL |
| UNITED KINGDOM |

Date of adoption of the decision

13.7.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 629/08

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC)

Legal basis

Part 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Environmental protection, Energy saving

Form of aid

Transactions not on market terms

Budget

Annual budget: GBP 660 million

Overall budget: GBP 7 260 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

1.10.2011-1.10.2021

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Department of Energy and Climate Change, Ergon House

Horseferry Road

London

SW1P 2AL

UNITED KINGDOM

Other information

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

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

| Date of adoption of the decision | 8.7.2009 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | N 250/09 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Gesundheitsforschung — Forschung für den Menschen |
| Legal basis | Jährliche Haushaltsgesetze — Einzelplan 30 für den Geschäftsbereich des Ministeriums für Bildung und Forschung, Kapitel 3005, Titel 68503 und 68504 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 613 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | until 30.6.2011 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung |
| Heinemannstraße 2 |
| 53175 Bonn |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Date of adoption of the decision

8.7.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 250/09

Member State

Germany

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Gesundheitsforschung — Forschung für den Menschen

Legal basis

Jährliche Haushaltsgesetze — Einzelplan 30 für den Geschäftsbereich des Ministeriums für Bildung und Forschung, Kapitel 3005, Titel 68503 und 68504

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 613 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

until 30.6.2011

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung

Heinemannstraße 2

53175 Bonn

DEUTSCHLAND

Other information

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

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

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| 3.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/4 |
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3.10.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/4

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5540 — Lion Capital/CEDC/Russian Alcohol Group)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 238/02

On 4 September 2009, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32009M5540. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32009M5540. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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| 3.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/4 |
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3.10.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/4

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5594 — TNT Post Holding Deutschland/Georg von Holtzbrinck/JVS)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 238/03

On 28 September 2009, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in German and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32009M5594. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32009M5594. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 3.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/5 |
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3.10.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/5

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Euro exchange rates (1)

2 October 2009

2009/C 238/04

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,4537 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 129,95 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4449 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,91720 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,2490 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5107 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,4470 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,454 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 268,65 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7083 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,2438 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,2770 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,1806 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6838 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5856 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 11,2664 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 2,0358 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0583 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 707,07 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,2356 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 9,9234 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,2580 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 021,41 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 5,0581 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 68,368 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 43,9119 |
| THB | Thai baht | 48,655 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,6046 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 20,0138 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 69,4100 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,4537

JPY

Japanese yen

129,95

DKK

Danish krone

7,4449

GBP

Pound sterling

0,91720

SEK

Swedish krona

10,2490

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5107

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,4470

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,454

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

268,65

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7083

PLN

Polish zloty

4,2438

RON

Romanian leu

4,2770

TRY

Turkish lira

2,1806

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6838

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5856

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

11,2664

NZD

New Zealand dollar

2,0358

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0583

KRW

South Korean won

1 707,07

ZAR

South African rand

11,2356

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

9,9234

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,2580

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 021,41

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

5,0581

PHP

Philippine peso

68,368

RUB

Russian rouble

43,9119

THB

Thai baht

48,655

BRL

Brazilian real

2,6046

MXN

Mexican peso

20,0138

INR

Indian rupee

69,4100

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

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| 3.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/6 |
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3.10.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/6

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Notice of Implementation of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007-2013)

SME Guarantee Facility (SMEG) and High Growth and Innovative SME Facility (GIF)

List of Participating Countries

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 238/05

Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom

European Economic Area (EEA) countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway

Candidate countries: Croatia, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey

Countries of the Western Balkans: Montenegro, Serbia

(Reference: Notice 2007/C 226/02 published in
  Official Journal of the European Union C 226, 26.9.2007, page 2 and notice 2007/C 302/09 published in
  Official Journal of the European Union C 302, 14.12.2007, page 8)

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 3.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/7 |
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3.10.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/7

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5574 — IPIC/OMV/NOVA)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 238/06

| 1. | On 25 September 2009, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings International Petroleum Investment Company (‘IPIC’, United Arab Emirates) and OMV Aktiengesellschaft (‘OMV’, Austria) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking NOVA Chemicals Corporation (‘NOVA’, Canada) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 25 September 2009, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings International Petroleum Investment Company (‘IPIC’, United Arab Emirates) and OMV Aktiengesellschaft (‘OMV’, Austria) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking NOVA Chemicals Corporation (‘NOVA’, Canada) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for IPIC: investment company concentrating on petroleum refining and related upstream and downstream distribution and service networks, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for IPIC: investment company concentrating on petroleum refining and related upstream and downstream distribution and service networks,

| — | for OMV: oil exploration and production, refining and distribution of mineral oil products, petrochemical industry, exploration, production and distribution of gas, |
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for OMV: oil exploration and production, refining and distribution of mineral oil products, petrochemical industry, exploration, production and distribution of gas,

| — | for NOVA: ethylene, polyethylene and chemical and energy co-products, styrene-based polymers. |
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for NOVA: ethylene, polyethylene and chemical and energy co-products, styrene-based polymers.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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 Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301 or 22967244) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5574 — IPIC/OMV/NOVA, 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 or 22967244) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5574 — IPIC/OMV/NOVA, 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.

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

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OTHER ACTS

Commission

| 3.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/8 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/8

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Publication of an application pursuant to Article 8(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 509/2006 on agricultural products and foodstuffs as traditional specialities guaranteed for agricultural products and foodstuffs

2009/C 238/07

This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Article 9 of Council Regulation (EC) No 509/2006. Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months from the date of this publication.

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A TSG

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 509/2006

‘TRADITIONALLY FARMED GLOUCESTERSHIRE OLD SPOTS PORK’

EC No: UK-TSG-007-0024-13.02.2004

1.   Name and address of the applicant group:

| Name: | The Gloucestershire Old Spots Pig Breeders’ Club |
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| Address: | Freepost (GL442) |
| Cirencester |
| Gloucestershire |
| GL7 5BR |
| UNITED KINGDOM |

Name:

The Gloucestershire Old Spots Pig Breeders’ Club

Address:

Freepost (GL442)

Cirencester

Gloucestershire

GL7 5BR

UNITED KINGDOM

Tel.

+44 1285860229

Fax

+44 1285860229

E-mail:

mail@oldspots.org.uk

2.   Member State or third country:

United Kingdom

3.   Product specification:

3.1.   Name(s) to be registered (Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1216/2007):

‘Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork’

3.2.   Whether the name:

|  | is specific in itself |
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| | expresses the specific character of the agricultural product or foodstuff |

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is specific in itself

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expresses the specific character of the agricultural product or foodstuff

The specific character of Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork results from the traditional unimproved breed and traditional farming production method which in turn gives the pork its distinctive physico-chemical and organoleptic properties.

3.3.   Whether reservation of the name is sought under Article 13(2) of Regulation (EC) No 509/2006:

| | Registration with reservation of the name |
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|  | Registration without reservation of the name |

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Registration with reservation of the name

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Registration without reservation of the name

While the title uses the word ‘pork’ this registration applies to all products derived from the pig including bacon, sausages, gammons, hams etc.

3.4.   Type of product:

| Class 1.1 — | Fresh meat |
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Class 1.1 —

Fresh meat

3.5.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff to which the name under point 3.1 applies (Article 3(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1216/2007):

Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork is characterised by the following qualities:

| — | greater fat thickness, |
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greater fat thickness,

| — | smaller muscle dimensions, |
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smaller muscle dimensions,

| — | less pale (darker) muscle colour, |
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less pale (darker) muscle colour,

| — | greater retention of moisture in the muscle structure during freezing and cooking, |
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greater retention of moisture in the muscle structure during freezing and cooking,

| — | higher tenderness and juiciness, |
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higher tenderness and juiciness,

| — | and a different flavour profile, |
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and a different flavour profile,

when compared to conventionally produced pork.

This is supported by research which has been done to compare the main physical, chemical, microbiological and organoleptic characteristics of Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork with pork derived from ‘modern’ pig breeds and processed in industrial scale abattoirs. Thus allowing an objective comparison to be made between the traditionally produced pork from a traditional ‘old fashioned’ breed and conventionally produced ‘modern’ pork as they would normally be obtained by consumers.

Carcass and meat quality aspects of GOS and modern breeds were assessed in terms of muscle colour, pH, muscle width and depth, fat thickness, cooking time, freezing and cooking losses and sensory (eating) quality. The nutritional quality of muscle was also assessed in terms of its fatty acid composition. Meat from GOS had smaller longissimus muscle dimensions and greater fat thickness than that from the conventionally produced pigs. They had similar muscle pH but darker muscle colour and lower freezing and cooking losses. The time to reach 72 °C internal temperature during griddling was greater in GOS compared with the ‘modern’ pork. Chops from GOS had higher taste panel scores for texture (tenderness) and juiciness and higher pork flavour compared with the ‘modern’ pork. Abnormal flavour tended to be higher in GOS, these results suggesting a different ‘flavour profile’ in GOS.

The relevant values for Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork are as follows:

Physical characteristics

Colour

Mean values when air-packed as follows:

| Lightness | 53,9 |
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| Redness | 7,33 |
| Yellowness | 6,67 |
| Chroma | 9,94 |
| Hue | 42,31 |

Lightness

53,9

Redness

7,33

Yellowness

6,67

Chroma

9,94

Hue

42,31

Tissue thickness

Mean values as follows:

| Muscle width | 86,6 mm |
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| Muscle depth | 46,3 mm |
| Fat thickness (excluding skin) | 11,5 mm |

Muscle width

86,6 mm

Muscle depth

46,3 mm

Fat thickness (excluding skin)

11,5 mm

Chemical characteristics

Muscle fat content and fatty acid composition

| Ratio of polyunsaturated fats to saturated fats (P:S ratio) | Median value of 0,60 |
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Ratio of polyunsaturated fats to saturated fats (P:S ratio)

Median value of 0,60

Cuts of pork will normally be: loins and small cuts thereof e.g. chops, legs, shoulders, spare ribs and belly, but does not preclude a number of local variations such as Bath Chaps etc. A Bath Chap is the cheek of a pig, boned, brined and cooked. Other products derived from Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork include bacon, sausages, gammons, hams etc.

3.6.   Description of the production method of the agricultural product or foodstuff to which the name under point (3.1) applies (Article 3(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1216/2007):

Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork must come from pedigree Gloucestershire Old Spots pigs. These pigs must be registered as purebred by the British Pig Association or any other pig breeders’ organisation keeping a Gloucestershire Old Spots herd book and licensed by a public authority in accordance with the relevant legislation.

In order to meet the specification ‘Traditionally Farmed’ producers and processors must adhere to the following requirements:

Feed

The definition of ‘Traditionally Farmed’ is that the pigs have been reared from birth to slaughter in an environment that enables them to grow at a natural rate. As a result, Daily Live Weight Gain (DLWG) is reduced and the number of days to slaughter is increased. To achieve this, a lower protein feed (15-18 % protein with essential Fatty Acids including Lysine) supplemented as necessary with fruit and vegetables, sugarbeet pulp etc. is fed from weaning to finishing in such a managed way so as to avoid excessive backfat levels. GOS pigs managed in such a way should produce backfat levels of 12-16 mm measured at P2. Commercially raised pigs would normally be fed on a mix of between 18 and 22 % protein and be expected to have lower backfat levels of 5-8 mm.

Following this regime, the average age to pork weight (55-61 kg dead weight) is 180 days (minimum 160), as opposed to commercial 140-165 days. The longer period to finished weight is part of the reason for the increased flavour and succulence found in the pork.

Environment

The environment in which pigs are kept also influences the eating quality. Pigs may be reared outdoors or indoors provided the following requirements are complied with.

Outdoor rearing

Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork shall be kept at a stocking rate of 15-20 sows per hectare. All litters to be kept separate with their dam until they have been marked for identification purposes in accordance with the rules laid down by the British Pig Association or their equivalent. Such rules state that both parents must be registered pedigree Gloucestershire Old Spots and that by eight weeks of age or before the pigs are mixed with others, they must be ‘Birth Notified’ (first stage of the registration process) and permanently marked in the ears with their registered numbers.

Store pigs between weaning and finishing to be kept at a stocking rate of a maximum 100 pigs to the hectare.

All pigs kept outdoors must have access to adequate shelter/shade as well as wallows, dips or showers. In winter, pigs must have access to dry ground within their enclosure.

Indoor rearing

Buildings must be well ventilated and can have sides open to the elements providing that pigs kept in them can enjoy shelter from adverse weather conditions. Ample daylight must be available so that all pigs can be observed without difficulty. Slatted floors are not permitted for animal comfort and welfare. Ample clean bedding must always be available.

The minimum floor space per pig is as follows:

| | for each pig 20-30 kg l/w — 0,35 m2, |
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for each pig 20-30 kg l/w — 0,35 m2,

| | for each pig 30-50 kg l/w — 0,50 m2, |
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for each pig 30-50 kg l/w — 0,50 m2,

| | for each pig 50-85 kg l/w — 0,65 m2. |
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for each pig 50-85 kg l/w — 0,65 m2.

Clean and dry bedding and access to clean water at all times.

Husbandry

Application of medication should be kept to a minimum and avoided unless absolutely necessary. The only exception is the use of medication for parasitic pest control.

Routine tail docking and teeth clipping are not permitted.

Weaning — in normal circumstances, a minimum of 42 days, recommended 56 days.

Transport

Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork to be transported to slaughter direct from the farm and not transported with pigs from other holdings.

Finished pigs being transported to the abattoir must be transported at 200 kg/m2.

From slaughter to retail

Slaughter takes place in small-scale abattoirs to minimise stress.

Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots pig carcases must be ‘hung’ on the bone for a period of three to four days from slaughter.

Breaking down the carcase before this period tends to cause distortion of the muscles. This may result in poor butchery technique and possibly a false sensation of toughness in the final product.

Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork is from pigs produced as described and as such is suitable for traditional handling methods and butchery. There may be considerable variation in carcase conformation and fat levels mainly due to the individual breeding lines and the way in which different producers finish their stock.

This variation means that the butcher needs to make judgements when determining cutting lines in order to get the best presentation and value from the meat. As an example the size of the belly pork in relation to the loin can vary considerably, as can the proportions of meat from the shoulder.

The final cuts from Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots are the same as commercial pigs (loins and small cuts thereof e.g. chops, legs, shoulders, spare ribs and belly) but the judgement by the butcher will make a lot of difference in terms of the presentation quality. As such Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots are not to be processed on industrial-type production lines.

The sale of the pork is best achieved within a period from four days to nine days post slaughter.

3.7.   Specific character of the agricultural product or foodstuff (Article 3(3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1216/2007):

The specific character of Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork results from:

| — | the traditional unimproved breed and traditional farming production method which in turn gives the pork its distinctive physico-chemical and organoleptic properties. |
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the traditional unimproved breed and traditional farming production method which in turn gives the pork its distinctive physico-chemical and organoleptic properties.

Traditional production method

The non-intensive rearing regime practiced reduces the stress levels of the pigs. The feed regime and rearing environment allows the animals to grow more slowly. Slaughter takes place in small-scale abattoirs and the carcases shall mature on the bone for 3-4 days. The final stage of preparing the meat for sale to the customer depends on the butchery skills and good judgement of the processor.

Physico-chemical and organoleptic properties

Appearance of the meat — darker than conventional produced pork with less muscle PH variation. This is due to the absence of pre-slaughter stress in the pigs.

Muscle and fat measurements, cooking time, freezing and cooking losses — findings of the recent research showed that Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork had smaller muscle width and depth measurements and greater backfat thickness than from conventional pork. This is consistent with earlier studies showing that such characteristics are a consequence of using an unimproved pig breed in which there has been less selection for carcass lean content than in modern breeds.

Sensory analysis — in the research Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork scored higher for texture (tenderness) and juiciness than conventional produced pork. This is due to the greater retention of moisture within the Gloucestershire Old Spots muscle. The tenderness of the meat is also affected by the ageing/conditioning time. The tasting panel work which formed part of the research also suggested a different flavour profile for Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork.

3.8.   Traditional character of the agricultural product or foodstuff (Article 3(4) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1216/2007):

The breed was developed in Gloucestershire in the Berkeley Vale. It was found around the valley of the River Severn, where for many years it was kept traditionally as cottager’s pig.

The breed is believed to have evolved from the unimproved Berkshire and the original Gloucester pig. Writing in the 1780’s, William Marshall in ‘The Rural Economy of Gloucestershire’ describes pigs he found in the Vale of Gloucester as ‘the tall, long, white breed, which was formerly, perhaps, the prevailing breed of this island, is here still considered as the “true Gloucestershire breed”. They grow to a great size. At present, the Berkshire and a cross between these two breeds, are the prevailing species.’ There is evidence that some additional breeding was done with the Old English Bacon Pig (now the British Saddleback). H. D. Richardson writing in ‘The Pig, Its Origins and Varieties’ describes the Gloucester pig as being ‘hardy in constitution, and very prolific, and are profitable pigs for pork — more so than for bacon. They make good store pigs, and their pork is also said to be of prime quality.’

Gloucestershire was famous for cheese making and apple orchards. The Gloucestershire Old Spot pig thrived on the by-products of these and converted this into valuable protein. Local folklore says that the black spots are the bruises from the windfall apples hitting the pigs. In celebration of the success of this breed, and its endearing qualities, there are public houses, inns and even a beer named after it.

3.9.   Minimum requirements and procedures to check the specific character (Article 4 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1216/2007):

Certification of Traditionally Farmed Gloucestershire Old Spots Pork would involve the following:

| — | inspections to sample the entire production chain from breeder/finisher farms — checks to include butchers accounts of carcass meat received from breeders to confirm/verify source of meat and ensure that correct procedures are being adhered to. All birth notified pedigree Gloucestershire Old Spots pigs must be ear-marked in accordance with the rules set out by the British Pig Association (BPA) or equivalent rules. The first check must therefore be that the carcase received from the abattoir has the same ear number(s) as the pig(s) supplied by the producer and that these match the relevant on-line records. Butchers must then keep separate and identify such meat in the storage chillers and display counters. Should the head be removed for any reason at the abattoir, the carcase should be traceable back to the breeder via the slap mark on the pig’s shoulder, |
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inspections to sample the entire production chain from breeder/finisher farms — checks to include butchers accounts of carcass meat received from breeders to confirm/verify source of meat and ensure that correct procedures are being adhered to. All birth notified pedigree Gloucestershire Old Spots pigs must be ear-marked in accordance with the rules set out by the British Pig Association (BPA) or equivalent rules. The first check must therefore be that the carcase received from the abattoir has the same ear number(s) as the pig(s) supplied by the producer and that these match the relevant on-line records. Butchers must then keep separate and identify such meat in the storage chillers and display counters. Should the head be removed for any reason at the abattoir, the carcase should be traceable back to the breeder via the slap mark on the pig’s shoulder,

| — | inspection of relevant Breed Society Records, |
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inspection of relevant Breed Society Records,

| — | on-farm checks to ensure adherence to the required method of production: feed, stocking rate, husbandry and transport, |
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on-farm checks to ensure adherence to the required method of production: feed, stocking rate, husbandry and transport,

| — | checks to verify conformity of established quality standards regarding weight, carcass, characteristics etc. These checks to cover the main physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics of the meat as set in the product description, |
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checks to verify conformity of established quality standards regarding weight, carcass, characteristics etc. These checks to cover the main physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics of the meat as set in the product description,

| — | checks to ensure traceability from abattoir through to retail outlets. |
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checks to ensure traceability from abattoir through to retail outlets.

4.   Authorities or bodies verifying compliance with the product specification:

4.1.   Name and address:

| Name: | Product Authentication Inspectorate Limited |
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| Address: | Rowland House |
| 65 High Street |
| Worthing |
| W. Sussex |
| BN11 1DN |
| UNITED KINGDOM |

Name:

Product Authentication Inspectorate Limited

Address:

Rowland House

65 High Street

Worthing

W. Sussex

BN11 1DN

UNITED KINGDOM

Tel.

+44 1903237799

Fax

+44 1903204445

E-mail:

enquiries@thepaigroup.com

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This private inspection body conforms to the principles of the EN 45011 standard.

4.2.   Specific tasks of the authority or body:

The inspection authority above is responsible for the verification of the entirety of the specification.

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Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

2009/C 238/08

This publication confers the right to object to the amendment application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months of the date of this publication.

AMENDMENT APPLICATION

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

Amendment application according to Article 9

‘SPRESSA DELLE GIUDICARIE’

EC No: IT-PDO-0105-0252-23.11.2006

PGI ( ) PDO ( X )

1.   Heading in the specification affected by the amendment:

|  | Name of product |
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| | Description of product |
|  | Geographical area |
| | Proof of origin |
|  | Method of production |
|  | Link |
|  | Labelling |
|  | National requirements |
|  | Other (to be specified) |

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Description of product

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Geographical area

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Proof of origin

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Method of production

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Link

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Labelling

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National requirements

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Other (to be specified)

2.   Type of amendment:

| | Amendment to single document or summary sheet |
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|  | Amendment to specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the single document nor summary sheet has been published |
|  | Amendment to specification that requires no amendment to the published single document (Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006) |
|  | Temporary amendment to specification resulting from imposition of obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006) |

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Amendment to single document or summary sheet

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Amendment to specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the single document nor summary sheet has been published

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Amendment to specification that requires no amendment to the published single document (Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

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Temporary amendment to specification resulting from imposition of obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

3.   Amendment(s):

3.1.   Description:

The amendment concerns the fat content expressed as a percentage of dry matter, initially described as ranging ‘from a minimum of 29 % to a maximum of 39 %’, which has now been increased to ‘from a minimum of 33 % to a maximum of 43 %’ in order to provide a more accurate description of the product. It should be pointed out that these amended percentages in no way alter the qualities and organoleptic characteristics of the product.

3.2.   Proof of origin:

Article 4 of the specification regarding the proof of origin has been amended by adding details on traceability, since at the time that ‘Spressa delle Giudicarie’ PDO was recognised, the article contained historical references.

The final four subparagraphs of Article 6 of the existing production specification regarding ‘Details bearing out the link with the environment’ have consequently been removed, as they were concerned with proof of origin, which has been included under Article 4.

Specifically, the penultimate subparagraph of Article 6 of the existing specification, which states: ‘The names of cutters are indicated in an appropriate register list’ has been entirely reproduced in Article 4 of the amended specification. This transfer in no way changes the version of the production specification on which recognition was based, nor does it bind cutting and packaging to the defined area.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘SPRESSA DELLE GIUDICARIE’

EC No: IT-PDO-0105-0252-23.11.2006

PGI ( ) PDO ( X )

1.   Name:

‘Spressa delle Giudicarie’

2.   Member State or third country:

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff:

3.1.   Type of product (Annex II):

| Class 1.3. | Cheeses |
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Class 1.3.

Cheeses

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

‘Spressa delle Giudicarie’ PDO is marketed as a cylindrical, compact, medium-hard cheese with a straight or slightly convex heel; its rind is brownish-grey or dark ochre in colour. The interior, which is particularly elastic when the cheese is ‘young’, is white or pale straw in colour, dotted with small to medium-sized holes. The taste, which can vary from sweet to savoury, tends towards a barely perceptible bitterness as the cheese matures. The weight varies from 7 kg to 10 kg, with a diameter of between 30 cm and 35 cm and a heel height of between 8 cm and 11 cm. The fat content expressed as a percentage of dry matter varies from a minimum of 33 % to a maximum of 43 %. The moisture content is also variable, ranging from 32 % to 40 % for a ‘young’ cheese and from 28 % to 38 % for a ‘mature’ product; the minimum ripening period being three months and six months respectively.

3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only):

‘Spressa delle Giudicarie’ cheese is made from the raw milk of Rendena (indigenous species), Bruna (Brown), Grigio Alpina (Alpine grey), Frisona (Friesian) and Pezzata Rossa (Red Pied) cattle breeds. The milk is the product of two or three successive milkings and is partially skimmed by natural surface skimming.

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

The cows are fed on permanent pasture hay, mainly grasses. Milk obtained from cows fed only on grass or fed any type of silage is not used in the production of ‘Spressa delle Giudicarie’ cheese.

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

The steps involved in milk production, curdling and cheese treatment (until the ripening period is complete) must all take place in the production area indicated in paragraph 4 in order to guarantee quality, traceability and control.

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

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3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling:

The cheese is identified by the wording ‘Spressa delle Giudicarie’ PDO, which is stamped one or more times on the heel, and which should be bigger than any other wording marked on the product. An appropriate marking indicates the number or reference code of the dairy and the production batch. The cheese may be sold whole or cut, but should always carry the identifying marks listed above and where appropriate an indication of whether it is a ‘young’ or ‘mature’ type cheese.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area:

The area of production of ‘Spressa delle Giudicarie’ PDO is the region of the Giudicarie, Chiese, Rendena and Ledro valleys and involves the following municipalities in the province of Trento: Bersone, Bezzecca, Bleggio Inferiore, Bleggio Superiore, Bocenago, Bolbeno, Bondo, Bondone, Breguzzo, Brione, Caderzone, Carisolo, Castel Condino, Cimego, Concei, Condino, Daone, Darè, Dorsino, Fiavé, Giustino, Lardaro, Lomaso, Massimeno, Molina di Ledro, Montagne, Pelugo, Pieve di Bono, Pieve di Ledro, Pinzolo, Praso, Preore, Prezzo, Ragoli, Roncone, San Lorenzo in Banale, Spiazzo, Stenico, Storo, Strembo, Tiarno di Sopra, Tiarno di Sotto, Tione, Vigo Rendena, Villa Rendena, Zuclo.

5.   Link with the geographical area:

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area:

The production area was historically confined to small areas of the Val del Chiese and Val Rendena, but gradually it spread across the entire region of the Giudicarie and Ledro valleys, without extending into other areas of Trentino or into the neighbouring province of Brescia. This area, identified as the production area of ‘Spressa delle Giudicarie’, has its own distinctive features, including its mountainous relief, its flora, its alpine-like climate, with cold, dry winters and fairly cool and wet summers, and its traditions, ways and customs, which are largely based on the agricultural-pastoral way of life. The flora is distinctive, partly due to the presence of various indigenous alpine species which grow on the cliffs and also on the pastures and alpine meadows, thanks to the specific climate and high levels of precipitation, which sometimes includes snow.

5.2.   Specificity of the product:

‘Spressa delle Giudicarie’ can be distinguished from other cheeses by its distinctive flavour, which can vary from sweet to savoury, with a bitter taste that changes as the cheese matures, and by the texture of its interior, which is particularly elastic when the cheese is young.

5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI):

The production area of ‘Spressa delle Giudicarie’ cheese has its own distinctive features, including its mountainous relief, its flora, its alpine-like climate, with cold, dry winters and fairly cool and wet summers, and its traditions, ways and customs, which are largely based on the agricultural-pastoral way of life.

The flora is distinctive, partly due to the presence of various indigenous Alpine species which grow on the cliffs and also on the pastures and Alpine meadows, thanks to the specific climate and high levels of precipitation, which sometimes includes snow.

As a result the cheese, which is made with milk from the defined geographical area using established traditional methods, has distinctive organoleptic qualities which can be identified in its well-defined flavours, aromas and tastes. ‘Spressa delle Giudicarie’ is historically associated with traditional, homemade production, which until quite recently ago found its raison d’être in the local economy and in the typical dietary habits of the people of the Giudicarie region, which go back centuries.

Production of the cheese, its important role in diet and contribution to the local economy have been decisive factors causing large swathes of the population to settle in the area, preventing the destructive phenomenon of depopulation of mountain regions.

According to the most recent figures on ‘Spressa delle Giudicarie’ cheese production, just over 24 000 wheels of cheese were produced, which were made with 2,7 million litres of milk from 150 livestock farms.

The earliest historic references date as far back as the ‘Regola di Spinale e Manez’ of 1249. More recently, references to Spressa cheese can be found in Marini’s ‘Urbario’ for 1915 and 1916, which describes ‘Spressa da polenta’ as a typical cheese.

Other references can be found in invoices and production and sales ledgers for Spressa for 1926-1934 of the Caseificio di Coltura, a cheese dairy in Ragoli, one of the municipalities in the area referred to in paragraph 4 above.

Reference to publication of the specification:

The Government launched the national objection procedure with the publication of the proposal for modifying ‘Spressa delle Giudicarie’ as a protected designation of origin in Official Gazette of the Italian Republic General Series No 221 of 22 September 2006.

The full text of the product specification is available on the following website:

| | http://www.politicheagricole.it/DocumentiPubblicazioni/Search_Documenti_Elenco.htm?txtTipoDocumento=Disciplinare%20in%20esame%20UE&txtDocArgomento=Prodotti%20di%20Qualit%E0>Prodotti%20Dop,%20Igp%20e%20Stg
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or

| | by going directly to the home page of the Italian Agriculture Ministry (http://www.politicheagricole.it) and clicking on ‘Prodotti di Qualità’ (on the left of the screen) and then on ‘Disciplinari di Produzione all’esame dell’UE [regolamento (CE) n. 510/2006]’. |
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by going directly to the home page of the Italian Agriculture Ministry (http://www.politicheagricole.it) and clicking on ‘Prodotti di Qualità’ (on the left of the screen) and then on ‘Disciplinari di Produzione all’esame dell’UE [regolamento (CE) n. 510/2006]’.

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Notice concerning a request in accordance with Article 30 of Directive 2004/17/EC — deadline extension

Request made by a Member State

2009/C 238/09

On 8 July 2009, the Commission received a request in accordance with Article 30(4) of Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors (1).

This request, made by the Italian Republic, concerns certain financial services (cf: the fourth indent of Article 6(2)(c) of Directive 2004/17/EC) in that country. The request was published in OJ C 168, 21.7.2009, p. 19. The initial deadline was 9 October 2009.

In accordance with the second sentence of Article 30(6), since the Commission needs to obtain and examine additional information, the period within which the Commission must take a decision on this request has been extended by three months.

The final deadline is therefore 9 January 2010.

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(1)  OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

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