# Official Journal C 242/2009

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 529 October 2009 |

ISSN 1725-2423

doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2009.242.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 242

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 529 October 2009

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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 242/01 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2009/C 242/02 | Report from the Commission on food irradiation for the year 2007 | 2 |

Notice No

Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2009/C 242/01

Euro exchange rates

1

2009/C 242/02

Report from the Commission on food irradiation for the year 2007

2

| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 242/03 | Call for proposals under the 2010 work programme People of the 7th EC Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration Activities | 19 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 242/04 | Notice published pursuant to Article 27(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 in Case COMP/C-3/39.530 — Microsoft (Tying) (
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| | OTHER ACTS |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 242/05 | Main specifications of the technical file for Somerset Cider Brandy | 22 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

2009/C 242/03

Call for proposals under the 2010 work programme People of the 7th EC Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration Activities

19

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2009/C 242/04

Notice published pursuant to Article 27(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 in Case COMP/C-3/39.530 — Microsoft (Tying) (
  1
  )

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OTHER ACTS

Commission

2009/C 242/05

Main specifications of the technical file for Somerset Cider Brandy

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 9.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 242/1 |
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9.10.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

8 October 2009

2009/C 242/01

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,4763 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 130,46 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4445 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,92000 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,3134 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5166 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,3533 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,763 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 270,20 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7095 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,2335 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,2800 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,1580 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6346 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5619 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 11,4414 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,9954 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0533 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 723,09 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 10,8703 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,0777 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,2568 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 13 927,08 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 5,0061 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 68,591 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 43,6939 |
| THB | Thai baht | 49,183 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,5784 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 19,6651 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 68,3820 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,4763

JPY

Japanese yen

130,46

DKK

Danish krone

7,4445

GBP

Pound sterling

0,92000

SEK

Swedish krona

10,3134

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5166

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,3533

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,763

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

270,20

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7095

PLN

Polish zloty

4,2335

RON

Romanian leu

4,2800

TRY

Turkish lira

2,1580

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6346

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5619

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

11,4414

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,9954

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0533

KRW

South Korean won

1 723,09

ZAR

South African rand

10,8703

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,0777

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,2568

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

13 927,08

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

5,0061

PHP

Philippine peso

68,591

RUB

Russian rouble

43,6939

THB

Thai baht

49,183

BRL

Brazilian real

2,5784

MXN

Mexican peso

19,6651

INR

Indian rupee

68,3820

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

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Report from the Commission on food irradiation for the year 2007

2009/C 242/02

1.   LEGAL BASIS AND BACKGROUND

Article 7(3) of Directive 1999/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning foods and food ingredients treated with ionising radiation (1) requires the Member States to forward to the Commission every year:

| — | the results of checks carried out in irradiation facilities, in particular regarding the categories and quantities of food and food ingredients treated and the doses administered,
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the results of checks carried out in irradiation facilities, in particular regarding the categories and quantities of food and food ingredients treated and the doses administered,

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| — | the results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage and the methods used to detect treatment with ionising radiation. |
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the results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage and the methods used to detect treatment with ionising radiation.

Article 7(4) of the same Directive imposes on the Commission to publish in the Official Journal of the European Communities:

| — | the details of the approved irradiation facilities in the Member States as well as any changes in their status, |
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the details of the approved irradiation facilities in the Member States as well as any changes in their status,

| — | a report on the information provided by the national supervisory authorities. |
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a report on the information provided by the national supervisory authorities.

The current report covers the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2007. It contains a compilation of the information forwarded to the Commission by 25 Member States.

Information on general aspects of food irradiation is available on the website of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health and Consumer (2).

1.1.   Irradiation facilities

According to Article 3(2) of Directive 1999/2/EC, food and food ingredients may be irradiated only in approved irradiation facilities. For facilities in the EU, approval is given by the competent authorities of the Member States. The Member States have to inform the Commission of their approved irradiation facilities (Article 7(1)).

Irradiation of food and food ingredients may only be carried out by means of the following sources:

| — | Gamma rays from radionuclides 60Co or 137Cs, |
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Gamma rays from radionuclides 60Co or 137Cs,

| — | X-rays generated from machine sources operated at or below a nominal energy (maximum quantum energy) level of 5 MeV, |
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X-rays generated from machine sources operated at or below a nominal energy (maximum quantum energy) level of 5 MeV,

| — | Electrons generated from machine sources operated at or below a nominal energy (maximum quantum energy) level of 10 MeV. |
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Electrons generated from machine sources operated at or below a nominal energy (maximum quantum energy) level of 10 MeV.

The list of approved irradiation facilities in the Member States has been published by the Commission (3) in the Official Journal of the European Union and can be found at http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/biosafety/irradiation/approved_facilities_en.pdf

1.2.   Irradiated food and food ingredients

The irradiation of dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings is authorised in the EU at Community level (Directive 1999/3/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 on the establishment of a Community list of food and food ingredients treated with ionising radiation (4)).

In addition, seven Member States have notified that they maintain national authorisations for certain food and food ingredients in accordance with Article 4(4) of Directive 1999/2/EC. The list of national authorisations has been published by the Commission (5).

Any irradiated foodstuff and foodstuff or compound food containing one or more irradiated food ingredient must be labelled with the words ‘irradiated’ or ‘treated with ionising radiation’. In the case of products sold in bulk, these words shall appear together with the name of the product on a display or notice above or beside the container in which the products are placed.

To enforce correct labelling or to detect non-authorised products, several analytical methods have been standardised by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), following a mandate given by the European Commission.

2.   RESULTS OF CHECKS CARRIED OUT IN IRRADIATION FACILITIES

This section of the report deals with the results of the checks carried out in irradiation facilities, in particular regarding the categories and quantities of products treated and the doses administered.

The Member States submitted the following information on approved facilities and checks carried out in those facilities.

2.1.   Belgium

Inspections by the competent authorities in 2007 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility Sterigenics SA with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of products irradiated in this facility in 2007.

| Category of products | Treated quantity (t) | Average absorbed dose (kGy) |
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| Frog legs | 1 521 | 5 |
| Meat | 445 | 6-8 |
| Poultry | 282 | 5 |
| Fish and shellfish | 258 | 3-5 |
| Herbs and spices | 139 | 6-9 |
| Dehydrated blood | 16 | 6-9 |
| Vegetables | 12 | 6 |
| Starch | 11 | 3 |
| Eggs powder | 7 | 3 |
| Others | 108 | 0-10 |
| Total | 2 799 | |

Category of products

Treated quantity (t)

Average absorbed dose (kGy)

Frog legs

1 521

5

Meat

445

6-8

Poultry

282

5

Fish and shellfish

258

3-5

Herbs and spices

139

6-9

Dehydrated blood

16

6-9

Vegetables

12

6

Starch

11

3

Eggs powder

7

3

Others

108

0-10

Total

2 799

2.2.   Bulgaria

No information has been forwarded by Bulgaria.

2.3.   Czech Republic

Inspections by the competent authorities in 2007 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility Artim Spol SRO with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of products irradiated in this facility in 2007.

| Category of products | Treated quantity (t) | Average absorbed dose (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings | 55 | 1-10 |
| Total | 55 | |

Category of products

Treated quantity (t)

Average absorbed dose (kGy)

Dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings

55

1-10

Total

55

2.4.   Germany

During the reporting period, there were four approved irradiation facilities in Germany. Inspections by the competent authorities in 2007 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facilities with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following tables show the categories and quantities of products irradiated in 2007 for each facility. In total 331 tonnes of products were treated in three irradiation facilities in Germany in 2007.

(a)   Gamma Service Produktbestrahlung GmbH, Radeberg

| Category of products | Treated quantity (t) | Average absorbed dose (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spices and herbs | 206 | < 10 |
| Dried vegetables | 24 | < 10 |
| Total | 230 | |

Category of products

Treated quantity (t)

Average absorbed dose (kGy)

Spices and herbs

206

< 10

Dried vegetables

24

< 10

Total

230

121 ton of the irradiated products were exported to third countries.

(b)   BGS/Beta-Gamma Service GmbH & Co. KG, Wiehl

| Category of products | Treated quantity (t) | Average absorbed dose (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spices and herbs | 21 | 10-13 |
| Dried vegetables | 18 | 10-32 |
| Total | 39 | |

Category of products

Treated quantity (t)

Average absorbed dose (kGy)

Spices and herbs

21

10-13

Dried vegetables

18

10-32

Total

39

All irradiated products were exported to third countries.

(c)   Isotron Deutschland GmbH, Allershausen

| Category of products | Treated quantity (t) | Average absorbed dose (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vegetables | 61 | 5-10 |
| Spices and herbs | 1 | 5-10 |
| Total | 62 | |

Category of products

Treated quantity (t)

Average absorbed dose (kGy)

Vegetables

61

5-10

Spices and herbs

1

5-10

Total

62

All irradiated products were exported to third countries.

(d)   Beta-Gamma-Service Gmbh & Co. KG, Bruchsal

No products were irradiated in this facility in 2007.

2.5.   Spain

In Spain, there are two facilities approved for the irradiation of food and food ingredients. Inspections by the competent authorities in 2007 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facilities with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

(a)   Ionmed Esterilización, SA

The following table shows the categories and quantities of products irradiated in this facility in 2007.

| Category of products | Treated quantity (t) | Average absorbed dose (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings | 216 | < 10 |
| Total | 216 | |

Category of products

Treated quantity (t)

Average absorbed dose (kGy)

Dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings

216

< 10

Total

216

(b)   Aragogamma, SA

No products were irradiated in this facility in 2007.

2.6.   France

In France, six facilities are approved for the irradiation of foods. Inspections by the competent authorities in 2007 confirmed the compliance of five irradiation facilities with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC. One facility was given comments concerning the control of the irradiation doses and the status of the products before and after treatment.

The facility of Ionisos SA, Domaine de Corbeville, 91400 Orsay, (reference 91471 F) did not irradiate food and food ingredients during 2007. This facility has been closed.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of products irradiated in the facilities in 2007.

| Category of products | Treated quantity (t) | Average absorbed dose (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Poultry | 1 239 | 5 |
| Frozen frog legs | 687 | 5 |
| Gum arabic | 131 | 3 |
| Herbs, spices and dried vegetables | 60 | 10 |
| Casein | 22 | 6 |
| Total | 2 139 | |

Category of products

Treated quantity (t)

Average absorbed dose (kGy)

Poultry

1 239

5

Frozen frog legs

687

5

Gum arabic

131

3

Herbs, spices and dried vegetables

60

10

Casein

22

6

Total

2 139

2.7.   Hungary

In Hungary, there is one facility approved for the irradiation of foods. According to the official inspection made by the competent authority (Hungarian Agricultural Office) in 2007 the irradiation facility AGROSTER Besugárzó Rt. (Budapest, Jászberényi út 5.) was in compliance with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in this facility in 2007.

| Category of products | Treated quantity (t) | Average absorbed dose (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spices, spice peppers | 5,9 | 4-6 |
| Dehydrated products | 0,5 | 3-4 |
| Herbs | 14,5 | 3-6 |
| Total | 20,9 | |

Category of products

Treated quantity (t)

Average absorbed dose (kGy)

Spices, spice peppers

5,9

4-6

Dehydrated products

0,5

3-4

Herbs

14,5

3-6

Total

20,9

2.8.   Italy

The only approved irradiation facility in Italy, Gammarad Italia Spa, was inspected with favourable outcome. During 2007, no food and food ingredients have been irradiated in this irradiation facility.

2.9.   The Netherlands

The competent authorities confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facilities with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC in 2007.

From 1 January 2007 until 31 December 2007, Isotron NL treated a total of 2 323 tonnes of food and food ingredients in their two facilities in the cities of Ede and Etten-Leur. The following tables show the categories and quantities of products irradiated in these two facilities in 2007.

(a)   Isotron NL — irradiation facility in Ede

| Category of products | Treated quantity (t) | Average absorbed dose (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spices/Herbs | 753 | NI |
| Frog legs | 197 | NI |
| Poultry meat (frozen) | 154 | NI |
| Dehydrated vegetables | 88 | NI |
| Egg white | 70 | NI |
| Shrimps (frozen) | 45 | NI |
| Food Samples | 10 | NI |
| Total | 1 317 | |
| (NI: no information forwarded on this point). |

Category of products

Treated quantity (t)

Average absorbed dose (kGy)

Spices/Herbs

753

NI

Frog legs

197

NI

Poultry meat (frozen)

154

NI

Dehydrated vegetables

88

NI

Egg white

70

NI

Shrimps (frozen)

45

NI

Food Samples

10

NI

Total

1 317

(NI: no information forwarded on this point).

(b)   Isotron NL — irradiation facility in Etten-Leur

| Category of products | Treated quantity (t) | Average absorbed dose (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dried vegetables | 791 | NI |
| Frog legs | 146 | NI |
| Spices/Herbs | 48 | NI |
| Poultry meat (frozen) | 21 | NI |
| Total | 1 006 | |
| (NI: no information forwarded on this point). |

Category of products

Treated quantity (t)

Average absorbed dose (kGy)

Dried vegetables

791

NI

Frog legs

146

NI

Spices/Herbs

48

NI

Poultry meat (frozen)

21

NI

Total

1 006

(NI: no information forwarded on this point).

2.10.   Poland

In Poland, there are two approved irradiation facilities. The following table show the category and quantity of foods irradiated in 2007 in one facility.

(a)   Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Warsaw

| Category of products | Treated quantity (t) | Average absorbed dose (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dry spices, dried flavoured herbs, vegetable spices | 269 | 7-10 |
| Total | 269 | |

Category of products

Treated quantity (t)

Average absorbed dose (kGy)

Dry spices, dried flavoured herbs, vegetable spices

269

7-10

Total

269

(b)   Institute of Applied Radiation Chemistry, Technical University of Lodz

No information has been forwarded regarding this irradiation facility.

2.11.   Portugal

No information has been forwarded by Portugal.

2.12.   Romania

In Romania there is only one approved irradiation facility which is IRASM Center from Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering. The source of ionising radiation is Gamma rays 60Co. The facility is authorised by National Commission for Nuclear Activities. The IRASM facility did not irradiate any food/food ingredient during 2007.

2.13.   The United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, there is one facility approved for the irradiation of foods. The facility did not irradiate any food under the terms of its licence in 2007.

2.14.   Summarising table for the EU

The following table summarises the quantities of foodstuffs (in tonnes) treated by ionising radiation in approved irradiation facilities within the European Union.

| Category of products | BE | CZ | DE | ES | FR | HU | NL | PL | Total | % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Casein | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0,27 |
| Dehydrated blood | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0,20 |
| Egg powder | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0,09 |
| Egg white | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 70 | 0,86 |
| Fish & Shellfish | 258 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 303 | 3,72 |
| Food Samples | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0,12 |
| Frog legs/parts | 1 521 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 687 | 0 | 343 | 0 | 2 551 | 31,29 |
| Gum arabic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 1,61 |
| Herbs, Spices | 139 | 55 | 228 | 216 | 60 | 21 | 801 | 269 | 1 789 | 21,94 |
| Meat | 445 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 445 | 5,46 |
| Poultry | 282 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 239 | 0 | 175 | 0 | 1 696 | 20,80 |
| Starch | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0,13 |
| Vegetables | 12 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 879 | 0 | 994 | 12,19 |
| Other | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 1,34 |
| Total | 2 799 | 55 | 331 | 216 | 2 139 | 22 | 2 323 | 269 | 8 154 | |
| % of total | 34,33 | 0,67 | 4,06 | 2,65 | 26,23 | 0,27 | 28,49 | 3,30 | 100,00 | |

Category of products

BE

CZ

DE

ES

FR

HU

NL

PL

Total

%

Casein

0

0

0

0

22

0

0

0

22

0,27

Dehydrated blood

16

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

16

0,20

Egg powder

7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

7

0,09

Egg white

0

0

0

0

0

0

70

0

70

0,86

Fish & Shellfish

258

0

0

0

0

0

45

0

303

3,72

Food Samples

0

0

0

0

0

0

10

0

10

0,12

Frog legs/parts

1 521

0

0

0

687

0

343

0

2 551

31,29

Gum arabic

0

0

0

0

131

0

0

0

131

1,61

Herbs, Spices

139

55

228

216

60

21

801

269

1 789

21,94

Meat

445

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

445

5,46

Poultry

282

0

0

0

1 239

0

175

0

1 696

20,80

Starch

11

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

0,13

Vegetables

12

0

103

0

0

0

879

0

994

12,19

Other

108

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

109

1,34

Total

2 799

55

331

216

2 139

22

2 323

269

8 154

% of total

34,33

0,67

4,06

2,65

26,23

0,27

28,49

3,30

100,00

3.   RESULTS OF CHECKS CARRIED OUT AT THE PRODUCT MARKETING STAGE AND THE METHODS USED TO DETECT TREATMENT WITH IONISING RADIATION

Regarding the results of the checks carried out at the product marketing stage and the methods used to detect treatment with ionising radiation, the Member States submitted the following information.

3.1.   Austria

In total, 115 samples were analysed. In none of these samples treatment with ionising radiation could be demonstrated.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 115 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Herbs & Spices | 39 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Herbal teas | 38 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Poultry | 38 | 0 | 0 | EN 1786 |
| Total | 115 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100,00 % | 00,00 % | 00,00 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 115

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Herbs & Spices

39

0

0

EN 1788, EN 13751

Herbal teas

38

0

0

EN 1788, EN 13751

Poultry

38

0

0

EN 1786

Total

115

0

0

Total in % of analysed samples

100,00 %

00,00 %

00,00 %

3.2.   Belgium

In total, 89 samples were analysed. One sample was found to be irradiated.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 89 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Instant noodles | 21 | 0 | 1 | EN 1788 (6) |
| Crustaceans and molluscs | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Frozen herbs | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Shrimps | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Dried vegetables | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Fruit | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 88 | 0 | 1 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 98,88 % | 00,00 % | 1,12 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 89

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Instant noodles

21

0

1

EN 1788 (6)

Crustaceans and molluscs

15

0

0

Frozen herbs

15

0

0

Shrimps

15

0

0

Dried vegetables

11

0

0

Fruit

11

0

0

Total

88

0

1

Total in % of analysed samples

98,88 %

00,00 %

1,12 %

3.3.   Bulgaria

No information on checks regarding food irradiation has been forwarded by Bulgaria for 2007.

3.4.   Cyprus

No analytical checks regarding food irradiation were performed in 2007.

3.5.   Czech Republic

In total, 60 samples were analysed. Two samples were found to be non-compliant (positive for irradiation and incorrectly labelled).

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 60 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Fresh fruits | 15 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788/EN 1785 |
| Spices | 12 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Food supplements | 8 | 0 | 1 | EN 1788 |
| Fish and shellfish | 7 | 0 | 0 | EN 1785 |
| Herbal tea products | 5 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Instant noodles | 3 | 0 | 1 | EN 1788/EN 1785 |
| Poultry | 6 | 0 | 0 | EN 1785 |
| Shrimps | 2 | 0 | 0 | EN 1785 |
| Total | 58 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 96,67 % | 00,00 % | 3,33 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 60

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Fresh fruits

15

0

0

EN 1788/EN 1785

Spices

12

0

0

EN 1788

Food supplements

8

0

1

EN 1788

Fish and shellfish

7

0

0

EN 1785

Herbal tea products

5

0

0

EN 1788

Instant noodles

3

0

1

EN 1788/EN 1785

Poultry

6

0

0

EN 1785

Shrimps

2

0

0

EN 1785

Total

58

0

2

Total in % of analysed samples

96,67 %

00,00 %

3,33 %

3.6.   Germany

In total 3 744 food samples were examined of which 77 were irradiated. Two samples were irradiated and compliant with the EU Directives: one sample belonging to the category ‘Spices and herbs’ and one sample belonging to the category ‘Soups, sauces, instant noodles’. The remaining 75 irradiated samples were non-compliant:

| — | twenty-one samples belong to categories for which irradiation is authorised but showed non-compliant labelling, |
| --- | --- |

—

twenty-one samples belong to categories for which irradiation is authorised but showed non-compliant labelling,

| — | thirty-four samples belong to categories for which irradiation is not authorised, |
| --- | --- |

—

thirty-four samples belong to categories for which irradiation is not authorised,

| — | twenty samples (mostly noodles and dried soups) were irradiated, however it could not be determined which of the ingredients in these compound foods were irradiated in order to find out if the irradiation is authorised. |
| --- | --- |

—

twenty samples (mostly noodles and dried soups) were irradiated, however it could not be determined which of the ingredients in these compound foods were irradiated in order to find out if the irradiation is authorised.

The categories with the highest percentages of non-compliant samples were food supplements, (16 %) and soups and sauces (11 %).

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 3744 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Spices and herbs | 1 022 | 0 | 2 | EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Teas, tea-like products | 328 | 3 | 0 | EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Seasoning | 288 | 0 | 2 | EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Soups, sauces, instant noodles | 239 | 12 | 17 | EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Crustaceans, shellfish, other aquatic animals including their products | 180 | 1 | 2 | EN 1786, EN 1788, EN 13751 (7) |
| Fresh fruits | 174 | 0 | 2 | EN 1784, EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Pulses, nuts & oil seeds | 162 | 0 | 0 | EN 1784, EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Mushrooms, dried or mushroom products | 149 | 0 | 5 | EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Food supplements | 147 | 4 | 23 | EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Dried fruits or fruit products | 134 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788, EN 13708 (7) |
| Fish & fisheries products | 130 | 0 | 0 | EN 1786, EN 1788 |
| Cereals and cereal products | 93 | 0 | 0 | EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Dried vegetables, vegetable products | 88 | 0 | 0 | EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751 (7) |
| Poultry | 75 | 0 | 0 | EN 1784, EN 1786, EN 1788 |
| Ready-to-serve meals | 72 | 0 | 1 | EN 1786, EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Sausages | 67 | 0 | 0 | EN 1784, EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788 |
| Fresh vegetables | 52 | 0 | 0 | EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Mushrooms, fresh | 47 | 0 | 0 | EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Cheese with herbs | 46 | 0 | 0 | EN 1787, EN 1788 |
| Potatoes, parts of plants with high content of starch | 42 | 0 | 0 | EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Meat products (ex. sausages) | 41 | 0 | 0 | EN 1784, EN 1786 |
| Meat (except poultry, game) | 15 | 0 | 1 | EN 1786 |
| Cheese without herbs | 12 | 0 | 0 | (7) |
| Butter with herbs | 10 | 0 | 0 | EN 1787, EN 1788 |
| Cacao | 10 | 0 | 0 | EN 1787 |
| Eggs & egg products | 9 | 0 | 0 | EN 1784, EN 1785 |
| Milk/milk products | 8 | 0 | 0 | EN 1787 |
| Coffee | 1 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751 |
| Other | 28 | 0 | 0 | EN 1787, EN 1788 |
| Total | 3 669 | 20 | 55 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 98,00% | 0,53 % | 1,47 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 3744

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Spices and herbs

1 022

0

2

EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751

Teas, tea-like products

328

3

0

EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751

Seasoning

288

0

2

EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751

Soups, sauces, instant noodles

239

12

17

EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751

Crustaceans, shellfish, other aquatic animals including their products

180

1

2

EN 1786, EN 1788, EN 13751 (7)

Fresh fruits

174

0

2

EN 1784, EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751

Pulses, nuts & oil seeds

162

0

0

EN 1784, EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751

Mushrooms, dried or mushroom products

149

0

5

EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751

Food supplements

147

4

23

EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751

Dried fruits or fruit products

134

0

0

EN 1788, EN 13708 (7)

Fish & fisheries products

130

0

0

EN 1786, EN 1788

Cereals and cereal products

93

0

0

EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751

Dried vegetables, vegetable products

88

0

0

EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751 (7)

Poultry

75

0

0

EN 1784, EN 1786, EN 1788

Ready-to-serve meals

72

0

1

EN 1786, EN 1788, EN 13751

Sausages

67

0

0

EN 1784, EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788

Fresh vegetables

52

0

0

EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751

Mushrooms, fresh

47

0

0

EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751

Cheese with herbs

46

0

0

EN 1787, EN 1788

Potatoes, parts of plants with high content of starch

42

0

0

EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751

Meat products (ex. sausages)

41

0

0

EN 1784, EN 1786

Meat (except poultry, game)

15

0

1

EN 1786

Cheese without herbs

12

0

0

(7)

Butter with herbs

10

0

0

EN 1787, EN 1788

Cacao

10

0

0

EN 1787

Eggs & egg products

9

0

0

EN 1784, EN 1785

Milk/milk products

8

0

0

EN 1787

Coffee

1

0

0

EN 13751

Other

28

0

0

EN 1787, EN 1788

Total

3 669

20

55

Total in % of analysed samples

98,00%

0,53 %

1,47 %

3.7.   Denmark

In 2007 no analytical controls were carried out regarding food irradiation at the marketing stage.

Danish undertakings are, however, obliged to carry out own-checks to ensure that the rules are complied with. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration have verified these self-monitoring activities through documentary checks.

3.8.   Estonia

No analytical checks regarding food irradiation were performed in 2007.

In 2007 no analytical controls were carried out regarding food irradiation at the marketing stage in Estonia.

3.9.   Greece

In total, 92 samples were analysed, none of which tested positive for irradiation.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 92 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Herbs and spices | 81 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751 (PPSL) |
| Cacao | 8 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751 (PPSL) |
| Cereals | 2 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751 (PPSL) |
| Dried soup | 1 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751 (PPSL) |
| Total | 92 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100,00 % | 00,00 % | 00,00 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 92

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Herbs and spices

81

0

0

EN 13751 (PPSL)

Cacao

8

0

0

EN 13751 (PPSL)

Cereals

2

0

0

EN 13751 (PPSL)

Dried soup

1

0

0

EN 13751 (PPSL)

Total

92

0

0

Total in % of analysed samples

100,00 %

00,00 %

00,00 %

3.10.   Spain

In total, 130 samples were analysed, tree of which tested positive for irradiation. All non-compliant samples were frog legs.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 130 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Herbs and spices | 88 | 0 | 0 | EN 1787, EN 1788 |
| Dried fruits | 25 | 0 | 0 | EN 1786, EN 13708 |
| Fish, crustaceans and other aquatic animals | 9 | 0 | 3 | EN 1786 |
| Vegetables | 5 | 0 | 0 | EN 1787, EN 1788 |
| Total | 127 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 97,70 % | 00,00 % | 2,30 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 130

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Herbs and spices

88

0

0

EN 1787, EN 1788

Dried fruits

25

0

0

EN 1786, EN 13708

Fish, crustaceans and other aquatic animals

9

0

3

EN 1786

Vegetables

5

0

0

EN 1787, EN 1788

Total

127

0

3

Total in % of analysed samples

97,70 %

00,00 %

2,30 %

3.11.   Finland

Altogether 94 samples were analysed. Five samples tested positive and were not labelled.

None positive samples were adequately labelled and the irradiation facilities had no EU approval.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 94 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Dried spices and herbs | 73 | 0 | 1 | EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Food supplements | 17 | 0 | 4 | EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Berries | 4 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Total | 89 | 0 | 5 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 94,68 % | 00,00 % | 5,32 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 94

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Dried spices and herbs

73

0

1

EN 1788, EN 13751

Food supplements

17

0

4

EN 1788, EN 13751

Berries

4

0

0

EN 1788

Total

89

0

5

Total in % of analysed samples

94,68 %

00,00 %

5,32 %

3.12.   France

In total, 117 samples of food were analysed and six samples tested positive for irradiation and were not correctly labelled.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 117 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Dried fruits | 19 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Potatoes | 12 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Dehydrated soups and sauces | 11 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Vegetables | 10 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Instant noodles | 9 | 0 | 3 | EN 1788 |
| Nuts | 9 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Shellfish | 7 | 0 | 1 | EN 1788 |
| Chestnuts | 6 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Mechanically recovered poultry meat | 6 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Frozen frog legs | 5 | 0 | 2 | EN 1788 |
| Tea | 5 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Cereal flakes for dairy products | 4 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Ginger | 4 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Dried fish | 2 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Spices | 2 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Total | 111 | 0 | 6 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 94,87 % | 00,00 % | 5,13 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 117

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Dried fruits

19

0

0

EN 1788

Potatoes

12

0

0

EN 1788

Dehydrated soups and sauces

11

0

0

EN 1788

Vegetables

10

0

0

EN 1788

Instant noodles

9

0

3

EN 1788

Nuts

9

0

0

EN 1788

Shellfish

7

0

1

EN 1788

Chestnuts

6

0

0

EN 1788

Mechanically recovered poultry meat

6

0

0

EN 1788

Frozen frog legs

5

0

2

EN 1788

Tea

5

0

0

EN 1788

Cereal flakes for dairy products

4

0

0

EN 1788

Ginger

4

0

0

EN 1788

Dried fish

2

0

0

EN 1788

Spices

2

0

0

EN 1788

Total

111

0

6

Total in % of analysed samples

94,87 %

00,00 %

5,13 %

3.13.   Hungary

In total, 139 samples were analysed and one sample tested positive for irradiation.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 139 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Spices | 49 | 10 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Tea | 43 | 2 | 1 (8) |
| Food supplements | 26 | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 118 | 20 | 1 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 84,89 % | 14,39 % | 0,72 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 139

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Spices

49

10

0

EN 1788

Tea

43

2

1 (8)

Food supplements

26

8

0

Total

118

20

1

Total in % of analysed samples

84,89 %

14,39 %

0,72 %

3.14.   Ireland

Analysis of 580 food samples in 2007 identified 21 foods that had been irradiated but were not carrying the required labelling.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 580 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Herbs & spices | 217 | 0 | 5 | EN 13751 (screening), EN 1788 (confirmation) |
| Coffees & teas | 115 | 0 | 0 |
| Noodles | 66 | 0 | 4 |
| Fruit & vegetables | 42 | 0 | 2 |
| Sauces & soups | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Seasonings & Stocks | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| Goji berry products | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| Seeds | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Food supplements | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Cereals & bakery products | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Miscellaneous | 26 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 559 | 0 | 21 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 96,38 % | 00,00 % | 3,62 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 580

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Herbs & spices

217

0

5

EN 13751 (screening), EN 1788 (confirmation)

Coffees & teas

115

0

0

Noodles

66

0

4

Fruit & vegetables

42

0

2

Sauces & soups

25

0

0

Seasonings & Stocks

22

0

2

Goji berry products

14

0

4

Seeds

13

0

0

Food supplements

12

0

1

Cereals & bakery products

7

0

1

Miscellaneous

26

0

2

Total

559

0

21

Total in % of analysed samples

96,38 %

00,00 %

3,62 %

3.15.   Italy

105 samples were analysed. None of these samples were found to be irradiated. The results were inconclusive in 11 cases.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 105 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Spices, aromatic herbs & vegetable extracts | 79 | 11 | 0 | EN 13783, EN 1788 |
| Bulb vegetables | 7 | 0 | 0 | EN 13783 |
| Dried fruits | 2 | 0 | 0 | EN 13783 |
| Miscellaneous fruits | 2 | 0 | 0 | EN 13783 |
| Mixtures of herbs | 2 | 0 | 0 | EN 13783 |
| Nuts | 2 | 0 | 0 | EN 13783 |
| Total | 94 | 11 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 89,52 % | 10,48 % | 0,00 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 105

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Spices, aromatic herbs & vegetable extracts

79

11

0

EN 13783, EN 1788

Bulb vegetables

7

0

0

EN 13783

Dried fruits

2

0

0

EN 13783

Miscellaneous fruits

2

0

0

EN 13783

Mixtures of herbs

2

0

0

EN 13783

Nuts

2

0

0

EN 13783

Total

94

11

0

Total in % of analysed samples

89,52 %

10,48 %

0,00 %

3.16.   Latvia

Two samples have been taken; both samples were found compliant with EU legislation.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 2 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Dry soup for fast preparation | 1 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Herbal tea | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100,00 % | 0,00 % | 0,00 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 2

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Dry soup for fast preparation

1

0

0

EN 1788

Herbal tea

1

0

0

Total

2

0

0

Total in % of analysed samples

100,00 %

0,00 %

0,00 %

3.17.   Lithuania

89 samples were tested, all samples were compliant.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 89 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Dry aromatic herbs, samples of tea, samples of spices | 89 | 0 | 0 | EN 13783:2004 |
| Total | 89 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100,00 % | 00,00 % | 00,00 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 89

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Dry aromatic herbs, samples of tea, samples of spices

89

0

0

EN 13783:2004

Total

89

0

0

Total in % of analysed samples

100,00 %

00,00 %

00,00 %

3.18.   Luxembourg

In total, 20 samples of food supplements were analysed. Six samples were found to be irradiated. The results were inconclusive in six cases.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 20 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Food supplements | 8 | 6 | 6 | EN 1788 |
| Total | 8 | 6 | 6 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 40,00 % | 30,00 % | 30,00 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 20

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Food supplements

8

6

6

EN 1788

Total

8

6

6

Total in % of analysed samples

40,00 %

30,00 %

30,00 %

3.19.   Malta

In total, 25 samples of herbs and spices were analysed. Twenty-one samples were found to be irradiated but were not labelled as such.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 25 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Herbs & Spices | 4 | 0 | 21 | EN 13751 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 21 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 16,00 % | 0,00 % | 84,00 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 25

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Herbs & Spices

4

0

21

EN 13751

Total

4

0

21

Total in % of analysed samples

16,00 %

0,00 %

84,00 %

3.20.   The Netherlands

In 2007, 416 samples were taken and analysed. 33 samples proved to be irradiated. Three of the irradiated samples, all dietary supplements, were correctly labelled as such.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 416 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Food supplements | 201 | 0 | 29 | EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Herbs and spices | 185 | 0 | 1 | EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Total | 386 | 0 | 30 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 92,79 % | 00,00 % | 7,21 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 416

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Food supplements

201

0

29

EN 1788, EN 13751

Herbs and spices

185

0

1

EN 1788, EN 13751

Total

386

0

30

Total in % of analysed samples

92,79 %

00,00 %

7,21 %

3.21.   Poland

In total, 150 samples were analysed and one of these tested positive for irradiation and was not correctly labelled.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 150 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Dried herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings | 66 | 0 | 0 | EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Nuts including peanuts | 25 | 0 | 0 | EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788 |
| Vegetables | 20 | 0 | 1 | EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788 |
| Fruits | 19 | 0 | 0 | EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788 |
| Fish and shellfish | 13 | 0 | 0 | EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788 |
| Poultry and poultry products, egg and egg products | 7 | 0 | 0 | EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788 |
| Total | 149 | 0 | 1 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 99,33 % | 00,00 % | 0,67 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 150

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Dried herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings

66

0

0

EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788, EN 13751

Nuts including peanuts

25

0

0

EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788

Vegetables

20

0

1

EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788

Fruits

19

0

0

EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788

Fish and shellfish

13

0

0

EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788

Poultry and poultry products, egg and egg products

7

0

0

EN 1786, EN 1787, EN 1788

Total

149

0

1

Total in % of analysed samples

99,33 %

00,00 %

0,67 %

3.22.   Portugal

No information has been forwarded by Portugal.

3.23.   Romania

In 2007 documentary checks (including labelling) of foodstuffs (dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings) were performed in 2014 retail shops. All controlled foodstuffs were not labelled as irradiated. No analytical checks regarding food irradiation were performed in 2007.

3.24.   Sweden

During the year 2007, a total six samples were analysed: meat from bison, ptarmigan, frog, crocodile, and two different kind of cheese. The method used to analyse irradiated food is according to EN 1784. None of the samples were irradiated.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 6 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Meat | 4 | 0 | 0 | EN 1784 |
| Cheese | 2 | 0 | 0 | EN 1784 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100,00 % | 00,00 % | 00,00 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 6

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Meat

4

0

0

EN 1784

Cheese

2

0

0

EN 1784

Total

6

0

0

Total in % of analysed samples

100,00 %

00,00 %

00,00 %

3.25.   Slovak Republic

In total, 41 samples were analysed during 2007 in the Slovak republic, none of which tested positive for irradiation.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 41 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Peanuts & other nuts | 25 | 0 | 0 | EN 1784 |
| Cheese | 12 | 0 | 0 | EN 1784 |
| Meat (chicken, duck) | 3 | 0 | 0 | EN 1784 |
| Poppy seed | 1 | 0 | 0 | EN 1784 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100,00 % | 00,00 % | 00,00 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 41

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Peanuts & other nuts

25

0

0

EN 1784

Cheese

12

0

0

EN 1784

Meat (chicken, duck)

3

0

0

EN 1784

Poppy seed

1

0

0

EN 1784

Total

41

0

0

Total in % of analysed samples

100,00 %

00,00 %

00,00 %

3.26.   Slovenia

Twenty samples were checked for ionising radiation treatment. None of the samples were irradiated.

| Food analysed | Number of samples: 20 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Spices | 10 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751 |
| Food supplements | 10 | 0 | 0 | EN 1788, EN 13751 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100,00 % | 00,00 % | 00,00 % | |

Food analysed

Number of samples: 20

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Spices

10

0

0

EN 13751

Food supplements

10

0

0

EN 1788, EN 13751

Total

20

0

0

Total in % of analysed samples

100,00 %

00,00 %

00,00 %

3.27.   The United Kingdom

In 2007, 407 products were sampled. A number of these products were analysed as separate components (e.g. noodles and their accompanying seasoning sachet) and each part treated as an individual sample. Therefore, a total of 429 samples were analysed, of which 48 were found to be irradiated. The samples reported as ‘inconclusive’ were identified as intermediate using CEN method EN 13751:2002 and were not analysed further; or were samples of ‘low sensitivity’ such that the mineral grain fraction of the samples was insufficient to carry out accurate analysis.

| Food analysed | Number of products sampled: 407
  Number of analysed samples: 429 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compliant | Inconclusive | Non-compliant |
| Dried herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings | 163 | 18 | 6 | EN 13751, EN 1778 |
| Food supplements | 83 | 7 | 31 | EN 13751, EN 1778 |
| Noodles and dehydrated Asian meals | 30 | 2 | 4 | EN 13751, EN 1778 |
| Fresh and preserved (other than dried) herbs and spices | 27 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751, EN 1778 |
| Fruit (including fresh and dried) | 23 | 0 | 1 | EN 13751, EN 1778 |
| Teas | 14 | 0 | 3 | EN 13751, EN 1778 |
| Mushrooms | 7 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751 |
| Fish/seafood (dried shrimps) | 2 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751 |
| Sauces (liquid/frozen) | 2 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751 |
| Dried meat | 1 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751 |
| Honey and other bee products | 1 | 0 | 3 | EN 13751, EN 1778 |
| Vegetables (dried onions) | 1 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751 |
| Total | 354 | 27 | 48 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 82,52 % | 6,29 % | 11,19 % | |

Food analysed

Number of products sampled: 407

Number of analysed samples: 429

CEN method used

Compliant

Inconclusive

Non-compliant

Dried herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings

163

18

6

EN 13751, EN 1778

Food supplements

83

7

31

EN 13751, EN 1778

Noodles and dehydrated Asian meals

30

2

4

EN 13751, EN 1778

Fresh and preserved (other than dried) herbs and spices

27

0

0

EN 13751, EN 1778

Fruit (including fresh and dried)

23

0

1

EN 13751, EN 1778

Teas

14

0

3

EN 13751, EN 1778

Mushrooms

7

0

0

EN 13751

Fish/seafood (dried shrimps)

2

0

0

EN 13751

Sauces (liquid/frozen)

2

0

0

EN 13751

Dried meat

1

0

0

EN 13751

Honey and other bee products

1

0

3

EN 13751, EN 1778

Vegetables (dried onions)

1

0

0

EN 13751

Total

354

27

48

Total in % of analysed samples

82,52 %

6,29 %

11,19 %

3.28.   Summary for the EU

The following table summarises the samples analysed and the results obtained for the EU as a whole:

| Member State | Compliant samples | Inconclusive | Non-compliant samples | Total samples | % versus EU total samples |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AT | 115 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 1,78 |
| BE | 88 | 0 | 1 | 89 | 1,38 |
| BG | NI | NI | NI | NI | NI |
| CY | NAC | NAC | NAC | NAC | NAC |
| CZ | 58 | 0 | 2 | 60 | 0,93 |
| DE | 3 669 | 20 | 55 | 3 744 | 57,93 |
| DK | NAC | NAC | NAC | NAC | NAC |
| EE | NAC | NAC | NAC | NAC | NAC |
| EL | 92 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 1,42 |
| ES | 127 | 0 | 3 | 130 | 2,01 |
| FI | 89 | 0 | 5 | 94 | 1,45 |
| FR | 111 | 0 | 6 | 117 | 1,81 |
| HU | 118 | 20 | 1 | 139 | 2,15 |
| IE | 559 | 0 | 21 | 580 | 8,97 |
| IT | 94 | 11 | 0 | 105 | 1,62 |
| LV | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0,03 |
| LT | 89 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 1,38 |
| LU | 8 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 0,31 |
| MT | 4 | 0 | 21 | 25 | 0,39 |
| NL | 383 | 0 | 33 | 416 | 6,44 |
| PL | 149 | 0 | 1 | 150 | 2,32 |
| PT | NI | NI | NI | NI | NI |
| RO | NAC | NAC | NAC | NAC | NAC |
| SE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0,09 |
| SK | 41 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0,63 |
| SI | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0,31 |
| UK | 354 | 27 | 48 | 429 | 6,64 |
| TOTAL EU | 6 176 | 84 | 203 | 6 463 | |
| IN % | 95,56 | 1,30 | 3,14 | | |
| NI: No information has been forwarded by the Member State.
  NAC: No analytical checks were performed in 2007. |

Member State

Compliant samples

Inconclusive

Non-compliant samples

Total samples

% versus EU total samples

AT

115

0

0

115

1,78

BE

88

0

1

89

1,38

BG

NI

NI

NI

NI

NI

CY

NAC

NAC

NAC

NAC

NAC

CZ

58

0

2

60

0,93

DE

3 669

20

55

3 744

57,93

DK

NAC

NAC

NAC

NAC

NAC

EE

NAC

NAC

NAC

NAC

NAC

EL

92

0

0

92

1,42

ES

127

0

3

130

2,01

FI

89

0

5

94

1,45

FR

111

0

6

117

1,81

HU

118

20

1

139

2,15

IE

559

0

21

580

8,97

IT

94

11

0

105

1,62

LV

2

0

0

2

0,03

LT

89

0

0

89

1,38

LU

8

6

6

20

0,31

MT

4

0

21

25

0,39

NL

383

0

33

416

6,44

PL

149

0

1

150

2,32

PT

NI

NI

NI

NI

NI

RO

NAC

NAC

NAC

NAC

NAC

SE

6

0

0

6

0,09

SK

41

0

0

41

0,63

SI

20

0

0

20

0,31

UK

354

27

48

429

6,64

TOTAL EU

6 176

84

203

6 463

IN %

95,56

1,30

3,14

NI: No information has been forwarded by the Member State.

NAC: No analytical checks were performed in 2007.

4.   SUMMARY

The current report covers the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2007. It contains a compilation of the information forwarded to the Commission by 25 Member States.

Based on the information received, 22 approved irradiation facilities were operational in 11 Member States in accordance with Article 7(2) of Directive 1999/2/EC. One approved irradiation facility has been closed. No new irradiation facilities were approved during 2007, but one irradiation facility was added to the list due to the accession of Romania and Bulgaria. Six irradiation facilities did not irradiate any food or food ingredients during 2007; information on one irradiation facility was not forwarded.

During 2007, a total quantity of 8 154 tonnes of products was treated with ionising irradiation in 16 approved irradiation facilities in eight Member States. 89,29 % were irradiated in three Member States: Belgium (34,33 %), the Netherlands (28,49 %) and France (26,23 %). The three biggest fractions within the irradiated categories were frog legs (31,29 %), herbs & spices (21,94 %) and poultry (20,80 %).

Regarding the checks carried out at the product marketing stage, 25 out of 27 Member States submitted information. Four Member States performed no analytical checks in official control and inspection. One of these Member States signalled that under its national legislation food business operator should carry out own checks to ensure that rules on food irradiation are complied with.

A total of 6 463 samples were taken by 21 Member States. 6 176 samples (95,56 %) were compliant with the provisions of the Directives. 203 samples (3,14 %) were non-compliant. Reasons for non-compliance most often related to incorrect labelling and irradiation of categories for which this is not authorised. Eighty-four samples (1,30 %) gave inconclusive results. This mainly occurred in mixtures of ingredients where it sometimes impossible to determine which of the ingredients were irradiated in order to find out if the irradiation was authorised.

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(1)  OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 16.

(2)  http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/biosafety/irradiation/index_en.htm

(3)  OJ C 187, 7.8.2003, p. 13.

(4)  OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 24.

(5)  OJ C 112, 12.5.2006, p. 6.

(6)  Thermoluminescence derived from EN 1788 is used to detect irradiation.

(7)  Other methods (e.g. electron paramagnetic resonance) are also used to detect irradiation.

(8)  The sample of tea positive for irradiation was labelled as such, however irradiation of tea is not authorised in Hungary.

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

| 9.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 242/19 |
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9.10.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 242/19

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Call for proposals under the 2010 work programme ‘People’ of the 7th EC Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration Activities

2009/C 242/03

Notice is hereby given of the launch of a call for proposals under the 2010 work programme ‘People’ of the 7th Framework Programme of the European Community for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration Activities (2007 to 2013).

Proposals are invited for the following call. Call deadline and budget are given in the call text, which is published on the CORDIS website.

‘People’ Specific Programme:

| Call Title | Call Identifier |
| --- | --- |
| Reintegration grants | FP7-PEOPLE-2010-RG |

Call Title

Call Identifier

Reintegration grants

FP7-PEOPLE-2010-RG

This call for proposals relates to the 2010 work programme adopted by Commission Decision C(2009) 5892 of 29.7.2009.

Information on the modalities of the call, the work programme, and the guide for applicants on how to submit proposals is available through the CORDIS website: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/calls/

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 9.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 242/20 |
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9.10.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 242/20

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Notice published pursuant to Article 27(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 in Case COMP/C-3/39.530 — Microsoft (Tying)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 242/04

1.   INTRODUCTION

| (1) | According to Article 9 of the Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 of 16 December 2002 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (1), the Commission may decide — in cases where it intends to adopt a decision requiring that an infringement is brought to an end and the parties concerned offer commitments to meet the concerns expressed to them by the Commission in its preliminary assessment — to make those commitments binding on the undertakings. Such a decision may be adopted for a specified period and shall conclude that there are no longer grounds for action by the Commission. According to Article 27(4) of the same Regulation, the Commission shall publish a concise summary of the case and the main content of the commitments. Interested parties may submit their observations within the time limit fixed by the Commission. |
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(1)

According to Article 9 of the Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 of 16 December 2002 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (1), the Commission may decide — in cases where it intends to adopt a decision requiring that an infringement is brought to an end and the parties concerned offer commitments to meet the concerns expressed to them by the Commission in its preliminary assessment — to make those commitments binding on the undertakings. Such a decision may be adopted for a specified period and shall conclude that there are no longer grounds for action by the Commission. According to Article 27(4) of the same Regulation, the Commission shall publish a concise summary of the case and the main content of the commitments. Interested parties may submit their observations within the time limit fixed by the Commission.

2.   SUMMARY OF THE CASE

| (2) | On 14 January 2009, the European Commission adopted a Statement of Objections against Microsoft, a company incorporated in Washington, USA. The Statement of Objections, which constitutes a preliminary assessment within the meaning of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003, outlines the Commission’s preliminary view that Microsoft has infringed EC Treaty rules on abuse of a dominant position (Article 82) by tying its web browser Internet Explorer with its dominant client PC operating system Windows. |
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(2)

On 14 January 2009, the European Commission adopted a Statement of Objections against Microsoft, a company incorporated in Washington, USA. The Statement of Objections, which constitutes a preliminary assessment within the meaning of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003, outlines the Commission’s preliminary view that Microsoft has infringed EC Treaty rules on abuse of a dominant position (Article 82) by tying its web browser Internet Explorer with its dominant client PC operating system Windows.

| (3) | Operating systems are software products that control the basic functions of a computer. Client Personal Computers (PCs) are general-purpose computers designed for use by one person at a time and that can be connected to a computer network. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Operating systems are software products that control the basic functions of a computer. Client Personal Computers (PCs) are general-purpose computers designed for use by one person at a time and that can be connected to a computer network.

| (4) | Web browsers are software products used by individual users of client PCs or other devices to access and interact with World Wide Web content hosted on servers which are connected to networks such as the internet. |
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(4)

Web browsers are software products used by individual users of client PCs or other devices to access and interact with World Wide Web content hosted on servers which are connected to networks such as the internet.

| (5) | According to the preliminary assessment Microsoft is dominant on the market for client PC operating systems. The Statement of Objections outlines the Commission’s preliminary view that Microsoft technically and contractually tied Internet Explorer to Windows at least since 1996 by licensing Windows only with Internet Explorer included. The Commission provisionally considers that this tying conduct amounts to an abuse of a dominant position under Article 82. |
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(5)

According to the preliminary assessment Microsoft is dominant on the market for client PC operating systems. The Statement of Objections outlines the Commission’s preliminary view that Microsoft technically and contractually tied Internet Explorer to Windows at least since 1996 by licensing Windows only with Internet Explorer included. The Commission provisionally considers that this tying conduct amounts to an abuse of a dominant position under Article 82.

3.   THE MAIN CONTENT OF THE OFFERED COMMITMENTS

| (6) | Microsoft, the party subject to the proceedings, does not agree with the Commission’s preliminary assessment. It has nevertheless offered commitments pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003, to meet the Commission’s competition concerns. |
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(6)

Microsoft, the party subject to the proceedings, does not agree with the Commission’s preliminary assessment. It has nevertheless offered commitments pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003, to meet the Commission’s competition concerns.

| (7) | The commitments are briefly summarized below and published in full in English on the website of the Directorate-General for Competition at: http://ec.europa.eu/competition/index_en.html |
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(7)

The commitments are briefly summarized below and published in full in English on the website of the Directorate-General for Competition at: http://ec.europa.eu/competition/index_en.html

| (8) | The commitments offered are intended to allow for an unbiased choice for both computer manufacturers (‘Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEMs)) and end users between Microsoft's browser and competing browsers. The key elements of the commitments are as follows: |
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(8)

The commitments offered are intended to allow for an unbiased choice for both computer manufacturers (‘Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEMs)) and end users between Microsoft's browser and competing browsers. The key elements of the commitments are as follows:

| (9) | Microsoft will make available a mechanism in Windows Client PC Operating Systems within the European Economic Area (EEA) that enables OEMs and end users to turn Internet Explorer off and on. If Internet Explorer is turned off, the browser frame window and menus will not be accessible to the user or anybody else (nor to software products) in any way. |
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(9)

Microsoft will make available a mechanism in Windows Client PC Operating Systems within the European Economic Area (EEA) that enables OEMs and end users to turn Internet Explorer off and on. If Internet Explorer is turned off, the browser frame window and menus will not be accessible to the user or anybody else (nor to software products) in any way.

| (10) | OEMs will be free to pre-install any web browser(s) of their choice on PCs they ship and set it as default web browser. Microsoft will not circumvent the commitments and shall not retaliate against OEMs for installing competing web browsers or by other means. |
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(10)

OEMs will be free to pre-install any web browser(s) of their choice on PCs they ship and set it as default web browser. Microsoft will not circumvent the commitments and shall not retaliate against OEMs for installing competing web browsers or by other means.

| (11) | Microsoft will distribute a ballot screen software update to users of Windows PC Client Operating Systems within the EEA by means of Windows Update. Users who have Internet Explorer set as their default web browser will be prompted with this ballot screen. The ballot screen will give users an opportunity to choose whether and which competing web browser(s) to install. The ballot screen will display in an unbiased way icons of and basic identifying information on the most widely-used web browsers. |
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(11)

Microsoft will distribute a ballot screen software update to users of Windows PC Client Operating Systems within the EEA by means of Windows Update. Users who have Internet Explorer set as their default web browser will be prompted with this ballot screen. The ballot screen will give users an opportunity to choose whether and which competing web browser(s) to install. The ballot screen will display in an unbiased way icons of and basic identifying information on the most widely-used web browsers.

| (12) | The commitment will be valid for a period of five years from the adoption date of the Article 9 Decision. |
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(12)

The commitment will be valid for a period of five years from the adoption date of the Article 9 Decision.

4.   INVITATION TO MAKE COMMENTS

| (13) | The Commission intends, subject to market testing, to adopt a decision under Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 declaring the commitments summarised above and published on the Internet, on the website of the Directorate-General for Competition, to be binding. If there are substantial changes to the commitments a new market test will be launched. |
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(13)

The Commission intends, subject to market testing, to adopt a decision under Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 declaring the commitments summarised above and published on the Internet, on the website of the Directorate-General for Competition, to be binding. If there are substantial changes to the commitments a new market test will be launched.

| (14) | In accordance with Article 27(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003, the Commission invites interested third parties to submit their observations on the proposed commitments. These observations must reach the Commission not later than one month following the date of this publication. Interested third parties are also asked to submit a non-confidential version of their comments, in which commercial secrets and other confidential passages are deleted and are replaced as required by a non-confidential summary or by the words ‘commercial secrets’ or ‘confidential’. Legitimated requests will be respected. |
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(14)

In accordance with Article 27(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003, the Commission invites interested third parties to submit their observations on the proposed commitments. These observations must reach the Commission not later than one month following the date of this publication. Interested third parties are also asked to submit a non-confidential version of their comments, in which commercial secrets and other confidential passages are deleted and are replaced as required by a non-confidential summary or by the words ‘commercial secrets’ or ‘confidential’. Legitimated requests will be respected.

| (15) | Observations can be sent to the Commission under reference number COMP/C-3/39.530 — Microsoft (Tying) either by e-mail (COMP-GREFFE-ANTITRUST@ec.europa.eu), by fax +32 22950128 or by post, to the following address:





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

(15)

Observations can be sent to the Commission under reference number COMP/C-3/39.530 — Microsoft (Tying) either by e-mail (COMP-GREFFE-ANTITRUST@ec.europa.eu), by fax +32 22950128 or by post, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Antitrust Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 1, 4.1.2003, p. 1.

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OTHER ACTS

Commission

| 9.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 242/22 |
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9.10.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 242/22

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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS OF THE TECHNICAL FILE FOR SOMERSET CIDER BRANDY

2009/C 242/05

INTRODUCTION

By 26 May 2008 the UK has applied for registration of ‘Somerset Cider Brandy’ as a geographical indication within Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89.

According to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008, the Commission shall verify, within 12 months of the date of submission of the application referred to in paragraph 1, whether that application complies with this Regulation.

This verification has been done and in accordance with Article 17(6), the Commission services have announced that the application complies with the Regulation at the 96th meeting of the Committee for spirit drinks on 8 June 2009.

Therefore, the main specifications of the technical file shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, C Series.

According to Article 17(7), within six months of the date of publication of the technical file, any natural or legal person that has a legitimate interest may object to the registration of the geographical indication in Annex III on the grounds that the conditions provided for in this Regulation are not fulfilled. The objection, which must be duly substantiated, shall be submitted to the Commission in one of the official languages of the European Union or accompanied by a translation into one of those languages.

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS OF THE TECHNICAL FILE FOR SOMERSET CIDER BRANDY

Name and category of spirit drink including the geographical indication:

Name: Somerset Cider Brandy.

Category of spirit drink: Cider Spirit (category 10 in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 110/2008).

Description of Somerset Cider Brandy: Produced from distilled cider.

Principal physical, chemical and/or organoleptic characteristics:

Product specification: Minimum ABV: 40 % vol.

Appearance: Golden to deep honey yellow, clear.

Aroma: Hints of caramelised apples, with notes of rich dried fruit, honey and spice.

Flavour profile: Caramelised apples, dried fruit, and vanilla note balanced acidity, silky mouth-feel and mellow alcohol.

Materials allowed for colouring: None.

Volatile substances specification: Volatile substances must equal or exceed 200 g per hectolitre of 100 % vol. alcohol.

Water: None added, except for final reduction prior to bottling and then distilled water is used.

Maximum ABV ex still: 72 % abv.

Minimum ABV: 65 % abv.

Definition of the geographical area concerned:

The county of Somerset in England.

The method for obtaining the spirit drink:

The cider for distillation is obtained by the fermentation of the fresh juice from the pressing of up to 100 recognised traditional varieties of apple grown within Somerset.

No additions are allowed to this juice and there is no chaptalization.

The fermentation is started by the addition of a yeast culture which results in a cider which is characteristic of the region. The cider brandy is obtained by the dual distillation of this cider and maturation in wood.

Any authentic and unvarying local methods:

| — | matured in oak barrels for a minimum of 3 years, |
| --- | --- |

—

matured in oak barrels for a minimum of 3 years,

| — | ageing time: 3 years minimum, |
| --- | --- |

—

ageing time: 3 years minimum,

| — | method of ageing: oak barrels. This can be oak from Limousin and Allier forests of France and barrels of American white oak which may have previously held sherry, or port. |
| --- | --- |

—

method of ageing: oak barrels. This can be oak from Limousin and Allier forests of France and barrels of American white oak which may have previously held sherry, or port.

The traditional cider apple varieties used can be classified as sharp, bitter sharp, bitter sweet and sweet. The raw material cider must be made by pressing at least 20 varieties.

The varieties of cider apple used for distilling are grown without the addition of nitrogen fertilizer at any stage in the growing cycle. The yield must not be more than 25 tons (tonnes) per hectare.

Apple varieties for cider production have been grown in the region since before 1678, and of the 100 varieties, they include:

| — | Harry Masters Jersey, |
| --- | --- |

—

Harry Masters Jersey,

| — | Stoke Red, |
| --- | --- |

—

Stoke Red,

| — | Brown Snout, |
| --- | --- |

—

Brown Snout,

| — | Kingston Black, |
| --- | --- |

—

Kingston Black,

| — | Dabinett, |
| --- | --- |

—

Dabinett,

| — | Harry Masters, |
| --- | --- |

—

Harry Masters,

| — | Yarlington Mill, |
| --- | --- |

—

Yarlington Mill,

| — | Stembridge Jersey, and |
| --- | --- |

—

Stembridge Jersey, and

| — | Tremlett. |
| --- | --- |

—

Tremlett.

Barrel type: Oak.

Barrel size(s): Not exceeding 700 litre.

Style of still(s): Column and pot stills smaller than 100 hectolitres through put per 24 hours.

Details bearing out the link with the geographical environment or the geographical origin:

Cider brandy has been made in Somerset for approximately 300 years. A combination of the soil and climate in Somerset, together with the traditional apple varieties grown in most Somerset orchards for cider brandy production purposes, results in the production of a quality spirit drink recognized throughout the UK cider industry. It is these conditions that give Somerset Cider Brandy its unique characteristics.

Somerset Cider Brandy is produced in Somerset from traditional varieties of apples grown in Somerset.

The cider brandy is matured in barrels in bonded warehouses in Somerset.

Any requirements laid down by Community and/or national provisions and/or regional:

None except for the general provisions in point 10 of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 relating to cider spirit.

Applicant:

Applicant name: The Association of Somerset Cider Brandy Producers

Address:

| c/o The Somerset Cider Brandy Company Limited |
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| Burrow Hill |
| Kingsbury Episcopi |
| Martock |
| Somerse |
| TA12 6BU |
| UNITED KINGDOM |

c/o The Somerset Cider Brandy Company Limited

Burrow Hill

Kingsbury Episcopi

Martock

Somerse

TA12 6BU

UNITED KINGDOM

Supplemental information:

History: Apples have been produced in Britain at least since the middle ages around 600-700 years ago. The first written records of Cider Brandy go back to 1678, with the term ‘Cider Brandy’ being cited in the publication ‘Treatise of Cider’ by J. Woolridge. The term ‘Cider Brandy’ has been in continuous use since 1678. All books on cider and apple production in England for the last three hundred years describe the apple distilling process.

The term ‘Cider Brandy’ has been defined in EC law (directly applicable in the UK) for the last 25 years. The term describes a distinct cask aged product produced in UK that is distilled from cider made by the fermentation of traditional cider apple varieties.

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