# Official Journal C 284/2008

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 518 November 2008 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 284

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 518 November 2008

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 284/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5323 — HMC/HAII) (
  1
  ) | 1 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 284/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5323 — HMC/HAII) (
  1
  )

1

1

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 284/02 | Euro exchange rates | 2 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 284/02

Euro exchange rates

2

| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 284/03 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5372 — Société Générale/la Caixa/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| 2008/C 284/04 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5263 — Deutsche Bank London/Lloyds TSB Bank/Antin Infrastructure Partners (BNP Paribas)/Porterbrook Leasing) (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2008/C 284/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5382 — Kuehne+Nagel/Alloin) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2008/C 284/06 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5369 — Sodexo/Zehnacker) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 284/07 | 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 | 7 |
| 2008/C 284/08 | 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 | 12 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2008/C 284/03

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5372 — Société Générale/la Caixa/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

3

2008/C 284/04

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5263 — Deutsche Bank London/Lloyds TSB Bank/Antin Infrastructure Partners (BNP Paribas)/Porterbrook Leasing) (
  1
  )

1

4

2008/C 284/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5382 — Kuehne+Nagel/Alloin) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

5

2008/C 284/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5369 — Sodexo/Zehnacker) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

6

OTHER ACTS

Commission

2008/C 284/07

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

7

2008/C 284/08

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

12

| | Corrigenda |
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| 2008/C 284/09 | Corrigendum to the annotated presentation of regulated markets and national provisions implementing relevant requirements of ISD (Council Directive 93/22/EEC) (OJ C 280, 4.11.2008) | 18 |

Corrigenda

2008/C 284/09

Corrigendum to the annotated presentation of regulated markets and national provisions implementing relevant requirements of ISD (Council Directive 93/22/EEC) (OJ C 280, 4.11.2008)

(OJ C 280, 4.11.2008)

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| 2008/C 284/10 | Note to the reader(see page 3 of the cover) | s3 |

2008/C 284/10

Note to the reader(see page 3 of the cover)

Note to the reader

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 8.11.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 284/1 |
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8.11.2008

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5323 — HMC/HAII)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 284/01)

On 24 October 2008, 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:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/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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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/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 under document number 32008M5323. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5323. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 8.11.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 284/2 |
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8.11.2008

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

7 November 2008

(2008/C 284/02)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,2756 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 124,29 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4455 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,80845 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,0545 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,4983 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 200,00 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,7210 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,092 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 269,00 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7091 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,6615 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,7330 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 30,394 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,9799 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,9096 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5224 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,8861 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 2,1712 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,9088 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 691,51 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 12,8549 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,7066 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,1421 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 159,16 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,5309 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 62,060 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,5055 |
| THB | Thai baht | 44,589 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,7851 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,5573 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2756

JPY

Japanese yen

124,29

DKK

Danish krone

7,4455

GBP

Pound sterling

0,80845

SEK

Swedish krona

10,0545

CHF

Swiss franc

1,4983

ISK

Iceland króna

200,00

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,7210

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,092

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

269,00

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7091

PLN

Polish zloty

3,6615

RON

Romanian leu

3,7330

SKK

Slovak koruna

30,394

TRY

Turkish lira

1,9799

AUD

Australian dollar

1,9096

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5224

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,8861

NZD

New Zealand dollar

2,1712

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,9088

KRW

South Korean won

1 691,51

ZAR

South African rand

12,8549

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,7066

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,1421

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 159,16

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,5309

PHP

Philippine peso

62,060

RUB

Russian rouble

34,5055

THB

Thai baht

44,589

BRL

Brazilian real

2,7851

MXN

Mexican peso

16,5573

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 8.11.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 284/3 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5372 — Société Générale/la Caixa/JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 284/03)

| 1. | On 31 October 2008, 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 Société Générale (‘Société Générale’, France), acting through its affiliate Boursorama SA (‘Boursorama’, France) and Caixa d'Estalvis i Pensions de Barcelona ‘la Caixa’ (‘la Caixa’), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of a joint venture (‘the JV’, Spain), by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture. |
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On 31 October 2008, 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 Société Générale (‘Société Générale’, France), acting through its affiliate Boursorama SA (‘Boursorama’, France) and Caixa d'Estalvis i Pensions de Barcelona ‘la Caixa’ (‘la Caixa’), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of a joint venture (‘the JV’, Spain), by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

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






  — | for Société Générale: major financial services group, operating in 82 countries, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Société Générale: major financial services group, operating in 82 countries,

| — | for Boursorama: online retail banking and brokerage services in France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain, |
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for Boursorama: online retail banking and brokerage services in France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain,

| — | for la Caixa: a major retail and savings bank in Spain, |
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for la Caixa: a major retail and savings bank in Spain,

| — | for the JV: provision of on-line banking services in Spain. |
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for the JV: provision of on-line banking services in Spain.

| 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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5372 — Société Générale/la Caixa/JV, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles |

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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5372 — Société Générale/la Caixa/JV, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles

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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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Official Journal of the European Union

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5263 — Deutsche Bank London/Lloyds TSB Bank/Antin Infrastructure Partners (BNP Paribas)/Porterbrook Leasing)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 284/04)

| 1. | On 27 October 2008, 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 Deutsche Bank AG (‘DB’, Germany), Lloyds TSB Bank plc (‘Lloyds’, United Kingdom) and Antin Infrastructure Partners FCPR (‘AIP’, United Kingdom), an investment fund sponsored by BNP Paribas SA (‘BNP’, France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Porterbrook Leasing Company Limited and subsidiaries (‘Porterbrook’, United Kingdom), by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 27 October 2008, 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 Deutsche Bank AG (‘DB’, Germany), Lloyds TSB Bank plc (‘Lloyds’, United Kingdom) and Antin Infrastructure Partners FCPR (‘AIP’, United Kingdom), an investment fund sponsored by BNP Paribas SA (‘BNP’, France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Porterbrook Leasing Company Limited and subsidiaries (‘Porterbrook’, United Kingdom), by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for DB: global provider of financial services, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for DB: global provider of financial services,

| — | for Lloyds: financial services group providing banking and financial services in the United Kingdom and overseas, |
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for Lloyds: financial services group providing banking and financial services in the United Kingdom and overseas,

| — | for AIP: investment fund sponsored by BNP, |
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for AIP: investment fund sponsored by BNP,

| — | for BNP: provider of banking and financial services in France and abroad, |
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for BNP: provider of banking and financial services in France and abroad,

| — | for Porterbrook: supply of operating leases of all types of railway rolling stock and associated equipment to British passenger train operating companies and freight companies, including rolling stock maintenance services. |
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for Porterbrook: supply of operating leases of all types of railway rolling stock and associated equipment to British passenger train operating companies and freight companies, including rolling stock maintenance services.

| 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. |
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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.

| 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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5263 — Deutsche Bank London/Lloyds TSB Bank/Antin Infrastructure Partners (BNP Paribas)/Porterbrook Leasing, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |

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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5263 — Deutsche Bank London/Lloyds TSB Bank/Antin Infrastructure Partners (BNP Paribas)/Porterbrook Leasing, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

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| 8.11.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 284/5 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 284/5

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5382 — Kuehne+Nagel/Alloin)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 284/05)

| 1. | On 31 October 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Kuehne+Nagel Participations SARL (‘Kuehne+Nagel’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Alloin Holding SAS (‘Alloin’, France) by way of a purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 31 October 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Kuehne+Nagel Participations SARL (‘Kuehne+Nagel’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Alloin Holding SAS (‘Alloin’, France) by way of a purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Kuehne+Nagel: freight forwarding, contract logistics, insurance broking, real estate, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Kuehne+Nagel: freight forwarding, contract logistics, insurance broking, real estate,

| — | for Alloin: transport services, freight forwarding. |
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for Alloin: transport services, freight forwarding.

| 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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5382 — Kuehne+Nagel/Alloin, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |

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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5382 — Kuehne+Nagel/Alloin, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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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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Official Journal of the European Union

C 284/6

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5369 — Sodexo/Zehnacker)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 284/06)

| 1. | On 31 October 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Sodexo SA (‘Sodexo’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Zehnacker Group GmbH (‘Zehnacker’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 31 October 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Sodexo SA (‘Sodexo’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Zehnacker Group GmbH (‘Zehnacker’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Sodexo: food and facilities management services, service vouchers and cards, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Sodexo: food and facilities management services, service vouchers and cards,

| — | for Zehnacker: full range of facilities management services, food services solutions. |
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for Zehnacker: full range of facilities management services, food services solutions.

| 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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5369 — Sodexo/Zehnacker, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |

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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5369 — Sodexo/Zehnacker, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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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

| 8.11.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 284/7 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 284/7

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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

(2008/C 284/07)

This publication confers the right to object to the amendment application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (1). Statements of objections must reach the Commission within six months from the date of this publication.

AMENDMENT APPLICATION

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

Amendment application pursuant to Article 9

‘PERA DELL'EMILIA ROMAGNA’

EC No: IT-PGI-0117-1534-07.02.2000

PGI ( X ) PDO ( )

1.   Heading in the specification affected by the amendment

| | Name of product |
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| | Description |
| | Geographical area |
| | Proof of origin |
| | Method of production |
| | Link |
| | Labelling |
| | National requirements |
| | Other [to be specified] |

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Name of product

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Description

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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 change

| | 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 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 phyto-sanitary 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 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 phyto-sanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

3.   Amendment(s)

| 1. | In Article 6: | for the Abate Fetel variety






  — | the words ‘average weight of the fruit: no less than 260 g’ have been deleted, |
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1.

In Article 6:

for the Abate Fetel variety

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the words ‘average weight of the fruit: no less than 260 g’ have been deleted,

| — | a maximum has been included under the ‘firmness’ criterion, |
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a maximum has been included under the ‘firmness’ criterion,

| | for the Conference variety






  — | the words ‘sugar content: no less than 12° Bx’ have been replaced by ‘sugar content: over 13° Bx’, |
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for the Conference variety

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the words ‘sugar content: no less than 12° Bx’ have been replaced by ‘sugar content: over 13° Bx’,

| — | the words ‘average weight of the fruit: no less than 158 g’ have been deleted, |
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the words ‘average weight of the fruit: no less than 158 g’ have been deleted,

| — | a maximum has been included under the ‘firmness’ criterion, |
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a maximum has been included under the ‘firmness’ criterion,

| | for the Decana del Comizio variety






  — | the words ‘sugar content: no less than 12° Bx’ have been replaced by ‘sugar content: over 13° Bx’, |
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for the Decana del Comizio variety

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the words ‘sugar content: no less than 12° Bx’ have been replaced by ‘sugar content: over 13° Bx’,

| — | the words ‘average weight of the fruit: no less than 240 g’ have been deleted, |
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the words ‘average weight of the fruit: no less than 240 g’ have been deleted,

| — | a ‘maximum’ has been included under the ‘firmness’ criterion, |
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a ‘maximum’ has been included under the ‘firmness’ criterion,

| | for the Kaiser variety






  — | the words ‘sugar content: no less than 12° Bx’ have been replaced by ‘sugar content: over 13° Bx’, |
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for the Kaiser variety

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the words ‘sugar content: no less than 12° Bx’ have been replaced by ‘sugar content: over 13° Bx’,

| — | the words ‘average weight of the fruit: no less than 250 g’ have been deleted, |
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the words ‘average weight of the fruit: no less than 250 g’ have been deleted,

| | for the Cascade variety






  — | the words ‘over 13° Bx’ have been added under ‘sugar content’, |
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for the Cascade variety

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the words ‘over 13° Bx’ have been added under ‘sugar content’,

| — | the words ‘average minimum weight’ have been deleted, |
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the words ‘average minimum weight’ have been deleted,

| — | a ‘maximum’ has been included under the ‘firmness’ criterion, |
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a ‘maximum’ has been included under the ‘firmness’ criterion,

| | for the Passa Crassana variety






  — | the words ‘over 13° Bx’ have been added under ‘sugar content’, |
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for the Passa Crassana variety

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the words ‘over 13° Bx’ have been added under ‘sugar content’,

| — | the words ‘average minimum weight’ have been deleted, |
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the words ‘average minimum weight’ have been deleted,

| — | a ‘maximum’ has been included under the ‘firmness’ criterion, |
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a ‘maximum’ has been included under the ‘firmness’ criterion,

| | for the Williams and Max Red Bartlett variety






  — | the words ‘sugar content: no less than 11° Bx’ have been replaced by ‘sugar content: over 12° Bx’, |
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for the Williams and Max Red Bartlett variety

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the words ‘sugar content: no less than 11° Bx’ have been replaced by ‘sugar content: over 12° Bx’,

| — | the words ‘average weight of the fruit: no less than 185 g’ have been deleted, |
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the words ‘average weight of the fruit: no less than 185 g’ have been deleted,

| — | a ‘maximum’ has been included under the ‘firmness’ criterion. |
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a ‘maximum’ has been included under the ‘firmness’ criterion.

| 2. | In Article 7:
  the words ‘When marketed for consumption, the “Pera dell'Emilia Romagna” must be packaged in:






  — | small trays of 4 to 6 fruits, sealed with plastic netting, |
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2.

In Article 7:

the words ‘When marketed for consumption, the “Pera dell'Emilia Romagna” must be packaged in:

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small trays of 4 to 6 fruits, sealed with plastic netting,

| — | 1 kg punnets, |
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1 kg punnets,

| — | 30 × 40 cardboard trays, |
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30 × 40 cardboard trays,

| — | 30 × 50 cardboard and wood trays, |
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30 × 50 cardboard and wood trays,

| — | 40 × 60 cardboard and wood trays’, |
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40 × 60 cardboard and wood trays’,

have been replaced by the following: ‘When marketed for consumption, the “Pera dell'Emilia Romagna” must be packaged in any type of packaging conforming to Community rules in force; this includes:

| — | 60 × 80, 80 × 120, 100 × 120 bins — multiple layers with vents, |
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60 × 80, 80 × 120, 100 × 120 bins — multiple layers with vents,

| — | 30 × 40 cardboard, wood and plastic trays — single or multiple layers, |
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30 × 40 cardboard, wood and plastic trays — single or multiple layers,

| — | 40 × 60 cardboard, wood and plastic trays — single or multiple layers, |
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40 × 60 cardboard, wood and plastic trays — single or multiple layers,

| — | 20 × 30 trays — single layer and bulk, |
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20 × 30 trays — single layer and bulk,

sealed packaging (small trays, punnets, boxes, etc.) with one or more fruits.

When packaged in trays and bins, the PGI product is identified by individual stickers with the appropriate logo on at least 70 % of the fruit in the package’.

Explanatory note on the requested amendments:

| 1. | It is more accurate to raise by 1° Bx the measurement of sugar content of the varieties at the time of sending for consumption as this reflects more closely the level found in normal growing conditions.
  As for the other characteristics, the requirements in the specification regarding epicarp, shape and flavour are unchanged; as the ‘firmness’ criterion cannot be given a fixed value, the levels given in the specification are now expressed as maxima.
  The reference to average weight should be deleted as there is no automatic correlation between weight and size. |
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1.

It is more accurate to raise by 1° Bx the measurement of sugar content of the varieties at the time of sending for consumption as this reflects more closely the level found in normal growing conditions.

As for the other characteristics, the requirements in the specification regarding epicarp, shape and flavour are unchanged; as the ‘firmness’ criterion cannot be given a fixed value, the levels given in the specification are now expressed as maxima.

The reference to average weight should be deleted as there is no automatic correlation between weight and size.

| 2. | The amendments are designed to give an improved, more detailed indication of the types of packaging accepted in the Community. It is also ensured that at least 70 % of the packaged fruit bear the sticker with the appropriate logo. |
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2.

The amendments are designed to give an improved, more detailed indication of the types of packaging accepted in the Community. It is also ensured that at least 70 % of the packaged fruit bear the sticker with the appropriate logo.

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘PERA DELL'EMILIA ROMAGNA’

EC No: IT-PGI-0117-1534-07.02.2000

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

This summary sets out the main elements of the product specification for information purposes.

1.   Responsible department in the Member State:

| Name: | Ministero delle Politiche agricole alimentari e forestali |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | Via XX Settembre, 20 |
| I-00187 Roma |

Name:

Ministero delle Politiche agricole alimentari e forestali

Address:

Via XX Settembre, 20

I-00187 Roma

Tel.

(39) 06 481 99 68

Fax

(39) 06 420 131 26

E-mail:

qpa3@politicheagricole.gov.it

2.   Group:

| Name: | Centro Servizi Ortofrutticoli |
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| Address: | Via Bologna, 534 |
| I-44040 Chiesuol del Fosso (FE) |

Name:

Centro Servizi Ortofrutticoli

Address:

Via Bologna, 534

I-44040 Chiesuol del Fosso (FE)

Tel.

(39) 0532 90 45 11

Fax

(39) 0532 90 45 20

E-mail:

info@csoservizi.com

Composition:

Producers/processors ( X ) Other ( )

3.   Type of product:

Class 1.6 — Fruit, vegetables and cereals

4.   Specification:

(Summary of requirements under Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

4.1.   Name: ‘Pera dell'Emilia Romagna’

4.2.   Description: The Pera dell'Emilia Romagna PGI is obtained from the Abate Fetel, Cascade, Conference, Decana del Comizio, Kaiser, Max Red Bartlett, Passa Crassana and Williams pear varieties.

At the time of being sent for consumption, the Pera dell'Emilia Romagna PGI must display the following characteristics:

Abate Fetel: epicarp: light greenish yellow, russeting around the eye cavity and stalk; shape: calebassiform, elongated; size: minimum size 55 mm diameter; sugar content: 13° Bx; maximum firmness: 5; taste: sweet.

Conference: epicarp: Greenish yellow with broad russeting around the eye cavity often affecting the bottom third of the fruit; shape: piriform, often symmetrical; size: minimum diameter: 55 mm; sugar content: over 13° Bx; maximum firmness: 5,5; taste: sweet.

Decana del Comizio: epicarp: Smooth, light greenish yellow, often with a pinkish tinge from the sun, sparse russeting; shape: turbiniform; size: minimum size 55 mm diameter. sugar content: over 13° Bx; maximum firmness: 4,5; taste: sweet scented.

Kaiser: epicarp: rough, completely russeted; shape: calebassiform/piriform; size: minimum size 55 mm diameter; sugar content: over 13° Bx; firmness: 5,7; taste: fine, succulent and tender pulp with a good taste.

Williams and Max Red Bartlett: epicarp: smooth, basic yellow colour more or less covered with pink or bright red, sometimes striped; shape: short cydoniform or piriform; size: minimum 60 mm diameter; sugar content: over 12° Bx; maximum firmness: 6,5; taste: sweet scented.

Cascade: epicarp, shape, size, sugar content over 13° Bx, maximum firmness, taste as from relevant characteristics.

Passa Crassana: epicarp, shape, size, sugar content over 13° Bx, maximum firmness, taste as from relevant characteristics.

4.3.   Geographical area: The production area of the Pera dell'Emilia Romagna PGI includes the following municipalities:

Province of Reggio Emilia: Casalgrande, Correggio and Rubiera.

Province of Modena: Bastiglia, Bomporto, Campogalliano, Camposanto, Carpi, Castelfranco Emilia, Castelnuovo Rangone, Cavezzo, Concordia sulla Secchia, Finale Emilia, Formigine, Medolla, Mirandola, Modena, Nonantola, Novi di Modena. Ravarino, S. Cesario sul Panaro, S. Felice sul Panaro, S. Possidonio, S. Prospero, Savignano sul Panaro, Soliera, Spilimberto and Vignola.

Province of Ferrara: Argenta, Berra, Bondeno, Cento, Codigoro, Comacchio, Copparo, Ferrara, Formignana, Jolanda di Savoia, Lagosanto, Masi Torello, Massa Fiscaglia, Mesola, Migliarino, Migliaro, Mirabello, Ostellato, Poggio Renatico, Portomaggiore, Ro, S. Agostino, Tresigallo, Vigarano Mainarda and Voghiera.

Province of Bologna: Anzona dell'Emilia, Argelato, Baricella, Bazzano, Bentivoglio, Budrio, Calderara di Reno, Castel d'Argile, Castelguelfo, Castelmaggiore, Crespellano, Crevalcore, Galliera, Granarolo dell'Emilia, Malalbergo, Medicina, Minerbio, Molinella, Mordano, Pieve di Cento, S. Agata Bolognese, S. Giorgio di Piano, S. Giovanni in Persiceto, S. Pietro in Casale and Sala Bolognese.

Province of Ravenna: Alfonsine, Bagnacavallo, Conselice, Cotignola, Castelbolognese, Faenza, Fusignano, Lugo, Massalombarda, Ravenna, Russi, S. Agata sul Santerno and Solarolo.

4.4.   Proof of origin: Each stage in the production process is monitored, with all inputs and outputs recorded. This, along with the compilation of specific registers, managed by the inspection body, of producers and packagers, and timely notification to the inspection body of the quantities produced, ensures product traceability. All operators, whether legal or natural persons, registered in the relevant lists will be subject to checks by the inspection body.

4.5.   Method of production: The Pera dell'Emilia Romagna PGI must be produced using traditional and environmentally friendly techniques. The use of irrigation, fertilisation practices and other growing and agronomic techniques must comply with the technical arrangements laid down by the competent services of the Emilia Romagna Region. The growing techniques must include at least a winter pruning and two prunings in the growing season.

Where possible, plant protection should mainly involve integrated or organic techniques.

Tree formations are palmette, ‘Y’, fusetto and variations thereof. Maximum allowed density is 3 000 trees/ha. The size of the trees must be such as to produce high quality fruit. Maximum permitted production is 4 500 kg/ha.

Conservation of the Pera dell'Emilia Romagna PGI should be by refrigeration in cold stores at temperatures between 4 and 6 °C.

Varieties to be marketed in the spring must be stored in a controlled atmosphere.

4.6.   Link: The character of the Pera dell'Emilia Romagna PGI stems directly from the soil and climatic conditions and the professionalism of the operators in the production area. These factors help to produce the distinctive chemico-physical and organoleptic qualities of the pears sold on markets in Italy and elsewhere in Europe as typical produce of Emilia Romagna. Since the pear trees are very sensitive to frost, they are grown in an area (as defined) in which annual average temperatures are higher than in the region as a whole, with lower average rainfall. The soil is rich in organic substances as a result of alluvial deposits in the past from the River Po. The defined area is eminently suitable for producing pears — so much so, in fact, that it is responsible for about half of Italy's total production in the sector.

4.7.   Inspection body:

| Name: | Check Fruit — Certificazioni e servizi nel settore agroalimentare |
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| Address: | Via C. Boldrini, 24 |
| I-40121 Bologna |

Name:

Check Fruit — Certificazioni e servizi nel settore agroalimentare

Address:

Via C. Boldrini, 24

I-40121 Bologna

Tel.

(39) 051 649 48 36

Fax

(39) 051 649 48 13

E-mail:

customer@checkfruit.it

4.8.   Labelling: Pera dell'Emilia Romagna is marketed in appropriate packaging conforming to Community rules in force; this includes: 60 × 80, 80 × 120, 100 × 120 bins — multiple layers with vents; 30 × 40 cardboard, wood or plastic trays — single or multiple layers; 40 × 60 cardboard, wood or plastic trays — single or multiple layers; 20 × 30 trays — single layer and bulk; Sealed packaging (small trays, punnets, boxes, etc.) with one or more fruits.

Subject to relevant rules in force, the following wording must appear on the packaging: ‘Pera dell'Emilia Romagna’ — Protected Geographical Indication — as well as details of the name, business and address of the packager, its trading category and size.

When packaged in trays and bins, the PGI product is identified by individual stickers with the appropriate logo on at least 70 % of the fruit in the package.

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(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.

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| 8.11.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 284/12 |
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8.11.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 284/12

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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

(2008/C 284/08)

This publication confers the right to object to the amendment application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (1). Statements of objections must reach the Commission within six months from the date of this publication.

AMENDMENT APPLICATION

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

Amendment application pursuant to Article 9

‘SABINA’

EC No: IT-0117-1511-26.10.2004

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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Name of product

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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 change

| — | | 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 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 phyto-sanitary 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 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 phyto-sanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

3.   Amendment(s)

3.1.   Description

Article 6 of the specification, regarding the consumption characteristics of ‘Sabina’ oil PDO, contains a more detailed description of the product characteristics, in particular its colour (‘yellowy-green with golden tinges’), its flavour, which may be ‘spicy’ when oil is very fresh, and its total maximum acidity not exceeding ‘0,6 g per 100 g of oil’. Above all, new parameters have been added that were not included in the registered specification but which are essential for oil characterisation: the median for ‘fruitiness’ and the median for ‘defects’, the ‘peroxide number’ and the percentage of ‘oleic acid’.

Accordingly, the general statements referring solely to compliance with current legislation have been deleted.

In addition, to comply with Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 the third paragraph of Article 6 has been deleted as it confers on the Ministry the power to include other parameters to characterise the designation.

3.2.   Geographical area

Given that the administrative territory of the former municipality of Mentana has been split between the municipalities of Mentana and Fontenuova, Fontenuova has had to be added to the municipalities in the province of Rome, which are listed in Article 3 (Production Area). The words ‘former municipality of Mentana (now municipalities of Mentana and Fontenuova)’ have therefore been added to the part of Article 3 defining the area. The insertion of Fontenuova does not therefore imply an extension of the production area.

In Article 3 of the specification, the production area has been extended to include a tiny but precisely demarcated area within the territory of the municipality of Rome which already shares the climatic and soil conditions and the tradition of the area indicated in the current specification. The reason for the amendment request is that the current specification does not take into account the historic area of ancient Sabina, featuring the same environmental and growing conditions for olive plantations as the area of origin of the ‘Sabina’ PDO.

3.3.   Proof of origin

Since the specification contained no references to the proof of origin and control measures, it is appropriate to include Articles 3a and 6a regarding the origin of the product and the inspection body respectively.

3.4.   Method of production

In Article 4 of the current product specification, regarding growing characteristics, paragraph 8 has been amended by deleting the sentence empowering the Region of Lazio, subject to consultation of the Consorzio di tutela (supervisory syndicate), to establish the period for harvesting olives; instead, there is now a reference to a specific time of the year for harvesting and pressing olives (1 October to 31 January).

In addition, in Article 4 of the specification, the phrase ‘Groves may be irrigated’ has been added.

At the end of the second paragraph of Article 5 of the current specification, regarding oil extraction, the words ‘in weight’ have been added, as the current sentence ‘The maximum yield of olives in terms of oil may not exceed 25 %’ does not make it clear that the rate of 25 % refers to the weight of the oil in relation to that of the olives.

In Article 5, the third paragraph has been deleted, as the characteristics of ‘Sabina’ are specified in Article 6.

3.5.   Labelling

In Article 7 of the specification, regarding product designation and packaging, the fourth paragraph has been deleted, as it is a repetition of the preceding paragraph.

In Article 7, an entire paragraph (the fifth paragraph) has been added, specifying in greater detail, and thus more clearly for consumers, the information to be included on the label of the ‘Sabina’ PDO. With a view to providing clearer and more explicit information to consumers and ensuring the traceability of the product, the information on the packaging must now include the production year (more correctly called the ‘production marketing year’) and the serial number allocated by the certification body. Furthermore, given that at exhibitions, fairs and other events, ‘Sabina’ oil may also be distributed in single-dose sachets, it was necessary to specify the indications such packaging must bear in such cases. The last paragraph of Article 7 has been added to this end.

In the sixth paragraph of Article 7, on the containers to be used for the products, ceramic has been added as a material traditionally used to hold and preserve oil.

3.6.   National requirements

In Article 4 of the current specification, regarding growing characteristics, the following paragraphs have been deleted and/or amended:

| — | the fourth paragraph has been deleted to comply with Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 as it gives the Region of Lazio the power to authorise new growing methods in addition to those provided for in the product specification, |
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the fourth paragraph has been deleted to comply with Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 as it gives the Region of Lazio the power to authorise new growing methods in addition to those provided for in the product specification,

| — | in the seventh paragraph, regarding undercropping and intercropping, the reference to the Region's authority to inspect production has been deleted to comply with Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, |
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in the seventh paragraph, regarding undercropping and intercropping, the reference to the Region's authority to inspect production has been deleted to comply with Regulation (EC) No 510/2006,

| — | paragraphs 9 and 10 have been deleted as they both attribute to the Region specific powers on the basis of Italian legislation (Ministerial Decree No 573 of 4 November 1993 — Law No 169 of 5 February 1992) which has been repealed. |
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paragraphs 9 and 10 have been deleted as they both attribute to the Region specific powers on the basis of Italian legislation (Ministerial Decree No 573 of 4 November 1993 — Law No 169 of 5 February 1992) which has been repealed.

The wording ‘DOC “Denominazione di Origine Controllata”’, based on previous Italian legislation, has been replaced throughout the specification (Articles 1, 2(1), 3 and 6) by ‘DOP “Denominazione di Origine Protetta”’.

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘SABINA’

EC No: IT-0117-1511-26.10.2004

PDO ( X ) PGI ( )

This summary sets out the main elements of the product specification for information purposes.

1.   Responsible department in the Member State:

| Name: | Ministero delle Politiche agricole e forestali |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | Via XX Settembre 20 |
| I-00187 Rome |

Name:

Ministero delle Politiche agricole e forestali

Address:

Via XX Settembre 20

I-00187 Rome

Tel.

(39) 06 481 99 68

Fax

(39) 06 420 131 26

E-mail:

qtc3@politicheagricole.it

2.   Association:

| Name: | Consorzio Sabina DOP — Consorzio per la tutela e la valorizzazione dell'olio a Denominazione di Origine Protetta della Sabina |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | Via Porta Monopoli, 2 Loc. Farfa |
| I-02032 Fara in Sabina (RI) |

Name:

Consorzio Sabina DOP — Consorzio per la tutela e la valorizzazione dell'olio a Denominazione di Origine Protetta della Sabina

Address:

Via Porta Monopoli, 2 Loc. Farfa

I-02032 Fara in Sabina (RI)

Tel.

(39) 06 697 924 01

Fax

(39) 0765 94 30 889

E-mail:

consorziosabinadop@cste-centroservizi.com

Composition:

Producers/processors ( X ) Other ( )

3.   Type of product:

Class 1.5 — Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.)

4.   Specification:

(Summary of requirements under Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

4.1.   Name:

‘Sabina’

4.2.   Description:

When released for consumption, ‘Sabina’ PDO extra virgin olive oil has the following characteristics:

| — | colour: yellowy-green with golden tinges, |
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colour: yellowy-green with golden tinges,

| — | aroma: fruity, |
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aroma: fruity,

| — | flavour: fruity, smooth, even, fragrant, sweet, bitter and spicy when very fresh, |
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flavour: fruity, smooth, even, fragrant, sweet, bitter and spicy when very fresh,

| — | panel test: median for ‘fruitiness’: > 0 and median for defects = 0, |
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panel test: median for ‘fruitiness’: > 0 and median for defects = 0,

| — | total maximum acidity expressed as oleic acid, not exceeding 0,6 g per 100 g of oil, |
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total maximum acidity expressed as oleic acid, not exceeding 0,6 g per 100 g of oil,

| — | peroxide number: ≤ 14 meq O2/kg, |
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peroxide number: ≤ 14 meq O2/kg,

| — | minimum oleic acid content: 68 %. |
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minimum oleic acid content: 68 %.

4.3.   Geographical area:

The production area of the ‘Sabina’ protected designation of origin is located in the provinces of Rome and Rieti. These provinces include all or some of the administrative territory of the municipalities and towns to the north-east of Rome and south-west of Rieti. The whole area lies to the east of the River Tiber.

4.4.   Proof of origin:

Every phase of the production process must be monitored by the inspection body referred to in point 4.7, in accordance with the provisions of the inspection plan, with full documentation of the products arriving and being withdrawn. This process, and the entry in appropriate lists kept by the inspection body of the parcels used for cultivation and of producers, processors and packagers, and reports made in good time to the inspection body of the quantities of olives and oil produced, packaged and labelled ensure traceability of the product. All natural or legal persons entered on these lists will be inspected by the inspection body in accordance with the specification and the inspection plan.

4.5.   Method of production:

‘Sabina’ PDO olive oil must be obtained from groves of single or mixed varieties comprising at least 75 % of the following varieties of olive tree: Carboncella, Leccino, Raja, Pendolino, Frantoio, Moraiolo, Olivastrone, Salviana, Olivago and Rosciola. Up to 25 % of olives of other varieties grown in the groves may be used.

Only groves with loose, permeable and dry, but not arid, calcareous soil are suitable for the production of ‘Sabina’ PDO oil.

The planting distances and the growing and pruning methods must be those generally used or methods that do not affect the characteristics of the olives or the oil. Groves may be irrigated but no forcing methods may be used.

The maximum yield in the groves concerned may not exceed 6 300 kg of olives per hectare. In the case of undercropping and intercropping, the maximum yield of olives per hectare refers to the actual olive-growing area.

The harvesting of olives and extraction of oil is carried out from 1 October to 31 January of each marketing year.

Extraction of the oil and packing must take place within the area referred to in point 4.3.

4.6.   Link:

Sabina has south-facing slopes whose loose, permeable and dry calcareous soil composition provide good drainage, which is essential to the quality of the product.

The slopes are predominantly south-facing, which is vital for a sun-loving plant such as the olive tree.

The ‘Sabina’ area lies in the southern part of the olive cultivation area.

Despite occasional natural disasters such as frost, Sabina provides a product whose high quality is closely linked to the boundaries of the area of cultivation.

Attached is a photocopy of the publication ‘Olivi e olio di Sabina’ published by the Elaiopolio consorziale Sabina and printed by R.E.D.A. in 1949 to mark the oil festival held that year at the Benedictine abbey of Farfa which contains proof, including photographs, of the use of the ‘Sabina’ designation of origin on labels and containers and of the registered trade mark, and of the first steps towards securing protection for the designation. Further documentary proof of the presence of the ‘Sabina’ designation may be found in the many festivals held over the years to celebrate the area's famous oil production. Of particular importance are the labels for ‘Sabina’ oil used at the Milan trade fair in 1926 and the poster for the first show of Sabina olive oil, held in Palombara Sabina on 31 May 1959.

4.7.   Inspection body:

| Name: | C.C.I.A.A. di Roma |
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| Address: | Via Appia Nuova 218 |
| I-00183 Rome |

Name:

C.C.I.A.A. di Roma

Address:

Via Appia Nuova 218

I-00183 Rome

Tel.

(39) 06 772 038 67

(39) 06 704 969 18

Fax

(39) 06 520 824 93

E-mail:

enzo.niri@rm.camcom.it

4.8.   Labelling:

It is prohibited to add to the ‘Sabina’ protected designation any other description not expressly provided for in the product specification, including the adjectives fine (fine), scelto (selected), selezionato (selected), superiore (superior) or genuino (genuine).

It is prohibited to use additional geographical references or geographical or topographical indications referring to municipalities, parts of municipalities or geographical areas within the production area referred to in point 4.2.

The names of undertakings, holdings and estates, business names and brand names may not have laudatory connotations, nor may they mislead the consumer.

The name of the ‘Sabina’ protected designation of origin must appear on the label in distinct, indelible lettering of a colour that strongly contrasts with that of the label itself and in such a way that it can be clearly distinguished from the other information given on the label.

One of the following wordings must appear on the label:

| | OLIO EXTRAVERGINE DI OLIVA
  SABINA DOP
  or |
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OLIO EXTRAVERGINE DI OLIVA

SABINA DOP

or

| | OLIO EXTRAVERGINE DI OLIVA
  SABINA
  DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE PROTETTA |
| --- | --- |

OLIO EXTRAVERGINE DI OLIVA

SABINA

DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE PROTETTA

The label must also bear the words ‘olio confezionato dal produttore all'origine’ (oil bottled by the producer at the point of production) or ‘olio confezionato nella zona di produzione’ (oil bottled in the production area).

‘Sabina’ protected designation of origin extra virgin olive oil must be bottled for release for consumption in glass, stainless metal or ceramic containers of a maximum capacity of 5 litres.

Each container must bear the serial number issued by the certification body and the year of production. The oil may also be packed in single-dose sachets bearing the protected designation, the batch, the year of production and a serial number issued by the inspection body.

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(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.

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Corrigenda

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8.11.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 284/18

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Corrigendum to the annotated presentation of regulated markets and national provisions implementing relevant requirements of ISD (Council Directive 93/22/EEC)

(
  Official Journal of the European Union C 280 of 4 November 2008
  )

(2008/C 284/09)

In the contents on the cover and in the title on page 5:

for:

‘Annotated presentation of regulated markets and national provisions implementing relevant requirements of ISD (Council Directive 93/22/EEC)’,

read:

‘Annotated presentation of regulated markets and national provisions implementing relevant requirements of MiFID (Directive 2004/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council)’.

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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 284/s3

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